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La Farge DGC reviews
12
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wolfhaley
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
20.1 years
1020 played
588 reviews
Reviewed:
Played on:May 6, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
La Farge DGC is located in the Kickapoo river valley. This is a beautiful section of WI. Kind of gives off WV vibes. The course is located in a tiny town and probably is never to busy. Not a single soul was seen out there on a comfy Saturday afternoon in May.
The baskets are all Chainstars. These are all mounted nice and level and catch great. The orange on the center pole helps making spotting them a bit easier, especially in the wooded section. One pin position per hole.
The tee signs are pretty decent here. Routered wood signs that feature a basic hole map, hole # and distance. Basic but plenty serviceable. These are mounted on 6 to 7 foot red posts which helps with locating the tee pad.
The balance of hole types is split pretty evenly between open and more technical, wooded ones. The first 10 holes play in a large park like area. These are mostly open but nearly all of these have at least a tree or two you have to contend with. Holes 11 through 17 play in the wooded section, and this is really where the fun picks up imo.
Hole 11 is still mostly open but there's some marshy junk just off the fairway along the right. Hole 12 gets you into the woods for real. Nice little left bending hole that's blind off the tee. Hole 13 is a fun shot down the path with the basket tucked to the left side of the fairway. Hole 14 is one of the two "signature" holes I'd say. It's a shorty but there's tight lines to reach the pin, which is a slightly elevated hanging basket. Pretty hole. 15 is right bending shot over a berm, blind from the tee. Hole 16 is the best hole. It's only 230 feet, but there's a pond starting about 180' off the tee and extending probably 15' short of the basket. Awesome risk reward hole.
The course itself was very clean and looked to be quite well maintained. Theres 4 practice baskets across from the parking area too. Looked to be 1 Chainstar and 3 homemade looking deals. Permanent and free to play.
The baskets are all Chainstars. These are all mounted nice and level and catch great. The orange on the center pole helps making spotting them a bit easier, especially in the wooded section. One pin position per hole.
The tee signs are pretty decent here. Routered wood signs that feature a basic hole map, hole # and distance. Basic but plenty serviceable. These are mounted on 6 to 7 foot red posts which helps with locating the tee pad.
The balance of hole types is split pretty evenly between open and more technical, wooded ones. The first 10 holes play in a large park like area. These are mostly open but nearly all of these have at least a tree or two you have to contend with. Holes 11 through 17 play in the wooded section, and this is really where the fun picks up imo.
Hole 11 is still mostly open but there's some marshy junk just off the fairway along the right. Hole 12 gets you into the woods for real. Nice little left bending hole that's blind off the tee. Hole 13 is a fun shot down the path with the basket tucked to the left side of the fairway. Hole 14 is one of the two "signature" holes I'd say. It's a shorty but there's tight lines to reach the pin, which is a slightly elevated hanging basket. Pretty hole. 15 is right bending shot over a berm, blind from the tee. Hole 16 is the best hole. It's only 230 feet, but there's a pond starting about 180' off the tee and extending probably 15' short of the basket. Awesome risk reward hole.
The course itself was very clean and looked to be quite well maintained. Theres 4 practice baskets across from the parking area too. Looked to be 1 Chainstar and 3 homemade looking deals. Permanent and free to play.
Cons:
The tee pads are natural. While not super worn out or anything, there was a few slick spots on the spring afternoon we played it.
As mentioned in a previous review, a couple of the holes play extremely close to some backyards. It's impossible to tell where the yards actually start or stop.
The front 10 and hole 18 get a little bit repetitive. Lots of similar looking shots. It'd be nice if there was more of the woooded section to work with. Unfortunately it looks like they used all of it that was available.
It wasn't when we played it, but being next to the river and some swampy areas, I imagine the mosquitoes can get pretty gnarly out here. Not a con really, more a warning. Bug spray should be brought with.
As mentioned in a previous review, a couple of the holes play extremely close to some backyards. It's impossible to tell where the yards actually start or stop.
The front 10 and hole 18 get a little bit repetitive. Lots of similar looking shots. It'd be nice if there was more of the woooded section to work with. Unfortunately it looks like they used all of it that was available.
It wasn't when we played it, but being next to the river and some swampy areas, I imagine the mosquitoes can get pretty gnarly out here. Not a con really, more a warning. Bug spray should be brought with.
Other Thoughts:
I wasn't too sure what exactly I'd encounter out here. I was pleasantly surprised though. This is a fun little course that I'd gladly play again. Whether I ever do or not depends on if I ever make it out this way again. It's not really too close to anything. Really out in the sticks, but that's half the charm of this place.
Worth checking out for sure. Plus the drive out there is one of the most scenic you'll encounter in WI.
Worth checking out for sure. Plus the drive out there is one of the most scenic you'll encounter in WI.
10
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Kickaputt drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Oct 18, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Beautifully located in the Kickapoo River Valley
DGC plays on the Kickapoo, in around the Floodplain and Forest
Good variety of Lightly, Moderately, and Heavily Wooded holes
1 is a Fun and Aesthetically Pleasing starting hole, throwing along the River
16 has Two pin positions near the River, making very awesome Greens
12 & 13 are cool Wooded holes, playing along the Kickapoo
14 15 & 17 are also Fun wooded Dg
Chainstars!
DGC plays on the Kickapoo, in around the Floodplain and Forest
Good variety of Lightly, Moderately, and Heavily Wooded holes
1 is a Fun and Aesthetically Pleasing starting hole, throwing along the River
16 has Two pin positions near the River, making very awesome Greens
12 & 13 are cool Wooded holes, playing along the Kickapoo
14 15 & 17 are also Fun wooded Dg
Chainstars!
Cons:
3 4 & 6 play virtually 'IN' Backyards of a couple Houses
Flat 2 Dimensional DG
Flat 2 Dimensional DG
Other Thoughts:
I'm indifferent to Tees, these were Natural
Floodplain conditions were Great in late October, not sure about the rest of the time
Update
Oct 22, course is 18 holes with Teesigns
Floodplain conditions were Great in late October, not sure about the rest of the time
Update
Oct 22, course is 18 holes with Teesigns
4
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Bfrolfer
Experience:
4 years
35 played
15 reviews
Growing village course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 28, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
A course in the southwest corner of the village of LaFarge on the banks of the Kickapoo River with newly installed tee markers. The first eight holes are in Sandmire Memorial Park. Holes 9-12 are in a low wooded area in the Kickapoo River flood plain.
Cons:
It would be nice if the baskets were numbered and tees 10-12 had numbers and distances.
Other Thoughts:
I'm pleased to be the first reviewer. I'm told that there are plans to improve this new course.
