Karl Von Coldewey DGC reviews
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Stardoggy
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
12.8 years
1009 played
214 reviews
2 Disc special 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:May 24, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
9 hole course set in a decent little park. Some playgrounds for the kids, which is nice.
Natural tees, all of which were in very good shape when we were there. As with all dirt pads, muddy when wet.
All the baskets were in good repair, and caught as well as a basket should. No issues here.
Navigation was quite simple, and there were tee signs with distance, hole layout, and hole number. Nicely done here.
Nice use of the available elevation, especially on 2 and 9. 9's show was especially nice, with a tight line on a big hyzer at 375', with a large valley in the middle. Also, a small stream running through several of the holes was a nice touch.
Natural tees, all of which were in very good shape when we were there. As with all dirt pads, muddy when wet.
All the baskets were in good repair, and caught as well as a basket should. No issues here.
Navigation was quite simple, and there were tee signs with distance, hole layout, and hole number. Nicely done here.
Nice use of the available elevation, especially on 2 and 9. 9's show was especially nice, with a tight line on a big hyzer at 375', with a large valley in the middle. Also, a small stream running through several of the holes was a nice touch.
Cons:
One tee pad, and one pin position per hole. It's not a huge park, but it felt like longer tees could have been incorporated on some holes.
7 of 9 holes were very short (in the 200' range), and the two longer holes, while quite nice, felt a bit out of place.
7 of 9 holes were very short (in the 200' range), and the two longer holes, while quite nice, felt a bit out of place.
Other Thoughts:
There's no reason to go out of your way to play here, but it would definitely do in a pinch. Make it a mid/putter round, and you'll probably have fun here. A decent amount of short, different lines, and the available land was used pretty well.
Tons of parking, which is always nice.
It was especially fun (and fast) for mob golf, and would probably be just as fun if you just wanted to ace run on a certain day. This is a slightly above average city park 9 hole course, but it has a certain fun factor, for sure.
Tons of parking, which is always nice.
It was especially fun (and fast) for mob golf, and would probably be just as fun if you just wanted to ace run on a certain day. This is a slightly above average city park 9 hole course, but it has a certain fun factor, for sure.
8
1
Karl. Just....Karl 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 23, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
- Karl Von Coldewey DGC is located in a small, well-groomed park. A small stream bisects the course, coming into play on a few holes. A patch of woods across the stream helps keep discers honest.
-For whatever reason(s), I have the most difficult time remembering "von Coldewey." So from here on out, we're on a first name only sorta basis.
- Karl provides a decent challenge for a park-style 9-er. Nothing to make an advanced player break a sweat, but this is definitely on the tougher end of things for beginners, and could certainly cause some problems for intermediate players. A good variety of shots are required, and the somewhat narrow fairways through the woods make sure that accuracy is tested.
-Elevation is well-implemented. #2's blind downhill shot (with the stream behind) is a fun little dink and dunk. #9 finishes with a longer downhill, over the stream, and slightly back uphill sort of shot that would be a quality hole just about anywhere.
- Several fairways (#4, #9) play along or over the stream. Baskets are placed near the stream on other holes (#2) for maximum OB potential.
-For whatever reason(s), I have the most difficult time remembering "von Coldewey." So from here on out, we're on a first name only sorta basis.
- Karl provides a decent challenge for a park-style 9-er. Nothing to make an advanced player break a sweat, but this is definitely on the tougher end of things for beginners, and could certainly cause some problems for intermediate players. A good variety of shots are required, and the somewhat narrow fairways through the woods make sure that accuracy is tested.
-Elevation is well-implemented. #2's blind downhill shot (with the stream behind) is a fun little dink and dunk. #9 finishes with a longer downhill, over the stream, and slightly back uphill sort of shot that would be a quality hole just about anywhere.
- Several fairways (#4, #9) play along or over the stream. Baskets are placed near the stream on other holes (#2) for maximum OB potential.
Cons:
- The tees are the major drawback to this otherwise very good 9-hole course. Rutted earthen tees with a wooden plank at the front on which to stub your toe. Very muddy when wet.
