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Ypsilanti, MI

Rolling Hills - Putting Labyrinth

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jjtwinnova
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Experience: 8.9 years 246 played 97 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Under, Over, Around 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

=+=+= I gave this the same rating as BogeyNoMore, but as far as a putt-putt course, this is a 4.5 =+=+=

The Labyrinth is an amazing idea. Different types of baskets, different putting lines, different distances, it's like the best practice basket in the World. The whole idea behind this is amazing, and if you have the money, support, and land, this would be a great addition to any course.

If you don't understand the idea, you are winding through the woods by the start of the big course, putting your way through a maze, hence the name of the course. Holes range from around 20-50 feet, and challenge a variety of different putts. Anhyzers, hyzers, straight tunnel putts, low spin, high loft. A great variety to give you every type of shot on a course.

I like the secluded feel. If you are alone, it really feels like a putting maze. You are in a really small area, you can see other baskets, but you have to complete the task/hole in front of you before you move onto the next one.

Cons:

Since it is a really small area of course, a few baskets and tees are close to eachother. There are never a huge amount of people on this part of the course, just be aware that it is a really tight area, and if it were crowded, it would not have the same feel.

I think the precision basket should have been used on a shorter hole. Rather than doubly challenge someone with a 45 foot putt on a small basket. I would suggest switching that wih one of the bigger baskets.

The tee areas were all dirt/grass, which was good, because that is what you experience on the course, but I also think they could of made for some trickier areas, trying to change your footing.

Other Thoughts:

I don't know what to say about. It's not a destination. It's a great practice putting course to play for ten minutes before you take on the actual course on site. I 100 percent believe that you have to play the putt-putt course when you play the large course. It's a whole bunch of fun, and an overall great idea.
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BogeyNoMore
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Experience: 19.9 years 484 played 183 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Beneath, Between, Behind 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 7, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Specifically designed to test/hone your skills on putts where your lie results in a less than desirable look at the basket: through a tight gap, around some trees/branches, over a bush, under a branch, at an awkward angle... the type of putts you really can't work on at the practice basket.

• Intentionally uses a variety of PDGA approved baskets from different companies, so players can get a feel for different baskets they might encounter at sanctioned events (including a couple of narrow 'bullseye' style baskets on #'s 2 and 16).

• Really challenges your finesse putting for those unfortunate situations near guarded baskets.

• Distances from 15-43 ft, with most falling in the 25-35 ft range

• More fun that you might think... if you have the right mind set.

• Elevated basket (#5): bottom has been removed, and there's a tube of netting that makes it super easy to retrieve your putter after you hole out.

• Batting cage netting being installed to prevent discs from going deep in the brush (once the summer foliage comes in thick), incase they take a bad kick. They don't want people trampling down the growth retrieving wayward discs... that would kill the feel of the course. Never intended to be a course you necessarily have to hole out on; take your tee shot, hole out if you want, or just pick it up and move on to the next hole.

• Only course of it's kind in this area (or anywhere as far as I know).

• The circular cut out in 17's tee sign to hold a beer can is a fitting tribute to the late Bill Gilbert.

Cons:

• Doesn't really address one of the most likely obstacles we have to deal with: the straddle putt when your lie leaves you behind a large tree. Maybe they thought it was too ordinary.

• Doesn't have a downhill putt, where the chains are maybe at level of your feet, or even lower.

Other Thoughts:

Check out the video walkthrough on the course media tab.

Bring a couple of putters and leave your bag/cart in the car. I'm not saying you couldn't, but schlepping a backpack or cart through the tight confines of The Labyrinth could turn 10 min of fun into 20 min of pain in the aggravation.

Every tee shot here is a putt - not because you're using a putter, but because you're actually using a putting motion. No drives, not even approach shots. Every single shot is designed to be made as a putt.

I wouldn't rip a produce market for not having a butcher (especially when there's a butcher next door). If you're looking for a more complete round, there's a highly rated course less than 200 ft away, and several more within a 30 min drive.

Not worth going out of your way for by itself, but... the main course is somewhat of a destination course already, and the Labyrinth literally takes less than 15 min to play. Great way to warm up for your round, cool down afterward, or break a tie with your buds.

It's a novel idea, and I tip my cap to Foz for having the vision to see it, and the drive to make it happen.
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