Alamosa, CO

Alamosa DGC

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MonDragonDisc
Experience: 7.9 years 14 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

#where is my disc? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 17, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Cool layout in a river bottom offers challenging play through the trees. Each hole seemed to have a tree or two playing into it, you need to have both a forehand and a backhand to play some of the dog legs. Really fun course from what I am used to playing on.

Cons:

To get to each tee pads you had to cross the previous fairway. Keep your head up and watch for discs flying at you. For such a nice course I only saw one other person there. It was kind of creepy, like the start to a scary movie. Finding my disc was challenging at times, mostly because it is yellow and everything out there was yellow at the time.

Other Thoughts:

I would play this course again any time. I would have played it twice but the wife was ready to go. Bring bug spray and where pants or long socks, the sticker bushes just kill you.
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Upshawt1979
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Experience: 20.9 years 550 played 429 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Alamosa Appreciation 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 23, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Alamosa DGC is not extremely difficult, with a little water and some tall grass, but little elevation change and short average hole length. Open and brushy with sandy fairways. There are enough trees to create some interesting holes, and provide shade in the summer. A lot of birdies out there if you are driving and putting well. I shot a 50 on my first round, and par is posted at a generous 57. The three par 4 holes I scored 3's, and I had 4 deuces. Could potentially shoot a really low number here, I missed a few other birdie putts. There is a course map in the parking lot, and nice signs on each hole. Tees are concrete, and the baskets are all respectable. Very easy layout to follow.

Cons:

Not difficult, perfect for beginners. Kind of bland, adequate, but nothing spectacular. Water on a few holes, and some tall grass, could lose a disc potentially. Advanced players will likely find this course to be way to easy.

Other Thoughts:

The third and final course of a 3 day Colorado trip, my father and I were a bit relieved to see the flat area that Alamosa DGC is occupying. The 2 days prior were far more taxing physically. Not amazing, but still fun, playing for low scores in a nice little park. San Luis Brewing Company in town was a perfect follow up for lunch and some craft beers.
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jeffboi
Experience: 10 years 14 played 14 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun Little Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is very well maintained and the concrete tee boxes and baskets all in prefect shape. This may be the cleanest disc golf park you will ever play - there was no litter to found anywhere. The course is short, but well designed and easy to find tees and baskets. If you are in the neighborhood, I recommend you stop by.

Cons:

17 has no landing area and there is undergrowth about a foot tall which could make it hard to find your disc. On 18 I was a little confused by the small amount of water short right - there is a lot more water long left.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice 18 Holes 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 26, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I've spent a second summer in Alamosa and have probably played this course 50 times now.

Excellent concrete tee pads, very good signs, and all baskets in perfect condition, including a practice basket near the parking lot. There is a porta-potty at the parking lot, but no water so bring your own.

There are two 9-hole loops that start and end near the parking lot, which makes it easy to start on hole 10 if a group is already on the first tee.

Half of the holes on the course are 180 - 250 feet, so many opportunities for birdies and ace runs. In spite of the short hole lengths, there are enough trees and brush to require different lines, and several of the holes favor RHFH or LHBH players as they need a right fade. I'd estimate that 90% of the locals throw RHFH.

The three par 4's are marginal, and were played as par 3's during a recent tournament.

There is no a lot of elevation change here, but a couple of holes do have a modest downhill drive that adds some interest.

In spite of the short length, there are 18 pretty decent holes here and I enjoy the variety.

The ground is very sandy so shots tend to stay put once they land. Not a roller-friendly course at all.

Cons:

Some of the cottonwoods on the course are dying or dead, so there are a lot of branches and logs on the ground. Not really a problem, but they do catch a shot now and then.

This is a compact layout, so a few of the baskets are close together and a couple of teepads are near the previous hole's fairway.

Other Thoughts:

The hole info shows 7 holes with water in play, but the two summers I've been here the course has been dry.
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RevDrDisc
Experience: 46.9 years 114 played 17 reviews
3.00 star(s)

High Altitude Disc Golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 21, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

A nice map greets you at the parking lot before hole #1. The back nine sign should probably be above the front nine sign to be more logical. Layout is fairly systematic holes play in a clock-wise rotation. Nice signage with corporate sponsors. Set in some mature trees along old river bottom and managed by the City Park and Rec. New concrete pads really stand out.
A nice variety of shots required.

Cons:

No long or wide open holes. Lots of sand. Still some thick rough at times. I do not like retreating down the fairway to find the next tee which probably happens 14 out of 18 times.

Other Thoughts:

It is great to have another Disc Golf Course in the San Luis Valley. This one is near the population center and very playable even for beginners. You may want to double check you are throwing at the proper basket first time out.
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