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Lincoln Ridge Park

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geebob
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11 years 18 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Are you happy?

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 31, 2024 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great course for transitioning from beginner to intermediate.
Lots of variety and challenges
Wonderful flow (no holes that create big backups)
Good amenities (restrooms by #5; playgrounds by #5 and #23)
Well-maintained paths and grounds

Cons:

Lots of erosion
Creek holes damaged and currently not maintained
Replacement holes (#22 and #23) are duds
Some tee pads could use maintenance or replacement

Other Thoughts:

My aunt Helen was my favorite. All of my aunts were great, whether they were complex with well-guarded approaches or friendly ego-building types that flattered my rather limited talents. Aunt Helen was different though. She taught me to dance with my feet on top of hers, how to tell a joke, why punching my cousin who was twice as old was not great idea, and why learning to throw flex shot in a maze of honeysuckle would lead only to heartache.

Sadly, the years didn't treat my aunt very kindly. A young and healthy widow, she became the caretaker for my grandmother, who had developed what we now know as Alzheimer's Disease. My grandmother was a difficult woman in her prime, but was now gripped by fear, confusion, and rage. In a few short years, Aunt Helen's health and spirit had suffered immensely, and I was a little shocked the last time I saw her. I was in college at the time and, while other relatives asked me about my major, my girlfriends, and my plans, Aunt Helen asked me, "Are you happy? Try to be happy because you'll always have those memories."

Lincoln Ridge, still known by many as Banklick, is old as disc golf courses go. It opened in 1981 and was regarded as a difficult course at the time. Since then, advances in disc technology, aging infrastructure, and erosion (due to heavy use and the honeysuckle infestation that plagues the Midwest) have all taken a toll on the course. Still, Banklick provides a great experience for players starting to develop their game, learning lines and shaping shots, intermediate players developing their game and learning to score, and advanced players who might recognize how courses like Banklick led to Idlewild.

I'm happy to live just a short drive from Banklick (two miles as the crow flies), and I feel like it taught me to play this sport like my aunt taught me to dance. It still has the capacity to inflict a well-deserved ego check when required, such as a pretty humiliating 7 on the sixth hole during a tournament this February. The wooded lines are pretty well defined, there are some tight fairways that require good control, and many baskets require tough risk-reward decisions on long putts.

If you are thinking about visiting Banklick for the first time, here are a few suggestions that might increase your enjoyment.
- The exposed roots and mud can be really greasy when wet, so use caution (true for most northern Kentucky and southern Ohio courses)
- The creek holes (#14-18) are definitely worth playing with the exception of #15 which might be a walk-through. The holes are not maintained since much of holes #15 and #16 were washed away, but still provide some interesting challenges. #16 and #18 are in my opinion two of the best on the course.
- #20 is a great hole shot for most of us, but I enjoyed watching some of the pros going over the top (one landed about 10 feet from the basket and rolled 150' back into the gulley)
- The upper tee on #21 makes for a really interesting drive. Those with pro distance might reach the basket with a drive, but the rest of us will struggle with placement on a steep, grassy hillside with a heavily guarded basket and up-hill shot required.
- #22 and #23 are late additions to make up for the creek holes and are considered the worst holes on the course (along with #12 which is at best a transition hole). Perhaps consider bypassing those.
- #24 is a great finishing hole, but try to stay clear of the thorn trees in the middle of the fairway. They not only eat discs, but have led to more than just one trip to the hospital.

Time has been hard on Banklick, but I'm glad that she's still around. I ran into a couple of dads teaching their kids how to play last weekend. Their laughs and screams made me smile. I said to myself, "Yes, Aunt Helen. I am happy."
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thrembo
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Experience: 48.9 years 242 played 195 reviews
4.00 star(s)

GOAT

Reviewed: Played on:May 21, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

GOAT, not in the sense of "greatest of all time" but in the sense that you will have to be a goat to navigate the course's steep hills and rocky terrain. The course starts out with an unusual throw over a park road then turns into a wonderful wooded section with hills on virtually every hole and enters a more densely wooded area with even steeper holes and then has some fun open holes, all still with elevation changes and finishes with some longer open holes with fun elevation changes. The course is beautiful and scenic and is very popular with the locals and is heavily played. The course presented more of a challenge than I was expecting and was also more rustic in spots than I was expecting. The course has some signature-type holes and was fun overall to play.

