- Plenty of parking available.
- Pro shop and facilities available.
- Pro level course.
- Lots of elevation change.
- Plenty of water in play.
- Mostly wooded but the lines are very fair.
- Beautiful Scenery
- Two tee pads for each hole.

- Not a whole lot to complain about

The IDGC is such an amazing place to play at! The vibes are awesome, the historical aspect is so cool, and the courses are top notch. Steady Ed is the 2nd best course behind WR Jackson. More friendly to the shorter arms but still plenty of a challenge. Lots of water in play. Really tests your gap hitting abilities but the lines are very fair.

-Named after the brilliant man that brought us the game of disc golf! The Steady Ed course is a memorable gem at the International Disc Golf Center! This is one of three courses on the site. Steady Ed is course that brings the "water" element to life at the International Disc Golf Center. Consists of many water hazards over the shallow side of the lake. The most visible parts. Displays the "softness" and "repose" of water, as this course is the most forgiving of the three and does not play over any deep parts of the lake. Meaning that discs are retrievable and the course has the most birdie opportunities.
Signature hole is #5. The challenging 517' downhill par four over that shallow side of the lake. Hole gives a clear portrayal of the fact that this is indeed the "water" course and shows a more destructive side of water, along with several other holes with the water in play.

-It's the most forgiving course, yes. Pros will have a few chances to make eagles here. The par fives are both just under 700' and are not too complex and are both easy birdies from the long pads for pros and reasonably simple for advanced players. While the short pads on those holes are reasonably simple for intermediate players. Even par on the longs probably plays a rating around 925-930 here most of the time. Some short par fours from the longs, such as #2 and #18 that are easy to birdie. The short pads offer many short par three under 200', giving ace opportunities along with short par fours and a couple of par fives with less scoring separation but still present to you the lake with the possibility of getting wet and some demanding fairways that are crucial to hit in order to be rewarded. Even though its the softer course, it has some tough holes. The toughest ones consist of the most OB. So in order to score well, avoiding the water is a must do.

-It's a water course with elevation! Gotta love that blend! The first five holes play down and up hill with great elevation changes. Several holes exceed 25' in elevation with a few exceeding 35' in the long pin locations. The elevation dies down after the first five but comes back toward the end starting on #15.

-#15 was probably my favorite hole. A very generous and gorgeous 685' par five, (500' from the short) that's uphill the whole way. Offers a wide fairway with plenty of room. It's a long hole, but a nice birdie opportunity after playing #11 through #14. All difficult holes with either water, a tight fairway or both (ahem #14). #17 was another excellent hole. Super fun and scenic valley hole with the basket located in a circle of rocks! And yes, I obviously loved #5! That's an epic shot from the long pad. Elevated tee, water all along the right side. Two possible lines to hit. The left side is tighter with a tougher line to reach the fairway down the hill and the right side is risky to throw on. This hole is not easy on first timers, so you'll probably love it more if you play here frequently.

-Great use of rock work! Several baskets have rock greens without a whole lot of roll away risk. It's just a scenic feature that makes you glad to play here.

-Incredibly well polished. All three of the courses here are so well kept and cleared. It's very blatant that the staff works very hard to keep this place top notch. I mean, each of the three courses have their own special entrance!

-Cool blue mach 3 pins. Nice concrete tees. The property has several different basket brands to practice on. Steady Ed has two pin locations per hole. Some of them are a lot longer in distance in the long pin locations. Like the first hole! It's 300' and straight in the short pin from the elevated long pad. The long pin is nearly 600' and plays as a much tougher hole that is a par four in that location! Requires a lengthy and straighter drive off of the pad. Same with #13. The short pin is a very difficult par three being 350' over a water carry. The long pin location is a scary dogleg right par four being over the water and then uphill to the right side.

-The rough is probably one of the main parts of the course that makes it more forgiving. I had plenty of errant tee shots that landed in the rough and was able to save par on most holes that I screwed up on. As long as you avoid the lake, the trouble factor isn't too high here.

-I mean, you'll need to bring a change of clothes. The water holes are no joke. #5 is a very tough par four that requires your disc to hyzer out left quite a bit and dodge a few guardian trees of the dry land you aim for. I got wet on this hole. #12 is a tough carry over the water from the blue pad because you have to throw nearly 300' to clear it, unless you play safe and throw to the right side. I went pretty far in the lake on #13 and got soaked from shoulder to toe. It's a little harder to play when you are soaked with water. Luckily I brought a change of clothes.

-#6 and #14 are mirror images of each other. Short flat holes with the lake on one side. Felt a little too similar. I thought #6 was a bit of a filler, #14 was a little more interesting since there was an option to throw a big flick over the lake but both holes were the least fun of the course.

