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Pim Farms

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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 19.8 years 585 played 539 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Pim My Farm 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 1, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Pim Farms is a simple, rural course. This is an excuse to get out of the city and enjoy a course out in nature.
- You're playing on a farm. Farms have fields. Farms are flat. A farm disc golf course in turn is in an open, flat field. Good for some. Maybe not so good for others.
- Course starts, swings by, and then ends at the main building. This is a 19-hole 18-hole course. By that, the course has you playing one hole twice - #10 & 19. Basically, the repetition is to give you something to do as you make the long walk back to your car.
- The first 7 holes and the final four holes give your round its variety. The middle 7 holes (and #19) give you a long stretch of playing in the open field. That said, the first seven holes are solid, fun plays offering different looks and designs.
- For such a long stretch of holes in a field, course is simple to navigate. On top of that, holes have markers for both long and short tees, along with bag holders.
- #15 gives players a taste of what the course could offer. A solid par 4, dogleg right layout. Hit the bend and you should be in putting range after two shots. Holes #5, 16, 17 & 18 have decent tree coverage that require some shot making and/or penalizing poor throws.

Cons:

Best thing about the course is that it's on a farm. That's also the worst thing.
- The seven-hole stretch playing back and forth across the field is loooooonnnngggg and repetitive. If you don't have a big arm, you're throwing a tee shot in the middle of the fairway, then have anywhere from 50 to 150 feet for your second shot. I think I had 7 straight tap-in pars during this stretch.
- Another negative of playing in a field is that it's hot and sunny and there's no place to hide. I played on an 80-degree day on an April afternoon and it felt much hotter than that. It's going to be a challenge playing here in the summer. Make sure to pack plenty to drink.
- Along those lines, there are minimal amenities throughout the course: no benches or trashcans. The main building has a bathroom.
- The grass was somewhat tall in the non-field holes when I played. Was thinking this is a perfect spot for snakes to be resting.
- It'd be nice to not have the same hole played twice. A simple re-arranging of the layout should eliminate that.

Other Thoughts:

Pim Farms is a fun, basic course. It's not flashy, but it doesn't need to be.
- I had the course to myself when I played. It allowed me to be more aggressive and not worry about shots sailing into other fairways. When it's busier, you'll need to keep an eye on shots coming from parallel holes.
- I would have liked to see a little more variety in both layouts and hole length. I feel I was playing 350-400-foot holes one after another. Holes #3 & 7 were the only shorter, ace-runs.
- There's a calmness and tranquility involved with playing here. The only sounds I was hearing were from farming equipment in the distance. This is a course you're enjoying a slower, calmer pace.
- Course has gone through a redesign. The layout I played differed from the course pictures. The hole lengths were also different on the site/app from the tee markers.
- I'd have liked to see the course weave in and out of the field more often. The existing layout felt very broken and uneven.
- Overall, this was a good, straight-ahead course. There weren't any frills. Not a lot of wow factors, but enjoyable nonetheless.
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Sparkles
Experience: 15.2 years 22 played 18 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun course for the family! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 19, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

*19 Holes with all Innova Discatcher Sport baskets in good shape.

*Easy to Navigate course with Gold post for Pro's and Blue post for AM's.

*Super Quiet place to play with a Friendly owner and nicely cut greens.

*This course's new layout (2018) features 9 moderately wooded holes on the front nine, and 10 mostly open holes on the back.

*Good variety of distances offer players of any skill a good challenge.

*Pim Farms offers disc to rent/buy at their pavillion.

Cons:

*During the summer months, bugs could become a problem.

*No tee pads, all natural grass or dirt.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a very fun course to play, its unique 19 hole layout offers something for everyone. The best course in the Hartsville-Darlington area for a challenge. Very relaxing!
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Jgelband
Experience: 88 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Awesome course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 10, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

The other reviews on this course are outdated. The current layout of this course is a championship caliber 18 hole course and there has been a ton of work done here. There were at least 5 holes over 750' and hole 9 was 1000' par 5. This is a woods course that is long but there is plenty of room to shape shots around the trees. This is a BIG DOG course from the gold tees but there were 2 other sets of tees on most holes. Pavilion with shelter, bathrooms. Great signage with arrows to next tee at every hole. I had no issues with navigation. The course has a great flow to it. I love the carpet tees-good grip and plenty of room.

