great condition, practice putting basket, great signs, good mix of holes that forces you to use a variety of shots, baskets are in great shape, it's up kept very well

i didn't really have any issues,

it's a very fun course that will challenge you to use creativity and multiple types of shots. I played the hole by the lake like a sally but I didn't feel so bad when I walked past a group standing by it waiting on a member who was out swimming in the lake to find his disc. Honestly it is a very fun course to play and for the most part every hole is easy to find.

This short course announces its challenge on the 195 foot 1st hole by forcing you not to go 10 feet past unless you want to go down into a 35 foot ravine (3 of my tournament foursome did so, and I was glad to be short and get a par while they all bogied). The fun continues with a blind 2nd, a surprisingly technical 3rd and 4th.

The elevated tee on the 5th tricks you into over shooting its 161 feet, just as you will under estimate the 6th as it goes dramatically up at the end of 145 feet.

The course simply continues in this fashion throughout, challenging the player with elevation and highly technical shots going right, left and straight (the short 11 uphill is hard to reach, and 13 runs magnificently along Lake Michigan and the locals play that you don't get a penalty if you throw out with your opposite hand, which save me a tournament stroke!). 14 is another demanding short uphill, and I could go on and on about this great little course.

It's no wonder Barry Schultz honed his short game here in his youth.

PS--The tee signs are among the most accurate in terms of mapping that you will ever see, which helps on a short course with so many blind greens. And, despite being a course in a city park, they do manage to throw in a few long holes that don't interfere with the course flow, the rest of the multi-use park, or nearby residences.
It's just a brilliant design.

I do not see a con. It may not be a big bomber's course, but it will befuddle them and kids, older players, and ams can all beat the top pros here if they aren't 100% on their games.

I played one of my first Am events here and was 19th after one round out of 80 players, then shot the hot round of the day (beating all the pros) to move up to 5th.

Great elevation changes, 18 unique holes, great location, pro shop on site

Very crowded (popular), neighboring park sometimes interferes with play.

This was the first course I ever played and spent the majority of my summers here as a child.

From the street it looks like a pitch and putt course.
Don't get discouraged. There's a whole lot more to it.
I'll start with the scenery. There were only 2 or 3 holes that were typical. Every other hole has it's own unique feel.
The elevation changes enable a fantastic disc golf vibe. Valleys to shoot over, rolling/drop off greens. The whole deal.
Lake Michigan borders a few holes as well as still being visible for fantastic scenery for at least half the round.
Most of the holes can be reached with a soft mid-range or a solid putter throw. Has a few driver worthy holes.
Regardless, the designer got it right.
Mix of Flex, Anny, Hyzer, and Straight on shots.
The realistate isn't "that big" but it's put together very well with the space available.
Baskets are solid, concrete teepads.
Maintained very nicely overall.
Back in the day, disc's were still frisbees and weren't anything like what we have in our bags now. Keep this in mind when you think the course is too short.
Sure someone can pull their utility Roc out and park at least half the holes with a solid throw.
But creativity can (absolutely) be utilized.

I had read a review prior to visiting the course.
Heard about the un-supervised kids...
Saw the un-supervised kids...
Jumping teepads, running around.
Didn't interfere with (my) round personally.

Afterwards I visited "The Shack"- Oldest disc golf pro shop in Wisconsin.
Purchased a 12-time Champ Eagle. Had The Shark and The Dinosuar sign it.
Recieved a little history lesson and a few good ole disc golf stories. Very awesome.

Good course. I'm a local and have played this course probably 20 times. There is a neat little pro shop by the hole 1 tee. They sell Innova only which is fine by me. Great use of terrain. Short course but it's still challenging enough due to tight lines and trees. Also, some holes are right next to a drop offs which will make you think twice about putting for the make as opposed to setting it next to the basket. Definitely recommend it if you are in the area.

Short course.
Busy.
Not so challenging but still fun.

