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Red Rocks Comm. College DGC - Old Layout

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Spectre742
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

One of my faves 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 10, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Great new course layout
- Great mix of holes
- Nice use of land and elevation
- Uncrowded
- Nice alternate basket placements
- Disc golf only on most of the course

Cons:

- Dirt Tees
- A little confusing on your first time thru
- Don't land in the ditch. lol
- Parking lot pretty full during the school day

Other Thoughts:

I like the natural feel of this course and play it weekly. It provides a more rugged hiking oriented round of disc golf minus the crowds and joggers etc. that u encounter at other local courses. 2 or 3 rounds make for a satisfying day of discin'
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fireodie
Experience: 4 played 3 reviews
1.50 star(s)

It could be so much more 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

A Short course that is fun with a mid range disc only (and a putter if you want one)

Cons:

Very difficult to navigate the course, tee boxes are very difficult to find esp # 7, 8, and 9 (which I guessed on after finding the basket and wandering around to what seemed like a possible tee.

Other Thoughts:

Lots of room to expand, and the potential is there for a good short course if they improved the tee boxes and made a map or signs pointing to the next hole.
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jace
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.2 years 46 played 33 reviews
2.00 star(s)

comes up short.... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 30, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

There are 9 holes that vary in variety so this is a big plus for the course. Great terrain variety as well.

Good mix of open shots and tree shots to allow you to work your short game on each hole. My opinion is that this course favors a finesse player who isn't worried so much about airing it out on every hole. While you have the opportunity to do it a few times, the course is more about accuracy than shear power.

Very helpful students on campus to help navigate the few holes I was unable to determine where to go. Students actually asked me if I needed help (I must have looked really confused on a couple of occasions....)

Cons:

Needs some ongoing care. My biggest dissappointment was lack of signage and the frustration of navigating the course. It was just very poorly taken care of and my hope would be that a couple of locals could hit the school maintenance crew up for some 4x4 posts and get the course tees numbered! It really would help for out of town players and not so frequent visitors.


Other Thoughts:

From a purist DG perspective:

This course can be played with only a mid-range and a putter and I would encourage more experienced players to take the challenge. I played it with a ROC and a WIZARD and found it a great experience working shots around the trees when applicable. We tend to think we need a driver off every tee box because it's in the bag, but this is a course where the distance just does not really warrant a driver at all (except for 1 hole and I could argue you are better off with a midrange throw at 300' with an approach throw of 150' - but that's just me)

This course is fun to play, but should not be a "wish list" course for the area unless you really have now way to get to another course. There are way too many better courses that are worth the additional drive time!
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tcumpton
Experience: 15 years 5 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Average Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was a short and sweet corse that gave me my fun round of disc golf that I wanted. Baskets were easy to see and out in their own areas so people weren't throwing disc towards you. In a very nice location with very nice college kids hanging around.

Cons:

Gravel pads which were very easy to slip on and no maps at the beginning to show where you were throwing. Bring bug spray because there are a lot of weeds and asmall creek near by that attract the knats.

Other Thoughts:

I had to ask another college student where the next basket was a couple of times and after I got done he told me to go in and get a map if I were to play another round. I would advise you to go in and try to find one before starting.
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14erDisc
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.1 years 40 played 40 reviews
2.00 star(s)

So Much Potential 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

This is a course with amazing potential. Holes 3 and 9 have the ability to be phenomenal holes, and the rest could certainly be top notch. However, this is not the current case. Hole 3 is a downhill shot going across a valley, and finally landing on top of another hill. Hole 9 is an awesome hole which warrants any style of shot that you want. However, you must be very accurate as most of the entire fairway is shrubs and trees. Hole 7 requires you to shoot through a semi-tight corridor, which is always fun.

This course has a good mixture of open grass/dirt, and good sized trees. When you're standing at the tee boxes it is easy to see other even better shots that could be made on the same pin. The course also does a quality job of utilizing the small plot of land they have. It is great to see a disc course here, next to a bunch of flat grasslands.

