Heritage Point DGC reviews
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Experience:
15.8 years
8 played
5 reviews
Like it, but would rather play at others. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 16, 2012
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
•Nice Chainstar Baskets
•Not every hole has the same line from the tee (some do, but there are various different layouts)
•Never crowded
•Shaded
•Nice tee signs
•Great length and level teepads
•A full 18 hole course
•Not every hole has the same line from the tee (some do, but there are various different layouts)
•Never crowded
•Shaded
•Nice tee signs
•Great length and level teepads
•A full 18 hole course
Cons:
•Terrain can be a bit much
•Only a few places to throw a solid drive (even with your mid-ranges)
•No good resting places, which would be nice considering the varied elevation changes
•Wouldn't consider it kid nor beginner friendly
•Only a few places to throw a solid drive (even with your mid-ranges)
•No good resting places, which would be nice considering the varied elevation changes
•Wouldn't consider it kid nor beginner friendly
Other Thoughts:
Rather than list everything in the Pro/Con section, I would rather describe it here so as not to sound unfair to the course or those interested in playing it.
1. Not able to "go for it" enough
I actually enjoyed this course MORE before I was at the playing level I am now (which is pretty much a steady par player that hits a good round here and there. I don't expect to shoot -10 every round). I think the reason being is because I knew I couldn't throw it decent then, so I would just take a good shot into the fairway, then make an up shot to the basket, and then hit the putt for par (on the holes I was able to do that good). So that leads me to one of my biggest dislikes about this course - there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for a great round. Once you establish your average on this course, that's as good as it would get in my opinion.
2. The course is degrading in my opinion
The course was better 1 year ago than it was this time. I personally don't mind the elevation that much, but there are a few spots now (since it has been worn in) that it is just dangerous. Namely exiting hole 3 to number 4. I actually had a friend fall and roll a bit there once. There are people that I play with that wouldn't enjoy this at all because those few spots where the terrain is testy (Holes #2, #3, #18 mainly) wouldn't be enjoyable trying to navigate, much less throw. I also wouldn't bring my 4 year old daughter with me, because it would be tough to carry her on those holes, and I don't know if she could make it otherwise. She enjoys playing with me and I love for her to tag along, but couldn't do that here, bummer.
3. The flow of the course is "off"
I don't think that the course really has a natural flow to it. Hole 1 you have a great into the fairway shot, and a possibility to hit a good birdie line. Then you take a stroll down a steep bank to Hole 2 where you throw on a fairway that turns steep halfway to the basket. On Hole 3 you can go for it (and likely end up with a horrible lie at the foot of the hill), or lay up. Either way you end on a steep downhill where a miss is probably going to cost 2 throws. 4 is in a pine grove that sits in a bottom, and 5 is your first chance at a great drive with a birdie opp. 6 and 7 are short little hyzer holes then 8 opens back up into a great birdie drive hole. 9 is short between lots of smaller trees with a somewhat intimidating, but very manageable mando 20 feet from the tee. Slow decent length anny hole for 10...etc. I feel like it is hard to get in a rhythm here, but maybe it's just my playing ability.
Conclusion
I had been anxious to get back to this course after not being for nearly a year. However, I don't think I will try to go back for another year probably. I hate to pick on a local course, especially since I know people that helped it get in and build it. However, I feel like it still leaves plenty to be desired, and could be brought up to a better standard. I am not a pro though, and I don't claim to know how to build the best course, so maybe I am just wrong there. This is a review of my opinion of the course though.
1. Not able to "go for it" enough
I actually enjoyed this course MORE before I was at the playing level I am now (which is pretty much a steady par player that hits a good round here and there. I don't expect to shoot -10 every round). I think the reason being is because I knew I couldn't throw it decent then, so I would just take a good shot into the fairway, then make an up shot to the basket, and then hit the putt for par (on the holes I was able to do that good). So that leads me to one of my biggest dislikes about this course - there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for a great round. Once you establish your average on this course, that's as good as it would get in my opinion.
2. The course is degrading in my opinion
The course was better 1 year ago than it was this time. I personally don't mind the elevation that much, but there are a few spots now (since it has been worn in) that it is just dangerous. Namely exiting hole 3 to number 4. I actually had a friend fall and roll a bit there once. There are people that I play with that wouldn't enjoy this at all because those few spots where the terrain is testy (Holes #2, #3, #18 mainly) wouldn't be enjoyable trying to navigate, much less throw. I also wouldn't bring my 4 year old daughter with me, because it would be tough to carry her on those holes, and I don't know if she could make it otherwise. She enjoys playing with me and I love for her to tag along, but couldn't do that here, bummer.
3. The flow of the course is "off"
I don't think that the course really has a natural flow to it. Hole 1 you have a great into the fairway shot, and a possibility to hit a good birdie line. Then you take a stroll down a steep bank to Hole 2 where you throw on a fairway that turns steep halfway to the basket. On Hole 3 you can go for it (and likely end up with a horrible lie at the foot of the hill), or lay up. Either way you end on a steep downhill where a miss is probably going to cost 2 throws. 4 is in a pine grove that sits in a bottom, and 5 is your first chance at a great drive with a birdie opp. 6 and 7 are short little hyzer holes then 8 opens back up into a great birdie drive hole. 9 is short between lots of smaller trees with a somewhat intimidating, but very manageable mando 20 feet from the tee. Slow decent length anny hole for 10...etc. I feel like it is hard to get in a rhythm here, but maybe it's just my playing ability.
