Hyzer Creek is a delightful wander mostly through mature pines, using the creek as the defining feature. I'm a picky reviewer about course design and the course held my interest throughout. I really like that the designer used the creek in a variety of ways and wasn't afraid to set baskets uniquely to test your placement ability from the tee or fairway and your nerves on the putting green.

I felt like the course was appropriate for a wide variety of player skill levels and strengths. Although having a big arm was beneficial on some uphill or longer holes, technicality, shot-shaping, and selecting a landing zone was far more critical.

The holes ranged from seriously open (12) to tightening throughout (8, 15) to pretty claustrophobic (11, 16). Although there are similarities in a few holes (e.g. downhill putter shots) the distances and obstacles played differently enough that I didn't feel like I was duplicating efforts.

I will always love the aesthetic of short woods par 4s and 5s that are designed to sucker players into trying to attack too much. I absolutely spent several shots scrambling, said I regretted my decisions, and went right back to attacking the next holes.

The "flavor" I got from the course was very similar to what I got playing Harmon Hills for the first time. The courses are very different in challenge, length, and terrain, but Hyzer Creek seemed to share the same commitment to finding the best unique features and building holes and the course around them, from a designer who had a vision and knew the land well.

Any course willing to devote a page on its website to this much sass about poison ivy: http://www.hyzercreek.com/poison_ivy.htm is a winner in my book.

The baskets are a little difficult to see and signage is weathered. I scrupulously avoid knocking a course for lack of amenities unless it is clearly a problem. The only real improvement I would like to see in this vein is navigation--the paint on trees leading to the next tee should be refreshed.

Holes 12 and 17 playing into each other is definitely an issue. It could be improved with signage at each tee advising players to be aware of opposing traffic, but can't be obviated without rerouting one of the holes entirely. It was not an issue when I played, but still bears mentioning as a flaw. Similarly, 5's teepad is too close to 4's basket. Current 17 would be one of the best finishing holes I've ever seen--it kinda ruins the momentum of the course to play such a dope hole, walk a quarter mile, then play current 18 and backtrack out.

I think there was some of bias toward CW spin--it would be favored mildly on 2, 7, 14, & 17, and lots on 4 & 9. Conversely, CCW spin would be favored mildly on 13 and lots on 8 & 16. I think the net effect is that CW spin-dominant players have an easier time on the par 3s that are difficult to access (4, 9) but that advantage isn't quite made up for the CCW spin-dominant players because 8 & 16 have an extra par stroke to play with.

I would absolutely go back. This is not the most challenging or grueling course I've played, but it was among the most fun. Easily within my top 10% courses of 220 or so played.

Hyzer Creek is really great course, it has enough of the features I like to satisfy all of my disc golf needs. There is constant elevation change, from mild to major. The fairways are usually not too tight, but often wooded enough to require accuracy, and have good variance in distance and changes of direction. There are a few long holes that zig zag their way through the trees, and a few that might give up the ace. Water is present, but nothing too extreme. There are some places with heavy rough, which I explored unintentionally, but I left with all my plastic. The tees are concrete paved, and the baskets are all in good condition.

Some of the tees could be longer. The signs could be better. I wasn't sure of the best way to get back to the car after 18. We played hole 9 again on the way out, since it was nearby. No benches or trashcans. Pay to play. More cons than I usually list on a 4.5, but none of them really affect play, aside from size of the tee pad.

An awesome course in a really beautiful area. The front nine play easier than the back. From the first hole to the last, I was fully digging it. Unusual in a sense, for a course that has five par 4's and two par 5's, that the two holes that are the longest by far are not the par 5's. I really liked the open bomb from the elevated tee on hole 12, with the boulders marking off 400' and 500', leading up to the pocket in the woods where the basket is hidden across the creek. Having the basket for hole 14 embedded in a large rock was a nice touch. Hole 16 is epic, downhill and twisting through trees to a basket that is planted in the middle of the creek. 18 is a fun finisher, if you can hit the gap coming off the tee a good chance for birdie. I only made one birdie (hole 13), but missed a few opportunities for more. My first and only round played there yielded a 70 (7 over par). With any luck at all I will be able to return for another round some time, and give it another shot. Overall very fun, I would say check it out if you get the chance.

