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Woods at Beauty Hill - Lynx

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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31 years 764 played 386 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Hidden Treasure In New Hampshire 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 19, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

On some of these private farmhouse places , there is a little thought that goes into the design of a course ,where you throw over some hay bales and enter a few trees ,,,, The Woods At Beauty Hill is NOT one of those places . Even though the property is a bit out of the way from the highways , the nice drive through New Hampshire is well worth it . There is an okay sized gravel parking lot when you pull in ( Look for the sign from the road ) . There is a sign near the lot asking you to walk around the barn to register . There are waiver papers and a slot to put your money in . Yes , it's Pay To Play . This is also a private course and you can tell that your money goes back into it . A bathroom is next to where you pay . The Lynx is the highest rated and most difficult course of the 2 full courses here .
The Equipment - There is a putting basket , and a driving net out in the open . There are multiple tees here . The shorter placements are natural , but there are brick pads in the long settings . The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers with red flags on top . The signage is original and fits perfectly with a woods course . The are old style wooden signs with creative names for each hole , like The Artful Dodger . or " Your About To Hit A Tree And Cost Yourself A Stroke , Mr Frosty " ( Okay , I made that one up , but it happened ) . You will like the hole names , though . There are benches at the pads , and even brooms to sweep those pads if they accumulate sticks or dirt . I was stunned when I found out that the holes have pvc pipes in the ground every so many feet that count down how far from the basket you are .I don't remember ever seeing that on course holes before .
The Landscape -The course was clean , the grass had been recently mowed and there was a minimum of sticks and debris on the fairways or pads . The course is well looked after . If you like a little elevation with your round , Lynx provides it . Lots of uphill and downhill grades & small hills to throw from or to . This course is mostly woods , with a few holes towards the end that pop out and let you air out a few drives . This has both scenic woods , and great farm atmosphere when in the open . There is even a chicken coop in hole #2's fairway that you have to throw around or over . There are cool rock walls that will come into play or that you will see throughout your round .
The Highlights - Great holes start right out of the gate . #2 is a drive straight up a hill with a chicken coop near the end of the fairway . The basket sits beyond and guarded by a couple of trees . #3 is right down the hill ( 390' ) to the basket set in the trees . #4 is a 484' uphill shot with a rock wall to your left and more open to the right , but you have to hit a small opening into the woods , with the basket up a hill . #11 310' is called Diamond on the tee sign because you have a right and left fairway to access the basket . #12 ( 550' )might be the most difficult hole on the course . It is an uphill grade drive with a rock wall dropoff on your left , to a 90 degree right turn midway to the basket on a tight fairway with little to no green . Trees will battle you throughout .#18 , 482', is a nice finishing hole . It drifts slightly, downhill , with a treeline on your immediate right and open space on the left . At the very end , the fairway banks left and the basket is in a clearing just beyond .
Disc Risk - moderate to low . I can't speak for the fall , when the leaves are on the ground , but the discs that I threw were easy to find in both the woods and the open . The only problem you will face is a rollaway from a drive that hits a tree . It can move your disc 150' + .
Time - It took me about 75 minutes to play . A group of 4 will finish in about 2 hours twenty minutes . Take your time and enjoy the view . Course designer Blaze Konefal did a great job with the course design , and the uniqueness of the signs , tee pads and the marked footage of the pvc pipes in the fairways make you want to see it for yourself .

Cons:

#1 Getting Here - I admit , it's a little out of the way for everyone but the locals . Not many are" just passing through " Center Barnstead .
#2 Pay To Play - I have to mention it . $5 for 3 hours , and $8 to play all day . There is an honor box on the side of the barn .I thought it was a bargain . Make Sure you pay it . They are private and opened up their homestead to you , when they could have made it an exclusive members or tournaments only course .

