Indian Creek Park DGC reviews
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Upshawt1979
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Experience:
20.9 years
550 played
429 reviews
Into Indian Creek 2+ years
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Played on:Apr 20, 2013
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Indian Creek DGC is an excellent course that has the kind of variety and nice facilities to make it extremely enjoyable. Converging 9's start and end near the parking lot. All of the tee pads are concrete, two on some holes, with distance signs. Baskets are all in nice shape. Scorecards were available near the first hole. A couple of trash cans and brooms are on the course. A picnic pavilion, playground and restroom are near the parking lot.
The course itself is very well conceived, and lots of fun. Challenges include elevation change, water on a couple of holes, and a few long ones. Front nine starts with a steep downhill run that gives ace run possibilities. Holes two through eight are on flat grassy terrain with medium tree density. Some more open then others, with five, six, and seven being the closest to the water. Eight is the longest on the front, but fairly open, and nine takes you back uphill toward the parking area. The back nine is more challenging overall, but there are birdie chances sprinkled in. Ten is a long downhill drive with a beautiful fairway. Eleven plays on the flat, and twelve, thirteen and fourteen are up, down, and back up the hillside. Twelve is fairly steep and long. Thirteen is like one, but shorter and steeper. Fifteen is flatter, but lengthy, and the target sits atop an eight foot mound, which added three putts to my scorecard, regrettably. Sixteen is also flatter and reachable for a birdie. Seventeen is the longest hole down hill with a somewhat narrow fairway that bends right. Eighteen finishes up the hill for the last time, also a long one.
I think the blend is perfect on this course. Some flat shots that are not total filler holes, and I particularly like the elevation factor when its in play. The fairways have enough woods to force multiple shot shapes, but are still generous enough to make shots.
The course itself is very well conceived, and lots of fun. Challenges include elevation change, water on a couple of holes, and a few long ones. Front nine starts with a steep downhill run that gives ace run possibilities. Holes two through eight are on flat grassy terrain with medium tree density. Some more open then others, with five, six, and seven being the closest to the water. Eight is the longest on the front, but fairly open, and nine takes you back uphill toward the parking area. The back nine is more challenging overall, but there are birdie chances sprinkled in. Ten is a long downhill drive with a beautiful fairway. Eleven plays on the flat, and twelve, thirteen and fourteen are up, down, and back up the hillside. Twelve is fairly steep and long. Thirteen is like one, but shorter and steeper. Fifteen is flatter, but lengthy, and the target sits atop an eight foot mound, which added three putts to my scorecard, regrettably. Sixteen is also flatter and reachable for a birdie. Seventeen is the longest hole down hill with a somewhat narrow fairway that bends right. Eighteen finishes up the hill for the last time, also a long one.
I think the blend is perfect on this course. Some flat shots that are not total filler holes, and I particularly like the elevation factor when its in play. The fairways have enough woods to force multiple shot shapes, but are still generous enough to make shots.
Cons:
Some areas were muddy and soft or puddled from rain the day before, but not too bad considering. The tree on seven always kicks my disc over the creek, but it is still my favorite hole on the front nine. The up and down hiking is somewhat strenuous, if that is an issue. The uphill shots play long, and woods are almost ever-present obstacles, so lack of control may add frustration for beginners.
Other Thoughts:
Liked Indian Creek DGC very much, played it for the third time last weekend, and hope to return again. Every part of your game will likely be tested, and the course is maintained quite nicely. Not crowded on the lovely April morning we visited.
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Zhugs546
Experience:
20.1 years
36 played
3 reviews
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Played on:Jan 21, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- Great variety of hole lengths
- You will need every throw variety in your arsenal to score well
- Undulating hilly terrain gives you a pretty damned good cardio workout
- Well-kept park, floodplain brush is well trimmed, and concrete tee pads are in great shape.
- 2 tee pads/hole (with maybe 3-4 exceptions) for varying skill levels.
- Pet friendly (brought my Weimaraner and he had a blast with no leash - no one else was in the park that day though) with multiple trash cans for disposing waste.
- Great risk / reward scenarios on many holes (get ready to lose a disc in the summer if you miscalculate a drive near the creek).
- Baskets and surrounding putting areas are very well maintained year round.
- Not a high-traffic (pedestrian or car) area
- Free course (most courses of this caliber are pay-to-play)
- You will need every throw variety in your arsenal to score well
- Undulating hilly terrain gives you a pretty damned good cardio workout
- Well-kept park, floodplain brush is well trimmed, and concrete tee pads are in great shape.
- 2 tee pads/hole (with maybe 3-4 exceptions) for varying skill levels.
- Pet friendly (brought my Weimaraner and he had a blast with no leash - no one else was in the park that day though) with multiple trash cans for disposing waste.
- Great risk / reward scenarios on many holes (get ready to lose a disc in the summer if you miscalculate a drive near the creek).
- Baskets and surrounding putting areas are very well maintained year round.
- Not a high-traffic (pedestrian or car) area
- Free course (most courses of this caliber are pay-to-play)
Cons:
- Some holes have fairways with limbs that have grown in since the courses' inception 2 years ago that need pruning.
- Hole #5 pro tee first shot (see below)
- Occasional joggers on the cross-country trails that intersect fairways on the front nine.
- It is conceivable that the 7 of the front 9 would very well be underwater during a week of heavy rain (it IS a floodplain, after all). I'm nit-picking here because I've never seen it happen and I'm here fairly often.
- Hole #5 pro tee first shot (see below)
- Occasional joggers on the cross-country trails that intersect fairways on the front nine.
- It is conceivable that the 7 of the front 9 would very well be underwater during a week of heavy rain (it IS a floodplain, after all). I'm nit-picking here because I've never seen it happen and I'm here fairly often.