- Isolation; lack of crowds
- Great piece of property utilized well in course design
- Easy to navigate even the first time
- Great test of your game
- Some great basket placements
- Premier holes: #5, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16

- Rough around the edges; tee pads, hole markers

Got to play two rounds Memorial Day Week-end (Thursday afternoon and Friday morning). One other group was out on Thursday and had the course to myself on Friday. And what a beautiful course to enjoy on your own. Lots of great elevation change, tight wooded shots and a few awesome bomb it holes (#12 and #15). Camped just a few miles away at Autumn Moon Campground (nice place to use as a base).

I highly recommend hitting this course if you get the chance.

Did this course on a long weekend disc golf journey that was mainly Vermont courses; and this course holds it's own with the best of Vermont (Brewster Ridge and Black Falls).

beautiful a combination of long holes and short holes.Great scenery. a fantastic variety of shots. Lots of elevation. (coming from Florida this means a lot). A great deal of "hiking". The pay for play is not a problem, and the cost very reasonable. This course will test your management and your skill level. If you have big arm this is for you. Very little to no water issues except for a couple of creeks.the scenery is wonderful and wild. No crowds when we went.My friends and I love this course and when we are in town again we will most certainly play here again. .

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come and play the owner(s) are great the course is great and it will test your skill level, maybe not the best course for the novice thrower but you can still have a great time. Be prepared to hike and enjoy the great upstate NY wilderness. We love this place.

The entire course keeps you guessing with a variety of hyzers and anhyzers. There are tight windows that require the occasional thumber or tomahawk and elevated pins that present a lot of challenging putts from the backside of greens.

The hole signs on the tee markers are small and it is tougher to navigate the map of the hole than it should be. Some baskets should really have flags posted above them to allow for easier spotting along the tree lines.

This place is literally in the middle of nowhere and it was a great surprise in terms of quality. There are a few bomber holes where you can unleash the driver, but the majority of the holes require planning and precision. I will most definitely return after the deer flies are gone for the season. Killer track!

This is a disc golfers paradise, Adirondack style so bring your "A" game and hiking gear...... Lots of elevation changes on this course No gimmie birdies here without serious accuracy. All fairways are well defined but tricky doglegs and narrow-gaps keep the big arms honest.
New concrete tees and plenty of signage to keep even the first timers from getting lost.
Course owner Morgan and the dedicated sponsors work their tails off maintaining this place

Bathrooms are a bit rustic(outhouse or nearby trees) but functional if the need arises.
Limited parking for tournaments, please carpool if possible.

Some may say that this place is "in the middle of nowhere" but a quick Google search shows several various establishments within a 15-20 min drive. Village Pizzeria is a must-stop for after round "refueling". Thanks to Sandy for being the exclusive lunch provider at Hyzer Creek tournaments.

Variety - Up and down, right and left, long and short, tight and open, water and ceilings. Hyzer has it all.

Isolation - Disc golf is all there is at Hyzer Creek. Disc golfers don't mind sharing parks with dog walkers and hikers and joggers etc, but it's nice to have a place that is just for us.

Challenge - Hyzer Creek is a very tough course, but is utterly fair. The fairways are well defined and clear. Although many are very tight, there are no "plinko" style holes where you are just throwing through a bunch of trees and hoping the disc finds a way to the basket. Elevation always makes holes more challenging and Hyzer Creek is loaded with lots of fun elevation

New Player Friendly - WHAAAAT!!! No, it is true. Now don't get me wrong this course is in the middle of the 'daks and is not for the lighthearted that are going to complain about not having pristine mowed fairways and green. If that is the type of player you are looking to introduce to the game then take them to a public park course. If you are looking to hook a hiker, or somebody with a bit more of a sense of adventure, this course will not kick their butt. Hyzer is very tough on people that can throw far and have no idea what direction the disc is going to land. True first timers, however are not going to throw far off the fairways. If they stray from the fairway discs are easier to find in the mature woods, as opposed to courses where the rough consists of tall grass or thick brush. I have brought two first timers to Hyzer Creek and they have both had a blast. Don't be intimidated by how tough this course plays for advanced players. It is also very fair to newbies.