Cons:

DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS COURSE WITHOUT A MAP. That is, of course, unless you want to just play some safari disc. Most tee pads are incredibly hard to find, even with the map provided on DGCR. This course is pretty much a rambling mess. It has SO MUCH untapped potential... but it seems to stay a massive jumble. You will find yourself a bit confused and underwhelmed by the lack of quality and maintenance of this course. It almost looks like they had no course designer. It is as if some pins were placed out in the field by somebody at some point... and nothing has been done since then. This course is also very susceptible to wind. The wind usually comes from the west, giving massive challenge one of the best holes on the course (hole 3)


INFO FOR FIRST TIMERS:
-Hole one goes from the disc golf course sign, over the half pipe, and into the trees
-Hole two tee is back near the road and does a slight hyzer across the grass field
- Hole 3 is an elevated tee pad and goes across the mini-valley to the pin on top of the hill
-Hole 4 requires you to walk west and downhill, you will see a patch of dirt that resembles a tee-pad. Hole 4 is short and goes uphill.
-Hole 5 tee box is directly north of the Hole 4 basket, and the basket is partially blind, about 300 feet (or more) to the SouthEast
-Hole 6 tee-box is right next to Hole 5 basket, and Hole 6 basket is South of Hole 4 basket and has a faded orange cone on top.
-Hole 7 tee is to the south of basket 6. Throw uphill through a medium sized corridor.
-Hole 8 tee requires you to walk down the road next to the building, and throw back just south of Hole 7 tee.
- For Hole 9, continue walking west (past hole 8 basket) for around 200 feet. There is a bare dirt area that resembles a tee pad. The basket is completely blind, and requires a nice throw (of any kind) over a large area of trees and shrubs.

Other Thoughts:

This place seriously has so much potential. As of now, it was almost hard to rate it a 2/Reasonable, but the few good holes on this course certainly make it more than 1.5/Passable.
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runninggolfer
Experience: 13.2 years 6 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

misnumbered 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 7, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

good course with trees and blid throws..
not too busy..
close to my house..

Cons:

baskets are numbered wrong..so if you do not know the course you will be confused...

Other Thoughts:

cops and security watch you like a hawk..so behave
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aaronoutside
Experience: 13.9 years 15 played 6 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Bring a map 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 17, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Fun course with some varied shots.
-Has distance and a blind shot that make things interesting
-Not too busy
-If you know where you are going this is a lot of fun

Cons:

-Parking can be a pain if you go during classes
-You need a map. I would have had no idea where to go without one.
-No signs
-Tee boxes are gravel or nonexistent

Other Thoughts:

I wouldn't go out of my way to play this course, but it is close to work and I can go on my lunch break, so it is worth while.
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HAWKSNEST1979
Experience: 22.8 years 31 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice Mix of Holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 1, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good variety of holes. Elevation changes, trees, open shots, bootlegs to left a right. Some good thumber shots. Cool mountain views and met some cool people on the course.

Cons:

Only a couple signs showing the way and no numbers on top of the baskets. Dirt tee boxes.

Other Thoughts:

I added a map to the links page which was readily available on the College website. Make sure you print this and take it or you'll definitely have trouble. With the map its easy.

I almost didn't play this course because of some of the other reviews but that would have been mistake. Nice short 9 hole right off the highway and didn't take long to play it. Enjoyed the course and would recommend it and its a good idea to play it with someone who has played it because some tees are out of sight or hard to see.
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mgcarney
Experience: 14.9 years 94 played 55 reviews
0.00 star(s)

Hot day 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

The few pros to this course would be the dedicated students who helped me somewhat find my way around the course.

Cons:

Outside of that, the course was only marked in two places, and you basicaly have to guess your way through the only nine hole that is unmaintained enough to lose a disc. There is litter in many places including a traffic cone resting on one basket. The tee pads are not marked. They are simply patches of gravel. I have never thought so poorly of a course before. There are many places that would make for very logical pin locations that they simply avoid, i.e. #2. The pin could've been stretched out over the open field, but instead it was a short left handed hole. Difficult, but not very interesting. Until this course gets a major face lift, only students here should have a reason to come and play it.

