- high quality full color tee signs
- magnets to denote pin position on signs
- 3 pin positions per hole
- nice new Prodigy baskets
- 2 concrete tees per hole
- great elevation change and technical challenge
- amenities such as port o potty, practice basket, some benches, and garbage cans
- next tee arrows on baskets
- really cool scenery in heavily wooded and boggy holes
- creek comes into play on many holes
- well maintained and generally well mown

- plays near a lot of private property - not a huge issue, but need to be respectful
- high risk of losing discs may be considered a con
- natural smells of Wisconsin may offend uptight city folk

Stoney Creek was a nice surprise I didn't expect to have time to play on a recent trip. This is another course in impeccable shape that's kind of in the middle of nowhere - the effort locals put in to these courses never ceases to amaze me, and I'm grateful for it.

This one is unique in that it's right next to (rural) private property. I've never been playing 20 feet from a cow, but I'm always up for a new experience. Between the cows, some composting areas, and some water treatment going on, this course had some odors, but they weren't too bad, and most were natural.

All the essentials for a high quality course were here - high quality tees, baskets, tee signs, amenities, and maintenance. Again, despite being very hilly and wooded, this course was in great shape and easy to play. Navigation was mostly straightforward, and the next tee signs on the baskets helped immensely. There were a few times I got slightly turned around but with those next tee signs it's hard to get truly lost.

I'm not a cart guy at all, but this one isn't particularly cart friendly. Lots of elevation change and rustic water crossings - think tree trunks as often as actual bridges. I found this really fun overall, and great use was made of the natural creek water hazard on this course. The creek is fairly low risk since it's so shallow - but on the later holes the boggy ponds are a big hazard. Sometimes you don't see the next one coming either, and if your disc goes in, good luck finding it. Personally, I think this is part of the challenge, but it could get frustrating for some people.

The front 9 had a lot of great elevation change, and while it was fairly technical and wooded, the back 9 was where it was flatter but really technical, with all of the water hazards. I enjoy when a longer course has unique aspects in each portion like this - keeps things interesting.

The magnets on the tee signs to mark the pin position were a nice touch. Very easy to adjust, but I do worry about them getting stolen. Hopefully they last.

The scenery here was really cool and the course scores high for natural beauty. I wouldn't call it a destination course, but if you're nearby it's definitely worth a round.

Stoney Creek DGC is a fun 18 hole disc golf experience that plays through Marie Krause Park in Fredonia, WI, and will leave you wanting to come back again and again.

1) Tee / Basket quality - red powder coated baskets that were easily spottable in the woods and caught well. Concrete tees were super nice - I remember a little bit of size variance, but they were all plenty big, and relatively new, so they gripped very well.

2) Dual Tees & Mulitple Pin Placements - The challenge level diversity available here is extremely broad - there are 2 tees on most, if not every hole (I think *maybe* one or two holes were single tee, but this is what happens when you struggle to find time to review a course until 2 weeks later), and each hole had a minimum of 2 pin placements, most with 3. Long tees seemed straight up Open level play, and even the short tees will challenge good amateurs. Mix in the pin locations (skewed a little short on my visit, but there were plenty of longs), and you have a course that has a diverse challenge appeal.

3) Extras - community board and port a potty by hole 1, and benches/chairs at many tees. I can tell there's a strong local following here - much of the seating was clearly donated. Still though, it's a testament to the regulars there and their love for the course! Speaking of: You'll be crossing the creek often here, and one quirky little homemade thing that is really cool when you think about it is that the bridges over the water are generally pairs of fallen trees, with short sections of 2x4 cut to about a 2'-3' length connecting them, laid out next to each other, and bolted into the fallen trees to fashion homemade bridges.

