Hole mix and match combos- There are 2 tee pads and 2 baskets at each hole. It's only a nine hole course, but you can turn it into 18 several different ways. The tee pads are numbered 1-18 which takes you through the course playing long-to-long, then short-to-short. You could also play both tees to long baskets, both tees to short baskets, short tees to both baskets, or long tees to both baskets. You could play 18 holes here several different times before you play the same round twice, which is nice.

The park- The park itself is very nice. Lots of picnic tables spread throughout, different trails that aren't a part of the course, open sandy areas, areas with lots of shade. Bring lunch out with you and you could easily spend a few hours playing and just enjoying the park.

The tees- Tee pads are all numbered and have hole maps. Almost, if not every, tee pad has a broom or brush to clear sand from the tees, which I thought was a nice touch. The signs and maps do come in handy because there must have been a recent redesign that hasn't caught up to Udisc yet. There are also benches at almost every tee pad, and trashcans throughout the course.

The holes- Decent variety for only a 9 hole course. Some of the short-to-shorts were under 200 feet, while some of the long-to-longs were over 400, and everything in between was represented. I mostly used a RHBH, but I did break out the forehand on a couple of holes. I drove with putters, fairways, and distance a time or two, so this course does let you use several different types of shots. Some holes are wide open, some are lightly wooded, some baskets are elevated, some holes turn right, some are straight, some turn left. You'll use most of your shots if you play all 18.

Layout- the layout was borderline nonsensical. I got lost looking for the second tee, threw from the wrong tee once, and got spun around several different times. The fairways also constantly cross each other. I played early in the morning on a weekday and was the only person on the course, but if there are more than one or two groups, things could get a little hectic and potentially dangerous. I can definitely see a situation where someone is moving to take an approach and gets drilled by a drive, and it wouldn't have to be too errant a shot to happen.

There are 2 baskets that are also right next to picnic tables. The long basket on hole 6 is completely surrounded by picnic tables. Be careful on those drives to make sure anyone who happens to be around the basket is looking out for discs.

No elevation change at all. That's more a product of being on the NC shore than anything else, but I do like to mix in hills, elevation gains, drops, etc.

The tee pads are rubber, and while they do have brooms and brushes to clear sand away, that isn't always effective. I shanked a couple of drives because I slipped on the tee pad from some sand.

The maps at each tee pad are also not always super helpful. There are some hidden baskets, and the maps are the most generic-looking renderings possible. I found myself at least twice throwing a drive and hoping that by the time I got there I would see the basket.

This is a situation where the park is nicer than the course. The course isn't terrible, but the layout is tough to follow and could definitely lead to trouble where the fairways cross each other. I'd recommend playing early in the day, like I did, so you can avoid potential back ups or groups on crisscrossing holes. If you want to get in a quick 9 holes, this is a solid option. If you want to take your time and play 18, just be prepared to walk the course twice-- I logged just about 3 miles playing long-to-long then short-to-short.

If you're in Oak Island or Southport on vacation like me, definitely check this course out for something different than what you're used to, the sandy floor is a fun challenge.

Cougar Country Disc Golf Course sits about 20 minutes off of Hwy 17 at the Boiling Springs Community Center grounds . Pull in past the community center and park around back . I parker near the playground when it was empty , and by the time I was done playing , I had to have day care workers move kids so I could leave . There is a Port O Let near the first hole . I am going to grade the course as 18 holes .
The Equipment - There are 2 rubber tee pads per hole , far enough apart and set up enough to make one more difficult than the other . There are brooms at some of the tee pads to sweep off excess sand and needles . There are pretty good informative wood tee signs at each tee location . The basket setup is pretty nice , There are yellow banded DISCatchers for the shorter locations and blue banded DISCatchers for the longer positions . Some benches were present here , and a putting basket near the first tee .
The Landscape - The course was clean and no real debris in the fairways . It looks like the local club stays on top of it , well . The grass was mowed in the spots where there was some . The course plays on the fringes of some trees . Not always open , but not tight either , until you get to #6 ,7 and 8 .The course employs part park-style and part woods style sections for the holes .
The fairways are covered with a sand mix , and some pine needles in most of the areas . The course is Flat . There is a playground that's close to hole #8 , but it shouldn't be a factor .
Course Appearance/Atmosphere - The course is average in appearance . Nothing sticks out in my mind . This should be a typical kind of beach area course . The atmosphere was light when I played . There was a group of about 8 young guys around 17-20 with an older guy that was playing near me the whole time and having a blast . Having 2 tees and 2 baskets to mix and match can make it fair for everyone involved .
The Highlights - The holes were okay when I played . Some of the basket placements were in some interesting spots . I think #4 blue basket was tucked in to the right of the fairway , but you saw the yellow basket from the tee . #9 and 18 , which were located across the street , had the blue tee tucked into the right of the fairway in a clump of trees ( 285' ).
Signature Hole - the most scenic ( some will call gimmicky ) and fun hole was #8 . only 251' long , it is a tight midrange drive bending towards an elevated basket wedged into a twisting tree . Kind of fun trying to play the putt .
Disc Risk - pretty low here . You would have to catch it in a tree . The overgrowth isn't thick enough to swallow your disc for good .
The Time - It took me 55 minutes to play the course . It will take a foursome a 1:45 to 1:50 minutes to do all 18 .

