My review is going to just put more foot-steps on very well-trodden ground, so I'm going to say most of the previous reviews were correct, Camp Sankanac is indeed a phenomenal course.

I first played here over four years ago and my skills were such that I could highly appreciate the course but simultaneously hated that it reflected my poor skills and distance. Most holes beat me rather than the other way around. Truly, best for intermediates and up. If you consistently shoot 250' or less, with few throws in the arsenal, a trip here will do more to inspire you to become a better player than be an actual enjoyable round. And that's okay. It's why I came here only about once a year despite being close-by, to measure my progress.

You'll also see a variety of terrain that you won't normally see in a single course. However, most elevation is bookended, meaning it either tees or baskets are on hillsides and most of the fairway on grassy fairway. Some exceptions like #3 and #13 though. Right handed and left handed players are served evenly.

The last years I've seen changes in the course, some positive. Now many of the water crossings, like on #10, are heavy duty steel I-beams, rather than the half-rotted logs.

++++Holes #1-13 are the reason I play disc golf.
+I consider #13 the hardest hole I know. Sometimes I just manage par. Sometimes I just stop counting and want it done.
+Well-illustrated tee signs.

My favorite portion of this course is #1-13. Once I leave forest, the rest of the holes might be okay but just don't give me the same feel and I'm just throwing to walk back to the car. Maybe an unfair assessment, because I'd welcome them in most other parks, but a testament how good the first 2/3s of the course is.

This place is a navigational PITA sometimes, especially newbies, but after 5 visits (over 4 years) I'm still pulling out my phone to find the next tee at key points. All the wooden hanging 'next tee' signs I seen were broken laying on top of the basket. #2 backtrack to forest #3 tee is probably the hardest to find. I was left guessing every time, after a year passes and my memory fades. Bring a map.

I think there used to be two baskets for some holes, silver and gold. Idk if the silver ones are temporarily gone this year, but they were gone as far as I could tell. One basket per hole is how I prefer it anyway. Some baskets were replanted, sometimes just a foot away from the old location with the old foundation still in place.

The tees are not a problem (well, the steep drop off on #4 is a bit scary) but a complete mix. Some cooncrete, some rubber pad, some cinderblock, etc.

How well this course plays depends how empty it is of day campers. I've come here and the usually empty parking lot at end #2 is filled. Layup throw. The field at #5 with kids. Layup throw far away from them. The downhill bomb #7, full of kiddie soccer players. Complete skip. That sort of thing. (Course was not marked closed btw).

Call ahead, if no answer check the facebook page dedicated to this course. Closed summers (Memorial Day - Labor Day), and when first tee has orange cone or sign. The mandatory sign in materials box is sometimes empty, so, yeah.

--Yeah, if you don't layup when you know you should, multiple points of waterloss possible. Except for a few like #1, most are retrievable if you're willing to get wet or have a ring of summoning handy.

-The big steps down #9 tee are really hard on my knees. They are pretty huge, I feel like a toddler climbing down them. Everytime I'm here, I wish they added half-steps in between, just some tall cinderblocks or a couple 6x6 staked down would do.

-#11's ladder up the hillside is sketch, especially the first step which looks broken and propped up by cinder blocks.

-#17's long tee is MIA, even before the construction. No tee signs, only the shorter starting pad across the street to give a clue. Without a map, it's a total guess.

Amenities: None seen on course.

#1 starts you throwing over French Creek. I estimate about a 20 ft to water, 75 ft over water, before crossing the road and a steep upshot to the basket in the hill.

#2 is a long right curve along the road, over a gravel parking lot right of a small red building, with the basket on the very edge of French Creek.

#3 is a short but uphill right curve in the forest.

#4 is a big downhill semi-tunnel throw, until hitting the grass field 2/3s way through then right. A good forehand wins strokes here.

#5 is a 556ft grass field throw, moderately downward. Big arms win. Basket near trees.

#6 tees off on ground about 30 feet from water. It's another throw over French creek, aiming for a gap in the treeline opposite side. Cross a swinging bridge (zip close your disc bag and pocket your phone). Rest of fairway is across width of the back edge of a soccer field to uphill basket.

