Camdenton, MO

Dragon Ridge

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Doctordisc1965
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Hillbilly Hillside Haven drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 4, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Cool, shade most of the holes. Although wooded, access along fairways possible. Hole down a steep incline, and one across wide ravine were fun.


Cons:

TICKS, TICKS, TICKS. Have to constantly check and monitor legs and clothes. A few holes a spotter may be helpful for some blind fairway landings.

Other Thoughts:

Course made longer by the trek along hilly, rough, rocky terrain. Legs get a work out b/c of Ozark hills.
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Bluehills Drive
Experience: 3.8 years 30 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The Dragons Breath 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I read the colorful DG reviews before I went to Mighty MO (Sunrise Beach) on vacation visiting my hillybilly cousin. Most times I take reviews lightly when I read them, BUT the one that sticks to mind about Dragon Ridge is, "Bring your lunch and bring your "A" game." Holy crap...no kidding!
The first couple holes were Ok, but when you get into the meat of this course I have to admit that I was taken back...I had a couple of those, "You gotta be freekin kidding me?"
Most of our group was done after the front 9. It was hot, steamy and challanging plus it was our first run on this course so I get it, but my son and I were having nothing of that.
After playing a couple other courses in MO (Airpark, Hillybilly and the mighty Harmony Bends) I was jones'n to go back and tackle Dragons Ridge again. 27 holes later, dripping with sweat, exhausted and totally satisfied I could now hit the Lake o' Ozarks feeling accomplished. I absolutely LOVE this course and is ranked waaaaay up there in my book.
Signage, layout, course fluidity, parking, cool locals, baskets & tee pads quality is well above most.
Hydrate (summer months)...wear proper foot gear...be ready for a solid hike and after 18 rocking holes have some coldies on-hand to celebrate regardless of your score.


Cons:

Hmmm?
Oh, the bathroom op's were limited for doing the #2.

If you are sensitive about your favorites discs getting nicked-up it would be best to use your thrasher discs instead at the Dragons Ridge...loads of sharp rocks will do their number on your prestine discs.

Other Thoughts:

I did pretty well, all things considered, BUT I can not wait to go back to Missouri and nail this beast down.

Last note: The photos on DGCR for Dragons Ridge are somewhat misleading because they look as they were taken in the fall/winter months when there is no leaves and it's wide open....The late Spring and Summer it is completely covered and green.
Word to the wise: Our group of 6 only had 2 ticks between all of us combined, but they are def there.
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Slow_Disc
Experience: 10.8 years 47 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Played During Vacation 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is an excellent experience for those who are up for the challenge. The course tracks through a highly rugged area that rewards the player with many challenging lines and some significant elevations. One will really enjoy the beautiful shots that are get you fully engaged with the wooded high variance topography. My favorite holes are the ones that follow the deep creek bed that demand exact lines. Many holes errant throws will definitely be punished in certain area's risk of roll away down a hill side. So the course will demand discipline.
Big shout out to the local "Sherpa's" who have made this course a great experience with decent upkeep, next tee signage, concrete tee pads, and bench's on many of the holes.

Cons:

You can generally find the next tee's with good signage, but a few of the baskets themselves were hard for me to find. Maybe some bright markings might help.
The topography of the course requires one to be in excellent shape and is not a good idea for those who might struggle navigating difficult slopes.

Other Thoughts:

Recommend wearing good solid shoes or boots that have thicker soles. Much of the ground is incredible punishing 50/50 mix of dirt and small rounded or jagged rocks. Thus every step is an uneven ground, and your feet will feel it as you go.
Because of the elevation and climbing up difficult slopes, this course can be dangerous. I played alone, and was concerned about slips on a dry day.
On a wet day, some holes should probably be skipped. Not sure if their is a way to salvage 9+ holes on those days or not, but folks who are most familiar with the course to consider if their is a track to keep people from more dangerous holes when conditions aren't ideal.
Overall, this course is definitely a great challenge to play. I struggled to get to Par on most holes, but that didn't bother me.
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McC.Alexander
Experience: 25.8 years 42 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Rocks, Valleys, and Discs. Oh My! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+concrete tee pads
+very nice tee signs and other markers denoting holes
+course map (not the easiest to decipher but better than no map)
+Hole 18 ends near hole 1 tee. This is always a plus
+GREAT use of elevation and terrain

