Bailey, CO

Bailey DGC

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Shadrach3
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 5.5 years 318 played 306 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Yes, TWO Tops of the World 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 25, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

A moderately open mountain course with many solid holes and some spectacular ones.

-Amenities: Turf tees, good baskets (DiscGolfPark perhaps?), good signs with maps and position indicator, next tee cues.

-Elevation: What most people will remember Bailey for. There are both open and wooded slopes here, with several holes of massive elevation change. Two 500+' top of the world shots, and even the mildest holes have 10+' of change.

-Multi-Pins: Multiple pin positions on almost every hole, which can vary the challenge.

-Difficulty: Due to length, slopes, and trees, Bailey plays towards the harder end of courses. It's not grueling, but birdies will feel pretty rewarding for non-advanced players. Putting will also be difficult here thanks to rock formations and trees.

-Natural Beauty: Obligatory Colorado mountain course pro. This isn't the prettiest in the area that I've played (I would rate Beaver Ranch and Lake Dillon ahead of it for sure), but you can make out mountains and hills throughout, and the rolling pine meadows are pretty scenic as well.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A somewhat wooded challenge that will require a lot of full sends. Holes vary from mostly open rips down or uphill to short and technical pine needling. The dominant type of hole is a slightly curved, longish par-3 with an interesting basket placement (such as rocks). There is less than a handful of par-4s built in, both short ones (due to uphill struggling) and longer ones. The most memorable holes are (1) and (20), giant downhill bombs. There are plenty of other nice holes with moderate woods that will be a tough birdie challenge.

Cons:

-Multi-Shot Holes: The main thing that keeps Bailey down for me. There aren't very many holes utilizing careful placement for a second shot. It's mostly tee shot or bust, and even the par-4s are more length than anything. It gets a bit old to have a mostly open tee shot and then likely a short approach for par.

-Hike: It's a workout. Watch your step going both up and down hills with loose rock. Similar to other steep courses in the area. You could also easily encounter wildlife of the region (I ran into several bucks that slowed me down).

-Disc Loss: A definite risk on steeply downhill holes.

-Navigation: A small number of spots are difficult to make the transition, mainly (16)-(17) and finding the first tee. Nothing fatal, just annoying.

Other Thoughts:

Bailey is a very solid, scenic mountain course. It doesn't have weak holes, and a couple of stunning holes make it one to remember. However, much of the appeal is merely beauty and terrain, which makes it a slightly less satisfying gameplay experience than some other places I've been. I would certainly return, but it's not making my all-times list.
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Horsman
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.6 years 222 played 100 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Beautiful Bailey 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

+ DisCatchers are always a welcome site

+ Beautiful teesigns that give you all the info you need

+ Big Parking Lot

+ Potty in the parking lot

+ Good mix of length throughout the course. With this being mountain golf and at elevation it can feel at times that a lot of the holes play loner then they say but its probably just the elements.

+ The nature here is top notch just like most course in CO. Playing through the mature pine? trees is just amazing. The smell, the look, everything is just amazing.

+ The mountains were used very well for this course with a good mix of uphill, downhill and side slope shots. You cannot just set your game on cruise and hope to shoot well. You need to be constantly thinking of ground angles and spin on every hole. This makes for a fun physical and mental challenge.

+ Hole 1 starts off with a bang and set the ton for the rest of the course. Its a long bomber of a hole that is a good gauge for how the rest of the course plays.

+ Hole 21 is the perfect ending hole, big downhill shot that's wide open to the elements and is just fun to watch you disc fall out of the sky. It also brings you right back to the parking lot so that's perfect.

+ Pin Positions are on point. Everything felt like it was where it was supposed to be. A few of the holes take advantage of the natural rock formations for pin placements. They make you think a bit harder about your upshots or drives.

Cons:

- Teepads, yes I sound like a broken record but the disc golf park turf tees are not good. Now I have only played Bailey on beautiful dry days where the teepads were not too slick but they still do not offer a good level of traction for me. These tees were thankfully pretty flat and not lumpy like most others.

