Revised since
my original post 5 years ago:
Difference being Harmony Bends knocked Toboggan out of my top 5. Toboggan still wows me, and has at least 9 holes that would genuinely be sig holes on pretty much any other course (1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 17). I still think it's an amazing
course, but I simply don't have the game to match it, and all of these are simply more enjoyable rounds for me.
I also think Mt Airy deserves an Honorable Mention... absolute joy to play, without the @$$ kicking the Toboggan gives me.
Bogey's Top 5:
Brackett's Bluff (orig) - Totally cool. Great variety, novetly, chill factor, looks great, Hanging Basket, Rock Hole, elevlation all over some of these holes, nice flat and green in the valley, sick dropoff to the creek. So unique, so cool, so unlike anything else. Consider myself very lucky to have played here.
Steady Ed Headrick Memorial (IDGC): If the PDGA puts a course in, and names it after Steady Ed, it had better be damn good, no? So friggin' complete, there's nothing else to say. Great shot variety, challenging, but not killer, nice views of lake & water shots, dual pins, pads, extras and ammenities galore. This is what happens when the right people, with the right desire, experience, land and resources make a course. Perhaps the single best DG experience I've
ever had.
Flip - I still love this place. Not gold level, but maybe that's part of why I enjoy it more. Land that's incredibly well-suited to disc golf. My first round here, I kinda thought the first 3 holes were just alright, weak links in the chain. Now I think they're like sleepers, just settin' you up for 4, 5, 6, then 7... keep going. I'm all for a great 18 instead of a good 24. Bill
already one of the best 18's... then he added 6 more great holes. Variety, elevation changes, atmoshpere, simplicity, TLC touches like no other place. Great blend of charm and challenge.
Flyboy - I sooooo freakin' loved this place! Wonderfully conceived holes, shot variety, challenging but reasonably so. Great, no...
superb water shots:
THINK... The Mando hole, basket on a tree, basket sunk in the ground, winds it's way all around a gorgeous community novelty, variety, vibe, hosts, the hanger. Hole 3... hole 3 again!
Harmony Bends: Simply an amazing course. Reasons detailed in
my review.
There's my top 5. What they all have in common is: truly beautiful courses to look at, great variety, elevation changes, challenge, numerous memorable holes, and little touches that make them unique - not your average DG experience.