Cons:

-not all tee pads concrete
-some of the fairways needed better upkeep
-the other comments about rocks are legit. solid footwear is a requirement here
-some baskets are painted dark in color making them harder to find

Other Thoughts:

Overall I found this course to be very enjoyable. Some deep thought went into the layout of the course and signage really enhances the course. The elevation aspect of the terrain is well utilized and really makes you think about your shot. What would make this course even better would be fairway clean up. Sharp, difficult to navigate rocks are definitely a concern within the fairways.
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Stroke
Experience: 4.8 years 3 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

War Stories 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 17, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

An experience you will never forget. This course will challenge even the Best Players. Only a crazy man would put a disc golf course here. You will tell your friends war stories about this place and they won't believe you. I have never seen anything like this in my life and that includes on tv.

Cons:

Don't play during rain, you will get hurt. No path or bridge across creek in some areas. Some of the arrows to next tee pad are missing but most have 1 to 3 signs to help you navigate. Don't have any idea how far 9 is from parking lot but just plan on playing all 18. Don't bring a cart on this course. Make sure that you use both straps on your pack so your hands are free to keep you alive.

Other Thoughts:

When I play this course I where steel toe work boots and i don't think it is overkill. I usually play in tennis shoes. Just make sure you have a hard sole and ankle support. I had a roll away off the basket that went more then 150' and I never found the disc. So get ready to do some disc hunting. Take lots of water because the wind is scared of this course.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Any Course That Comes With A Warning Label Deserves Respect! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Gary Braman, the designer of this course is a marathon runner. After attempting to get through this course without breaking any major bones, this fact does not surprise me one bit. Only a fitness guru would design and build such a physically challenging course. Add on the fact that much of Dragon Ridge is covered with sharp, jagged ankle busting rocks. Every step you take has to be carefully taken.

Dragon Ridge (an appropriate name) sits in a baseball complex park. The start of the course is next to a nature trail. There is a sign here for Cardenton Disc Golf. Now prepare to meet your fate.

Dragon Ridge has some concrete tee pads and some carpet pads. The Monkey Trap baskets come in a variety of color combinations, purple/gold (my U. Washington Huskies); black/teal, solid yellow, green/red and others. I don't know why they mixed up the colors? There are plenty of benches, next tee signs, some baskets have tape on a spoke pointing towards the next tee.

The course starts out rough and quickly get bat shit, crazy, treacherous. # 2 is a twisting 400' fairway through the trees. # 3 is just 200' but there is a 40' Ridge on your right.

# 6 is where things really heat up. First, there is a warning sign stating something to the effect that you are entering a series of holes (6-9) with rougher than average terrain and only players in good physical condition and sporting proper foot ware should proceed beyond this point. It shows a route where you can detour and miss this section.

Hole # 6 is either of one the greatest holes in all of disc golf OR the worst, most treacherous, diabolical hole ever conceived! Honestly, I'm not sure which way I'm leaning. 6 plays 275' straight down a very steep hill. It is actually a very fun throw. It's when you when starting descending the steep, slippery, rocky goat trail that you start to question your decision/sanity. When you reach the bottom, you see how genuinely diabolical this hole really is. The basket sits on a small peninsula maybe 25' x 40' with a 15-20' drop off on three sides. Anywhere off this tiny peninsula is craggy, jagged and dangerous.

