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Anthem DGC reviews
14
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One Chorus, 9 Times
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 12, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
(1.510 Rating) A neighborhood nine with similar play start to finish.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Like many courses that I've rated at the 1.5 level, I had a tough time coming up with pros for this one. I scored the beauty for this one roughly middle of the pack and decided to include it up here in the pros. The park has extraordinarily well-done landscaping for a place that houses a disc golf course. Groomed bushes, trees and lawns were present throughout the entire park. A volunteer was actually in the process of improving the park while I was here. Two thumbs up to those involved in keeping this place looking the best it can be.
- ADDED LENGTH - Anthem was listed at 1633 feet long on DGCR before I showed up here. Sometime in the last couple years all the baskets were moved, and over 1000 feet of distance was added. One hole is even over 400 feet long, and nothing is shy of 200 feet long. Great for an MA2 like me, but perhaps not so for the neighborhood player with a 200-foot arm.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - The added length makes the course less beginner friendly, but I still think Anthem is so, regardless of the changes. The park is still mostly forgiving and openish as previously designed. The odds of losing a disc is low, but possible if one throws it over the fence along the park's east boundary.
- PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - After finishing (9), there is a great photo opportunity of the downtown Vegas skyline from a tunnel looking north.
- TEES - Big 6-foot by 12-foot concrete tees. Tee (1) still does aim in the wrong direction, despite the moved baskets.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Like many courses that I've rated at the 1.5 level, I had a tough time coming up with pros for this one. I scored the beauty for this one roughly middle of the pack and decided to include it up here in the pros. The park has extraordinarily well-done landscaping for a place that houses a disc golf course. Groomed bushes, trees and lawns were present throughout the entire park. A volunteer was actually in the process of improving the park while I was here. Two thumbs up to those involved in keeping this place looking the best it can be.
- ADDED LENGTH - Anthem was listed at 1633 feet long on DGCR before I showed up here. Sometime in the last couple years all the baskets were moved, and over 1000 feet of distance was added. One hole is even over 400 feet long, and nothing is shy of 200 feet long. Great for an MA2 like me, but perhaps not so for the neighborhood player with a 200-foot arm.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - The added length makes the course less beginner friendly, but I still think Anthem is so, regardless of the changes. The park is still mostly forgiving and openish as previously designed. The odds of losing a disc is low, but possible if one throws it over the fence along the park's east boundary.
- PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - After finishing (9), there is a great photo opportunity of the downtown Vegas skyline from a tunnel looking north.
- TEES - Big 6-foot by 12-foot concrete tees. Tee (1) still does aim in the wrong direction, despite the moved baskets.
Cons:
Several issues and repetitive.
- THE WALK BACK - Unless one also throws the unmarked reverse nine, (I see no point), the walk back is going to suck. Hole (9) finishes almost a half mile walk from tee (1).
- PRIVATE - On the walk back to my car I saw two no-trespassing signs. Whoops.
- MULTI USE HAZARDS - Walking paths and other park amenities are in play on every hole. Despite showing up before 8AM, there were already lots of dogwalkers and joggers in the park. I had to pause my play several times.
- REPETITIVE - Every basket is located along either the east or west slope of the park's edge. Every basket was also placed within 10-feet of several bushes, sometimes 5-feet. It felt like there were only two types of plays here.
- NAVIGATION AND SIGNAGE - Zero signage. The previous pad embedded signs have been scoured as they no longer apply due to the moved baskets. I think it's plausible that the course can be figured out as it follows a northerly direction the whole time, but map-less first timers without a nav app could easily skip a hole or two.
- AMENITIES AND EXTRAS - With the exception of the concrete tees and baskets, there are no amenities or extras. The baskets are also not high quality.
- PARKING - Street parking only
- TIME PLAY - Although I finished the round in 20 minutes, it took almost another 10 minutes to get back to my car.
- THE WALK BACK - Unless one also throws the unmarked reverse nine, (I see no point), the walk back is going to suck. Hole (9) finishes almost a half mile walk from tee (1).
- PRIVATE - On the walk back to my car I saw two no-trespassing signs. Whoops.