Cons:

Not that I can think of....maybe bugs.

Other Thoughts:

I completely enjoyed playing here. It's a big, private course with a challenging and fun layout. If you're in the area, it's a MUST PLAY!
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wdfields
Experience: 16.8 years 18 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Disc Golf Course with Awesome Owner 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 17, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Innova Baskets
-Great Signage and Arrows for Next Tee's
-Gold and Blue Tee's, allowed me to open up my arm and my partner who had never played to have a fighting change from the Blue Tee's
-Awesome Owner, we talked and he gave us a brief overview of the layout and his plans for the future
-He even presented us with a Coca Cola after our round, nice and cold too!
-Great Fun Course for Everyone
-Short Easy Back 9 because he is re-arranging the regular Back 9

Cons:

-Hole 5 had a few sand spurs but I don't mind that at all.
-A couple low hanging limbs that could be trimmed back a tad, but still visible lines

Other Thoughts:

Overall this was an awesome course and I shot -14 and played from the few Gold tee's that he had for some of the holes. Awesome Owner, talked with us about anything I had asked. He is really trying to grow the sport and I respect that 100%!
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jahawk77
Experience: 3 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great place 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 3, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

1-18 it's the only full course around. It is great to bring your family. The course is not a long course but it's challenging. Once you get started it's easy finding the baskets. This is not a far throwing course but it's a precision course. I love the baskets he even has one hanging from a tree very cool. There are a couple holes over 300 ft. He's building a long back 9 right now and once it's done the current back 9 will turn into night golf! He is also working with a pro to build a long 18 course back in the woods for the new age players. It is also the only 18 hole course around!!!

Cons:

No map. But if your smart and use your head it's not hard to find your way around plus the farming is very helpful.

Other Thoughts:

It's $5 but you can play as much as you want and he's a very nice man. I don't mind supporting the cause. I say if your driving thru pull up the socks watch out for chiggers and play a round or 2. It's a course I will return too. Thank you Mr. Pim for everything. You are truly a great man and thank you for sharing your property with the disc golf nation.
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.8 years 278 played 273 reviews
3.00 star(s)

En Route 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

I almost don't want to review this course, because it's in a bit on transition phase right now. That's not exactly true, I love to rate and rank things. It might be my predominant character trait.I feel like this course was a 3.5 and it will at some point be even better, but right now, it's not complete. The old back nine has been replaced with a nine-hole novelty course. There are lots of obstacles and its being lit for night play, by it does somewhat jar with the more traditional front nine. Once the back nine is reinstated, the novelty course will be a separate nine-hole outing. Of course, it could be played as twenty-seven consecutive holes as well.

Anyways, back to what is there now. The first nine is mostly in the open, with a few wooded holes mixed in. There is some solid distance, and the first few holes will allow most golfers to grip and rip a few drives.

The wooded holes, six through nine, are my favorites. They wind through a small patch of light orest in between the first holes and the area that formerly held the back nine. While they are short and offer opportunities or aces/deuces, the trees make most shots a risky proposition, and parking a tee shot feels genuinely rewarding.

The new back nine is all short and the obstacles are much more varied. There are some fun shots here as the course winds around the pavilion and the many other amenities of the farm. These holes could be played by someone who has never picked up a disc before but at the same time, a veteran could find them to be quirky and enjoyable. There is a hanging basket, and a few protected greens, but the real is on the last two holes. Seventeen's basket is in a gazebo. For eighteen, the tee is inside the pavilion. It's a short ace run, but throwing out the window is a unique experience.

Cons:

The con is really he current state. I can't wait to return once the back nine is back. As it is now, it's a bit of a hodgepodge with the front and back nine at odds with each other.

Additionally, the early holes are very open and may not be to everyone's taste. While they are all fine, none of them are standout holes. A single bomb, possible upshot and a putt should do well on the first six holes. None of them have any real obstacles in the flight path.

Basically, it isn't that challenging in its present state. It's not a destination, as I believe the temporary course here would be. It's a fun stop, or a quick round after you play a tournament here, and it's a really nice beginner course which I bet gets a lot of use from people who gather at the farm for non disc golf reasons.

I don't mind natural tees but I know that some don't care for them. A set of painted pipes indicate launch zones here. They are flat and serviceable but they aren't concrete.