Other Thoughts:

When I played this course, it was over 100 degrees which added to the unpleasantness.
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srm_520
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20 years 156 played 142 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A Mediocre Course at a Great Location 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

The terrain of this course is fantastic, playing over a group of hills and bordering a deep ravine by #9. The area and views are great playing at the base of the Rockies, and the DGA baskets are in great shape. There is a decent amount of foliage throughout the course, and used well on #7 and the redone #9.

BEST HOLE/S: #7

Cons:

Navigation is the biggest problem you'll face here. There are signs on #2 and #3 tee boxes, but they are laminated paper, so don't expect them to last past the summer season. I ended up playing what I believed to be the correct and most current course design, but it's different from the original layout.

Here's my logical pattern: #2 tee box plays to #3 pin. #3 plays the short distance to the crest of the hill at #4 pin. #4 tee box plays up the hill to pin #5, and #5 tee box plays around the hill in the blind to #2 pin. Number #6 plays normally and #7 back up through the trees. #8 plays along the building and #9 is a blind back over towards #8. However, if you're adventurous, I chose to play some safari on #9 and played it across the ravine and up under the walkway towards the hill. It's a much cooler look and would make for a better epic ending rather than the current weak substitute.

Besides the major navigation issues, the boxes are barely marked and possibly marked incorrectly. They are a mix of concrete walkways and uneven gravel base that makes for poor footing. It basically looks like this is a course lost in time and falling from glory in the redone layout.

WORST HOLE/S: #8

Other Thoughts:

This is great place to have a course, however - it's has too many glaring issues to consider it a top nine hole course in the area. I didn't mind the layout I played and enjoyed the elevation changes and overall distance through the trees. But even a fun layout is killed when you have to spend most of your time determining if you're playing the correct hole. My suggestion is play some safari golf and make up your own layout until someone decides to put in some more TLC and figure out how to mark a course properly. Then hopefully they'll post a map too.
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wolito
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.1 years 88 played 86 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Quick, fast course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 29, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Placed on a college campus with parking next to the first tee. For only 9 holes, there is good variety here. Hole two is long and open and there are a few that are crowded with trees. Baskets are in great shape. Teepads range from dirt to gravel to sidewalk. Teesigns on most of the holes. Great views of the surrounding mountains, this might actually be the best thing about the course.

Cons:

Nothing too exciting here. Nothing too long to challenge the better players. A fairway driver and putter is probably all you need. Navigation issues on the course as to where to go to next. This is really a problem on some of the holes as I accidentally threw on the wrong baskets. I parked in the lot right next to the course, I think you need a permit or something to park there so you might want to watch that.

Other Thoughts:

This is a quick course to play. If you were a student there you could easily play between classes. Short and quick that provides a good fix. If looking for a relaxing time, then hang out here, if you need to challenge your game, probably want to go someplace else. I could see it as getting rather boring for a beginner in no time at all.
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bookmunkie
Experience: 2 played 1 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Not What It Used To Be 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 18, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

For me it's within walking distance of home and for the many students at Red Rocks Community College it's extremely convenient. Rumor has it that the course will be expanded to 18 holes.

Cons:

In my opinion the course is poorly maintained. For a school campus I am shocked by the amount of alcohol bottles and cans littering the course and the lack of appropriate receptacles. The tee markers were never sunk into the ground deeply enough and have consequently been pulled up, knocked over, and thrown around, and have never been put back. The first change made to the course in the time I've been playing there was moving the 9th tee but the sign notifying players was flimsy cardboard that didn't last long and the old tee marker was never removed which confused new players.

I also think the transition to the new layout has been handled rather poorly. The school has apparently made maps, but they're impossible to get a hold of. The holes haven't been renumbered where needed, which is as simple an undertaking as putting stickers on the baskets. The worst part is the redone 9th hole and the new 4th hole. The 4th hole is too short to be any sort of a challenge and the 9th hole is short and requires a blind throw over trees making it easy to lose a disk or hit players flowing you on the course.