Other Thoughts:

This is one of those " Sleeper " courses that you happen to go to because no one you know has ever played here . The Woods At Beauty Hill is worth the drive . Lynx is the strongest of 2 full courses and a kiddie course/ace run on the other woods . Lynx is subtle , very quiet , unique and challenging . You will hear and see nature at its best while you walk through the woods section .There is plenty of variety here , with a good mix of right and left holes . Bring your technical A game with you , or suffer . There are plenty of risk/reward lanes to the basket . After all of the elevation , you will know that you are finishing when you step on tee pad #18 and see the sign Dog Tired ( it made me laugh , because I still had to play the Cougar course ) .
Check out the view here , then the land ( 18th century farmhouse , looking down the valley . and up at Mt. Chocorua.
Thank You for opening up your land giving me the opportunity to spend a part of my day doing what I love .

My Recommendation - Plenty of tees for the family or newbies and 1 discers to play along .Locals should love having this as their go-to course . Intermediates to pros will like the technical aspects to the Lynx course . Travelers - well , it's out of the way , and extreme for a leg stretch , but worth it . If flying in to Manchester for business , rent a car , come up a day early and spend it here . Course Collectors , there are 3 courses for the taking and the mini course will help you complete all 3 in about 3 hours . Not only worth the drive , but you will be impressed with the course(s) .
This is more of a destination than a play " only if you are in Northern New Hampshire " .If playing or traveling through New Hampshire PLAY THIS COURSE !!!!
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Jeriicco
Experience: 19.1 years 23 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

It's a beauty Eh? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 20, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Beautiful scenery, very private with nothing but nature and disc golf

-Nice hole variation, uphill and downhill drives, open fairways and narrow woods shots.

-Restroom and practice area with putting basket and a net to warm up arm at beginning of course

-The people who I believe own the property are very friendly and often will come out and greet disc golfers

Cons:

-Pay to play, it's not expensive but most courses in the region are generally free so this is a little bit of a con

-This course is in the middle of nowhere so you will probably have to travel a good distance to play it, it's worth the drive...reaching for cons because this is such a excellent course

Other Thoughts:

This course is in a very remote area which means you will have no distractions and be completely submerged in nature. Beauty Hill is a perfect name as this course takes you on a hike through the woods along a large hillside which plays perfectly for disc golf. It does a great job of mixing in open fairways even though most of the course is in the sticks. Most holes have nice elevation change, you are either shooting uphill or downhill on a majority of your shots.
This course starts with some more open drives on the first three holes before you get in the thick woods and have to worry about serious tree hazards. My favorite drive is hole three which puts you at the top of a small hill driving through a shallow group of trees and over a large field. Once you get into the woods you get a nice variation of uphill, downhill, hyzer and anhyzer shots but be weary as any given hole you can hit a tree and add several strokes to your total. Some nice narrow drives will test your accuracy before you exit the woods for the final third of the course. Here you'll find some more open drives in a field with the woods line playing like a hazard along the edge of the fairways. Some of the baskets are on hills so if you miss your putt it could go for a long painful roll downhill. I think this is a good course for all player levels and abilities. Beginners may struggle in the woods but it has it's share of open space in sections of the course. More experienced players will have some options as several holes allow for different types of shots from the same spot. Plenty of dog leg drives and steep approaches to challenge even the best of players. If you ever find yourself in this area it is a must play.
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peasebwh
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

New England at it's finest 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 2, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- It's the picture perfect idea and mixture of family and pro.
- Almost no chance to lose your disc. Just a couple holes that have some overgrowth that might make it a challenge if you miss-throw.
- Quiet. Quaint. Turning into a full complex. Signage is great.

Cons:

- Not too many approach options besides what you see.
- Might be a bit too easy for par for vet or pro players.
- No other course really close. If you travel here be ready to travel to go anywhere else.

Other Thoughts:

I'm holding out on my 5 just until I'm absolutely blown away but this course is so close for me. With the growth of it turning into a complex (a warm-up/beginner course and then a big arm pro course) this will make this a must visit destination.

