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Barr Systems DGC reviews
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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
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Experience:
10.3 years
659 played
639 reviews
Solid 9 hole course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 15, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
(2.073 Rating) (REVISED - replayed September 2017) The new Barr layout is a big step up from the old course. One of the better true 9 hole courses I've played so far (9th out of 43). It definitely left me envisioning how to design in an addition 9 holes on site. For quick reference, I rated the old Barr layout at (1.447)
- UNIQUENESS FOR A 9 HOLE - Looking back at my notes on the other 9 holes courses I've played, I currently have Barr slotted as the 4th most unique and just behind Lake Okahumpka south of Ocala. Hole (8) is a nice dogleg left with a defined but challenging line. There are loosely defined pocket shots, blind shots, a water carry, open plays and wooded holes with moderately defined lanes to throw down. There is also a mid-range 500 foot open par 4 that ends on a slope. Just reachable for the big guns.
- QUICK PLAY A single, can easily complete a full 9 in under 40 minutes. groups of 4 probably can play in under 75 minutes.
- BEAUTY - The raw beauty of the course is a touch above average. Much better than the old layout. This course even has a water fountain on number (2) and its definitely my favorite hole.
- MAINTENANCE - The grounds have been well mowed prior to both my rounds here. The course appears to be constantly trimmed and manicured. There was very little trash spotted despite a lack of garbage cans.
- FORGIVENESS - The odds of losing a disc due to an errant shot is low. There is significant water in play on (2), but that's about it. The tree canopy is mostly pine but few mixed deciduous trees and shrubs. Very few disc robbing palms.
- DIFFICULTY - About average, perhaps just a touch easier than the old layout. Advanced players should break par while most intermediate players should be even or so.
- TIME WAITING - I've spent zero seconds waiting to throw over two rounds here. There are only a couple of paths crossing threw the course and I saw zero runners and walkers on them.
- UNIQUENESS FOR A 9 HOLE - Looking back at my notes on the other 9 holes courses I've played, I currently have Barr slotted as the 4th most unique and just behind Lake Okahumpka south of Ocala. Hole (8) is a nice dogleg left with a defined but challenging line. There are loosely defined pocket shots, blind shots, a water carry, open plays and wooded holes with moderately defined lanes to throw down. There is also a mid-range 500 foot open par 4 that ends on a slope. Just reachable for the big guns.
- QUICK PLAY A single, can easily complete a full 9 in under 40 minutes. groups of 4 probably can play in under 75 minutes.
- BEAUTY - The raw beauty of the course is a touch above average. Much better than the old layout. This course even has a water fountain on number (2) and its definitely my favorite hole.
- MAINTENANCE - The grounds have been well mowed prior to both my rounds here. The course appears to be constantly trimmed and manicured. There was very little trash spotted despite a lack of garbage cans.
- FORGIVENESS - The odds of losing a disc due to an errant shot is low. There is significant water in play on (2), but that's about it. The tree canopy is mostly pine but few mixed deciduous trees and shrubs. Very few disc robbing palms.
- DIFFICULTY - About average, perhaps just a touch easier than the old layout. Advanced players should break par while most intermediate players should be even or so.
- TIME WAITING - I've spent zero seconds waiting to throw over two rounds here. There are only a couple of paths crossing threw the course and I saw zero runners and walkers on them.
Cons:
- TEES - The biggest issue with a new course is generally the tees which obviously comes with territory of being a new course. All 9 of them as of this review are artificial turf. I will update my rating when/if they are installed.
- SPACING - Below average. Several of the fairways feel partially shared. Hole (3) and (6) fairways cross each other. Some of the tees are close to the prior basket. Considering that permanent tees are not in yet, this can easily be adjusted. In the chance there are a bunch of groups here, you will need to be aware of other groups teeing off.
- ELEVATION - Really not that much, probably average for Florida which is about 15 feet of change throughout an entire course layout. Elevation is used where it's available on holes (2,3,4, and 6)
- ACEABILITY - like the old layout, very few aceable holes. Hole (7) will probably be your only good shot at one.
- CHARACTER - Being a new course, the course lacks most of the character items that you'd find at an older established course. No course map, no community board, no hole signage, no trash cans, no alternate tees or alternate pin placements. The tees however, are generally shaded well and there is seating at (6) tee and a picnic table near (2) basket.
- NAVIGATION - There's a course map on the DGCR site, which is a good plus as its needed. I did find navigation to be an issue being solo and a first timer. I had check my map after a few hoes. I will add that it was ideal to have hole (9) basket end at (1) tee, making second loops seamless. Parking is a good 500 feet from tee (1) and basket (9)
- DRAINAGE - The 150 foot wide swale along hole (6) is actually a dry retention pond. It was very much completely filled up during my second round here making 4 holes nearly impossible to play. A local told me that that this occurs several times during the summer when the area gets 4 or 5 inches or rain over a couple days.
- JOB - Seriously, how does one get a job here.
- SPACING - Below average. Several of the fairways feel partially shared. Hole (3) and (6) fairways cross each other. Some of the tees are close to the prior basket. Considering that permanent tees are not in yet, this can easily be adjusted. In the chance there are a bunch of groups here, you will need to be aware of other groups teeing off.
- ELEVATION - Really not that much, probably average for Florida which is about 15 feet of change throughout an entire course layout. Elevation is used where it's available on holes (2,3,4, and 6)
- ACEABILITY - like the old layout, very few aceable holes. Hole (7) will probably be your only good shot at one.
- CHARACTER - Being a new course, the course lacks most of the character items that you'd find at an older established course. No course map, no community board, no hole signage, no trash cans, no alternate tees or alternate pin placements. The tees however, are generally shaded well and there is seating at (6) tee and a picnic table near (2) basket.
- NAVIGATION - There's a course map on the DGCR site, which is a good plus as its needed. I did find navigation to be an issue being solo and a first timer. I had check my map after a few hoes. I will add that it was ideal to have hole (9) basket end at (1) tee, making second loops seamless. Parking is a good 500 feet from tee (1) and basket (9)
- DRAINAGE - The 150 foot wide swale along hole (6) is actually a dry retention pond. It was very much completely filled up during my second round here making 4 holes nearly impossible to play. A local told me that that this occurs several times during the summer when the area gets 4 or 5 inches or rain over a couple days.
- JOB - Seriously, how does one get a job here.
Other Thoughts:
Definitely worth a look see if you live in the Gainesville area. Out of area players should check off Northside and Jonesville first before hitting this one. Being from out of the area myself, I made sure I played this one twice to solidify my thoughts. I've enjoyed this fun, entertaining and quick round.
