Randolph College DGC reviews
6
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I'll keep it short, like the course... 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 26, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
If you play this course more than 1-2 times, you're highly likely to hit an ace.
If your up-shot game needs work this course would be an excellent place to practice those, but you'll be doing it from the tee pads
Honestly, some of the shots, despite barely being over 100', are pretty unique because they're straight up a hill and play a lot longer. You'll still only use a putter, but they play closer to 200'.
You'll have exactly 1 hole where it's conceivable to pull out something more than a putter to drive with.
The campus is beautiful and I'm glad to have experienced it in the prime of leaf season.
If your up-shot game needs work this course would be an excellent place to practice those, but you'll be doing it from the tee pads
Honestly, some of the shots, despite barely being over 100', are pretty unique because they're straight up a hill and play a lot longer. You'll still only use a putter, but they play closer to 200'.
You'll have exactly 1 hole where it's conceivable to pull out something more than a putter to drive with.
The campus is beautiful and I'm glad to have experienced it in the prime of leaf season.
Cons:
This course is WAY too short. In fact, probably the shortest course I've ever played. (The now-extinct Buncombe County sports park might be shorter)
The "tee pads" are simply toe boards with writing on them. Granted, you don't really need a pad as you'll inevitably be standing still while driving...
Navigation and parking may be tricky. It's not very intuitive where to start but if you walk around the circular building enough you'll see the well made course sign and you'll be on your way. I've been told it's ok to park on campus when you're there, but it is a campus and it's possible you'll get a ticket...
Hole 4(the one you might pull out a mid for) is actually really thick and steep on the left hand side. Be careful when you tee off as it would be easy to lose a disc down in there.
The "tee pads" are simply toe boards with writing on them. Granted, you don't really need a pad as you'll inevitably be standing still while driving...
Navigation and parking may be tricky. It's not very intuitive where to start but if you walk around the circular building enough you'll see the well made course sign and you'll be on your way. I've been told it's ok to park on campus when you're there, but it is a campus and it's possible you'll get a ticket...
Hole 4(the one you might pull out a mid for) is actually really thick and steep on the left hand side. Be careful when you tee off as it would be easy to lose a disc down in there.
Other Thoughts:
I may have spent more time writing this review than it took to play the course. In fact, we casually played our round in ~25 minutes.
If you're on a break between class, or work nearby on lunch break, this would be something to help with your day. Other than that, I doubt I'd ever play it.
If you're on a break between class, or work nearby on lunch break, this would be something to help with your day. Other than that, I doubt I'd ever play it.
4
0
Upshot Ace Opps 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 23, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
If you want to work on your up-shots and simultaneously have ace opportunities, 1/3rd of these holes (2,8,9) are fairly-open, steep-uphill, and short (100-130')
Cons:
Short and shoehorned - extremely so.
Other Thoughts:
On a small, steep hillside located between a parking lot and a sports fields, you'll find an amphitheatre, a volleyball court, a couple buildings, a couple walking paths, a couple copses of trees - and, oh yeah, nine new baskets and their corresponding toeboards.
Most holes are short (average ~150', 2/3rds 130' or less), straight, and have minimal obstacles, so elevation change will be your foremost challenge when playing this course.
If you park at the far end of the parking lot, you can start at tee-4, next to the small brick building with a small metal top. Map makes course easy to navigate (basic clockwise motion), except don't follow the paved path after finish #4 - head towards the in-hill amphitheatre seating instead.
With beginner-intermediate friendly Peaks View 3.5 miles away, and challenging Liberty U 6.5 miles away, this course will most likely appeal to locals w/o transportation, and course-baggers.
Most holes are short (average ~150', 2/3rds 130' or less), straight, and have minimal obstacles, so elevation change will be your foremost challenge when playing this course.
If you park at the far end of the parking lot, you can start at tee-4, next to the small brick building with a small metal top. Map makes course easy to navigate (basic clockwise motion), except don't follow the paved path after finish #4 - head towards the in-hill amphitheatre seating instead.
With beginner-intermediate friendly Peaks View 3.5 miles away, and challenging Liberty U 6.5 miles away, this course will most likely appeal to locals w/o transportation, and course-baggers.