Other Thoughts:

Bailey is a beauty, there's not much more that needs to be said. This course definitely caters to the advanced and professional level players. I could see beginners not having a great time disc golfing here but everyone will enjoy the scenery. It is a bit out of the way to get to the course but that is the case with a lot of courses in CO. Do not let this deter you from going out of your way to play this course. It is 100% worth it. The course is technically free but they do have a donation box/PayPal where you can donate. This is easily one of the best free courses you will ever play but I will gladly pay to play this course every time.
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blake833
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.9 years 160 played 140 reviews
4.50 star(s)

What a finish! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Bailey DGC is the definition of Phenomenal! It's on a wonderful mountain/valley area, open to the public (but with a donation box). From the first hole you are entranced with just how epic this course is going to be- a 700' valley shot from out of the woods, to into the woods.

Bailey is one of those DiscGolfPark courses with level turf tee pads, great tee signs, and shiny new DisCatchers on every hole. There is sometimes an imbalance between the level of equipment and the quality of a course, where design is superior to the tees, the baskets are top of the line and the hole design isn't, but this is not one of those times. The excellent equipment is matched equally by the course design.

I was kind of amazed at how fluidly the course plays, and how you can look back and ahead and see more holes but never feel crowded or in danger of landing on the wrong fairway. The course makes great use of natural features of elevation (sometimes drastically), large rocks, open fields, and the great pines of Colorado.

The last hole is an epic downhill back to the field you walk through to get to hole 1. I wish I was more practiced at downhill shots because that was amazing. It was my last hole before going back to louisiana, and one that will stick in my mind for a long while.

Cons:

The only real con for me is that there are about 5 or 6 holes that start to get repetitive as you make your way up the mountain. 12-15 I think, in that area, all kind of blend together to me. They weren't exactly the same, but they all played back and forth on the mountain side till you got to the top. It was kind of a killer for me and I had to really push through. You get a break as 16 and 17 break the pattern, but then 19 and 20 do it again.

It seems like not a big deal, and it's not- on almost any other course these would be fine holes- but on such a great course that lapse in flow, that lack of inspirational design all clustered together, made giving this course a 5 hard for me.

Other Thoughts:

I still loved this course though. Very very much. It was beautiful, it was wonderful, it was big, it was long it was short it was up it was down- it was everything I've ever thought I wanted in a disc golf course. I am so grateful I got to play this one before I went home. Out of several new favorite courses I played this week, this one will hold a special place in my heart as being the course with the least pomp (no exorbitant fees, no pro shop, no waiver or sign in), and most dignified delivery. Bailey is a course that knows how good it is and doesn't need you tell it so. It just needs you to come see and appreciate.
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FernBeard
Experience: 9.9 years 16 played 3 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Definitely among Top 3 in CO 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2019 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Amazing scenery
- Huge variety of shots. You'll use every disc in your bag
- Turf teepads are fantastic
- New DiscGolfScene baskets are game-changers
- Dog-friendly
- Everything. This place is awesome.

Cons:

- uhm... I can't throw 700ft uphill

Other Thoughts:

- I didn't want to list it as a "con", but no alcohol or tobacco allowed on the premises. I say this because I love having some beers with friends while I throw. Just something to keep in mind depending on what kind of round you're looking to have. Please be respectful of this rule, I know how hard people have worked for this course and would hate to see something happen because you couldn't play 1 round without a cigarette.
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Badger Dan
Experience: 20.8 years 183 played 9 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Mountain Disc Golf at it's Finest 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

