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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University DGC

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2.975(based on 16 reviews)
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PUDiskgolfer
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun 9-hole course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 19, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is a blast for what it is. A simple 9-hole course on a college campus. The hole variety is great, there are numerous obstacles, and a decent amount of elevation change. It is not super technical, but its also not just long bombs. There is a little bit of both on every hole. Overall its a nice course for students to play between classes, which is what it was designed for.

Cons:

The signage is great from every hole except 3-4. You have to crawl through trees and brush like you are a wilderness explorer to find the hole 4 tee box. But other than that one hole everything else is very well marked and mapped. The other con is college students. Rarely do I get to play all 9 holes without someone or something being on a fairway.

Other Thoughts:

Overall its a great course for what it is.
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billtm
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 9.8 years 37 played 26 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course, great location 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

All the holes are well designed to provide above average challenge. Unlike some other very good courses, there are no eyes-closed birdie holes. The tree placement makes this course especially tough. This course is really well signed, with great maps at the tees, and next hole signs under the baskets. The course's extreme elevation changes, for the area, make you really think about how the disc is going to roll.

Cons:

I seem to lack the feeling of a fairway on this course that I get from other baskets. The dirt is really dusty during the summer, which makes disc grip harder.

Other Thoughts:

This is the first disc golf course I have ever played on, and have since played it innumerable times. This course, much like Murdock and Milligan, has fantastic replay value.
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optimalben
Experience: 25.9 years 67 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

It's 18 Now 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 29, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I added a half point to my rating, based purely on the quality of the course's art. The statues that are in play on the holes 10/11 are better than any other disc golf course art I've seen!

I love the layout of the front 9, involving the hill climbs and descents and the hardwood trees that discipline you into keeping your throws low and precise. The back 9 is a lot less demanding, except with respect to power. If you can/want to let it rip the back 9 here is the place for you to take out some aggression.

Cons:

Despite pretty ample signage, this course is still hard to navigate. I had a heck of a time finding #4 (you have to go through this hedge and throw from the backyard of the neighboring frat house). There's also a part on the back 9 where you have to walk on the shoulder of McCormick road (far west side of campus) to get to hole 14 (as I recall). And there are 3 holes that have baskets clustered together and it takes some hard knocks to learn which is which (I think it's 12, 15, 18, right by the land bridge over the creek.

These aren't major setbacks, of course, but they're the kind of thing that annoys you until you learn the course by memory.

Other Thoughts:

Park right by hole #1 at the bottom or the hill near the intersection of Stadium and Jischke (there's a band shell right there to use as a landmark). Don't go up to the top of Slater hill and start trying to find the beginning; you'll end up starting with #s 7, 9 or wandering around. Learned this the hard way my first time.

This may sound lazy but I recommend driving and re-parking for the back 9. You can walk down Stadium Ave. to get there after #9, but if you parked right by hole #1 (see above) your car will be right there. So unless you're feeling mildly ambitious, just drive over to the back 9.
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Discalier
Experience: 40 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Slater Hill 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 6, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Holes are designed pretty well. Good signage to let you know where the basket's are.

Cons:

Only 9 holes, that you can play twice to make 18. A crosswind coming over the hill can really act on your discs.

Other Thoughts:

You'll get a workout on your legs climbing up and down the hill.
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