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Franklin, NH

Franklin Falls Dam - Old Layout

3.635(based on 8 reviews)
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Tuckerman
Experience: 10.6 years 4 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good bones 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is a good combination of wooded fairways and wide open bomber lanes. There are tree tunnels, and narrow gaps to shoot through. The fairways have obstacles, but there is a "fairway". There are no holes where you just chuck and pray. Several holes take advantage of elevation changes. Signs at the tee pads are generally good and each basket has a hanging arrow underneath showing the direction to the next tee.

Cons:

It's good to have a few holes where big-armed players can grip and rip to their heart's content. However, holes 8 and 14 are the most boring use of open space possible. You are quite literally throwing in an open field with zero obstacles and no shape to the lines. Holes 9 and 13 are similar, except they're not even long enough to throw bombs. Really, holes 11 and 12 are the only reasons to bother with anything from 8 to 14.

Then we have the lack of tee pads. This problem appears to be a work in progress. They have some new boxes and crushed stone in place. I'm guessing those will eventually get covered with rubber pads or concrete. For the moment, they are bad. Also, walks between holes are just long enough to make you think, "did I miss the tee pad?"

Other Thoughts:

I was in the white mountains on vacation for the week when I played here. It's beautiful country up there. Yet, this course seemed like it was built on an old Department of Public Works site. Walking off hole 7 and seeing the big dam made for a visual highlight, but otherwise this is not an attractive course.
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