My home course and without a doubt one of the best in the state of Colorado, Bailey offers everything from long bomber drives and top of the world shots, to technical lines through trees and everything in between. The views are out of this world and the course can be enjoyed pretty much year round with our "banana belt" weather. The new turf tee pads were a much needed improvement that in my opinion puts this course into the upper echelon of disc golf experiences for the intermediate to advanced player. I prefer the turf pads to concrete to be honest and having that confident run-up has really helped me improve my score at Bailey. Shooting under par at this course is an impressive feat with a number of holes that are challenging to par, even for experienced players. Holes like #10, #12 and #18 (old 17) are par 3s with teeth. With only a few shorter holes on the course that could be considered "must gets" (think #2, #8 and new #17), you really need to shoot consistent to score well here. The up and down nature of the course makes it a pretty grueling hike and fatigue can definitely be a factor. Coupled with some sloped greens and picturesque basket placements in rock outcroppings, Bailey DGC is as challenging as it is beautiful. With 4 total par 4s, the big arms are rewarded more for a long drive at Bailey than they are at other courses in the area. The $5 course fee is a steal considering all the improvements and work that has gone into this course, not to mention all funds go to the Platte Canyon School District to fund grants, scholarships and projects at the local schools.

Cons:

I like the "Disc In" baskets at this course, but some could see them as a con. Not all baskets are uniform, but from what I understand, phase 2 of the course improvement project now that the tee pads are done involves making all baskets uniform. I can't dock Bailey points for this as it doesn't negatively impact the experience for me at all. Just a caveat for those looking for possible cons. Since this course is on school district property, there's no smoking of any kind or alcohol permitted on the course. Again, maybe a con for some, not for me. There are plenty of courses in the area that I can go to if I'm looking to share a few beers or a toke with friends during my round. Respect the property and the people who work on this course (as you should everywhere) and you are guaranteed to have a great round at Bailey. DGC.

Other Thoughts:

The Foothill Flyers Disc Golf Club is the local group that holds tag events Sundays and Wednesdays along the 285 corridor along with hosting a few tournaments a year, like the Pollination, the Bloom and the Harvest. Bailey is a common fixture for Wednesday tags while Sundays offer a great opportunity to play some of the incredible private courses for only $5 (course fee). Leather tags are available for $20 for season-long league play. Come on out and you're sure to meet some great people and make some lasting memories with this group.

BOERA is the group that manages the property for the school district and has been working on improvements to the property and the course. With the help of the Foothill Flyers, the tee pad project was completed in the summer of 2018 paving the way for Bailey DGC to be the premier mountain DG experience in Colorado for years to come!
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B The V
Experience: 9.7 years 93 played 10 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Can't wait to play it again. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 26, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Variety in shots
-Turf tee pads
-Porto-Potty in the parking lot
-Fun downhill and across valley shots that let you watch your disc work
-Pars are on point
-The most scenic course I have played
-Discs are fairly easy to find, unless one really gets away from you. Grass wasn't super thick, but I also played in late August.
-Great tee signs that include distance and tee/pin elevation
-Creative pin positions
-Very clean, I didn't see any trash on the course

Cons:

-No loop back to the parking lot, once you start, you are pretty much out there for the duration
-Beginners and distance challenged players will have a tough time on a few of the longer holes.

Other Thoughts:

I am from Western New York, elevation of about 600 ft. I played this course after a week in Colorado and after spending three days in Breckenridge at similar elevation. I feel that gave me time to get acclimated to the elevation. I wouldn't want to land in Denver and come straight out here and expect to hike these hills without being exhausted. If you are not used to the thin air you should read up on how to protect yourself from altitude sickness.
This course is the most beautiful and well designed courses I have ever played. Scoring well can be tough, and making birdies, or even a par at times, is very rewarding. The holes are well thought out and don't seem redundant. There is a great mix of bomber and technical holes. The designer could have easily went overboard with making downhill bombers, but that is not the case.
This was the first time I played at elevation and it can be humbling. Learning what to throw took a bit of time, but I never felt like it took away my game, it just changed what I threw and at what angle.
Bailey is a long hike, and unfortunately there is no convenient way to get back to the parking lot and porta-potties without taking a long walk once you have gotten past hole 5. Take more water than you think you will need, especially if the weather is warm. The dry air and walking the hills will suck the water out of you.
This was the most enjoyable round of disc golf I have ever played. The beautiful vistas, the great signs, the well thought out holes, and being able to watch your drive fly, for what seems for days, make this course the best I have ever played. I can't wait to get back to Colorado and play Bailey, as well as some of the surrounding courses, again.
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bbrunerbob
Experience: 7.8 years 26 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great course, some recent changes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 24, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Excellent mix of open and wooded shots, and the natural rock features used on 3 or 4 of the holes are both interesting and fair.
- Great use of the terrain. Once you get off the tee pads every shot has an uphill or downhill component, or some footing or stance issue to handle. No two rounds ever feel the same.
- Scenery throughout is beautiful, only missing water features to make this a 5.0 course as far as my rating.
- New turf tees are a great improvement over the previous rough terrain, and currently in excellent condition. Baskets updated as well.
- Well marked, easy to follow course flow.