-Beware of snakes in the summertime. There are plenty of venomous snakes in Appling, GA. About 15 to 16 per square mile in Georgia. Additionally, there could be water snakes that prevent you from retrieving discs that land in the water.

-Ed Headrick was a man of honor. He's the inventor of the game that we never get sick of! A true genius who believed that golf could be better with frisbees or flying objects while others probably had no idea just how awesome the game could be! Fought in World War II just like my great grandfather! Makes me wonder if the two ever knew each other! Ed had a creative mind that made him the skilled inventor that he was! Was a man who deserved to have a great course dedicated to his honor as he designed hundreds of courses and held so many tournaments. This man worked so hard to make the game the success that it is!

-The pro shop is excellent too! Consists of all disc brands and a wide selection of each one! The staff are very friendly and offer a great discount for the Military and for PDGA members. It's $3 to enter and $3 to play all day. A $6 well spent here! Between Steady Ed, Jim Warner, and WR Jackson (the greatest course on the site), you really have it made here at the center! Don't hesitate to come play these courses! I'd recommend them all for anyone just for the sake of the experience!

-This course is hilly. No elevation that is extreme; I wouldn't say it's too much of a leg workout but it can be a bit tiring. Take advantage of the benches because there are many benches located by the tee pads. I think everyone should play Steady Ed! Just plan accordingly and bring water or some hydrating beverage. Jim Warner is even more hilly and WR Jackson is very long with a good amount of elevation too, but I played all three courses without a coffee break in between.

Very scenic course (bring your camera). The lake comes into play on several holes. It will take you up and down some nice elevation and features a nice variety of tree types. The course has concrete blue tees and carpet red tees. Adequate tee signs and plenty of next tee signs make navigation very easy. Two sets of pin placements that get switched around once in a while. And of course, it is very fun to play.

A nice pro shop, disc golf hall of fame and museum, and two more 18 hole courses on site. $5.00 per car park entrance fee and $5.00 per person to play (all three courses for all day. $3.00 for current PDGA members and locals) which is a bargain for this facility.

So what keeps my rating down a little? Well, for a pay-to-play it is almost completely lacking in amenities. There was one trash can on the whole course. The am tees are carpet and can be very slippery. Bring your own broom though as there are none on the course. There are only simple benches and they are all on the pro tees. The course kind of lacks the polish that the other courses here have. It just felt a little rough around the edges.

Still, this is a wonderful course, a blast to play and is probably the best course here for new/rec level players. This is a five-star facility and every disc golfer should strive to play here at least once in there lifetime. Also, the guy working at the pro shop said that there are plans to renovate this course in the future.

Multiple tees: Dont throw the long ones unless you have the skill. Some long tees need a long shot over water and you dont want to lose a disc if you dont have the skills for the consistent throw.

Terrain: From rolling hills, lakes, creeks, and even large boulders, you will see it all on this course.

Shots: Mostly wooded but cleared out in most areas so your not totally punished for an errant shot.

Baskets: All of the baskets are in great shape and some are well guarded. I highly suggest you scout them out if you dont know whats beyond them. Some baskets bump right up to within a few feet of the water. Go long and its gone.

Signage: You'll never wonder where the next hole is. At each basket there is a sign on a nearby tree telling you where to go.

Short tees: The hole map and par value are on the long tees only. There could be something for the shorter tees because not all holes require you to go to the long tees to get to the short ones.

Beautiful course that is well maintained. No issues and this should be on your hit list if you're in the area.

I loved this course.

Great pads: the longs are grippy concrete and the short red pads are inset rubber mats.

Great signage and directions.

Nice elevation usage, maybe the best of the IDGC. Awesome use of water as well you have to throw over the creek or edge of the lake on several holes.

Some naturally elevated and guarded baskets as well.

Baskets are awesome blue DGA baskets they look smallish but catch well and the blue is super easy to see.

Amazing course overall.

A lot of water shots could be scary to low power throwers.

One of the bridges is a little sketchy.

Can't complain though this course is fun.

Great mix that is fun to the point that it perfectly honors the man who said "whoever has the most fun wins".

Really had a great time.

Steady Ed really is the most enjoyable experience of the 3 courses at the IDGC. It's challenging, but doesn't leave you feeling like you just got run over by a Mac truck. Its got the hills of Warner, but the elevation is better utilized and it's got the forested beauty of Jackson. With the addition of water in play on several holes (mainly 5 & 12-14) this makes for a very interesting and fun course in it's own right. It goes without saying that it would be worth making the trip if just to play Steady Ed. As stated in previous reviews, the clubhouse is awesome and the museum is worth a visit just to see some of the amazing memorabilia throughout the years including one of the discs containing some of Ed's ashes. Ed really was a pioneer and a visionary and this course is such a great way to remember him with a fantastic course that perfectly combines both fun and difficulty.

