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Bud Billiard DGC reviews
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Bud it up 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 8, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ DISCatchers - Easy to see and catch the best
+ Multiple concrete tees per hole. Tees are long enough to be tall person approved. Most tees are JC approved for run up.
+ Great tee signs. Great hole layouts with distances and hole numbers. There have everything you are looking for in a teesign.
+ This course has a great mix of open and wooded holes with a good variety of distances. You will be cursing yourself out if you get off the fairway on the wooded holes and just sad when you throw a throwler on the open holes. You need to be accurate in the woods and also have a bigish arm for the open holes.
+ This course has maybe only 1 or 2 holes that aren't memorable. I really enjoy courses like this that you can clearly remember almost every single hole. Because of this I would say that almost every hole is a signature hole. The holes that are forgettable are the short open holes. But those are utilized very well. They are mixed in the course in a way that you know that you need to birdie them to keep up. So even the super easy holes will make your butt pucker.
+ Shot selection is key on this course. I used a lot of different discs and a good mix of forehand and backhand. Most holes can be completed with a forehand or backhand but to score well you will need to have both.
+ Elevation. The course has elevation on every single hole. Sometimes its just a few feet but be prepared to throw up or down on every hole. The pin locations are well thought out and utilize the elevation well.
+ The course loops back to the parking lot after 9 holes. This is always a welcome site.
+ Multiple concrete tees per hole. Tees are long enough to be tall person approved. Most tees are JC approved for run up.
+ Great tee signs. Great hole layouts with distances and hole numbers. There have everything you are looking for in a teesign.
+ This course has a great mix of open and wooded holes with a good variety of distances. You will be cursing yourself out if you get off the fairway on the wooded holes and just sad when you throw a throwler on the open holes. You need to be accurate in the woods and also have a bigish arm for the open holes.
+ This course has maybe only 1 or 2 holes that aren't memorable. I really enjoy courses like this that you can clearly remember almost every single hole. Because of this I would say that almost every hole is a signature hole. The holes that are forgettable are the short open holes. But those are utilized very well. They are mixed in the course in a way that you know that you need to birdie them to keep up. So even the super easy holes will make your butt pucker.
+ Shot selection is key on this course. I used a lot of different discs and a good mix of forehand and backhand. Most holes can be completed with a forehand or backhand but to score well you will need to have both.
+ Elevation. The course has elevation on every single hole. Sometimes its just a few feet but be prepared to throw up or down on every hole. The pin locations are well thought out and utilize the elevation well.
+ The course loops back to the parking lot after 9 holes. This is always a welcome site.
Cons:
- Teesigns are great but need to be updated. Some things have changed and the signs need to be updated to show these changes.
- The rough is rough. You can find yourself 5' in the rough with no way out on some holes. Most of the time you will be ok but there are some nasty parts of the course that will make you contemplate life.
- The rough is rough. You can find yourself 5' in the rough with no way out on some holes. Most of the time you will be ok but there are some nasty parts of the course that will make you contemplate life.
Other Thoughts:
There isn't too much to be disappointed about at this course. There is a great 18 holes course with short and long pads with great baskets and an amazing design. I have traveled a few hours to play this course multiple times and would continue to do so. I really racked my brain to think of cons for this course and I just couldn't think of many things to be disappointed about. Every hole has its own set of challenges and excitement.
This is a great course and is on the boarder of being good enough to travel out of the way to go play and to only play if you are in the area. If this course suits your style then traveling to play this course will not disappoint you. I really enjoy this course and wish that I was in the area more often to play.
This is a great course and is on the boarder of being good enough to travel out of the way to go play and to only play if you are in the area. If this course suits your style then traveling to play this course will not disappoint you. I really enjoy this course and wish that I was in the area more often to play.
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WV Gem in the Panhandle 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 27, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
+ 18-Hole Layout Designed by 4X World Champion Johnny Sias: Mostly open holes mixed with partial woods and a good dose of distance and elevation make this a fun and challenging layout.
+ Innova Discatcher Baskets: These baskets are sturdy and catch well. There is an extra basket by hole #1 tees on a slope so you can practice putting and approaches from a variety of elevations. Some holes have alternative pin placements to add variety to the layout.
+ Concrete Tee Pads and Signage: Tees have ample room for most players to run-up on drives. There are two sets of tees (long & short) for different skill levels. Signs have accurate distances and pars to mark each tee.
+ Several "Signature" Holes: Unique features make a few holes fun and memorable. I discuss a few of these in the "Other Thoughts" section.
+ Northern Panhandle Disc Golf Association: The locals that take care of the park are friendly and dedicated. Be sure to check out their events including the BCB Open. This is an annual sanctioned event held in late spring.
