Bowdoinham, ME

Acker's Acres - The Wicked

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Geer_Boggles
Experience: 13.9 years 7 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Acker's Acres - The Wicked 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has great elevation. Flat to start, second is a sharp uphill to the right. Followed by a steep downhill 420' footah.
Plenty of benches to rest on and the pads are solid and level. The course has a good mix of technical & open but mostly towards the technical side.
Signs have been updated within the past couple years and accurately reflect hole basket placement.
Atmosphere is VERY relaxed and friendly. You won't find a better owner anywhere.
Very reasonable pricing

Cons:

Not much of a pro shop. Not a lot of Discs for sale.
Not enough parking for how popular the course is.

Other Thoughts:

I've always loved Acker's Acres in general but The Wicked was the first course I played there and still continue to play.

Acker's has had one of the best atmospheres I've ever experienced and Dave and his wife (owners) are the friendliest people in the world. I've played many other courses all over Maine and by and far this has been my favorite. As long as I'm in Maine I will be a lifer.
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cmcnamara
Experience: 5 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

great simple course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 8, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Not as challenging as the other 18 at Ackers, but still a course where you'll have to hit some technical drives as well as toss your distance discs well. The Ackers have a beautiful piece if property, and these courses have some of my favorite spots; it really epitomizes disc-golf-in-Maine for me.

Cons:

It can get muddy in areas when wet. not much for a clubhouse.
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Lynchpyn
Experience: 11 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

No rest for the Wicked 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great owners who are as friendly now as they were as a start up. Just want you to have fun. The only free "rental" discs in the business for bringing noob friends. Just off 201, 197, and I-295 means they're close to everywhere, but feel miles from nowhere once you start playing. Nice pro shop with snacks and drinks.

The Wicked is their cornerstone course. It's gotten better every year of the 12 or so I've played there. Very fun course that won't dismantle a newbie, and won't bore a pro. Fair uphill shots on 2,5,9 and 17. Some good downhills too. Some lefts, some rights, lots of trees but none that are so obnoxious as to be peppered like they were hit with machine gun fire. There is some water to contend with on several holes, and a LOT on 18. But they leave a net and a canoe there to use if you go swimming. Great people.

I usually shoot 5 to 10 below, but I think I've played the course 100 times. It's not easy, but it's not hard. My buddies are challenged to par, meaning it's just that much more fun for them to chase the white whale. We are far from pros. Amateurs to pros will have fun here.

Cons:

I don't live next to them anymore.

Can get crowded, but that's just due to the awesomeness. Even then there's tons of parking and a beast course in Twisted to divert disc golfer traffic.

Other Thoughts:

I moved to Bowdoinham as Acker's transitioned from a quirky and impossible 9-hole par 3 to a legit destination location. Always friendly ownership and cool people that play there. Has to be a prime time stop on the Maine disc golf circuit. Have fun!
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mainediscgolfer
Experience: 15.9 years 23 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 29, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great course one of the best around very well kept easy to get around it is fun to play there are some chances for aces and there are some holes that will challege you one of my favs they also have a board on each hole for you to right your name if you get an ace
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Discobedience
Experience: 14.8 years 89 played 12 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Dont miss Acres Acres 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 7, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of Maine's best disc golf locations. They have two courses and both of them are fantastic. Upkeep is done on this course regularly always making for a great experience. The course owners Barb and Dave are nice as can be. There is a nice balance of long and short holes pressing you to use a varied amount of shots. Located in Bowdoinham, ME you are in the middle of Maine's disc golf Mecca - it's a great location to be able to see a lot of different courses in one area. Feel welcome at this golf course, bring some food and some bevarages and enjoy during your round.

Cons:

There aren't too many bad things to say about this place. One of my only complaints are a few specific holes, all problems which could be fixed by a tee pad relocation or the removal of certain trees. That being said the owner is open to suggestions and will make adjustments if he feels the are reasonable. If you lose a disc in their pond chances are you might never see it again, I;m not sure how often someone dives there.

Other Thoughts:

If you're visiting Maine, this should be on your list of places to go. Two great courses with a great mix of long and short holes - backhand and flick holes. There are also many great courses within a half hours drive.
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