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Rochester, NH

Salmon Falls

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Upshawt1979
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Experience: 21 years 550 played 429 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Swimming Upstream and Loving It 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 14, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

I got to play SFDGC on vacation this month and I really liked it. You're going to get most everything you want from a top quality course. There are multiple tees, all gravel that is well maintained and level. Good baskets that are up to the task. Par 4's and 5's mixed in with a few nice deuce runs to lighten things up. A lot of trees on most fairways, but allowing room for good throws to get around. Some elevation change will make it a bit more interesting. The Salmon Falls River is often in sight as you make your way around, with Maine sitting on the opposite bank. I loved the scenery.

We pulled in on a Tuesday morning and played with a couple of locals that helped us navigate the course. I had a great time with Peanut and Chris showing me the way. It was a wonderful morning, sunny and almost no wind.

The course layout is great. All holes were maintained well and trimmed. The first hole starts in open space before doglegging right into the woods. There is an elevation drop after you enter the treeline, and then a climb up to the basket after you cross the creek. Hole 2 is a short downhill that offers a great shot at a birdie if you are on line. Hole 4 might be my favorite hole there, as you follow the river on the left through a good tunnel through the trees on a good par 4 hole. Very pretty and peaceful, so long as you avoid missing to the left side.

14 is another fairly lengthy run through the trees with water to the right side, with spots to land that will set up a nice approach. The holes are mostly wooded until you get to 15 and 16. They're pretty wide open down the middle, but there are heavy woods to the left and a ridgline to the right that has a hillside with brushy bushes and tall grass. 17 is another long wooded affair, with some good lines and landing zones available if you can hit them. 18 has a bit of a grassy alley with thick rough to either side, but it's reachable if you keep the drive centered.

Cons:

If I have to reach for a downside, it is pay to play. It is worth every penny for sure. It could have concrete tees but I didn't feel like I used an inferior option on the nice, flat gravel circles.

Other Thoughts:

I didn't give descriptions for all of the great holes here. I love the tight and technical fairways. I would surely return for more rounds, and recommend the course to others.

I didn't play so hot, with a 10 over par 61. We played the middle tees for most of the holes, but stepped up to the longs once or twice to get the full effect of Salmon Falls when necessary.
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wogga
Experience: 91 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 1, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Wow. Too much good to say. What a course. Every shot line. Every obstacle. Every risk/reward scenario. Inclines, declines, over-valleys. Woods, field, field into woods, woods into field. Name an element of the game of disc golf that you could possibly want to see. This place has it.

Cons:

Signs are not clear at all. Tee pad and basket position naming system is prohibitively confusing and inconsistent. Doesn't make the course any less enjoyable, just really confusing to decipher when you don't know your way yet.

Other Thoughts:

In 10-15 years, when it matures and grows in, this place will be more than worthy of NT and world tour events. Really a phenomenal course. Truly top-tier. Renny-Gold-good. Seriously.
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Caseywhite
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Can't go wrong with SFDGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 4, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beautiful setting. Great mix of wooded, open field shots, with plenty of riverside fairways and one directly over the Salmon Falls River. I have only been playing a few years and playing here 2-5 times a week has helped my game improve noticeably. Dennis, Ron, and Rocky are constantly putting in work to improve this course, and you notice something new and cleaned up every visit. New tee pads are also popping up. ( Pretty excited for this.). Benches and trash barrels at most of the holes and some nice spots to relax and enjoy the river and scenery. The stone dust circle tee pads give you a few options to hit multiple lines for most every hole.

Cons:

In my opinion not many cons. It is a pay course so some may not like that, but it's well worth it. Ticks are seasonal, just pay attention and use a good repellent and you should be fine. If you're looking for a quick round or short course this isn't it. New tee pads will help this though.

Other Thoughts:

Definitely worth a visit. It is improving everyday. Dennis and Ron are dedicated to making SFDGC a must play in NH. You won't be disappointed. Great group of locals too! This course has come a long way in just a few years. Get out there!!
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DeedleDisc
Experience: 11.7 years 126 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of my Favorites! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The best thing I think for this course is the layout in general. A lot of the holes are unique and doesn't feel like your playing the same thing over and over. This being a par 60 and in the woods you will definitely get some throwing in too. The teepads I thought were great too. The small gravel made pivoting on your foot easier.

Cons:

I guess the only con is that the first time I played in early spring last year the ticks were bad (depends on the season). This year I found one, so it was definitely better. Bring bug spray just incase.

Neutral - Just beware there is water to your side. Some holes you may not think there is a water hazard, but there is(Especially, hole 15). The water isn't too bad, so if it is a needed disc, you can probably go in after it.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I love this course. You will definitely get your moneys worth playing this. I drove about an hour to this course and would drive even more to play this. My other thought is that it significantly improved since last year, I went, so this course will only get better. Go play Salmon Falls!!!
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Robocop
Experience: 7 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Hidden Gem 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 20, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is one of the few hidden gems in New England.

