Adrian, MI

Lenawee Christian School

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Experience: 56 played 20 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Don't. Just don't. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 6, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Our trip to Lenawee was prompted by a desire to stretch out a disc golf road trip juuuuuuust a little bit longer. The sun was dipping in the sky but the navigation said it was a mere 8 minutes out of our way. 9-holers are rarely something we make a special trip for so we figured we may as well give it a shot as we were not likely going to be in the area again any time soon. Besides, we'd already come off of two fun games and were fiending for just a little bit more before returning home.

Pulling up to the course, we were greeted with a sign indicating we were entering Private Property. This normally would have been plenty of incentive to turn around and go elsewhere as we want to be good ambassadors of the sport. We hesitated, however, as we saw a great deal of activity on the campus. Different sports were being played by mobs of children, walkers were everywhere and the parking lots were well occupied. We decided to venture in and investigate. Was it right? Was it wrong? Hard to say, but we tread lightly and did no harm.

The course is near the back of the grounds and I do mean grounds. Lenawee is not a private school that is hurting financially if its landscaping was any indication. The whole place felt like it bled money. While we didn't want to disturb any groups, the equipment, fields, and simply design of the campus were all very attractive and appealing. Perhaps the fading light hid blemishes, but I don't think so.

The "course" amounted to a pitch and putt. Some very handsome boulders with plaques marked the tee off point. I have to believe that these cost more than the baskets and had never seen anything quite like it before. Go to the appropriate boulder, throw 100-200' to the numbered basket, move on. There weren't even worn spots in the immaculate lawn to indicate a normal throw area - just those expensive looking plaques on boulders.

The course is tucked away enough that it doesn't really interfere with other areas of the campus, though we did occasionally have walkers using the path that cuts through.

Cons:

For as much as the tee boulders must have cost, the baskets were ramshackle, nasty looking affairs. Frankly they may have been the only unattractive thing I saw in the place. Single chain, rusty, and decrepit looking - their best years were likely experienced in the 90's, though if you told me they were recycled from a course that was put in in the 80's I'm not sure I'd disbelieve you. Your best bet was to try and drop the disc in the basket because those chains were not to be relied on.

Course flow is a bit awkward and it can be difficult to determine which basket you need to throw to as they're all sort of jumbled around the lawn. My buddy had better eyesight and was able to read the numbers on the basket, but they were challenging for me to decipher.

There's a few trees here and there to serve as obstacles but forced lines to speak of. Your average homeowner with a largish suburban yard and 9 portable baskets could probably set up something similar. Actually, the portable baskets might catch better.

The pars, which are embronzed on those plaques by the way, are ludicrous. I believe the longest hole nearly reaches 300' and boasts a whopping par 5.

Other Thoughts:

The course is likely meant for students to participate in during physical education. It may work well for that truth be told. Some dead easy holes for tweens and teenagers to fecklessly toss about to get them moving and maybe even interested in the sport. The juxtaposition of the absolutely appalling baskets to the gorgeous condition of the ground they are set within is just very hard to wrap my head around. The course likely doesn't see much use given the lack of ruts, erosion, and worn spots.

There is nothing here worth pressing that "private property" sign for. Maybe the school is fine with visitors, maybe it isn't. It really doesn't matter though. Leave the course to the students. Go visit the excellent Heritage Park that is in the area instead. If that isn't an option, set up a portable in a yard somewhere. Just skip this one.
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apdrvya
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Experience: 13.9 years 350 played 293 reviews
0.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 13, 2014 Played the course:once

Other Thoughts:

No baskets in the ground. This, based on the other reviews, shouldn't be listed as a legit course. with plastic chained baskets chuckers are likely to destroy baskets if not properly supervised... Impossible to play with no baskets or teesigns or any clue of where the course is supposed to be on campus. We drove all over campus and didn't see any sign of the "course." Oh well.
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JN9000
Experience: 13.8 years 105 played 6 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 1, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very clean.
Great for beginners.
Nice tee signs.
No rough.

Cons:

Very short and easy.
Bad baskets.
Only 9 holes.

Other Thoughts:

This course is very short and easy. If you don't live in or around Adrian don't bother playing it. It's very clean though and in a nice school area with playgrounds. Great course for kids.
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zero_43502
Experience: 19.8 years 56 played 25 reviews
1.50 star(s)

great course to learn on 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 8, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Built on a private school properly for kids to learn the game .

easy and fun so kids/beginners can learn to throw without being overwhelmed.

lots of ace chances .
Nice tees
easy to follow and know where the next tee is .

Very clean

Cons:

its a short course for kids ,outside that if you have even a little experince disc golfing this course isn't for you .

baskets are plastic with plastic chains which doesn't catch

Other Thoughts:

Played her a few times with my daughter and had fun and she really enjoyed it .
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bygwyllay
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 93 played 77 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 26, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Very well marked; tee signs are on plaques drilled into boulders. Also has a permanent sign and map with course statistics. No litter, and very well kept.

Cons:

This course is for children. Really. It's in a school, and all the holes can be aced. The longest one is around 330 feet. All others are 200 or less. Round can be played in less than half an hour. Skip this course unless you are in middle school.

Other Thoughts:

That being said, it is a great course for kids. I wish my school had a DG course when I was growing up. I brought my camera because there were no pictures of this course on the site, and now I know why. Don't bother unless you live in the area and want to mess around.
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