Lastly, some of the baskets are tough to spot if they are set against the trees. They could do with a flag or a bit of yellow paint.

Other Thoughts:

I felt very welcome as a mid-day visitor, stopping in the middle of a long day of travel. I would highly recommend anyone to stop by. It's not a destination course yet but you will have fun. And eventually it might just be a true destination. In addition to the standard eighteen and the mini-nine that will exist in the near future, it is possible that the temporary course, set up for tournaments, will become a permanent installation.

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DNewq
Experience: 23.5 years 383 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun Round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

- In a very nice setting. No other golfers on the course while I was there so my time there was very relaxing and peaceful.
- Unique site, It seems like the owners must be very casual and trustworthy, because I just strolled up to the farm and started playing.
- Overall I liked the layout and some of the creativity on many of the holes.
- The distance markers on the course are great.
- Baskets are decent

Cons:

- Had a little trouble orienting myself around the course as I got started. At first I was a little worried the course was taken down.
- A few of the holes (I think they are 6, 8,9) go through a patch of woods. Was badly over grown so kind of rough playing through. If they trimmed it out 2-3 times of year (A weedwacker would do the trick) then the course would be set.
- I didn't mind paying the $5 fee (I totally respected the owners allowing visitors come and go like this) However, They should try to make an annual membership available to make it reasonable for players nearby.
- Obviously you can't control the location, but it is not in the most convenient location. Might only be able to play once a year at most.

Other Thoughts:

Overall a very fun round in a cool spot.
- I notice they have the tee markers in place for a second course. Would love to see that become permanent.
- I am told they have a tournament in the winter there where you can camp out on site and everything. Will definitely keep that in mind as I would imagine that would be a lot of fun.
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dans77
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

farm friendly fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is always challenging on the long tees,yet fun for beginners on the shorter tees.clean restrooms also keeps the wife happy,and access to cold drinks and snacks keeps the kids happy.This is an all around family friendly farm and course,yet for the serious disk golfer this course is a must play.

Cons:

Summertime in evening bring mosquito spray.

Other Thoughts:

This course is one of my favorites.I hope more people get to experience it.
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lbennett25
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun On The Farm 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 6, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

New-comers will be able to navigate this course easily with directional arrows pointing the way.
All tees (blue & gold) are marked with footage posts and colored markers.
Baskets are well kept Innova Discatcher Sports targets.
Hole variety is interesting and fun with farm themed obstacles like hale bales and tractor tires.
Covered pavillion provides lots of extras like clean restrooms,drinks,pic-nic tables and rocking chairs.
Other fun things to do include put-put and corn hole games and corn maze in the Fall

Cons:

Allthough several holes are shaded, reccomend morning hours to beat the heat in the summertime; back 9 have no shade at all.
Course layout may be modified for the corn maze parking in the Fall.

Other Thoughts:

I have played this course dozens of times and have had fun every time. Beginners and intermediate players will find this course challenging. You can take your time on each hole because crouds won't be a problem. It is hands down my favorite course.
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Carolina Crushers
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15 years 25 played 25 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Farm-Good Tyme 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 19, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

*All Innova Discatcher Sports in great shape.

*All tee's are marked with numbered post. Pro/AM

*Navigation was the easiest I've seen on any 19 hole course.

*Farm obstacles made the course more challenging and fun.

*The front nine had a great variety of change in distances and open to wooded holes. The back 10 was a fun ACE race place!

*They rent discs, sell drinks and have clean restrooms.

*Great course for all skill levels.

Cons:

*In the excessive heat, the back nine is wide open and can become a bother.

*The back nine holes were all too similar in the regards of distances and all being very open.

Other Thoughts:

Well worth the $7 bucks to play. I found this course to be one of my favorites. The layout was good with a beginner to intermediate appeal. A must play if in the area!
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prerube
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 16.8 years 274 played 235 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2 9 hole courses in one fun place. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 2, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 holes most with two tee locations and all baskets in good shape.
Good course maintenance with visiable improvements are being made, I saw new tee markers being created while I was there.
A letter at the front gate welcomes you with the owner's phone number and gives you permission to enter even if the gate is closed.
unique obsticles in the back 9 make the most of a large open feild and give the course a fun novelty feel. 11 has chicken wire "bushes" around the basket, 12's basket is behind a solitary peice of fence, 14 uses large plastic drums, several baskets use hay bales, and hole 18 uses 2 large tires.
variety of distance, although the first 3 are all 250 feet the holes range from hole 6's 155 ace run to 18 long, which is 510 feet straight if you want to air out your drivers.
Discs for rent
5 bathrooms over by the horse pen
Mini golf and several other activities to keep the family occupied for a round or two
I really liked hole 8 and 9, 8 was only 214, but the trees were used well and 9 was a dog leg left through a tunnel of trees, they were a welcomed break from straight open shots.