- I'm not entirely sure, but I'm fairly certain I saw enough poison ivy on this course (during winter months, no less) to kill an ox. The vines looked slightly different from the strains we get around here (Northwest IN), so I'm not 100% I made a correct ID. IF (big if) they were poison ivy vines, this is by far the worst course I've ever seen in that regards. Do not stray off the fairways if you are allergic. The area around #4's basket was particularly bad.
- Other than the two 300+ shots, almost every hole is around the 200' mark. It's not really noticeable on the first time through because of the elevation and water, but it'd get repetitive pretty quickly.
- I'm not entirely sure, but I'm fairly certain I saw enough poison ivy on this course (during winter months, no less) to kill an ox. The vines looked slightly different from the strains we get around here (Northwest IN), so I'm not 100% I made a correct ID. IF (big if) they were poison ivy vines, this is by far the worst course I've ever seen in that regards. Do not stray off the fairways if you are allergic. The area around #4's basket was particularly bad.
- Other than the two 300+ shots, almost every hole is around the 200' mark. It's not really noticeable on the first time through because of the elevation and water, but it'd get repetitive pretty quickly.
Other Thoughts:
-Karl's cool by me. I wish more nine-hole layouts incorporated some decent elevation, water, and woods like Karl does. I had to lower Karl's rating a bit due to the brutal tees and (potentially) life-threatening poison ivy clusters.
[Note from Juke
lease, if I am misidentifying some other plant, someone PM me the details. Thanks. ]
[Note from Juke
lease, if I am misidentifying some other plant, someone PM me the details. Thanks. ]
5
2
Treesap
Experience:
3 played
1 reviews
Only local course, so...it is what it is. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 6, 2010
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Cozy little park,
Good fast paced layout,
Very manageable terrain, good for all ages,
Clean, and very modern look,
Great for beginners,
Easy to get to.
Good fast paced layout,
Very manageable terrain, good for all ages,
Clean, and very modern look,
Great for beginners,
Easy to get to.
Cons:
Short holes,
Short course,
Thick hedges, and brush,
Grass tees, but very smooth, and comfortable none the less,
Beginner course mostly.
Short course,
Thick hedges, and brush,
Grass tees, but very smooth, and comfortable none the less,
Beginner course mostly.
Other Thoughts:
As a beginner and a local, I guess I have to like this course as its all I have without going half way across town. Par is easy with exception of two or three holes. On a slow day you can pic and chose your holes to practice what you are looking to improve on. Nice amphitheater and grill spots, can make for a great get together.
8
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jammydee
Experience:
15.1 years
46 played
10 reviews
Beginner course but fun! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 16, 2010
Played the course:once
Pros:
+Easy to navigate
+clean park
+right near major highway (275)
+Good elevation change (Hole #2 is downhill so steep it's blind
+New, clean restrooms
+Small creek going through the course
+Nice, big wooden bridge
+clean park
+right near major highway (275)
+Good elevation change (Hole #2 is downhill so steep it's blind
+New, clean restrooms
+Small creek going through the course
+Nice, big wooden bridge
Cons:
-Only 9 holes
-very short course (longest hole is 9 at 375 ft)
-new baskets only have one layer of chains
-not very difficult for seasoned players, but a fine starting course
-"tees" are just a half buried log, but the grass was fine to shoot from, nice and level
-very short course (longest hole is 9 at 375 ft)
-new baskets only have one layer of chains
-not very difficult for seasoned players, but a fine starting course
-"tees" are just a half buried log, but the grass was fine to shoot from, nice and level
Other Thoughts:
I will be posting photos of every hole, but my main issue with this course is it's so short. There are a couple holes where I thought the tee shot was going to be longer, but then you realize, no it's the basket right in front of me.
There are a couple holes where you can't see the basket from the tee, and they are usually a LOT closer than you think, so don't overshoot.
The only really fun, standout hole for me was #9, with a large downhill shot fading left across the stream with the basket behind a large tree, but this is a great course to take a newcomer!
There are a couple holes where you can't see the basket from the tee, and they are usually a LOT closer than you think, so don't overshoot.
The only really fun, standout hole for me was #9, with a large downhill shot fading left across the stream with the basket behind a large tree, but this is a great course to take a newcomer!
