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Shaver Rec. Center - Original

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MadGame32
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.3 years 69 played 69 reviews
3.50 star(s)

GODG Spring Fling Prep 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 27, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Good tee pads
-Reasonable navigation
-Good mix of length and technicality

Cons:

-One goal and one tee sign are in rough shape, but usable.
-Older signage with low detail.

Other Thoughts:

I went with a friend to preplay this course since it is featured in the upcoming GODG Spring Fling. Upon walking up to the first tee, I was concerned this course was going to be a train wreck.

The first hole is around 150ish ft and I thought the entire course would be a pushover. I was wrong. Hole 2 made me feel a lot better as far as challenge for a player at my level goes.

It feels like the course slightly favors a RHFH or LHBH player, but I would bet if you review the layout again, it is probably evenly distributed. We loved the mix and challenge with turns and length.

I threw shots on this course I have never used before (mostly because I found myself in jail when I missed a drive.) I threw thumbers, forehands, backhands, turbos, this list goes on and on.

I loved this course. I would recommend it to anyone. Great job!

7/13/20 Update: Due to recent tornado damage and the experience in a recent tournament, I have changed this course rating to 3.5. It feels dangerously tight quartered when the course is full of players. There is a lot of discs crossing fairways and greens. Feels a bit dangerous with discs flying everywhere. This is not an issue during casual rounds.

Out of the 65 courses I have reviewed, this is where this course ranks along with similarly rated courses:
Rank-Course, Location
9-N.E. Lions Park, Norman, OK
10-Grand Central Station, Central, SC
11-Stoney Hill DGC, Newberry, SC
12-Mekusukey DGC, Seminole, OK
13-Regional DGC, Ardmore, OK
14-Dolly Cooper Park DGC, Powdersville, SC
15-Woodruff Leisure Center DGC, Woodruff, SC
16-Shaver Recreation Center Original, Seneca, SC
17-Foothills DGC, Easley, SC
18-Langley Pond DGC, Burnettown, SC

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tiger5
Experience: 13.9 years 23 played 23 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 22, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I think this is a good wooded course, most of the front 9 is fairly open with trees lining the fairways. You've got a couple tucked pins and overall the course has good length on most of the holes. You've got several elevation changes that will test your ability to shape shots. There are a fair amount of trees but it's pretty open considering it's in the woods. Nice tee pads and decent signage. I would say the back 9 is more technical that the front 9 but overall very enjoyable course.

Cons:

A lot of the front 9 is red clay type dirt, so it makes for a tough time when the weather is bad. You've got to have a lot of control and be able to putt if you want to make birdies (not a draw back by any means).

Other Thoughts:

I've taken a number of people to play this as their first disc golf course and they've all seemed to enjoy it. You've got a creek that comes into play on the back 9, it's a blind shot to the hole so if it's your first time playing you might want to checkout the pin location first.
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sloppydisc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.4 years 201 played 147 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Classic Carolina woods 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 27, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 holes in a course secluded from the ball fields and other parts of the park. Huge concrete tee pads with plenty of room for everyone.

Well defined fairways cut throughout the woods. Not one hole that had a WTF fairway or an unfairway. But that doesn't mean they are all easy either.

Looks like they have multiple basket positions available and move some of the baskets around.

Good use of elevation where available. There are no huge hills here, but the ups and downs are well used when it presents itself.

Cons:

Signs could use a little updating. They don't always coincide with the current course layout. I had to walk a few fairways to spot baskets for blind shots.

No open holes for big distance throwers. This is a technical, wooded course.

Some of the baskets and pads are fairly close to each other. For the first timer it can be a little confusing. I can see where it could get a little crowded or tight feeling if there were a lot of people playing.

Other Thoughts:

This is what I would consider a classic wooded course in the Carolinas. This course forces you to throw left, right and straight while keeping your disc on the fairway. Most of the course has a very reasonable amount of 'rough', but a few holes have just tons of small tightly packed pines and other trees that are almost impossible to safely play out of. If you can throw a putter and mid accurately down the fairway, you can play well here. If you just want to fire away with your drivers, your round may go badly.

