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Backyard Courses
- Thread starter Mako8
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For a "spiderweb" course with natural tees and a mismatch of baskets, it's done quite well for itself as a backyard course:
Phantom Falls
Phantom Falls
Elk Hill.
I've got 10 acres with 9 holes. It is still a work in progress though playable. The layout I'm working with does not cross fairways. I plan on using a mix of alternate tee boxes and alternate pin locations (as I buy more baskets) to make the second go around slightly different for 18 holes. Something I think is neat is, I've only got two matching baskets.
I've got 10 acres with 9 holes. It is still a work in progress though playable. The layout I'm working with does not cross fairways. I plan on using a mix of alternate tee boxes and alternate pin locations (as I buy more baskets) to make the second go around slightly different for 18 holes. Something I think is neat is, I've only got two matching baskets.
Johnny Betts
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My backyard for the past 12 years. Our family is moving down the road on the adjacent 10 acres. The 52 acre course will remain and the current house on site will be turned into a full pro shop and a rental for disc golfing folks. Cherry Hill, less than a half mile down the road will be open for play later this fall.
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joecoin
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Just getting started with mine, I've got access to over 60 acres, mostly wooded with superb elevation changes. Plus, a river runs next to it (not through it unfortunately). I've hacked one hole out so far and purchased two baskets. Long road ahead, this awful winter didn't help.
knettles
Double Eagle Member
Yeah... I thought that I'd just put in a couple baskets and throw a couple lines at them, too.Once you get started, it's really hard to stop! Have fun, btw!
And how many WV courses do you still have to go?
Ya, when I figure out the owner of the property, and if I get the go ahead, it's definitely happening.
Unfortunately I haven't played any new courses in a while. There's still the three unlisted courses to get to. One near Fayetteville (which I'll get soon), a private one in Morgantown, and the Boy Scout Summit Reserve course. There's also a new one going in close to Charleston in Dunbar. Pretty excited about that. If the course behind my house ever happens, I'll let you know.
I've played a 21 holes on about 12 baskets on a 5 acre lot with a house on the lot. Wouldn't want more than 3 groups on it at any one time though. It was a lot of elevation, a steep hillside in fact.
Thank you! That sounds promising I will definitely be giving it a go after schools out. I definitely can not afford baskets any more though. What are some fun alternatives?
And, if you're interested, and you get permission to play the private Morgantown course, I'd be interested in checking it out, too. :hfive:
I have a 18 hole course 2 whamo portable baskets bought for 50 bucks an 6 homemade baskets made out of 55 gallon plastic drums and 2" PVC, 2/0 dog chain they work better than I expected have a total of 120 bucks and 10-15 hours of labor
average hole length around 275' longest measured 410'
some wide open couple in the woods approx 30-50' elevation change for uphill/downhill shots so no hole plays exactly the same with the shared baskets, greens are sheltered by trees except a couple holes
looking to add some more holes there is a natural overhang that is about 20' high that is going to be a nice place to tee off once I get the woods cleaned out in that area
If anyone lives in or around Casey county KY that would be interested in checking it out PM me, it's not the best or anything your not going to leave saying wow that was the best course ever but its serviceable and has helped my game tremendously
average hole length around 275' longest measured 410'
some wide open couple in the woods approx 30-50' elevation change for uphill/downhill shots so no hole plays exactly the same with the shared baskets, greens are sheltered by trees except a couple holes
looking to add some more holes there is a natural overhang that is about 20' high that is going to be a nice place to tee off once I get the woods cleaned out in that area
If anyone lives in or around Casey county KY that would be interested in checking it out PM me, it's not the best or anything your not going to leave saying wow that was the best course ever but its serviceable and has helped my game tremendously
greg_b_4
Birdie Member
Dont forget coming down to Princeton WV when I get my designed course installed in Glenwood Park
greg_b_4
Birdie Member
Im actually working in Morgantown the next two days. Havent heard about this private course. I always thought Morgantown area should have more than just Dorsey's Knob.
Also Knettles.. where is the course in Fayetteville? Im only 30 mins from there and could play it anytime.
Looks like we're going to have to start a WV Disc Golf thread. :hfive:
I'm going to sleep now. But if I don't see a thread by tomorrow night maybe I'll go ahead and start it.
I'm going to sleep now. But if I don't see a thread by tomorrow night maybe I'll go ahead and start it.
If there's a better backyard course than Stoney Hill, I don't believe you.
Well, we like it. Glad you like it and have enjoyed it, too.
Though there are many excellent backyard courses, some of which are higher rated, some cited earlier in this thread.
OK, best within driving distance of the Southeast
I can't take a day trip to Vermont, Colorado, Ohio, or Texas.
knettles
Double Eagle Member
Well, other than the two already listed in the Fayetteville area, there's a public one that used the baskets from the now extinct Songer Whitewater course. I think it's on the property of River Expeditions, an adventure company. Although, I could be getting the name wrong.
knettles
Double Eagle Member
What I plan on doing for my possible future course (I'm gonna be really bummed now if it doesn't pan out) is hanging makeshift wind chimes from tree branches. Either made out of metal piping or bamboo. It would be enough to let you know if you hit it. If I figure something better out I can always take them down easily enough.
