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The Woodsman DGC reviews
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The Woodsman : Technical And Fun 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 1, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
The Woodsman 18 Hole Disc Golf Course sits in Ontario Ohio , just out of Mansfield in Ontario Marshall Park . The park features several fields , a track , tennis courts , swimming pool , basketball courts and a concert area . The Woodsman fortunately sits away from all of it . There is a huge parking lot across the street from the course entrance . I spotted a Port O Let close by , and there are better accessible bathrooms a short drive into the park .
THE EQUIPMENT -- I ran into one of the better local players when I parked , and he said that the putting basket was stolen a short time ago . I told him that I hoped it was a prank and it is returned soon . There is a nice kiosk at the entrance to the course with a large map . Take a picture of it or print the online map . I doubt you need it other than a sport or 2 , though , because it is so well marked . There are 2 tees to every basket . Both are roomy trapezoid cement tees pads at least 8' long . The tee signs are even better and at both tees . They are brownish looking , sit on posts and give all the useful information you want . The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers , which are easy to see in the woods . For navigation , there are plenty of Next Tee signs , plus arrows on the trees ,
THE LANDSCAPE -- Other than a couple of popouts , like long 18 , or leaving the trees briefly on 2 and a couple of other holes , the course is otherwise woods . Not a lot of elevation , but the course rolls and basket placements take advantage of slopes and small hills . Some gullies come into play , like back to back holes 4 & 5 . The fairways can be tight but fair . The course was clean from most sticks , and what grass there was here was mowed . A nice feature was the wood chips and sand that was distributed in flat fairways that receive most of the brunt of hard rains .
THE HIGHLIGHTS -- This is where the course shines . I don't know if any of these holes will make your " best of " collection , but the holes here are solid . If you favor left or right handed shots , they give you some dual fairways so you can choose . Most of these holes are unique , and force you to think on how you want to attack each fairway . I played some longs and shorts , and the longs not only give you length , but most times give you different angles or a different fairway . Don't pay much attention to the scorecard ( it needs some updating ) . The first hole starts you off at over 400' for the longs and about 360 from the short , both merging into the same fairway part of the way down , with the fairway bending left . The #2 tee pad starts in the woods and opens into a clearing , with the basket perched on an elongated ridge with dropoffs on both sides . You can easily take a 4 on this short hole if you miss your putt . #5 is a gulley drive , where you have to throw a narrow path between 2 trees near the tee pad , and across a creek . #12 is a downsloping drive into a narrowing fairway , where the high elevated basket is slightly left . #13 ( 369' from the short position ) , is a dogleg left , down a slope to the basket that sits just above a dry creek .
#18 finishes you off , either from the longs that sit outside the woods near the road , or just inside the woods from the shorts . The fairway is open , but the basket is tucked into a group of trees in the woods .
SIGNATURE HOLE -- #17 was my pick . 399' , bending and downsloping left . The elevated basket is sitting on the hill , and you can easily blow right by the hole either on an approach or your drive .
DISC RISK -- For a long course in the woods , with lots of chances for a ricochet , it is lower than average . The course is clean of most overgrowth . I might see a small problem in the fall , when the leaves are on the ground .
THE TIME -- I bounced around a little , playing some longs and shorts . It took me just over 75 minutes to play this course . A group of 4 ( depending on short or long tees ) could take over 2 hours .
These 18 holes are easy to follow because to the navigation signs . most signs tell you where to go for the long AND the short tees . On the long walk from 9 to 10 , make sure you don't stop at the first tee pad that you see . That is the long tee for 17 .
The course is popular . There were no less than 25 people sharing the course with me during my round .
The 9th and 18th holes finish near the parking lot , which give you options of playing either 9 , all 18 , or dropping by the car for a beverage or 2 .
They have a lost disc box at the entrance to the course . If you have your name on your plastic , the local club will call you .