#7 is another big downhill, starting from tee above last basket over the soccer field. This time favoring RHBH. Basket is in opposite diagonal corner, tucked away in forest and near creek's edge.

#8 starts off as 200ft of forest tunnel before entering a lightly wooded clearing. Going immediately about 30 degrees right (2 o'clock) is steeply forest hill, an upshot to Basket.

#9 Tees off very high up, down with the fairway 'S' curving gently first to the left and near the end to the right. In the middle is an extremely scenic grove of trees that will do their best to punch your disc down. Weave between them to find the basket near the water's edge again.

#10 invites you to throw a short 220ft to basket, nearly straight. First 90ft normal ground, then the rest a curvy stream that will probably eat your disc. It's retrievable but you'll have wet clogs and pant the rest of the round. Cross the I-beam bridge halfway through.

#11 is another short one. Starting flat grass 3/4 distance, then another small stream guarding a steep hillside. A 4x4 limber border protects any disc landing close to the basket from falling downhill, but anything that doesn't quite make it all the way up can fall off down to the stream. Next hole straight back.

#12. 250ft wooded tunnel shot.

#13. Throwing a through a wood structure that looks like a fort. About right for this hole. Goes straight a short bit afterwards and makes a 2-3 o'clock turn right. Rest of fairway is an uphill figure '8' with forest inside the stacked circles. Good tee-offs can quickly become double bogeys here.

Now we start the open hole portion of the course.

#14. This is a long walk left. 560 footer. Tee off inside a gathering of tree over a raised fairway embankment with a drainage ditch on left and hill on right. All grass. Basket on left, hidden by tall pines and utility shed.

#15. Another long one, 580 footer. Going diagonal across large field with a cluttering of trees in the middle. Basket in a circle of brush.

#16. Grass field, treeline on right. Basket straight on a bit to the right. Pine trees coming on left closing the gap mark the distance to the basket.

Walk the nearby trail down the road, but go left before it ends, onto grass.

#17 should tee off by tree before road. Rubber mat across street used to be the short tee. Going over street and then field, aim for gap in trees in distance. Basket is uphill behind it.

#18 One last bomb over grassy field going downhill at end. Lots of trucks and park equipment and wood storage on left. Slight left curve before basket ends, sharply left tucked in forest.

Memorable and Challenging design
Wonderful risk/reward, variety, accomodations
Decent parking
Good signage
Almost always a place to rest your bag before tee off

Very limited hours of operation

Camp Sank is an absolutely must play in eastern PA. The course features one of the most varied designs over all kinds of terrain. You will find yourself reaching in and out of your bag changing shots from hole to hole and there is almost always a risk reward play and this course is not shy on humbling you for not laying up when you should have. The walk can be a bit tiring with all the traversal but you will find frequent places to rest and set your bag which was very convenient. I can see some holes that may cause back ups or confusion but the implementation of an island with a drop zone is really well done. I think the hours are unfortunate as a disc golfer but i have to respect what works for the operators and I'm happy I can play the course at all. The course is missing a couple of concrete pads from being a complete set and I think that would solidify it as a true 5/5 course.

-Gorgeous and spacious. Get ready to walk!
-Different challenges and variations on every hole--get ready to for a trial
-Signs and benches near every tee
-Camp staff are super friendly and generous

-I live 2 hours away (ha)

-One round registered 6 miles according to my tracker, ha
-Big arms, come here!
-Course is a MUST play in Pennsylvania

The course has a wide variety of shots that test all sorts of skill levels and uses many of your different discs. The camp staff when we played was very friendly and helpful as well as the locals that we joined for a Thursday evening doubles round. Once you get past hole 6 and 7 the course pretty much becomes your own and you will not run into many people and have an incredible feel of having the course to yourself. The par fours were challenging and made you earn your par! The water holes were fun and not to hard to get across or not a high risk for loosing a disc.

The course is closed during summer hours from memorial day to labor day due to day camp usage which is understandable. The baskets can reject discs pretty easily because they are a bit shallow and homemade but locals said they are working on a fund to replace them.