Other Thoughts:
This is a very well built course, one that was built by design and not retrofitted into an existing park space. The holes all have sponsors, with the entire park being funded by the rotary club of Morgan County. I give a hearty shout out to all of the people involved in the process. It almost seems fitting that one of the top courses in the state is nestled in Rutledge, GA near the phenomenal Hard Labor Creek SP. Now let's get specific, shall we?
- To say that this course is hilly would be too nondescript. This course is either as flat as a pancake or playing on a 30 degree slope. Nothing in between. The floodplain from the creek to the right of holes 5-7 extends out to cover holes 2-8. All other holes are either utilizing the giant slope up to the grade of the playground or are flat at the aforementioned grade. Having said that, you WILL sweat when you play here. The constant climbs will test your physical stamina since an elevated heart rate can have a profound effect on both the novice and pro disc golfer. I would recommend taking it slow on this one if you're pretty out of shape. At least in the summer it is very shady (but you get mosquitoes).
- There are some gorgeous holes on this one. I'm looking at you guys, #s 7, 10, 15, 17. #15 is just awesome. It's about a 330' straight tight shot out of the woods to the clearing around the mound upon which the basket sits. You can have a stellar drive and still shoot 3-4 on this hole if your putting is off or you catch the course on a windy day since the basket is elevated.
- Hole #5 (pro tee) is the bane of my existence. I mean, I consider myself to be proficient at every shot in disc golf. Forehand, Backhand, Tomahawk, Thumber, Roller - whatever there is no line to this basket. Add the creek on the right and it is a total WTF hole in that regard. I suppose you will get lucky bounces off trees and have your disc land within 20-30' and then again have a fortunate putt to card a 2. It's happened to me once. More likely, you'll scratch your head for a minute and then throw your disc into one of the many obstacles. You can still get a 3 with a bad drive. It's really only the first 100' of this hole that is poorly designed. If you played from the amateur tee you could expect to 2-3 this hole every time. I know some of you trolls will thumbs down my review because "we should play the courses as they are and not suggest changing them." Well, I'm not here to get the most thumbs up, I'm here to offer my perspective on what could be done to improve this already great course into the 5 disc realm.
- This course, with a few modifications, could be a 5-disc'er. Realistically, a pro tournament layout could be created by moving baskets on 5-6 holes to increase distance. Also realistically, a pro tournament would never be played this far away from Atlanta. The ATL open wouldn't use this course because it is not super convenient from ERP or Central Park, Cumming. You could, however, increase the hole lengths on a few holes and combine this with the go-big-or-go-home layout at Sandy Creek to create an A-level tournament. I would volunteer time to see that happen.
- I recommend this course for disc golfers of all skill level and it is totally worth the drive out to Rutledge. Get in a early round, eat lunch here: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/8...Cafe-Rutledge, then help yourself to another round here, play ball golf (blasphemy, I know) at Hard Labor Creek, or catch another round up at Sandy Creek in Athens. Or hell, PM me and come play up in Fun-Roe.
- To say that this course is hilly would be too nondescript. This course is either as flat as a pancake or playing on a 30 degree slope. Nothing in between. The floodplain from the creek to the right of holes 5-7 extends out to cover holes 2-8. All other holes are either utilizing the giant slope up to the grade of the playground or are flat at the aforementioned grade. Having said that, you WILL sweat when you play here. The constant climbs will test your physical stamina since an elevated heart rate can have a profound effect on both the novice and pro disc golfer. I would recommend taking it slow on this one if you're pretty out of shape. At least in the summer it is very shady (but you get mosquitoes).
- There are some gorgeous holes on this one. I'm looking at you guys, #s 7, 10, 15, 17. #15 is just awesome. It's about a 330' straight tight shot out of the woods to the clearing around the mound upon which the basket sits. You can have a stellar drive and still shoot 3-4 on this hole if your putting is off or you catch the course on a windy day since the basket is elevated.
- Hole #5 (pro tee) is the bane of my existence. I mean, I consider myself to be proficient at every shot in disc golf. Forehand, Backhand, Tomahawk, Thumber, Roller - whatever there is no line to this basket. Add the creek on the right and it is a total WTF hole in that regard. I suppose you will get lucky bounces off trees and have your disc land within 20-30' and then again have a fortunate putt to card a 2. It's happened to me once. More likely, you'll scratch your head for a minute and then throw your disc into one of the many obstacles. You can still get a 3 with a bad drive. It's really only the first 100' of this hole that is poorly designed. If you played from the amateur tee you could expect to 2-3 this hole every time. I know some of you trolls will thumbs down my review because "we should play the courses as they are and not suggest changing them." Well, I'm not here to get the most thumbs up, I'm here to offer my perspective on what could be done to improve this already great course into the 5 disc realm.
- This course, with a few modifications, could be a 5-disc'er. Realistically, a pro tournament layout could be created by moving baskets on 5-6 holes to increase distance. Also realistically, a pro tournament would never be played this far away from Atlanta. The ATL open wouldn't use this course because it is not super convenient from ERP or Central Park, Cumming. You could, however, increase the hole lengths on a few holes and combine this with the go-big-or-go-home layout at Sandy Creek to create an A-level tournament. I would volunteer time to see that happen.
- I recommend this course for disc golfers of all skill level and it is totally worth the drive out to Rutledge. Get in a early round, eat lunch here: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/8...Cafe-Rutledge, then help yourself to another round here, play ball golf (blasphemy, I know) at Hard Labor Creek, or catch another round up at Sandy Creek in Athens. Or hell, PM me and come play up in Fun-Roe.