Cons:

- If you are coming from low altitude this will be a tough 21 holes to navigate. You could, if really tired, bail out after hole 17, and avoid hiking back up 18 and 19, which is maybe the steepest part of the course. But then you wouldn't get to throw the downhill bomber on 21.
- The occasional cattle grazing that closes the course for a couple of weeks. Watch for the course closed status, and if the cows have recently been out then the open pasture holes will have lots of cow pies. Some nasty rodent holes on 1 and 21 fairways also, just watch your footing in the pastures.
- Kind of a putting practice basket beyond 21 finish, but some folks throw to it? Throws downhill on 21 can be a bit dangerous near parking lot and the adjacent area you might use to throw some warm up shots.

Other Thoughts:

There are a number of somewhat similar courses in this area, this is as good or better than most. The $5 donation box is definitely a fair asking price, and they have continued to make upgrades to the course with the funds.

Unfortunately they had to shut down hole 16 a while back, a great downhill bomber, due to too many discs flying into traffic. You still have the starting hole and finishing hole in particular to let fly downhill, but it was a really fun pin to throw at.

Replacement hole 16 is downhill / side hill and fairly tough terrain. Pin is on a shelf of rock, very easy to miss the downhill approach. Recently added a net to stop some of the errant throws.

As per any course coming from Denver to this area, Hwy 285 has some 45 mph spots and is well patrolled for speed.
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Cmoss32
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Bailey 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 12, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Where to start... the elevation changes through the course are my favorite part. You will not get the major downhill and uphill shots at any other public course in Colorado. The tee pads allow me to be confident in my footing and power. The views are AMAZING! The signage and layout is easy to read and follow.

Cons:

Only one, many different types of baskets. However, they all catch a disc just fine!
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Breh
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.8 years 191 played 189 reviews
5.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 13, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

The elevation change and scenery are incredible and probably rival any course out there.
Navigation is amazing with arrows guiding you through the entire course after tee 1.
Did I mention the views!! Almost every pad has nice turf pads and great tee signs with distance.
Layout is incredible it can be a tough course but very fair.

Cons:

Hardly any only thing keeping this from a 5 Star to me is these small things...walkout to hole 1 is kinda rough. Out of breath before 1st throw as it's straight up the hill, but it makes sense for the course layout and really cool shot so not a huge deal. The main cons is a couple holes still have natural tee pads however it appears they're changing that. Biggest one is a couple holes have different temp baskets if those get changed it would be 5 Star no question

Other Thoughts:

This really challenges beaver ranch as far as which is better. However both are amazing and Colorado should feel lucky to have these gems that close together. Hands down a top course in any state
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Dogman
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Very impressed 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 12, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The new tee pads are awesome. This place is the best mountain course I have played. If you're anywhere near Bailey CO I would highly recommend playing here.

