Like its sister course, the Whippin' Post delivers an impressive and formidable combination of beautiful bomber holes and punishing wooded holes that especially appeals to those with a slightly masochistic bent, and all of this disc golf debauchery is offered up in an extremely rural and isolated setting.

There's a six-mile entrance road full of turns and twists all over the tree-laden mountain that may seem like a tease until you reach the entrance to the classic courses. Upon parking, my playing partner and I were greeted by the owner, who provided us with a map and a brief overview of both courses. Thanks to his descriptions, we opted to play The Whippin' Post second, which seemed slightly more challenging and is a bit longer. But there is no right order ... as long as you play them both.

The path to the first hole travels through a bamboo tunnel, popping out in front a grassy fairway that meanders uphill and disappears into the forest. The Whippin' Post threatens to hand out a spanking early, as the following three holes stay in the woods with spotty, pick-a-line fairways and some elevation.

About half the holes are par 4 or 5, so there are plenty of opportunities for multiple shots. There's a good mix of open and wooded holes throughout, and a couple of the best open holes have well-defined fairways with some shot shaping and aiming at landing zones required. After battling and completing the rugged woods section of Holes #7 to #13, you might be ready to say goodbye to the timbered toughness and enjoy the openness down the stretch.

The pond only comes into play on Hole #18 (though it might be close enough behind Hole #17's basket to affect your nerves). However, it's a well-designed hole that will force you to decide and execute your strategy.

The teepads are turf and were adequate, though a couple of them are placed precariously close to a drop-off.

I thought the overall par was fair. There were holes where par felt like a bogey and other holes where par felt like a birdie.

Several of the most wooded holes have some rough patches of brush and briars to avoid. There are also too many wooded holes with only semi-defined fairways, and though most of these holes are par 4s and under 500 feet, the challenge gets a little repetitive and could be frustrating.

A few of the holes, including Hole #9, which travels over a steep ravine and further uphill, can be tricky to traverse, especially in muddy or leaf-covered conditions.

This course is a beast to walk, especially for a second round of the day. A noticeable amount of extra walking from the previous basket to the next teepad is required on several holes near the end.

The navigation isn't always instinctual. Several teepads converge in one area before heading out in several directions. My playing partner and I finished Hole #2, walked to the nearby Hole #5 teepad, looked directly at the sign, and proceeded to play the entire hole before realizing we had skipped two holes and kicked ourselves for not consulting the map.

Playing the Whippin' Post (and The Woodshed) is a wish list-checking experience. Yes, it's demanding and grueling and exhilarating and a hefty hike on rollercoaster hills in the middle of nowhere.

But it's worth visiting at least once.

Great mountain golf experience. Is one of two courses located on a remote private property. Very friendly owners/operators. Lots of interesting shots over crevices, down/up mountains. Long championship styled course. Baskets in great condition. Camping is available.

Tee signs are in bad shape if they exist at all. Earthen tee pads have eroded pretty bad. This course has more woods then its sister course and thus has more down trees from weather that needs to be cleared which makes navigating in some instances a little annoying. Some "landing zones" designed on some of the longer holes in the woods have too much growth associated with them that even if you do make a good fairway shot your still punished.

The whipping post is probably the more difficult course on the property. Besides the last few open holes the beauty of this course can be easily forgotten with the challenging lines your discs need to find on some really intriguing wooded holes. Again like its sister course I loved this place but you could tell the course had either a very hard fall/winter or hasn't had as much attention the last year or so that it probably had in its hey day. Here is to hoping it has many years left!

This land is simply gorgeous. You have everything needed for an elite disc golf course. Diverse elevations that include rolling open hills and steep mountainous climbs. Two sister ponds that are clear and just the right size for hucking over. Dense, rough woodlands and wide, windy grass land. Amazing. Of the entire experience here in Paw Paw, it is this beauty that will be remembered most.

Incredible technical challenge. The long and often insanely tight holes will challenge even the most skilled marksman. This course spans over 8000 ft. for 18 holes. Approx. 2/3's of the holes are wooded. Expect 500 footers through 10ft wide gaps. Bring some patience with you. You will need it.

The lines are as diverse as it gets. You will need every shot in your arsenal. The extreme elevation changes will affect your disc selection...as will the density. Even though this is a big, long course, discing down for control could very well be your best option. In the woods, you rarely need to shoot strait. This course is loaded with flex lines and winding fairways.

I loved that after you play the Woodshed, you are taken through a bamboo garden (that seemed entirely out of place) to get to the Whippin' Post. It sort of wipes away the last round and sets the stage for a new and unique experience.

There was consiberable wear and tear in the woods. Also, there was debris that took away from the natural beauty.

I felt there were some undefined fairways here. I expected and respect the fact that its tight, but a few holes were just too convoluted for a clear fairway.

This course is a nature hike with some disc golf mixed in. It is big. Don't expect a quick round here. Nor should you. Take your time to experience this place.

You will most likely be greeted upon arrival by Gabby - the owner. She greeted me warmly and explained many details of the layout. Make sure you get a map. You will certainly need it.

I can only imagine what it must take to maintain such a property with 2 mammoth courses. Be kind with your fees and tips and make sure you leave this place in better shape than it was when you arrive.

I would be remiss to not at some point make a comparison between the Woodshed and the Whippin' Post. The biggest difference is density. The Whippin' Post is a lot tighter. It also has more elevation, particularly in the woods. Beware of the hard sloping greens.