Holes 7-9 are equally treacherous. Sorry, I can't come up with s better adjective to describe this place. 7-9 all three play up a rugged gorge strewn with these sharp jagged rocks. Walking on a the so-called path is ridiculously uncomfortable and anything off the path is worse. As this wasn't enough, the # 7 basket is perched 25' a crazy rock formation. This makes for some horrific approaches. Now you just have to climb out of this gorge.

Are we done yet? The very next hole, which seems almost normal until you realize that on your left all way down the fairway is that dangerous, deep gorge you just climbed out of. Don't hyser your shot.

Now you enter of series of semi-normal holes until you get to # 14. It's just a normal 330' hole until you spy the very cool elevated basket built into a tree. The bottom of the basket is 14' high. There is a ladder which is needed to retrieve your disc once you finally get a putt to stick.

# 15 is a fairly normal 190' shot over a gully but it's great fun.

# 17 is a wonderfully designed hole. There is a strange tree right in front of tee with a big branch growing out horizontally across in front of your line. This gives you all kinds of options on how to play it. The popular choice is teeing off right through this branch although players can throw way around it on the left or right and some players try to throw under it. Any hole that has players having to decide between three and four options must be considered a well designed one, Right?

Cons:

Dragon Ridge's rugged terrain is not for everyone.

Carpet tee pads are very sloppy when saturated by recent rains.

Craggy, jagged rocks are hazardous to negotiate over.

Mix match of baskets colors is kinda weird. Plus, when you are looking for the usual yellow basket in the woods, spotting the teal/black basket is more difficult.

Just getting to discs off the fairway, especially on holes 6-9 is arduous and has to mentally affect you on your next throws.

Other Thoughts:

Dragon Ridge is reminiscent of of the high that mountain climbers get when they reach a point on a mountain that 99.9 % of the world's population will never see. This course has some awesome holes to experience but probably only the younger, more physically fit 50% of all disc golfers would even attempt. Then you think what % of those will ever get to Camdenton, Missouri. Those fortunate ones will then have incredible tales to tell their friends about.

I, in no way, fall into the 50% or younger, more physically fit disc golfers. I somehow managed to play through the course and managing not to injury myself in the process. I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones who have experienced Dragon Ridge. I have tales to tell my friends and family.
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mattrowe
Experience: 8 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

beautiful/tons of fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Dragon's Ridge is a very challenging/technical 18 hole course. It will force you to throw all kinds of shots. It's in a beautiful spot, I took my wife and she really enjoyed the hike (she doesn't throw). The course is very easy to navigate once you find the first teepad. Each hole has a map, and the basket positions are clearly marked. I didn't see any trash on the course, it seems to be maintained by a crew/club who really love it.

Cons:

Not all holes have concrete teepads. There aren't any holes where you can air out a distance driver... this is a "speed 7 and under" kind of course.

Other Thoughts:

This course hasn't been reviewed in a year. It's a real gem, and deserves an average score a higher than it's current score of 3.45 IMO. I took my wife and her 70-year old parents (they enjoy hiking) on a 90-degree day, no one complained the course was too rugged.
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Discgolf11
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Rocky! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 1, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very creative holes including one in a tree. Also, you can tell the keepers of the course are trying their best to make this course enjoyable. I liked hole 5 and 6 layout, and hole 1 is a nice tee off hole. The signs were great and most holes had a concrete pad. Trash cans were always right where I needed them. Beautiful scenery including a creek bed and we actually saw 2 deer in the valley.

Cons:

The terrain is unbelievably rocky and hilly. I made fantastic shots through the MANY trees only to find that my disc's got all chewed up on the jagged rocks EVERYWHERE on the ground! Your discs WILL get messed up at this course. The rocks are so jagged and sharp that even a mid range or missed putt will no doubt chip, gouge, & shred. Also, prepare to hike: A LOT. No sandals here! I went with 3 other people and every one of us rolled our ankles at least twice due to the tough terrain and rocks. Also, it was kind of hard to find the next holes at times.

