The Blockhouse - Tiki Course reviews
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10
_MTL_
Experience:
30.9 years
162 played
17 reviews
2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 30, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- Without a doubt the most fun course I've ever played
- Great short game practice
- Great short game practice
Cons:
The only con about this course is it is 4 hours away from me.
Other Thoughts:
Everytime I play this course, there is something new or some new feature or some new way of playing it. What is not to love about a course with measurement in inches?!?Can't say this enough - by far the most fun course I've ever played. I'm also proud to say I have shot 34 on this course.
2
11
coolhand
Experience:
23 played
23 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 6, 2010
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
every disc golf course should have one of these. 2 championship level courses and i couldn't wait till dark to play some tiki golf. no glow discs or sticks needed. great practice for the approach game.
Cons:
i had an ace chain out.
3
27
esdubya
Experience:
28.9 years
106 played
23 reviews
Play it with a football! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 15, 2010
Played the course:2-4 times
Other Thoughts:
First time I played the tiki course it was with a mini football that was slightly low on air. It was really hard, the bounce-aways were killer. The football-golf course designer is a genius. I highly recommend you leave your discs in your car and play the course with a football next time.
16
1
Most fun you can have with a putter 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 26, 2010
Played the course:once
Pros:
Diversity. No two holes play alike (well, almost) which is tough with all holes under 150'. Graded turf tees (not that you really need them for such short holes). Some really cool novelties, like the rotating basket, bird cage hole (pin hangs from the top of the cage), narrow gate hole, swimming pool hole, over the tent shot to pin mounted atop a stump hole. It's pretty well balanced with a fair number of both right and left turning fairways in addition to a number of straight (but tight) runs. You might not believe it when you first look at it but par (36) is pretty good score here.
Cons:
The old baskets don't swallow. These are the old homemade pins from the original Grange course that became the Sunnyside (for all of you historians).
Other Thoughts:
DCGR really needs a new category for "novelty" course because I'd love to rate this little course as phenomenal. When I last played the Tike course there were only 9 holes, the new back nine takes the whole thing to another level. When you take a closer lookat it, an amazing amount of work has gone into this course. Just hooking up the servo motor to the rotating lit basket had to be a huge chore by itself. There are several bridges across the dry creek bed that runs through, including a 50'er. Netting between the adjacent fairways protects players from errant shots (80% of the course is heavily wooded and players are encouraged to play while holding the beverage of their choice - for balance;-) It really is the perfect way to unwind after the possible pummeling you'll take from playing the two championship courses.
13
1
Putt Putt DG 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 27, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
Ahhh, the Tiki Course. This 18 hole, 2-par putting course is one of a kind. It is made up of older baskets with worn in chains, which are lined with Xmas lights for night play. The course is perfect for a cool-down after playing Sunnyside and Darkside, or as an interesting way to practice your short game.
Many of the holes are very interesting: one throws from a clearing through a small opening in a fence that encloses the basket. Another plays over a large tent. There are several doglegs, and even a "water hazard". All holes have signs showing the length (in inches).
Many of the holes are very interesting: one throws from a clearing through a small opening in a fence that encloses the basket. Another plays over a large tent. There are several doglegs, and even a "water hazard". All holes have signs showing the length (in inches).
Cons:
There really aren't any cons here. The course is so creative and unique that playing it is a very enjoyable experience, and any potential cons will likely go unnoticed.
Other Thoughts:
The Tiki Course adds a lot to the character of the Grange. It can be used as a warm-up round to practice puts, or as a chance to unwind after playing the big boy courses.
15
1
Very cool mini-course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 1, 2008
Played the course:once
Pros:
Great warm-up, cool down, or play repeatedly kind of course. The Tiki course is a par-2 mini course that can be played with just one disc (putter). Holes are marked in inches with the longest being ~120'. Very well designed - takes up minimal amount of land, variety of shots (hyzer, anhyzer, straight) & TONS of character. Has real teepads!
The course is lit with x-mas lights & rope lighting on the basket so you can play at night. A round can take as little as 30 minutes. Very kid friendly.
The course is lit with x-mas lights & rope lighting on the basket so you can play at night. A round can take as little as 30 minutes. Very kid friendly.
Cons:
None - this course is perfect for its design. Baskets getting a bit rusty, but they look recycled anyways.
Other Thoughts:
The most unique course I've played; I wish more big courses had this feature
