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Robbin's Island DGC reviews
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2
Snowbound, but still nice 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 4, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
This is moderately sized multi use park situated on a picturesque penninaula, with soccer fields, picnic areas and plenty of walking paths.
The disc golf course is sort of central and very near one of the mIn parking areas.
There is a practice basket right in by the front, and since it plays in a modified figure 8 pattern you can hit it after 9 of you so desire.
The biggest pro to me is its got a pretty good layout with two sets of big concrete tee pads and baskets for each hole.
The teepads are probably great in the summer and actually most had been cleared of snow even now as well. Thank you to the reaponsible parties!
It offers a diverse layout that I really liked.
Baskets are Dga, Mark 3s I think, not now but balanced well and they catch pretty well. They were set a little low, but no big deal.
It's not a huge space but they make great use of the elevation changes offered as well have the nice old growth trees that make every hole at least somewhat technical.
Signage is very good. Every tee has the layout and reccomended lines, and distances for each both pins, and the numbers and distances were painted on the pads as well.
You have some really cool blind upshots and downhill s curve shots that make it really fun to play.
The landscape is really nice and the use of a not massive space to put together a course it's good is pretty cool also.
The disc golf course is sort of central and very near one of the mIn parking areas.
There is a practice basket right in by the front, and since it plays in a modified figure 8 pattern you can hit it after 9 of you so desire.
The biggest pro to me is its got a pretty good layout with two sets of big concrete tee pads and baskets for each hole.
The teepads are probably great in the summer and actually most had been cleared of snow even now as well. Thank you to the reaponsible parties!
It offers a diverse layout that I really liked.
Baskets are Dga, Mark 3s I think, not now but balanced well and they catch pretty well. They were set a little low, but no big deal.
It's not a huge space but they make great use of the elevation changes offered as well have the nice old growth trees that make every hole at least somewhat technical.
Signage is very good. Every tee has the layout and reccomended lines, and distances for each both pins, and the numbers and distances were painted on the pads as well.
You have some really cool blind upshots and downhill s curve shots that make it really fun to play.
The landscape is really nice and the use of a not massive space to put together a course it's good is pretty cool also.
Cons:
The course play a bit short from any configuration, not too many bomber holes.
The layout isn't perfect, some te then fairways go close to other tee boxes but I doubt that could be avoided.
Some of the grills and picnic areas are so close to the baskets I have to imagine that can be a hazard in the summer.
The layout isn't perfect, some te then fairways go close to other tee boxes but I doubt that could be avoided.
Some of the grills and picnic areas are so close to the baskets I have to imagine that can be a hazard in the summer.
Other Thoughts:
I really lien this course, and will try to play it again and write an update on how it played without the snow.
It's not a course you drive 5 hours to play, but if your close its a great spot for a round.
It's not a course you drive 5 hours to play, but if your close its a great spot for a round.
2
2
Decent Course Worth A Play 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jun 20, 2013
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
- Great signage.
-Nice elevation on the front 9.
-Great hole layouts....on the front 9.
-Nice park with water surrounding it.
-well-maintained
-Requires technical skill on the front 9.
-Beach on the property so after you sweat out a round you can take it straight into the water.
-Nice elevation on the front 9.
-Great hole layouts....on the front 9.
-Nice park with water surrounding it.
-well-maintained
-Requires technical skill on the front 9.
-Beach on the property so after you sweat out a round you can take it straight into the water.
Cons:
-Back 9 is almost entirely in an open soccer field area, requiring no variation in skill from one hole to the next. These holes hardly add anything desirable to the course besides a legit 18 hole score i guess.
-I could see heavy mosquito traffic in this area at the right times of year and day.
-Throughout the course there are several areas that you are potentially throwing at or near cars, near soccer players, general park goers and at points hanging shots over park paths to make a line at the pin. I would like to assume I always have laser-like precision, but unfortunately i did have to apologize on a few occasions. .
-I could see heavy mosquito traffic in this area at the right times of year and day.
-Throughout the course there are several areas that you are potentially throwing at or near cars, near soccer players, general park goers and at points hanging shots over park paths to make a line at the pin. I would like to assume I always have laser-like precision, but unfortunately i did have to apologize on a few occasions. .
