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Valmont Disc Park

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bneffer
Experience: 24.8 years 56 played 16 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course in an park with nice views drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 1, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

-This course has come perfect length holes for us.
-Good tees with ample signage
-Ups and downs, but nothing outrageous.
-Nice views, and well maintained park

Cons:

-Mud in some places
-A few holes were just out in the open field.

Other Thoughts:

Great visit, a course I'd play again!
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treyz
Experience: 18 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun layout. You can get some aces here.

Cons:

Some burs in the grass that might bother your dog.

Other Thoughts:

Fun course!
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T_Y_L_E_R
Experience: 18.8 years 3 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

not sure why it's not rated higher 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 9, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Really cool layout with variety of terrainGood signsVariety of shots neededAmazing viewsGreat use of the available space

Cons:

I could see it being annoying if crowded
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BlackberryGirl
Experience: 15 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 16, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course was busy but flowed well and no delays.

Not a long course but we enjoyed the scenery and design.

Friendly people.

Safe area.

Easy to find.

Cons:

None to speak of

Other Thoughts:

I wanted to give an update none since 2019
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience: 24 played 22 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great views and a handful of interesting holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2019 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Really fun course!

- Beautiful views
- Well maintained and quality permanent baskets
- Great signage
- Convenient location in the heart of Boulder
- First 8 holes are fun and interesting and have great personality, shooting through and into some stands of trees, up and down a few hills, and navigating a few really tight fairways.
- I think there is some water potential on hole #18, but really no water hazard on this course. Many holes it would be hard to lose a disc.

Cons:

Holes #9 through #16 start to get a bit repetitive, shooting back and forth across a fairly open field. A few good wide open crush shots in here too that you'll need a good arm to par.

Course designers did make good use of what little elevation change and tree coverage there was in the area of these holes, but it still leaves a bit to be desired. If holes #9-13 were gone tomorrow, I wouldn't miss them. 14, 15, and 16 play in the corner of this open field area and make good use of some trees and slight elevation change so a little more interesting.

Other Thoughts:

Holes 17 and 18 are somewhat wide open shots but have some beautiful layouts with a few trees and in my opinion, are great holes to close out the course. They are, however, fairly straight forward.

Only other thing that could possibly be considered a "con" is that hole #1 and #18 are a bit of a walk to the parking lot, and a bit of a walk from basket 18 to teepad 1, so doesn't quite play in a convenient loop. If you're happy to get a few extra steps in while walking around this wonderful park, then it's not an issue.

Huge thanks to the local crew that helps maintain and protect this great FREE course!
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enragedmullet
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Experience: 12.4 years 115 played 79 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Prairie doggin' 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 9, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Great maps on premises and decent signage

- Concrete tees and baskets in good condition

- I feel like I've been saying this a lot for the area, and I've never gotten one, but ace runs abound, if that's your thing

- Easy to navigate, though I'd have a map handy the first time out

- There is a mix of elevation, albeit lopsided, and a hint of variation in distance and shots needed. Nice usage of the available foliage, especially on the front 7.

- If it isn't crowded it's a great place for a quick 18, and wouldn't be a terrible choice to bring a beginner either

Cons:

- Gets crowded, more on that below.

- The front 7 could be considered crammed-as-hell, with potential for creating bottlenecks that last the rest of your round

- After getting to stretch your arm a bit on 8 & 9 the rest of the course is just as short as the front 7, as a result, it gets repetitive

Other Thoughts:

I played most of Valmont one weekend recently and quit after 11 just because I was tired of being just too far to play through but close enough to be delayed by a group in front of me. I went back a few days later and was able to finish the course though it was still crowded as all get-out however I was able to play through more than a couple groups. So yea, crowds, man. Maybe it isn't that bad on weekday mornings, but be prepared.

There are some places to sit along the course but I don't recall trash cans. I agree w/ Parataxis's Other Thoughts in 2016.

