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Thunderhead DGC reviews
6
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thatdirtykid
Experience:
19.6 years
89 played
13 reviews
Its not the old thunderhead, but they have kept it great. 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 21, 2015
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Great signage (both tee signs and navigation)
Good teepads (with brooms)
Beautiful views
Good variety of shots needed. I threw putters, mids and drivers regularly off the tee. Also threw backhand, forehand and thumbers regularly. Every hole presents its own challenge.
Excellent use of the elevation, throwing up, down and across.
Basket placements were good, they forced a line often even when the fairway could allow others.
Good teepads (with brooms)
Beautiful views
Good variety of shots needed. I threw putters, mids and drivers regularly off the tee. Also threw backhand, forehand and thumbers regularly. Every hole presents its own challenge.
Excellent use of the elevation, throwing up, down and across.
Basket placements were good, they forced a line often even when the fairway could allow others.
Cons:
I have to stretch to find anything to critique.
No real "ski slope" bomb shots you expect on a resort course.
18 is close, but doesn't have the extreme elevation change I associate with these courses (not to say this course doesn't use the elevation exceptionally well)
All holes play par 3, there were no holes that forced me to play the fairway as opposed to go for the pin. (including 600'+ 18 which is fairly reachable due to slope, I got lucky and pulled it off during league)
This course used to have twice the trees. They have altered the old layout to make great use of what trees are still there, its just hard to forget some of the natural fairways there used to be. The new layout flows even better as well.
A couple baskets could use some maintenance or updating.
If you are not in great shape, it is somewhat of a hike.
Pretty long drive for anyone but locals. (but worth it)
No real "ski slope" bomb shots you expect on a resort course.
18 is close, but doesn't have the extreme elevation change I associate with these courses (not to say this course doesn't use the elevation exceptionally well)
All holes play par 3, there were no holes that forced me to play the fairway as opposed to go for the pin. (including 600'+ 18 which is fairly reachable due to slope, I got lucky and pulled it off during league)
This course used to have twice the trees. They have altered the old layout to make great use of what trees are still there, its just hard to forget some of the natural fairways there used to be. The new layout flows even better as well.
A couple baskets could use some maintenance or updating.
If you are not in great shape, it is somewhat of a hike.
Pretty long drive for anyone but locals. (but worth it)
Other Thoughts:
Be aware of your surroundings, there are a few bee hives and some sketchy places you may find your lie.
I would not miss this one, and it may even be worth the day trip from the front range just to play. I put it up there with the best courses in the front range mountains, but this is better because you are unlikely to wait on every hole, or have a group throwing in on you like you may find elsewhere.
There are very few courses I have played that I would rather play more.
I would not miss this one, and it may even be worth the day trip from the front range just to play. I put it up there with the best courses in the front range mountains, but this is better because you are unlikely to wait on every hole, or have a group throwing in on you like you may find elsewhere.
There are very few courses I have played that I would rather play more.
6
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Mtn Huckin
Experience:
30.7 years
226 played
18 reviews
True Mountain Golf Design 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 4, 2008
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Awesome design and a true representation of mountain golf. Holes from 175 ft to 550. Plays evenly to right and left handed players. Contains Open (Mowed ski runs) and wooded holes. Equal distribution of uphill and downhill holes. Located at a mid mountain area, you are away from the base area crowds and unlike other courses on Ski Mountains you dont have to payto ride a lift.
Steamboat is a super chill town on the West slope of the Rockies guaranteeing ridiculous views and sunsets that will amaze you.
Frequent sightings of Black Bear, Moose, Fox and Elk are common - help the course out and give right of way to them. The future of this magnificent place is contingent upon a good relationship with the players and the wildlife and the mountain - Respect them all and PACK IT OUT.
For information on Steamboat Disc Golf, Check out the Steamboat Area Disc League at Steamboatdisc.com
They are cool and they are the ones that make it all happen. All baskets were supplied by the club and all course design and construction was completed by the club.
Steamboat is a super chill town on the West slope of the Rockies guaranteeing ridiculous views and sunsets that will amaze you.
Frequent sightings of Black Bear, Moose, Fox and Elk are common - help the course out and give right of way to them. The future of this magnificent place is contingent upon a good relationship with the players and the wildlife and the mountain - Respect them all and PACK IT OUT.
For information on Steamboat Disc Golf, Check out the Steamboat Area Disc League at Steamboatdisc.com
They are cool and they are the ones that make it all happen. All baskets were supplied by the club and all course design and construction was completed by the club.
Cons:
It took long enough for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp to let Steamboat Area Disc League build a World Class Course. Its about time SSRC.
Other Thoughts:
Steamboat Area Disc League is making huge headway with the Mountain. Check out PDGA's "Adventure Course" in 2009 Guidebook....FRONT PAGE
Hook with a local - there all cool and super helpful!
Hook with a local - there all cool and super helpful!
5
1
menmabassguitar
Experience:
18.2 years
20 played
10 reviews
EPIC 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 1, 2008
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
EXERTING! Thunderhead course will work you ! Especially if you aren't acclimated. I lived in Steamboat for a few years and played this course on a regular. BRING WATER YES! Many of the holes are open ski runs. Its a good 50% downhill (first half) and 50% uphill (second half)
This is Mt Golfing at its BEST.
If your looking for a 2-3 hour hike/golf this is the course for you!
Dirt Tees yes, with good reason, its a ski mountain and needs no more concrete poured on it.
This is Mt Golfing at its BEST.
If your looking for a 2-3 hour hike/golf this is the course for you!
Dirt Tees yes, with good reason, its a ski mountain and needs no more concrete poured on it.
Cons:
Short season, but beggars cannot be choosers.
The rough is ROUGH, littered with bushes and trees.
Steamboat is open to Mt. Bikers during the summer so be weary of downhill rippers while crossing cat tracks.
The rough is ROUGH, littered with bushes and trees.
Steamboat is open to Mt. Bikers during the summer so be weary of downhill rippers while crossing cat tracks.
Other Thoughts:
PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT!!!
Drinking and Smoking is legit as long as your legit. This is a very big, lush mountain. Please help keep it that way! The locals do!
There are no plaques other then the sign to the trail. However the course is clearly marked from Tee to Tee.
I learned how to play at this course and cannot thank it enough!!
Peace
Drinking and Smoking is legit as long as your legit. This is a very big, lush mountain. Please help keep it that way! The locals do!
There are no plaques other then the sign to the trail. However the course is clearly marked from Tee to Tee.
I learned how to play at this course and cannot thank it enough!!
Peace
6
1
amazing 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 17, 2008
Played the course:never
Pros:
Absolutely stunning scenery of a ski resort all around it, the town below and mountains off in the distance. Well designed, testing everything you got. Technical and demanding, fun hill shots. Free, no need to pay to 'ride-up' or anything. Was a cool 65 F in the SUMMER.
Cons:
Not very well marked, the air can make you dizzy, dirt tees.
Other Thoughts:
Bring water, be ready to be tired afterwards, take breaks, stay on the fairway on the big downhill shots.