THE EQUIPMENT -- I ran into one of the better local players when I parked , and he said that the putting basket was stolen a short time ago . I told him that I hoped it was a prank and it is returned soon . There is a nice kiosk at the entrance to the course with a large map . Take a picture of it or print the online map . I doubt you need it other than a sport or 2 , though , because it is so well marked . There are 2 tees to every basket . Both are roomy trapezoid cement tees pads at least 8' long . The tee signs are even better and at both tees . They are brownish looking , sit on posts and give all the useful information you want . The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers , which are easy to see in the woods . For navigation , there are plenty of Next Tee signs , plus arrows on the trees ,
THE LANDSCAPE -- Other than a couple of popouts , like long 18 , or leaving the trees briefly on 2 and a couple of other holes , the course is otherwise woods . Not a lot of elevation , but the course rolls and basket placements take advantage of slopes and small hills . Some gullies come into play , like back to back holes 4 & 5 . The fairways can be tight but fair . The course was clean from most sticks , and what grass there was here was mowed . A nice feature was the wood chips and sand that was distributed in flat fairways that receive most of the brunt of hard rains .
THE HIGHLIGHTS -- This is where the course shines . I don't know if any of these holes will make your " best of " collection , but the holes here are solid . If you favor left or right handed shots , they give you some dual fairways so you can choose . Most of these holes are unique , and force you to think on how you want to attack each fairway . I played some longs and shorts , and the longs not only give you length , but most times give you different angles or a different fairway . Don't pay much attention to the scorecard ( it needs some updating ) . The first hole starts you off at over 400' for the longs and about 360 from the short , both merging into the same fairway part of the way down , with the fairway bending left . The #2 tee pad starts in the woods and opens into a clearing , with the basket perched on an elongated ridge with dropoffs on both sides . You can easily take a 4 on this short hole if you miss your putt . #5 is a gulley drive , where you have to throw a narrow path between 2 trees near the tee pad , and across a creek . #12 is a downsloping drive into a narrowing fairway , where the high elevated basket is slightly left . #13 ( 369' from the short position ) , is a dogleg left , down a slope to the basket that sits just above a dry creek .
#18 finishes you off , either from the longs that sit outside the woods near the road , or just inside the woods from the shorts . The fairway is open , but the basket is tucked into a group of trees in the woods .
SIGNATURE HOLE -- #17 was my pick . 399' , bending and downsloping left . The elevated basket is sitting on the hill , and you can easily blow right by the hole either on an approach or your drive .
DISC RISK -- For a long course in the woods , with lots of chances for a ricochet , it is lower than average . The course is clean of most overgrowth . I might see a small problem in the fall , when the leaves are on the ground .
THE TIME -- I bounced around a little , playing some longs and shorts . It took me just over 75 minutes to play this course . A group of 4 ( depending on short or long tees ) could take over 2 hours .
These 18 holes are easy to follow because to the navigation signs . most signs tell you where to go for the long AND the short tees . On the long walk from 9 to 10 , make sure you don't stop at the first tee pad that you see . That is the long tee for 17 .
The course is popular . There were no less than 25 people sharing the course with me during my round .
The 9th and 18th holes finish near the parking lot , which give you options of playing either 9 , all 18 , or dropping by the car for a beverage or 2 .
They have a lost disc box at the entrance to the course . If you have your name on your plastic , the local club will call you .
Cons:
I had to try hard to find flaws here .
#1 Safety -There are a couple of paths that are shared by walkers . It might happen less than once a round ( didn't affect me at all ) .Also , the tees are spaced , but the course can crowd up . #18 from the longs can take an errant drive into an oncoming car going around a hidden bend . You may want to take turns spotting .
#2 Nature Walk -- The course utilizes most of this woods , which can mean some longer than normal walks . The walk from 9-10 is really long . You might be able to add 2 holes to pass the time you are walking to it . Bring water .
# 3 Bomb Ban - No bomber holes . All technical .
#1 Safety -There are a couple of paths that are shared by walkers . It might happen less than once a round ( didn't affect me at all ) .Also , the tees are spaced , but the course can crowd up . #18 from the longs can take an errant drive into an oncoming car going around a hidden bend . You may want to take turns spotting .
#2 Nature Walk -- The course utilizes most of this woods , which can mean some longer than normal walks . The walk from 9-10 is really long . You might be able to add 2 holes to pass the time you are walking to it . Bring water .
