Pocatello, ID

Bengal Ridge @ Idaho State

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fiya79
Experience: 10 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

home course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 1, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Variety of shots from 240 to 500+ feet. Lots of cool downhill and some tough uphills. good use of terrain

Cons:

Does take a while to play 18. Lots of potential for lost discs if you don't know how your shots go on the course. Beginners quake in fear.

Other Thoughts:

Has stood the test of time well. Trails still in good shape, brick pads holding up well. Take water! Don't try a winter round. Don't throw DX. Send a spotter out on 18.
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Experience: 23.8 years 39 played 15 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Unique Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This course is a different experience from nearly any course i've ever played. It utilizes the RISK/REWARD factor very well. You are often faced with the question of running a shot or laying it up easy, and this can DRASTICALLY effect your score depending on your decision.

The use of elevation is a huge part of this course, many holes have over 75 foot rise or falls, and there is a great variation in the use of this. The large junipers will eat a poor shot alive, however still allow for a good shot to get right on by.

Allowing many good shoots the chance for birdie, but with poor shots looking at possible bogies or doubles.

Many good long crush holes.

Despite the fairly rough terrain, the trails and tees are very well maintained. The tee signs are fairly well descriptive and it is very easy to see the pins on most holes.

Cons:

Quite Left Backhand favorable. Most holes lean to the RHBH player, and a couple of tees make different shots quite difficult. Most the locals have a 400 foot hyzer shot pretty much dialed in.

There is often a chance of putts getting up and taking off down the hill.... most the time this requires a nice touch to your putts, but there is often a time when a good putt still can turn into a terrible roller adding 2 or more strokes to your hole.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a definite hike. Be sure to wear the proper shoes and carry plenty of liquids. Playing the full 18 will take nearly 3 hours for the average group. And leave the DX plastic in the bad... it won't last long on this course.

If your in the area be sure to stop by and play, really not like any course i've played before.
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