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Vineyard Cincinnati DGC reviews
16
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Solid church course with safety issues
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 4, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
Vineyard Cincinnati DGC is not at a vineyard, but rather a church. The church and grounds occupy a large property in the northern part of the Cincinnati, OH metro area.
The single 18-hole layout here generally works around the church in a counterclockwise direction. There is a pretty nice mix of different holes - from mostly open throws across lawn areas to shaped fairways in tighter woods. Nothing here is super tight, but most holes have at least some obstacles to keep things interesting. The hole distances average about 270', presenting a decent challenge for DG'ers up to a moderate skill level. There are three par 4's which each play between 400' and 470'.
The property has rolling elevation changes that affect play on roughly half of the holes. Three holes also play near a pond, with #7 and #14 requiring a water carry of maybe 150'-175' off the tee and #13 being a dogleg left with water on the left and thick brush on the right. For both of the water carries, players could probably lay up off to the right if nervous about getting across.
The baskets are standard issue yellow banded DISCatchers. The tee pads are smallish, but concrete and in fine shape. The tee signs are great, with all of the required info. Some navigational signage is present, in the same style as the tee signs.
There is a nice kiosk near the first tee, complete with a large course map. There is also a practice basket, and it's located on a relatively steep slope with a couple of trees nearby (always a plus in my mind, to be able to simulate tricky putting conditions I'll encounter on the course). There are a few benches scattered around the course.
The single 18-hole layout here generally works around the church in a counterclockwise direction. There is a pretty nice mix of different holes - from mostly open throws across lawn areas to shaped fairways in tighter woods. Nothing here is super tight, but most holes have at least some obstacles to keep things interesting. The hole distances average about 270', presenting a decent challenge for DG'ers up to a moderate skill level. There are three par 4's which each play between 400' and 470'.
The property has rolling elevation changes that affect play on roughly half of the holes. Three holes also play near a pond, with #7 and #14 requiring a water carry of maybe 150'-175' off the tee and #13 being a dogleg left with water on the left and thick brush on the right. For both of the water carries, players could probably lay up off to the right if nervous about getting across.
The baskets are standard issue yellow banded DISCatchers. The tee pads are smallish, but concrete and in fine shape. The tee signs are great, with all of the required info. Some navigational signage is present, in the same style as the tee signs.
There is a nice kiosk near the first tee, complete with a large course map. There is also a practice basket, and it's located on a relatively steep slope with a couple of trees nearby (always a plus in my mind, to be able to simulate tricky putting conditions I'll encounter on the course). There are a few benches scattered around the course.
Cons:
This course has a lot of potential safety concerns.
- Streets and parking lots in play - I counted no fewer than seven holes where this occurs. Some of the worst offenders in my mind were #3 (plays along the side of a hill with a street defining the right side of the fairway at the bottom of the hill), #8 ("island" basket in a small grassy area surrounded by cement, near what looked like a main entrance to a building), and #15 (literally just plays across a parking lot for the entire hole). On the Tuesday afternoon I visited, the parking lots were pretty quiet but the streets did have some traffic. Even if the streets and lots are completely empty, the pavement will damage your discs.
- Close-together fairways - this is mainly a problem in the middle of the course. I think the worst spot was #13's fairway being right behind #12's basket. I would say that water is actually in play on hole 12, even though it's technically across hole 13's fairway from the basket. Although semi-wooded, hole 12 is only about 200' so bigger arms will definitely have a chance at overthrowing it.
- A playground area could be reached with an errant throw on #6.
The course was very muddy when I played. The areas near holes 9-13 and 16 seemed especially prone to holding water, with #16's fairway and the walk to hole 17 essentially underwater as of my visit. If it has rained or snowed recently, I'd definitely recommend wearing waterproof boots and bringing an extra towel.
There is nothing here to challenge better disc golfers. I actually finished my only round here 1 under par, which is uncommon for me when visiting a course for the first time (I do NOT consider myself a "better" disc golfer).
