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Stony Creek - Buckhorn South reviews
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MisterJ
Experience:
7.7 years
36 played
22 reviews
Nice Metropark with Technical Holes 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 18, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Aesthetic - Nice wooded setting, which is nice, nothing spectacular or bad about 14 of the holes. But I'd say hole #10 is the signature hole, and from high on the hill into the vast somewhat blind valley, it's nice. Also hole #13, the one on the left, things like Jurassic park opening up, looks awesome, huge downhill to grassy and hilly bowl-shape, sweet design.
Challenge - This sucker is hard. I think I'm getting unlucky with the wind lately, but 30 to 50mph winds, I was thinking with all the trees I'd be blocked by a lot of it. But too many holes had to play it on the drive, or the putt. Heavy woods on many holes, and then strategic placement of trees too, or of the pin. Many blind drives, but I think this course is using the terrain that is well maintained to keep a course here.
TeePads/Baskets - Teepads were in great shape, and baskets were as well. If the baskets had better markings to be seen a bit easier that would help, but they were nice.
Signage - There were signs for each one of the tees. Signs would indicate distance, hole, and layout of hole. Nice signs. There were also some signs to point you to the next hole when needed. Nice signs.
Variety - It is a pretty typical Metropark style course which gives variety unto itself. Wooded, and pin placement left or right. There was one true water hole, and some holes elevation played a factor.
Fun - The course was fun, it was tough, especially by yourself for the first time, tough to spot with many blind drives. But with variety, challenge, aesthetics, and that signature hole #10 and the way #13 looks, yes.
Congestion - I was there during the week, in May, during the day. I caught glimpses of other golfers thru the trees, but never caught up to any, and none caught me. No other foot traffic either in the disc golf area.
Locatability - There is a map, bad resolution which really makes it tough to figure out hole #'s, but a map that is accurate. With the map, and signs, even a first-timer can navigate this course pretty well. I only got mixed up once going from 11 to 12, but I just couldn't read what the buildings said on the map, all me.
Challenge - This sucker is hard. I think I'm getting unlucky with the wind lately, but 30 to 50mph winds, I was thinking with all the trees I'd be blocked by a lot of it. But too many holes had to play it on the drive, or the putt. Heavy woods on many holes, and then strategic placement of trees too, or of the pin. Many blind drives, but I think this course is using the terrain that is well maintained to keep a course here.
TeePads/Baskets - Teepads were in great shape, and baskets were as well. If the baskets had better markings to be seen a bit easier that would help, but they were nice.
Signage - There were signs for each one of the tees. Signs would indicate distance, hole, and layout of hole. Nice signs. There were also some signs to point you to the next hole when needed. Nice signs.
Variety - It is a pretty typical Metropark style course which gives variety unto itself. Wooded, and pin placement left or right. There was one true water hole, and some holes elevation played a factor.
Fun - The course was fun, it was tough, especially by yourself for the first time, tough to spot with many blind drives. But with variety, challenge, aesthetics, and that signature hole #10 and the way #13 looks, yes.
Congestion - I was there during the week, in May, during the day. I caught glimpses of other golfers thru the trees, but never caught up to any, and none caught me. No other foot traffic either in the disc golf area.
Locatability - There is a map, bad resolution which really makes it tough to figure out hole #'s, but a map that is accurate. With the map, and signs, even a first-timer can navigate this course pretty well. I only got mixed up once going from 11 to 12, but I just couldn't read what the buildings said on the map, all me.
Cons:
Maintained/Bugs - Clean, and in May there were no bugs. Many fairways were in good shape, there were a some that may never have been mowed, they were grass, so the grass was knee high. This was unfortunate since one of the holes was the previously described Jurassic park hole #13 to the left. Also some swamp developed at the end of hole #10.
Other Thoughts:
What's holding it back from higher rating - This is a metropark, pay to get in, pay to play, double fee's. With that said how could any of the holes be in disarray or needing maintenance; i.e. multiple holes needing a mow? I know it's a metropark, but I think the course probably needs a designer or someone with a keen eye for sight lines to identify a mess of trees that need to go, and then with all the funds they've collected, do some chopppin'. It's not bad, just with the amount of double fees, this thing should be "Tight", well primp'ed so that you can see runs. I'd give this another 1 full point for a good re-design.
Kid Friendly - I think kids can like this course. There is a lot of challenge, and you may lose them there, but this is a Metropark so you still have everything else to do here.
Older/Less Active Player Friendly - As long as you know the holes to steer clear of, this may be an 18 hole course you can hit. It's not way too long, and there are multiple places to get back to the car before 18. There is some major elevation, but if you avoid that, not too bad.
Rookie Friendly - Depends on the Rook, and I'd say bring a buddy. You'd have to have a strong constitution because this course will throw some difficulty at you, and sometimes nature will do even more, like wind on the drive or putt.
Average Player Friendly - I think this course is more in the wheel-house of average players. But again, there are some obstacles but most average players should be able to handle it. For the most part, average Joe should be able to handle this even solo, except for a couple of holes that may need scouting.
Pro Player Friendly - Not sure on this. Hole length isn't that long, and sure there is some technical aspects here, but just not sure the risk reward is there to challenge the pro's. Maybe if they are teaming up with some other folks, because this has some other aspects to admire, but on its own merits, I am not sure if a Pro would stop by here.
Kid Friendly - I think kids can like this course. There is a lot of challenge, and you may lose them there, but this is a Metropark so you still have everything else to do here.
Older/Less Active Player Friendly - As long as you know the holes to steer clear of, this may be an 18 hole course you can hit. It's not way too long, and there are multiple places to get back to the car before 18. There is some major elevation, but if you avoid that, not too bad.
Rookie Friendly - Depends on the Rook, and I'd say bring a buddy. You'd have to have a strong constitution because this course will throw some difficulty at you, and sometimes nature will do even more, like wind on the drive or putt.
Average Player Friendly - I think this course is more in the wheel-house of average players. But again, there are some obstacles but most average players should be able to handle it. For the most part, average Joe should be able to handle this even solo, except for a couple of holes that may need scouting.
Pro Player Friendly - Not sure on this. Hole length isn't that long, and sure there is some technical aspects here, but just not sure the risk reward is there to challenge the pro's. Maybe if they are teaming up with some other folks, because this has some other aspects to admire, but on its own merits, I am not sure if a Pro would stop by here.