Most of the cons of this course are simply side-effects of what makes it great.

The bugs are bad at certain times of the year. Personally I look for other destinations during those times.

Hyzer has difficulty accommodating large scale events. Parking is very limited. If you are coming to a tournament here pack as many players into as few cars as possible. Also the intermingling of open, long holes and short ace runs can create some bottle necks when there are large fields. This is a good course of a small stool during a tournament.

No real bathrooms. No nearby stores, bring your own water.

Waterproof shoes are a must year-round.

Like I said all of these "cons" are just part of the charm and rustic nature of a disc golf course that was carved out of the side of a mountain with a chainsaw.

Variety is king here. Most courses that have variety have it it sections. You play a bunch of open holes, then you go into the woods and you play a bunch of accuracy shots, then your back in the open for some more bombs. That is just how most pieces of land lend themselves to be developed since they exist in parks and the course has to be intertwined with existing amenities and paths. Hyzer did not have these restrictions. It was a blank canvas and the designer took full advantage of this. Playing Hyzer Creek for the first time is like reading a good book. With the turn of each page you can't wait to see what the author has is store for you next.

Holes 12 and 16 get all the love on this course but all 18 have their own charm. Some of my other favorites are; Hole 1 - a gentle downhill hyzer shot with the creek behind the tee; Hole 8 - another downhill elevation shot, this one has some distance to it. Drive down a steep hill to an opening roughly the size of a football field. The pin is down a path that jets of to the right at the end of the opening. Hole 18 - The basket looks so close, its right there in front of you, The chasm between you and the basket with the creek running at the bottom of it makes the hole a classic.

Thanks to Morgan and all the hole owners for this incredible gift to the rest of the disc golf world. This is a destination course for any avid disc-er visiting the northeast.

In the thick woods of the Southern Adirondack Mountains. Just a perfect spot for DG. Woods, elevation, rocks and a creek. Plus it's a private course so you don't need to worry about dodging park users, or getting caught sipping a brew in public. The woods are thick so you really feel like you're all alone in the world while playing. Most concrete pads are in place. Morgan was finishing the rest while I was there. Next year they'll all be in. Current natural pads were not a problem. Navigation was easy and there are signs at every tee showing layout and distance. Baskets are all in excedllent condition. Great variety. Some ace runs, a few long holes, tons of uphill and downhill throws. Never bored. Just fun freaking golf.

All the concrete pads weren't in while I was there.

I only had time for 1 round.

It's too far for me to play very often.

I went to Hyzer expecting a super-difficult course with extremely tight fairways, big uphill throws, and punishing climbs. I got some off that. But the design is so well done that, and the course flows so nicely that you never feel like you're being worked over. Once it beats you down a little, it throws a nice little tight, short ace run hole at you. You get a breather, and then it comes back at you on the next hole. There is such great variety that you don't mind the long uphill holes that kick your rear. The first few holes warm you up with nice, short birdie or ace opportunities, then the course heats up and starts throwing longer uphill challenges in front of you.

#12 is a 711' down hill throw over an open field. There are huge boulders in the field with footage markers on them so you can gauge your distance. IT"S A DG DRIVING RANGE!!! Very cool. Unless you can't reach that first boulder (400') like me. Made me sad. Then you must get over the creek and throw into the woods towards the basket. As some would say, AWESOMESAUCE!

#16 is a 461' downhill shot through some very tight woods. The basket is conveniently located on a rock in the middle of the creek. Just another great hole.

Kudos to Morgan for building this course. It is one of the best. Make sure to leave him as nice a donation as you can. He's obviously put a lot of time and effort into the property.

