Ultimately, when rating a course, I try to give the numeric rating that best corresponds to the DGCR adjective for that number (e.g. 1.0 means a "Poor" course, 3.5 means a "Very Good" course, etc.). The single biggest factor in determining that, for me, is the quality of the throwing lines. The excitement, difficulty of choice, and fairness of the gameplay are most important, because I think that is the core of the sport. Practically, this means that maintenance, amenities, and navigation will be slightly de-emphasized unless they impede my ability to play all the holes of the course with fair conditions. I have no formula, but I compile a list of every course I've played from best to worst, stratified by quarter point ratings.
When people ask me why I play so many courses, I usually tell them two things. First, I love to be outdoors. I love to place myself in various natural environments, and throwing discs allows me to experience terrain in a different way, to see a landscape in relation to a moving, flying object, thus offering a different perspective on the beauty of that environment. Second, I love to explore the world. Yes, I drive hours to play courses--because on the way I get to see something new, something that I haven't experienced before, and that broadens my mind to have a fuller appreciation for life, nature, and civilization.
DGCR members I have thrown with:
Kendrian (28 courses), Bennybennybenny, HKujala, Giggleshack, wellsbranch250, Cerealman (4 courses), Moose33
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So that you can get a taste of how I rate if we share courses played, and so that I can shout out some courses that I don't necessarily give 5.0 ratings to, here's a selection of some of my favorite courses at each rating, including my top overall rated:
1. [5.0] Harmony Bends (Columbia, MO)
2. WR Jackson Memorial (Appling, GA)
3. [4.75] Bucksnort (Pine, CO)
4. Harmon Hills (Fall Branch, TN)
5. Hobbs Farm (Carrolton, GA)
6. [4.5] Hornets' Nest Park (Charlotte, NC)
7. Beaver Ranch (Conifer, CO)
8. [4.25] Brazos Park East (Waco, TX)
9. Old Settlers' Park (Round Rock, TX)
10. Bailey DGC (Bailey, CO)
11. Westside DGC (Rocky Face, GA)
12. North GA Canopy Tours (Lula, GA)
13. [4.0] East Metro Park (Manor, TX)
14. Circle C Metro Park (Austin, TX)
15. Perkerson Park (Atlanta, GA)
16. The Chain Links @ Nashboro - Big Course (Nashville, TN)
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29. [3.75] Little Mulberry Park (Dacula, GA)
30. Central Park (Cumming, GA)
43. [3.5] Lake Dillon (Dillon, CO)
50. [3.25] White Oak Park (Dallas, GA)
61. [3.0] Sedgley Woods (Philadelphia, PA)
80. [2.75] Short Mtn. Distillery - White Lightning (Smithville, TN)
94. [2.5] Brahan Spring Park (Huntsville, AL)
113. [2.25] Laurel Park (St. Peters, MO)
131. [2.0] BIG DGC (Belleville, IL)
144. [1.75] Bobby Brown State Park (Elberton, GA)
Aces:
12/2020 JP Moseley #2 (189')
12/2020 Victory Street Park #4 (126')
5/2021 Flying Armadillo - Big Course #18 (205')
7/2021 Johnny Roberts #14 (171')
9/2021 Cane Ridge Short #5 (207')
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