Cons:

The course needs some upgrades now. Some of the tees are in need of repair and there are dangerous drop-offs from some of the ends of some tee pads. Some of the wooden steps have rebar protruding from the tops of the steps. I strongly recommend sturdy shoes for this course.

The navigation was ok in most spots but a little unsure in a couple of spots. more navigation aids would be nice. The course could use better baskets in my opinion.

The course is going through a bit of a redesign I believe as there is evidence of new work being done. The course has been around for a little while and is heavily played. I hope that the course can be brought back to its 4.5 status.

The course is all hills so I wouldn't recommend it to those with a weak constitution and has many difficult to dangerous transitions so I wouldn't recommend it to fragile people either. Wear your "big-boy pants" and sturdy boots if you dare.

Hole 24 has a swing bench in the middle of the fairway that had two people sitting on it with their backs facing the tee pad. I would never ever sit there with the amount of disc golf being played here. It was easy enough to throw around them, but a slip on the tee or a poorly thrown drive could pose a serious danger to these seemingly oblivious folks.

Other Thoughts:

I will come back down and play this course again when the improvements/changes are done and reassess my rating, and hopefully kick it up as the potential is here for something very nice. Even so, I love rustic courses so This course was a blast for me!
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Luckj
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.3 years 65 played 50 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun is the key word here

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 3, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Lincoln Ridge is just a fun course. It's a place where veterans or new players can go and come out thinking "I really enjoyed that". As new courses start to appear there are elements of the course that feel a bit dated (baskets are a touch old, pars are off a bit) but all in all it's the most enjoyable course in the area for me.
-Ample parking
-Bathrooms and shelters nearby
-Great starting hole, a downhill open shot that filters into the edge of the woods. It really lets you stretch out a bit.
-Alternate pin placements on nearly every hole, though I've never seen some of them moved (like 12).
-Multiple teepads on a few holes, most notable 10.
-Great mix of woods and open, with some elevation changes mixed in
-Natural OB such as creeks and woods
-Water in play on a few holes, but nothing too daunting
-Friendly to both righty and lefty players
-Well maintained park
-Signage is solid, showing the disc flight and distance for both pin placements
-24 holes...which is also a con as I'll soon mention

Cons:

There are a few apparent downsides:
-Hole 1 throws over a generally empty park road. 2, 3, and 24 also bring it into play
-The creek holes are not good. They are covered in rocks to prevent erosion but that makes for terrible fairways. Most locals just skip them. The main scorecard plays 1-13 and then 19-24. After finishing 13 turn left and head towards the orange sign that says "creek holes closed" to find your next pad. Thankfully it flows well still.
-I'm not overly fond of 22 and 23. They don't seem to fit well and they can be easily overlooked as you have to cross the road after finishing 21. The pond at the bottom of 22 also catches a lot of errant shots and roll aways. It's also nasty and you don't want to go in after a disc.

Other Thoughts:

Lincoln Ridge is just a fun course. It's not nearly as technical as Idlewild (I've heard a few locals call it Idlewild-lite) and doesn't have quite the distance of Mt. Airy but that adds up to an enjoyable day at the course. Bad shots aren't overly punished and scrambling for par is generally still an option. I find myself here when I want to ensure a good time.
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Botma
Experience: 4 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging but Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 21, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lots of tree, elevation changes.

Cons:

If course is wet, very hard course to walk. Wish the baskets were easier to see from a distance. Older baskets.
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billtm
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 9.7 years 37 played 26 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Variety 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 7, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- This is a really fun course that is challenging, but not brutally difficult. There is a really nice mix of holes in terms of elevation change, length, and the shape of the shots.
- The concrete teepads are nice and grippy, and the baskets still catch well even though they seem old.
- Its always nice to have a practice basket.
- The two holes by the creek are really beautiful.

Cons:

- In general, navigating the course is pretty straightforward, though its always nice to have next tee signs below every basket.
- I wish there was something on the tee sign which indicated what pin position is currently being used.
- Par is soft on this course. Quite a few par 4s should probably be par 3s and the final hole should be a par 4 instead of a par 5.

