Eureka, CA

College of the Redwoods Eureka

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VersitileArm
Experience: 18.2 years 60 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

CR 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 22, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Challenging, long par 3 holes with water obstacles, trees, & wind to add. Few Duplicative holes and nice use of terrain. The scenery is beautiful, the school is a bit out of the way and without any tweezers or bums, and the course has a lot less traffic than other courses in the area.

Cons:

The course is now closed nightly at 6pm and if want to play it while its "closed" security will harass you. 12 - 17 are closed for winters and 10 is closed during football games. The parking is a bit of a pain but better than paying to play.

Other Thoughts:

While the course doesn't have staircases everywhere the back 9 do provide a vigorous hike. The exercise is nice but you might need a water bottle or snacks.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Interesting Course Playing Around The Football Stadium! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 26, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course starts not 50 feet from the parking lot right near the Child Development Center. It plays around the tennis courts (1-6), behind the football stadium (7-10) and then on the hillside on the other side of the baseball field (12-18).

The fiberglass tee signs have the distance, Par, hole # and a map. The course has concrete tee pads and benches to rest on.

# 8 was a fun little ACE run teeing off from right off the back of the football stadium. It's a downhill shot, 245', to a basket currently sitting behind some junkie, old trailers.

# 10 was another interesting throw as well. You're throwing from the hillside right next to the stadium and have to cross the corner of the end zone and the track. The basket is located clear across the track in the corner in some trees. It's a fun chance to watch your disc sail majestically across the athletic field.

# 16 would be the epic downhill throw on this course. I would like to see some stairs built here. The climb up and down was a bit precarious for us older players.

Nice use of elevation on the back nine.

Cons:

Probably my two favorites holes would not be playable on football Saturdays ( #'s 8 & 10). Perhaps the entire front nine might be shut down.

I've always pictured College Of The Redwoods as kind of an elite rich school but the facilities were pretty run down. I think the school's president has slashed the budget for the entire maintenance staff. There were lots of piles of debris lying around. The baseball field's fence needed repair. The landscaping was sad looking.

The long walkout between 10 -11 and 12 is not the best.

Other Thoughts:

I did come across two deer on # 5. They paid me little mind even when I sailed my drive directly over their little red noses. Only when I walked towards them did they ever so slowly amble up the hillside. Probably not many rifle racks in the backs of pick ups here in the student's parking lot. Maybe not a lot of pick ups? Not much camo seen on campus?

Anyway, the tree hugging naturalist students have themselves a nice little course to play between classes here. I think they're pretty lucky. The deer are pretty lucky too. Up north in Washington, they'd be hanging in someone's locker by now! Bang!
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adrianlandon
Experience: 8.8 years 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Solid 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 30, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

I have played a lot of golf in Humboldt County and this is a great addition to the local offerings. I would say that this course is probably the most balanced of courses in Humboldt- as a player, you have to do a little bit of everything to play well. There is a nice mix of long and short, left and right, and tight and open holes. The course is also surprisingly scenic for being on the periphery of the college and takes you through both fields and Redwood forest. Although a good player can score well on the course, there is plenty of challenge and many of the tight lanes can certainly offer punishment.

Cons:

Most of the other reviews hit on the issues with the course. The shot over the football field is fun but I imagine that it can't be played many times when school is in session (and an anhyzer will result in a lost disc). The shot after the football field (up on a grassy slope) was probably the most generic shot on the course and although it wasn't a bad shot, it felt like one that was crammed in to make eighteen. The course gets a little difficult to track around hole thirteen/fourteen but shouldn't be a problem with a little patience.

Other Thoughts:

This course exceeded my expectations. I thought it would mostly be of interest as the first eighteen in Humboldt with baskets but the course design and variety of shots actually make this a destination course.
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rcbclbcdb
Experience: 11.7 years 5 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 22, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Long holes, especially the 10 over the football field.
Fast paced holes.
Beautiful scenery.
Clear instructions on each hole.

Cons:

Losing discs on holes 3 and 4.
on a school campus.
parking fees.
Getting Overgrown.
Water hazard at end of football field makes it impossible to find your disc if you hit it.

Other Thoughts:

don't play during school hours parking is $2 a car.
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Stan McDaniel
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13 played 13 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A gem in the rough 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

First of all, the course was a blast. I enjoyed the front 9ish that did not have too much terrain, but plenty of right and left action. The back side had all the terrain and it was a wonderful setting with lots of Redwoods and other large trees. Lots of shotmaking if you did not hit your lines off the tees. I would play this course a lot if I lived in the area.

Cons:

Once again, on my west coast swing, the greens really need to be tended. There were a number of places where 20' or less from the pin did not yield a putt. I did not like the two holes on the athletic fields. Well, I liked them, but when school is in session I doubt that they are playable. I would rather have had a long transition walk to the other side of the fields and added two holes up on the hillside where the last holes are since they are killer holes. Need steps and goat trails/erosion control on the hills.

Other Thoughts:

With a little work this course is easily a 4.
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freakyflyer
Experience: 13 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

MY HOME COURSE 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

EVERY GAME IS DIFFERENT. WIND IS ALLWAYS A FACTOR FROM LIGHT TO HEAVY WINDS . FLY LOW AND STREIGHT WHEN ON HOLE 4 . ON 16 THROW WAY DOWN OR YOU'LL LOSE DISC IN THE TREES.