Other Thoughts:

I think that this course has a bit too many trees and DEFINITELY too many rocks to make it as a great course. I do appreciate very much the effort that the guys that maintain it put in, but the terrain is just to steep, rocky, and wooded to make it very enjoyable and fun. We did get quite a bit of ticks on us, but I'm from the Ozarks and expected this so not a downfall of this course. I would love to see what the guys running this course could put together with a more forgiving piece of land due to their creativity & upkeep.

***UPDATE*** I have played this course 3 more times since my last review and I must say that while I may have been a little bit harsh with the chewing up the discs ( I guess I have improved my shot quite a bit since first reviewed), I still agree with my initial con complaint of rocky. The last time I went, 2 people fell down, another cut his leg on a sharp rock. All of us are athletic guys. The course is definitely more fun the more experienced you get. I have upped my score of this hole from my previous rating.
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specsman
Experience: 7 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

a hiking trail with a disc golf course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 30, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great baskets, signage, concrete pads, fun holes, easy to find, ample parking, wildlife, benches, shade, technical, and more...

Edit: great locals, when visiting family I found my chance to hit this course again and ran into league night. They have a great bunch of locals to play a round with on a Thursday evening.

Cons:

I had a hard time finding tee #2 and it appeared that somebody had uprooted the sign and I couldn't see the basket so it took me a while to figure out where I was supposed to go -- but that was the only hole with that problem.

edit: the fixed hole #2, but the city is building something around another hole and will probably require reworking it.

Other Thoughts:

I'd almost call this course an Ozark hiking trail that just happens to have a disc golf course along it; but that isn't fair to the fact that it really has some well designed and fun holes.

I always play DG in my sandals but that is NOT an option here. You NEED to wear some good shoes and clothes that you aren't afraid of getting dirty if you end up butt scooting or climbing down a ravine to retrieve your disc. This is not a course that you can write on your scorecard, look at your phone or daydream while walking; if you do, you are likely to have bad day -- watch where you are stepping.

If you are used to flat terrain, you are going to love hole 6. I wished I had a giant bag of discs I didn't care about and could have just thrown discs at that basket all day long. I agree that hole 7 might be the signature hole for the course, its perfect.

I definitely wouldn't take a total beginner or somebody that is afraid of hiking on this course; but if you aren't afraid of a workout, up for a technical course and up for an adventure then its a must play. I'll be playing it everytime I visit family in the area.
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jaketaco
Experience: 12.4 years 95 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

hidden gem 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 17, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very good use of the land and elevation

Challenging fairways, but not impossible "poke and hope" type holes

Terrain is rocky, so there is not much underbrush that grows like I am accustomed to.

The placements are nice. Some are guarded by trees, some are on the edge of cliffs, one was elevated in the middle of a tree.

Cons:

They still need a few tee pads on the newer holes, I am sure they are coming soon though, and the ones that didn't have them weren't on a bad spot to throw from

Not really a con, but this course would not be great for a beginner, if you don't have decent control, you're going to have a rough day.

Other Thoughts:

They did a good job designing this course. The terrain is rough, but i loved it. They had a disclaimer, saying that several holes are steep and rugged. You need to be in decent shape and have good footwear. They warned you. I really liked this course, its several hours away, but I'd definitely make the trip again.

side note: Had my first ace ever here, so I'll always have a soft spot for this course, but it genuinely was fun.
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MarkDuper85
Experience: 16.2 years 4 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Left my Discraft elite z flick 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Elevation and creek bed fairways make for a unique disc experience. One pin placement is the highest from the ground that I've ever seen.

Cons:

Gravel tee boxes, super challenging pin placements on steep hills

Other Thoughts:

Please contact me if you found my yellow elite z flick. So heart broken
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DriveCrusher2
Experience: 15.5 years 50 played 13 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Dragon Ridge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 20, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Concrete tee pads, double chained PDGA sanctioned baskets (Monkey Traps). The course is located in a city park and it weaves through the terrain very nicely. The course is very challenging. I enjoyed this course very much and it is every bit as challenging!