4) Quality of golf - it was really superb. My first visit here a few years ago, the "front 7", which played along a hillside, was considerably blander than the rest of the course, but in the time since, it has really grown in nicely with extra trees, brush, etc...miss your lines back here, and you're going to be in trouble. Then, starting with hole 8 (see below), you enter the creek portion of the course, and my goodness, does this course shine here. Water plays abound, pin locations close to the creek, tight wooded fairways to navigate, tons of really superb risk/reward golf. This is, I think, the strongest part of the course. I might have called a few of the front 7 throwaway holes a few years ago, but I don't think there's a single throwaway hole here now. Lots of diversity in L/R, R/L lines, hole length, and just enough open-ish holes to mix break up the strings of all woods holes.

5) Hole 8 - one of the more iconic holes in the Milwaukee area. First creek hole on the course, with the creek forming a circle around the "A" pin - don't miss your ace run, or you'll be getting wet! If you're shooting at the "B" pin, then you'll be spared the chance to sink your ace run into the drink, but you'll still need a good, long, well placed drive to stay out of the water too!

A handful of shortcomings, but nothing that genuinely detracts from the overall experience.

1) Tee signs - Possibly a later step in course evolution, but the current ones are simple laminated paper signs, that don't really hold up well to weather. A few were in sorry shape. The signs have good information on them, but you'll need to look ahead for pin placements on some of the longer holes, because the signs don't have a way to indicate current pin location.

2) Navigation got a little wonky at the end - 14 to 17 is an easy mistake to make, so pay attention to what cues you get. Most of the rest of the course has directional signage to get you to short and long tees, but better, permanent signage will really help with this.

3) Lost disc potential - definitely higher here than average. The creek can be trouble to fish discs out of during wet, rainy seasons, and the rough here is generally on the rougher side, so I'd advise shooting with bright colored discs (and not the black putter I found when searching for my own errant shot lol)

Overall, Stoney Creek is a really fun disc golf experience that will challenge everyone from amateurs up to Open level pros. The winding creek that comes into play from hole 8 and on is a fun, unique feature, and you can see the work the locals have put in with the donated benches, the homemade bridges - the course, in addition to being legitimately high level golf, has that quirky, homemade touch, that makes you fall in love with it. Speaking of that "touch" - every time I've played, there have been cows grazing on adjacent properties, which was delightful, but was curious - the adjacent properties didn't seem all that large!

There are a handful of things that hold Stoney Creek back from true best of the best status - the property just doesn't really allow for that true, gun it with all your might, pro length bomber hole, and the signage will hopefully get an upgrade sometime, but overall, this is a course worth your drive to. Nearby Sandy Knoll is really stellar too, you've got another decent course (Tendick Nature Park) down the road, and you're not *that* far from Milwaukee disc golf meccas Brown Deer and Dretzka, so...come by sometime. Stoney is worth a good drive by itself, but you won't be disappointed by the abundance of great disc golf in the "north of Milwaukee" section of the metro area.

I already had this course on my radar when I made the trip to Wisconsin , but the buzz in Sheboygan was bragging up this course ( " have you already played Stoney Creek yet ? " ) . I parked in a fairly spacious lot in Marie Krause Park , warmed up a little and readied myself for a long round . This course boasts 2 tee long pads ( cement ) and multiple pin positions with great baskets and informative tee signs . There are a lot of extras ; elevation , water , tunnel shots , jail throws , elevated baskets . Having a GASSED arm from throwing so much for the day , After hole #1 I started mixing it up and throwing several of my shots from the short tees . I hit a row of small fairway trees lined up the protect the fairway on 1 . There are also random trees past this row that will deflect and force you into a near perfect approach shot . #2 , one of my signature holes was a 335 foot straightaway toss the you must miss the trees that start around 250 ' at the fairway , then throw right onto a rock elevated basket . Cool Hole . The shortest hole on the course was a downhill straightaway throw guarded with high grass in the front , right side and behind . #4 is a station throw to a LZ , then blind side throw to your right . The holes go on and on . I would give it a 5 for creativity . The #8 hole has an LZ between creeks , unless your Popeye arm can throw both creeks with a strong anhyzer turn . By this time your elevation is gone and you have to deal with more trees and creeks . Trees ? You will hit them . Long fairway runs with interesting pin placement leaves you wondering what the course will throw at you next . Another great hole is #10 which is a left turning throw that you hope is low enough to put you in the fairway a little to the left but not too hard to put you behind a tree or brush . Then you must turn at a 45 degree angle to throw across an inlet with some touch or an overthrow will put you in the water or mud . This course will stretch you out Like Gumby lifting weights and make you use all of your discs and ingenuity . Don't lose your mind playing this course . There are going to be holes that frustrate you when you bang a tree or blow a wrap around putt . Great , Great Design