1-Chute) It's straight. Slight down hill. Good warm up hole but keep it low with the overhanging foliage.
2-Upper Dog) Another straight shot but straight through a chicken house, over a rock wall, up a hill. So you probably want to stay a little right and get over and around the obstacles.
3-Power Ade) 390ft on the blues, downhill. You might make it. Get past the field, over the rock wall and into a spacious grove of trees and birdie could be a tap in. You also might be OB in the road if you aren't careful.
4-Dog Wood) So the "par" might be messed up if the short tees and the longs are the same but this dogleg left, uphill is not for the weary. Hills to the left after the turn and thick trees to the right, you don't want to get off the fairway to keep pace.
5-Artful Dodger) If you can dodge a tree you can stick an Ace.
6-Ladel) Your basket is now in a little gully. Drop it in but get out of fairway on either of these holes and you'll likely have to settle for a layup.
7-John's Hollow) Don't over throw down the hill. It's a little tricky to see the basket when full bloom leaves but this is where you don't want to be long.
8-Outer Limit) Uphill dogleg right. Good little hole where you don't want to be in the short conifers to the right and you really can't be left over the wall.
9-Side Kick) Is mostly straight but the basket sits in the side of a hill right behind a grove of bigger trees. Swing it around wide and stick it.
10-Maple Lane) Is straight. Can you keep it straight or will you loss it over the bank on the left or in the thicker little trees on the right. Left is easier to recover from.
11-Diamond) You've got your choice. Left for the anhy or flick floater but don't go long or it will go all the way down the hill. Right and it's a little tighter but with the hyzer run it leaves you with a nice approach. Few more trees to the right than the left so the reward of getting straight to the basket seems "easier" to the left.
12-Rocky Road) It's a straight right turn. Hit the first straight line to the "L" in the wall, then repeat. Rock wall all along your left. Easy right?
13-Wing It) First of a several field throws. Bit of a blind over the hump throw but certainly reachable at 319.
14-Big Pine) Starts off over the field and ends up just back into the woods edge.
15-Meadow Lark) Biggest obstacle might be hitting a bird. Let it fly, play the wind. It's a great time to break out the camera.
16-Jubilee) Hit the gap of the trees and toss your disc back into the woods. Relatively open approach makes for a good welcome back to the woods hole.
17-Horse Corner) The line to the right is pretty good but you can also choose a way through the left if you see it that might be even easier if you hit your release.
18-Dog Tired) Big curve to the right around the edge of the wood. The basket will be right at the crest of a hill so your approach better be sure or your gamble will leave you longer than you started.

Again, come to Beauty Hill. You shouldn't be disappointed. You have a 19th hole back up to the practice basket as you end your round. Hopefully soon the Pro/Big course will be open as well and your $5 can turn to $8 and you can make a day here playing all 3 courses.


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Discette
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 27.6 years 663 played 64 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Destination Course in New Hampshire 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 22, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is an 18 hole course located on a beautiful private farm. The course provides amazing challenge and variety of shots. It winds up, down and around the woods and meadows. Course has that historic New England vibe complete with barn, beautiful trees and old stone walls I played this course as part of a trip playing 12 states in 12 days. This was the only course I played in the state of New Hampshire.

I used bullet points for those that don't want to read the entire review.


Home-style Disc Golf
On my trip, I had the opportunity to play several private farm courses across New England. This farm course has that wonderful New England vibe that you won't find in the rest of the US. Beautiful trees and meadows and moss covered rock walls. Most everything on the farm is homemade and not mass produced. You can see the craftsmanship on the hand painted tees and the brickwork tee pads.


Signs
Every Blue tee has a tee sign showing the location of all four tees and the target. These signs are handcrafted and hand painted. These beautiful home made tee signs show that great signs don't need to have computer generated graphics and full color printing to be top notch. Home made details are one of things I really loved about the private "Farm Courses" I played across New England.

Multiple Tees
Each hole has up to four different tees. The longest blue tees have brick tee pads, signs and some have benches. Each tee sign shows the locations for all the tees. Every tee is marked with color coded PVC pipes that include the distance from that tee. Some holes have up to four different tees, and some have shared tees.

Well Maintained
I really appreciate a well maintained course. On my visit all the grass was mowed and all the signs and tees were in great shape. There was no garbage, butts or graffiti to be seen A couple of the shorter tees could have used a little trimming.