After visiting a bunch of different courses around the South Eastern side of Pennsylvania this is def in my top 3 kept saying to my buddies this course is awesome. The variety keeps the course interesting and not stale. Enough that we squeezed in three rounds and were not bored at all during them! Apparently its off the beaten path and a hidden gem because when we told the staff we were from Colorado he was taken back and asked how we found out about the course! Would def recommend this course as a must to check out if you are around and it is open.

Camp fully deserves the 4.5 "Phenomenal" rating, and fully deserves to be in the top tier of Pennsylvania courses. With 6 holes playing over water, and 1-2 holes with water nearby the course will challenge accuracy and placement. Long drives on open field holes are needed to attempt birdie runs, shorter holes have defined fairways, and sloped greens. Overall the course par is correct to more advanced players. It is my belief based on experience that the top level courses need a certain "Wow" factor, which camp has plenty of. From island uphill greens, to tight tunnel fairways, long variable terrain open field drives, swinging bridges of water, and to the long downhill OB threated 2nd shot on 18, the course is challenging and memorable. Worth every penny.

Three words; Hours, Thorns, Baskets. Like other reviewers state the Camp is a fully functioning camp, and the keep the peace with campers, and continue the business that existed before the course was installed. Hours are from 9-4pm on weekdays and weekends. Course is closed Memorial-Labor day, and there are groups who rent the property to hunt in the fall. (ORANGE CONE ON HOLE MEANS COURSE CLOSED) Questions can be directed to the building on the left of Hole 1 as to course hours.

The sticker bushes, and thorns are brutal. Is it a true negative against the course...no. The fairways are well designed and you have open spaces to place the disc. If you are off course it is not fun. The result, throw a conservative shot if needed and save your legs. It is worth mentioning to be prepared.

The baskets are homemade, and while they are serviceable, they are not to the standard set by other elements of the of the course. I know that the pay-to-play factor is raising funds to provide new baskets.

Please support this local gem. In the Montgomery/Chester/Berks Counties this is the gold standard for other courses to beat. The negatives are worth negotiating to spend a few hours on a course that will challenge every shot in your bag.

It is worth noting that at tournaments and events held at the site that Pastor Jeff (course designer) has emphasized the camp has a full time staff of counselors willing to meet and speak to any disc golfer needing the services. The course has been crafted with a lot of time and dedication, I am confident the staff would be just as dedicated to people playing it.

Course has it all - sprawling layout, wide open holes, tight wooded holes, water and out of bounds "hazards" that are challenging yet manageable..and it is all in a beautiful area.

Wish there were clearer markings for both hole layout and next tee box. I was fortunate to have been playing with a group, otherwise I would not have known where to go on several occasions. This is significantly overshadowed by the play of the course itself.

I heard it closes all summer long.....

This became an instant favorite. There is so much good about this course it's hard to summarize. Fantastic.

Private 18 hole course of impeccable variety and aesthetically pleasing natural scenery. Phenomenal use of the land features, creek, and available elevation. Excellent risk vs reward on most holes and some tricky basket placements. Decent signage, single tees and baskets.

Some nit picking that shouldn't really keep anyone from playing. Poison ivy is fairly bad in some places off the fairways. A little tricky to navigate in places. Decent chance of losing a disc. The white baskets can be hard to see. Limited availability of playtime.

Camp Sank is the most varied and unique course I have played and the fun factor is off the charts! Somehow there are more downhill shots than uphill shots/walking or it just seems that way. There are ace runs, deuce runs, and some hard birdie 3s. Some tight shots through the woods, some wide open, and others meander in or out of the woods and open. Uphill, flat, downhill, and rolling elevation. Right, left, and straight shots. The suspension bridge on hole 6 was quite thrilling to walk across and I had to walk in rhythm with the bouncing of the bridge, and by the time I got off the bridge I couldn't walk right for a bit. The next hole 7 is a fun downhill bomber, then hole 8 par 4 is one of the more unique holes I've played which starts out flat and through a tight gap to a more open landing area for the next shot to the right and it goes uphill quite a bit. The following hole 9 was almost complete deja vu of Morraine hole 7, but a difficult par 4 this time around, and I was pumped to hit a 40' putt for a birdie 3. Hole 12's hallway shot is reminiscent of Blue Ribbon Pines infamous hole 4, but shorter. Hole 13 reminds me of Tyler with the wood bunkers and tight gaps. So many awesome and unique holes here, I have this as my personal #2 course in PA behind only Nocky and not by much. I highly recommend to any player and hope to make the trek back soon!

