Burnt Corn Creek Park reviews
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A Flock Of Eagles 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 5, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
(1.408 Rating) A novice level city park 9 holer.
- QUICK PLAY - The fact that it is over quick is probably the most redeeming quality. Players that are solo will be able to get in and out in 20 minutes if they are quick players. Figure groups of four at about 40 to 45 minutes.
- MAINTENANCE - The park itself was in really nice shape. No trash, plenty of garbage cans, mowed grass and downed branches were few and far between on my visit.
- ACEABILITY - You are probably 3 or 4 times more likely to ace here than at a normal course. You will have great opportunities on holes (1, 3, 4, 7) which are all under 225 feet in length. Hole (4) is a bit risky to run at, as an aggressive miss could make an introduction into the water behind the basket.
- HOLE (5) - Although it wouldn't make the signature hole on many courses, hole (5) is head and shoulders best in looks and play compared to the other 8 holes out here. A 286 foot shot that has to be fired out over Burnt Corn Creek and then work its way to the left.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Other than the hole noted above and hole (6), this course reads novice level. This is definitely a course I would bring a newer player to. The odds of losing a disc is low other than hole (5) and the fairways are forgiving and wide.
- QUICK PLAY - The fact that it is over quick is probably the most redeeming quality. Players that are solo will be able to get in and out in 20 minutes if they are quick players. Figure groups of four at about 40 to 45 minutes.
- MAINTENANCE - The park itself was in really nice shape. No trash, plenty of garbage cans, mowed grass and downed branches were few and far between on my visit.
- ACEABILITY - You are probably 3 or 4 times more likely to ace here than at a normal course. You will have great opportunities on holes (1, 3, 4, 7) which are all under 225 feet in length. Hole (4) is a bit risky to run at, as an aggressive miss could make an introduction into the water behind the basket.
- HOLE (5) - Although it wouldn't make the signature hole on many courses, hole (5) is head and shoulders best in looks and play compared to the other 8 holes out here. A 286 foot shot that has to be fired out over Burnt Corn Creek and then work its way to the left.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Other than the hole noted above and hole (6), this course reads novice level. This is definitely a course I would bring a newer player to. The odds of losing a disc is low other than hole (5) and the fairways are forgiving and wide.
Cons:
This course is lacking in every key area.
- PAR STRUCTURE - Seriously, who set the par structure for this course? It's comical. A 365 foot open par 5? Apparently I had 3 eagles and shot 11 down according to the signs. The signs really need to be updated to state all par 3s. All stated, par structure makes no impact on my ratings.
- LACK OF CHALLENGE - Even playing this course all 3s, intermediate level players should have no problem shooting sub 25. The course is mostly open and the basket guarding is very light or not done at all. Shot shaping is not a requirement on any of the holes.
- UNIQUENESS - Other than the one hit wonder, hole number (5), the holes out here are pretty bland. Generally open shots with a splattering of trees. I don't give credit to this course for having par 4s and 5s despite the signage listing. There are no tunnel shots or pockets to hit. Water comes into play twice. Overall, the course variety grades out to my bottom 25% as of this review.
- ELEVATION - Goose egg. Well ok, maybe 3 or 4 feet.
- MULTI USE HAZARDS - A walking path is on play on 7 of the 9 holes. I had to pause my game several times for walkers in the park.
- NAVIGATION - Not horrible but surprisingly more difficult than one would expect for a short open 9 hole course. No course map on site. Hole signage is just a simple sign with a number. The signage for hole (6) was missing on my visit. All stated, the navigation doesn't reach frustration level. I spent about only five additional minutes here wondering around aimlessly.
- CHARACTER - Even the basics aren't done that well here. 4 foot by 8 foot concrete tee pads. These are adequate for higher skilled players but will be too short for the course's target audience. MachV baskets and basket (1) is slightly damaged. Only a couple benches at the tees, no shelter, no multi tees, no alternate basket placement and no practice basket. There is however a nice restroom building adjacent to the parking lot.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - A bit below average. Burnt Corn Creek's best element is most definitely the creek. It seems like that element could have been worked in one more time south of (5) basket. Way too many manmade objects in view and play for me to score this course that well.
- PAR STRUCTURE - Seriously, who set the par structure for this course? It's comical. A 365 foot open par 5? Apparently I had 3 eagles and shot 11 down according to the signs. The signs really need to be updated to state all par 3s. All stated, par structure makes no impact on my ratings.
- LACK OF CHALLENGE - Even playing this course all 3s, intermediate level players should have no problem shooting sub 25. The course is mostly open and the basket guarding is very light or not done at all. Shot shaping is not a requirement on any of the holes.
- UNIQUENESS - Other than the one hit wonder, hole number (5), the holes out here are pretty bland. Generally open shots with a splattering of trees. I don't give credit to this course for having par 4s and 5s despite the signage listing. There are no tunnel shots or pockets to hit. Water comes into play twice. Overall, the course variety grades out to my bottom 25% as of this review.
- ELEVATION - Goose egg. Well ok, maybe 3 or 4 feet.
- MULTI USE HAZARDS - A walking path is on play on 7 of the 9 holes. I had to pause my game several times for walkers in the park.
- NAVIGATION - Not horrible but surprisingly more difficult than one would expect for a short open 9 hole course. No course map on site. Hole signage is just a simple sign with a number. The signage for hole (6) was missing on my visit. All stated, the navigation doesn't reach frustration level. I spent about only five additional minutes here wondering around aimlessly.
- CHARACTER - Even the basics aren't done that well here. 4 foot by 8 foot concrete tee pads. These are adequate for higher skilled players but will be too short for the course's target audience. MachV baskets and basket (1) is slightly damaged. Only a couple benches at the tees, no shelter, no multi tees, no alternate basket placement and no practice basket. There is however a nice restroom building adjacent to the parking lot.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - A bit below average. Burnt Corn Creek's best element is most definitely the creek. It seems like that element could have been worked in one more time south of (5) basket. Way too many manmade objects in view and play for me to score this course that well.
Other Thoughts:
Although I'm sure I'd be here often if I lived in town, this is not the type of course I'd frequent even if it magically moved next door to my current place of residence. Way too many little issues and there is just not enough in the way of imagination out here. I think there is some room for improvement within the parks footprint but that would require a complete redo of the layout and a bunch of money. There's no need for the typically player to venture to play this one and it should be left to the locals and hardcore course baggers.