- MULTI USE HAZARDS - Walking paths and other park amenities are in play on every hole. Despite showing up before 8AM, there were already lots of dogwalkers and joggers in the park. I had to pause my play several times.
- REPETITIVE - Every basket is located along either the east or west slope of the park's edge. Every basket was also placed within 10-feet of several bushes, sometimes 5-feet. It felt like there were only two types of plays here.
- NAVIGATION AND SIGNAGE - Zero signage. The previous pad embedded signs have been scoured as they no longer apply due to the moved baskets. I think it's plausible that the course can be figured out as it follows a northerly direction the whole time, but map-less first timers without a nav app could easily skip a hole or two.
- AMENITIES AND EXTRAS - With the exception of the concrete tees and baskets, there are no amenities or extras. The baskets are also not high quality.
- PARKING - Street parking only
- TIME PLAY - Although I finished the round in 20 minutes, it took almost another 10 minutes to get back to my car.
Other Thoughts:
Anthem did not strike the right chords to me. The course is very much impacted by the park's natural limitations, and the modified design hasn't really impacted anything other than needing to throw it farther. As is, a slightly below average niner and solid 1.5 level course to me. No need for anyone but baggers and neighborhood players to show up here. Like most of the courses I hit on this trip, the southwest style and landscape didn't really remind me closely of any course I've played.
8
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Doesn't feel like the desert 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 23, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
Tucked away in a big drainage basin with manicured banks, this is a breath of fresh air in the brown desert landscape. The grass is kept lush by the drainage, and the ground feels like ground does in the Midwest.
The course plays linearly down the basin, and all of the baskets are on the sides of the basin. There are virtually no obstacles in the middle of the basin, so the basket placement maximizes the available challenges. There are plenty of trees along the banks, so on many throws you'll need to shape your throws to give yourself the best shot at a birdie. And the baskets on slopes are a nice touch, providing the risk of a rollaway on a bad putt. Strangely, this course has more elevation than just about any other course in Vegas/Henderson (other than Mt. Charleston, of course).
All the tee pads are concrete, and navigation is not hard. After finishing the last hole, turn toward the middle of the basin and you should see the next tee. There are no tee signs, but they aren't really necessary.
The course plays linearly down the basin, and all of the baskets are on the sides of the basin. There are virtually no obstacles in the middle of the basin, so the basket placement maximizes the available challenges. There are plenty of trees along the banks, so on many throws you'll need to shape your throws to give yourself the best shot at a birdie. And the baskets on slopes are a nice touch, providing the risk of a rollaway on a bad putt. Strangely, this course has more elevation than just about any other course in Vegas/Henderson (other than Mt. Charleston, of course).
All the tee pads are concrete, and navigation is not hard. After finishing the last hole, turn toward the middle of the basin and you should see the next tee. There are no tee signs, but they aren't really necessary.
Cons:
Once you finish the 9th hole, you either have to walk the length of the course again or play it backwards. I haven't tried the latter option.
Most of the course was empty when I played it, but one hole was occupied by a couple dozen kids there for some party or something. There are basketball courts that could make finishing one or two holes difficult if they are in use.
The holes are on the shorter side, but they're not absurdly short. You can definitely play with a putter and a midrange, but birdies are hardly gimmes.
After rain (I played the day after a very heavy downpour), the grass can be soggy. I'm guessing this isn't usually the case, though.
The holes on the right side of the basin are not far from the fence, so errant throws will end up in someone's yard.
Most of the course was empty when I played it, but one hole was occupied by a couple dozen kids there for some party or something. There are basketball courts that could make finishing one or two holes difficult if they are in use.
The holes are on the shorter side, but they're not absurdly short. You can definitely play with a putter and a midrange, but birdies are hardly gimmes.
After rain (I played the day after a very heavy downpour), the grass can be soggy. I'm guessing this isn't usually the case, though.
The holes on the right side of the basin are not far from the fence, so errant throws will end up in someone's yard.
Other Thoughts:
I brought my dog here and had a nice walk and a quick round. I wouldn't go out of your way to play here, but I'm glad they put in a course, and it's the only close course for Anthem residents. If you have the place to yourself, the gently rolling hills will make for a pleasant round.
