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Clear Fork Reservoir DGC

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kinger
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.1 years 101 played 101 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 25, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

~Technical intermediate level course
~Two basket positions
~Nice shot variety
~Utilizes elevation and terrain very well
~Decent navigational aids on signs and baskets
~Beautiful scenic backdrop, peaceful surroundings

Cons:

~Minor navigational quirks through the first handful of holes
~Basic amenities, no restroom facilities, trash cans, or seating areas
~Green Prodigy baskets can be tough to spot in areas

Other Thoughts:

Enjoyed a late October afternoon round during peak leaf season. The backdrop of the reservoir around the brightly colored trees make this course pop in Autumn Glory. It's a beautiful park and the course is spread across a wonderful tract of land.

A solid mix of technical wooded lines sprinkled with some long open holes provide good shot variety. Overall the average hole lengths play to the intermediate skill level, but the tight lines required on most holes will create a fun challenge for most skill levels.

The course has concrete tee pads, post and panel signs at each hole with two basket positions available allowing for even more variety on the layout. The baskets are green Prodigy models and the color can blend into the landscape at times. Navigation was a touch tricky at first since there is some minor criss-crossing and backtracking required. Navigation is helped out by "next tee" arrows on all tee signs and tape on the baskets. After the first 4 or 5 holes it became much easier to find my way, but I did have to pull the map up a few times to be sure.

Good amount of elevation, and wonderful terrain. You'll be walking near the water's edge initially, and the course weaves it's way around a few distinct sections of the park. Holes 1 and 18 are right near the parking area so it forms a convenient loop. It's in a fairly primitive park area so traffic is minimal and peaceful serenity is maximized.

It's a fun course where I mostly threw mids and fairways with a handful of holes allowing for the distance drivers to come out and play. A touch basic overall, and would benefit from restroom facilities, and some picnic tables. Would not hesitate to throw this one again.
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Zjaypo
Experience: 9.1 years 10 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great mix 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

- good mix of open and woodland areas
- good parking
- mostly easy to navigate
- picnic areas
- usually not many players at once
- some picturesque holes/tees with the lake as backdrop

Cons:

- woods tend to get pretty muddy in parts
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EGraham69
Experience: 4.9 years 7 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Pleasurable Experience 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful scenery. There's a lake, lot's of open space and a patch of flowers in the forest.

Extremely well marked. Could use some new signage by the tee boxes but still legible signage.

Few spots where losing a disc is possible.

Clearly maintained and regularly mowed.

Cons:

Kind of hard to get a feel for the course. While there was a good variety of shots some holes were extremely short and were followed by extremely long. I guess what I'm trying to say is it didn't "flow" exceptionally well. Some slick mud on the last 4 or 5 holes.

A significant amount of small tree stumps were still present in the woods. I kicked at least 5 or 6. Found myself looking straight down when I was walking to throw my next shot.

Some of the holes in the woods are too wooded and cannot be played without throwing a disc into a tree. I bent one of my discs from throwing it into a tree.

Other Thoughts:

One of my favorite holes I've seen is on this course. Hole 17 consists of 3 things: the tee, a giant open field and a basket 300+ feet away. I found the simplicity of this fun and entertaining while still being a challenge .

Overall a great time and about a 15-20 minute drive off of 77. If I'm in the area I'd play it again. Got through it in about an hour and 40.
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patrickwj2
Experience: 14.9 years 62 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Really nice park, good course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 22, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Concrete tees, tape on baskets and good signage directing you between holes, variety of distances and elevation change, solid usage of the space provided. Really enjoyed the wooded portion for the most part and that part of the Course will only get better as it matures.

Cons:

Still pretty raw areas on the wooded holes, though that's to be expected on a newer course. The park section was hard to navigate without signs, multiple times i was standing on a tee not sure which direction to throw. I won't count lack of tee signs as a negative in my score because course is still young.

