Miamisburg, OH

Sycamore Trails DGC

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lukedpt
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.8 years 79 played 58 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Well improved play with recent updates

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 19, 2023 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Some of the most interesting elevation use in the Dayton area, including 2 holes that cross a small creek
-Concrete tee pads
-Bathrooms and trash available
-Very helpful and clear tee signs with pin position markers
-Wide variety of hole types and required throws, ranging from tightly wooded lines to wide open bombers
-Wide variety of hole distances
-Pin positions change regularly, especially in the summer
-Course upkeep has been very good recently
-Recent changes include a modified hole #4 that is shorter but more technical, new tee for hole 5, next hole markers on all baskets, and opening brush throughout the course

Cons:

-All holes have reasonable lines, possible, but some have enough trees that less experienced players may struggle
-Limited parking directly at the tee for hole 1, and this specific parking can be a little risky because of the proximity to the fairway of hole #3

Other Thoughts:

For a few years, I felt this course was more aggravation than it was worth, but the recent care and updates have dramatically changed my perspective. This is definitely a challenging but fair course, with fun water shots and dynamic elevation. the changes in pin positions can give you very different experiences depending on the day. Very worth your time for any skill level
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danlind.321
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15 played 14 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fairly tough but good course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Well upkept fairways.
+ New Prodigy baskets were installed in 2019 to replace the aged Innova Discatchers. A plus in itself.
+ Multiple basket positions on most holes.
+ Some technical shots required.
+ Multiple tees on hole 18.
+ In many ways, your ability to throw straight is tested on this course.

Cons:

- Bug spray is recommended.
- Disc loss potential on the field holes with bushes as well as some of the wooded holes. Errant throws can go quite far into the bushes which could usually result in a lost disc.
- Some blind throws.
- Hole 18's short tee pad is showing signs of neglect, complete with a lack of a tee sign.
- Hole 18 finishes near the practice basket. For reference, 18's basket is the one further up on the hill.

Other Thoughts:

Amenities:
- Parking: Plenty.
- Restrooms: There is one near the parking lot - not a far walk from where Hole 1 starts and where Hole 18 finishes. The practice basket is also next to it.
- Running water: None - the drinking fountain by Hole 1 was not running when I went. Pack in some water just in case.
- Benches: At least some that I saw.
- Trash cans: There is a bucket for trash on several holes.
- Bag holders: None.
- Tee signs: Newer tee signs showing a map of the hole, par, distance, and directions to the next tee pad.
- Next tee/direction signs: Plenty that I remember.
- Wheelchair/cart friendly: On some of the field holes, somewhat - not so much on the rest of the holes.

Other Thoughts:
- On each tee sign is a screw indicating which basket position is in play. They were mostly in B when I went.
- Mowing crews were out when I went - which to me indicates they take maintaining the fairways seriously.
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nothinbuttree
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.6 years 153 played 36 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Another Dayton 4 star! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 10, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Sycamore Trails DGC is an 18 hole course in a public, well-maintained park with great overall variety. Some of the wooded lines are tight (one is 4' wide about 25' in front of the teepad) but none of the wooded holes are too long. Woods not your cup of tea? No problem--plenty of more open field shots as well, though each one is a little bit different, so you won't get bored.

PROS: .
>Great shot and distance variety
>Solid tee signs, next tee signs, baskets, and teepads
>Nice use of elevation
>Nice mix of open, and wooded shots
> Not all field shots are simply long hyzers--shot shaping is needed here as well.

Cons:

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>Some blind shots, not sure exactly where baskets are--flags would help.
>Benches, while on most holes, are quite low to the ground. More effort to scooch down to them then the rest if will provide.
>Trash buckets were mostly filled
>Rough is fairly rough, and some disc loss potential on a few holes (we only had one 5 minute search though)
>Par 3 for everything is unrealistic.

