Monticello, MN

Par-West

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LuCkDz
Experience: 11.1 years 29 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Short but not bad. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Quick rounds.
-Played it 3 times in just over an hour.
-Bushes and trees in decent spots to make it a little more challenging.
-Nice baskets.
-Good for short game.
-Hard to lose your discs.
-Low traffic.

Cons:

-Pretty short, only 2-3 holes 240+.
-Dirt tee boxes.

Other Thoughts:

Overall it is not a bad course if your trying to play a quick round or two.
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hthomp14
Experience: 12.8 years 7 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Very beginner 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 17, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Good for beginners
- Ace potential

Cons:

-Horrible Tee pads ( Dirt)
-Too short
-Hard to navigate

Other Thoughts:

Overall Par West is an average course that I feel you shouldn't make the trip to unless you actually live in Monticello. It was fun for opportunities at aces, but other then that it's a pretty lame course.
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Murderous Monkey
Experience: 12.7 years 19 played 7 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Below Average 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-It's a disc golf course.
-Baskets are nice.
-Nice signage, easy to see the next tee.

Cons:

-Holes are too short. I know this isn't a big course, but they are definitely too short.
-Any more than 2 groups on the course, you REALLY need to watch for flying discs as holes play back on each other, and a few share the same flight paths.
-Natural tee pads are rough.
-Not aesthetically pleasing at all, power lines, highway, etc.

Other Thoughts:

I've played it once, and that is enough. If it hadn't been windy, it would have been zero challenge. I've affectionately dubbed hole 7, the "snake pit". Look in the brush and listen behind the tee pad, you'll know why.
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ElectricBoogaloo
Experience: 15.9 years 55 played 13 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Surprisingly Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 15, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

--GREAT beginner course. It's open, so bad throws go unpunished, but there are enough obstacles to make this interesting.

--Baskets are in good shape, as are the signs.
Not sure the distances are correct on them though, I threw many shots that ended up way short or way past when I gauged them off of the signs.

-Great open, grassy field is good for barefoot rounds on a nice day, which I love.

--Good use of the shrubbery on hole 1, 3, 4 and 5.

--Perfect flow from hole to hole.

--Good use of the power towers on #2 and #7. Makes for a bit of an obstacle.

Cons:

--Basket confusion. Hole 1's basket is tucked away behind a clump of small bushes, while 8's is out in the open right next to it. Imagine my surprise when I thought I was parked but had to approach instead.

--The pars are generous. I scored my first double eagle ever on hole 9. Sarcastic WOOOO!

--Tees could use a bit of work.

--I don't think I saw any trash cans, but I hope people can hold onto their trash for 20 minutes until they get back to the parking lot.

Other Thoughts:

This course wood be a good one for a wide open safari round. Minimal hazards in the way could make for some sweet holes. The second time through, I made up some power line tower mandos (through the big triangle). Potential to be fun if you make it that way.

--I came soooo close to a 18 here, but my putt was rejected by the chastity belt. I hate those baskets.

All in all, I was super impressed with this tiny 9 holer. It's a great course to bring beginners to help them learn, and to show off some pitch and putt skills
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Perfect Pitch & Putt Possibilities! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

As someone mentioned earlier, this little course plays on one of those neighborhood strips of park land which really aren't much good for anything else. The course plays four holes down and five back back under the power lines although those lines barely come into play. Bring a putter and a mid-range. The natural tees are fine for this baby as only # 9 is longer than 300 and barely that at 315'. There is a bit of thick rough along the right side of # 5 coming back.

The pars on the signs are for the elementary kids so this is another course where you can rack up some eagles or maybe your first double-eagle.

There are just a few bushes in the way for obstacles, no trees, but the wind was challenging on the day that I played.

Cons:

If you know you're coming to play a pitch & putt, then you shouldn't look at any of these as Cons BUT if I have to spell them out for you:

The course presents little challenge for most players.
The natural pads.
The flatness of the course.
The lack of a signature hole.
The lack of natural scenic beauty.
The lack of water features.
Little to no amentities.