Other Thoughts:

I had an enjoyable round overall, there's a hand full of holes that I really enjoyed (2,12-13,16-18) some of those with pin placements that left me deliberating on the tee which line to try. Hole 5 and 6 were perplexing, 5 taking a pretty much 135° angle and 6 with a very bad tee pad. Also listing hole 18 as a par 3 seems a little crazy given the maybe unnecessary Mando. The park being closed and having to park right by the street was weird also.I started on hole 12 and thru 18 was really enjoying the round, but the park holes fell a little flat for me, some strange distance choices and shapes at times IMO. A few holes felt really short that would have been more interesting a bit longer, then you'd throw a hole that need pro power to even have a putt, not a lot in between.Good time overall through, I wouldn't make a long drive to come, but I'd definitely play it again if I'm in the area.
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Notverygood
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 76 played 35 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Pretty and fun. Pretty fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 25, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is a lot of fun. A decent mix of open park holes and tight wooded shots. A few short birdie runs and a few long bomb holes.
Overall a great mix.
The course plays through a beautiful park on the edge of the reservoir, green grass and gentle rolling hills add to the ambiance.
The baskets! Oh the brand new MVP baskets. They are in great shape and grab discs well.
There are some navigational signs that really help point you in the right direction.

Cons:

The signage could be upgraded. There are laminated signs at most tees, but several have deteriorated and need replacing.
Navigation, although not terrible, could use some upgrades as well. I didn't get lost, but, you need to keep your eyes open and look out for the next tee.
Although most tee pads were new and sufficient, there was a natural pad still and several that seemed a bit short.

Other Thoughts:

Overall a very enjoyable golf experience. The park is beautiful and the nice mix of holes was fun. With a few more updates, this course has some great potential.

If you're in the area, I would highly recommend playing here!
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nick1234
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 16, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is in a beautiful area. I though that this course had a nice variety of holes that require players to take an assortment of different shots. I thought that the designers were pretty creative and made good use of the land that was available. Nice mix of open and wooded holes. Overall, the tees were pretty nice quality as well, and I was very impressed with the baskets too. Definitely worth a trip.

Cons:

I thought that some holes could have used a little more signage to direct players. I was pretty confused the first time I went. This was probably mostly my fault, but I stood on a tee facing the wrong direction for quite a while trying to find the basket the first time I went. Some of the short bridges that went over small streams/creeks seemed a little disappointing (and slippery!).

Other Thoughts:

I've only been to a handful of courses so I don't have too much to compare this course with because I am still pretty new to the game. I was still very impressed with this course.

Course is by a large body of water, so watch out for mosquitoes!

Hole 17 certainly gives you enough room for a big throw, but I've spent my fair share of time recovering my disks from some extremely thick brush.
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CraftyCracka420
Experience: 25.9 years 53 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice new coarse 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Really liked it new coarse nice new prodigy baskets really like them first time I have played on them in my top 2 baskets would be number one if more coarses had them it's my favorite but don't want to get too use to them cause I just don't play on them enough brand new coarse it's worth playing

Cons:

A lot of downed trees and hole 8 has a tree that feel on it dead center and basket is holding up the tree looks like it got lucky and didn't destroy it just needs tree cut off of it before it does damage doesn't have permanent signs yet but still pretty easy to navigate Thur the coarse tho

Other Thoughts:

Brand new coarse so it will get better with time just wish I lived closer I played it cause I was there in town for 2 days but this and other coarses around it are worth the trip
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Jesse Santiago
Experience: 24.2 years 116 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

First time 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 13, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course gives you a wide variety shots and really tests everything you have in your arsenal. It's very scenic and clean as well as quiet and beautiful. There are a great mix of wooded and open holes. There are grip it and rip it holes and there are short finesse shots through the woods. There are next tee signs and tape on the baskets to guide your way. The course flows very nicely. Concrete tee pads and Prodigy baskets are also huge added bonuses. If you're in the area, check it out!

Cons:

My only cons are all the poison ivy (can't do a whole lot about where nature puts that stuff) and new tee signs are needed. The current signage have been drenched a few times over by the looks of it and are deteriorating slowly.

Other Thoughts:

The pros completely outweigh the cons for me here and I will definitely be back!
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DiscinOhio
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 10.9 years 203 played 192 reviews
4.00 star(s)

One of the best around! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 12, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Note: Clear Fork just opened up a few weeks ago, so I won't include lack of signage, rough fairways, etc. in my review.