Other Thoughts:

If it weren't the only course within walking distance of my apartment I would quit playing at this course until the rumored expansion to 18 holes.

Also, a quick note, I selected 2-4 for number of times played; that's just since the changes made. I've played at this course at least once a week for about a year now
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DGWookie
Experience: 14.8 years 21 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Gone are the days 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 18, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is more of an update to make mention of the course changes

#1 plays the same. The long #2 and #3 holes across the open field are no more. #2 tee pad is a painted portion of sidewalk that plays over to the old #3 basket. #4 that went across the gully is now #3. New #4 is a way too easy filler hole. 5 - 8 play the same way. #9 has been changed also. The basket is now a little east of the old tee pad and you play it blind from behind trees and scrub.

Cons:

Signature #9 hole is gone. No more tomahawks over the roof or drives under the walkway :(
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TalbotTrojan
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.6 years 112 played 104 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Ready For Change 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 14, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice baskets are probably the best thing about this course. There are some good holes that have a good amount of risk and reward. The weeds were mowed on the holes off of grass. There is a good varience in lengths and you will be asked to throw several different types of shots. The special features of this course and the use of the land make it a good and unique experience. The course is located near the heart of this community college campus offering some nicer ameneties. And apparently there is somewhere that you can pick up a map of the course.

Cons:

The longer holes are all wide open taking away some difficulty that could have been there. There is only nine holes right now. The tee pads are marked only by a post in the ground with a number offering no information as to where the hole is or where the actual teeing line is. Based on the worn paths in the dirt people have attempted to move tees closer to holes than were origionally intended. This course plays around a nice community college but the current layout could force the course to close for school events. When school is in session I would imagine that this course will get busy, especially with first timers. The regular crowd that appeared to be there when I was there was not what I would call your typical disc golf crowd and not in the positive sense. Unless you know the course you will have to rely on inconsistently worn paths to find your way around without a map.

Other Thoughts:

I was able to play this course for the first time with jroll from DGCR who has played this course before. It made the negatives about this course really not matter as much. The best news that I got from this round is that they are planning on making this course an 18 holer in the nest couple of months using land that you can see from the current coruse that looks great for DG. The sad news behind this is that a few of the signature holes will be cut from the course in all likelihood. I say this mostly in reference to hole 9 which goes under an indoor pedestrian walkway with lots of cement posts to miss. There is great potential for this course when it changes but get out and play in now before it does.
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progolfer33
Experience: 16.8 years 13 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 14, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

For students of the college, this is a great way to waste a little time by playing a very decent 9-hole course. There is a good mixture of long and short, power and finesse.

This course is rarely busy, especially during the day, so sometimes I find myself using the holes for putting practice

Cons:

My two favorite holes here play across a soccer field, but these holes also cause the course to close regularly for events.

I also wish that the course was 18-hole, but they did the best with what they had.

My only grip with the course itself is the 9th hole. It may be the most memorable, but it is also my least favorite. I have heard that they plan on changing the hole, so kudos to that.

Other Thoughts:

I just recently learned that I was playing the wrong tee on the 9th hole. Make sure you don't play the first one and that you make the trek across the creek to the much better one.
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DGtourist
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.9 years 188 played 103 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun with hills 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 30, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

The most memorable hole on this course plays under a pedestrian catwalk that connects two buildings on the campus. It plays slightly up hill and forces you to take a low line. The others play up and down a hillside with sparse trees mostly the short types you would find in the prairie as you near the mountains. The natural setting parts of the course are pretty fun. When the course gets out of the trees it compensates by either being long or having tricky elevation changes.

I was able to gain access to the main building and use the washroom like a normal human being. If not a golfer will have to make plans before hand because there isn't any other places nearby to use. This course is pretty fun. When I played, on a weekend it was not very crowded. Pretty and scenic piece of land that overlooks the city and has a front row seat to the mountains. A good smattering of birdie opportunities and being able to walk a natural setting made the course fun for me.