Cons:

When I played all the concrete pads were not installed yet but, my sources tell me they are all in now! If there are people who have difficulty walking this may not be the course for you, especially the front 9.

Other Thoughts:

This course reminded me a bit of the challenge that Ozark Mountain is. Not quite as long nor as crazy holes but, this course is definitely one of the toughest courses I have ever played and look forward to playing it again! The basket located up in the tree was awesome! Yes a basket on a pole in a tree, totally worth it! Anyway look forward to my next trip there and I hope it's during a tournament.
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theRHW
Experience: 10.9 years 9 played 9 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Poor excuse of a course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 3, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

It has a nice parking lot.

Cons:

- the course sign does not have a map of the course posted
- I use an app, but many courses I've visited provide complimentary printed scorecards at the course sign, with a take-along map printed on the back of the scorecard for ease of navigation
- only some holes have concrete tee pads
-navigation signs are well made, but you have no clue where they are pointing because of the amount of foliage.
-we had to ask directions to even find hole 2, which is on the opposite side of the baseball field
-this course is set in the deep dark woods and short of cutting down trees there is no true landscaping
-no paths except where the grass has failed to grow through the rock
-course is heavily overgrown, fallen trees have not been cleared, this does not automatically make it a technical course because of lay downs everywhere
-Only some tees have the supposed benches or trash cans
-baskets only have one set of chains and they are heavy!! Tons of rejected putts that were dead on due to heavy chains
-Terrain is barely traversable,
-baskets are set by cliffs and STEEP drop offs. Prepare to lose discs or spend 30 minutes climbing down and back up after retrieving them.

Other Thoughts:

In closing, the best way to describe this course is if you and a buddy decided one day to carve a course out of the forrest using nothing but a chainsaw.
This does not, by any stretch, make the course a "technical" marvel of disc golf course engineering.
You most definitely will not see this course featured in any professional play.
You may disagree with my opinion, however that does not invalidate it, nor does it mean the PDGA is clambering over themselves to get to camdenton, mo to play this course.
Do, or do not. There is no try.
I don't care how many people thumbs down this review. Also, reviews are not the place to disagree with one another. That is the purpose of the forums.

After using OFF! Tick & insect spray: When we got home I pulled a total count of 23 ticks off of myself. I am from Missouri and I am well aware of nature based precautions for weather, hydration, and insects.
Were I from Camdenton, with only 2-3 courses available I may feel different. However, once you get your feet wet at a truly well kept course the truth of this course comes through.
PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK
I will not be back to this pitiful course.
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Designer response by FriedOkra
Pros: None to speak of


Cons: - few holes have concrete tee pads. <*GB 12 of the 18 holes have concrete pads. We will have the last 6 pads in soon.>
-navigation signs are nice but you have no clue where they are pointing. <*GB The navigation signs have arrows and distances. I'm not sure how to improve on them.>
-we had to ask directions to even find hole 2. <*GB I'll create some additional navigation signs for this hole.>
-this course is set in the deep dark woods. <*GB This is in fact a technical course built in the woods. This is by design, not a CON>
-no paths <*GB There are paths on every hole>
-course is heavily overgrown. <*GB This simply is not true.>
-Few tees have the supposed benches or trash cans. <*GB Every hole except one (hole 8) has a trash can. 12 holes have benches.>
-baskets only have one set of chains and they are heavy!! Tons of rejected putts that were dead on due to heavy chains. <*GB The baskets are Monkey Traps and have two sets of chains.>
-Terrain is barely traversable. <*GB Simply not true. We even have on player who has a blind daughter that loves to hike our course. True story.>
-baskets are set by cliffs and STEEP drop offs. Prepare to lose discs or spend 30 minutes climbing down to get them. <*GB There is one basket location on a pinnacle. 30 minutes to retrieve a disc due to an errant throw is a huge exaggeration.>