Good times all around. This is absolutely a destination property. Any and all serious disc golfers should experience the magic of Paw Paw

The setting is idyllic - a large, sloping, V-shaped open space with two small ponds and a smattering of large trees scattered along and across the fields. Thicker woods on the edges define the property boundary, and the combination of the two provides the raw resources for a course that offers a blend of both openness and tightness, while mixing in elevation changes. Owner Gabi was quite friendly as she came out to meet us with a map, explain the current basket configuration, and forewarn us of potential navigation issues. Red arrows on some trees to aid in navigation. Two port-a-johns on site. Another 18=hole course at same location.

In mid-September, plenty of bugs - gnats in the open and mosquitoes in the woods. Natural tee locations are a bit short and rough, but within character for the course. Tee signs are well-battered, like a DX disc that has interacted with too many trees. At least thirty minutes from any sign of civilization, and about an hour from the nearest interstates (I70 and I81), so come prepared, because food/petrol/other options are NOT nearby.

A map is a necessity for a first-time/infrequent visitor, as holes 7, 10, and 13 all start near the same location, and a number of baskets are not easily visible from the tee. A few holes play across, and a few baskets are located near, deep gullies filled with dead leaves, so the chance of disc loss is high on some holes - spotters advised.

Approximately 1/3rd of the holes are primarily open and long, with obstacles (trees, pond) somewhat guarding the basket positions. The wooded holes require a variety of shots from the tee - left-, right, S-,a nd no-turners, and they are every bit as long as the open holes. Most holes are fairly flat or have minor elevation changes, but 7-12 play near some very steep slopes. Favourite hole: Number-11, a long, blind, right-turner across a leaf-filled ravine. Least favourite hole: Number-4, mucho trees to deal with early, only to find the basket within a prison cell! :-O

The length, pond, and tightness of most of the wooded holes makes this course inappropriate for beginners, low-level intermediates, and those who can't tolerate multiple challenging wooded holes. If you like your courses long, rough-n-tough, more wooded-than-open, and away from it all, certainly make the trip to play both courses at this location.

The Whipping Post is a great mix of open holes and nasty woods holes, with many true par 4s and tons of elevation changes. Overall, I feel that the Whipping Post is more balanced in terms of giving you a tremendous variety of different types of holes with very little repetition (there are a couple of holes on the Woodshed that inspire a touch of dejavu). There are big uphills, downhills, tight fairways, roller holes, huge dropoffs, shots over valleys, places for max-D bombs, places for touch shots, lots of fast greens, risk/reward challenges, beautiful vistas and everything else you could ask for.

The camping opportunities at PawPaw are awesome -- lots of barefoot grass and flat places to pitch a tent. A clean pond for swimming. Enclosed areas for fires are provided, and Spencer usually has firewood and ice he'll sell you at a reasonable price if you've forgotten to bring your own.

Much like it's sister course, The Woodshed, The Whippin' Post offers a lot of variety and demands a lot of different shot-making skills to score well. It has everything from 800'+ grip-n-rip holes to very technical wooded holes. It includes a lot of elevation changes and you do get a workout traversing the hills. There are a couple nice holes where you're throwing over a ravine. And the closer hole is a 402', somewhat downhill, shot over water. You have to carry about 385' of that to clear the pond... unless you skip your shot off of the dock that is. Check this out...

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This is a pro level course that will punish bad shots. It's not for the weak hearted. And beginners beware, this course is long and has some very difficult, potentially frustrating, wooded holes. Be prepared to meet some trees.

The baskets are all in good shape. The tee boxes are large enough and most holes allow for a nice run-up area. There are signs for each hole and signs pointing to the next tees, although they're pretty run down at this point.

The mountains of WV are absolutely beautiful and this place is a prime example. Come and camp... stay a while. You'll have a great time. And Gabby & co. are always pleasant hosts.

Just like the Woodshed, the gravel (finely crushed) tees are ok when dry but can get rutty. And when wet they can be a muddy, slippery mess.

The signage, as I mentioned above, needs some work. It's just gotten old and is in need of some TLC.

The same thing that makes it so nice, being able to get away from it all, can also be a bother. The course is a long way from anywhere substantial.

I was going to list this as a con, but it's really more of a pet peave of mine. Holes #3 & #4 are both pretty nice holes. But they both play through dense woods and are 354' and 369' respectively. They're both considered par 3. I'm normally all about using the lowest par possible for holes. But I question whether the best pros would regularly make 3 on these holes. There is a subsantial element of chance involved which makes me think that they should be par 4. I could be totally wrong based upon how other people play the hole, thus this isn't a con.

There are a few great holes on this course that I absolutely love... #6 & #14 are two of them. I don't have a big enough arm, yet, to have a chance at birdies, but they're a ton of fun.

With both courses on the same site, the option to camp and great hosts, Paw Paw, WV should be a serious disc golf destination. If you're trying to get in 20 different courses on a two day marathon, then this probably won't work into your plans very well. However, if you just want to be able to sit back and relax after an awesome 36 holes, this is definitely the place for you. I highly recommend coming to play these courses to anyone who plays the game. It will be well worth your time.

There's a lot of property for sale nearby... hmmm.

Before I went to this course, I was warned that Paw Paw was heavily wooded, long and very tough to get around. All of that is true, but it is not nearly as bad as what I was told. The hardest part is finding the course which is beyond the middle of nowhere. Most holes are out in the open. All holes, including the tight wooded ones are very long, and yes the "fairways" are tighter than most, but not impossible. (I have seen tighter) There are two courses here. In my opinion the "Whippin Post" seemed to be the longer of the two courses. The shortest hole was 290 feet (slightly uphill), but the "Woodshed" course seemed to be a bit tougher (In my opinion) Distance is the key on many holes. Have fun and go give it a try!

Just when you think you are you can't go any further, you take a turn and drive even further into the middle of no where to find this course.