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McCall DGC reviews
3
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Celt
Experience:
15 played
7 reviews
McCall DGC-Fun technical challenge. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 23, 2017
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Challenges/Pros:
• Tightly positioned pine trees and moderate sized bushes increase difficulty on most holes. Additionally, there is a wetland during the spring on the right side of #1/#10 and #2/#11 that you will want to avoid.
• A relatively short course but quite technical with short to intermediate length tunnel shots at many holes. I have played in winter but with the powder snow you'll want to think about having spotters...
• Great mixture of holes favoring forehand and others backhand.
• Ample opportunities for birdies with accurate shots and an ace opportunity on #4.
• Signage is good from the tee boxes with hole length accompanied by a useful diagram of the typical approach.
• Unusual for a DG course will be the occasional small airplane buzzing overhead on their landing approach.
• Tightly positioned pine trees and moderate sized bushes increase difficulty on most holes. Additionally, there is a wetland during the spring on the right side of #1/#10 and #2/#11 that you will want to avoid.
• A relatively short course but quite technical with short to intermediate length tunnel shots at many holes. I have played in winter but with the powder snow you'll want to think about having spotters...
• Great mixture of holes favoring forehand and others backhand.
• Ample opportunities for birdies with accurate shots and an ace opportunity on #4.
• Signage is good from the tee boxes with hole length accompanied by a useful diagram of the typical approach.
• Unusual for a DG course will be the occasional small airplane buzzing overhead on their landing approach.
Cons:
Opportunities for Improvement:
• Fair condition natural tee pads that need work and would greatly benefit from replacement by cement pads.
• The path to the next tee is usually identifiable by a visible footpath but is otherwise not always adequately marked.
• The course may get a bit crowded if very many people are playing with only 9 baskets for the 18 tee boxes. I would note however that the two times I played there were only a few players.
• Fair condition natural tee pads that need work and would greatly benefit from replacement by cement pads.
• The path to the next tee is usually identifiable by a visible footpath but is otherwise not always adequately marked.
• The course may get a bit crowded if very many people are playing with only 9 baskets for the 18 tee boxes. I would note however that the two times I played there were only a few players.
Other Thoughts:
Perspective: Intermediate level, Master's 60+ player with low to intermediate arm strength.
Course Details/Info:
• Recently expanded from a 9 to an 18-hole course that plays through a moderate wooded area south of the local high school and north of the airport. However, there are only 9 pins with 18 different tee boxes.
• A paved bike path borders the western edge of the wooded course.
• There are some parking areas in a dirt lot close to the bike path.
• Organized in a counter-clockwise fashion.
Summary of Rating/Play:
• Recommend playing all holes as Par 3's rather than as marked with the possible exception of #9/18 which is longer plus its pathway is tortuous and wooded.
• Very appropriate for beginning to intermediate adults or younger players particularly if one wants to work on tight fairway drives, approach shots, and putting.
• Also good for Masters 50-60+ if they enjoy more technical rather than long bomber courses.
• In general, I would rate this as a "3" course for the above groups but big bombers may not enjoy it as much.
Course Details/Info:
• Recently expanded from a 9 to an 18-hole course that plays through a moderate wooded area south of the local high school and north of the airport. However, there are only 9 pins with 18 different tee boxes.
• A paved bike path borders the western edge of the wooded course.
• There are some parking areas in a dirt lot close to the bike path.
• Organized in a counter-clockwise fashion.
Summary of Rating/Play:
• Recommend playing all holes as Par 3's rather than as marked with the possible exception of #9/18 which is longer plus its pathway is tortuous and wooded.
• Very appropriate for beginning to intermediate adults or younger players particularly if one wants to work on tight fairway drives, approach shots, and putting.
• Also good for Masters 50-60+ if they enjoy more technical rather than long bomber courses.
• In general, I would rate this as a "3" course for the above groups but big bombers may not enjoy it as much.
3
0
Skyhumper
Experience:
8.9 years
40 played
17 reviews
Short & Technical 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 23, 2017
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- Baskets caught well
- Pay attention to map and you will be able to follow it just fine
- Plays through a lovely little wooded area right in town
- Its a short and technical with hole 9 being the only one to even attempt a large drive
- Pay attention to map and you will be able to follow it just fine
- Plays through a lovely little wooded area right in town
- Its a short and technical with hole 9 being the only one to even attempt a large drive
Cons:
- Natural tee pads
- Holes #1 & #9 don't really have a fairway and are very overgrown
- Holes #1 & #9 don't really have a fairway and are very overgrown
Other Thoughts:
- This is a fun course that you can get a few rounds in. Great to work on your mid range and driving putter shots
- There is a "back 9" which is a series of alt tees for every hole. I ran into a local that helped show them to me. You just need to look around and you'll find the number signs
- Lots of mosquitoes so don't forget the bug spray
- Bring colorful discs
- There is a "back 9" which is a series of alt tees for every hole. I ran into a local that helped show them to me. You just need to look around and you'll find the number signs
- Lots of mosquitoes so don't forget the bug spray
- Bring colorful discs
4
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A Hike Through the Woods 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 25, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
• Good use of trees to create obstacles. Accurate shots required.
• Relatively easy to navigate.
• Good place to post a low score if you can hit your lines. Several birdie/ace holes.
• Beautiful wooded area away from the crowds that can descend on this little tourist town at times.
• Relatively easy to navigate.
• Good place to post a low score if you can hit your lines. Several birdie/ace holes.
• Beautiful wooded area away from the crowds that can descend on this little tourist town at times.
Cons:
• Too many short holes for most golfers.
• Dirt tee pads.
• Needs some "Next Tee" signs on some holes. (I believe EVERY course should have these!)
• McCall has deep snow 6 months per year, so this course will only be playable May-October.
• Dirt tee pads.
• Needs some "Next Tee" signs on some holes. (I believe EVERY course should have these!)
• McCall has deep snow 6 months per year, so this course will only be playable May-October.
Other Thoughts:
I enjoyed my time on this course. My round felt like a nice hike through the woods with the bonus of chucking some plastic. Long bombers who like 400'+ shots won't get much out of this course, but weak-armed guys like me should like it. McCall is a beautiful little town in a gorgeous mountain setting. For anyone who thinks Idaho is an ugly place because all you've seen is the unattractive views along I-84, a trip to McCall should change your mind. There are some other courses in the area (Brundage Mountain, Cascade Sports Park, and Tamarack Resort) so you could plan a little Idaho mountain DG getaway if you're in the area.