This course has everything. Some holes go over a decent size river, some throw down a big decline, some through across huge fields, some throw up tight hills, some are technical, and some are roller friendly.

This is a private course and is often closed

Each year I try to make it to the KenCrest Cares Classic held each spring.

Camp Sankanac was one of the most beautiful and interesting courses I have ever played. The scenery, hole layouts, and overall appeal of the course are unbelievable. A combination scorecard/map is available at the first tee and is very useful for navigation. The course starts off with a beautiful shot over a creek and just never slows down after that. Water (nothing too deep to lose a disc on most holes), elevation up and down, open fields, woods, and interesting basket placements. This course has it all. I have only played the course once, but I can honestly remember each and every hole, even now, one week after I played. Each hole has its own unique appeal, and not one of them is vanilla. The available map and next tee signs made navigation a snap. Outhouses were available, and rubber tee pads are large and in great shape.

As a private course, the hours you can play are severely limited. No Saturdays, and closed pretty much all summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and for part of hunting season. On a positive note, the informational email address listed on their website was quick to respond when I inquired about operational hours. Definitely reach out to them the day before you go (at a minimum) and you should be all set. The minor hassle is definitely worth it. One minor thing I noticed is the catch area of the baskets (the chains) seemed shorter top to bottom than all others I have played on. This made for a smaller area to aim for, and I definitely dinked some off the top ring as a result. Still, not bad at all for homemade baskets (and if this was my home course, it would make me an extremely good putter at other courses). Also, the tee signs were very descriptive, but some were hard to read since they have been out in the elements for awhile. They could use some sprucing up. These are the few minor things that kept this course from being a 5 to me.

$3 to play, but a great investment. I hear the money is being used to purchase new baskets and maintain the course. So, where the money is going is evident. There are a few longer walks, but these aren't an issue at all to me because they allow the most interesting parts of the land to be used on the course. No walk is that long, and if you are out for a day of disc golf, additional walking should be the least of your complaints. I played with a buddy who also had never been here before and it took the two of us ~ 2 hours to get through 18. Some days the course is only open for 4 hours, so it's the perfect chance to get in 2 rounds, if you have the time and endurance for the walk.

My home area is the Lehigh Valley, and I drove about an hour to get to Sankanac. I would have to place this course up there with Nockamixon (and maybe Jordan) as the best I have seen. So many of the holes here are unique and interesting in so many different ways, it's fantastic. I don't want to give a hole by hole account because others have done that very well already. Don't let the hassle of the hours here dissuade you from coming. Figure out a way to get here when they allow you to play, you won't regret it.

The Sanktuary is like the perfect "suburb" course, hanging in the dead middle of the scale--heavy woods on one end of the spectrum and open rolling hills on the other side, this pup having an even amount of both. I love the hybrid nature of it. There are big hills all over and plenty of water obstacles from French Creek and its tributaries snaking through the land. Tighter shots on wooded holes can beat you up, and most holes with open shots have the basket tucked away to add difficulty. Also, it seems this course could get windy in the fields, adding some difficulty, but it was calm today. Large tee pads with wooden painted signs showing you par/distance/OB/water were great. THERE WERE SCORCARDS! Courses in the area rarely seem to have these, so A+ there! I can't comment on navigation because I played with someone who'd been here before, but it seems pretty self intuitive getting hole to hole. Find 2 and 14 might get tricky. The bible camp aspect of the "campus" dotted and bordered certain holes with cool buildings, cabins, churches and other pretty scenery. The course was very easy to find. There are only par 3's and 4's and it is tough to shoot par here. Be happy with anything under 70 for this par 60 or under 65 if you're a seasoned player. There was an AMAZING bridge that bounces and has wire guides across the water on hole 6 I think. That was awesome and unique. This course is up there with Nocky and Tyler, it is that good! GET TO THIS COURSE!

