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Medford, OR

Bear Creek DGC

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3.15(based on 5 reviews)
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ampmtnbkr2
Experience: 11.9 years 65 played 9 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Hit it if you need a round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 2, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you can bomb it, play here. Easy to walk -- ball golf course fairways and tee boxes. Few trees/obstacles. If you can throw straight, or with a gentle break, this place is for you. Water holes are easy to navigate -- you really need to mess up to hit water. Second set of baskets to choose from for 9, or to play another 9 for a full 18.

Cons:

Not for the weak armed. Ugly for a ball golf course, nice for a disc golf course. Not technically difficult.

Other Thoughts:

Little selection in this area of Oregon. I only had time to play 9, but had an okay time, joining four locals. One knew what he was doing, one was on the right path, the other two were new to the game in the past year. Regulars to the lesser course in neighboring Ashland, they were ecstatic to play here. It is a good course for newbies (though they may have to throw a lot on these longer fairways) and people who can throw 350'+. Very open fairways.

Worth the $6.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 46 years 1562 played 1507 reviews
3.00 star(s)

One Of The Better Disc Courses On A Ball Golf Course! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is probably the 15th or 20th disc golf course i've played on ball courses. Bear Creek managed to avoid the biggest mistake that most of them make: That is not making us disc golfers feel like we are just throwing over a vast expanse of manicured green lawns. Bear Creek somehow kept the intimacy that one usually feels on a disc golf course.

The day I played there were more disc golfers on the course than regular guys. The reasonable fee is $4 for 9 holes and $7 for a full 18. I started just after a family group of six beginners had started.

You tee off on the grass just like Tiger does. They've recently installed new Discatchers so there are now two baskets on each hole. The other set of baskets are some decent looking homemade ones. They play very similar to the Discatchers. It I were in charge of this operation, I would remove these nomemade baskets. They don't add anything and are kind of an eyesore. The tee sign give you the distance for either basket.

The course is long with seven holes playing all 400' but doesn't feel wide open like most courses on ball golf courses. The baskets are stragically placed near water or trees or just beyond the golf greens. # 3 is long at over 700' but has forest on the left and water along most of the right side. # 5 features a short carry over water. It's routine for any rec players although the beginning group of six optioned to skip it.

Cons:

I always like to see at least one short Ace run. For most of us, there were no possibility of an Ace.

Pay to play although fees are reasonable.

Fairly long for many players.

More open than most courses.

Having to share the course with the regulars.

Other Thoughts:

I didn't inquire about renting a cart as I thought I could handle 9 holes. I didn't see any carts on the course. The last time I rented a cart there were all these really old, decrepid golfers and they were all walking the course. I was pretty embarrassed to be the only one on the course driving a cart.

I would think that Bear Creek being the disc golf operation in Medford should generate a nice income from the disc golfers. It seems to be working.
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marscruzer
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Now has 18 holes and 9 new Discatchers 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 5, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a good as it gets in Medford, for now (2018).
Easy to find and easy access. Good parking.
Right next to Bowling Alley. Look for the giant bowling pin on the east side of Hiway 99 south of E. Barnett.
Usually not crowded. It's close to food and drink.
Good for intermediate players who can bomb.
Good place to work on your distance form. They installed 9 new Innova Discatchers recently. (@2018) Other baskets are homemade but passable.There is weekly league action, look at Rogue Valley Disc Golf Club on Facebook.

Cons:

Although there are 18 baskets there are only 9 fairways. There are 2 baskets for each tee pad. Not very demanding for experienced players or those who like the challenge of elevation changes, more obstacles and tight lines. Mostly flat on land next to Bear Creek. Some holes are a bit long for beginners. Has 2 or 3 short holes ~200ft. Tee area is same as ball golf, grass with divots.

Other Thoughts:

Pretty wide open except for a small lake, a creek crossing and the ubiquitous Oregon blackberry bushes on the sides. A scattering of trees and bushes. Cut grass fairways. Geese. Play is shared with ball golfers on a 9 hole ball golf course. Benches at each hole. Maps in the Clubhouse. Friendly locals. $7 for 18 holes.
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Im_Ryno
Experience: 14.9 years 379 played 19 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Pleasantly Surprised 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 29, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

I was really happy with this place. I looked at pictures and judged it immediately on their baskets, which was a mistake. It was a lot of fun! The course plays on a 9 hole golf course which really let's you test your accuracy on long distance shots. And the holes have some distance! The baskets aren't Disc Catchers by any means but they didn't hurt my play at all. Beer at the pro shop! Very friendly girl working the front desk.

Cons:

Having some nice baskets would be really cool. But like I said - the ones they have, although a little goofy looking, weren't that bad. The landscaper needs to step up his game a bit. Get those greens lookin' green again!

Other Thoughts:

I'd definitely play here again if I'm ever in town.
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aarontaylor777
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Disc Golf is back in Medford 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 4, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Plays on a golf course. Easily accessible for the freeway. A challenging 9 hole that played once will challenge your game and stretch your arm, played twice and it becomes a battle of endurance. Great test of distance vs accuracy.

Cons:

Currently throwing from grass tee pads but there plans of installing turf pads as well as gold standard baskets.

Other Thoughts:

Mostly wide open but with enough trees, OB and distance to make it very challenging.
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