Other Thoughts:

Honestly, I had more fun at this course than Idlewild. I think that's mostly due to my lack of skill though.
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Ozdiscs
Experience: 30.3 years 5 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

My favorite 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 23, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is by far my most favorite locally for all the reasons others have stated earlier. It's 24 holes of short, medium, long, open, wooded, technical, etc etc. I love this course.

Cons:

As much as I love this course, it needs work. Not sure if it's taking longer this year but it's starting to get over grown in areas that need to be trimmed back. A couple holes are a bit treacherous to navigate due to inclines and recent erosion.

Other Thoughts:

I still love this course and if you still feel like you have cat like reflexes, do all 24. Not best for beginners. Bring plenty of liquids, it can get hot and water sources are limited to non existent.
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BTWilliam04
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging but accessible 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 20, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Varied holes
Nice tee pads and signs
Park is beautiful and the round doubles as a great hike (app said I walked 4.44 miles of hilly terrain)
Able to track down discs that fly astray

Cons:

Navigation is not always obvious, got confused a few times
Broken step on the climb to 17
Broken bridge on 18
No way to know if basket is at A or B location without walking up

Other Thoughts:

This is a beautiful challenging course that you can play in a variety of ways. Having a well rounded skill set will definitely come in handy. Bring lots of water and some good shoes because this ones a workout when the humidity levels are what they are in August
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Jowsepi
Experience: 11.2 years 78 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice mix of holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

24 unique holes. Good variety of wooded and open holes. All of the tee pads are in great shape and the course is played a lot so the maintenance and upkeep are well taken care of.

Cons:

There are a lot of hills to walk, so if you are not in that great of shape it could it could be a challenge to walk. (Not a con for the course really, a con for you) This course gets a lot of play so it could get busy on the weekends.

Other Thoughts:

One of the top 5 courses in the greater Cincinnati area. It is a must play if you visit the area.
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zebrasky
Experience: 9.7 years 15 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Excellent Northern KY Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 26, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has so many positives. First of all, the shot variety is tremendous. At no point do you feel like the course is repetitive, considering the array of hole types. You have downhill bombs, heavily wooded and narrow alleys, wide open field drives, and many others in between. The rough is pretty manageable, especially since it is towards the end of winter. In the spring and summer, I imagine it becomes a bit more rough. The hazards are well thought and play an important part on many of the holes.
Also, the signage and layout of the course is expertly done. Everything flows nicely, and is clearly marked for the majority of the course. Just remember to cross the road after hole 21 (just behind the hole 24 teebox) to get to 22 and 23, before coming back across for hole 24.
The park that the course is located in is extremely scenic. The forested hills, rolling open fields, and scenic waterways make for very attractive play. As is the case with many disc golf courses, when walking through the course at Lincoln Ridge it is equally as enjoyable to take in your surroundings and environment as it is to play a round. Love this course!

Cons:

There aren't many bad things to say about Lincoln Ridge. There are a couple tee pads that could use some love. For example, on a few there is uneven or missing concrete.
Several of the holes are par four and hole 24 is a par five, but the course is best played as all par three. Most of the par four holes are under 400 feet and if you are past the beginner level by any margin, you should consider playing all par three. This is not really a negative aspect of the course, though. Just preferential.

Other Thoughts:

Play this course any time you get the chance. Cincinnati and Northern KY are known for having excellent disc golf courses, along with Mt. Airy (Cincinnati, Oh) and Idlewild (Burlington, Ky), I would say Lincoln Ridge is in the top tier of this region's course options.
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IndyTyler
Experience: 14.7 years 166 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

very fun course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 6, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great variety of shots and hole distances. Nothing here felt repetitive. 24 holes of fun challenging golf.

Cons:

Some of the tee pads need some work done to them. Hole #5 stands out in my mind the most. The course could use some numbers on the baskets and navigation arrows on the poles to show you where to go. After I played it once it's not hard to navigate but the first time was confusing in a few areas. The area that stands out the most is between hole 4 and 5. You have to cross a parking lot and you can't see the tee sign for hole 5 unless you walk half way across the lot.