Cons:

ON 10 THE FOOTBALL FIELD, THE NETTING IS REALLY BAD AND TORN UP SO IF YOU ANI RIGHT OR FADE RIGHT TO HARD GOOD CHANCES ARE THE DISC IS GONE IN THE POND

Other Thoughts:

THIS COURSE IS GREAT. BEST OF ALL THAT DISC GOLF HAS TO OFFER. THIS IS MY HOME COURSE AND THE PEOPLE ARE GREAT AND NEVER A WAIT . LOW TRAFFIC COURSE
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ashmgee
Experience: 23.8 years 53 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun mix of holes. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 26, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is interesting to play because it has a good variety of shots. There are some long shots like the one out over the football/track field, but there are also some nice short holes. Hole 12 starts up into a hillside that has lots of redwood trees, and most of these holes have good elevation changes. For Humboldt this course is somewhat unique being an 18 hole course that has 100% baskets and tee pads. The grounds crew seems to like creating obsticles on the front side of the course which makes for some interesting shots

Cons:

12-17 baskets are removed in the winter for erosion. Also CR has a police school so at times when they are on the range they make quite a bit of noise.(never noticed it being a big deal)

Other Thoughts:

For Humboldt this is a great course to go play because it is not like any of the others we have here. It has a good mix of holes and there are several that demand a good second shot as well because of fast greens.
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Ryan LaRoche
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

College of the Redwoods Very Nice! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Nice clean course
-Solid consistent concrete tee pads
-Challenging, especially the back nine
-Nice nature filled course (saw deer among other wild animals)
-FREE! (not the case here on the East Coast)
-While challenging can be played easily with two or three discs
-Good use of the grounds in and around the campus

Cons:

-All par three ( I know that is typical of northern California but it is not here on the East Coast)
-Long walks between a few holes
-Not well marked at the basket (it is on the tee signs but after playing a hole I was not always sure what the sign had said)

Other Thoughts:

A really nice course. I enjoyed playing there and I look forward to my next trip to the west coast so I can play it again.
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Norcal Scot
Experience: 12.8 years 3 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great time in the Redwoods 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful setting
Very challenging, but worth it
concrete tees
bowl hole

Cons:

Be prepared to look forever for a lost disc.

Other Thoughts:

Gotta love the setting of this course. Great just for the hike, but the DG makes it perfect.
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trey-619-
Experience: 27.8 years 48 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Go CR! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 19, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

So very nice to finally have an 18 hole tournament style course in Eureka! Great front nine, technical but most of which can be played with a mid range. Back nine is streched out a little, utilizing the hillside behind the school for its tight woods and sharp elevation changes. Challenging for both lefty and right handed players

Cons:

I don't know if this really counts as a con, but here goes, as you are playing on school grounds no smoking or drinking allowed.

Other Thoughts:

Check this course out!
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mike shoys
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.6 years 25 played 24 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 12, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

*REVIEW TO BE UPDATED: This course was recently expanded to 18 holes and i've heard it's really really nice. can't wait to play it and update you all.
-don't think of this as "only a 9 hole" course. its pretty beefy.
-awesome job of incorporating existing structures as obstacles
-birdies were harder to come by here than any other humboldt 9er. similar to de la raza in difficulty.
-all concrete tees. flat and large.
-the tee on 8.

Cons:

-small parking fee. not sure of the amount.
-may get crowded due to being on a college campus? its not in a high non-dg traffic area whatever the case.

Other Thoughts:

-i can't imagine a better 9 hole course. its challenging, but fair. theres always a nice line to hit and a price to pay if you miss.
-5, 7, and 8 were sweet
-i won't rate a 9 hole course over 3.5, so this is as good as it gets IMO. i figure no 9 hole can equal the 18's i've rated at 4.
-shoutout to par infinity
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humchris85
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18.8 years 143 played 77 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 17, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Excellent variety of holes
-All concrete tees (a first in Humboldt County) and baskets
-Great use of the land given
-Tight, technical holes
-Very Challenging (my best is still a 1+)
-Great sinage, with directions to next tee
-Great for a round in between classes, something for the dorm students to do, people living in Fortuna, Rio Dell, Scota, etc...
-Nice use of elevation, especialy on the back 9
-Huge downhill on hole 16

Cons:

-Can be quite hard for a beginer
-Some holes realy punish a bad shot
-Some long walks between some of the holes
-Wind can be a big factor on some holes
-Long walk between holes 11 and 12.
-1$ parking charge (not realy that bad)
-Hole 16 could use a beter put in path, maby some stairs.

Other Thoughts:

This is the newest course in Humboldt county and it is a very challenging course. The land the college gave us isn't the best, but we managed to put together a realy fun course with good distance, and some very tight and technical holes. I have gone to CR for years and was allways wanting to put a course in there, I'm realy glad to see it happen it will give students something to do between classes. This will also provide an outlet for dorm students who are often traped on campus by a lack of a car.

Edit* The course is now 18 holes. All of the tees are poured, there are signs up on all of the holes. The new 9 realy makes this course great, playing through the redwoods behind campus it has more elevation change than before and will challenge even expereinced throwers.
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