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Eagles Nest DGC reviews
7
0
2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 9, 2016
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
+ Good mix of throws off the tee: tight vs. open, short vs. long, straight vs. left-to-right vs. right-to-left, uphill vs. downhill
+ Rough is not too harsh, offers recovery options
+ Some interesting greens that offer limited approach options, risk/reward decisions, etc.
+ Rough is not too harsh, offers recovery options
+ Some interesting greens that offer limited approach options, risk/reward decisions, etc.
Cons:
- Natural/dirt tee pads, some in bad condition
- Many/most tee pads are at risk of being hit by drives on the previous fairway (in some cases blind)
- Some targets aren't great: sketchy homemade baskets, some tomes, etc.
- Many/most tee pads are at risk of being hit by drives on the previous fairway (in some cases blind)
- Some targets aren't great: sketchy homemade baskets, some tomes, etc.
Other Thoughts:
Typical mountain golf with beautiful scenery and some great views, however the course if very "natural" and not mowed or manicured in any way.
Most of the challenge is in placement & hitting lines, although there are some chances to air out big drives (especially Hole 18, a legit par 4).
I played a tournament at this course, and we had a group on every hole throughout the day. When the course is that crowded, my criticism about dangerous tee locations comes into play on almost every hole. On an average day this would not be as big of an issue.
Overall this course is very fun to play due to the variety of different tee shots. Several of the holes that offer multiple routes to the pin are very fun in a "nice throw, but watch THIS line!" type of way. The fact that the rough is not too punishing also adds to the fun factor, although there's definitely enough risk to force golf shots.
There are facilities near the course, but I don't consider them much of a "Pro". The water from the hydrant down the hill from the parking area was noticably brown & cloudy...not recommended. The restrooms in the parking area are typical forest service outhouses: if not regularly maintained they can get pretty nasty.
I'd suggest bringing your own water & a sturdy pair of hiking boots.
Most of the challenge is in placement & hitting lines, although there are some chances to air out big drives (especially Hole 18, a legit par 4).
I played a tournament at this course, and we had a group on every hole throughout the day. When the course is that crowded, my criticism about dangerous tee locations comes into play on almost every hole. On an average day this would not be as big of an issue.
Overall this course is very fun to play due to the variety of different tee shots. Several of the holes that offer multiple routes to the pin are very fun in a "nice throw, but watch THIS line!" type of way. The fact that the rough is not too punishing also adds to the fun factor, although there's definitely enough risk to force golf shots.
There are facilities near the course, but I don't consider them much of a "Pro". The water from the hydrant down the hill from the parking area was noticably brown & cloudy...not recommended. The restrooms in the parking area are typical forest service outhouses: if not regularly maintained they can get pretty nasty.
I'd suggest bringing your own water & a sturdy pair of hiking boots.