Fun for All Abilities
Since there are four tees on most holes, this course is suitable for players of all abilities. The long doglet left Hole 4 is an exceellent example of how you place long to short tees. There really isn't a lot of rough for players to lose discs and no bodies of water in play.

Challenge
This course requires thinking and placement to score well. I would say this course is not quite a championship course, but it does have a few holes with a championship challenge. If you play smart you can get the pars. However, you are welcome to try for the birdie, but it might not be as easy as
it looks.

Compact Design
This course is thoughtfully laid out and doesn't require a lot of extra walking to get from tee to tee. There is the option to stop after Hole 14 or take a quick break and refill water jug at the shed and use the restroom.


Personality
This course also has some great personality starting with the fact each hole has a name that is mostly descriptive or a little humorous. I think we all know what to expect when we come to hole named "Rocky Road". There are amazing old trees lining the fairways of 10 and 11. Like many courses in New England, there are several old rock walls among the course lining fairways creating that unique NE feel. Hole 2 is a steep uphill throw over a working hen house to a basket framed behind twin trees.

Navigation
Excellent signs and compact design make it very easy to find your way around the course. I don't remember if there were "next tee" signs anywhere, but the were all very easy to find. I didn't need the map and I didn't have to do any backtracking to find next tee.

Only one course in New Hampshire
I was hoping on my trip that I could play the top rated course in each state. At the time of my trip, this course was not the top rated New Hampshire course here at DGCR. (It has now risen to the top spot.) I am so glad I chose this course. It came to choosing between public Pinnacle with rough gravel tees or a well maintained private course. While I was only in New Hampshire for a day, this course really sums up the rural beauty and relaxing atmosphere I felt in New Hampshire.

Destination worthy
While the course may have been a little out of my way, it was well worth the time and effort needed to get here. The small fee is well worth the price. Woods at Beauty Hill is a true disc golf destination. Please don't forget to check in and pay before you play. Like all destination courses, it has a great challenge, a unique personality, easy to navigate and is just plain fun!


Kids, carts and strollers
There should be no problem with carts and strollers. Probably not ideal for kids in strollers. The first three holes have some steep up and down. The rest of the terrain is more level, but roots and rocks abound. Older kids will be able to walk and can even play along from one of the shorter tees. The shortest tees take a lot of the distance and obstacles out of play. They have loaner discs available in the shed.

Restroom
There is a well maintained portable restroom near the barn and check in kiosk.

Pay to Play
Don't forget to check in and pay before you start to play. Be respectful that someone has opened their home to you. Be sure to take all your trash with you and leave it better than you found it.

Cons:

Not enough time
The only real con is I wish I had allowed more time to play the other courses on site and enjoy the peace and relaxation. Woods At Beauty Hill is truly a destination, not just a course to hit on a drive by.

Late fall shaggy
Not really a con with such a well maintained course, but a couple of the shorter tees were getting a little shaggy. That should all go away with the leaves come winter. I didn't see the unfair fairways that early reviewers complained about. Apparently the course has matured and the fairways have been trimmed up over the years since those reviews.

Other Thoughts:

Thank you
I want to thank the owners for opening up their home to disc golfers. Thank you for the opportunity to play your course and enjoy the unique beauty of your part of the world. I will fondly remember my time at your course for many years to come.


All that
Many courses I play on road trips, I only get to play once. This is a course that I immediately wanted play again. It provided that challenge that you know if you had another chance you could get that par or the birdie if you "only would have". This course also had a great personality and vibe that made me want to slow down, relax and enjoy the beauty and quiet atmosphere. This course fired up my game and brightened my world all at the same time. Some courses have great personality and some have great challenge and some, like Woods At Beauty Hill Lynx have it all!
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jsemales
Experience: 19.8 years 91 played 39 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Staple of my yearly play 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 13, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

An absolute must play for anyone who is ever in the area. This is a secluded slice of serenity. The course is artfully designed, meticulously maintained, and an absolute delight to play. The first hole is a beautiful sloping down shot that will inspire and motivate you throughout the entire round. Blaze, and his family, have really developed an absolute gem on their property. The hosts are positively charming. Blaze, if he isn't too busy keeping the course in order, will occasionally throw a few holes with you and give you a tour of the upcoming extension. There is a practice basket and a throwing net for ample warm up before you start your round. The pro shop has a huge selection of discs for sale or loan. The course plays fairly quickly so you can get a couple rounds in if you have the arm for it.

