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Pleasant Grove UMC DGC reviews
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Worth the stop in Davidson County 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 13, 2018
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
As other reviewers have accurately stated, Pleasant Grove is not a destination course, but it accomplishes what it intends to: a well designed beginner-friendly course that makes good use of a rectangular tract of land.
+ The course is surprisingly long, especially for a 9-hole and/or church course. I didn't look at the length in advance and was honestly expecting a putter course. Wrong. It has 6 holes at 296+ feet, including one at 415 feet, and averages 291 feet per hole. That's pretty solid for a rec-level course.
+ For the land that's there, they did a good job arranging the baskets and "fairways". Everything flows easily. Navigation is simple. Some tees are pretty close to baskets, but with low (or no) course traffic, it shouldn't be a problem.
+ Good baskets.
+ They went the extra mile on the tee signs. They all have accurate yardage and drawings of the hole layouts. They also have engraved Bible verses on each tee and they look really nice.
+ I really like that they put a table at hole 1 with a stack of loaner discs to choose from. Granted, they're all basic plastic, but what a cool idea for beginners who want to try out disc golf.
+ The course is surprisingly long, especially for a 9-hole and/or church course. I didn't look at the length in advance and was honestly expecting a putter course. Wrong. It has 6 holes at 296+ feet, including one at 415 feet, and averages 291 feet per hole. That's pretty solid for a rec-level course.
+ For the land that's there, they did a good job arranging the baskets and "fairways". Everything flows easily. Navigation is simple. Some tees are pretty close to baskets, but with low (or no) course traffic, it shouldn't be a problem.
+ Good baskets.
+ They went the extra mile on the tee signs. They all have accurate yardage and drawings of the hole layouts. They also have engraved Bible verses on each tee and they look really nice.
+ I really like that they put a table at hole 1 with a stack of loaner discs to choose from. Granted, they're all basic plastic, but what a cool idea for beginners who want to try out disc golf.
Cons:
I applaud the church for putting in this course. I think it's great for members -- as well as guests and passers by on the highway (like me). That said, it's not a destination course (not designed to be one). Here are the cons:
- The course is right beside a loud, busy highway. I enjoy disc golf more in quiet, serene settings. You don't get that here.
- When I played, many parts of the course -- and all of the tees -- were water-logged. There was standing water and the ground was very muddy. The grass was under control when I played. I understand it might get out of hand in the summer though. There's also lots of leaves on the ground and it's easy for a disc to slide underneath and disappear.
- While I enjoyed the variety in the length of the hole, there wasn't much variety in their design. They're all pretty much straight shots. Some holes are challenging 2's, but very simple 3's. The 415-foot hole, a par 3, kind of stands out as a tweener hole, especially on a rec course. For intermediate players like me, that hole and several others are basically guaranteed 3's with little chance at 2 or 4.
- The course is right beside a loud, busy highway. I enjoy disc golf more in quiet, serene settings. You don't get that here.
- When I played, many parts of the course -- and all of the tees -- were water-logged. There was standing water and the ground was very muddy. The grass was under control when I played. I understand it might get out of hand in the summer though. There's also lots of leaves on the ground and it's easy for a disc to slide underneath and disappear.
- While I enjoyed the variety in the length of the hole, there wasn't much variety in their design. They're all pretty much straight shots. Some holes are challenging 2's, but very simple 3's. The 415-foot hole, a par 3, kind of stands out as a tweener hole, especially on a rec course. For intermediate players like me, that hole and several others are basically guaranteed 3's with little chance at 2 or 4.
Other Thoughts:
If your travels take you through Davidson County, it's worth the stop at Pleasant Grove UMC.
