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Solomon DGC reviews
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Nice Land On An Improving Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 9, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
Coming onto the property at 18 hole Solomon Disc Golf Course, You may park in the visitor lot on your right . Walk back out of the entrance and straight down the hill , where you will see the office . This is where you will pay your parking fee of $5 . You are also asked to donate ( small box at tee pad for #1 ) something to the upkeep of the course . They can give you a scorecard inside Bathrooms are in the office .
The Equipment - This is a newer course that looks to update every time there is money or donations available . The first 5 holes have cement tee pads , not particulary long or wide , and the last 13 holes are natural with brick fronts for the tees . The signs are noticeable , and show hole # , distance , par and flight path . They did a good job with these . The baskets are coral colored ( pinkish/red ) banded Discatchers .
Terrain - The course plays fairly flat . Some of it rolls , and holes 10 & 11 , have a good hill in each . Some woods are incorporated in the back 7 holes , and plenty of trees dot the fairways of the front 9 . There is a small lake that will come into play as the first holes wrap around it off and on , and your last 2 holes has basket in front of the lake , and a short water carry on 18 . It's scenic and a very nice walk . The upkeep to this land is excellent .
The Highlights - The first 9 holes are short . Anyone over a Recreational player won't pull his driver out until hole 10 . . A few of the holes have fair alleys to throw through , while other kind of force you to poke and pray .
#10 is not particulary long but is a downhill drive off from the side of a hill , to the basket which is protected by a large bush . There is an incredible looking huge fountain sitting directly behind the basket . It is worth taking a picture of . #11 goes back up and on the side of the hill . There is the lake of the right , and a doorway shot on either side of the closing fairway . People that like to fish will park in one of the doorways , forcing less than enviable approaches . #16 is a nice tunnel shot in the woods with the basket placed on the left just outside of it . #18 is a fun finishing hole . It s a water carry over the lake to the basket , which sits between a couple of trees .
Disc Risk - MODERATE - The course and property are very clean . Ideal spots to lose a disc are holes with water behind , in front of , or to the side of it ( it can get windy some of the time ) , or having your disc sucked up into one of many trees . Avoid these and you will leave with as many discs as you came with .
Time - the course just okay ,( there is a walk from 9-10 where you follow the lake ) . so it took me about an hour to play all 18 .
The Equipment - This is a newer course that looks to update every time there is money or donations available . The first 5 holes have cement tee pads , not particulary long or wide , and the last 13 holes are natural with brick fronts for the tees . The signs are noticeable , and show hole # , distance , par and flight path . They did a good job with these . The baskets are coral colored ( pinkish/red ) banded Discatchers .
Terrain - The course plays fairly flat . Some of it rolls , and holes 10 & 11 , have a good hill in each . Some woods are incorporated in the back 7 holes , and plenty of trees dot the fairways of the front 9 . There is a small lake that will come into play as the first holes wrap around it off and on , and your last 2 holes has basket in front of the lake , and a short water carry on 18 . It's scenic and a very nice walk . The upkeep to this land is excellent .
The Highlights - The first 9 holes are short . Anyone over a Recreational player won't pull his driver out until hole 10 . . A few of the holes have fair alleys to throw through , while other kind of force you to poke and pray .
#10 is not particulary long but is a downhill drive off from the side of a hill , to the basket which is protected by a large bush . There is an incredible looking huge fountain sitting directly behind the basket . It is worth taking a picture of . #11 goes back up and on the side of the hill . There is the lake of the right , and a doorway shot on either side of the closing fairway . People that like to fish will park in one of the doorways , forcing less than enviable approaches . #16 is a nice tunnel shot in the woods with the basket placed on the left just outside of it . #18 is a fun finishing hole . It s a water carry over the lake to the basket , which sits between a couple of trees .
Disc Risk - MODERATE - The course and property are very clean . Ideal spots to lose a disc are holes with water behind , in front of , or to the side of it ( it can get windy some of the time ) , or having your disc sucked up into one of many trees . Avoid these and you will leave with as many discs as you came with .
Time - the course just okay ,( there is a walk from 9-10 where you follow the lake ) . so it took me about an hour to play all 18 .
Cons:
Safety - If the course ever becomes crowded , some of the tee pads are close to other baskets . Just a few cases .
Navigation - The course could use a few Next Tee signs . I saw a couple of spots in the woods ( going from 13-14 follow left and up instead of taking a right ) , along with finding the pads to 6 and I think #8 ( up and to the left ) .
9 GOOD HOLES FOR SOMEONE - If you are a novice , or very casual player , or a family member , the forst 9 will be fun , as long as your disc doesn't meet the lake . The last 9 will seem like a pro course to you . likewise , if you are a somewhat skilled player , the first 9 will only warm you up before you play any challenging holes at all .
AVAILABILITY - There will be times where the Rec Center/retreat is in use , and you won't be able to come in . Just the way it is .....
PAY TO PLAY - I didn't mind , but I have to mention it . It is $5 to park + a donation if you want to give above the parking fee . .
Navigation - The course could use a few Next Tee signs . I saw a couple of spots in the woods ( going from 13-14 follow left and up instead of taking a right ) , along with finding the pads to 6 and I think #8 ( up and to the left ) .
9 GOOD HOLES FOR SOMEONE - If you are a novice , or very casual player , or a family member , the forst 9 will be fun , as long as your disc doesn't meet the lake . The last 9 will seem like a pro course to you . likewise , if you are a somewhat skilled player , the first 9 will only warm you up before you play any challenging holes at all .
AVAILABILITY - There will be times where the Rec Center/retreat is in use , and you won't be able to come in . Just the way it is .....
PAY TO PLAY - I didn't mind , but I have to mention it . It is $5 to park + a donation if you want to give above the parking fee . .
Other Thoughts:
It looks like the fine people here at Solomon are putting money back into the course for tee pads , and the course serves the area well . This will introduce the retreat users to disc golf , and maybe let them progress to the more difficult back 9 . Because of the varying 9 holes , it will entertain everyone at least half the time ( I was entertained enough for all 18 ) . It is a work in progress , but the course carries itself well for only being open a short time ( 2018 ) . At worse , it is a great walk on a nice piece of property .
MY RECOMMENDATION - A course you may want to try out if you have a couple of hours to spend just off of I-55 . A good stop for travelers going to/from New Orleans . Has something for families , newbies through intermediates that just want thier Disc Fix . TRY IT !!
MY RECOMMENDATION - A course you may want to try out if you have a couple of hours to spend just off of I-55 . A good stop for travelers going to/from New Orleans . Has something for families , newbies through intermediates that just want thier Disc Fix . TRY IT !!