Other Thoughts: In closing, the best way to describe this course is if you and a buddy decided one day to carve a course out of the Forrest using nothing but a chainsaw. <*GB many volunteers spent many of hours hand crafting this TECHNICAL course into what it is today. You have insulted every one of them.>

When we got home I pulled a total count of 23 ticks off of myself. <*GB Any time you are outside in Missouri during the summer, you should apply bug spray, sunscreen, and carry plenty of water.> PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. <*GB The course description on this site and signs at the course described the course as technical and in rough terrain. We warned you.>
I will not be back to this pitiful course. <*GB at the time of this response to your review, 0 of 10 people have found your review helpful.>
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CarpeDeezNuts
Experience: 10.5 years 25 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Beware of Dragon 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 27, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Dragon Ridge is an excellent course located on the slopes of a heavily wooded hill. It is a beautiful piece of property that makes great use of the trees, ravines, and outcrops. It requires precise shooting and a wide array of shots. There are no particularly long holes, but many holes feel longer due to the narrow windows the course demands you shoot through. This course is very unforgiving if you don't hit your line. One kick off a tree and you are looking at a very difficult up shot with lots of trees in the way.

The monkey trap baskets are quality, and most of the holes have really nice concrete teepads. Almost all the tee pads have a bench and a trash can next to them.

There are many memorable holes for me. Hole 6 is a fun, nearly straight downhill putter throw with tons of trees in the way. Behind the basket is a 10ft drop off to a stream that makes you think about the death putt you are about to attempt. Hole 7 is a bear of a hole that follows the stream at the bottom of the hill. The basket is elevated roughly 15ft on a rocky outcrop. It feels like the signature hole for the course. Hole 14s basket is in a tree! Hole 18 might as well be a pinball machine.

Cons:

Some of the footing and walkways are a bit treacherous. Heed the warning signs at the hole 6 tee pad. I'm a spry 26 year old, but lost my footing and cut my hand on a jagged piece of Missouri rock. Be careful on the steep walkway down hole 6 fairway.

This course is really hard on the discs. You WILL hit trees!

Other Thoughts:

This course is a must play if you live in the Missouri area or are planning to take a trip to this part of the country. I drove up an hour from Springfield to play and plan on visiting the course many more times in the future. I wish it was closer to my house!
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Chain_Bang
Experience: 18.1 years 45 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Out of Towner Opinion 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 26, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is amazing. Elevation that I can't get back in Texas. I had a ball checking out the line on each tee box I walked up to. Huge variety of throws ranging from short and technical to long bombs. I especially loved the long straight shot that seemed to have 200 feet in elevation drop. Although the hole number has escaped my memory now, the shot hasn't. One basket was exotically placed in a tree high enough they built a ladder to get your disc out. Overall I had a blast and will be back many more times as its just a few minutes from our vacation home! Great job by the designers.

Cons:

I took a first timer with me, and probably should have chosen an easier place for him to learn. As he pointed out, one slip here could result in serious injury/death on some of the slopes. To be fair, signs warned of the difficulty ahead and were clearly posted. Hole to hole navigation got a bit confusing here and there but regulars were nearby to advise us. Some of the lines could use a bit of trimming and stump removal, and some walking paths were very difficult.

Other Thoughts:

Chain splashed a hole I've never seen before, which is never a bad thing. Heed the signs warning of treacherous holes ahead. I'm not in the best of shape and the 3 holes became very difficult to traverse and contributed to being totally wiped out after 18 holes. Might have been all the elevation change I'm not used to, but for my first course to play in the Ozarks, this was an awesome choice!
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Dsjoats
Experience: 9.8 years 315 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Wow! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 23, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very wooded and requires many different kinds of shots. I'm not sure I've ever putted so far above my head before. Fun stuff. I've ignored my roller shot, and sure wish I had one to use.
Well marked and easy to navigate. I didn't pay attention to every hole, but when I looked for a bench, trash can or sign, there was one right where I needed it.

