Mallette Park reviews
6
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To this date, best 9 holer I've ever played. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 19, 2010
Played the course:once
Pros:
Located in the resort town of Red River, NM, Mallette Creek Park DGC was one of the most spectacular scenery I can imagine experiencing while playing a round of disc golf. The park is located in a tiny valley, bordered by mountains on both sides. The area available has been used extremely well, using some elevation to make this course truely unique.
The course is equipped with Mach 5 baskets, rubber tee pads at most boxes, unique tee signs depicting distance, par and simple line from tee to pin. Dual tees on most, labeled Pro/Am on tee signs.
Very good use of elevation, creeks, OB and trees. Tight lines created throughout the course adds a substantial degree of difficulty. Interesting tee placements add to the difficulty.
Although being a very tough course I have to say that this may have been one of my more enjoyable beat downs of all time. Crisp, clean air, mountains everywhere and so many sights will keep you in awe.
Park also offers other ammenities. Basketball and tennis court, sand volleyball court, small skate park, playground and other hiking and trail related activities. Port-O-Johns on site.
The course is equipped with Mach 5 baskets, rubber tee pads at most boxes, unique tee signs depicting distance, par and simple line from tee to pin. Dual tees on most, labeled Pro/Am on tee signs.
Very good use of elevation, creeks, OB and trees. Tight lines created throughout the course adds a substantial degree of difficulty. Interesting tee placements add to the difficulty.
Although being a very tough course I have to say that this may have been one of my more enjoyable beat downs of all time. Crisp, clean air, mountains everywhere and so many sights will keep you in awe.
Park also offers other ammenities. Basketball and tennis court, sand volleyball court, small skate park, playground and other hiking and trail related activities. Port-O-Johns on site.
Cons:
Few cons, which would not deter me from playing here whatsoever.
Every inch of available park space is used, which leaves some baskets rather close to the next tee, or an instance or two where holes overlap by basket and next tee. This con doesn't seem to be much of an issue as this course is probably not ever crowded.
No trash cans located on site. Only saw a piece of litter or two through my round here which I snagged and dumped later, but the course seems to be respected and appeared very clean.
The basketball court comes very much in play on hole #4, which is accompanied by a 8' tall chain link fence. This hole would have been my "hole of the course" if it wasn't for the obstruction.
This course is tough to navigate and would definately be helpful if you are carrying a map. Had to replay a hole because we shot at the wrong basket. Also started on hole 3 because we couldn't find 1 or 2.
My last con, which might be the biggest one, is that this course is in a location where most will not get to enjoy its splendor. Red River is a resort town in the mountains of New Mexico, and really isn't on the way to most places. But if you are in the area, definately try to play a quick 9 out here.
Every inch of available park space is used, which leaves some baskets rather close to the next tee, or an instance or two where holes overlap by basket and next tee. This con doesn't seem to be much of an issue as this course is probably not ever crowded.
No trash cans located on site. Only saw a piece of litter or two through my round here which I snagged and dumped later, but the course seems to be respected and appeared very clean.
The basketball court comes very much in play on hole #4, which is accompanied by a 8' tall chain link fence. This hole would have been my "hole of the course" if it wasn't for the obstruction.
This course is tough to navigate and would definately be helpful if you are carrying a map. Had to replay a hole because we shot at the wrong basket. Also started on hole 3 because we couldn't find 1 or 2.
My last con, which might be the biggest one, is that this course is in a location where most will not get to enjoy its splendor. Red River is a resort town in the mountains of New Mexico, and really isn't on the way to most places. But if you are in the area, definately try to play a quick 9 out here.
Other Thoughts:
This was a remarkable 9 hole course. Plenty of picture opportunities. The park is at an elevation of 8,750 feet, so if you spend most of your time close to sea level make sure you take your time or the terrain will get the better of you.
The course is easy to find, located two blocks off of main street down Mallette Rd. If you are coming from outside of town to play this course be prepared to absorb all of the natural beauty there is to take in on the way.
This course is not at all easy. A very technical course requires plenty of diffferent shots and lines, but was still a pleasant time. This course gets my highest raiting for a 9 holer to date, at 3.5.
The course is easy to find, located two blocks off of main street down Mallette Rd. If you are coming from outside of town to play this course be prepared to absorb all of the natural beauty there is to take in on the way.
This course is not at all easy. A very technical course requires plenty of diffferent shots and lines, but was still a pleasant time. This course gets my highest raiting for a 9 holer to date, at 3.5.