I really liked the mix of short technical holes and long par 4's. The scenery is great. Super fun to play. My dogs loved it and we will be back.
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Uncool_Rusty
Experience: 11 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

New Pads, Same views 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The New tee pads
The great scenery
Tough holes
Varied shots
Topography of course

Cons:

......hiking
Mountain bike trails sometimes are in the way

Other Thoughts:

This course is world class, definitely worth playing if you are in Colorado. Heck, it's worth the vacation if you aren't!
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Ben Fairley
Experience: 17.8 years 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Bailey DGC Course IMO 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Bailey offers beautiful views and fairway shapes. When you shoot under it's a good day! $5 to play is no big deal for this course that challenges all levels of disc golfers, calling on every shot in your arsenal.

Cons:

This dry, wooded course is on school owned property so mind your p's & q's, and also your d's, c's and j's...

Other Thoughts:

Personal favorite of mine and really appreciate the new improvements from the Foothill Flyers and BOERA
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Huschka
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

A must play course in Colorado 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The new T-Pads are the very best thing you could have done. I love the layout and the views are the best in the state. You have to play this course 100%

Cons:

nothing, The winter is not so fun but summer spring or fall you will want to play it.

Other Thoughts:

Disc on brothers and sisters
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ianpiso
Experience: 14.9 years 77 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Amazing GOLF course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Just installed tee pads. Course is amazing and you have to play golf to do well here. Great combination of open and wooded shots and it will challenge every aspect of your game.

Cons:

If you're there right after grazing you may find some surprises.
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Frontrangehiker
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Hoping for more 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Long holes as well as technical holes, really nice views, good variety of shots required.

Cons:

The biggest con is the natural teepads, they were very sandy and uneven, I almost had a bad injury trying to throw one of the longer holes.
Better signage is needed, a bit confusing at times.
Also there are apparently no leash laws at this course as I watched a dog pick up my disc and bolt, by the time I caught up to the dog and owner my disc had been lost somewhere.

Other Thoughts:

Fun mountain course but things were left to be desired.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.8 years 548 played 429 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Bailey is Bodacious 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 6, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Bailey DGC is one of multiple great courses in the area. It has some long and demanding throws spread over 20 holes of disc golf. There are three par 4's, bringing the total par to 63. I found many of holes to be tricky, and the wind can add another degree of difficulty. There are several birdie opportunities, but tough pin positions and a fair amount of forrest make sure nothing comes too easily.

The fairways are usually open enough to allow a strong drive, but the terrain requires maximum control shots to stay on the line from point A to B. Sometimes midrange discs were more reliable for me even on longer holes to maintain the middle line without a lot of fade or large flaring skips.

Tees are natural, and generally not too bad, but far from perfectly level. The baskets are mixed variety, all in good condition. Signs are found at all tees and also in between holes to guide transitions.

The first hole is long but the drive is assisted by a large amount of drop in elevation. It is a par 4 and I made an excellent second shot to have a 20' birdie putt that hit the metal and rolled even further away, leaving me with a bogey coming back. My only birdie was on hole 2, a good downhill putter shot through the gap in between the trees halfway down the fairway.

Hole 3 had an awesome rock outcropping to the left of the fairway, and I came up short off the tee to land right on top of it. Not where you want to be. The drive on 4 was kind of cool. It is on top of a hill and throws right over the top of a stand of trees in the low area on the way to the pin.

Hole 6 has a basket in the center of another pile of boulders that make the par putt tough if you approach from the wrong angle. 7 and 8 are not long holes, but I wasn't able to gain any shots on either one, being knocked down by trees on each the first time through.

I was beaten again with bad rolls off of missed putts on the sloped hole location on hole 9. The poor putting got me one more time at hole 12, as luck turned my putter on edge and rolled it down the sloping hill side twice for two more tough comeback putts.

By the time you step onto the 16th tee, you will almost certainly have taken some lumps. It all goes away, as you look at that sitting duck of a basket in the field far below. It is a long distance to cover, but the decrease in elevation gives enough assistance to reach with a Roc if you want to try it. You will likely want to throw more than once, and the low risk of losing a disc allows it.

17 takes you back up the mountain a good deal to get you nearer to the top once again. Another pin rocky pin placement nestled by a pile of boulders makes the par a little tougher. 18 is not as lengthy and relatively flat so it isn't as difficult if you can hit the line through the trees.

