Aurora, CO

The Dock

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ForearmGalore
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.9 years 248 played 42 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun with a great theme 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 29, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course get's a higher score for the cool ascetic - it's a course with a theme, "The Dock," and it meets that name with barrels, a small boat, and a the tee pads make you feel like you're ... on a dock! This effort is worth rewarding with a higher review. The more we grow the sport the better, and this will type of course is fun.

The course also has prairie dogs all over it, which is really neat! I've never played on a course that feels like a dry zoo. The holes the critters make are a hazard, so you'll need to pay attention as you walk.

The course has only 9 baskets, but alternate tee positions for most of the holes to make 18.

GOOD
-There's a mailbox full of maps/score cards right at the start of the course. Grab One.
-The ascetic. The course has a theme, and that's cool!
-This course has something for both the hard core players and the casual/new ones. It's simple, and some of the holes are straight shots with nothing in the way. BUT, they've done a good job of placing baskets in hard to reach places. As an experienced player, I'd say the holes are easy to par but difficult to birdie. The better you are at judging your hyzer's in the wind, the better you'll score.
-This course was created by a brewery, and it's stationed behind it.
-Both Forehand and Backhand play well.
-There's a bathroom nearby, being at the brewery.
-Starting tee is right by the parking, and the last basket ends near the same place.
-There's a good amount of signage on the course to help you get from tee to tee.

Cons:

-Dirt tee pads, which play into the theme, but they're not as reliable as cement.
-There's not much shot shaping. Hyzer will get it done on almost every shot.
-Not much parking. You can park on the street, or at the brewery, but a crowd would fill us this place fast.
-Prairie dog holes are a walking hazard.
-Hole 3 is the longest shot on the course, about 400 feet or so, and the basket is pretty close to the road. A shot fading right (like a right hand backhand) could easily get into the road / hit a car.

Other Thoughts:

COURSE BREAKDOWN:
-Hole 1/10 plays from the same tee pad. It's right in front of you off the tee. The basket is surrounded by ropes and wood to make it look like a dock. I'd say the circle has around a 45 foot radius around the basket.
-Hole 2/11's basket is impossible to see from the tee (great placement!). There are separate tee pads, with hole 11 being slightly longer. They're near each other and easy to see. The hole plays west, and the basket is behind a tall bush/ tree that is in a 15 foot wide ditch. (This ditch comes into play on many holes on the course. it runs through the entire park.) You'll want to land your disc around the bush out of sight from the tee. The basket is right on the edge of the ditch, so a shot into the ditch should still have a putt.
-Hole 3/12 have tee pads that are pretty far apart. 3 is near the road where the East/West street you park on meets the road heading North/South. Hole 12's tee is further along the ditch from where you putted on 2/11. Head NE from Hole 3 to get to Hole 11. Both shots are flat with nothing in the way. Hole 3 plays mostly along a rode, so throw that with caution to prevent hitting a vehicle.
-Hole 4/13 is north of 3/12's basket. The tee pads are 15-20 feet apart. Both shots play back towards the ditch you threw over on hole 2/11. This is an uphill shot, and 4's is a good pump. Getting to the top of the hill will give you a look at the putt. Crossing the ditch has you putting back at the basket with a possible roll away.
-Hole 5/14 are east of the last basket, again easy to find. Hole 5 has an extremely blocked off tee shot. You need to throw right of the ditch to avoid the brush and fade left to get to the basket. From the tee, you'll see the basket for hole's 8/17. Move right up the hill from the tee pad to see the correct basket which is further left. Controlling the fade is the hard part of this hole. You need to throw high over the brush and get the disc down. The land left of the basket moves downhill, so play this one wide enough to try to stick close. Hole 14 is a shorter version of this hole. It's still obstructed, but a right hand for hand has a clear lane to the basket.
-Head east of the last basket for the next tee pads. Hole 6/15 have a double-tree mando to hit off the tee. From the tee, you'll see the basket for holes 7/16, which make you think it's mostly a straight shot. This is the shot I played assuming that was the right basket. The actual basket, per the map, is hard to the left from the mando. Again, I messed this one up, so I can't provide much more detail.
-The tees for 7/16 are near the last basket. This shot plays south, back towards the brewery. The basket is near the back wall.
-The tees for 8/17 are a decent way apart. You get to 8 first from the last basket. It's a short downhill shot back towards the ditch. Go to long, you're in the ditch again. hole 17 is shorter. Walk along the brewery wall to find the tee pad. Similar shot to hole 8, with less distance.
-Hole's 9/18 play from the same tee. It's an uphill shot, mostly straight. The basket is blocked off by 6 barrels that are stacked in a pyramid. You see this when you get to the course. From the tee, you can't see the basket at all. The dirt tee pads really hurt this hole. You're footing slants from high left to low right, and there are bushes on your right side cutting off your swing a bit. A right hand back hand is probably a better shot if you want the disc to stick and stop. The basket sits on flat ground, but it slopes high left to low right like you're footing on the tee. I threw right hand forehand here and skipped a good 20 feet. A higher shot would have helped though.