Other Thoughts:

BASICS:

>Teepads--Concrete, one per hole, medium length, good condition.
>Baskets--18 nice condition Prodigy baskets. I personally like these, but that's just me.
># holes--18, each with A and B pin positions. They were in mostly in A when we played. There is a market on each tee sign indicating which position, they did seem to be correct this day.
>Setting--In and out of a public park, both in and out of the woods.
>Elevation--Pretty good elevation change, including a nice finishing hole 18 downhill.
>Distance of holes--One of the wooded holes was 110' or so (16) in one position.
>Free/pay to play, type of course--Free public park.
>Ease of getting to--Very, right in Miamisburg.

AMENITIES:

>Parking--Ample, right by hole 1, and hole 18 finishes right there. A practice basket is there as well.
>Bathrooms--Yes, but closed until April 15, per sign.
>Water/food nearby--Arbys and Wendys one block from park entrance.
>Clubhouse/disc shop--No
>Benches--Most holes, yes, but many are quite low to the ground, not useful for us ostriches.
>Trash cans--Buckets at most holes, mostly full. I am sure park maintenance overall is down with COVID still.
>Bag holders--No.
>Tee signs--Good, all but #18 as I recall.
>Next tee direction/signs--Most holes had these, just look around. Navigation was pretty easy.
>Wheelchair/cart friendly--An emphatic no/not really.

COURSE PLAY:

>All of the posted pars were 3. Some of the holes would take pretty epic shots to get into birdie position, even for a pro, especially hole 7--about 375' to a small gap thru a tree-lined border, then another 150' or so to the pin in an open field. And the entire right side is woods, so big RHBH hyzer shots need not apply. This is clearly a par 4. I think there are at least 3 true par 4s for all but pro players, maybe 4 or 5. I am thinking holes 3,7,14, and 18 could easily be par 4's. But I have always been one to play within my means and I don't worry about par too much.

>Shot variety--Very good, perhaps a bit much on the far right ending holes. By this I mean holes where a long straight throw (over 300') must then be followed by a medium to hard right turn. Hole 3 is a great example. But several other holes have this, maybe a lefty designed the course to get back at all us righty's? The wooded holes also have good variety.
>Layout, long walks (inc back to car), loops--One overall loop, ends right where you start (well about 100' away). Nothing too long between holes. Flows pretty well, as long as you are looking for next tee signs or using a map.
>Total distance walked--2.3 miles.
>Ease of finding next tee--Pretty good, next tee signs on most holes. The issue one a couple holes is knowing where to throw--there are several blind shots (but again, the tee signs are pretty accurate). Hole 5 is not the basket straight ahead, is 75' to the left at the end of the treeline. On 18, the basket is slightly raised, on the left. The basket on the right is the practice basket.
>General difficulty--Several wooded holes had pretty tight lines, especially 16, where there is a 4' gap about 25' in front of the teepad. The open holes are mostly difficult to birdie if playing them all as 3's. Overall, the course is moderately difficult.
>Mud/water issues--Not many--the creek has pretty shallow water. Mud looks like it could be an issue in a few creek crossings.
>Water or O/B to contend with--Hole 1 has a creek on the right side it also cuts thru the fairway. It is mostly shallow. There is now a bridge across the creek on hole 2, but holes 1 and 8 require creek crossings on rocks. Not friendly for carts here, but most of the course is.
>Difficult rough/lost disc risk--The rough in the woods is pretty rough. There are also a couple hills in the woods where one can lose track of even a well thrown disc that kicks of a tree (4, 11, 12). There are long treelines along the fairway on holes 3,5,7,9,10,14, and 15. Discs can go pretty deep in those woods as well (I know).
>Scrape/scratch risk--Medium on the wooded holes. Brambles did not appear too bad, but it was only April.
>How busy was course/park--Several groups playing on a nice SAT late morning, but the rain cleared them out. We were the last ones there when we finished 18.