Other Thoughts:

I would definitely play here again and I look forward to playing here in the future. Definitely a course worthy of a day trip from pretty much anywhere in the states. I would give it a higher rating if there were navigational signs, numbers on the baskets and all the tee pads were in great shape.
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sidewinder22
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.8 years 302 played 198 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Lincoln is Idlewild's father! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 27, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

24 Chainstar baskets, concrete tees and nice tee signs. I think a couple holes had dual tees and most holes had multiple pin positions. Awesome elevation changes, wooded holes, open holes, downhill bombs, uphill bombs, short technical shots, ravine shots, fast greens and variety of par 3 golf shots with water coming into play a few times providing good risk vs reward shots. Fun factor is definitely high here and appeals to players of all skill level from novice to expert. Navigation was decent for the most part. Restrooms by parking lot.

Cons:

Nothing major here. There's some poison ivy in some of the rough. Navigating from hole 4 to 5 and 21 to 22 was a little tricky. No indication of which pin the basket is in and a couple blind shots. Some of the concrete tees were showing age. A couple holes play a little close together and park road. Erosion on many holes due to how popular and old the course is and having only one tee per hole. Course gets crowded because it's so fun.

Other Thoughts:

Lincoln Ridge is the course that fathered Idlewild into the next generation and evolution of disc golf even through many of the people that love Lincoln believe Idlewild is a bastard! I can't believe Lincoln Ridge is over 30 years old, and it seems to have been far ahead of it's time. If I was still a beginner or playing Lincoln 20 or 30 years ago this would probably be 5 disc rating for me. The course still has an old school feel to it with it being all par 3 golf, but it's fun factor is still extremely high and the golf shots are filled with great risk vs reward. Being such a fun and varied course attracts the crowds which can become a negative thing. I played here right after Idlewild on a 90+ degree day and I was the only person playing Idlewild, but when I got to Lincoln there were droves of people playing from all different skill levels. As if playing Idlewild in this heat didn't already have my legs feeling like jello, Lincoln has just as much elevation if not more. I was dragging my legs through the last couple holes here, but it was still fun. Lincoln Ridge is definitely a must play in the greater Cincy area!
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EspressoPatronum
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 18.8 years 256 played 238 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Picturesque in Northern KY 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 21, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-good signage at each hole, all intact as of this review except for one
-some holes have multiple tee pads and basket locations
-undergrowth is limited so discs aren't tough to find
-water features, elevation changes, and woods add challenge and interest
-benches and garbage cans on just about all the holes
-excellent use of space with 24 interesting holes

Cons:

-can be muddy around the creek, but this is only a problem if you make a bad shot, and is to be expected
-depending on how much energy you have, 24 holes of elevation change can be tiring
-no next tee signs, can be somewhat confusing
-despite 2 ponds on this course, neither is really a risk unless you make a pretty terrible shot, they could be incorporated better

Other Thoughts:

This is very picturesque course, especially in the fall with the leaves changing. The creek running through the course adds some challenge, and while none of the holes are impossible many are quite challenging and force you to make the right shot. This is a good intermediate course that allows some forgiveness but still requires some skill. It's a lot of fun and has tons of elevation change- bring your hiking boots. It probably gets overlooked with Idlewild just a few miles away but this is a very respectable course in its own right. It's definitely one worth playing. If it's your first (or second) time, I strongly recommend bringing a map, navigation can be difficult.
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Martin Dewgarita
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.5 years 1600 played 95 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Grains of sand tickle my nose 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 24, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Personal Rank: 109

Good solid fun without being overly challenging or punishing. Nearly every hole is deuceable, but that doesn't mean it's easy - hit your line and you will be rewarded, miss your line and you might have a look at a par save. Use of elevation and heavily wooded areas with some thick rough make for a fun variety of shots that makes this course enjoyable many times through. I definitely enjoy a round at Lincoln Ridge as a great compliment to its neighbor, Idlewild and the other Cincy courses makes for a great destination area.

I highly recommend this area and this course for anybody traveling by or looking for a weekend destination area of great disc golf.

Other Thoughts:

After playing 1000 courses, I'm excited to share my opinion on some of my favorites. My top 100+ list can be found on my blog, my favorites list is at 110 of 1020 as of writing this review. Of all courses played, the top 1.5% receive a rating of 5, down to 6% is a 4.5, and 15% is a 4.0 creating a bell curve distribution. I apologize that my reviews are not as detailed as they have been previously. I have included the details as to why this course stands out to the best that my memory serves.

