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Lewiston, ID

Sunset Park DGC

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3.095(based on 11 reviews)
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sillybizz
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Experience: 22.3 years 426 played 412 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Better than expected 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 3, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

I wasn't expecting much coming into playing this course but was soon pleasantly surprised by the way the designers made this course about as good as they could with the room allowed. The course is fairly new and therefor has beautiful concrete tee pads, signs and DISCatcher baskets all in excellent condition. The course plays on all green grass similar to a golf course but just a hair longer. There is some elevation at the course that was used together with trees to create low ceiling holes that are either flat, uphill, downhill or on the side of hill. Hole distance variation is very good with less than 200 foot holes all the way to over 400 feet. Though most of the course is fairly short none of these holes are no brainer birdies; you must hit the line to get the birdie with the exception of hole eight which is the only straight forward hole on the course. There are more than one ways to get to the hole and I found myself throwing two or more tee shots to try different lines and hit the birdie.

Cons:

Very few cons, this is a well done nine hole course. On holes four and seven there is a chance of going into the neighbors yard or into a small dead end street. This is not a gold level course, it was built with local players and first timers in mind and delivers big time on that notion but for pro players this will be fairly boring but for the rest of us the fun factor is very high and you will learn to shape your shots in order to meet the different lines that demand here.

Other Thoughts:

If you have ever played Tree Top DGC at Sorosis Park in The Dalles, Oregon than this course will remind you of that course but with more elevation and slightly shorter holes. This park also offers tennis courts, basketball courts and picnic tables large enough to have a birthday party here. Like I said the fun factor here is excellent and this is a nicely done course and one of the better nine hole courses I have played out of 100+ courses.
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5 1
El cycib
Experience: 18.9 years 76 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A Nice, Albeit Typical 9 Hole Course in a Multi-use Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 20, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Elevation:
Holes 1, 2, 5, & 6 are downhill (grades -4.4 to -8.5%);
Holes 4 & 7 are uphill (grades 12.2 and 6.1%, respectively); with 3, 8, & 9 being relatively flat
-Cement Tee Pads
-Brand New Baskets (DISCatcher, I believe)
-Fairways are mostly open, but available trees are well utilized, adding some challenge
-Lost discs not an issue
-Park is well maintained; includes bathrooms and a sheltered picnic area

Cons:

-Lack of difficulty:
Course is short and fairly open, thus birdies are not too rewarding, with the possible exception for Hole #7 (even my very first ace, which was on Hole #8 of this course, lacked luster).
Hole #2 is the only hole over 400', but even then, it has a 26' descent from tee to pin.
-Baskets #6 & 7 are placed near culdesacs where people often park or sit in their cars, which can make playing these holes rather unnerving.
-No signage (however, baskets are numbered, and with the cement tee pads and only 9 holes, navigation was quite intuitive)

Other Thoughts:

There are only 2 other courses (Sunnyside in Pullman and University of Idaho in Moscow) within a 70 mi. radius, which makes this course a great addition.

Sunset Park is a multi-use park which includes baseball, basketball, tennis, a playground, and dog walking. The course just opened in October 2009, and has been practically empty on each of my visits; however, I can imagine it getting busy in the Spring/Summer with the park's wide array of uses.

There are additional tee pads next to Holes #1, 4, & 7; but I'm not sure if they are alternate tees for those holes, or if they are intended for playing the course in reverse direction.

Overall, it's a great beginner course, good for a quick round (or multiple rounds), and also provides a great view of the surrounding hills of Lewiston.
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