Two practice baskets and good parking but Wow just wow. The scenery here is incredible!!! The views of the mountains river and wildlife is almost unmatched anywhere. I can't even tell you how many different deer I saw on this course. The course itself has some of the most iconic holes I've ever thrown. Top of the world here is the best top of the world hole I've played and yes I've played DeLa multiple times. Every hole here feels well crafted, and gives you multiple lines and throws. The hole down by the river is the most terrifying drive I've thrown and one day I'll man up and go for it instead of laying up. This course literally has it all and will challenge even the most expirence golfers. It's long tiring and downright fun. Nice tee signs and even better holes.

The walkouts on a few holes are pretty long. You will more than likely get turned around without a map specially if trying to play all 27. They've had a few layout changes and I still get lost here and there playing it. Hole 19 should be removed and different hole put in would help with the flow and walkouts. The bolts to mark the pin location were all missing from every tee sign almost :/. Baskets aren't uniformed, and the front half the course has Different baskets then the final how ever many holes

There's camping yurts and fishing here. Truly an iconic course and one of the best in Oregon. The cons are what make this fall short of the 5 star standard however because the walkouts and navigation our fairly bad plus the other small things like uniformed baskets and no bolts for the pin location. However I will always love this course and it's truly remarkable nature and iconic holes

Fun course with variety of shots long and short.

Poor signage from course map layout to next tee indicator. Local guide indispensable first time round as cell coverage for UDISC may be spotty.

I could see this being too hard on a really hot day. Lots to manage. You are hiking while carrying your bag. Plenty of hills. Camp onsite and make it a weekend. This course should be on the National Tour. Now that the TD at Ledgestone has shown disinterest, Whistlers could be the spot.

- Right along the beautiful Umpqua river in a state park.
- Camping nearby
- Starts off in the Woods but opens up later in the round.
- Some wonderful elevation changes where you can throw 500+ feet.

The signage.
Freaking Hole 14 really pissed me off. its up the hill. No sign. DONT THROW DOWN THE HILL LIKE WE DID. Nothing worse than realizing you are throwing to 17 and have to walk back up that mountain. Just about killed me. BE AWARE. This will greatly improve your experience there and wont leave you cursing the course designers. Have to take a full point off for poor signage at such a prominent course where I had to pay $4 to park.

Day 8 of 12 was Whistlers Bend.

Ill admit that I played badly at Whistlers Bend near Roseburg, OR. It was just too hot and the grass was dead. I was PISSED after hole 14 when I threw my disc down the mountain instead of up. Yes, I should have checked my map but a course of this level should be fairly navigable. The signage was poor overall and that was the feeling I had at a lot of West Coast courses. Good signage is part of the experience, much like a quality server is important at a good restaurant. They guide you through the meal. At Whistlers its like the best steakhouse in the world but you have to find your own table and get your own cutlery. It was nearly 100 that day and we started at 9:15am. Finished after 1. River afterward is a MUST if you go when its warm.

All was instantly forgiven as we threw on our swim shorts & river shoes and hopped into the Umpqua after the round. It seriously made my day and set the tone for the rest of our trip north. Might even give a half point back for the river...

-27 permanent baskets with a level mounting, in good repair
-27 well poured cement tee pads. They telescope toward the targets which I really like
-Wonderful use of a lot of elevation. This is a factor that I hold very dearly when playing or rating a course and they nailed it. Lots of risk reward and some astoundingly scenic greens and tees.
-Great variety in the length and style of holes. The course ranges from open to wooded with everything in between and there is a nice blend of distances even though I'd say it's favors the longer thrower on the overall.
-Solid mix of shot shaping requirements. Many holes offer multiple lines, some more demanding than others with a mix of open bomber that allow you to cut loose.
-Arrows on the baskets help in finding the next tee.
-The atmosphere at Whistler's is absolutely magical. One of the most enjoyable disc golf experiences I've had with breathtaking views of the surrounding area and the North Umpqua flowing along with you as you play.
-Well maintained. Was shaggy the first day we got in but had been completely mowed by the following afternoon and was immaculate.
-Camping on site with practice baskets at both camp locations. One area is right along the North Umpqua. BEAUTIFUL and soothing for a foot soak after a long round or two.
-Pay to play at only $4.

-Some of the older Mach baskets could be updated to match the DISCatchers making spotting the baskets easier.
-A few long walks between some of the holes. Its already a bit of a haul with 27 holes and LOTS of elevation so wandering a bit between holes isn't great.
-Next tee arrows are nice but overall navigation isn't great. Not terrible either but was certainly helpful to have somebody along who had played it for my first round.
-Tee signs need to be updated for the new layout. Not dinging the rating here, particularly since they had nice temporary signs up, but would be nice to have complete and up to date info on every hole.
-There are a few lackluster holes. Nothing terrible but when so many holes are awesome the average to meh holes kind of stick out. Some of the open bombers were just kind of plain.
-Rough is rough. Couple that with abundant OR rain and you get some soggy searching when off the fairway.

This now rivals Milo for my favorite course is OR. Such a unique and naturally beautiful place to throw frisbees. So many cool holes that I cant begin to make a list of favorites but it's like a treat every time you walk to a tee box. Challenging golf with an awesome mix of terrain and all the elevation my mountain dwelling heart could ever desire. I'll be heading back as soon as I can and suggest you make the trip to soak in the magic that is Whistler's Bend. And, pro tip, read ODRB's review for the alternate tee location on hole 15, AMAZING!

I'm just going to second the good review done below by PierParkNut. The pros and the cons, with the very few caveats herein.

I will add that the Edge of the World tee on 15 is probably my favorite teepad in all of my disc golf experience. When you go to the regular teepad for 15, turn around and look up on the cliff, then walk behind you up the road, and up a pretty steep little path to get up there. The view and the shot will not disappoint. ProTip: Bring sangria.