The final hole is one last bomb shot to an open basket. Tough to reach from the tee, but not unrealistic to hope for par with a nice second throw. Shorter than holes 1 and 16, but maybe less vertical drop or different wind vectors made it feel a bit longer than 16. It is still a very satisfying and fun finisher.

This course has some elements that differ from other fantastic courses in the neighborhood, like Beaver Ranch or Bucksnort. Added length and less trees open up the opportunity to use a big arm. Still wooded on a lot of the holes, but less on the longer holes. Great balance makes it pay to have a variety of throws at your disposal. I'm not sure if the thin mountain air took some of my snap, or the natural tee boxes threw off my foot work, but I didn't get the movement I wanted on a lot of my drives. You must commit and execute on every throw.

Cons:

The tee pads being paved with concrete would be really nice for me, but conditions were dry and not bad for the most part.

Paying the $5 daily use is a bargain for the quality of this course if you are serious about the game.

I missed the sign that points to the first tee initially. You have to make a climb uphill to the first tee. It is to the right as you walk onto the course.

Other Thoughts:

Bailey DCG is full of deceptively complex drives and has a few really great holes. The mountain setting is perfect for the game and the layout makes the most of it. Playing a par round is not easy, but I would love to have several more chances to achieve that goal. A few repetitions and learning what disc to throw at each hole, where to be conservative and where you can go for it would be advantageous.

If you get the chance, spend some time around Bailey and play each of the outstanding courses in the area. I have played Bucksnort, Beaver Ranch and Bailey, and they're all great, and have amazing views to go with fun holes that will have you wanting to play them again. I know the Foothill Flyers have done great work installing and maintaining these courses and deserve recognition for their work. As a tourist to the area, I salute them, and wish I had these terrific courses in my back yard.
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Dagger
Experience: 6 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Happy Camper DG 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 23, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

With a very nice piece of property to use for DG, this course has a nice variety of length, technical, creative, and straight foreword shots. The new signage, and navigation is flawless. The baskets are excellent, and the park is easy to find. The parking is plentiful, and the price id more reasonable than the other courses in the area that we played.

Cons:

This public course has natural tee pads that are not as well maintained as the private courses in the area. It looks like they hold water/snow when there is rain or snow. No beer, smoking, drugs, or dogs allowed which could be looked at as a con depending on your DG habits.

Other Thoughts:

No facilities on site, so bring everything you think you will need for 3 hours of Mountain DG.
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odysseus81
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 26.8 years 99 played 35 reviews
4.50 star(s)

So much awesome.... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 27, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

I am a recreational DGer so this review is based on what I want out of a disc golf round, knowing I can't throw a disc 500 ft. This course was so much fun. It really was the perfect foil to a course like Bucksnort. It is a massive and more open setting which lets you air it out and after a week of extreme mountain courses, it is a perfect change of pace. It is still set in the mountains but the land has lots more space to throw big shots. That being said, the holes were planned out very intentionally and I never felt like things were repetitious.
Variety- I needed to throw every shot in my bag. There were a number of very creative pin/tee locations and I loved the full use of the landscape available.
Amenities- Tee pads are natural but in excellent condition. Signage was enough, although there were times where we needed to walk ahead to be sure we knew what we were throwing at. Once your round is started, there is no quick way back to the vehicle so plan accordingly. Places to sit are very limited and there was a number of times where I needed a break after a steep climb.
Landscape- Picture perfect. This is disc golf in CO as I imagined it. Incredible views all around, epic top of the world shots, tons of animals sharing the course. It is the reason you travel to CO for dg. It is actually an easier course to navigate if you are in mediocre shape because there are less huge climbs. Everything is much more gradual (with a few tough exceptions).
Baskets- Excellent condition with no exceptions.