CLOSING THOUGHTS:
I'm glad this course exists. It's fun, and it would be a great way to convince your friends to try the sport. You can even grab a six-pack from the brewery and go play.
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Tiwal
Experience: 10 played 10 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Beer, no rum at this dock. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 9, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A very chill course at the brewery. More fun than several of the other dgc around. It's dedicated to DG, so you don't have to worry about pedestrians.

Cons:

Broken hlass on the ground, quick play though, and uses the same baskets on the back 9 makes for a potentially crowded basket.

Other Thoughts:

It's a fine course to spend some time stumbling about. A goon beginning course to wet the teeth.
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prospero
Experience: 3.9 years 6 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Good size and design of holes considering limitations.
- Relatively open, pro for beginners
- Good basket placements
- Easy to find course, right off highway
- No water hazards
- All baskets are in good condition

Cons:

- Not well kept, trash on course
- Dry and dusty, lots of prairie dog holes
- Lack of vegetation can lead to hot & windy conditions at times
- Signs are deteriorating (or missing)
- No maps provided (online walk-through/map recommended before playing)
- Only 9 baskets for 18 tees

Other Thoughts:

9-hole course with 2 tee-boxes per hole making it 18-holes.

Easy to find course, right off the highway. It's open and minimal trees and/or obstacles make this course great for beginners and can be challenging at times for intermediate players.

If you like beer, there's a brewery next door (check times for when it's open).

Navigation is suffering. There was an attempt, but the signs are deteriorating and/or missing. Like others have mentioned, do yourself a favor and walk-through an online pictures or map before playing to familiarize yourself with which tee boxes go to which basket.

6/14/20 - Course may have less trash once the brewery is open again (assuming they do most of the trash cleanup). If you go in the meantime, take a small bag with you and pick up a few pieces of trash while you're there.
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JuanA
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.8 years 119 played 29 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Great use of an empty lot, but... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 21, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Great makeover for a vacant lot
- The nautical theme was a nice touch
- Tees are well marked but there's no information
- Natural tees were a good choice here.

Cons:

- Poor condition.
- Safety can be a problem with too many groups
- Trash...1st Tee looks like it has a dumping issue
- Hot and dusty lot = hot and dusty DG course
- No navigation. DGCR map is accurate though.

Other Thoughts:

Playing here really makes me rethink all these vacant lots I see in industrial areas. Kudos to whoever put this in. Grab a midrange and a putter, and you're ready.

According to maps, the brewery is temporarily closed. Maintenance is needed throughout the course. Feels very "trashy".

Navigation was tough. Since the course is short, and baskets share a small space, we often didn't know which basket we were throwing to. A walkthrough of the course beforehand would have been helpful.

I would really like to play this course again and give it an updated review if the brewery reopens and the course is restored. It's a quirky little layout that looks like it could be a fun time but currently, it feels like a neglected amusement park.
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ckindblade
Experience: 12 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 26, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Not too busy during the week.
Good mix of long and short shots.
They sell beer you can take out on the course
Hole 9/18 is a savage beast. Good use of obstacles

Cons:

9 baskets 18 tee boxes
If it's busy, it can be a logjam waiting for the green to clear.
Prairie dogs. You could get the plague lol

Other Thoughts:

When you get to the course, hit the tasting room(clubhouse) and grab a beer. Tell them you're playing the course and they serve in a plastic container.
Play the "front 9"
go get another beer from the tasting room (clubhouse)
Play the "back 9"
Repeat if necessary
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bkern2449
Experience: 11.7 years 13 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Underestimated this little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 11, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+ Cool nautical theme to go with the brewery
+ Pretty well marked for the most part
+ A few challenging holes (4-6 and 13-15)
+ The gully adds some fun elevation challenge
+ Multiple pin placements
+ Best beer in the state on site (Thurs-Sat)

Cons:

- A few signs seem to be missing to point you where the next hole is (Use the map provided here)
- If it rains at all or snow melts. This course could be almost unplayable
- If it was busy could be chaotic as the back 9 overlap the front 9 and use the same pins, just different tee's.