OVERALL
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>Fun/enjoyment factor, would I play again? Yes, it is challenging but does offer even a rec player several birdie chances. Especially if you call the true par 4's…well, par 4's.
>Who will this course challenge? Most everyone I think. Even the wooded holes, while mostly short, offer the challenge of either small gaps to hit, or fairly specific lines to get the dance floor in one throw. And a tree hit early can make par a challenge even on the shorter wooded holes. Some of the field holes, if played as par 3's would challenge a top 10 pro.
>Is it worth a drive? Yes, especially combined with some of the other great Dayton courses. If you have never disc golfed in Dayton, you will see what I am finding out--that the DG scene here is awesome. Come. You will not be sorry!
>Anything unique? Hole one plays along and then over a creek. Hole 3 is a long straight drive, then a 90 degree right turn up a large hill another 150'. I really would be impressed with anyone who can consistently get even to circle 2 here. Hole 4 is a short hole, but with a tight line, and alongside a huge hill. It makes you think. You have to commit and be fearless. Hole 7 (played as par 4) is a great hole. 11 is a downhill hyzer shot requiring both a great line and speed control. Some of these holes remind me of holes I see on DGPT courses.
>Would be a half star higher with--flags on baskets to help on the blind holes; a couple more bridges over the creek; higher benches that adults can be comfortable in; emptied trash buckets; slightly more cleared out rough, at least right along the fairways; and change a few of the holes to par 4. Who cares if a pro gets a couple eagles? :)

I am in my 50s, 80 or so courses played, 875ish.
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fifabartek17
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Very fun, challenging course in the woods 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 4, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Brand new blue Prodigy Baskets, they catch beautifully.
Park is always mowed and you don't have to worry about long grass.
Close to the highway, don't have to travel too far.
Free to play
Offers a Variety of different shot types
Tee signs are nice

Cons:

The rough is... rough. New players might get turned off by the course because of how unforgiving it is.
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kinger
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.6 years 109 played 109 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Heads or Trails 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 19, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

~Challenging & fun layout with an imaginative design
~Good use of the park terrain
~Nice variety of holes, both wooded and open
~Clean and well maintained park
~Practice area by parking lot with ample room
~Course starts and loops back to the parking lot

Cons:

~Minor navigation issues, but nothing the map can't solve
~Some of the wooded holes need a touch of routine clearing
~Many of the basket chains are rusted
~No bridges to cross the creek beds

Other Thoughts:

Sycamore Trails is a nicely thought out course that provides great variety spread out among 18 challenging holes. Tight wooded lines along with longer more open holes both utilize the parks gently hilly terrain and trees to display a course that is tough yet fair. A nearly dry creek bed meanders throughout the course as well typically coming into play near the basket on some holes providing yet another challenge. Although the creek water level was relatively low, I was surprised that no bridges exist to cross over them.
Some of the wooded holes could use a touch of general maintenance and clearing, but other than that I found the course is solid shape overall. Nice tee pads and hole signs are present. The baskets are a bit rusty overall, but the caught well enough. Course was free of trash and natural debris.
Plenty of fun holes and great variety should appeal to throwers with at least a few years of experience. This could be an overly challenging course for beginners that are still learning control and distance. The round I played had the baskets in a variety of the A & B locations, always nice to have options like this on a course.
I would have no issues playing this course again whenever in the area, it's a Good One!
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CharlesRuh
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Best in Dayton 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 26, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Elevation Changes, long and short throws, technical, well kept, always improving, grass is cut weekly!

Cons:

None

Other Thoughts:

Favorite course in the Dayton Area. I don't recommend this course for your first disc golf course but once you can throw a disc straight, it's amazing!
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mrclc
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.2 years 785 played 47 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A Hater's Guide to Sycamore 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 14, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Sycamore Trails DGC overcomes some puzzling design to ultimately succeed on the twin merits of excellent maintenance and some of the Dayton metro's most memorable shots. Hole 9 features a long, gentle hyzer that provides challenge for all skill levels. Most will try to hit the landing zone, located at the lip of a shallow ravine, and play for a long putt/short approach to the pin on the other side. However, the option is available for bombers to try and clear the ravine and water below with a heroic rip. Hole 18 is a pretty significant open downhill with dual tees to suit all skill & confidence levels. The green is deceptively tricky, as the basket is placed on the lip of a larger-than-you-thought dropoff, and going long on your approach always results in a frustrating comeback putt. Other design highlights include Holes 1, 13, and 15.