Cons:

Only 13 holes.
I played on a calm evening and the bugs (mosquitoes and horseflies) were very annoying. This is a tiny nit, but it was the only thing that bothered me during my round.

Other Thoughts:

The warning about 3-5 is no joke, but these were my favorite holes. Come prepared and don't skip them.
I came from the KC metro area to play this course and struggled to find it using the directions on this site. I'd recommend using your GPS with this address. "2 Ball Park Rd; Camdenton, MO" This is not exact, but if you drive a bit either direction from this spot, you'll see the ball park.

This is a unique course and worth a special trip. I just wish I had time to play it again. Can't go higher that a 3.5 without a full 18 holes.
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kirk
Experience: 10.6 years 27 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

dragon ridge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 1, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

concrete tee pads are all done..work is constantly being done to improve this already awesome coarse, there are multible basket locations to keep it interesting..the local club has put a lot of work into this coarse and it really shows, great signage, benches at most tees, trash cans...sweet

Cons:

still needs some stairs and step work but i have no doubt that will be tended to in the near future, a very rugged and heavily wooded coarse, they recommend good footwear and extra water so prepare for this and enjoy .

Other Thoughts:

This coarse is a wild ride through the rugged untamed ozark hills..it is a true jewel to play, I truly look forward to every round ..its tough but fair, its cruel but rewarding .if you play this game for a little extra exercise then this is the coarse for you...located at the lake of the ozarks i can see this becoming a destination coarse for many lake visitors..
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KClefty
Experience: 35.8 years 80 played
3.50 star(s)

Chutes and Ladders 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 1, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great use of elevation and nature's elements. "Next tee" signs near holes work great. Great variety of shots, nothing left in the bag. Course runs naturally along erosion channels cut in limestone formations--you will think you are in the Rockies. Undergrowth is limited b/c of this, so finding discs is easy.

Cons:

Pretty steep terrain requiring some stamina and balance--good shoes a must, but course is only 10 holes long so you won't die. Natural tee pads are good. Only con really is lack of 8 more holes! Can't wait.

Other Thoughts:

Designer really used all that is there, playing up, down, and across elevation changes. Hole 1 and 2 start up top and are conventional holes with grass fairways, but after that lookout! 3 is strait downhill and then the next few holes wind along a dry creek bed with rock scrabble and fallen timber. As you climb out, the last hole has a nutty placement that is on top of a "termite mound" with trouble on all sides forcing you to putt above your head. Fairways are tight, usually 20-40 ft. wide requiring accuracy off the teepad, and elevation changes work your distance control. there is For a short course, I can't recall one that had more to offer. When this fills out to 18 I bet it will be awewome.
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Ferrell
Experience: 19 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 27, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Signs for next hole location. Benches at most of tee pads. Nice Baskets. Free.

Cons:

Tee pads are gravel or non-existing. Rocks and trees everywhere for your discs to be damaged on (DX plastic or not). Baskets aren't always visible from tee pad. Location of baskets are in very difficult spots for being mostly par 3. Holes are all in the woods, no open long shots. Dangerous terrain.

Other Thoughts:

This course is not for beginners. Very "technical" course. Terrain is very rough. Elevation change can be very drastic. Not a full 18 holes but I have been told that is in the works as well as the tee pads being updated. I do give credit to designer and locals who have made the course possible to play.
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stymie247
Experience: 13.7 years 7 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Woods 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 17, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Fun, fun and crazy fun. Hills, slopes, banks, trees, rocks, creeks and more! The disc elves change the basket locations often and you never know whats ahead until your there.

Cons:

It's not finished, but new things show up in the middle of the night (Aliens). Your discs will get scratched (no big deal).

Other Thoughts:

They seem to be covering it all. What's next, a Cabana between 2 & 3? This is a great course and growing. Bring a first timer with you and it will hook them for sure!
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