Cons:

I was not a big fan of the holes that just traverse across a giant group of soccer fields. Plus I imagine that when they are in use they are unplayable. On the plus side, these two holes are quite long which always somehow makes up for being wide open. I could see bumping the score up if it had the amenities such as signs and cement tee pads that lessor pieces of land have at other courses.

Other Thoughts:

I'm unsure of how the course is with from basket to next tee issues because I played with a great tour guide. I really enjoyed having a stress free round that I was waiting in line to throw. If I weren't so tired from playing another course that day I sure I could have played this course two or three times in a row. Being right in the foothills imagine that wind can be a common issue. I got to play this course in the summer and there were not many students around, I can only imagine how different of a scene this courses is when school in full session.
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P_eye
Experience: 18.2 years 46 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

okay... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Mountains nearby. Elevation changes. Pretty girls walking by.

Cons:

Short and boring. Lack of signs.

Other Thoughts:

Not sure why this gets 3 stars? People scoring this a 3 messes up the grading scale. I played Johnny Roberts right after playing this and it was waaay better. It scores a 3.5...
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waynewf
Experience: 23.8 years 31 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice little course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 18, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very scenic course with a little mix of terrain that makes it interesting. I am biased because I only live 10 minutes away, but I really like this little course. You don't need to be overly powerful to play well here. #4 and #9 are both very fun holes that I will sometimes play over and over when there's not many people around.

Cons:

It's a little on the short side and can have a high amount of pedestrian traffic with the school. I've never had this issue, but I could see it happening. I also wish this course was 18 holes. They appear to have the space to do it, but I'm not sure they will.

Other Thoughts:

Overall I really enjoy this course, I wouldn't drive too far out of my way to play it, but there's enough disc golf out this way, you could easily play 3 courses in an afternoon.
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Camgolfer
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.8 years 51 played 28 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Very Enjoyable 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 22, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

There are many different types of holes in the course. You have some straightaways free of obstacles and some that have many trees lining the fairway. This course offers elevation changes. The grounds are well maintaned. Bakset to tee box walk is a good flow. Most holes are easy to find after the completion of the previous hole. Hole 9 makes for a very intersting and challenging shot through a big bank of trees and under a tight bridge. I enjoyed the 4th hole and the 6th hole. This course has opportunites for every type of shot. This course is good for tag plays and a nice place to enjoy the sun setting over the Rocky Mountains as you band the chains.

Cons:

The tee pads seemed a little worse for the wear. I can only assume that the snow and rain in the past few weeks has cause the crushed gravel tee boxes to wear away. The tee boxes could have better signage as to which hole and which way you are throwing. No huge cons other than I wish it were an 18 hole course.

Other Thoughts:

There is a lot of wildlife in this park. I would be careful for larger wildlife in the dusk and early evening hours out here. The Community College has done a good job at making a nice little course. The makes use of different shots and ways to get out of situations. A very solid three course. I imagine it is the biggest recreation draw on campus because the halfpipe near hole 1 is sad.

I just learned today that the school would prefers golfers to use the new tee area for hole #9. This tee is on the other side of the ditch area. Cross under the bridge and it is to your right side.
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jroll
Experience: 24.1 years 35 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 25, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a great quick course for someone without a lot of time or a group doing a tour of the three small courses in the area (2 people, 2 rounds = 1 hour), nice and technical for most of the round. Love hole 4 when I don't overthrow it. # 9 under the bridge is fun and frustrating at the same time. Great course for someone looking to learn the game. I only wish it was 18. there is potential for expansion at some point. Bathrooms and water refills available

Cons:

Short, hole # 9 bending your plastic, hole 2 and 3 are long and wide open with zero obstacles. the occasional gigantic group of new players.

Other Thoughts:

There are a few spots with amazing views and overall is a nice clean course. great for the occasional quick round or the students but that's about it
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