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Golden, CO

Wondervu DGC

4.095(based on 17 reviews)
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jasonc
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.1 years 265 played 35 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Super Fun Mountain Course!

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 14, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

-This course is Pay To Play, on private property and it is easy to see that the owners put a lot of time and love into this course. They responded quickly to my FB message request to schedule a tee time and allowed us to play even though the course wasn't technically open yet for the season.
-Artificial turf teepads.
-Good baskets.
-Lots of elevation. 650' elevation gain, starting at 8,672' according to my Fitbit. I don't live in the mountains, so I was a little concerned about the thin air but didn't have any issues during our round.
-Navigation was easy with a little assist from the Udisc map throughout the course.
-I always appreciate an opportunity to stop at the car in the middle of a round.
-Signature holes IMO were #4, #12 and #21.
-The areas off the fairways were cleared out enough to make it extremely difficult to lose discs unless your disc gets stuck up high, out of reach in the trees
-Beautiful scenery that is likely 1000x better most days, but it was cloudy and snowing during our round.
-The clubhouse area was a unique, fun amenity that you don't see at a lot of courses.

Cons:

-The signs at the teepads only showed the distance and appeared to be temporary.
-Struggling to think of any other cons so I'll just move on....

Other Thoughts:

The fun factor here was a 5/5 for sure. The locals are very lucky to have a special place like this in their backyard.

It was snowing during our round, which wasn't ideal but that just makes me want to get back during the summer months to try it again and get an opportunity to spend some $$ at the shop!
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Upshawt1979
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Experience: 21 years 550 played 429 reviews
4.50 star(s)

The Wonder of Vu

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

I love a mountain course. This one has a few extra holes which is a nice bonus. I counted 22 all together. Obviously the elevation changes and wooded fairways make it a bit more of a challenge. Thin mountain air is another variable to account for if you're coming from the plains like I have to.

There are a couple of par 4 holes, but most everything is par 3. Thus, distances are usually manageable. Not bonking the trees is is usually the bigger concern for me. Shot shaping is key. The fairway is usually fairly defined, but there are a couple of tight gaps. Hitting the proper landing zone to give the best approach is also a strategic implication at times.

The tees are well constructed and level. The signs are pretty basic, but give you an idea of what to expect. I couldn't see any problem with the baskets. There are some blind shots, but the hard to spot ones have slow moving vehicle reflectors (large, orange triangles) that hang over the pin.

There are a lot of good holes on this course. The best one for me was hole 12. It's a big downhill shot. Most of the way the line is in a clearing under power lines, but a stand of trees guard the pin at the bottom of the hill. I thought I nailed the drive, but ended up grazing the wire and sputtering out halfway down. Still a really fun tee shot.

Cons:

It is a pay to play, private course. Worth the price if you ask me. Planning ahead and booking a tee time might be advisable. I was there early on a weekday, and the place was mostly empty. Booking on Facebook was easy and they responded quickly to my requests.

A course map would be a nice feature for those who are not familiar with the layout. I didn't have a lot of trouble making my way around, but I did find an up to date map on another website that I checked once or twice. The hole info on the DGCR page I not current. There are 22 holes now, and some distances aren't accurate.

Other Thoughts:

I liked WonderVu a lot. The clubhouse hangout was sweet. Good use of the woods and elevation without being impossibly difficult. It doesn't have the majestic rocky features of Bucksnort, but there are some cool boulders and great scenery.

I was even through 9 holes. The back 9 got me pretty good, and I was 7 over after 18. DGCR app hasn't got the last four holes that complete the current layout, all par 3's that I played par on. Not too bad for a first visit, and I would surely return to attempt a better effort. If you're in the Denver or Boulder area it is totally worth the time and money to check this one out.
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