Cons:

The course is not beginner friendly. It will really challenge new players.

Other Thoughts:

Love this course. You guys are the best.
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Polecat-Meow
Experience: 12.6 years 44 played 11 reviews
5.00 star(s)

A True Gem 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 11, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Secluded, bucolic, peaceful. This course has the feel of 'adventure disc golf' but is laid out to play relatively quickly and has enough gentle pin locations to make the challenging/longer holes less demoralizing. Interactions with the proprietors/guests at the farm have been great. Plenty of loaner discs nowadays in the shed. All the blue T's are superb and seem to grip in any weather. Interesting scavenger hunt can be fun for young and old alike: lots of interesting odds and ends tucked away in the trees; the course has a certain rural artisan attitude. This is also a great wintertime course for the more rugged disc enthusiast.

Cons:

Hole 8 needs drainage work, it gets muddy in the middle. Some of the holes feel similar to one another at first (5 & 17, 9 & 11, 6 & 16). After several times playing this course the subtle differences become apparent but some suggestive tree-trimming is needed to accentuate the unique lines of each hole.

Other Thoughts:

I'm not sure if this is the Harmon Hills of the north or if Harmon Hills is the Beauty Hill of the south but they feel very alike. It is possible, and awesome, to play Harmon Hills at sunset or sunrise and drive north to do the same at Beauty Hill (or vise versa). If there is a path to disc golf nirvana it looks a lot like that.
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Lupulus
Experience: 7.7 years 14 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great, varied course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 3, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Wide variety of hole types
- Brick tee pads for the long tees
- Usually three separate tee lengths
- Well maintained
- Decent signage
- Some fun alternate lines through the trees if you are willing to risk it

Cons:

- Occasional bugs
- Some of the wooded holes have trees in the fairways that discs (my discs, at least) seem to find every time

Other Thoughts:

Fun and well-maintained private course with a huge range of shot types. The course starts out in the open near a barn and the first three holes are mostly wide open. The course then transitions to the woods with a mix of short and long holes made technical by trees and elevation changes. The course owners have done a good job of providing holes with left and right doglegs, long straight holes, and up and downhill shots.

Toward the end of the course, the holes are placed in a large field, which allows for some fun power shots, especially on the 570 foot par 5. The 18th is a 400+ foot open field hole with a dogleg right that plays well to my LHBH.

Additionally, the Woods at Beauty Hill has an 18 hole par 2 course and the owners have completed the front 9 of a 10,000+ foot par 4 and 5 course. Both provide different challenges and are lots of fun to play.
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Upshawt1979
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Premium Member
Experience: 20.8 years 548 played 429 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A Lot in a Name 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

