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Chambersburg, PA

Rhodes Grove DGC

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Monocacy
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Experience: 24 years 493 played 75 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Enjoyable 9-hole camp course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice variety of shot types for a nine hole course, including left- and right-turns, short and medium-length moderately technical shots, and open to semi-open bombs. Well-maintained grounds and friendly, helpful camp counselors when I played.

Most holes are shorter than 250' but there are 3 holes in the 350-450' range. Low ceilings often make the relatively short holes more challenging than expected.

Tee signs list hole number and distance. No hole map on the tee signs, but most baskets are easily spotted from the tee.

Next tee is generally not for from each basket; look for the white-and-green pole-mounted tee signs.

This is one of the more enjoyable 9-hole camp courses I have played. Each of the holes reflects reasonable design choices and "makes sense" from a disc golf perspective, given the available space. This course is well suited for new players to develop skills while still being an enjoyable quick spin for more experienced players.

Cons:

The course winds through and around camp buildings and activity areas, so for safety reasons it makes sense to limit play to Saturdays during camp season. I did skip a FH tee shot near where camp counselors were working past hole #1's basket, and I was a little worried about breaking a window on hole 4 if I turned my drive too early.

There is not much elevation change on the course, but a few holes take advantage of what little elevation is available.

Older baskets with fewer chains may allow putts to cut-through or bounce-out, but caught most putts reasonably well.

Other Thoughts:

Most holes are semi-open park-style, with trees and buildings used as obstacles.

Refer to the course map on DGCR to see suggested flight path for each hole, including the mandatory on hole 8. The course map and a directional sign help with the transition from basket 3 to tee 4 (follow the path around the pavilion).

Level concrete tees on each hole are fairly short, but so are most of the holes. Ground near most tees was fairly level for those who prefer a longer run-up.
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