+ Proximity to Other Courses: Aside from having other courses on the property players are driving distance from other quality layouts in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia including Grand Vue Park and Tomlinson Run. Looking into Ohio you have courses in Saint Clairsville and Morristown to the west as well as Scenic Vista and Thompson Park further north. There are plenty of great courses in and around Pittsburgh as well.
+ Extra Amenities: Brooke Hills Park is a beautiful property with plenty of extras including a playhouse, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, shelters, picnic areas, foot golf, mini golf, and ball golf.
+ Innova Discatcher Baskets: These baskets are sturdy and catch well. There is an extra basket by hole #1 tees on a slope so you can practice putting and approaches from a variety of elevations. Some holes have alternative pin placements to add variety to the layout.
+ Concrete Tee Pads and Signage: Tees have ample room for most players to run-up on drives. There are two sets of tees (long & short) for different skill levels. Signs have accurate distances and pars to mark each tee.
+ Several "Signature" Holes: Unique features make a few holes fun and memorable. I discuss a few of these in the "Other Thoughts" section.
+ Northern Panhandle Disc Golf Association: The locals that take care of the park are friendly and dedicated. Be sure to check out their events including the BCB Open. This is an annual sanctioned event held in late spring.
+ Proximity to Other Courses: Aside from having other courses on the property players are driving distance from other quality layouts in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia including Grand Vue Park and Tomlinson Run. Looking into Ohio you have courses in Saint Clairsville and Morristown to the west as well as Scenic Vista and Thompson Park further north. There are plenty of great courses in and around Pittsburgh as well.
+ Extra Amenities: Brooke Hills Park is a beautiful property with plenty of extras including a playhouse, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, shelters, picnic areas, foot golf, mini golf, and ball golf.
Cons:
- Signage: Some redesigns have yet to be represented on tee signs. I could see first-time players getting mixed up when navigating this course. Most of the layout is intuitive but I would recommend a map just to be sure you're playing the holes in order.
- Lost Discs: There are a few holes where losing a disc is a real possibility. Bring a retriever or a water disc for hole #7. Play smart on holes with rough on the edge of the fairway to go home with all your plastic.
- Lost Discs: There are a few holes where losing a disc is a real possibility. Bring a retriever or a water disc for hole #7. Play smart on holes with rough on the edge of the fairway to go home with all your plastic.
Other Thoughts:
This course is a blast for intermediate and advanced players. I would not recommend this one for beginners because of the distance, elevation, and hazards. Due to the open nature of most fairways players will likely experience some windy rounds which only adds to the challenge.
Signature holes are ones that I look forward to playing every time I visit BCB...
#6 - My personal favorite. An open downhill tee shot to a wooded green lined by a small creek. This par 3 is very technical and is possibly the best hole on the course.
#7- While not a long hole this one is nightmare fuel for many players. A slightly elevated tee box plays down to a pond with the pin sitting across the water on a dam. Beyond the basket is a steep slope and some rough. Sticking the green here is very challenging. I typically play a putter to the edge of the water and then pitch up to get a look at par.
#13 - "Johnny's Asylum" is another signature hole. What it lacks in distance it makes up for by being the most technical hole on the course. Tight woods gives players a few options but you have to lace your drive to get a birdie chance. Hit an early tree and you can take a big number here.
This course is low-key one of my favorites in my home state of West Virginia. The park staff and local club work hard to maintain the course so it always looks great. It has a park feel to it so carts are welcome. You'll need to throw some big drives, manage elevation, read the wind, hit gaps, and make a few clutch putts to score well here.
For the 19th hole consider checking out Drover's Inn and Tavern. It is an old pub a couple minutes from the course. Skip the upstairs sitting area and head to the cellar for a pint and some solid bar food after your round. The wings are fantastic!
Signature holes are ones that I look forward to playing every time I visit BCB...
#6 - My personal favorite. An open downhill tee shot to a wooded green lined by a small creek. This par 3 is very technical and is possibly the best hole on the course.
#7- While not a long hole this one is nightmare fuel for many players. A slightly elevated tee box plays down to a pond with the pin sitting across the water on a dam. Beyond the basket is a steep slope and some rough. Sticking the green here is very challenging. I typically play a putter to the edge of the water and then pitch up to get a look at par.
#13 - "Johnny's Asylum" is another signature hole. What it lacks in distance it makes up for by being the most technical hole on the course. Tight woods gives players a few options but you have to lace your drive to get a birdie chance. Hit an early tree and you can take a big number here.
This course is low-key one of my favorites in my home state of West Virginia. The park staff and local club work hard to maintain the course so it always looks great. It has a park feel to it so carts are welcome. You'll need to throw some big drives, manage elevation, read the wind, hit gaps, and make a few clutch putts to score well here.
For the 19th hole consider checking out Drover's Inn and Tavern. It is an old pub a couple minutes from the course. Skip the upstairs sitting area and head to the cellar for a pint and some solid bar food after your round. The wings are fantastic!