#1 Straight with a couple trees to dodge. Drop off behind basket will punish you if you overshoot.
#2 Short but challenging with trees to dodge. punishing drop off by putting green. Blind. Doglegs to the right.
#3 Medium distance. Multiple lines that are all relatively tight due to trees.
#4 Similar to 3 but with drop off 20 feet behind basket.
#5 Short hole with ace opportunity. Watch the crosswinds coming off lake Michigan. A few trees to throw around. Fairway goes over ravine.
#6 Another "aceable" hole but with trees surrounding the pin. Fairway goes over ravine.
#7 Short hole with a few trees scattered in the fairway. Huge drop off on the right.
#8 Challenging. short hole with a tee pad on the edge of a drop off. Basket tucked away in densely wooded terrain.
#9 Short hole calling for a straight shot as there is a narrow lane made of trees. If your shot isn't perfectly straight, it will hit a tree.
#10 Best hole to ace in the whole park. Only one tree to worry about which shouldn't be an issue. Fairway is over a ravine.
#11 Blind. Uphill and doglegs to the right. Short.
#12 Downhill and blind shot. Big risk/reward here. Dense bushes on the left with trees scattered among the fairway.
#13 Volrath is famous for this hole. Lake Michigan on the right. If you feed the lake monster you're not gonna get your disc back unless you go for a swim. Dense woods on the left. Long fairway.
#14 Short blind shot with an uphill dogleg to the right.
#15 Long, straight fairway with a road on the right. Some trees on the left but aren't of any worry except for a bad shot.
#16 Medium distance with trees on left. Basket is on the base of a small hill and under a bushy tree.
#17 The blindiest(if that's a word) blind hole on the course. You have to throw over bushy trees. The basket is on the edge of a punishing drop off.
#18 Longest hole on the course. Fairway is over a ravine. No hazards to worry about just let 'er rip!

In 2010 a retaining wall was built in front of 18 teepad with the help of VanDerVaart Concrete. Stairs have also been added to help safely decend the hill. Also new tee signs have been donated by the Sheboygan Jaycees, and some new pin placements have been added. Four boy scouts are doing their Eagle community service projects in 2011 to take care of some of the erosion and safety issues. The City of Sheboygan has also become more involved in these projects.

There are still some erosion issues to be delt with. They will be addressed in the future.

Vollrath Park will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011. Please join us at the Pickle Open to see the improvments. For those who think the course is too short bring your Whamos and test your skill.

for starter's The oldest 18 hole course in wisconsin. Unbelievable how they got 18 holes in here but they did and tho it is not all to challenging it is the most unique course i have ever played. You have too throw up hill down hill lake michigan right next to hole 13 concrete on every hole brand new tee signs pro shop next to hole 1 multiple pin locations.

It seems to get played a lot so it gets crowded some fairways get close to each other and the pro shop only sells innova witch is a little annoying.

You can just feel the history at this course and i love coming here every chance i get but i live three hours away oh well for me.

Tons of different shots needed here, some good elevation changes. Most holes don't require long distance which is great for the novice player, but often times your disc must be put through a gap in trees making it a little difficult. #13 by Lake Michigan is fantastic. I really like #5 and #8. #5 is short but watch the crosswinds. #8 with the close pin placement can be a little tricky. #18 gives you a chance to see what your arm is made of. The tee marker says about 250', but it is much longer than that.

Can be very slippery if wet, a lot of the vegetation is worn away due to so much use of the course. Still, much better course than the other in Sheboygan, Quarryview.

Not many chances to grip and rip here. Because of that, tough to get low really low scores with family par with the lack of par 5's. As a pretty decent player, I think, I have reached -8 on pro par.

This is a very fun, but generally short, course. It's technical enough for advanced players, but short enough that beginners and young kids can come out and have fun. Last time I played it, I was with my 60-year-old father who was playing for the first time, and the group behind us was a man my age with his son who was about 10. We were all having a great time. Every hole has interest, whether it's from trees, the ravine, or Lake Michigan.

Crowded holes, with many tee pads close to baskets and / or throwing lanes. #17 tee basically makes you play over #16 basket back into the players behind you. The routing can be a little confusing for first-time visitors. The ravine holes are fun, but some may think it's a bit repetitive. There is not a lot of variety in hole-length until you get to #13 down by the lake.

Bring the whole family! If they don't disc golf, or only want to play a few holes, there are lots of other things to do.

A unique look with all the back and forth across the valley. Obviously you've heard about the elevation changes, and these comments are spot-on.
90% of the holes are short enough to ace, which makes this more of a technical course than anything.
The park is very nice, and has lots of cool playground equipment for the little ones. After my last round, my 4YO and I stayed to play on the many cool pieces of equipment found here.
The "shack" is closed on Mondays, and I'm not too sure when you can really find it open, but there's equipment and snacks for sale here, which is also unique.
I really enjoyed airing it out on #18 at the end. This hole most definitely is not 250' like the sign says however.

The layout forces you to walk across other fairways as you find the next tee pad, so watch out so you don't get freakin' nailed by some 12YO kid just learning what his new disc will do.
Hole #2 is kind of silly. If you cut the corner on the right side too much, you're going to due some mountain climbing. I can't imagine how me and my buddy both found our plastic in that mess.
The location for the course is cool, but you basically have to drive clear across Sheboygan from the interstate in order to find this place.
There only a few holes that really let you air it out. Only 2-3 that I can think of.

