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Duluth, MN

Spirit Mountain DGC

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3.755(based on 8 reviews)
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The North Shore
Experience: 6 years 30 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Ski Hill Destination Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 24, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Open to public and easy access. Plays on and across downhill ski slopes so not much interference from other users.

Pay-to-play mainained by Spitit Mnt so regularly maintained and usually in good condition. Newer Mach II baskets and paver tee pads on all holes. Faiways, including grassy ski slopes and wooded areas the course plays across were all nicely cleared and mowed on 8/24.

Course has been in delvelopment and continually changing and improving over the past couple of years. I think it's shaping up to be an excellent destination course that could be used for tournaments. Most holes are not super long and are very playable for intermediate players, and a real good variety of challenging holes for advanced players.

A nice rigorous hike with spectaculare views.

Ski Chalet bar/restaurant at bottom of course, but not always open.

Cons:

Pay-to-play ($6) course on Spirit Mnt. ski hill property, but open to the public. Sometimes closed when Mnt. bike events are being held on weekends so call ahead to check schedule if coming from out of town. Closed during winter ski season. They start making snow mid Nov.

Not a quick easy play. Requires a pretty rigorous 2+ mile hike up and down ski slopes. Plan on at least 1.5 hours and a challenging walk to play. Hiking boots and water recommended.

Generally not much interefence from other people, but Spirit Mnt. mountain bike trails run through parts of the course so occasionally will need to wait a few seconds for bikers to go by.

Good layout and pathways between holes, but signs are minimal and temporary. You will need a map or guide for sure the first time playing... lots of space between holes.

Can be tough to find errently thrown discs on a few holes, especially into thick wooded area along long downhill holes. Currently really good mowing of grassy areas near fairways.

A couple of newer holes are playable, but are still being worked on. The course is always being worked on and improving.

Other Thoughts:

A very good public pay-for play destination course requiring a +2 mile hike up and down steep slopes to play. Good Exercise and some fantastic views.
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Hansenator41
Experience: 9 years 13 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging, good workout 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 18, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great variance of wooded and open holes
Lots of elevation change
Strategic lines
Fun top of the world hole
Great workout
Changing basket locations

Cons:

Can get really wet in areas after rainfall
Need to know which basket location is current

Other Thoughts:

Mowed nicely now. When grass gets long can be a nightmare looking for discs off fairway, and in thick woods. Very fun and challenging course! Great season pass rate. $49
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artigasplaza
Experience: 9 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 20, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good variety of hyzer/anhyzer drives. Opportunities for forehand and backhand. Nice use of trees and open space. Challenging, well defended pins, and nice baskets but could benefit from alternate placement. Well-manicured. Large paver tee pads on 1-9 (more to come). Good recycling/trash but needs more. Good signage. Even though the course ends with hole 12, you get to play 6-9 down the hill right now. Very scenic. Relatively close to town- Nice bar. Nice price.

Cons:

Need to finish 13-18 and beyond. Mountain bike congestion on hole 1. Bring bug spray. I disagree with the review below that says it is better than Mont Du Lac. Maybe someday, but there is still a ways to go to beat what MDL provides in terms of overall experience.

Other Thoughts:

Nice addition to the Duluth disc golf options.
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BigTruck
Experience: 9 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

my first 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 17, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Plenty of elevation and trees. Steps built on steep slopes, good signage. Large concrete tee pads

Cons:

Black bear and her cubs

Other Thoughts:

presently 9 holes, additional 9 holes by end of summer. With possible 18 more holes next summer.
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