Cons . 1 Lack of facilities in this park . Not much in the way of amenities . 2. Fairway grass is way too high . If you expect people to donate , then you have to upkeep the course . I threw a blind drive on 10 , wasn't sure if a shanked it , looked among rusty barrels old downed trees and large hungry brush for 15 minutes , only to find that my drive was hidden ,,,,,IN THE FAIRWAY . You should NEVER lose your disc in a fairway . Some overgrown brush makes you pay too much for a mistake . A line to all of the baskets would be nice , but not required . Some of the holes are so involved for groups of 3 or 4 , you could sit behind the group in front of you for 10 minutes a hole and have to skip it .3. Insects on the back 10 or 11 holes can ruin your round . Bring spray and use it . 4. Put a map online for this course !! There were none at the kiosk and I spent some time trying to figure out where to throw and which path to take for the next hole , especially at the end .

Whatever criticisms I just gave , I can summarize that I did enjoy my round and think that the course could easily catch up to the Championship caliber design . I salute Greg and Dan for their efforts to making this course a reality . If you are coming up to Milwaukee , whether to the north or south , make the trip to Fredonia to play this course . It might make you wonder about it potential-wise , but I guarantee that you will leave her satisfied . And drop a five ( or just some singles if you are short that day ) into the donation box . I always like giving to courses that don't wring your money out of you ,,,,

lots of elevation in first 6 holes ,two sets of tees with completely different looks on most. after the elevation stopps the water starts , mostly a clear running creek that is easy to get your disc back from . hole 10 has a nasty little pond by it however. some holes with really tight wooded lines also .

owner of adjacent land is less than friendly to park users not just disc golfers .please respect property lines threwout course. also a couple too many trees on holes 13 and 14 .on the same fold course designers should be careful what trees they cut ,you do not know what trees will get killed off by storms n such over the years . things can change on you fast.

look forward to this one getting better and better its just really starting to shine

-Secluded park, course is set through the woods and none of the other park features will interfere with your play
-Small town that's far enough away from everything else that I doubt this course would be considered busy minus weekends hosting tournaments
-Bright red powdercoated baksets that caught really well
-Two pin positions and two sets of teepads for each hole which give you a unique look at the hole from both. Tons of shot variety here.
-Large, trapezoidal concrete teepads. Very grippy and I really like the shape of these.
-Though they aren't permanent tee signs, the ones that are there are very clear to read and understand. Made first time navigation very easy
-Very good use of elevation on the front nine
-Beautiful. No better word to describe the scenery on some of these holes. The basket placements in relation to the trees, creek, etc just makes for a great course to look at

-Still very new fairways in places and trip hazards abound
-Rough is extremely rough on a few holes. Trees that were cleared from fairways were piled in the rough making it even tougher to find your disc if you took a bad tree kick, grip lock, let loose early, etc.

Not very beginner friendly overall. That being said, most players will love the challenge this course provides. There are tons of shot variety and plenty of obstacles to conquer. And I think that should be your mental state before playing this course because you will need to be on top of your game to score well. No slacking here.

This course will definitely be in my top 5 local courses to show friends that visit from out of town.

There are obstacles on every hole and the challenges are a lot of fun.

Course is in its infancy and needs a lot of work yet.