For a course with a lot of nooks and crannies, the maintenance here is top-notch. Grass is cut and trimmed on all holes throughout the season, and the honeysuckle that lines so many fairways rarely gets out of control. This is some of the best and most consistent volunteer maintenance in the area.

When the late spring/early summer leaves come in this is a pretty attractive course. You'll enjoy the walk, especially around the creek and the woods.

New tee signs show hole diagrams and current pin placements, and the track benefits from concrete pads and DISCatchers in largely good repair.

Sycamore drains better than most courses, with Hole 8 being the lone soggy fairway. The wooded holes can be occasionally muddy, but never anything too sloppy.

Cons:

According to the course page, Sycamore was "designed by committee over [a] 3 year period to ensure challenge". I have issues with both parts of this quote. For starters, great courses combine individual hole diversity with an overall sense of flow, continuity, and harmony. Sycamore feels like a scattershot collection of 18 golf holes rather than a fully realized course. Eighteen ideas - some good, some bad - whose only continuity is that they appear on the same patch of land. Design by committee might seem like a good idea initially, but it robs this course of any sense of cohesiveness.

Ensuring challenge at Sycamore often comes at the expense of good design. Holes 4, 11, and 16 are silly holes that punish good shots and bad shots alike, requiring very specific throws with no room for latitude or creativity. Hole 11 in particular forces a very particular RHBH/LHFH low ceiling skip shot to have any look at the pin, and thick rough awaits anything that isn't 100% on line. RHFH/LHBH players of all skill levels are effectively out of luck. Many players enjoy this one, but as a nearly exclusive forehander I do not.

Miscellaneous design quibbles include the crowded fairway on Hole 2 (just a couple trees need to be cleared for real lanes to the basket) and the long pin placement on Hole 3 (just shift the pin a few feet to allow for a cleaner approach).

The routing can be a little confusing the first time, so make sure you bring a map.

Parking by Hole 1 can be limited on nice days, but there's enough parking elsewhere in the park.

Other Thoughts:

When I first started playing disc golf, I hated this course. Despite Sycamore being the closest course to my home, I purposefully held off on reviewing it. Of the 300+ courses I've played, this was the routing where I felt my personal rating fell nowhere in line with the DGCR consensus. Other players assured me that I hated it because I didn't understand it - Sycamore was too challenging for my feeble arm and middling ability, but with WR Jackson and Idlewild already well-entrenched among my favorites I was pretty sure that wasn't the problem. Ultimately, I decided that I didn't like the design, which was made worse by the overall lack of maintenance. No player wants to throw a course that they dislike or are on the fence about when it's rough around the edges. In my mind, this makes the turnaround in the past couple of years all the more noteworthy. Big thanks to the volunteers who have made Sycamore one of metro Dayton's better places to play. Your hard work made this hater come around.

PROTIP: The rat snakes that hang out around Holes 12 & 13 are large but nonvenomous, so don't be alarmed if you see one.
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ad166809
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.7 years 55 played 24 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Sycamore Trails DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 29, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I love those Discatcher baskets, they seem to grab everything.

Tee pads are in good shape. They really take advantage of the concrete tee pads. Some of the woods holes if you had anything other than concrete they would get destroyed.

Really like the maps on this course. After hole #1 we noticed that the pins were at A. Course played different than the last time when they were at B.

Great course design. Open holes have well designed fairways. Course loops back to the front at the end. #18 puts you right back at your car.