My personal criteria is very subjective, a gut feeling:
~Physical beauty stands out, both scenery and the beauty of each hole.
~Amenities don't mean much to me, it doesn't much matter if there's benches, concrete tee pads, or garbage cans.
~Technical design - How well designed are the fairways/airways and landing areas? Are there unique holes that stand out? Variety of holes - distances, shapes, elevation, tree density, rough thickness. Pars 4 and 5?
~I love extreme/adventure golf. Rugged and secluded courses stand out more than park style courses. In general I prefer more technical over more open.
~Local Scene. If I was involved in a tournament or league or met up with some locals and played the course multiple times I appreciate different aspects of a course.

Thank you, enjoy my reviews and if you don't find this information helpful, please let me know what I can do to improve.
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BearClaw
Experience: 33 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful, Fun, and Hilly 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 5, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

excellent mix of terrain
*great elevation changes
*course situated away from other park activities
*found the course easy to navigate with map
* great concrete tee pads with signs
*local player helped find TWO of my discs
*beautiful creek holes
*lots of fun to play holes and shots
*well maintained
*cute bridges and benches throughout

Cons:

*Longest hole is only 516
*Only 1 hole besides longest is over 400
*While holes 14-16 by the creek are scenic and can be very fun to play because of the gorge they can also be dangerous and easy to fall on
*the elevation on other holes can make it very difficult disc diving should you go into some brush on a hill
*only a couple holes with multiple tees
*the extension holes could use more variety

Other Thoughts:

Some of the steep parts are super fun just walking around on and even more fun to through from but can present a safety hazard so be careful out there! Many of the area players I talked to about this course (I called it by its current name, Lincoln Ridge Park, while the locals seemed to prefer calling it Old Bancklick or just BanckLick) expressed frustration over hole 14 mainly that its too easy to shoot into the out of bounds creek. I actually talked to a guy at Idelwild who said he would never play Bancklick again because of that 1 hole! I thought it was a fun hole but agree that it seems incredibly difficult to land inbounds and might be a touch on the short side. I believe a second, long tee pad would work perfectly for hole 14 and I think that if they added them wherever there was room longer tee pads would give you much more room to stretch out your throwing arm. While the course was one of the most fun and scenic courses I've ever played and adding more long tee pads and changing the extension holes is the only way right now I could I imagine the course getting better and deserving a 5 rating. I will absolutely play this course again the next time I am in N. Kentucky or S. Ohio and would highly recommend it for people of any disc golf skill level as long as hey can safely navigate steep hills.
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Gonzo86
Experience: 18.9 years 16 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 29, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great over all course.
Long drives and challenging putts all around.
The fairways in the wooded areas are just big enough for you to feel comfortable really putting some energy into your drives.

Cons:

Some tee pads are cracking apart a tiny bit.
Some holes do play along a water hazard. These aren't too bad now but given some time and spring rain the water level will rise and make it hard to collect discs.
A little bit of trash is collecting in the low area, but its still early in the year and weather has been bad.

Other Thoughts:

If you get a chance to play here you must. Its worth the drive.
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richardmmill
Experience: 21.9 years 48 played 17 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Banklick 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 25, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Challenging course with a variety of holes.
The baskets were all in good condition.
Concrete teepads poured well, big enough and level.
Nice Tee signs gives a clear read of the hole. Another good thing is they clearly list what is OB and what is not such as a few holes that have casual water that is not OB.
Flow of the course is good. No unnecessary long or hard to find routes.
Foliage was well maintained.
Course does use some nice elevation changes and dynamics. Like several steep down hill holes and a nice long fair way that banks along a steep down hill to the right on #10.
Good variety of types of shots needed.

Cons:

There is some interference with walking/hiking trails. Doesn't bother me to much but there is always a little concern for safety. On #15 we had to wait for a walker on a trail which is the fairway the whole distance of the hole and the next hole uses the same trail for its fairway.
The last few holes always feel like they were just thrown in to "complete" the course. #22 and #23 just throw back and forth in a field with a small pond/marsh separating the fairways. #24 the longest hole throws from high up down to the basket it always feels like it was just stuck in the middle of the course. A lack of flow, throwing away from the beginning toward a previous played teepad and another teepad. After the hole is completed you have a long walk up hill to the parking lot after playing 24 holes. Not major just a lack of flow after the rest of the course was pretty smooth.