The navigation has gotten better as the new layout wears in, and it is mostly pretty obvious where to go now. And the teesigns seem to all be renumbered to the new layout. And I don't find any of it "grueling" -- there are a few hills to climb and a few long walkouts. And a few holes that require some full pulls. But none of it is all that long.

The rain sucks. Hole 25 is pretty meh.

Really might be my favorite place play disc golf. Not my favorite course -- that stays with Milo. But just the vibe, variation, scenery, everything -- as good as I could want out of any course.

Whistlers Bend is an awesome course in Roseburg, OR. This course has spectacular views and an awesome 27 hole course that you should play.

- This course is really worth playing with a lot of different shots and a views.

-This course starts out with a open/wooded hole and then the next 3 play in the woods. After that there is a hole right next to the right by a water fall and a 50 ft drop so you don't want to lose your disc on that hole.

The rest of the holes are just open for a while.

-Hole 17 is Whistler's bend's top of the world hole. There are two holes that play up to it and then you throw down on to this spectacular view. Although you could lose a disc if you thew to far to the left. This is a course you should come to play for because of this hole and there is nothing like letting your disc sail for 15 seconds!

-This is a course you should go early in the morning and bring a ton of water. I went in the middle of the day and I almost ended up with a sore throat at the end.

- There is nice signage and two practice baskets + an info board.

The rest of the holes are in the open with not enough shade and a lot of brown grass.

A lot of different shots with wooded holes and open holes.

A few of the holes have nice tee signs but some of them are bad so you have to walk halfway up to see the basket.

-There is a long walk down to the basket on the top of the world hole and its not fun you have to be a serious climber. Or you have to have good traction on your shoes or boots.

- There is a fee to get in.

As I said before you want to come in the morning and play fast before the heat starts to pick up.

Also I would love to come back soon because of its awesome views and course!

- You should make the trip out here for this course because it has al these great things with Views and more.

-Whistler's Bend Park is a large park along a bend of the North Umpqua River about 15 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon. The park features dozens of campsites, river access, and picnic areas. But the majority of the park is used for the incredible 27 hole disc golf course.

-Never before have I played on a course with such shot variety. The course starts with four shorter technical shots in the woods. Hole #5 is where the teeth of Whistler's start to show. It's a long, downhill, very tricky anhyzer shot with the basket perched 25 feet from the river's edge. Hole 7 is one of the signature holes. It is a gentle downhill slope, a similar cliffs-edge basket placement, and a great view. The next three holes play in and out of woods. At this point, you should be close to even par. But it's tough to stay that way. The next several holes wind their way to the top of an enormous hill. Rollaway opportunities abound. Holes 11 and 16 are especially grueling. But this stretch of holes are well worth it once you reach the panoramic view from the tee of Hole #17.

-Hole 17 puts the Top of the World hole at DeLa to shame. This hole measures at 660 feet, with twice the elevation drop. This hole is what you come for, and it is nothing less than an exhilarating experience to throw. Your disc will stay in the air for 15-20 seconds. If the north wind is up (the prevailing summer wind) this hole becomes quite a challenge. A three is hard earned on a windy day.

-The course does not let up after this. 5 of the last 10 holes play over 400 feet. Hole 18 is also a long downhill throw. Holes 19-21 are all long holes playing through the large field at the bottom of the park. Holes 22 and 23 are fun, technical shots, #23 a beautiful hole on the bluffs overlooking the river. Hole 25 is a longer hole, also on the river's edge. Without question you will use every disc in your bag, probably more than once.

-There are brand-new fantastic tee signs, large, in color, and displaying all of the hole locations as well as the elevation profile for the hole. This is a much needed addition to this course as very few holes are straight forward.

-Two practice baskets near the first tee in a grove of mature trees. It's a great place to practice your upshots and putting on a hot day.

-The tees are nice and large concrete pads, with the exception of hole #1, strangely.

-The natural beauty. I've mentioned it once, but it's worth mentioning again. The views from holes 5, 7, 15, 17, and 25, just to name a few, are absolutely spectacular.

-Several of the walks between holes are very steep and treacherous. Hole 22 to 23 especially comes to mind. The walk down the Top of the World Hole is a dangerous, steep dirt path too. I couldn't imagine what it would be like after a rainstorm.

-There's considerable rough on the course. Watch for burrs and blackberries. Hole 25 especially needs some blackberries cleared in the fairway.

-This is possibly the most exhausting course I have ever played. It is very long, very hilly, and very challenging. But it was completely worth it and a ton of fun.

-The new layout is coming in very nicely. It's much easier to find your way around now than when I first played the course 2 years ago.

-This area has experienced a drought over the past two years. Unfortunately, many small trees and parts of large trees have failed throughout the park. Watch out for piles of dead wood. Things look a bit better this year (still some green grass in late July) but let's hope for mild weather the rest of this year.

-I would not recommend this course if you are out of shape or cannot throw 300 feet. Or if you like to feel good about your game. I racked up bogeys at an alarming rate. But if you're looking for a beautiful, challenging course with all the shots, Whistler's Bend is hard to beat.

* Many challenging holes
* Beautiful scenery
* Takes advantage of the elevation
* Quiet, there are other people, but it's not busy by any means

* A couple of the new pads are still being finished, but with one exception are still usable and look to be close to finishing soon.
* A couple places where losing a disc is a very real possibility. I view it as a part of disc golf, but I know some may shy away from that.
* New signage is yet to be completed, so navigation can be a little tricky right now.

Wonderful course that I fully enjoyed. It properly kicked my butt, but I enjoyed every hole of it. You'll want to plan for several hours of play. 27 holes takes a long time on a course like this one. A must play for a serious disc golfer!