CFR disc golf is set right on the shores of a large scenic reservoir. The first tee sits at Picnic Area #1, an area that was pretty much abandon before this course was installed.

Lots of different shots here to challenge your game. A mix of scattered trees, dense woods, and open fields makes for an interesting round. The reservoir comes into play on a few holes as well.

Concrete tees, and Prodigy baskets. Prodigy is my favorite basket I've played on so far. Easy to see, and catches just about every shot that hits the chains.

Forms two 9-hole loops that end right at the parking lot.

I can't wait to come down here when the leaves begin to change. #2 has the best view of the reservoir, and would look beautiful in the fall time (even though it's still breathtaking in any season).

I like how the water creeps up on a few holes, but not overbearing where you'll lose 3 discs in a round.

Simple navigation. Big shout out to the person who spray painted navigational arrows around the course. Also, check out the first review of CFR for easy to follow directions to navigate the course.

There will be multiple pins for even more variety.

Very secluded area. Not much else going on here besides disc golf.

Good sized parking lot, but most of it is grass.

#7 was one my favorite holes. Blind downhill shot, with the reservoir behind the basket. It's shorter than you think!

#5 was great. Sharp fairway to the left with water behind the basket. Fun tee shot!

Also really enjoyed #2, #8, #12, and #16.

Cons:

There were some holes that seemed really cool, but after you realized how close your Drive was to the basket, it left you dissapointed. Wish a few holes were longer.

Only one set of tees.

This is the first restroom I've put in the cons section. Don't even walk in, you'll regret it for as long as you live.

Didn't include this in my review, as the course is brand new. No signage as of yet. Also, 10-16 has pretty rough fairways with logs, branches, mud, etc.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I really loved this course. It's a really fun play, and a great addition to the disc golf scene in central Ohio.

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tandrick
Experience: 13.7 years 11 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A great challenge with some beauty along the way. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course has a wide variety of shots available, and some really fun ones that are missing in a lot of the Columbus courses.

Concrete Pads
Prodigy Baskets
Loops around so you can play front or back 9 if you're strapped on time
Great mix of open/wooded, long/short, flat/hilly, hyzer/anhyzer/straight shots.
Mandos in play
Ace runs and bombs with different lines to make you use your whole bag. Pulled out a few discs I hadn't thrown in a very long time.
Flows pretty naturally and isn't too difficult to navigate.
VERY VERY FUN!! Some really cool signature shots that are risk/reward and make you think. It was nice to not know exactly what I was going to do every hole, but I had several ideas that I wanted to try and I could see myself trying multiple options in several rounds, not just until I have it figured out. This course will really make you think and reward great shots, while doing enough to punish those who don't execute the difficult throws well. Perfect balance.

Cons:

Some of the holes are close together, meaning that you can get held up waiting on other holes to finish. This doesn't come into play too often, but I wonder if larger tournaments will experience some back ups due to this.

Some blind shots, but these could be fixed with flags and of course the signage when it comes in.

A little messy with branches and natural debris in the fairways, but it is still brand new, this will go away.

Could be 4.5 if B pins and signage are put in.

Other Thoughts:

Lack of signage is only due to the course being so new. I played it the day they put the pins in. They are waiting to confirm potential B pin placements before they do signage, but signs are for sure on the way. It will be a little confusing to navigate until then. Be patient, and take time to walk up on the holes you are unsure about. There are a few blind shots.

Water in play is up to you about being a pro/con. I think it is a pro, but you can lose discs in the reservoir. There is also a swamp shot where you will be knee deep or more in mud to get your disc out. I like it, but beginners may not. You will likely need to skip the swamp shot if you cannot make it across, it isn't too long, but I imagine beginners losing a lot of discs in the swamp.