While #1 makes this course seem like it's going to be a beginner course with its 165' distance and no obstacles, the course quickly shows you what it is all about. #2 played at just 295', but the tightly packed woods on each side make you throw clean or pay dearly. #5 has a nice basket position that can make putts and approaches an adventure. #11 was my personal favorite. It is a downhill anny (RHBH) that goes over a creek and has several trees that keep you honest. Fun little shot. Overall, I thought the back nine here was a little more fun than the front, but the whole course is solid. There is not only ace runs available in a few spots, but plenty of challenges also. This would make a nice home course for almost anyone. It's also a great looking place to work on your putter and mid-range shots in the woods.
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DiscChainBasket18
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.9 years 98 played 63 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Woodsy Feel 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 19, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful deep woods course. Lots of alleys cut through the trees puts a premium on shot placement. I love that there are par 4's & even a Par 5 on this course. Large benches, large concrete tee pads & fully descriptive tee signs on EVERY HOLE! I think this is the first course where I've ever seen that. I dont think this can be overstated enough. This is just what I want at every course! Practice basket & Information Kiosk next to #1 tee pad. Hole #9 & #18 end at the parking lot. This is so convienient if you forget something or you want to play a short round. Easily navigated. It seems like each new tee box is right around the corner from the previous basket. 'Next tee' signs were there also.
Nice Innova DisCatchers at each hole.

Cons:

The overall layout is dominated by tight woods shots. It would've been nice to have an open shot or two. The winter leaf cover made losing a disc easy. The design is lacking pizzaz. I can't really put a finger on it. It has all the emenities you could ask for yet...

Other Thoughts:

When you finish #9 go back outside the
chain-link fence & turn left. Walk down path & turn left again past fence line to #10 tee box. Ignore the other baskets on the perimieter of the baseball fields. This is not part of the course.
Again: lack of people. Where are all the disc golfers? I played this & the Walhalla course & barely saw a sole all day. I never got the chance to throw with any locals which was unfortunate.
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I3ooI3oo
Experience: 15.2 years 45 played 11 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Beautiful Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 3, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a beautiful course with both short 165' and long 500'+ holes. There are hole that play uphill and others that play down hill. A good mixture of straight, right, and left holes. The fairways are tight and can lead to a hard second shot. All the pad are concrete and long enough to give anyone a good footing. This are benches at most holes to give you a chance to rest.

Cons:

Single pin placement along with single pads per hole make the course something that plays great the first time but over time would lead to boredom due to the lack of change. Also there is a small run off creek that runs beside or through a fairway, you have to cross it multiple times. There is not a bridge, and while I was there the water was almost non-existent during the rainy season I could see this being a problem.

Other Thoughts:

Being from Florida I really enjoyed the elevation changes that this course has to offer. I would recommend this course to anyone that enjoys the outdoors as this course shows off what South Carolina has to offer.
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Sadjo
Experience: 44.1 years 101 played 17 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice Challenge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 23, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course gets better each time you play it. It's a heavily wooded course with nicely defined fairways that will challenge you on most holes to hit 'the line' to the basket.

Great cement tee pads that are bigger than most tee pads I've seen and well designed tee signs. Several benched throughout the course to sit and rest for a while and a nice use of elevation.

Cons:

The course is heavily wooded and if you stray off of the fairway, recovery can cost a throw or two on the score card.

Several of the holes have multiple pin placements but the signs don't say which holes (2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13) which means you could end up throwing to the wrong location a time or two. A few of the alternate pin placements are on the same line just longer while others might require a different line.

Other Thoughts:

Six additional holes have been added to make the course 24 holes but there are no tees marked yet. The park is suppose to me putting an additional 12 holes in to make this two 18 holes courses at one location.
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robbiepitzer
Experience: 22.8 years 120 played 11 reviews
3.50 star(s)

bease 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Close to Clemson. Nice benches on most holes. I like the different pin positions. 18th hole is near the first.

Cons:

tight woods and fairways. Need more trash cans. No restrooms close

Other Thoughts:

This is my home course and I love it!!
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