There's a lot of poison ivy, a lot...wear pants and be careful off the fairways. The hours for the course are a con. I understand since it is a bible camp that the course is closed during the summer and on Saturdays through the year. Sunday 11-5 and weekdays before 3pm are the open times in fall, winter and spring. Some shots mix in a bit of luck when there's trees everywhere but most shots are fair. That's all I can criticize this course for and it didn't hurt my experience at all, just trying to be objective.

The course starts out with an immediately intriguing shot off the tee of hole 1 across a large creek, beyond which your ideal throw continues across a small road stopped by a wall of a hill  with the basket 15 feet up or so. Hole 2 is bordered on the left by first tee's said creek with brush and woods on the right, leaving a narrow fairway, encouraging a long slight anny for RHBH dodging some small trees dotting the fairway. Hole 3 tightly wooded--skill shot for your initial gap but mix in some luck for later in the flight path to get it to the basket. Hole 4 is a great birdie opportunity through tree gap right in front of tee pad downhill and out into a field with basket tucked away on the right out of view. I'm LHFH/RHBH (due to a lefty baseball swing earlier in life) so this was a big anny for me, but a nice RHFH playing the fade would work well to set up a birdie. Hole 5 is a wide open 500+ ft. par 3, but it's wide open, so you should be able to park your 2nd shot under the trees that the basket lives near (if you hit these, you'll most likely still save par). Hole 6 is a tough gap over a creek through a semi-narrow tree gap. If you make it through, your second shot is slightly uphill, but easy from there. Hole 7 is similar to 4, initial tree gap, open field downhill and long for a 3. Hole 8 is a narrow tree tunnel...tough one. Hole 9 is visual art--a highlight hole. It has lots of narrow tree obstacles but they are small little guys in a grassy knoll--a unique blended open/woods feel for this 500+ par 4.

For the back 9, hole 10 is a big birdie opportunity. A lonely big tree in the center of the hole and a creek on the left are the only work-arounds. Hole 11 is tough because you must make it beyond the "wall" as everything but the drop zone pad is OB before the wooden 6" tall boards that block discs from rolling back down into the creek. Hole 12 is a neat and tidy 263 ft tree tunnel with a 10 foot wide fairway. Middy or fairway driver all the way (maybe putter for some).  Hole 13 demands a big high anhyzer for RHBH, since there seems to be more empty space higher up through this obstacle rich tee shot. The basket is out of sight due to a right bootleg. Hole 14 is wide open from the tee, have fun! You can reach basket on 2nd shot tucked into a nook on the left after the shed. Hole 15 is another wide open 600 ft. par 4 with a big bush about 400' down the fairway. 2nd shot should reach the basket for a birdie opportunity here! TAKE THE TIME TO NOTICE THE PIN POSITION OF 16 ON YOUR WALK  FROM 15, because it can be deceiving from the tee. A big anhyzer meant to break right after 275' should direct you near the tucked in basket on the right 330' out. Hole 17 is initially open and slightly downhill, but the tree gap protects the basket from what otherwise could be an easier birdie for this course's standards. Hole 18 is a monster 675 ft. par 4, and to boot, all the TG to the right of the tee is OB, leaving you a narrow fairway to avoid the penalty stroke. Play an over stable disc that fades hard and throw it flat and slightly over the OB to get a nice fade back in play to set up shot 2. The basket is reachable on 2nd shot since you have some elevation to play with, however, it is out of sight tucked into a nook on the left. If you avoid OB from tee, par is fair and birdie possible. 

This course is set on a religious camp/retreat with a tranquil, serene atmosphere to match. Quiet woods and hills, with a stream running through. Course is well maintained -- the baskets are in tip top shape and the bridge over the stream on hole 6 is sweet.