# 3 Bomb Ban - No bomber holes . All technical .
Other Thoughts:
I would have liked to meet Michael Taylor . He designed the Woodsman and did a great job . The Fun Factor is high . Short tees for the old men and locals , and longs for the better skilled players . Either way , you want to play this course with others . The locals are friendly and don't mind if you jump into their group . The Woodsman has a lot of variety . You will constantly have to guess which disc works well with each hole
I scored this course out originally as a 3.7 , but after going back and looking at the cons again or lack of them , I had to bump the course to a 4 , and I grade hard . The people who believe in this course just try so hard to improve your experience .
Thank You , Ontario Parks And Rec for allowing me to play this course , Thanks to the local club for both promoting the game in the Mansfield area , and the upkeep and improvements of the course .
You may want to check out the Facebook page if unfamiliar as to when to play . There are tournaments here , as well as a Thursday Night Play .
MY RECOMMENDATION -- A great idea , to drop off your child at practice or lessons in the park and get in a quick 9 . A tough technical course to cut your beginning teeth on as a newbie , but the short tees and playing with friends on the weekends would be fine . This would be a go-to course for the locals . The Woodsman just naturally has you identify with it . The longs are impressive here .Not only challenging , but fun for the intermediates all the way through pros . This course is a tough task for the traveler to just hop off of I-71 or US-30 and stretch legs . It is close and worthwhile for the traveler staying overnight to go to the famous Ohio State Reformatory ( Shawshank filmed there ) or sample the Wine and Ale Trail .
This area is a bonanza for the Course Collector . Close by is Clear Fork , Reservoir Ridge , and Aumiller . Combine the course with a visit to Reservoir Ridge , and you have a destination drive . PLAY THIS COURSE !!!!
I scored this course out originally as a 3.7 , but after going back and looking at the cons again or lack of them , I had to bump the course to a 4 , and I grade hard . The people who believe in this course just try so hard to improve your experience .
Thank You , Ontario Parks And Rec for allowing me to play this course , Thanks to the local club for both promoting the game in the Mansfield area , and the upkeep and improvements of the course .
You may want to check out the Facebook page if unfamiliar as to when to play . There are tournaments here , as well as a Thursday Night Play .
MY RECOMMENDATION -- A great idea , to drop off your child at practice or lessons in the park and get in a quick 9 . A tough technical course to cut your beginning teeth on as a newbie , but the short tees and playing with friends on the weekends would be fine . This would be a go-to course for the locals . The Woodsman just naturally has you identify with it . The longs are impressive here .Not only challenging , but fun for the intermediates all the way through pros . This course is a tough task for the traveler to just hop off of I-71 or US-30 and stretch legs . It is close and worthwhile for the traveler staying overnight to go to the famous Ohio State Reformatory ( Shawshank filmed there ) or sample the Wine and Ale Trail .
This area is a bonanza for the Course Collector . Close by is Clear Fork , Reservoir Ridge , and Aumiller . Combine the course with a visit to Reservoir Ridge , and you have a destination drive . PLAY THIS COURSE !!!!
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5
Chain-smoker 95
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
Love this course! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 6, 2019
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Nice teepads and I love the disc catcher baskets.. wood chips in some areas on fairways.. love the technical part of this course..
Cons:
No full rips off the teepad except maybe 17.. otherwise no really wide open shots..
Other Thoughts:
Definitely can be good to you if your hitting your lines or if your not well except some trees to interfere..
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3
Jesse Santiago
Experience:
24.3 years
116 played
8 reviews
Sweet course! drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jun 15, 2018
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This course has come a long way and all the hard work put in is very obvious! The teepads are nice but could be a couple feet longer. At least they're there. The signs are really nice! There are next tee signs and tape on the baskets as well as spray paint arrows on trees so you really can't get lost. The follow is really nice. There are only a couple of "long" walks between holes but you still can't really get off track. Innova DisCatcher baskets aren't bad either. I'll definitely be back for a Clearfork Res/Woodsman day.
Cons:
Some of the fairways needed beat down or mowed. That's about it for the cons.
Other Thoughts:
Great job on this course!! It's come a long way and is now a new favorite of mine. Thank you!!!