Holes 1-7 are well developed and fairly easy to navigate. Hole 8 is across the road. For this hole walk east to the bridge if the basket was in the short position or walk west to a narrow bridge if it is in the long position. Tee for 9 is east of the long basket position for 8. Walk out of the woods after hole #9, Tee for #10 is outside the woods to the east by the big tree. After hole 10 continue walking along ridge. Cross over the creek to get to 11 tee. The long tee is off to left after you cross the bridge and there is a path to the right to the short tee.. Basket for 11 is to the west. After 11 go east to tee for 12. Basket on 12 is at the edge of the creek. If you go past it you will end up in the creek. Go east after 12 to get to #13 tee. 13(going west) is shorter and has a lot of trees that will need to be selectively removed. Tee for hole 14 is east of the 13 basket and is the longest hole (500 ft. or so) on the course. After 14 walk out of the woods to the east. (Ignore the short tee for 17 on your left.) Tee for 15 is past the power lines. Go west after 15 to find the tee for 16. After 16 walk west out of the woods and the signs will direct you to the long and short tees. After 17 walk across the bridge and go east to the 18 tee. This review was only written to help with navigation. BE CAREFUL TO LOOK DOWN WHEN YOU ARE WALKING THE COURSE. THERE ARE MANY TRIP HAZARDS RIGHT NOW.

Longs are difficult - a challenge even for Open level players.
Shorts are no gimme - will still challenge Int level players.
Great elevation usage.
Sexy red Kingpins, made in WI.
Gigantic teepads, great grip.
There is port-a-potty.
Wonderful use of the creek on the back 10 holes.
They have an extra length of pole to make an elevated basket and often change which hole is raised.
Walls made from the brush that is cleared form the OB boundaries on holes that are up against the property line.

Current signs are temporary and have no distances, but will be replaced when all 18 holes are in.
Walking path comes into play once, as does the soccer field (with an errant shot).

Every time I come here, it is better: Whether it's the elevated pin on a hole I haven't seen before, or a new pin position, or a fairway that has been cleared, or a brush wall that has been built, or a new bench, there is ALWAYS something that has been improved.

This course is a work in progress. Alot of thought is going into making it tough but fair. This review is more to let people know what is going on with and what is planned for the course.

Young course, not very beat in.

3/13/17

All holes have 2 Tees and 2 basket positions! A ton of the debris from cutting the course in has been burned. Bridges are in but still need some work.

Located in a small uncrowded park where the course won't interfere with other activities. They do an excellent job using the hillside and woods to make for a surprisingly challenging round. There were homemade wood signs by every tee with hole #, a hand drawn directional to the pin and shot shape needed and distance. There also were a number of next tee signs to guide you between holes as there are a few longer walks. Very nice brand new red powdercoated baskets that catch well. There is also a practice basket right before hole one which is always nice. Awesome variety for a nine holer, with great uphill and downhill bombs and left, straight and right turning shots. A very well rounded course in this regard. UPDATE: The course is now 18 holes. The back 9 has water in play on the majority of holes adding a way bigger risk factor. the holes new holes are just as challenging as the original layout. This course has so much potential. It's already probably just outside the top 10 in WI. But if they keep up the excellent improvements this is going to be a gem.

The tee pads are rough. The ones on the hillside are not level and although it was dry when we went I would imagine they get very muddy after rain. The signs serve their purpose but i could see these getting stolen or broken which would make the course impossible to play if you were new to it. A few holes on the hillside have basically no real path to the basket, you just got to throw and hope it somehow gets through. I was confused as to where to start as there is no signs. When pulling into the parking lot you will see a basket to your right. This is the practice basket with hole 1 being just northeast of the practice basket throwing up the hill.

All in all this was one of the more challenging nines I've played. It's still a relatively new course so maybe they'll trim some trees, add concrete or gravel tees, and upgrade the signage. This is why i gave it a 2.5 instead of a 3. Not worth a long trip just for this, but with Tendick Nature Park about ten minutes away in Saukville it makes for a fun day of discing. UPDATE: The course has now been expanded to 18 holes and is substantially better. I've already bumped the rating up by 1 and with there eventually going to be concrete tees on all holes and new signs coming after that It would get bumped up to a 4 if not 4.5. Very challenging, very well designed course. I'll be back even though I live quite a ways away.