Foliage is very well maintained at this course. This course has a lot of woods and they always seem to keep it in great shape. It was a little soggy on some holes when I played there but a torrential downpour came in 4-5 hours before so I give it a pass. I have seen much worse with much less rain.

Love that they added trash bags to a lot of the tee maps. Some man made benches throughout.

Major elevation changes at this course. #2 I can remember being one of the major elevated holes. #3 I found to be really tough for a righty unless you can throw a good anhyzer.

Great variety of hole distances. Some really short tough wood holes. Some open holes that will benefit those long throwers.

I had to use a lot of shots in my arsenal at this course. I actually think this course tested my mid-range more than any other.

Very challenging course but tons of fun.

Cons:

This course can become crowded as it is a favorite of the Dayton area discgolfers.

Fix the water fountains around the beginning of the course.

Other Thoughts:

I think #9, #11, #18 have to be some of the most fun holes I have played anywhere.

Restrooms at start of the course.
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Adownard
Experience: 10.4 years 60 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

First time playing course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 3, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was my first time playing this course and I really enjoyed it, I am a decent disc golfer and I found this course to be one of the more (if not the most) challenging courses in the area. It has a bit of everything. By that i mean it has holes that are heavily wooded with tight corridors to throw down. Open fields to wing it. Uphill and downhill shots/baskets. Even some water hazards. Since I am playing the course in early December almost all leaves were off the trees, probably making it slightly easier. I recommend any intermediate golfer to give this course a try.

Cons:

The course is not easy. Most holes seem fairly long and have challenging obstacles. Beginners should not be discouraged by playing this course poorly, because even experienced golfers should have some difficulty playing this course. Only thing I was a little confused about was that the signs on each of the tees had an A and a B basket location. Reading some reviews would have helped me realize there is only one basket per hole, but they are sometimes in different positions? I am not quite sure still.
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Gh0stNappa
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Sycamore has TEE SIGNS NOW! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 23, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is one of the best in Dayton!
- New Tee Signs installed
- Next Tee Signs installed (with some hanging from the baskets)
- Short technical shots and Long bomb throws, this course has it all!
- very clean course, grass cut weekly!
- Each hole feels like a separate hole.
- Baskets moved frequently to prevent repetitiveness

Cons:

This is definitely a higher level course. But beginners should not stray away from it! It's a great course to play and learn new shots!

Other Thoughts:

This course is a must play if you are in the Dayton area!

Beginners should not stray away from this course at all. This was the first course i ever played and I am much better off because of it. Learning on shorter courses will just make this one seem impossible. But starting out on a longer and tougher course will make all others seem EASY! It's a much better feeling!

Its all about how you present your data, longer holes means more practice!! :D
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Gliming5000
Experience: 9.4 years 22 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Good course with a little bit of everything. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 19, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Concrete tee pads
Nice variety of holes
New tee signs!
Tough but not impossible
Bathrooms
Practice tee

Cons:

Some teepads are short
Very narrow wooded holes
No bridge across the creek (Hole 6-7&8-9)
Difficult to find

Other Thoughts:

This course is Tough. There is a wide variety of holes starting off very narrow and wooded and then opening up in the middle just to narrow back down at the end. The wooded holes are very tight. Hole 16 for instance is only about 150 ft downhill, but the fairway is only 10 feet wide and there is a tree in the middle.The flip side of this is that the tight wooded holes are all pretty short. with the exception of 1 in the long positon and 11.

Long story being short, this is a great course to play if you want to get better at throwing through the woods. Just expect every disc you own to be slightly less stable when you leave.
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cplatt
Experience: 15.3 years 28 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Get some signs! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Sycamore features varied and interesting hole design on the vast majority of its holes. The woods holes (1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 13, 16) all feature clear, purposeful design, even when the distance is short. Holes 5-10, 15, and 18 are all open, grassy holes. 8, 9 and 15 even feature honest-to-God fairways, demanding both relative power and accuracy. Only a few holes demand (and reward) a powerful drive, chiefly 3, 14, and 18 and, to a lesser extent, 6 and 7. I also appreciated the concrete tee pads and trash receptacles.

