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Winchester, KY

Ironworks Hills DGC

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3.635(based on 8 reviews)
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Jfriend400
Experience: 6 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Very, very fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has a little bit of everything: long distance, short and technical, left and right, up and downhill, wooded and open. There's really not one hole that resembles another. The course is clearly marked, and has a course map at hole one. It's not too difficult for an experienced player, but for beginners it forces them to adapt to just about every possible type of shot. I wish I lived closer to this course!

Cons:

Not too many cons on this one... The holes by the Creek are extremely muddy after a big rain. I would prefer holes 11, 13, and 14 to be a little more manicured, as far as trees are concerned. These holes offer just about zero perceivable lanes to the basket. I don't like holes like this because it completely removes skill and only bases how well you do on the hole as luck.

Other Thoughts:

Hole 1 starts on the right side of the road, just as soon as you pass through the front gate. Hole 18 ends on the left side of the same location. I just parked down by the front gate. Very fun! Will play again for sure!
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edclay
Experience: 8.9 years 9 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Worth the visit. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 28, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is the most fun course for being able to use all of my skills. I could try and finesse shots and/or let loose with hopefully good power. Sometimes on the same hole. Tees were great(concrete) and except for 2 holes(my fault), I easily found my way around. Each tee was well marked. A map that I downloaded was helpful and accurate. Leaves are falling but otherwise the course was very well maintained.

Cons:

Some of the baskets blended in with the scenery and were difficult to see. A bright flag would help, especially for a 1st timer.

Other Thoughts:

I was ahead of schedule on my trip and decided to find a DG course nearby. Couldn't have been happier with my find. Usually, the 1st time I play a course, a lot time is spent trying to find the tee or the basket. That was not the case here. I teed off in the wrong direction on hole 2 and I went off toward the wrong basket on another hole. If I had looked at the map and paid more attention to the tee markers neither of those would have happened. I hope I get back sometime.
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BALEX
Experience: 21 years 80 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great variety! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 20, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Just as the course description states this course has great variety- open holes, wooded holes, uphill holes, downhill holes, dogleg left holes, dogleg right hole, S- holes, long holes, short holes, island green holes...

Flow- along with the great variety the course flows well. Not much wasted steps to get to the next hole which allows fast rounds in case your pressed for time.

Peaceful park- this course appears to be off the beaten path so it's relatively quiet without road noise and random people walking the fairways.

Signage- every hole and mandatory is clearly marked. There is also a handful of "next tee" signs which helps keep first-timers on-track.

Cons:

Parking- there is an entrance gate with a warning sign that states cars left inside after a certain time will be locked in, but there is enough room for a few cars to park outside of the gate which eliminates that concern. After getting familiar with the area, there are plenty more parking areas available up the hill, however you will have to start your round on an alternate hole other than hole 1 or you will have a little walk to start.

No practice basket- however hole 18's basket can be used to warm up which is right across the road from 1's tee-box.

Other Thoughts:

I was able to play a tournament (Nov-15) which opened my eyes to the amount of support this course has. Many great people are investing TLC to improve this course. To my knowledge, more improvements are in the works, but the current layout is very fun and I would love to have it in my back yard as my home course.
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