Other Thoughts:

The first hole is very short making it seem like this course will be a joke but as you go the holes become a little more technical. I went into the course expecting very little and was pleasantly surprised by the end.
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onenearby
Experience: 5.9 years 3 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Enjoyable short course with some challenges 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 23, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

-All baskets intact and in excellent condition
-Couple of blind baskets add to the challenge
-Drainage trench can create some low-to-high putts
-Newbie and casual friendly
-No water hazards in normal dry conditions
-Not busy on a Saturday evening

Cons:

-Some of the signage is faded
-First time through might make you pause to figure out the next tee pad/basket due to the congested layout
-Prairie dog activity and feces

Other Thoughts:

-First disc golf course I have ever played
-You do have to traverse the drainage ditch at least once to get from one basket to the next tee pad. The ditch was approximately 8' deep x 20' wide at that part with gradually sloped walls for anyone expecting completely flat terrain. You could back-track and walk around it if needed
-Another reviewer mentioned having a donation bucket for funding toward upgraded tee pads, etc. I was told that approximately half of the land in use by the course is city-owned and it complicates adding much to the course
-I'll be back to play again and enjoy a beer
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thaboss44
Experience: 11.5 years 9 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 17, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

I really like this course. Especially on a Saturday when you can go in the tasting room afterwards for a cold beer and a fun game of cornhole in the warehouse.

Cons:

Would like to see more obstacles (i.e. trees, more boats/barrels etc.). Actual tee pads would be nice. Just marked/stamped dirt at the moment.

Other Thoughts:

There are maps right at hole 1 showing the hole pattern. Some holes use the same tee pad, some use a different pad.
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Ellis Dee420
Experience: 23.1 years 46 played 8 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Nice Short 9 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 23, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is a nice short 9 with additional Tee Boxes to call it 18. But it's 9 Baskets with 18 Tee Boxes. The baskets are brand new Prodigy, they are solid. I don't think you would need more than a mid-range or a putter. A creative set-up. I think this is a fun course and a good time killer.

Cons:

The 18 Tee Boxes make this a real cluster-fuck on a busy day. It should be just 9. The zig-zagging around will make this dangerous.On a flat piece of property. zero elevation changes. I'm not a fan of the gimmicks, just use the land to the best of your abilities. This place is a muddy mess after any sort of weather. Next to busy roads. Trash.

Other Thoughts:

I left the course hoping for more. It's nice if you need to squeeze a quick round. I wouldn't travel much for this course. On a flat piece of property. zero elevation changes.
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sjroesinger
Experience: 7.9 years 37 played 37 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Unique course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 30, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Thought this was a really cool course, with nautical themed boat and barrels
Pretty easy to follow hole flow

Cons:

It is really a 9 hole course
Could be risky if busy, with holes pretty tight

Other Thoughts:

I had a lot of fun and hope to play it again
Pretty short holes, allow for possible aces
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UHATEIT
Experience: 7 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A tad messy and disorganized 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Located north of Aurora area and is on the way back from the airport and was worth a stop in
-Located at the actual Dry Dock North Dock location so you can grab a beer before or after playing!
-Dry Dock location also sold discs inside for purchase to play with as well.
-Cool theme with a boat in the middle, ropes, barrels

Cons:

-Layout was very zig zag which would make it hard to play if others are on the course and not hit them.
-Land was ungroomed and very weeded and muddy with lots of puddles (probably a bad time to go after the rain)
-Many of the signs are faded or broken making it hard to navigate to the next hole
-Really only a 9 hole course but there are additional hole pegs to make it an 18-hole course

Other Thoughts:

Dry Dock is my favorite brewery and had to stop by on the way back from the airport and check out the brewery and this location. Was hoping for more but perhaps since it was still the end of winter and it had recently rained a lot, the course was muddle with a lot of puddles and was heavily weeded and ungroomed. I got lost trying to get to a few of the holes and the signs were faded and some were knocked off and broken. I wouldn't drive all the way up there to specifically play there again, but if coming home from the airport would be worth a stop by to grab a beer and then throw around. It was very cool that they had discs for sale at the brewery as well!
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13 years 326 played 190 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 19, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Great new Prodigy Baskets, bright blue
- Good tee signs with distances
- good navigation signage, always knew where I was going
- variety of distances from around 150 to around 400 feet
-multiple basket placements
-this course makes great use of what would be just an empty lot next to a brewery
-the nautical theme is very interesting and unique, hole 9 is pretty neat