Cons:

As nearly every review mentions, navigating from hole to hole is difficult. A copy of the course map (which is actually a solid map!) is a must. And yep, about half the holes lack tee box signs. A complete set of signs and clear navigation between holes would raise my rating from a 3.0 to a 3.5, maybe even a 4.0. On a lesser note, Hole 17 seems like an afterthought; it's a short hole with a moderate elevation gain on the edge of the woods near a picnic shelter. It's a bit of a letdown amid so many stronger holes.

Other Thoughts:

The technical demands of this course put it alongside Handyman Ace Hardware in Fairborn in my book. But it's so disappointing to see the same negatives aired time and time again reading the years of reviews of this course. I'm not from Miamisburg nor plugged into its discing community, so I don't know where and when the navigation of this course will improve. Work is clearly done on the course, as grass is mowed and the underbrush is bearable, even now in the height of summer foliage. I live in Dayton, and, until improvements are made, I am going to have a hard time justifying a trip here versus Handyman, Belmont, or Englewood.
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ForearmGalore
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.4 years 258 played 42 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Building character.. one basket at a time 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 26, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course will challenge you to use every shot in your book, and maybe a few you don't have yet. When there hasn't been rain, and the creek is low, this is an incredible course.
-Open space to air it out for long drives
-Tight tunnels with plenty of places for error, BUT, there is a clear path to the basket.
-Some really unique tunnel shots, especially hole 11
-Every hole feels unique, there's no repetition at all
-Good tee pads
-Big park, with a good amount of parking

Cons:

-The entrance is in a Terrible spot. You need to approach the entrance heading south. If you take 725 and then try to turn left into the park, you'll need to continue straight a few hundred feet and turn around in a parking lot
-You can loose a disc on every hole. Deep woods, thick tree lines, creek water, this course has it all.
-Bring/Download a map for this one. If you've never been it's hard to find your way to and from a few holes, especially 1 to 2, 7 to 9, and somewhat 10 to 11.

Other Thoughts:

This course is NOT for beginners. But, it's a lot of fun.

TIP: I've found a roller to be the best option on 18, especially from the far tee pad. You've gotta throw about 100 ft., then it drops about 300 feet down a hill. Rollers have gotten me the closest every time. BUT you might have trouble tracking it down since you won't be able to watch it roll.
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treee
Experience: 12.4 years 6 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Course is fun, Navigating it is not 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Some of the tunnel shots are really fun.

-Plenty of open holes for those who like to air it out

-A pretty looking park in general

-Good variance between flat holes and holes with elevation change.

Cons:

-Course signage is minimal and flow from hole to hole is not always intuitive. (Going from hole 7 to 8 specifically)

-A lot of the tee signs are missing.

Other Thoughts:

If you are playing this course for the first time I highly suggest you go with someone who is already familiar with it. Otherwise a fun design that could maybe use a little TLC.
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jupiterthunder
Experience: 7 played 1 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Most of the course is gorgeous 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 31, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Most of this course looks great. Holes are rather unique compared to other area courses. The holes with open fairways are nice because it allows beginners to sling freely. 18 is a fun open, but blind throw that makes the short player feel superhuman. I almost did this one in two seeing the course for the first time.

Cons:

But a lot of the course is the last thing I expected. I've been playing for a month and a half. So when I took to the first four holes, I was caught off guard. 1-4 seem to be designed first for hiking and secondly for disc golf. I don't think anyone wandering onto these holes would expect to find that they are in the middle of a disc golf course. Especially with the stream running through hole one and the uphill climb.

Hole one has some rebar sticking up. It looks to have once held planks in place to create steps up to the basket but those planks seem to be gone. The rebar isn't obvious and could lead to a bad surprise if you don't know it's there. It's risky even when you do because of the ascent.

