Ham Lake, MN

Family of Christ DGC

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djschnabel
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Experience: 27.3 years 253 played 27 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A very nice family/beginners course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a very low played, nicely laid out course just north of the Family of Christ (Lutheran) Church. The holes are laid out nicely, w/ 4 open holes, and 5 within the woods, creating challenging shots.

A seasoned player will enjoy the many opportunities for aces.

This course is about 2 miles from the Ham Lake City course.

Hole 1: 300 ft
This is the longest tole, the tee is north of the church parking lot, in the middle of the field. The basket is to the west, tucked back into the woods. Very reachable, but the tree branches force you to snap your disc in left to right (RHBH).

Hole 2: 245 ft
Continue to west, the next basket is a easy shot, the hole is in the middle of the fairway, w/ a tree about 50 feet in front of it. There is a stream behind the hole (50 feet), but it is very shallow, if you have a wayward drive.

Hole 3: 175
Walk across the stream, traveling north now. short shot into the woods.

Hole 4: 150
Straight ahead past hole 3's basket. Very easy shot down the hill. They have a nice backdrop of branches to stop your disc, as long as your throw is low.

Hole 5: 140
East of Hole 4, 2 paths to throw, left down the path, snapping left to right, or right, over some downed trees. Wild Turkeys spotted on this hole.

Hole 6: 215
Coming out of the woods, the basket is on a hill to your left. The swamp in front of you has water for the first 150 feet, then it dries out, but still thick. Beware of discs landing by the hole, and rolling down the hill.

Hole 7: 250
Open shot over left side of pond, over some trees. This allows for a l to r or r to l shot.

Hole 8: 150
Nice and easy shot, let a RHBH shot to hyzer way left. There are many trees in your way, skip or angle your disc to pass.

Hole 9: 235
This is the toughest hole on the course. You can see this basket when you pull into the parking lot. It is a basket on the east hill overlooking the ponds. When driving, either throw straight, then cut back towards the hole, or snap disc left to right. Beware ponds behind hole, it is possible to land in them.

Cons:

Possible mosquitos, not witnessed yet, but we've been so dry (2009). Wood Ticks removed almost each round.

Other Thoughts:

This is a very short course, but a good one to take family and kids to. Playing this one on the way to BRP or in addition to the Ham Lake City course make for an easy 18.

The church is Lutheran, we have never had anybody come out and ask us to leave (like I have heard about a course in Arden Hills/Shoreview). Please pick up litter, and mind your manners, I could see them becoming upset with major foot traffic.
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