Milton, WI

Hidden Valley DGC

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ElementZ
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Experience: 15 years 212 played 200 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Umm... 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 25, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nothing has changed here since the last review in 2014, so I'll just reiterate and emphasize the points.

+ The biggest pro here, in my eyes, is the maintenance. The resort's grass was short and there was no litter anywhere in sight.

+ The tonal poles provide an interesting change of pace, but after a couple holes, we certainly missed a basket with chains.

+ Logical flow. For the most part (with maybe #8 as an exception since it's quite a long hole), you'll know exactly where to look for the next pole, even without a map.

+ Friendly staff. The guy's mowing the lawn knew what we were doing, so they were respectful and waited for us to throw and avoided mowing over where the discs had landed.

+ Lots of parking. Free. I can't imagine you'll ever be sharing the course with someone else.

Cons:

- I missed having baskets. I missed having tees. I missed having tee signs.

- With the exception of the #8 signature hole (and maybe 2 others), these poles are all reachable with a midrange or putter. Definitely geared towards beginners.

- Very little obstacles. There are a couple trees here and there and a hill comes into play for 3-4 holes, but that's about it.

Other Thoughts:

All in all, this is a good one for the baggers, but that's about it. You could probably knock out all 3 of the Milton courses in 2 hours, including driving time. I likely won't be coming back, but it was nice to make the tonal pole go "DONG!". Not as satisfying as crashing chains, but better than nothing at all.
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harr0140
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Experience: 15.3 years 1508 played 480 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Hey it is something 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 11, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) It is a disc golf course.

2) Elevation and rolling valley holes. Hidden Valley is actually two valleys and 1 ridge with two baskets tucked up on top. You play down one valley, back up the ridge and then back down the other valley again, finishing back up the ridge one last time.

3) Probably never very busy.

4) I think they have maps or scorecards in the office, but since it was closed I couldnt get one.

5) Beginner friendly because of the complete lack of trees.

6) Turf is in awesome condition, must be the lush farmland this park was built on!

Cons:

1) No baskets, tone poles with 4 chains close to the poles. I have never seen nor played on these before. I guess as long as you hit anything metal it counts???

2) No real trees in play, just 9 poles in a large rolling field.

3) No teepads, so just throw from the previous pole.

4) Boring except for the elevation changes.

5) No tee signs listing distance, perhaps that is on the maps and scorecard they supposeduly have in the office.

Other Thoughts:

I drove to this course not expecting to play, but it was on my way from Lustig to Stoughton Kiwanis, and when I saw the chain at the gate on the ground I drove in. Noone at the front office, nobody around, so I parked and played quickly so as not to get caught. I could have explained my way out of it if I needed to. I played it anyways just to add to my courses played and get another first review!!! I am a greedy bastard gunning for Diamond so shoot me a thumbs up!!!! Remember I played it so you don't have to.

There really isn't much to be said for this course because it is so basic. Sure the elevation and rolling terrain is fun, but it is just a grip and rip course with no real challenge except to throw as far as you can. I cannot rate it at 1/2 disc though because it is well taken care of, the turf is wonderful and it still could be fun if you are in the right mindset. It is not in disrepair like the other courses I have rated lower than 1 disc.

This course is not listed as private on this site, but I doubt they get many non RV users to ask to play, I do wonder if they would be ok with it. I did not want to be told I couldn't play it so I just went ahead on my own.
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