Bemidji City Park reviews
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Harpua10
Experience:
14 played
1 reviews
Fun Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 4, 2016
Played the course:once
Pros:
Good Signage, Concrete Teepads, a good variety of shots, the course is very clean didn't see any garbage on the ground. Fun course that is very playable for beginners, but can be a challenge for the experienced player.
Cons:
I really can't think of any real negatives for this course. Like any course you could always tweek something here and there. Main thing is stay on the fairway in the woods, your score will thank you!!!
Other Thoughts:
Was up in Bemidji for the 4th of July weekend visiting a friend who had to work every morning. So while she was at work, I had to check out this course. Glad I did!!! It's a little gem up north!!! Also if anyone comes across a Blue Star Katana in the first pond on hole 16 my name and number is on it. Give me a call and you will get rewarded!!!
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TucciMN
Experience:
13.9 years
51 played
4 reviews
Very Technical Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Oct 29, 2014
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-Challenging
-Caters to variety of skill levels
-Scenic course with lots of wildlife
-Multiple tee pads on almost every hole
-Excellent signage throughout
-Great location
-Caters to variety of skill levels
-Scenic course with lots of wildlife
-Multiple tee pads on almost every hole
-Excellent signage throughout
-Great location
Cons:
-Located next to a landfill.
-Not enough garbage cans throughout the course.
-Needs more permanent bridges throughout the course. Most notably on hole 9 and hole 16.
-Lots of poison ivy/oak.
-Several holes in the woods are very overgrown and could use a brush cutting.
-No winter play as the course is located on a CC ski trail.
-Pins often pulled way too early. I've been told in past years they pull the pins the last week of October.
-Not enough garbage cans throughout the course.
-Needs more permanent bridges throughout the course. Most notably on hole 9 and hole 16.
-Lots of poison ivy/oak.
-Several holes in the woods are very overgrown and could use a brush cutting.
-No winter play as the course is located on a CC ski trail.
-Pins often pulled way too early. I've been told in past years they pull the pins the last week of October.
Other Thoughts:
Bemidji City Park DGC is a very technical course that demands skill and accuracy but is also beginner friendly at the same time. There's multiple tee pads on almost every hole with excellent signage throughout the course. The course plays around a filled landfill conveniently located off Hwy 197. It is mostly comprised of wooded holes but there are a few open holes in the mix as well as several water hazards on the back 9. If you are allergic to poison ivy/oak I would strongly recommend wearing pants during the summer months as I have learned from experience.
Out of all the courses I've played I'd have to say this course is easily the most challenging. I can only appreciate the difficulty of the course because of how beneficial it is to improving my game. It's unfortunate that some idiot(s) cut down several trees on #6 because they don't have the same appreciation for the course.
I gave this course a 4.5/5 based solely on the layout and design of the course. I don't think it is fair to give the course a lower rating because of the lack of effort the city puts into the course.
Out of all the courses I've played I'd have to say this course is easily the most challenging. I can only appreciate the difficulty of the course because of how beneficial it is to improving my game. It's unfortunate that some idiot(s) cut down several trees on #6 because they don't have the same appreciation for the course.
I gave this course a 4.5/5 based solely on the layout and design of the course. I don't think it is fair to give the course a lower rating because of the lack of effort the city puts into the course.
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anerikwithak
Experience:
13.7 years
22 played
1 reviews
Bemidji DG 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 27, 2014
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Environmental variety
Hole variety
Caters to different skill levels
Community
Hole variety
Caters to different skill levels
Community
Cons:
Water hazards if you're not a fan of them
Pollution in water hazards
Pins taken down too early, and put up late
Pollution in water hazards
Pins taken down too early, and put up late
Other Thoughts:
Overall, this course is great. This course demands accuracy, but it's also fun for casual players.
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wadevk
Experience:
13.1 years
102 played
4 reviews
Well rounded course. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jun 24, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Lots of long narrow technical shots to really get some practice hitting lanes.
Signage is great, As can be seen in the pictures there are detailed info signs at every tee which include distances and maps.
Multiple tees provide fun for beginners and a challenge for the experienced players.
Course is well maintained, Rarely any trash laying around and is mowed at least once a week.
Lots of long holes where you can really open up your arm and test your distance drives.
Signage is great, As can be seen in the pictures there are detailed info signs at every tee which include distances and maps.
Multiple tees provide fun for beginners and a challenge for the experienced players.
Course is well maintained, Rarely any trash laying around and is mowed at least once a week.
Lots of long holes where you can really open up your arm and test your distance drives.
Cons:
Most teeboxes are level with the ground and get covered with dirt/mud quite often. I find myself bringing a small broom and sweeping them off when I am going to play a serious round.
The Parks Department removes the baskets on November 1st every year to get ready for the Skiing season (majority of the course is on a ski trail) If there is snow on the ground this is fine, however most years this is too early and there could be another month of golf played before the snow flies.
The Parks Department removes the baskets on November 1st every year to get ready for the Skiing season (majority of the course is on a ski trail) If there is snow on the ground this is fine, however most years this is too early and there could be another month of golf played before the snow flies.
Other Thoughts:
Back when I first started playing this course I was a beginner. I thought narrow fairways and heavy woods was a Con... Now that I have more experience and have played several other courses I realize this is a Pro as it really helps you hit those tight lanes on other courses.
To the other reviewer saying this course is way too busy, It IS very busy in the early spring when college classes get out, But during the summer when a good majority of those students have moved back home it is a quiet course with little wait time.
To the other reviewer saying this course is way too busy, It IS very busy in the early spring when college classes get out, But during the summer when a good majority of those students have moved back home it is a quiet course with little wait time.
