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Valley Springs, CA

New Hogan Dam - West

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3.725(based on 9 reviews)
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Chad McBallerson
Experience: 20.9 years 122 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nor Cal Disc Golf Course Preview Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 16, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Parking lot
- Bathrooms
-Signage
- Good layout
- elevation change and water hazards
- tee boxes

Cons:

- summer is very hot and dry with long grass
- rattlesnakes
- have to pay to play
- tee boxes and tee signs need some love

Other Thoughts:

New Hogan has 2 solid 18 holers. The west plays next to the lake while the East stays more on the hill. They have a pretty fun lay outs with a variety of middle to long range shots. It seems like when it was first put in, it probably was pretty nice, but could you a little love and update. It has elevation change, water hazards but pay attention to the time of year because it can be extremely hot, have tall grass, and rattle snake sightings.
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mashnut
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Experience: 22.2 years 831 played 777 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice views 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays on the slope from the top of the ridge down toward the lake. Many of the shots have elevation in play, with a couple fun downhill holes, some tricky uphill shots and some fun rollaway opportunities in landing zones and around pins. There is nice variety in distance, with several reachable shots and plenty of longer bombs where you get to open up and throw a real drive.

There are a few shots where there are enough trees to force some slightly tighter lines, otherwise the main obstacle is wind and distance. There are lots of great spots to enjoy the view out over the lake. Like the other course, some of the larger trees and rock piles are used well to make fun pin placements. When the water is up in the lake a few holes have the potential for cool risk/reward shots. The tees are natural, but are hard packed and level so I had no problems throwing from them.

Cons:

Unfortunately the water was low when I played so I didn't get to play any of the shots with water in play (not a con that affected my rating, just a disappointment). The course is very open overall, and doesn't test any real line shaping or technical skills. You can score well with nothing but a controlled hyzer.

The signage is inconsistent and not very accurate, especially in the area where the two courses play close to one another. A few spots could use some next tee signs as well. The grass can get a little long and full of fox tails, gaiters or pants might be a good idea.

Other Thoughts:

Beginners will find the course pretty long, but won't have too much of an issue recovering from errant shots. Experienced players will enjoy the chance to throw some long drives and the elevation and wind make for some challenges but the lack of technical challenges makes the course a bit repetitive. This is the better of the two courses, both are worth a stop if you're in the area.
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