The Lynx course in The Woods at Beauty Hill has several excellent holes, in any degree from wide open to thick woods. The bricks paving the blue tees serve well as firm, level launchpads, and there are signs for all. The signs have a nickname for each hole and the other vitals with a rudimentary map. Minimum of 2 tees on every hole, not all are decked out like the blues. The DISCatchers look good and do what they do. I liked the scene walking up to the practice basket and driving net behind the barn. There was a also shed with loaner discs, message board, cooler with drinks for sale, a porto-potty, and other nice amenities. Stepping on the first tee everything was starting nicely. I like to throw down from the top of a hill, and that's what you get here. About 300' and not a lot of trees in the fairway. Got a birdie right out of the gate. Two is an about face and throw back up the hill. Mostly open except the shed that is right in front of the basket, which I nailed with my drive. Oops. I did manage to lob a thumbed over the top and save par. Three turns facing down hill again, 100' longer than the first hole. Still with a lot of airspace above the fairway, until you near bottom of the hill where the basket is protected by a rock wall, and some trees as well. Great hole. The next few holes take you through a more wooded portion of the same hillside. Hole 4 starts at the bottom, a par 5 dogleg left. Tough, but fair. 5, 6, and 7 are shorter in distance, heavier woods, and the downhill gravity assist on 7. I was shooting 1 under par to this point, but I lost my mojo on "The Outer Limit", hole 8 is a little longer. I got a good drive off, just couldn't get it in the basket and made bogey. 9 and 11 got me as well, and all the sudden I am 2 up and facing another tough par 5. 12 is named "Rocky Road" and the more literal interpretation is the accurate take. Nothing sweet about this, unless you get the par. A long, low drive to the elbow in front of a rock wall, and a sharp right turn, looking up the hill, still a good distance through a narrow wooded line to the target. I got the par, and 13 opened up into the flat, spacious meadow at the top of the hill. 13 and 14 are along the edges of the trees, RHBH hyzer shots of 319' and 240', respectively. I got birdies on both of them, after a good putt on 14. Hole 15 is long, a par 4 that crosses the flat, wide open center of the meadow. It is fun to bust out the big guns and just chuck it, and this is as simple as that. You, a long stretch of grass, and the basket. 16 and 17 play back into the woods, 16 longer, and 17 with more trees. 18 is open on the left side, and a dogleg right down the hill. A 372' par 3 that I couldn't handle. Bogey on the last hole put me at 1 over par (60), according to the scorecard I printed from the link.

Cons:

There was a little mud, but not bad considering rain the night before. 15 is kind of bland, but the only total yawner on the course. Would you rather walk past and not throw? OK.

Other Thoughts:

Lynx is a really solid course, fairly rated around 4 by my standards. The atmosphere is relaxing, and course is well conceived and executed. I didn't play the other course on site, the much shorter 18 hole Bobcat. There were 5 holes of a third, uncompleted course (Cougar?) that were also playable. The Lynx is enough reason to go check it out. If you have time, the rest is bonus golf.
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blumonk
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Must-Play Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

*Brick tee boxes for all blue tees are nice.
*The owners are very friendly, always glad you came, and often host youth group and school kid outings in order to further the sport.
*Practice basket and huck net.
*Bobcat course to work on your short game is a nice change of pace and a 3rd course of traditional size and design is currently in the works.
*Nice use of the elevation from a few tee boxes to rain down from.
*Exceptionally clean.
*Some random items located throughout for children to play I Spy, and I THINK there's a hole-by-hole listing of the items available at the Pro Shop.
*Some very old and beautiful trees give the woods holes a very rustic feel.

Cons:

*As a LHBH player, most holes seem to either be neutral or favor RHBH.
*A few tees have some tree locations that prevent a clear and obvious lane to shoot for and leave you to simply pray.
*It's kind of middle-of-nowhere, but totally worth the trip.

Other Thoughts:

Although I don't get over there a lot, I'm always reminded of why I love this course whenever I do go.
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Kinsman
Experience: 14 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Old New England farm course are always some of my favorites to play and Woods at Beauty Hill is no different. Set in the beautiful rolling hills of southern NH, the course opens with nice combination of downhill and uphill holes on open fields before heading into the woods. Wooded holes were well trimmed and maintained. A few more open field shots on the back nine where wind could certainly be a factor on some days. Brick paved tee pads on all the blue tees, but shorter all-natural tees are marked on most holes.

Cons:

A few of the wooded holes seem to have a few too many random trees in the fairways. Lots of luck involved depending on how the disc kicks. Lots of short par 3's but there are enough longer holes to keep things interesting.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this is a fun course in a beautiful setting. Not a whole lot of challenge, but enough variety to keep things interesting.
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Ctufankjian
Experience: 11.8 years 5 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice quiet course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 25, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good variety if holes between woods and fields. Nice tee pads and baskets throughout. Small 9 hole putter course on the side. Extremely quiet. Great practice fixtures. The least busy course in NH IMO.