Other Thoughts:

Par-west is what it is. It is an enjoyable little pitch & putt. It's a great place for junior high or elementary school kids. It's a nice place to play that quick 20 minute round. These 2.0 Beginner type courses have a place in our sport and this one fills that niche perfectly!
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gripNrip91
Experience: 13.8 years 18 played 2 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great for beginners, and fun for expirenced players to park with their fairways/mids

Cons:

Short, ony one hole(9) breaks 300 feet, if you are an expirenced player all you need is a putter and a few mids, maybe a fairway driver

Other Thoughts:

Would make a fun Ace Race course
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Disc Golf Dude
Experience: 24 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 28, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

this course is a good course for beginners or if u on ur way from work u can stop by and play a quick round. the obstacles are pretty cool, it has bushes u hav to get around. its good for practicing ur drives and putts

Cons:

not many cons to this course besides the bushes. they are very thorny so hopefully u dont land in them. and it can get buggy at later hours. and the pars are kinda messed up

Other Thoughts:

hav fun practicing. its a good little course
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BrompoJr
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Easy to walk, easy to follow holes, and obstacles (including bushes, trees, and powerline towers) make this course enjoyable. Very good for beginners and kids. Also, did not have to wait as we were the only ones on the course.

Cons:

Short holes, ground is flat with no hills or elevation change. Although obstacles exist, they seldom play much of a factor because of the distance and flat ground.

Other Thoughts:

If I did not live so close, I probably would not play this course again. Others in the area, including West Pulaski and Elm Creek are superior.
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a_beautifulplace
Experience: 21 years 36 played 8 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Was in the area so... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 20, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

I really like the holes on this course. I think they have a good layout going and playing amongst the power lines is kind of cool (though they rarely come into play) It's a very quick nine, it has great baskets, and it's very straight forward and good for a quick eighteen.

Cons:

Be ready to hunt for your disc if you wander into the big bushes. This place ate a disc and a windbreaker of mine. I would also note that if you are driving from the metro to play this course, I would recommend stopping at West Pulaski to truly make the trip worth your while, as this course is extremely short. But as I said, a quick eighteen was very fun.

Other Thoughts:

Play this if you're planning on heading up this way to check out the few courses in the area (mainly West Pulaski), I made a nice day out of playing Pulaski a few times and then P-W. Very easy course but still has a very unique character.
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ejsandstrom
Experience: 12 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Confidence Booster 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 23, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a great place for the family or beginners. If you want to get a quick round in, it can be played in about 15-20 minutes.The baskets are really nice and in good shape. At most there have been 2 other groups playing, so there is never a wait.

Cons:

SHORT. The 9th hole is around 300 ft and is a par 5. Almost all of the holes are wide open or have 1 obstacle. The right side of the course plays down peoples back yards. One time a dog ran out onto the course.

Other Thoughts:

It is nice to have a course close but after playing it a few time all of the holes become deuce-able. Great for improving your mid range and putting.
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gbpremo
Experience: 20.1 years 59 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Bring your putters! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 4, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course will make you feel great about yourself. Bring your midrange and putter.

Cons:

This year they moved a few tee boxes which means they managed to make the longer holes shorter. The holes arent very original.

Other Thoughts:

If your looking for a some where to take beginner friends where they shouldnt be able to lose a disc this is the course.
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 480 played 478 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Very Short 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Aces!
-Nice Baskets
-Good parking
-Bathroom at start
-Easy to follow layout
-A few blind tees
-Hole 7 basket is underneath a power line and I enjoyed that layout.
-Good for practicing approach shots and midrange drives.
-Very quick round if you want to throw in limited time.
-Park appeared to be used solely for disc golf
-Not too crowded ever
-Losing a disc shouldn't be a big problem unless you throw it into the rough on the right side of the last 4 holes.
-Great signage with par, distance and map

Cons:

-Tees were gravelly which isnt all bad but it was wet when I played so they were mushy.
-Very very short, only one hole above 300 and most were 150-250.
-Not alot of elevation.
-Small park
-Pars of 4 and 5 on holes that are pretty easy par 3s on other courses.

Other Thoughts:

This park is an average city park disc golf course that is put on land that isnt useful for much of anything else. The park is small and the 9 holes are crammed in there pretty good and all have to be short. The last hole is 315 and wide open for the longest on the course. If you live in the area go ahead and play it but it's nothing special.
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Cradical
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.8 years 110 played 61 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 2, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course is very easy to follow and you can see most of the holes from the parking lot, which is right next to the first tee.
There is a good amount of obstacles on all the holes, you're always having to shoot around something or over something.
This would be a good beginner course because there is relatively little distance ( I used a putter on most holes) but there are a large amount of obstacles you need to throw around.
The baskets are all in really good condition and the course flows nicely.

Cons:

All the holes are really short, all of them are deucable. There is not elevation change at all, which is understandable due to the small size of the park. Not too many trees are in play, just bushes and power poles.

Other Thoughts:

The reason why I didn't vote this course too highly was because there wasn't anything that was long enough to use a driver. Even if it is meant for begginers, there should still be at least one hole that is long enough to use a driver on.
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