Sandpoint, ID

The Vandal DGC

3.965(based on 12 reviews)
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Simmeltron
Experience: 19.8 years 48 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A Hidden NorthWest Gem!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Such a beautiful lush course on a marvelous piece of property. Has elements from many different terrain types. Has huge bombs on long grassy fairways with slightly rolling hills. Has short technical shots inside of tightly treed fairways. Even a small pond shot that is just beautiful to see. Uses the slight elevation changes that the property offers very well. Entire property is quite large so hole design was well thought out instead of just "making it fit/work". Family/Am teepads allow for all skill levels. Some pads just shorten up the shot, but some pads actually give a different view at the basket and an alternate entry point.

Cons:

Course is brand new so it is still under construction. Tee pads are made concrete paver blocks, some family tees are not yet completed (6 to go as of this review) but I am sure will be very soon. No tee signs/course map yet, some holes have a considerable walk to next tee so if you don't have a map or know the course you could be in trouble. Print a map here and all is well.

Other Thoughts:

This course was built on a University of Idaho agriculture program piece of land. This program has cultivated the land to have many different sections with different types of plants and trees in different areas to give different holes a much different feel. Such a cool experience that must be played to understand! There is a very cool looking mushroom/basket paybox for the $1 per round. IMO, a very worthy fee for a new course that will definitely need TLC/maintenance to keep the course looking sharp! This is manicured green resort style disc golf at its best!!!
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General Scales
Experience: 16.8 years 12 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Very Well Done 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 15, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous. With so many different kind of tree's, the scenery is always changing. Two teepads per hole make it easy to bring people from beginners to the pro's. Great mix of open and wooded. Great mix of distance from big bombers to short, technical, hit your line style holes Makes good use of the available elevation of the land. Rolling hills are awesome places to put baskets. Makes throw a variety of shots to be successful (hyzers, anyhyzers, overhands, rollers).

Cons:

Teepads still need work. Pro pads are all filled in now with paver's stones but the family pads are still gravel. I'm sure this will be remedied shortly. A couple holes have a poke and hope feeling. Sometimes a huge walk from hole to the next pad. Multiple pads don't actually change much about a shot besides distance. Too far away from me to play as much as I want.

Other Thoughts:

The course is well done and flows extremely well. The 1 dollar donation per player per round is totally worth it as all that money will go back into the course. While your in Sandpoint, go downtown, check out the gorgeous town. Stop by Mickduff's Brewery and get some delicious food and beer and enjoy the scenery. I will be making the trip back here many times.
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Yoduh
Experience: 9 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

GREAT JOB! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Really used the small amount of elevation well. The paper plate tee-signs reminded me of camping. The holes had good shot selection and varience. I can't wait to play a tourney up there.

Cons:

I could see a couple holes that could use a tree removed or a different pin. The tee's were rough. I threw from the side on quite a few of the holes. The boxes would be great if they were bigger and had pavers or rubber mats on them. I alost fell twice and a friend of mine did and landed in the splits. With proper tee's I'd give the course a perfect 5

Other Thoughts:

I heard that one person built this whole entire thing. Mad props to that guy!!!!!!
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