#1 Safety - 2 things . The multiple tee pads and baskets can crisscross in fairways and if crowded can lead to someone having a bad day . Also , there looks to be a day care during the week at the rec center . These active kids go crazy when let out to play . They are supposed to be confined to the playground away from the course , but you know how kids are . Be a little cautious if the kids are out .
#2 - Navigation - not bad in most spots , but the baskets and pin locations + dual pads can trip you up . An online map or kiosk would help . The course is a little confined to a small area .
#3 intermediates on up will give this course a beat down . It will still be competitive enough for locals on down .
#4 9 or 18 . There are still going to be people claiming it is a 9 hole course in disguise . Sure , there are courses like this all over Florida that still claim a 9 hole course , but just enjoy the play .

This course looks to be improving ever since it was constructed (2013) . Now , 2 baskets 2 tees , differing locations instead of the same exact drive . I can qualify it as an 18 hole course , but barely . I walked the grounds a little after I played my round . They might have enough area to expand , which would take some of the pressure off of the middle or the woods part of the course . I tried looking on the local club pages to see if tournaments or doubles were being played and when , but I couldn't find it . If vacationing here , or trying the course as a local , you may want to contact someone on the page so you don't waste a trip out here . I think that this was a much needed course to expand disc golf interest and give alternatives to vacationers from the Wilmington are all the way down to North Myrtle Beach .
My Recommendation - Good intro course , and good course for newbies , dates or families . The dual tee/basket setup can accommodate all , and can track progression . Locals should have a lot of fun , here . Again , you can play with players of lesser or greater skill at the same time minus the embarrassment of not reaching pars . Intermediates and up will not be over impressed , but still can work on their game . Vacationers and travelers will like this as an alternative to another whole day at the beach . Course Collectors will like that there are 2 other 9 hole course not far away and that this is a fast play and 20 minutes off of Hwy 17 . A solid enough course to come off of the highway and Play !!

After accidentally dropping in on a league day at Castle Hayne and witnessing at least eighty people preparing to tee off, (We just came back at the end of the day) I thought the rest of the area courses would be empty. It was still early when I got to Arrowhead but there were already groups backed up on one. While I was at Joe Eakes, something like seven or eight other groups were on the course. At that point I figured, there can't be any people at Cougar Country. But there were. Man, do Wilmington people love their disc golf. It was a nice Saturday in March but all five of the courses being fairly crowded? This is an area that could probably use another course.

So, Cougar Country. It's a pretty sweet course for a niner. It's not extremely tough but it has some solid distance with a couple of holes topping four-hundred feet. The terrain is interesting with the mix of sand and pines. There's also a solid variety of holes, with some requiring specific lines of flight and others allowing bombs. The additional tees aren't different enough for me to consider them separate holes but they provide additional variety. The first eight holes are all solid. There may not be a standout hole but if there's a signature hole, it's 4 I think that tees off from a slightly elevated ridge jest behind a small creek.

If there were nine more like the existing nine, this would be a 3.0 course for me. As it is, it's one of those local courses that you can play it a lot without growing tired of it. You can play nine, eighteen, twenty-seven. It's not one that I would suggest going out of your way to play, but if your passing by, it'll provide a good round regardless of how many you want to play.

Well, hole 9. The barbed-wire fence is dangerously close on the right. You can treat that type of area like water but to me, it doesn't play the same. It's not something I'm comfortable playing around. And 9 is fairly straightforward, uninteresting hole otherwise. I don't see why it was necessary to put it by itself over there. This is mostly a course that you can attack so it's a shame that after eight holes of going after pins and air it out, there is one that makes you want to play overly cautious.

Other than that, it's extremely flat and not overly challenging. It wouldn't be a bad course for beginners, and it's certainly targeted at players a notch above that, but well-traveled players won't find much to get excited about.

-Good length for having only 9 holes. 2900' feet for 9 holes vs 3200 feet for 18 at Arrowhead in Wilmington. Nice driving opportunities.
-2 tees for each hole already. Most courses add 2nd tees as an afterthought later on down the line
-Signage directing you to nex-t on almost every hole.
-Benches already set up on some holes. Garbage cans as well.
-Signage telling you where the course is, some places neglect that important fact for new courses.

-Hole 6 is a mess. I know they had a note that it wasn't finished. We just don't know how it's going to be fixed. The rest of the holes are on nice land. This one seems to be built entirely on marshland. There is a noticeable give when you step on the entire hole. Broken twigs were laid down for extra support, but ouch if you are in sandals. The basket is also at a dead end of a blind dog leg. So be careful coming back out, as some one else may be throwing.
-Tee pads are a very cheap rubber mat. Very easy to slip on, especially with all the sand around. Be careful. Hopefully they are placeholders until some more funds come in.
-Hole 9 is also placed on the other side of the street away from every other hole. A bit odd, since there is definitely more land available. The fence to the left of it is scary too. Barbed wire and no eay way under to retrieve a disc.

-I commend the initiative already brought forth by the local community. There is a sign in sheet, so they can show how popular the course is. That way they can fight for more $. Make sure to sign it.
-It's not a negative, but there isn't a lot of tree cover, so the sun can beat down on you if it's hot out.
-Check it out if you are around. I don't see myself going out of my way there, but a stop there and Oak Island a short distance away isn't out of the question once in a while.