I thought a few more navigational aids would be nice (tape on basket rungs would be good).
No trash cans or restroom available.
- Streets and parking lots in play - I counted no fewer than seven holes where this occurs. Some of the worst offenders in my mind were #3 (plays along the side of a hill with a street defining the right side of the fairway at the bottom of the hill), #8 ("island" basket in a small grassy area surrounded by cement, near what looked like a main entrance to a building), and #15 (literally just plays across a parking lot for the entire hole). On the Tuesday afternoon I visited, the parking lots were pretty quiet but the streets did have some traffic. Even if the streets and lots are completely empty, the pavement will damage your discs.
- Close-together fairways - this is mainly a problem in the middle of the course. I think the worst spot was #13's fairway being right behind #12's basket. I would say that water is actually in play on hole 12, even though it's technically across hole 13's fairway from the basket. Although semi-wooded, hole 12 is only about 200' so bigger arms will definitely have a chance at overthrowing it.
- A playground area could be reached with an errant throw on #6.
The course was very muddy when I played. The areas near holes 9-13 and 16 seemed especially prone to holding water, with #16's fairway and the walk to hole 17 essentially underwater as of my visit. If it has rained or snowed recently, I'd definitely recommend wearing waterproof boots and bringing an extra towel.
There is nothing here to challenge better disc golfers. I actually finished my only round here 1 under par, which is uncommon for me when visiting a course for the first time (I do NOT consider myself a "better" disc golfer).
I thought a few more navigational aids would be nice (tape on basket rungs would be good).
No trash cans or restroom available.
Other Thoughts:
Basket #3 was missing when I visited a couple weeks ago, but per UDisc it has since been replaced.
The course is closed until 1 PM on Sundays for church activities.
I have been discing and reviewing long enough now to understand that I tend to give potential "safety" concerns on courses (or lack thereof) more weight than the average reviewer. My mindset is along the lines of "if you give people an opportunity to do the wrong thing, most people will still do the right thing - but a few wrong decisions at the wrong times could cause major problems". That mindset is definitely dragging my overall impression of this course down a bit.
Even setting the safety concerns aside, I feel that this course is a bit overrated on here. It's fine as a place for careful locals to come play, and again there are some fun throws for sure. I have certainly played many worse church courses. If you're visiting the area and looking for an easier but still enjoyable course to hit, by all means come play here. But just don't expect anything world-class.
The course is closed until 1 PM on Sundays for church activities.
I have been discing and reviewing long enough now to understand that I tend to give potential "safety" concerns on courses (or lack thereof) more weight than the average reviewer. My mindset is along the lines of "if you give people an opportunity to do the wrong thing, most people will still do the right thing - but a few wrong decisions at the wrong times could cause major problems". That mindset is definitely dragging my overall impression of this course down a bit.
Even setting the safety concerns aside, I feel that this course is a bit overrated on here. It's fine as a place for careful locals to come play, and again there are some fun throws for sure. I have certainly played many worse church courses. If you're visiting the area and looking for an easier but still enjoyable course to hit, by all means come play here. But just don't expect anything world-class.
15
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Pleasant Church Course
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 1, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
One of the better church courses out there. One smallish concrete tee pad per hole and one pin placement featuring rec to int distances set in a scenic lightly wooded area on a large church property. Didn't see a vineyard anywhere. The course is fun to play, easy to navigate, spotlessly clean and well maintained, well played, and seemingly well loved by the locals. There is a little elevation change but nothing overwhelming. The course would make for a good weekly or league round and is an easy pleasant bag or option for traveling players.
Cons:
Most folk's biggest con is going to be the amount of pavement factored into the course. You will either Like the "Island" hole or not like it. I didn't mind it so much. The course is on church property, so the roads are not much used except for on Sunday mornings and when an event is going on. Plan accordingly.
Other Thoughts:
So we have a nice little course here that makes good use of the terrain and although a little limited in scope will still yield a fun round for most skill levels.