The hole design is great. There's a wide range of shots, with lots of decisions to be made. And the holes don't feel cookie cutter at all. Some favorites: Hole 1 plays across the stream, then into the woods on the side of a hill. Hole 4 is a steep downhill out of the woods followed by a hard right. Hole 9 starts on a hill and makes you choose between going over the trees and dropping a long way, or trying to sneak underneath. Hole 11 is short, but goes over a creek through some tight windows to a steep green. Hole 18 is a long drive along a gentle hillside, followed by a tight turn into the woods.

The biggest negative is access -- this great course is not open over the summer or on Saturdays. The rubber teepads can be slick from rain or snow. Several holes overlap, which could be a safety concern if the course was crowded (only at tournaments). The course flows pretty well, but could be confusing going from 2 to 3, 13 to 14, and 16 to 17. I would recommend a map your first time.

Because the course has stayed clean and DGers have been respectful, the camp approved adding three more holes in the fall. Please keep up the good work - pick up any trash and pursue your vices elsewhere.

Each hole is fun to play and designed well. It never feels like the same hole twice. This course is good for any skill level. It's built on a very nice property that's great for a disc golf because some holes go up, down, left, right, through woods, over water and out over open fields. Just navigating the course is fun.

Not open to the public all the time. Just showing up on a Sunday may result in getting back in your car and going home. So make sure to call first.

I wish they would give out public hours and just stick to them.

Good combination of distance and technical shots with lots of aesthetically pleasing holes. Cool water holes, several nice tees up high shooting downhill with some obstacles.

I haven't found another course anywhere with the kind of variety and excitement you find on this course. There are good long technical courses in the area, but none of them have nearly as many exciting water shots, or steep downhill shots as this.

There are so many signature holes on this course. Hole 1 sets the stage beautifully with a long throw across water to a basket perched on a steep embankment. Hole 2 is another hole that requires good control and distance to avoid the water.

Hole 5 is a fun downhill bomb. And 6 a tough shot across the water which is protected by trees on both sides.

Hole 9 is probably my favorite. A cliff tee that shoots down into a nice sparsely wooded field. You have to keep the shot low enough to avoid the tops of the trees, but just slightly as you need big distance to get the bird here.

Hole 10 is a fantastic short water hole that destroys lots of good players. At first glance it looks like a guaranteed bird, but for RHBH players it's really tough to stay out of the water.

Hole 17 is another great hole. Throw 270 downhill, hit a gap in the trees, then fade left for 40 feet and try for the ace.

18 is a long bomb hole, but beware of your hyzer flip distance drivers because the entire right side is OB. Then on the 2nd shot, try to curve around the trees and down to the basket, but if you skip much you'll be out of bounds behind the basket.

rubber tees. limited hours.

Would rate it 5 if it had concrete tees.

Great mix of shots ranging from technical to let it rip. Well maintained. Baskets are nice. The scenery is worth the trip in itself.

Course could use Cement Tee's as the fly pads were slippery on some of the shaded holes. Could use more steps on the downhill walk to hole #9 and the rebar that is there for the existing steps needs to be hammered into the ground more.

I will be coming back to play this course again. What a hidden gem this on was.

Starting at hole 1 French Creek comes into play. Pastor Jeff did a great job utilizing all of the natural obstacles on this course. Many of the holes utilize water obstacles and they have done a very good job incorporating lots of elevation changes into the course as well. The homemade baskets are great, you don't really even notice the difference.

A few long walks between holes (which feel extra long with snow on the ground), but I think this was done to really get the best 18 holes possible on the property. Make sure you print out a map, or get one at tee 1 because the flow is a bit strange.

Course was great! I can't wait to play it again when the weather gets a little nicer. the $3.00 donation is well worth it. If you are in the Philly area definitely make the trip it is worth it!

Course design ... great layout for both right or left handed throwing, the course does not favor one over the other in hole design. Its a long hike through the course but you will not go home disappointed. Imagine writing the best review i'll save you the time of reading about all its positive traits just go play.

Some of the par 3 holes should have a amateur par of 4 just for the distance required. Also I do not live closer.

I personally enjoy the homemade baskets seems to fit the whole camp theme making it a harder round of play as its more touch sensitive to catching discs. Pastor Jeff and crew really put some blood sweat and tears into this place and it shows. If your within a few hours drive of this place and you don't show up at least once to play you are missing a world class course.