Cons:

Not particularly well designed compared to other area courses. Some holes should be completely vamped IMO. Which is generally why designers try to do it right the first time. Not as well maintained as some other courses ie long grass,etc. Not as challenging as others either.
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C6H12O6
Experience: 17 years 41 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Excellent Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is easy to navigate, has brick tee pads on every hole, and is a great mix of wooded and non-wooded shots. There is a small pro shop, score cards, and pencils. This course makes good use of the natural elevation, and requires touch shots, straight shots, and long shots in the open.

Cons:

Non- Really. I played this course in the poring rain, so I don't have much to say about that

Other Thoughts:

This course is a must visit if you are in New Hampshire. The course is heavily wooded, but there are fairways, and there are only one or two holes that could be considered "poke and hope." There are plenty of birdies to be had, and a couple open holes on the back nine to crush on. Come and play this course to support the wonderful private courses of new England
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davistd0
Experience: 15 years 85 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Beautiful Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 13, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The tee pads are cement/brick and are all in great shape. There are multiple tees on each hole, but the closer tees are natural. Great hole variety, 5 field and 13 woods. The woods holes follow what look like old farm roads with rock walls along some of the fairways. A few fairways have massive old pine trees along one side that provide long, straight low-ceiling shots. Many holes have significant elevation change that plays a huge role in your shots. Course is easy to follow and has good signage. Very friendly owners.

Cons:

Some of the fairways a little strange. Example 11, 12, 16. It's tough to say exactly why these hole rub me the wrong way. I guess they just don't strike me as "disc golf holes." They feel like tee + basket + X = good hole but the X is missing. I won't dock more than 1/2 for this since I can't even define it.
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benjah
Experience: 11.7 years 8 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Amazing course!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 4, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Very well maintained and uniquely challenging.

- Loved the diversity of the holes. Some good bomber holes, but also good technical short holes.

- The brick tee pads were very nice.

- Exceptionally clean.

- Clear walking paths and signage, we didn't struggle to find one hole.

- One of the owners came out to greet us and they were very nice.

- Definitely worth the $5.

Cons:

It's honestly a struggle to find a major con, but I guess if there was two things I'd pick on it'd be the location of some of the shorter tees (we didn't use them, but some of them seemed to be in crazy spots) and there were no loaner discs available when we went (and there was only one other group on the course and they weren't using them, so they just weren't there). But that's it. The rest was awesome.
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roBailey
Experience: 12.9 years 6 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Beauty Hill 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very clean course. The fairways are in great shape and the brick t-boxes are awesome! There are 4 sets of tees for different skill levels (the brick boxes are only for the higher skilled tees). There are several holes in the woods, and a few in an open field (the wind is a huge factor here). The signage is very clear. The baskets are in great shape.

Cons:

I was hoping the 'pro-shop' would be open, I don't know if you have to call ahead...

Other Thoughts:

I will be back, hopefully on a less windy day. Great course, lots of fun to play/
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Lemony
Experience: 12 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Beauty Hill 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 12, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Brick Tee Pads
-Excellent Hole Design
-Hole design is not right hand biased, lefty's are welcome here.
-A mix of technical shots and wide open bombs make Beauty Hill a welcome reprieve from the many "hit your line" courses I have played in NH.
-Nicest property owner I have met, possibly ever.

Cons:

-When the grass is long on 15 / 18 it is sometimes difficult to find your drive.
-After rain this course can be fairly muddy, and the soil holds water well, bring towels.
-Black fly season is really bad, bring bug dope.

Other Thoughts:

There are a couple of back-to-back backbreaker holes in 11 and 12. If one tree were removed on hole 11 it would reward a still difficult LHBH shot, as it stands now it is a LHFH. Check out the pro-shop chances are even for a small space it will have what you want in the weight you want.
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bigpygmy
Experience: 13.9 years 62 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well maintained, clearly marked, super nice people, great setting with a variety of shots

Cons:

Sometimes the grass is a bit long, easy to lose a disc in the field, but you'll get it back

Other Thoughts:

Nice scene going on here. Cool, friendly people
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nfair
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

My first time at Beauty Hill 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

My sons and I played Beauty Hill for the first time this afternoon. What a beautiful course! The tee pads are great and the new baskets are fantastic. When my sons weren't throwing their discs they were playing the eye spy game along the course and having a great time. Lisa came out to greet us and give us a quick guide to the course then checked in with us again as we left to make sure we had a great time. It was a great welcome to the course.

