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Lavalette, WV

Lucky 8

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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Elevation At It's Toughest 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Private off street parking ( Johnny and neighbor's driveway is the Only Parking ) . This course is private and on Johnny's property so it will be unlikely for you to see anyone else . Course owner johnny Sias might play with you on this course ( make sure you call ahead ) but he is likely to steer you to Crazy 8 instead . I played Lucky 8 on my own .This was Johnny's first designed and original course , circa 1983 . Lucky 8 uses #1 from Crazy 8 to start the round , and #18 for #2 . Then you cross over the gully to your left and start #3 and never cross his Crazy 8 course again . The course has extreme elevation changes throughout the 18 holes here . Lucky 8 is a wooded course that is shorter than Crazy 8 , but plays every bit as tight if not tighter and the hills are more extreme . The tee pads are natural , the signage primitive and really tells hole number , and the baskets are homemade but solid. The course has no trash receptacles , so carry out what you carry in . Playing solo and using the map , I was able to navigate all 18 holes on my own , except I couldn't find the basket to 11 , I think . The course has a pretty good flow to it , and uses a strong variety of drives and up shots . There is a fantastic finishing hole that plays an incredibly tight fairway left to right drive that takes you out of the wood behind Johnny Sias's house and into his backyard ( 306' ) . Other great holes are the tight fairway throw straight downhill ( #12 ) and #10 , a downhill that eventually breaks right to left on the side of a hill . My signature hole would be # 9 , 488' , with a row of trees to the right of the pin and random trees guarding the left . Clip a tree and you might roll downhill on the right maybe 150'+ like I did . This is a solid course. Allow at least 90 minutes + for a solo round . There is not going to be a friendlier and more knowledgeable host than Johnny Sias , 1986 World Champion .

Cons:

The course may be a shade more raw than Crazy 8 . Print a map or face the consequences without it ( or Johnny ) . Danger: If it rains , you will NOT be able to go up and down this course . The course takes technical to a whole new level . Definitely not cart friendly . Disc Risk : Medium to low . No real rough , just a chance of a rollaway .

Other Thoughts:

2 courses on private property ! Need I say much more ? I know that the equipment is a little primitive , but you are getting quality play from all of the holes . Lots of different shot selection here and if you are lucky , you will be able to sit down with Johnny for a while and he can talk disc golf adventures with you . Lots of fun factor here , along with the challenging design . I think that par here is 60 . If you can shoot that , then you have had a great day . Please . This is not a course for newbies , casuals or families .My Recommendation : Play This and Definitely Play Crazy 8 and make a long morning of it .
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knettles
Experience: 13.8 years 163 played 27 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Hardest Course I've Played 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 18, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Built by former world champ Johnny Sias.
-Extremely challenging and technical.
-Good hole length. A few 200's, many 300's and 400's+.
-Hilly terrain (WV mountains).
-Teepads are dirt, but decent length and mostly flat.
-Johnny will most likely play with you to show you the course.

Cons:

-Poor signage (not an issue if Johnny is playing).
-Definitely NOT a beginner friendly course. Super heavily wooded.

Other Thoughts:

If your game is decent, you should really call Johnny and go play this place. Even if it's just to get to play a round with a former world champion. He's a super nice guy and fun to talk with (plus he's really good at disc golf). The course is very heavily wooded with many insanely tight fairways. Other courses have holes with lots of trees, but not many have a 600 ft hole in the shape of a question mark with two sets of mandos that's a par 6 with lots of trees. This place will make you, break you, or a little bit of both. So definitely check it out, but ONLY if your game is decent. You don't need to throw 500 ft, but you do need to be accurate.
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