Just beautiful, challenging, fair, and at times awesome. Sweet wooded mountain terrain, with the course obviously cut out of the thick. Fun rugged land and elevation changes and water presence and bridges to traverse throughout the course. And some memorable details.... The ridiculous (in a good way) tee shot at 12, with the 300- and 500-ft. markers way down in the open field. The pin IN THE WATER on 16. The crazy drive through the tight chute on 18. Lots more to remember. What a blast.

If you're anywhere near the area (and just driving around camping like I was), this course is worth the going. Just pack in water and whatever, there's not much around (a good thing). Thanks to the people who made/make this course happen.

This course is very beautiful with rolling hills and great elevation changes. The owner did a great job maintaining the fairways.

This course is in the middle of nowhere.

For what it is it is a great course, I did not think the difficulty level was too high. Walking between holes was harder than throwing on the holes. Again for being a private course it is very nice, however the Grange down in VA has it beat.(maybe an unfair comparison)

Hyzer Creek is one man's maniacal desire to carve out 18 holes of disc golf on about 50 acres of thick woods located in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Oh, by the way, there is a creek that runs through the middle of the course that comes into play on many holes (1, 3, 9, 12, 16, and 18). Morgan has done an excellent job in creating one of the most difficult courses I have ever played. Due to the ruggedness, verticals, length, woods, and pin placements, you are both mentally and physically tired after playing 36 holes here.....but damn, you feel so good when you are done playing.

Due to it's location, it is not very crowded.

You need all your shots (except roller due to tough terrain) to play this course.

Some of my favorite holes and why:
#2- long uphill shot from the teebox that requires a RHBH hyzer around a tree in the middle of the fairway.
#3- a possible ace hole except long skinny fairway with lots of tree and pin protected by a creek and boulders.
#5- this hole is uphill dogleg right that just keeps on going and going. Be real happy is you take a 4 on it.
#12- Morgan cleared about 2-3 acres. tee box is on top of the hill and the pin is 600 feet away with a creek about 100 feet in front of the pin. the pin is nestled inside a cutout shoot of woods. It's been dueced, once.
16- you either love or hate this hole. You can even do both several times while playing this hole. really long, s shaped hole to start with before a gradual fade to the right at the end. BTW, the pin is located on a rock in the middle of the creek and water is OB. Which I had a nickel for every circle ever taken on a score card.
#18- tee box on one side of a gulley and the pin is on the other. You need to throw a straight shot across the gulley, under the canopy to ace it. Greg Kurtz has done this twice, in tourneys, to win ace pots. Good luck to the rest of us.

Not recommended for the light hearted or folks just begining to play.

A bit rough around the edges (stumps in fairways and brush cut from the fairways still on the sides of the fairways) but one guy with some help, did build this course.

I also wish this one was closer to my house. It is a bit far from civilization.

No running water.

Kudos to Morgan. One great course that any serious disc golfer must play. Once you play it, you will definitely come back.

Make a big fat donation when you play to keep the course going.

Lots of elevation. Lots of parking. Top quality chains (Strokesavers, best chains ever!!) Some par 4 and 5 holes make for good eagle opportunity. Beautiful rugged Adirondacks, clean air. Hole 12 is awesome. Pro shop, score cards, course maps, news bulletin board, two tournaments PDGA sanctioned per year. Hole 16 is famous.

No place to buy beer within 4 miles.

Great elevation changes, beautiful woods and creek, Variety of shots needed to score well. Plenty of birdie opportunities

Needs more players to trample down ferns. There is a black fly season in the Spring

One of the most fun courses in New York State

Simply one of the top 3 best courses I've played out of nearly 50. Amazing work has been done to0 this place. Each hole is creative, beautiful, and enjoyable. Has anyone mentioned flying squirrels and snakes? Beautiful place!

What others could list as cons for me really aren't cons. It is rugged, can be punishing at times, and I don't mind that I have to pee on a tree.

If you can go there to play it---don't hesitate. Great course!!!