Conclusion
I had been anxious to get back to this course after not being for nearly a year. However, I don't think I will try to go back for another year probably. I hate to pick on a local course, especially since I know people that helped it get in and build it. However, I feel like it still leaves plenty to be desired, and could be brought up to a better standard. I am not a pro though, and I don't claim to know how to build the best course, so maybe I am just wrong there. This is a review of my opinion of the course though.
11
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Great Potential 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Nov 15, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
This new course is conveniently located just off I-75 is on its way to becoming a really nice course. It is quite evident that there has been some hard work done by some dedicated golfers in the area. This is a course that will be fun to watch mature if you live in the area.
Although the course itself is still in its infancy it's hard not to notice its potential. Overall the course is a bit on the short side but the holes make up for it by demanding accuracy a lot of the time. There are birdie opportunities galore and low scores should be normal but bogeys won't be uncommon either. Overall you'll find a fair mix of shots. A few moderate elevation changes help with the diversity. Two and eighteen are the most pronounced and will probably be the holes that are most remembered. You will find a strait shot or two and as expected, there are right and left turning shots too.
There are concrete pads on all eighteen holes and they are very nice. They have a very rough surface and are perfect for tee pads. They spared no expense on them either as I noticed that some of them are 16" thick in order to make sure they are level.
The tee signs on each hole are great and have all the info that you could ask for.
The Discraft Chainstar baskets are brand new and catch great. They have arrows pointing the way to the next tee and helped with navigation tremendously.
As a bonus, there is plentiful parking near the first tee, benches are scattered around the course and a bathroom with a water fountain is near the hole 10/11 transition.
Although the course itself is still in its infancy it's hard not to notice its potential. Overall the course is a bit on the short side but the holes make up for it by demanding accuracy a lot of the time. There are birdie opportunities galore and low scores should be normal but bogeys won't be uncommon either. Overall you'll find a fair mix of shots. A few moderate elevation changes help with the diversity. Two and eighteen are the most pronounced and will probably be the holes that are most remembered. You will find a strait shot or two and as expected, there are right and left turning shots too.
There are concrete pads on all eighteen holes and they are very nice. They have a very rough surface and are perfect for tee pads. They spared no expense on them either as I noticed that some of them are 16" thick in order to make sure they are level.
The tee signs on each hole are great and have all the info that you could ask for.
The Discraft Chainstar baskets are brand new and catch great. They have arrows pointing the way to the next tee and helped with navigation tremendously.
As a bonus, there is plentiful parking near the first tee, benches are scattered around the course and a bathroom with a water fountain is near the hole 10/11 transition.
Cons:
Much work still needs to be done on this course. At this point some of the problems could give you a bad impression of the course and could possibly detour you from coming back.
The biggest issue is the drainage on the course. Several holes were almost unplayable due to standing water/mud. I am not sure that this is something that is going to get better. It just seemed like almost 2/3 of the holes are in an area that is just going to hold moisture. Georgia has had an unusually wet season so we will see what happens as the weather gets back to normal. Maybe it will dry out but if not this could be an aggravating course for a good portion of the year.
The fairways themselves are in good shape but a lot of the holes have some bad shule. Again, I can see that this might improve over time but it will be annoying for sure. At this point expect to spend a little extra time looking for errant shots.
The biggest issue is the drainage on the course. Several holes were almost unplayable due to standing water/mud. I am not sure that this is something that is going to get better. It just seemed like almost 2/3 of the holes are in an area that is just going to hold moisture. Georgia has had an unusually wet season so we will see what happens as the weather gets back to normal. Maybe it will dry out but if not this could be an aggravating course for a good portion of the year.
The fairways themselves are in good shape but a lot of the holes have some bad shule. Again, I can see that this might improve over time but it will be annoying for sure. At this point expect to spend a little extra time looking for errant shots.
Other Thoughts:
This is a really good course with a really nice layout and will do nothing but improve. Whoever is responsible for getting the course installed and just as importantly whoever is doing all the hard work should be recognized. Who dragged the cross ties down to the tee pads? And the block steps and bridges? The steps dug out of the hillsides? It looks like this course is getting lots of love. I will be back.
If you are in the area, Definitely try to play.
Enjoy!
If you are in the area, Definitely try to play.
Enjoy!
2
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rough but fair 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 21, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
has great potential to be a tough course, good use of elevation, brand new baskets,the park was nice and in good shape
Cons:
no tee pads yet, it was a little muddy at some tee locations,needs a few more signs going from one hole to another, arrows were on most all baskets. it looks like they have taken a bobcat and cleared the fairwys, but not alot of limbing has been done yet.
Other Thoughts:
this course was fun,for what it was. a litte rough yet, but it will be a nice change to the type of courses in the area, it kind of like the sinks with more elevation
