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The Bridge @ Cornerstone Church reviews
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Decent 9er, but not enough to recommend over the local competition
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Played on:May 4, 2024
Played the course:once
Pros:
The Bridge @ Cornerstone Church DGC is the newest course in the disc golf mecca of Ludington, MI. It's a 9-hole course that plays generally clockwise around the church property.
The property has a nice mix of wooded areas and open fields, as well as some rolling elevation changes. All of these elements are well-utilized in the course design. I liked hole 3 which is a tricky little S-shaped fairway playing 225' slightly downhill, and requiring players in search of birdies to hit a smallish gap at the inflection point of the S. Hole 5 is one of the more open fairways on the course, playing 290' down a gentle slope then back up the opposite side. All of the holes are between 170' and 300' in length except for #7, which is a thread-the-needle 125' throw in the woods.
The baskets are blue Prodigy models in like-new condition. The tee pads are concrete and large enough. In keeping with the "Bridge" theme, each hole's tee sign features a photograph of a different well-known bridge in the state of Michigan. There are holes featuring the beautiful Cut River Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, the very interesting three-spoked Tridge Bridge in Midland (which I was not familiar with, and will have to check out in person), and of course the mighty Mackinac Bridge that connects Michigan's two peninsulas. The tee signs DO also have the hole number, distance, and map of the hole on them.
Navigational signage is in the same style as the tee signs and placed where needed. I mean EXACTLY the same style - it was actually a bit confusing because these signs have the same bridge graphic and hole details for the hole they are pointing towards, as the actual tee sign for the hole does. I got confused the first time I saw this and was thinking that hole 2 had a natural tee marked by what turned out to be the navigational sign. Be sure to read down to the bottom of the sign where there is a small "This Way" and an arrow. Or, take a photo of the map on the kiosk at the first tee and use that to guide you. Or, use UDisc ya fancy person.
The property has a nice mix of wooded areas and open fields, as well as some rolling elevation changes. All of these elements are well-utilized in the course design. I liked hole 3 which is a tricky little S-shaped fairway playing 225' slightly downhill, and requiring players in search of birdies to hit a smallish gap at the inflection point of the S. Hole 5 is one of the more open fairways on the course, playing 290' down a gentle slope then back up the opposite side. All of the holes are between 170' and 300' in length except for #7, which is a thread-the-needle 125' throw in the woods.
The baskets are blue Prodigy models in like-new condition. The tee pads are concrete and large enough. In keeping with the "Bridge" theme, each hole's tee sign features a photograph of a different well-known bridge in the state of Michigan. There are holes featuring the beautiful Cut River Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, the very interesting three-spoked Tridge Bridge in Midland (which I was not familiar with, and will have to check out in person), and of course the mighty Mackinac Bridge that connects Michigan's two peninsulas. The tee signs DO also have the hole number, distance, and map of the hole on them.
Navigational signage is in the same style as the tee signs and placed where needed. I mean EXACTLY the same style - it was actually a bit confusing because these signs have the same bridge graphic and hole details for the hole they are pointing towards, as the actual tee sign for the hole does. I got confused the first time I saw this and was thinking that hole 2 had a natural tee marked by what turned out to be the navigational sign. Be sure to read down to the bottom of the sign where there is a small "This Way" and an arrow. Or, take a photo of the map on the kiosk at the first tee and use that to guide you. Or, use UDisc ya fancy person.
Cons:
The church parking lot is in play on several holes. Hole 8 also plays near the church building and a small walking trail/campfire pit behind the building. It's all line-of-sight, but I always see disc golf (especially catered to beginners) + potential non-DG vehicle/walking traffic = potential problems.
With all holes under 300', this one is meant for beginners and rec level players. Those wanting longer holes and more challenge have plenty of other options close by.
The course is a little thin on extras (no practice basket, trash cans, benches, or porta potty).
A couple of the tee signs had already gone missing as of my visit. Some of the signage had been upgraded to a more permanent construction - hopefully the plan and budget accounts for finishing that work up.
With all holes under 300', this one is meant for beginners and rec level players. Those wanting longer holes and more challenge have plenty of other options close by.
The course is a little thin on extras (no practice basket, trash cans, benches, or porta potty).
A couple of the tee signs had already gone missing as of my visit. Some of the signage had been upgraded to a more permanent construction - hopefully the plan and budget accounts for finishing that work up.
Other Thoughts:
This one should be assumed unavailable whenever church is in session.
The Bridge @ Cornerstone Church is a pretty solid 9er other than some safety concerns, and provides a rec-friendly round with a fun theme. But here in Ludington, the disc golf competition is TOUGH. If you're visiting the area for the other courses, which I highly recommend, this one is worth playing as a quick bag or to warm up for one of the bigger courses. It's a nice addition to the scene, but nothing to cross too many bridges for.
The Bridge @ Cornerstone Church is a pretty solid 9er other than some safety concerns, and provides a rec-friendly round with a fun theme. But here in Ludington, the disc golf competition is TOUGH. If you're visiting the area for the other courses, which I highly recommend, this one is worth playing as a quick bag or to warm up for one of the bigger courses. It's a nice addition to the scene, but nothing to cross too many bridges for.