Unlike the other two courses on this property, this course does not loop back around after the front 9.

As stated on my review of Jackson, no restaurants nearby, so it makes for a miserable experience if you don't bring your own.

"We used to say that Frisbee is really a religion, "Frisbyterians", we'd call ourselves. When we die, we don't go to purgatory. We just land up on the roof and lay there."

-"Steady" Ed Headrick

This is the "fun" course at the IDGC. Which means that its still really challenging and has some beastly holes, but you won't be crawling off the 18th green begging for mercy.

This course is the prettiest of the 3 at the IDGC. Lots of elevation change and terrain features, as well as playing around the lake make for a very picturesque round. Its a gorgeous course, no doubt.

Having short tee's available on every hole is really nice for girlfriends, children, or just newer players who aren't quite there yet. Its really great to be able to play this course with a mixed skill level group and everyone can still enjoy the round.

Hole 5 is just a fantastic tee shot. One of the best tee's in disc golf, particularly when its in the long placement. Huge downhill shot, lake on the right, layup path on the left for pansies (aka lefties).

Hole 9 short is one of the prettiest greens I've ever seen. The basket is protected by this beautiful rocky outcropping, its just amazing.

Hole 15 long is awesome. One of these days I will get an eagle. If you can throw 350+ it is theoretically possible, but I have yet to convert. Someday!

All the other holes are great too, but this is a review not a walk through.

15 of the 18 holes have multiple pin placements, and pins are constantly being shuffled around. This means you can play this course many many times and not play the same layout twice, which is awesome!

This is the course I've played the most at the IDGC, because its the most fun and its not nearly as much of a grind as the other two. As much as I love Jackson I've probably played Steady 3-4x more, just because its beautiful, fun, and not a 3 hour slog.

One great thing about playing at the IDGC is that you will ALWAYS get a call back on a lost disc. Way to pay it forward guys!

I have none. The only thing that makes this a 4 and not a 4.5 or 5 is that I reserve those ratings for gold level courses, which this is not, nor does it pretend to be.

Pro tip: on your first round here make sure you take the time to walk up the fairway and spot the pin. Many pins are hidden off the tee and you need to know where you're aiming.

The first thing you see when you enter the Wildwood complex is the PDGA headquarters/pro shop that serves as the centerpiece for the three courses. This shop has everything you could ask for in disc selection, as well as a great lobby full of comfortable couches and televisions usually playing disc golf videos. Behind the pro shop are multiple warm up baskets.
Each course is equipped with a hand-carved sign commemorating the course. Steady Ed's is admittedly the nicest. Every single hole is equipped with a huge concrete tee and an elaborate sign that describes the hole perfectly. Every hole also has multiple pins as well. The layout of the course plays through woods, so every hole is surrounded by trees. Some holes have clear fairways, but the majority have strategically placed trees to shape your shots. Most of the holes are between 300 to 400 feet long. Out of all of the courses on the property this one seems to have the most changes in elevation. There are also seven holes that play along the lake, adding another challenge to the course.

These were hard to think of. The main thing that got on my nerves here was the fact that there weren't any trash cans on any of the courses. It just seemed odd that courses at one of the nicest facilities in the country lacked trash cans altogether. Another thing that I didn't like was that there was no way of knowing what pin placements were being used. Some holes were in A, while others were in B. I basically had to walk up each fairway until I could see the basket, and then walk back to the tee for my shot.

The thing that really separates this course from others that I've played is the thought that went into each hole's design. There were multiple routes for each hole, so you really had to evaluate each throw. The precision needed for each hole is really a tribute to Ed Headrick's preference for accuracy over power. If you're wondering if traveling to Appling is worth it, then you have nothing to fear. You will not be disappointed or bored.

This course is listed as the blue level course at the IDGC. Yet it is probably the most technical of the 3. While it does not have the distances the other 2 courses have it makes up for that in the challenge it gives you.

Elevation, water hazards, and tricky fairways are what this course is about. One is downhill in a tunnel. Two is back up hill. Three is down. Four is a tough uphill right to left, that has your throw going out over the water in order to get it started uphill. It is like this through most of the course. Six, 12, 13, and 14 are the only relatively flat fairways. They are along the lake and tight.