Cons:

Pay to play is always a con, but someone has to pay for those baskets.
grass and ocasionally muddy tees
hole distances did not seem accurate, on hole 10 the short and long were both labeled 300, but the short is 20 feet closer.
some redundency, especially in the back 9 . 13, 15, 16, and 17 were all straight shots with bales of hay blocking the basket.

Other Thoughts:

No longer any shared baskets. Baskets are DISCatcher sports, not permanent discatcher baskets.
Holes 1-9 were more traditional while 10-18 were novelty holes with unique obsticles.
I would like to see more unique obsticles take the place of some of the hay bale holes, maybe some of the orange snow fencing on posts at various heights, or an elevated basket perched on a small mount to give the back 9 more uniqueness and variety.
For locals this must be THE course to play, the two closest courses are 9 hole kiddie courses, the closest 18 holes are one and two disc rated course 40 miles away.
On a long drive on 95, this is a little out of the way, but there is alot of family friendly activities so everyone can stretch their legs

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RussMB
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 19.4 years 131 played 110 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Disc Golf and a Corn Maze 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 6, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Family Recreational Course, with a farm theme. Keeping in sync with the Corn Maze and other farm activities.
-The owners were extremely nice and very friendly.
-Disc Rentals
-Shelter house that sells food & drinks (limited hours open)
-Scorecards in Mailbox next to shelter house
-Multiple Tee's (Blue & Gold)
-DISCatcher Sport Baskets
-Introductory Course: Designed to introduce the sport to new players, Excellent for beginner or casual players.
-Private Pay to Play 5$ (Uses the honor system)
-Located on Farm Land, and is spread out
-Distances range from 250-350
-Guarded baskets with Hay bales, Fences, and barrels. This adds a challenge to a the drives.
-Clean and well maintained
FWIW: There are 2 Corn field mazes here, and a soon to be installed Miniature golf course. Pim Farm's initially caters to family outings, and Church Groups. But it is always open to the Disc Golfers.

Cons:

I'm merely listing these to make people aware of these factors. Considering the fact that this is a Family Recreational course, I'm not holding any of these items against it.
-1 and 9 share a basket
-The holes are pretty much the same straight forward shot. A few holes go through the woods.

Other Thoughts:

Here is the deal; this is a Family oriented recreational course. It's designed as another activity for the two Corn Mazes that are on the property. The idea here is that fun is greater than the challenge. So keep that in mind if you decide to come out and play a round here. Mr. Booth likes introducing people to the sport, by giving them a course that will be fun and challenging to new players. I really enjoy the experience of being on a farm, and that really made this a pleasant experience.
*This is a family course, so no alcohol and no pot!

If you live in the area, then it is worth checking out and playing around. Just remember that this isn't a "Flip City" or "Idlewild". It's a family recreational course that is designed to be enjoyed by all. (non-players and regular players alike). The obstacles aren't as gimmicky as they may sound. They offer up a little bit of a challenge, but they help keep the feel of the "Farm Theme" running. They aren't obnoxious, but I feel they are rather appropriate. I wasn't affected by them. Enjoy it for what it's worth.

My experience here was interrupted by a dangerous lightning storm, and heavy rain. The owner offered to drive me around and show me his course. (after the lightning stopped, of course) This allowed me to photograph the course. He was a pleasure to talk to, as we waited out the never ending rain. He talked about expanding his course, and giving some holes a redesign. I had a good experience here, and if I'm in the neighborhood again, I'll stop by and play another round. Next time, I'm hitting the corn maze as well. :)

FYI: If you are a church leader, and are looking for outings or day trips, then this place would be an ideal spot. Also if you are traveling to Myrtle Beach and would like a side stop, then Pim Farms could make for a nice stop along the way.
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