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Dorr, MI

Salem Township Park

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chad groen
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.2 years 42 played 41 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A Putt Putt Version of Disc Golf? 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 22, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Although this is a short course, it has a decent variety of layouts, and some of the holes are kind of tricky. Most of the holes have trees that you have to throw around or between in order to reach the basket. There are some blind tee shots, and the elevation comes into play on a few holes. There are also a couple of long holes, so it's nice that not all of them are short on this course.

Cons:

Most of the holes are way too short. Sometimes you only need to use a mid range when teeing off. These short holes make the course feel more like a putt putt golf version of disc golf, which is ok if that's the course's intention, but unfortunately it's still relatively easy for a lot of players. Some of these short holes have room to be made longer, which would've been nice because then they would've been a little trickier to play. A few of the holes are too wide open and could use some obstacles to make them more difficult. Maneuvering this course can be real tricky because it's not always obvious where the next hole is located, including the first hole. it also isn't always clear where you're supposed to aim when teeing off. Not only is this course short in length but its also short in that it's 9 holes long, so it doesn't take long to play. Also, it would be nice if this course had cement tee pads.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this is a good beginner-friendly course. It may be short, but the good thing is that most of the holes aren't real simple and straightforward. It's a good way for them to practice their accuracy and curving the disc, and there are also a couple of long holes that allow them to practice their long distance drives. The biggest issue might be the lack of signage because it isn't clear where some of the holes and baskets are located
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lazydisc
Experience: 12 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Sweet shorty 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 12, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nicely setup for beginners and quick play. Short holes that can be challenges. Shots that take you around trees and one really good distance shot. Paved trail that winds around the course. Course is a loop that begins and ends at the parking lot. Solid poles as markers. Great use of the few obstacles available.

Cons:

Short. Nine had me worried about going thru the fire departments window. No teepads so i see damage to the tee area to be seen soon.

Other Thoughts:

Because both tees are poles you can play a loop forward and then loop back playing the tee poles as baskets. Nice course shows that disc golf is catching on if these small small towns are building courses. Big picnic shelter and good playground. Overall I really liked it.
Also its listed as being in Dorr..Its not. Its in Burnips. behind the library/townhall/fire department. Just a heads up.
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jonesydesign
Experience: 12 years 35 played 8 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Short and Sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 30, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well kept grounds, solid posts, easy to navigate, short enough for ace possibilities

Cons:

very short holes, no defined tees, posts instead of baskets

Other Thoughts:

I was impressed at the time put into setting the posts, very solid. The overall park was nice but it lacked variety. There are just a few scattered tree hazards and most shots were just straight ahead from the tee signs. Most of the holes are really short which can still be fun but I found aiming at posts to be a whole different game than the normal basket and chains setup you'd expect. If you're in the area it's worth checking out but I wouldn't make any long trips to play it.
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apdrvya
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Experience: 14 years 350 played 299 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Tiny tiny little course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 25, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Aesthetic-- course plays through a multi-use park in the middle of nowhere behind a township hall. there are cornfields all around here so it's windy for sure. There are many red sculptures throughout the park that don't seem to serve a purpose other than aesthetic.

Poles-Surprisingly, all 9 poles are mounted in professionally laid concrete tubes. when hitting the pole, it sounds like a tonal pole. kind of a nice feature, let me hear my ace on #3

Map-- there is a map on the back of the garage near #1, but it's not really necessary

routing/nav-- relatively easy, the new tee poles are brightly painted and easy to spot.

Cons:

length/challenge-- this course is SUPER easy. I aced #3 on my first go through. the first two holes are sub 100'ers...

pars-- very forgiving and variable. I don't mind having some higher than 3 pars but this course has some par 5's that are easy par 3's. the first two holes (<100' each) are par 2's.

Other Thoughts:

Kinda surprised for a pole course how much work went into pouring of the pole "feet."

gas station across the road for fluids and gas...
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