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Howard, WI

Pamperin Park - Old Layout

2.465(based on 14 reviews)
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Dave242
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 29.9 years 394 played 276 reviews
3.50 star(s)

B+ = Bery Bery strong 9-holer 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 26, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

I really enjoyed this course a lot. As an 18 holer, it would be average at best (most likely below), but as a 9 holer (which it most certainly is), it is pretty high on that separate list I keep....hence the grade of 87 = B+ = 3.5 discs. But, to get to that high a score, I am doing something I normally do not do and that is play the best tee for each hole. Since walking the same land twice would not feel right (and they want you to do that and call it an 18 holer??), I think I am justified.

What I personally like and how this course stacks up in my list of 9 hole courses (over 110 played):

1) Holes with good risk/reward. Fair, but harsh punishment for bad decisions or execution. == C+
(There is not a ton of decision making on most holes or punishment for poor shots. But, if you play the gravel path/road and beyond OB, that adds some spice in some places. There are a few trees on some holes that split the fairway and make you decide how to carve things up, but those choices are pretty rudimentary.)

2) Holes that have rewarding birdie opportunities for me (I rate only from the long tees). I'm a Blue level player (950ish skill) who throws 300' accurately, 360' max. == A
(Using the "best of" holes makes this course right in my wheelhouse for fun and challenge. This is what makes me want to get back out there over and over in an attempt to conquer the course. And it is what sets this apart from the vast majority of 9-holers I have played.)

3) More wooded than open - lots of variety of shots required caused by hole shape and topography == B
(Although the holes that curve all seem to be of the left-to-right variety, there are holes that definitely force you to throw the other way too. The wooded holes 6-8 play up and down a hillside which is a nice break from the otherwise mostly flat and more open feel of the course.)

4) Natural beauty (Appalachian beauty preferred) and seclusion. == B+
(While the gravel path is prominent in the course, for some reason it strikes me more as quaint than distracting. Sure, I would prefer a total natural feel, but the seclusion and the feeling that the road leads off into the wilderness added to the mystique. The stream that runs the length of the course and the pond at the back end of the course add a really nice touch to the aesthetics.)

5) Bonus points for multi-throw holes with defined landing zones, good risk/reward and multiple options to play them. == NA. 0 bonus points for this
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Snowdog
Experience: 31 years 25 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

if you happen to be in the area 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 5, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Its a nice scenic park Great for picnics. A great beginner course for the entire family with some challenges

Cons:

the holes are very close together,and a bit unorganized

Other Thoughts:

I think if you want to learn or try disc golf for the first time this is the place. we had a variety of ages that had never played before and they had a fun time.
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