Steamboat Springs, CO

Thunderhead DGC

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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 278 played 254 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Well Designed Ski Slope Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is the best executed "ski resort" course that I've played.

Good variety of hole lengths from the 151' Hole 10 with the basket tucked back into a grove of trees to the downhill 606' Hole 18 that lets you air it out. There was a good distribution of hole lengths between these extremes.

Nice use of the elevation to create a variety of uphill, downhill, and cross hill shots. Nothing that I would consider extreme but most holes had an element of elevation to add challenge.

Good flat rubber tee pads for every hole. They aren't large, but there is a good flat area behind and beside them for those that use a run-up.

Simple but effective tee signs include a useful hole diagram, distance and par. There were also a number of "next tee" type signs that helped with navigation.

Decent gravel parking lot at the base of the course, with an uphill walk to the first tee that gets you warmed up!

Cons:

Like much of the Rockies this area has lost most of their Lodgepole Pines to beetles. So this is not the forest type course that I'd expect at a Rocky Mountain Ski Resort. That being said, the designers did a great job of working with what remained.

A few holes have more than one basket visible from the tee and others have a blind basket. So this could be confusing to first-timers.

A few of the baskets have seen better days and are single chain, but they catch fine.

There is a lot of low re-growth on the course that can make finding your disc challenging.

Other Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to meet up with DGCR member "bobmcnelly" (Jordan) who was a huge help with lines to the basket, spotting throws, and general course info. Give him a shout if you're in the area.
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xaeLen
Experience: 13 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

exhausting but worth it! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

the flat rubber tee pads are really nice. especially the brooms on every tee pad. the signs on every tee pad is a nice touch to the course. excellent terrain diversity. some up, some down, and some flat. there are arrows next to every basket telling you were the next tee pad is.

Cons:

no water system in the bathroom. the bushes on every hole are annoying. you can not find your disc on a bunch of holes. there is a long walk to hole 1.

Other Thoughts:

the course is exhausting. do not come by yourself. you need spotters. bring extra watter.
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bpredmon1
Experience: 18.9 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Disc Golf!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 14, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Disc Golf is back in the boat! Elevation change and great views create a disc golf and hiking experience mixed into one. The trail systems between holes are amazing. The level rubber teepads a lot to a mountain course. The signage between holes has greatly improved since opening. Much easier to navigate if you have never played. Mixed distance of holes to draw interest for all caliber golfers.

Cons:

Baskets need to be upgraded ASAP. Brush off to the sides of the fairways will continue to need work each year but are already looking better after one season.

Other Thoughts:

Be aware of bikers and hikers while on the course. Check out https://www.facebook.com/SteamboatGolfers for local updates!
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13 years 326 played 190 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 12, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-new rubber tee pads
- almost all new baskets
-new tee signs
-lots of elevation change both uphill and downhill shots
-good variety of distances ranging from short technical 250' to long open 600' shots
-free to play resort course
-lots of well designed challenging holes
-beautiful scenic view of Yampa Valley
-the layout works well and loop back to hole one
-you can see the basket from almost every tee

Cons:

-rough terrain, and lots of thick bushy areas
-fairly easy to lose a disc on a few holes with a poor shot
-bike trails and walking trails run through parts of the course, look before you throw on the front 9

Other Thoughts:

Get ready for a hike and bring lots of water. Course maps are available at the base area.
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Big Weekend
Experience: 29.9 years 172 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

The Boat Rocks 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 9, 2008 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Mtn. golf at it's best with amazing views of the Yampa Valley and the foliage and trees on Mt. Werner are epic. Variety of elevation changes and bomber holes as well as some short tight holes. Great tourney to play every Sept.

Cons:

A few holes are a little bland and too simplistic.

Other Thoughts:

Awesome CO course..Great town...Hit up the Strawberry Park Hot Springs after a round or do as I do and jump in the Yampa River.
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