Throughout this course you will be getting into your bag of tricks to get around trees, over water, and out of trouble. With a good mixture of left to right, straight, and right to left it favors no one. Many of the tees will present you with more than one option for your drive pick wisely or be prepared to take your medicine for a bad choice.

The shule is not bad here. With a little patience most errant discs will be found.

There are plenty of benches and trash cans.

One of the things I always find troubling is when you have to enter an active fairway to get to the next basket. When you cross the bridge to get from the tee on 5 to the basket you are about 100' feet out and 20 feet below the tee for 17. Be observant or you may get hurt. Also the 18th tee for Jackson is below you on 16.

The tee signs, map and scorecard all have different distances to the basket and some of the pars are different.

There is nothing at the tees to tell you which position the basket is stationed. Since most of your throws from the tee are blind and while this is okay a first time player will find their score effected.

This was the first course I played at the IDGC. The place is a great facility and should be on every persons to-do list.

The beauty of the location and the facilities go into making this a 4 course. Without those it would be a 3.5.

After talking to Brian and Jason you will discover that this is still a work in progress. So any issues will be fixed when possible.

The long tees are designed for Blue level not gold level as some have posted, The Red tee positions were designed and marked from the beginning as Steady Ed would have wanted. However, budget constraints for getting all three courses initially installed took precedent over getting cement on the Red tees. Once these go in, this will be the best course for less experienced players. In addition, the Red tees are the drop zones for players who go OB from the Blue tees into the lake on six holes.

There were only eight sets of pin combinations planned with each layout being named. At some point, the pin location will be marked on each tee sign so players know whether a pin is in the A or B position. White stakes are planned on the lake holes to mark a permanent OB line so each hole plays with the same challenge regardless of the lake level the day you play it.

good mix of short and long holes, lots of tricky pin placements and hazards. Very challenging and good to use as the first course you play out of the three. Well mapped out tee off to tee off.

needs to be groomed a bit, made it a bit difficult to determine pin placement. not too much else to say.

We drove st8 through the night to get here (16 hours) and played this course immediately. By far a great start to great area for disc golf.

I Love Ed! It can definitley put you in your place. The lines are there but they are tight. Placement is key. Just 'cause it's the "easiest" doesn't mean it is easy! These are gold level courses at the IDGC,so yes, there are trees on the course and fairways! The piece of land they used for the IDGC is a good spread. The Ed has cool granite boulders and outcroppings with nice pin placments within the rock formations. Water in play on a few holes when it's high enough.
#5 is sick!

Not too fond of the alternate pin placements.

Long and tight, many placement shot holes. Some even allow you to bomb drives through tight woods- just be sure you know where you need to land. Scenic, rolling wooded hills by the lake. Cement tees, signs. All possible amenities on-site at the IDGC. 1 of 3 courses to pick from on site. Bad shots deservingly punished, but usually can make the shot to try and recover.

-When set up anything but shortest layout, it may be too tough (as in more of a hassle and frustrating experience) for beginners.
-Lake water level so low the water was nowhere NEAR being in play, instead 100's of feet away and therefore not adding a challenge yet still marked off OB area.
-With many layouts, can be hard to know which one it's in.
-A few holes (#3, #16) probably need re-designed or widened.

Other reviewers may not have had the necessary skill to play this course, which is frankly not meant to be played by lower level players without some high HIGH scores to be expected. I had no problem sticking to all but a few fairways, and making my shots work when needed.

The course has new DGA baskets, concrete tee pads, and good tee signs. There are benches on every hole.

The course is heavily wooded, but the fairways are mostly fair. Lots of variety throughout the course, including water, elevation, distances, shot selection, multiple pin placements, and scoring spread. This is a technical course because you have to bring your mental game as well as your physical game. This course is the tighter, but shorter of the 3 courses currently installed at the IDGC.

It costs money to enter the park ($2), then more money to play the courses ($5 for a weekend pass).

The drought in GA as mentioned already does take a lot of danger and beauty out of the water holes, turning many of them into easier birdie holes. The course does not loop back to the club house at the half way point.

If you are not at least an advanced level player, then you better enjoy a challenge or else this course can be very tough, especially if the water is up or if the positions are in the longs.

This is a Blue Level course when everything is in the longs and the water level is up. As a blue level pro player at the time of this review, I love the challenge of this course. Unfortunately, when I played the course, the water level was down and quite a few holes were in the shorts. I look forward to playing this course again when it is at its toughest.

Home of the IDGC, you can visit the pro shop, hang out in the club house in the air conditioner and watch disc golf videos, all between your rounds. The bathrooms are nice and clean. You can camp in the park, both with running water and electricity or primitive.

There is also 2 other good courses right across the parking lot. This is a great disc golf destination.