This course has almost all the elements you could ever desire in a course: a beautiful creek, interesting elevation changes, all types of different trees, opportunities for open bomber holes, and very well-designed Par 4s. Just about every hole is unique and qualifies as very memorable in my mind with holes 1-12 being simply an outstanding stretch of holes that raise the bar for Pennsylvania Disc Golf. There are lots of really cool disc golf shots to be thrown at Camp Sankanac. The church camp in the woods provides a neat setting, and the bouncy suspension bridge across the creek Hole 6 is almost as memorable as some of the holes. Most holes are well-designed in relation to par and make for a blue-level player's paradise that matches what I've come to expect in Western PA's elite courses.

Skill-specific par issues pop up on occasion, especially on the longer Par 3s. I can't see anyone but pros scoring birdies on the longer Par 3s, but amateur players bogies won't be that common either. The shotmaking awesomeness comes at the cost of long walks between holes in a couple instances. I played on a day after it had rained, and the rubber teepads ended up being pretty slick. Bushes of briars are abundant on the sides of fairways. A Par 5 would be nice.

Regarding the baskets, after observing several rounds, I'd guess that they might reject about 1-2% of "good" 30' putts that the more expensive baskets would catch. So, differences exist, but it's not a big deal.

Again, I'm really really impressed with how well the terrain was utilized and well-designed course that resulted. Great job! Please respect the camp's stricter-than-usual (but understandable) rules and regulations so that others may enjoy this gem.

really fun course to play, this course is very close to where live and i am able to play often. all types of holes on this course. very nice area to play in and the camp the course is on is very pretty in the fall.

some of the water holes are very long and hard to get across. you must be sure of your throws if you dont want to go swiming. the water is getting lower do to lack of rain but some parts are still deep, you must be very careful with your throws while teeing off. the course is closed almost the whole summer so riite now is the best time of the year to be playing this awesome course.
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• Fly pads were level and in excellent condition. Some have an extra textured pad for run ups! One tee (#4) was concrete. There were also what appeared to be 'old' tees at some (#17 for example) and a possible alternate at #8 (no tee sign but a fly pad). Also had drop zones (10, 11 and I think #1 also)

• Handmade tee signs showing distance, pro par, water, OB, trees, pin location, etc.

• Next tee signs throughout the course, be aware and use them - they are your friend. Scorecards/map available on site. Course website has printable map (I encourage first timers to use).

• Homemade baskets were in good condition - the chains were a mix of new and old/rusty. When a mixed combo was used, they wisely opted for new on the outside and old on the inside.

• Well designed with a ridiculous amount of variation (elevation, distance, OB, hazards, hole types, throwing style options, handedness balance, etc.) which I could go on and on about. Essentially on many holes I was considering multiple possibilities and running through various scenarios in my head before finally settling on a decision. It encourages creativity, thought and consideration - these are course characteristics which will keep me coming back for more!

• The calm, relaxed seclusion of private property cannot be stressed enough. No conflicts or distractions with people, cars, noise, crowding, etc. $3 'donation' worth it just for that...not to mention the terrific course to boot.

• Well maintained, excellent piece of land. Bridges, steps, ladders, etc all in great shape.

• Challenging Pro Pars - the smallest mistake can easily add a stroke to your score!

• Prepare for a time investment, there is a lot walking on this course. I played it solo & it took nearly 2.5 hours to complete, so plan accordingly (water, other provisions, factor in drive time due to course hours of availability).

• Overall an extraordinarily enjoyable place for a peaceful round of championship caliber disc golf.

• Homemade baskets seemed a bit stiff and were not the best catchers so be accurate when putting. Being silver colored, they were not always easy to see. On some holes, long poles with orange flags on top would help (for example on #8).

• Navigation/course flow observations: There are a couple long walks between holes - noticeably 13 to 14 & 16 to 17. The backtracking on 2's fairway to get to the short woods hike to #3 needs mentioning as well as the moderate walk between 8-9.

• Many thorns and sticker bushes off the fairway so be careful! Also there's a decent chance of disc loss or retrieval issues with the many water hazards and thick rough bordering some holes.