Other Thoughts:
The front 9 of this course is definately a great 9 hole course. As far as the Willmar area goes, would have to imagine this is the best option within 45 minutes. If in the area i would definately swing by for another round. I have updated my rating on this course to a 3.5 because the back 9 now has poured concrete pads and signs. My initial rating involved a back 9 that did not have signs or pads. Much better 18 hole course now.
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3
andrewbjur
Experience:
19 years
27 played
5 reviews
2012 review 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:May 9, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Great use of Trees
Interesting and fun shots
Long and short tees - concrete
New signs
Alternate pins are installed
18 Holes as of June 2013
Practice basket
Benches at holes 1-9 longs and shorts
Active local club - Willmar Area Disc Golfers
New Signs holes 10-18 2014
New tee pads are in holes 10-18
Interesting and fun shots
Long and short tees - concrete
New signs
Alternate pins are installed
18 Holes as of June 2013
Practice basket
Benches at holes 1-9 longs and shorts
Active local club - Willmar Area Disc Golfers
New Signs holes 10-18 2014
New tee pads are in holes 10-18
Cons:
Bugs
Holes 10-18 need a few more trees
Holes 10-18 need a few more trees
Other Thoughts:
Local Club Keeps improving this course
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3
libertine5010
Experience:
19.9 years
21 played
6 reviews
Cute Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 12, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
The expansion of new tee boxes finally brings some variety to the course. Tree placement makes this course. Holes are not very long but the tree placement makes this course extremely fun. Baskets and paved tee boxes are well maintained.
Cons:
with no other courses near by and only having 9 holes can make it very crowded. It it still a public park and you have to watch out for kids. Bugs mid summer are at a constant annoyance level of EXTREME.
Other Thoughts:
Lost 3 discs total (2 star bosses and 1 champion ape) on hole 2 going for the basket but over-threw into the lake. Be wary.
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3
Hal_Beauvais
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
Course Keeps Improving 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 4, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Mature trees and many elevation changes make this a very fun course. Tee pads are concrete and large. The local disc golf club does a good job of keeping the course clean.
Cons:
It is only 9 holes and could use a good drinking fountain somewhere along the way.
Other Thoughts:
******COURSE IMPROVEMENTS in 2011*****
"Pro" tee pads and alternate pin locations for all 9 holes have been laid out and approved by the city. The work will be completed this spring. These modifications were put in place to give players the option to up the difficulty of the course. The local club has two leagues that play on Wednesday nights. One Pro and one Rec.
"Pro" tee pads and alternate pin locations for all 9 holes have been laid out and approved by the city. The work will be completed this spring. These modifications were put in place to give players the option to up the difficulty of the course. The local club has two leagues that play on Wednesday nights. One Pro and one Rec.
5
1
Nice course in a Nice Park 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 18, 2008
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
-Signs tell length
-Lots of elevation changes, play a part in almost every hole.
-No 2 holes are the same.
-Not too busy so you wont have to wait.
-Public beach right next to course.
-Minimal chances of a lost disc.
-Baskets all in good shape.
-Easy to know which basket you are aiming for and easy to find next hole.
-Park is well kept and clean.
-This area of park is used solely for disc golfing purposes.
-Large, mature trees and interesting pin placements make this course very challenging. More than it would seem.
-Lots of elevation changes, play a part in almost every hole.
-No 2 holes are the same.
-Not too busy so you wont have to wait.
-Public beach right next to course.
-Minimal chances of a lost disc.
-Baskets all in good shape.
-Easy to know which basket you are aiming for and easy to find next hole.
-Park is well kept and clean.
-This area of park is used solely for disc golfing purposes.
-Large, mature trees and interesting pin placements make this course very challenging. More than it would seem.
Cons:
-Dirt tee boxes may get muddy when wet.
-Tee boxes are basically holes in the ground where people have decided to tee off from.
-Tee boxes are basically holes in the ground where people have decided to tee off from.
Other Thoughts:
Challenging and interesting. One of my favorite 9 hole courses. Could possibly be expanded into 18 holes but that would probably interfere with the rest of the park.