Overall, this course is a fantastic addition to OH disc golf. I would recommend it for amateurs and up, but beginners may want to go with someone who has played the course before until the signs go in. I wouldn't be surprised if this course was eventually a B or even A tier destination for PDGA. Especially if B pins are put in and the signage is up. GO PLAY THIS COURSE!!
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PRA88
Experience: 28.1 years 54 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Read for Navigation b4 Playing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 4, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Well laid out course (I am a little bias) with various throws. Nice teepads, and some really good scenery. Plenty of parking, and restrooms.
(Some would argue that these particular restrooms might not be considered a plus, but there has been talk of replacing them). There is some elevation with rolling hills and plenty plenty of trees. A good mix of open fairways, some moderately wooded, and some very tight technical wooded. Alternate (b pin) placements are likely to be decided and planned before the signs are made. Beautiful new baskets that stand out and are very easy to see. IMO a challenging but very fun course to play. I would say it's higher than a 3.5, but further from a 4.0 at this time. This rating is as if the major cons were already addressed, which most will be soon. Please read "Other Thoughts" for help with navigation. Enjoy the course!!

Cons:

I will list these as cons, although most of these will be addressed in the upcoming weeks:

--No signage yet, although they are being made very soon.
--Hole #12 teepad was not ready on pour day, but will be concrete inside of railroad ties soon.
--Teeepad #6 will eventually be addressed to level it out some, although it is acceptable (but still bothers me).
-- Course need a lot of cleanup as dead trees and branches are still common on most of the fairways in the woods...it is a brand new course and that will continue to be worked on.
--There is still some clearing of a couple trees and branches to be done on some of the wooded holes now that there's been a trial run.
--Some of the leaves and other green is going to be trimmed back to make the baskets more visible (#9 in particular).
--The marshy muck on #13 & #14 is hoped to be addressed using pallets, pavers, or cut up tree trunks.

Other Thoughts:

Screenshot this or take a pic to help until signage is installed:

--Tee #1 is in the belly of the circle drive to the left of the restrooms (facing). From #1 basket go to the right to the woodline to #2.
--Tee #2 throws the same direction as #1 down the hill towards the water, basket is at the bottom to the right near the shore (get a pic here). Walking away from #2 basket stay along the shoreline straight ahead to #3.
--From #3 basket go to the left & back toward #3 teepad on top of the hill in the middle of the area to #4.
--#4 is a straight short shot slightly uphill. From #4 basket go to the left to the #5 teepad directly behind #2 teepad.
--#5 basket is a hard more than 90 degree dogleg left (not visible from teepad) down by the water.
--#6 teepad is just to the right of #5 basket, almost straight uphill shot. From #6 basket go straight ahead & to the left for #7.
--#7 teepad is on edge of parking lot. Shot is straight down the hill and plays VERY SHORT near the water's edge. From #7 basket go to the right.
--#8 throw is between the trees and up to the left behind a older big tree. From #8 go right toward SR 97.
--#9 mando (for future b pin placement), basket is on the right edge of the woods by the parking lot. It is behind the tree branch acting as a canopy. From #9 basket go straight to the parking lot and cross into the wooded area on the other side of the road going toward SR 97.
--#10 is a slight right fairway. From #10 basket go left & forward further into the woods.
--#11 fairway is a hyzer (rhbh) down toward the entrance road in the 2nd picnic area. From #11 basket go to the right to teepad #12 (to be installed soon).
--#12 is a long straight wooded shot with the basket being slightly to the left at the end. From #12 basket go down to the road in picnic area 2 using the existing trail to the right or the short path to the left directly down to the road and toward parking lot to #13.
--#13 teepad is on the same side of the road but shoots across the road with basket being slightly left. From #13 basket go right and further up into woods.
--#14 shoots back down toward the road. From #14 basket go straight out of the woods & back across the road.
--#15 is positioned to throw across the water. From the teepad walk back toward the road to cross past #13 teepad and back up the existing trail to the left and take 1 of the 2 paths to the basket. From #15 basket forward and to the right back to the existing trail and then up to the right for #16.
--#16 is a shot out of the woods. From #16 basket go left to #17.
--#17 is a long slightly downhill shot to the opposite corner. From #17 basket backtrack straight up the hill on the woods edge to #18.
--#18 basket is on top of the hill to the right with a mando tree to stay left and to stay clear of the shelter house

Side notes: The crossing over to holes #2 & #5 was done to be able to provide a variety of unique shots of hyzers and anhyzers.

Joseph Bauer hit the 1st ACE about an hour after baskets were installed for the opening of the course on hole #13.
Congrats!!
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