Other Thoughts:

My child slipped and fell walking along four because the grade is rather steep and it is graded perpendicular to the direction of travel so it's not a case where you can shuffle sideways just to be safe.

I will go back when I have more time to spend. I will not be playing the first four holes due to the safety risks, first and the high potential for lost of damaged disk for this beginner.
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JDS3105
Experience: 14 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 16, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great variety of holes which give you chances to throw/learn different shots. Not overly crowded. Nice concrete tee pads.

Cons:

Wooded holes muddy after rain, some of the tee signs could use some upgrades, trash cans don't seem to be emptied regularly. A few holes interact with park goers

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this is a very nice course. I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner. This course will test your accuracy. Some of the par 3s should be par 4s. Reminds me of Indian Riffle only longer and tougher. I'm definitely putting this course on my playing rotation.
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Bachmann_3
Experience: 14.7 years 20 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 7, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great variety
Challenging course, but still presents ace and birdie opportunities.
Park gets very little traffic
Benches and a bathroom near the practice basket short drive from the mall in a good neighborhood

Cons:

Course gets close to the street on several holes
VERY difficult for the average player
Can be easy to lose or find a disc, (Course motto is Sycamore giveth, Sycamore taketh away)
Creek gets very high after heavy rain

Other Thoughts:

Sycamore is my personally appointed home course. Being only 15 minutes from my house, I have played this course almost once a month or more since I first began playing. Sycamore is NOT a beginner course, but has several short holes that are birdie or ace opportunities for anyone. Very tight woods, rolling terrain, OB and elevation changes make this course difficult to finish below +10 for an amateur player playing singles. There is something nostalgic about this course that keeps you coming back despite imminent bogeys or worse. This course will make you better no matter what your skill level.
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Donthavefun3
Experience: 22.4 years 29 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Sycamore DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Physcal challenging course. Some recent work has been done here to make this place more challenging. Lots of elevation changes, and a nice varity of shots.

Cons:

Some fresh signs by the tee pads would go a long way. Some are missing and others were just wrong.
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Nathan Stahl
Experience: 12.3 years 18 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Difficult Start 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course starts out very poorly, but once you get to 3rd and 4th holes it makes a great comeback. Many long throws that are not open directly to the basket. You will have to play around obstacles throughout the entire course. One of my playing partners lost a disk, but found another one to replace it. Keep your disk on the groomed path and you will have a great time. Venture off the path and good luck on the hunt.

Cons:

The underbrush off the fairways can be a little to thick at times. This is the first course I lost a disk on, but also the first course I found a replacement at the same time. The thick bushes and trees like to hold the disk and not allow them to fall to the ground. I am sure my disk will fall to the ground after a strong wind storm and found by the next golfer.

As for the first two holes it was like the course was created and they came up short of 18 holes. So to fix it the first two hole where created quickly and not laid out very well.

Few of the tee boxes have marker posts that are functional. Time needs to be spent to repair the broken or missing marker post. The post that are present where very helpful to guide play.

Other Thoughts:

You must have the map to play the course. Play does not flow easy enough and it would make for a long day of hunting for the tee box and basket without a map. Small trash cans on the course and they are full of trash, but trash was very limited on the field of play. This is a good example of how a course can be maintained if the golfers do their part.
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zac.hancock
Experience: 13.4 years 4 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A rewarding Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

There are a few holes that at a glance appear "impossible" but when you finish these holes you get a sense of accomplishment!
I always like a course that has both wooded and open field holes, this course delivers that.
Lots of blind holes, which I have always thought were fun.
Hole 1-2 can easily break your spirit, but they are my favorite holes on the course.

Cons:

HARD to navigate, bring a map or another who knows the course.
Easy to lose discs in some of the wooded holes (and inherently find some discs), however I couldn't find a "Lost and Found."
Some signs were broken.

Other Thoughts:

I would recommend this course only to advanced players. It is not only kind of a "big arm" course, some of the tactical, "thread the needle" shots will be needed to play this course successfully.
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