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Mars Bluff reviews
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enragedmullet
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
12.5 years
115 played
79 reviews
Meh-morable.
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 25, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ It's a course, of course
+ 9 baskets, 9 tee signs - navigation isn't a problem and the course plays a loop
+ Lightning-quick bag, beginner friendly, ace runs abound
+ Mix of open shots & wooded shots
+ 9 baskets, 9 tee signs - navigation isn't a problem and the course plays a loop
+ Lightning-quick bag, beginner friendly, ace runs abound
+ Mix of open shots & wooded shots
Cons:
- Painfully short
- With the school right next to the course I imagine there are times of the day/week where playing could be affected by activities
- With the school right next to the course I imagine there are times of the day/week where playing could be affected by activities
Other Thoughts:
Mars Bluff. Back in '58 this was the site of one of our country's biggest "OH GOD NO!" moments. Just look the place up and have fun with that wild bit of history. Anyway, today it has the closest niner to 95 in the area and as such, it ended up in my sights while heading up the eastern seaboard in September.
From reading prior reviews I knew I probably shouldn't expect anything particularly memorable, but I was wrong, I will always remember Mars Bluff for being what has to be the shortest course I've ever played. I'm not here to pick it apart, and I've certainly played worse, it's just definitely an acquired taste. A taste for short. Wow-Short. It took me longer to get to the course from the interstate than it took to play it, that's how short we're talking. I can't remember if I've ever played a hole less than 100' but here there are 2, and 7 out of 9 are less than 200'.
That said, what we've got here is a great little course for beginners and kids that can certainly be challenging for anyone working on distance control. I imagine any locals here are acing several holes on the regular. This drive-thru bagger was underwhelmed though.
From reading prior reviews I knew I probably shouldn't expect anything particularly memorable, but I was wrong, I will always remember Mars Bluff for being what has to be the shortest course I've ever played. I'm not here to pick it apart, and I've certainly played worse, it's just definitely an acquired taste. A taste for short. Wow-Short. It took me longer to get to the course from the interstate than it took to play it, that's how short we're talking. I can't remember if I've ever played a hole less than 100' but here there are 2, and 7 out of 9 are less than 200'.
That said, what we've got here is a great little course for beginners and kids that can certainly be challenging for anyone working on distance control. I imagine any locals here are acing several holes on the regular. This drive-thru bagger was underwhelmed though.
10
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2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 13, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
This is probably the most fun of any of the elementary school courses that I've played. I wouldn't have said that after the first two holes. A wide-open shot 90-foot shot across a field. A 200-foot similar shot. But then the course actually veers into the woods. Yes, the shots are short. Very short. But there are some tight channels to throw down. Though little more than upshots, at least these are interesting upshots.
There are some more open shots at the end but the open shots here are well-maintained and look much nice than those at similar courses. I think it has the potential to provide a great introduction to the game for kids, mostly because of how interesting the holes are. They won't be making throw after throw across open space, especially since most holes are under 100 feet. (If this were close to the highway, it'd be worth a stop for those that want ace runs.)
I also appreciated how much the course stayed away from parts of school property that could be damaged or would often feature other student activities.
There are some more open shots at the end but the open shots here are well-maintained and look much nice than those at similar courses. I think it has the potential to provide a great introduction to the game for kids, mostly because of how interesting the holes are. They won't be making throw after throw across open space, especially since most holes are under 100 feet. (If this were close to the highway, it'd be worth a stop for those that want ace runs.)
I also appreciated how much the course stayed away from parts of school property that could be damaged or would often feature other student activities.
Cons:
The major issue is the tree down across the middle of the fairway that at this point, I would assume is never going to be removed. On the one hand, it's not a big deal, no one is here for an elite experience. On the other, kids are going to trying to cross this hazard.
A third of the tee shots are approaches. The course is an elementary course.
A third of the tee shots are approaches. The course is an elementary course.
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kmelton
Experience:
29.9 years
148 played
12 reviews
Fun beginner course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Feb 22, 2009
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Great for beginners with a mix of open holes and a few wooded ones.
Cons:
Since the course is next to an Elementary School, I am not sure if there is access during school hours. Basket 6 was gone when I went so i just played 2 basket for hole 6
Other Thoughts:
Some holes are really short, so I made my own tees to make it more interesting