1) This. course. is. huge.
2) Each hole is so memorable. They all have their own personalities and rarely throw the same drive back-to-back.
3) The course uses the river as a hazard feature on many holes that makes it very picturesque.
4) Big righty arms can really attack this course. Tons of par 4's that even without a great first shot can be saved with a great second shot for a look at birdie.
5) Perfect mix of easy & hard par 3's and 4's, with a nice par 5 to finish off the round on hole 17 that can be eagled.
6) Circular teepads give you a lot of freedom.
7) Again, breathtakingly beautiful.
8) Very fair pin locations and multiple attack lines. Many holes have safe lines and risk/reward lines.

Cons:

1) Ticks
2) Can be very wet/marshy
3) Signage could use an update but who cares.

Other Thoughts:

Monster of a course and one that I truly believe could be on the PDGA tour. You'll see from the first tee shot what awaits you. This course is like a rollercoaster, starting you off with multiple par 4's to warm up the arm, followed by some very gettable par 3's sprinkled in. Amazing blend of open bomb shots and tight and technical tunnels. Be careful of the ticks because YOU WILL get some. It can also be very wet in some fairways that you must throw over.
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Raivman
Experience: 14.1 years 200 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of the best courses in New England 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 31, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beautiful, unforgettable, fair, and fun are the four words I would use to describe this course. It's really the only course worth driving to over and over again within 90 mile radius because I know it's going to be just as enjoyable as the time before. Every hole is a little technical, fair and is perfectly designed. The flow is great and it definitely favors bigger arms in comparison to other local courses.

Length, Par, use of OB and designated drop zones makes this championship caliber course play really fun. What also sets this course apart from a lot of other courses is the increased level of risk/reward and ability to attack the pin from so many unique lines. On top of it half the holes have a creek that comes into play but can be avoided if you stay on the fairways.

The circular teepads in my opinion are an added bonus. Most courses in the Midwest actually have a similar construct and in my opinion works well since It gives novice and pro discers flexibility as to which route to take off the teepad.

With plans to build a short set of tees and alternate pins on a few holes next year this course is surely destined for great things. Enough thinking about it, just go play this course! You won't be disappointed.

Cons:

Need to update tee signs
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clankfu
Experience: 9 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Best Course I've played yet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 26, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

* Absolutely Beautiful setting from One all the way to 18
* Long, championship type course stands out in a region with very few of them.
* Great balance of holes in terms of left/right/straight, elevation, wooded vs open placement shots
*Excellent signage for a secluded course
*the circular tees are my favorite
* The Natural Out of Bounds areas work well to enhance difficulty without adding high risk of lost-discs
*We've used the disc retrievers more than once in the river
*The designer Dennis is often on site. He really LOVES this game and we really LOVE the course he's layed out for us to enjoy
*This course will keep getting better as long as Dennis is around

Cons:

*A little tough to find. The Dirt road to get here seems Straight Out of Deliverance but the destination is worth the Journey

Other Thoughts:

Awesome Course! Do not skip this Gem!
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JimBailey175
Experience: 11.7 years 43 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Play this course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 17, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+Beautiful setting, particularly the holes that play along the river's edge.
+Well thought-out fairways have subtle risk/reward tradeoffs on nearly every hole.
+Long, championship-level course stands out in a region with very few of them.
+Great balance of holes in terms of left/right/straight, elevation, wooded vs open placement shots, etc.
+Excellent signage and amenities (trash barrels, benches, etc).
+Unique, attractive, and functional circular crushed-stone tees
+Many challenging greens with slopes and natural protection to make you plan your approach and think twice about your putts.
+Natural OB is used well to enhance difficulty (and sometimes player safety) without a high risk of lost-discs.

Cons:

-Rough is rough. Some brushpiles to eliminate and scrub to beat back. Nevertheless it's in great shape for such a new course with limited traffic.
-Hole 7 is a head-scratcher for me.

Other Thoughts:

Dennis G (designer / operator) is one of the hardest-working individuals in NH disc golf. Salmon Falls is a gem of disc golf course design and he is constantly making improvements. It definitely skews more to advanced players than beginners but NH needs more championship-level courses like this one. Perhaps with planned short or alternate tees it will play well for all levels? Don't get spooked by the long dirt driveway - this course is well worth a visit.
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Jmewhite1
Experience: 24 played 13 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of NH's best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 17, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very long scenic holes with a wide variety of shots, I used almost all the discs in my bag. Follows a windy river for most of the 18 and makes many of the holes very challenging with water to one side. Large wide teepads makes for very clean run ups and easy releases. The course uses elevation and a good mix of fields and woods very well.

Cons:

The course is still in its infancy, so there are the expected brush piles and some thick rough in a few spots, The owner is very receptive to suggestions and I'm sure all this is in the works. The teepads being natural might pose problems in wet conditions and to those used to rubber or concrete.

Other Thoughts:

Phenomenal course overall and I'm pretty impressed by what they have been able to accomplish in such a short time. My favorite course in N.H so far!
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Jduncan
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great NH course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 6, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Scenic setting playing along and at points over the Salmon Falls River.
Not a lot of other people on the course- feels very private.

Cons:

$5 to play (I don't mind paying this, but I know others might)

Other Thoughts:

This is the best course in the seacoast area of NH. A little tricky to find (gps 0 Bernard Rd and follow past where the paved road ends- dirt road will take you the remainder of the way).
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