Plumtree, NC

Blind Squirrel - Mountain DGC

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Bampa
Experience: 17 years 35 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Resurrected 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 9, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course has been resurrected, and the fairways are all mostly cleared now. The Blind Squirrel management advertises this course and as of this review, it is both playable and enjoyable.

This is an above-average home grown course. The designer Will Young clearly had an eye for hole designs. Combined with the steep and tricky topography, this course will challenge even the highest level players.

The first 3 holes are open, but afterwards you'll traverse the side of the mountain through switchbacks and steep gullies. Rigorous yet stimulating. The forest is chiefly hardwoods and offers excellent Appalachian biodiversity.

-Homey feel-- camping options available here as well.

-Benches plentiful.

-Navigation above average, though I did get turned around briefly once or twice.

-No crowds, just peaceful mountainside.

-Creative basket placements.

-Variability in difficultly and par on a hole-by-hole basis.

-Brewery..Need I say more?

Cons:

Not too much to complain about. I was impressed with this homegrown course's setup. I'd say the $5 to play was definitely worth it. There were a few cons:

-Chains are old

-Some tees are short (yet still offer run-up room behind them at least)

-Ground is very rocky and/or steep, making foot placement difficult.

-Rough is VERY rough. Steep drop offs into nettle-like undergrowth as of time of this review. Play conservatively.

Other Thoughts:

Very glad I stopped by through here in Plumtree. The company offers excellent recreational tourism, from the Brewery and its' riverside course to the Farm Retreat and its' Mountainside course.

If this course was once dead, it's back at it again and worth the trip if you're in the area. Even if your friends/family aren't into disc golf, this course is a great hike on its' own merit.
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DiscChainBasket18
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Experience: 19.9 years 98 played 63 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Disc Golf Vacation in the mountains 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The disc golf course is just one part of this camping paradise. The course is a tough challenge probably best sutied to the int/pro player. It is in the mountains so it is a bit of a hike. Great scenery abounds. Large, sturdy wood benches at most holes. Tee signs & cigg. butt cans at each hole. Good flow with 'next tee' arrows & well worn paths. Lots of variety with uphill, downhill (both steep & gradual), rights & lefts, long & short, blind & open etc. There are a couple of mando's & a water hazard or two. Lots of trees & roll-away hillside pin placements. Lots of variety with #11 basket elevated 15' in the air on a pole & #8 basket hanging from a tree. Instep style baskets with double-chains. Bright orange flags top each pin making them easier to spot.

Cons:

Tee pads are a mix between wood-framed paving stones to dirt. Tee signs are basic. Could use a bit more description of routes to holes, etc.

Other Thoughts:

The hosts are ever accomodating. The choice of camping styles range from basic plot of land to full on bed & breakfast. Even the most basic plot has electric outlets & restrooms close by with showers.
The have zip lines, climbing tower, trout pond (pay $ per pound). The place is beautifully landscaped with material grown on site. Full commitment to sustainability & recycling/re-use. Great destination that I will recommend to family & friends!
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