Other Thoughts:

One thing that is nice about this course is it is a challenge and step up for most beginners and is still accessable whereas a course like idlewild is really not.
Even though there is a good variety of holes there is not really any one hole that sticks out.
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InnocentCrook
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.9 years 183 played 15 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautifully showing it's age. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 25, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

One of the best maintained parks I've ever been to. Kenton County Parks Dept. does an amazing job keeping this course in good shape. Wood chips are typically always refreshed when needed because they keep a huge pile on hand. (You can usually see it on the walk between holes 4 and 5.) This alone makes the wooded holes very nice to play because they usually drain well and don't get very muddy. Grass is always mowed in a timely manner.

The course features some beautifully varied terrain including everything from tight and wooded to wide open fields and everything in between. You are constantly moving up and down the rolling hills. The course also plays in and out of the woods every few holes which is nice. Most of the wooded holes are very secluded with number 6 being my favorite hole to stop and have a quick snack and just enjoy being outdoors in the woods before I tackle the rest of the round.

Excellent shot variety. Though it may favor righties a bit more, there are still plenty of holes that are more lefty friendly (6, 15, 17, and 18 come to mind). Many of the wooded holes have multiple lines to the basket, you just have to look for them. For the most part, the open holes are friendly to both left and right handed throwers. A handful of holes have multiple pin locations and several even have additional tee pads that drastically change the hole.

Very good course for a large variety of skill levels. I've come a long way since I first started playing and this course still delivers the fun factor every time out. After all the rounds here, it has yet to get the least bit boring.

Baskets are in good shape and there is a practice basket across the entrance to the parking lot from tee #1 and the info board.

Benches and full size garbage cans (emptied frequently) on almost every hole. The garbage cans really help keep the place clean and tidy. Very rarely will you see trash on the course.

Cons:

Seeing as how this course is 30 years old, it is starting to show some signs of its age. Some teepads are cracked and uneven, though not unplayable, and there are some areas where erosion is becoming an issue. (Especially the holes down near the creek. 14-16) The railroad tie steps from 14 to 15 are uneven and the ones down to the creek are about useless at this point as many have slipped away.

As others have said, holes 22 and 23 don't compare favorably to the rest of the course. They aren't awful holes, just not up to the level of the rest of the course. They would be more comparable to many holes at Boone Woods Park, with just a bit more elevation. The reviewer who mentioned that it wouldn't be as noticeable if they weren't back to back was spot on. Some strategic tree planting and/or landscaping could greatly improve these two holes in the future.

This is definitely one of the most popular courses in the area and as such can be very busy during peak hours.

Other Thoughts:

I've probably played this course over a hundred times because my permanent address is about a 10 minute drive to the park. My wife is a travel nurse now, so I'm moving around the country every few months or so. That said, anytime I'm back home I always make a point to play this course and Idlewild as many times as possible.

Might be a struggle if you're out of shape as many of the hills are very steep and you are constantly going up and down. Bring a light snack and plenty of water. I can't say that's a con, just the way it is.

I can only imagine how much of a beast this course must have been back in the early eighties when it was designed. New disc technologies have certainly tamed some of the longer holes to an extent and as such some of the marked pars are a bit high.

Over all, it's a great park with some nice hiking trails, sand volleyball, a baseball field, a soccer field, a couple playgrounds, picnic shelters, and restrooms open seasonally. (The parks dept. usually has a port-o-let set up in the winter which is nice.) Vending machine with drinks located at the front corner of the parking lot.

Greater Cincinnati is very lucky to have such a nice collection of courses. Along with the parks departments and a great club(GCFDA) that helps keep them in excellent shape. If you're in the area I'd also recommend Idlewild, Mt. Airy Forest, & Monroe Community Park.