This course has a great mix of shots. Uphill, downhill, across the hill, tight woods, wide open fields, lefty, righty, about the only thing missing is significant water to lose your disc in and I'm not going to complain about that! From reading about this course and talking to Blaze last year at a tournament and Lisa today it's clear a lot of work has been put into this course and the results are great.

Cons:

I imagine they'll be putting in the brick tee pad for 15 soon, then I think every hole will have a nice brick tee pad so this won't even be a con.
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Mandaduffy
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

The Best Around! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 4, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This was the first course I ever played 4 years ago when vacationing at a nearby lake in Barnstead. Since my first visit they have updated the tees, for the blue course, and replaced the old baskets.

The course has just the right amount of open fairways, and technical shots in the woods. The shots in the woods have a clear path to take towards the tee, but, if you do go off course the pines are old and established making undergrowth very sparse.

The owners are fantastic, friendly, and take the feedback on this site seriously. They indicated many of the changes made were due to comments on this site, Also, the last time I was there the course designer was there working on one of the few tees not yet finished with brick. You could tell he took pride in his work and the course.

If you have a group, call ahead and they can make accommodations if you wanted to grill.

There are other courses around, and I hope the Woods at Beauty Hill sets a standard for them, and more to come.

Cons:

There are a couple holes with poison ivy, but it's not a problem if you stay on the course!

Other Thoughts:

I've brought many friends to play this course and introduced them to a sport I've grown to love. This course remains my all time favorite! Whether it's their first time, or they're a pro, this course has much to offer.

The course is never crowded, worth the price, and I can't wait to go back again!

P.S. If you have a smartphone grab the Disc Caddy free App and you can load the course and keep track of your games!
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bradharris
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.9 years 90 played 46 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 4, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The word "Beauty" is definitely apt to describe this course. The setting for this course is truely beautiful. The entire property has a very peaceful, tranquil feel to it. Being in a somewhat remote area, there's not a lot of noise out there.

The course is very well maintained with mowed grass, nice brick tee pads and excellent signage.

Cons:

There are some major design issues here that make the course frustrating and unfairly difficult. There are a number of holes where the intended line is littered with trees, overhanging branches and even telephone pole wires. These obstacles add an element of randomness and luck that can punish even good shots.

Hole 12 is probably the most poorly designed hole on the course. It requires a ~300' tee shot through a tight tunnel with an OB wall long. The intended landing zone is just short of the wall, with another tight tunnel shot ~250 to the pin. The problem with this hole is the trees at the corner. The landing zone really has just two landing "spots" no more than a few feet wide. In either of the spots, you get a nice clear line with an opportunity for the three. However, a few feet to either side leaves you staring at a wall of trees requiring a short putter dump shot to get back into the clear. Removing the trees at the corner between the two lines would create a nice, fair landing zone that rewards a good first shot.

There are a couple holes (6 and 16) that have some of the most awkward lines I've ever seen. They both require straight shots off the tee to hit a tight window, but past the window, the hole curves very slightly left. Most players will hit the gap and end up in the trees on the right. To make matters worse, the tees are positioned at very awkward angles so that it's very difficult to find a stance that gives players an opportunity to hit the line.

Other Thoughts:

I have a lot of mixed feelings about this course. On the one hand, it is very well maintained. There is obviously a lot of care taken and it shows. This is the saving grace of this course.

However, this seems like a mask for the underlying product which is not very good. There are too many unfair holes which make the course incredibly frustrating, particularly for better players who are accustomed to being rewarded for good shots.

Beginners will enjoy this course. They are accustomed to hitting trees and being in the woods and will not notice much difference between this course and other, more fair ones. However, they will notice the nice amenities and nice upkeep.

More advanced players will be overly frustrated by the unfair nature of the course. At this level, players are accustomed to being nicely rewarded for hitting the right line off the tee. Seeing these nice shots kick hard into the woods gets old really quickly.
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