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Shelby Township, MI

Stony Creek - Buckhorn South

2.95(based on 5 reviews)
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torihanus
Experience: 9.1 years 37 played 17 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 16, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

1.) Course is located in the middle of a metro park in the suburbs of Detroit. Not only can you play 36 holes of disc golf, but there several more outdoor activities that you can enjoy. Anywhere from road biking, mountain biking, swimming, rollerblading, sailing, etc. This is always a bonus in my book.

2.) The south course is far more technical than the north side. Designers used the land to its advantage. Many trees come into play and poses a challenge for each player, but not too challenging where it would deter you from ever coming back. There was also one water hole (where I lost one of my favorite discs might I add...). Fairways constantly changed from anhyzer shots to straight ones to hyzer shots, etc. Elevation and terrain changed throughout the course. You weren't just throwing at short, wooded holes. There were a couple holes were there were huge bomber downhill holes (hole #10 for instance) or throwing downhill near the sledding hill (hole #13). In addition, I also liked how hole #9 ended up back near the parking lot. This is nice for those players who only have time to play 9 holes, but don't have a long walk back to their car.

3.) Tee pads were concrete, and they were decently longer than your average tee pad too. In addition, some holes had multiple tee pads for you to play from.

4.) Baskets were double-chained.

5.) Trash cans available at every hole.

6.) Tee signs are every hole, which included the following: a simple guide to show you were the basket is, hole number, and feet away from the basket.

7.) Drinks and snacks available for you prior to you starting your round. This is always nice for an exceptionally warm day.

8.) Navigation was relatively easy throughout the course. The clubhouse also provided maps, scorecards, and pencils for you as well.

9.) Benches or picnic tables at a good majority of the holes for you to sit and relax while you're waiting to play.

Cons:

1.) You have to pay to play. It is $10/car to get into the park alone, and then an additional $3/person to play.

2.) Although there are tee signs are every hole, the maps on the signs could have been more detailed. It appeared that some of the maps on the tee signs were inaccurate.

Other Thoughts:

RULE OF THUMB (and this is just from my personal experience): one of the holes is a water shot. I am not intimidated by water holes; however, if you think that you won't be able to throw past the swamp, then trust your gut! I'm a female with not a decent drive shot, and even though I threw from right at the swamp, I still lost one of my discs. I know this is a part of the game and you need to learn how to throw past water holes, but still... If you're a player that knows no matter how far you throw, you won't make it over, save yourself the money of buying a new disc and time!
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jamesdevin
Experience: 19.9 years 85 played 22 reviews
3.50 star(s)

New holes make it complete 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 1, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

easy navigation
#10 is the best hole (way down hill and to the right)
good use of elevation (#10 is a great example)
new holes are interesting (11,12 are the best)
good concrete tee pads
challenging but not to hard

Cons:

Pay to play $3
pay to enter park $7
tee signs could be better

Other Thoughts:

I like the south course better than the north mainly because of hole 10. Hole 10 is worth playing again and again. The new holes are fun #11 is a long dog leg left with a hill behind the basket. #12 is a tough shot through a narrow gap down a slight hill then uphill close to the basket. The ending holes may seem similar because they are more open and are kind of close to on another. #18 is a good ending hole where a birdie is very possible if you keep your shot low and though the first gap. If you want to play this course you will have to pay $ but there are 2 courses next to each other. Go play both courses and you will have fun without getting exhausted. I recommend this course to all.
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