The Marathon gas station at the corner of Turkeyfoot Rd. and Independence Station Rd. usually has a very small selection of Innova discs but they are pretty expensive. I'd hit up Disc N' Dat in Florence for any necessary disc related purchases. Good prices and selection, and Dan the owner is an all around great guy who does a lot in the local disc golf scene.
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roadtripstuff
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.2 years 286 played 57 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Loved It. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 12, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Practice Basket
Concrete Tee Pads
24-Holes
Both Open and Wooded Holes
Good Use of Elevation
Well-Maintained (Tees and Signs Need Work)
Multiple Pin Positions
Bathrooms On-Site
Very Scenic
Great for All Skill Levels
Plays Away From Other Park Users

Cons:

Needs More Shot Types (Many RHBH Hyzers)
Some Tee Signs Are Damaged or Missing
Navigation Can Be Hard For First-Timers
Alt. Tees Aren't Marked and Hard to Find
Some Tees Are Cracked and Uneven
Erosion is Starting to Become an Issue

Other Thoughts:

Lincoln Ridge, formerly Banklick, is a great 24-hole course located in a very well maintained county park. In Addition to the great course the park also has playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields, hiking trails, and restrooms on-site.

Once you enter the park you will see the practice basket and parking on the right. The first tee pad is located across the parking lot from the practice basket right beside the information board.

I do recommend printing a map or acquiring a guide if you are a first-timer as there are a couple tricky walks between some holes and also a few blind holes. The first, as previously mentioned, is between holes 4 and 5. From hole 4 continue past the basket and across the parking lot and you will see the tee pad for 5 just on the other side of the lot. It starts to get a little confusing after hole 13 when you enter the woods again, but like I said print a map or grab a local if at all possible, and you should have no problems.

The course itself is great. I think a variety of skill levels could enjoy the course. It could be a real challenge for novice and intermediate while still being fun for both advanced and open players as well. The course has a nice balance of open to wooded holes, but could use a little more variety in shot types as many go left off the tee making it very RHBH friendly.

I only have a couple of complaints on this course. The first is the tee signs. Many are damaged or missing and the alternate tees are not marked at all, making it very hard to find the correct tee. While this doesn't really hurt the play of the course too much, it definitely detracts some points that courses with nicer and complete tee signs will get. Another issue the course has are some of the tee pads being cracked and uneven making footing unsure and even dangerous in some cases. While these things are detractors they definitely aren't worth missing this great course over.

Overall this is one of the better courses I have played and I recommend it to anyone in the greater Cincinnati area. With all the amenities and 24-holes you could easily spend the entire day discing or bring the family and make it an outing they can all enjoy.
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SmoothSailor
Experience: 16.6 years 58 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Bank Lick 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 9, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course utilized every inch of space they had available to them. The course is super well maintained, trash buckets on just about every hole (maybe every hole?). Plenty of variation of shots and fairways throughout the course.

The wooded holes are EXTREMELY wooded and the open holes are OPEN. There are some obstacles on the open holes and there are definitive fairways on the wooded holes, but each has their own way of making errant shots cost the player.

Memorable holes (for me):
Hole 3. I was able to skip off the road with my backhand and land within 60 feet for an easy 3.

Hole 7. Watch how your disc kicks off the trees on this hole. Mine kicked high and to the right and ended up farther away from the pin than the tee pad I drove from.

Hole 16. About 150ft on the left, I kicked off a tree straight down into the ground. Upon walking up to where we both saw the disc hit the ground we didn't see anything. After 20 minutes of looking, it was under a pile of leaves less than a foot from the tree. I liked the elevated basket placement as it turned my saved 3 into a wasted 4.

Hole 20. This shot was either an accurate shot through a small alley between what looked like 100 trees on either side, or over the top with a spike hyzer to avoid any rollback into the woods. I took the rhfh spike hyzer route and ended up planting less than 30ft from the pin.

Hole 21. I threw the rhfh again on this hole trying to hook out and spike into the wooded area near the pin. I ended up releasing early and smacked into the building to the right of the fairway. I watched my disc fall and thought it stopped, but after picking up my bag and walking 10 feet I see this blue blur rolling down the hill toward the pond (it landed in a bush).

Cons:

The pond near hole 22 is nothing to go swimming in. If you lose your disc, I hope you have a retriever or a spare shower.

Other Thoughts:

This course was beautiful and treated me well for my first play. I'll definitely be back to play this year.
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Hitmetal
Experience: 16.8 years 166 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 23, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful, concrete tees, nice mix of long/short and open/tight holes. 24 holes. The pictures taken here are excellent and gives a good idea of what to expect. Real fun discgolf.

Other Thoughts:

Great course. I feel it is one of the best in the area and beats Idlewild easily. I would play here all the time.
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