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Shellsburg, IA

Burr Oak Savanna

2.255(based on 4 reviews)
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IHearChains
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Experience: 20 years 211 played 34 reviews
3.50 star(s)

good now, and will only improve 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 13, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is a nice balance for Wildcat Bluff. A lot of open park-like land with scattered big trees, and slight elevation change. Quite a few holes in the 370-400 length range which might be straightforward birdies for those with enough power. A lot of areas had no grass growing yet, as of mid-April 2013, but mud was no problem at all. Soil looks kind of sandy so it seems the moisture drains pretty well. When the high grass comes in, the amount of mowing that is done to define the fairways will be a big factor in how challenging it plays.

Cons:

Homemade baskets are very solid, but the chains are lightweight, takes some getting used to. For average golfers who can't reach a 370-400 foot hole, there are a number of holes that are going to be easy threes without much score separation (rarely birdied or bogeyed).

Other Thoughts:

I've read that burr oak savannah ecosystems are a vanishing part of Iowa's natural history, so it is very cool that the owner seems really motivated to share this nice piece of land with disc golfers and others who are interested in the biology of the site.
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