Cons:

When we played, the teepads all had standing water in them which required us to throw from the side. It was doable but not ideal.
It definitely would have been nice to have some benches or seating along the way but not a huge deal.
As stated above, the signage could have been a bit better but as is, is functional.
This is not a con for me at all but I want to list it...there is absolutely no smoking on the course of any kind.

Other Thoughts:

I left CO rating this as my second favorite course we played. It is kind of the yin to Phantom Falls' yang because it lacks all the amenities but makes up for it with a picture-perfect piece of ground to build a course on. I really had so much fun playing Bailey and I strongly encourage you to not miss this unique and special course. Also...make sure you make note of the sign at the parking lot warning you about bears and mountain lions on the course....and what to do if you are attacked. We survived our round :)
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Ellis Dee420
Experience: 23 years 46 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Big arm, and Technical 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 19, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is one of the best in the business.... One of the best in Colorado that's for sure. A great use of the land. From start to finish, the elevation changes are set up to perfection. There are not too many crazy elevation changes just gradual ups and down, with the exception of 1, 16 and 20.

The first hole is 100-yard hike uphill and the 700' Tee off, from the top of the mountain thru the valley. What a great way to start a course. Just let it rip. That's kind of the motto for the round "Grip it, and Rip it"

That's what you can say about this course. Bring your arm and be ready for a hike. The flow of the course is really nice. You don't have to worry about other golfers on other holes. Plays wide open. Lots of trees and other natural objects that make it a challenging course.

Holes 1, 16, and 20 are what I would call Bailey's signature holes, all pretty big downhills. You will find other holes that you fall in love with, these ones will just stick in your mind.

The way it's set up the hike from hole to hole isn't going to wear you out. Also, it's really well marked. Different use of pin placements in trees and set nicely in rock patterns. Easy to navigate.

Cons:

Every course has something it can improve on, but this is almost flawless. Nothing too much. I love this course.

Watch out for the cow pies.

Other Thoughts:

I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a challenge. Grip it and rip it. Great hike. Enjoy your round.

Compared to Conifer, I think this course is a little bit more spread out and you have the opportunity to really use your driver on just about every hole.

Pay to play.

Usually not too busy.

Pack it in, Pack it out.
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markmcc
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Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Excellent Mountain Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Bailey DGC is a semi-open mountain course that offers a lot of variation in hole length (220' - 700') with three epic "top of the world" holes.

There are a few holes that required an accurate drive through trees, but the majority are long and semi-open and favor a big arm. On a hole-by-hole basis I was surprised at how many of the holes played essentially flat or with modest elevation change.

Hole 1, and especially Holes 16 and 23 were giant downhill drives that really stand out. Each drives down into a cleared meadow so finding your disc(s) is easy, but the opportunity to crank your drive out there and watch it drop 100'+ is great.

There were some interesting basket placements in boulder piles and near fencelines that created challenging greens. Some of the baskets are on sloping ground and present challenging roll away potential.

Cons:

The biggest con is the natural tee pads. While they are large and flat, they are also lumpy and bumpy, and a bit slick when damp.

Tee signs were helpful, but not great. Each sign was a crop from an overall course map and some showed as many 4 holes in the diagram. With no holes labeled in the diagram it was a little confusing.

On some holes it was tough to determine where to throw (no numbers on baskets) The Hole 5 map (and course notes) indicate a dogleg right around an aspen grove. After my second drive(600' hole) I spent a lot of time looking for a basket to my right, but finally threw straight ahead to a basket that had been in view all along. With no basket number I couldn't be sure, but the next tee sign was for Hole 6 so I guess I played it correctly.

Didn't love the start. Hiking 80' up a hillside and then turning around and throwing back down to the bottom seemed odd. Why not play up the hill and then back down?

Other Thoughts:

I think that comparisons to the nearby Beaver Ranch course are inevitable, so here I go. The Bailey DGC is:
- Longer
- More open
- Less elevation (with the exception of the three big downhill holes)
- Less finished

Since I don't have a big arm and like wooded courses I preferred the Beaver Ranch course, but this one was still excellent.

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