• Course could use some alt. tees, pin positions and amateur par on tee signs or scorecards.

• Plays around buildings, lots, roads and what I'll term 'camp stuff'. It was so quiet and secluded that this is a nominal con.

I recommend reading the review by the_lung as well as visiting the camp website's disc golf page for more details (http://www.campsankanac.org/disc-golf.html).

Since I've never done this before in a review, I'll add a hole by hole description:

#1 -The course starts with a makeable straight shot over water bordered by a bridge on the left and
a road in front of the grass landing area. The pin is across the road on the left on a severe uphill, fast green.

#2 - is another water shot - this time as part of the center/left fairway with a small OB
island in the middle! Beyond the red shed you'll find the pin situated in front of the French Creek.

#3 - Backtrack up the road toward #2's tee and follow the next tee sign on the left up the
hill and into the woods. It's a bit of a short hike but rewards with a little, wooded ace run.

#4 - This concrete, elevated tee starts in the woods with a downhill shot emerging into an open field and finishing up on the right.

#5 - is an open, long bomb/roller opportunity starting at the edge of the tree line gradually sloping downhill toward a tree protected pin

#6 - is another makeable throw over water. The drive is through a gap in the tree line which borders the creek. An open field awaits with an uphill pin at the woods edge. Be careful crossing the suspension bridge!

#7 - is an elevated tee throwing downhill across the open field it shares with #6. Through the opening in the neighboring woods is where you'll find the pin with the French Creek as backdrop.

Going left, a moderate walk up the gravel path leads to #8's tee.

#8 - a tough, pro-style hole. Lots of trouble off the mostly flat, narrow, turning fairway ending with a sever uphill approach to a pin in the woods . Great hole.

#9 - another longer hole starting at the woods edge on an elevated tee, throwing downhill into a field with rough and woods on the right and dotted moderate trees on the left. Reminiscent of Moraine State Park. Very nice.

#10 - Outstanding hole. Flat with attainable length, starts in the open then adds a creek in
the middle/left of the fairway about 1/3 of the way through with some knock down trees on the right.

#11 - Another great hole! An ace run/birdie chance - short, uphill poke over a
water hazard & ob landing area to a sloping, fast green. Fun!

#12-13 - Both are flat, birdable woods holes with non-disc eating rough & hardwoods lining
the sides of the well defined fairways. #12 is a straight shot while 13 goes right.

Go left up the gravel path and after the longest walk between holes on the course...

#14-16 - are mainly open with a few scattered trees and challenging pars for the distance. Plays
in the fields surrounding the Traber Center and its parking lot. 14 has a little uphill elevation while 15-16 are mainly flat.

Going right up the gravel path, this is the 2nd longest walk between holes on the course. Look for the next tee sign as you approach the road.

#17 - returns with an open throw off an elevated tee over the main road & an open field. About 3/4 of the way through, a non-disc eating creek, lined with trees and thick rough, offers only a narrow gap leading to an open field pin. So much fun!

#18 - finishes with an open bomb - a field of schule on the right and building on the left are the main hazards. The latter part of the hole slopes down left and in the small gap between the tree line at the bottom is the pin, situated by the OB gravel road.

Additional thoughts:

In some ways, the limited availability (closed mem. day to labor day) is good. I wouldn't want to
play here when camp is in season or when there is heavy use as it could be dangerous. Conversely, the course is only available sun-fri. So if you work 'business hours' mon-fri, don't live close and factor in darkness, the opportunities to play here are diminished. However I made the time to play here and will do so in the future because it's absolutely without a doubt worth it.

A 'must play' if in the vicinity and when coupled with nearby French Creek State Park, a perfect compliment and definite destination play.

The Course is layed out very nicely, and the upkeep and maintnence is remarkable. The scenery is pleasing to the eyes, and it's a very peacful setting. There is a good mix of open and wooded holes, along with diffrent elevations. There is a nice rustic cable bridge you have to walk across that adds to the charm of the course.

They don't have any leagues or weekly events planned yet.

I would definately say this is a course worth going out of your way to play.