Cons:

-if this course were actually ever busy it could be pretty dangerous, as the back 9 kind of zig zags through the front
- multiple holes you are throwing along a road or at the road, the road seems to be relatively busy for a side road
- quite a bit of trash on the course

Other Thoughts:

Unique little course that makes great use of what otherwise would be an ugly lot.
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Rowick
Experience: 9.8 years 18 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Cool course even when the bar is closed 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

-its the only course in the area that has an Island green
-Also the only one that has established marked Mandos.
-The irrigation ditch made for a fun accuracy challenge on drives and it was also fun to putt at a basket above my head if I ended up in the ditch. I had never done that before.
-On weekends (Thus-Sat) you can drink some of the best beer in Colorado as you play
-not very crowed when the taproom is closed
1 and 10 are in the same place making half rounds very practical

Cons:

-you're pretty close to a busy road in a couple spots,

-will be a mud pit when wet

-lay not super intuitive
-indicating the deference between 9/18 would be both easy and helpful

Other Thoughts:

Hopefully the ready supply of labor and/or money from Dry Dock will keep this place nice they guys at fly green had crap to work with, but that turd polished up surprisingly well
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Jonsiwel
Experience: 13.9 years 2 played 1 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Pretty poor overall 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 22, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

The nautical is something I had never seen, and I believe it has a ton of potential. I could see the course being a great place for beginners to learn the game.

Cons:

Course doesn't have any real challenges. Doesn't take much moisture to make the course almost unplayable. Dirt tee boxes are incredibly unappealing.
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H.E. Pennypacker
Experience: 9.7 years 148 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Pretty solid course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 14, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good pin placement, lots of challenging shots to be had.

Cons:

Back "9" was really hard to follow. Unclear (or missing) tee markers that didn't necessarily flow in a logical manner.

Other Thoughts:

Cool course, was a little muddy due to the melted snow. Highly recommend marking the alternate/back 9 hole numbers on the baskets.
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ShakeNJake3
Experience: 7 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Boatload of Fun! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 26, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

So much fun!! I met Mike Dunn himself at Fly Green down south. Got some awesome playing advice (I just started), a few fantastic new discs, and I finally got around to playing this before work today! It's right down the street for me, and I thought the nautical theme was super-cool. I've never seen "mandos" before, but was stoked to play 'em!! Great job, Mike!!!

Cons:

How the heck do you play the back nine?

Other Thoughts:

Hole 4 is mean. And "mean," I mean, "I really need to work on my putting game."
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smyith
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.6 years 212 played 68 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Frist time playing on Prodigy baskets and was quite pleased.
Easy to follow, very easy with a map provided at tee 1.
Fun to play.
Mostly a putter/midrange accuracy course.
Hole 6/15 has a fun mando added to it. (tho I do think there needs to be a bit more trimming in the gap).
Hole 9/18s barrel wall is a fun touch.

Cons:

Does have some of the nastier native plants. Hopefully it stays mowed.
Not alot of line variety.

Other Thoughts:

I'd like to see a donation box here. Would be nice to see the earth stairs converted to stone or wood, turf/concrete teepads, and a second set of baskets.
Definitely a fun local course. Close to I70 so easy and quick detour. Lots of ways to make it more challenging for yourself.
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diskdunn1
Experience: 15.3 years 12 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Super Fun, on a Brewery, Technical...did I mention Beer 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 18, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great course in the Denver metro. Located in North aurora, the DOCK is a lot of fun. Add the brewery too it and its like a DG Heaven. The course offers more challenges then you would think. you can play the riverbed in play or OB. Its like 2 different courses. Several mando's are quit fun and having the canoe right there to get a cold beer was the coolest thing ever. Only 9 Baskets but with the alternate tee placements you can play a full 18 holes. Those new prodigy baskets are so sexy and the chain just keep grabbing. The course is super fun to play and the Dry Dock employees are excited to see the disc golf community there. Play on Thurs, Fri or Sat and the Canoe room will be open.

Cons:

Wish it had more land for 18 baskets.

Other Thoughts:

Bring on the beer girl
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