From what I understand, this was the first course in WI. That history, coupled with the many changes in elevation, as well as the views of Lake Michigan, make this a must-play in my book.
As also mentioned, aces are abundant here as well. Last time I played here, I saw a teenager nail #5, and that was pretty cool.

Although the holes are very short, There is some serious elevation changes. Hole 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 18 are all centered around a valley with a road running through it. The first 4 holes may seem to be boring, but you haven't even started until you get to 5. Hole 13 provides an excellent view of Lake Michigan. This hole also allows you to throw it pretty far, if you keep the throw straight. The valley has stairs and is easy to navigate down. Also this course is a great place to get your first ace! Any hole on the side of the valley with the shack is straight forward and a perfect scoring opportunity. One of my favorite holes is hole 8. The hole is hidden behind a small section of trees and brush. You can opt to layup and throw around the trees, or you could easily cut the corner, with a good throw. Keep it straight. Even if it winds up in the trees, you can still get a descent shot and end up with a two. Hole 14 I feel is the hardest hole. Starting at the base of a very steep incline, the tee shot is blind, and it's very likely that it'll take you a couple of shots to reach the top. Aim for the fence on the right or the trees, otherwise your disc may roll right back to hole 13. Hole 17 and 18 are good closing holes to this course. The tee shot on 17 is blind over a small tree and the hole is at the edge of the valley. It's much better to miss the basket short than long. Good luck! Hole 18 is the longest hole. The sign says 250 ft. Trust me, it's longer than that. The goal for your tee shot is to clear the valley. Trees guard the left side and are the worst place for your disc to end up. Your next shot, should you clear the valley should get you around the tree in front of the hole. This course provides some hiking and a great challenge for beginners and pros alike. Choose this course over the Quarry if your passing through Sheboygan.

The course can be very crowded. Some of the pin placements are just ridiculous. Hole 2 for example. I couldn't find the hole until I aimed for the wrong basket. The pin is on the right side of the fairway just a little ways down the hill. If you have a partner, have he/she stay at the base of the hill to stop your disc if it rolls. The course bunches a lot of tees and holes around the 3rd basket. You may shoot at the wrong basket, the sign for each hole, however, usually includes a second route if you choose the wrong one, so don't worry. The valley is deceiving and wind from the Lake can be frustrating. Watch for others on every hole or you'll be saying "FORE!"

When I got to this park, I thought instantly, ''How will they fit 18 holes in a park this size? Once the course was complete, I felt they could've added another 9 holes to this course. Although some holes are bunched together, the designer spreads things out enough to keep it safe. It may seem like a maze trying to find the next tee. It's not to challenging. Sometimes it just requires a little walking. Look at each sign at every hole. There should be something that points to the next tee on the map of the hole. I think this course is great. It's lots of fun and not so challenging, that you get frustrated all the time. The valley holes are the signature point that completes this course. Without it, this course would probably suck! Don't forget to stop at the shack. It provides a wide variety of discs and snacks. Enjoy this course!!

The environment: from the shack at the first tee to the overall community in the park. My experience here made me wish we had a community like this in my hometown. The course was a blast to play. Lots of elevation and right on the lake. This is one of those places where it seems like disc golf is accepted.

Course is worn. LOTS of people. Some of the holes feel a little cramped. Not a whole lot of challenge for experienced players.

Feels like home. I could seriously pull up a chair and just hang out here.

Nice challenge for everyone, this course has three of the four major disc golf food groups... it's got water, field, and trick shots. There is only one water shot but.... the waters the lake lol. Also there's an air current there with the water and the shore and that hill and those trees so, it's just fun lol. I have to mention that hole 18 is a blast too, just launching over a giant bowl, lots of fun.

It uh... it's a rat maze lol, up a hill down a hill up another hill then around the corner and your throwing to a upward right angle where theres a road.... Oh it's also missing one of the four basic disc golf food groups....throwing through heavy woods. And no matter where you are, and where other people are.... when you hear someone yell "Four!!!" you look around, there's so many criss cross shots that it's easy to get friendly fire. The criss cross is also a pro though because it's easy to skip around big groups or slow groups or replay a chunk of holes.

The shack rules!! Hours are late afternoon/evening and the selection is lots of innova discs, the people who run it are very cool too, I've had them order frisbees if they don't have it in stock.

I nice short course full of Birdie possibilities, and Ace runs. Lots of elevation changes and unique holes. No two holes are alike. A MUST PLAY in my book.

Can be very busy. Vandalism has been a bit of a problem. Slightly confusing layout between a couple holes.

A classic old course, designed more for precision throws rather than power. Bring ALL your discs for the many different kinds of throws.

Good use of space & mix of shots, well kept up, mostly short but a few bombers and you can get penalized by the lake.

Can be very busy.

Oldest course in the State and a "must play" when in the area. Good way to spend a day.