Valmont has some good qualities but w/ 16 holes under 300' it's definitely a niche course. If you want to practice your short game it's awesome, but if you're looking for a well-rounded, balanced round, I'm not sure it's here. I'll play it again I'm sure, and it's definitely worth the stop if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it a destination course.
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sjroesinger
Experience: 7.8 years 37 played 37 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun first 7 holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 14, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very well marked, great tee boxes, placards, and baskets
Fun first 7 holes
Creative, intuitive hole flow

Cons:

Holes 8-18 began to back up (very crowded)
Not very imaginative (straight, short holes)

Other Thoughts:

Pretty fun course, took a bit longer to play because it was so crowded (Friday at 3 pm), chances for aces
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.9 years 324 played 189 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 6, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

- great large cement tees
- good baskets with double sided number signs on them
- great tee signs with all the info you need
- navigation of the course is pretty easy
- good mix of short technical holes and long open holes
- the first 7 holes offer some fund elevation change
- a good course for anyone from a beginner to a pro

Cons:

- really only 3 or 4 holes to actually throw a driver on, definitely a shorter course overall
- a few tight fairways and close baskets could be a bit of a safety hazard when the course is busy
- after a fun start to the course, holes 8 - 18 are a little bit boring

Other Thoughts:

A quality course in the boulder area. Definitely the best course for a few miles. I would recommend it to anyone in the area.
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MonDragonDisc
Experience: 7.8 years 14 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Hand me my Roc 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 23, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Front 9 is wooded and has some challenge. I'm a beginner so having a chance to practice touch shots has been beneficial. Back 9 allows you to get 2 distance throws and the rest are wide open (some trees). If I can shoot a -3 here than a good player can probably get into -10 or better territory.

Cons:

Crowded as any course can be. Routinely waiting on every hole to throw. The back 9 is somewhat boring compared to the front nine. They need to figure out a way to incorporate a the woods into all 18 holes... not sure how, but the back 9 is lacking.

Other Thoughts:

Beat the crowd and get there early.
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Badger Dan
Experience: 20.8 years 183 played 9 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Quick 18 when it's not crowded 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 2, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Easy to navigate. Signage is good with a large format map at the start, scorecards often available, and color signs at every tee (not that they're necessary).

-Great tee pads. Long, flat and wide poured concrete. No dropoffs after tee.

-Good practice for short/mid game. Can be played quick when it's not busy making it easy to get in 36+ in under what it takes to play a full 18 at a mountain course.

-Usually clean with most patrons being responsible with their trash despite the lack of bins at the holes. Porto John is a plus too.

-If you play this course enough, you will rack up aces.

Cons:

-Very short. Only 3 holes require a driver. Not much variety on the back 9. Essentially all open.

-Many holes are bland and uninventive. After 10, you virtually crisscross the field with short midrange shots for the next 5 holes followed by the shortest, most-open hole I've ever played, #16.

-Very crowded at times. I've been there recently when the entire parking lot is full. Large groups of college kids on the course often clog it up.

Other Thoughts:

After spending a year living in Boulder, I'm ready to move up into the mountains and get closer to some real disc. With that said, it's been fun having an 18 hole course nearby where I could hone my short game and meet some cool local discers. Valmont, it's been real. Hope to see some improvements in hole design in the future.
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Parataxis
Experience: 7.9 years 23 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Front 7 provide fun, short, more technical throws.
Location.

Cons:

Holes 8-16 don't have much to them.
Gets packed in the afternoon.

Other Thoughts:

It's sad that Boulder doesn't have a more exceptional dg course, seems to me it really should have something to shine for the region. All things considered there aren't any other public courses in Boulder county I'd rather go to. I think the course designer did a great job with what he was given (at one point the course was going to go where the bike park is now).
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nolan24970
Experience: 9 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Solid Course in Boulder 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Front 9 and back 9 are completely different. This leads to some nice variety.
-Quick round; can get through all 18 holes in around an hour
-Park is reasonably well taken care of
-Course uses the space it is on very well
-Short drive from anywhere in Boulder

Cons:

-All of the holes on the back 9 are pretty similar, a good sized drive and maybe a tree or two to shoot around
-Course can get crowded on weekends

Other Thoughts:

A very fun course to play early in the morning.
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Ginganinja
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Really short course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Very good tee pads and signs.
-clean course with a good feel to it.
-good elevation usage.
-easy to navigate
-good for someone just passing through wanting to get a quick 18 in.
-very begginer friendly.

Cons:

-really short.
-Allot of baskets really close.
-no others really and i guess short really isn't a con

Other Thoughts:

This course is great for a casual round and especially good if your looking for your first ace. It's really easy to navigate and to keep going.
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thecolorofhue
Experience: 6 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Full 18 hole course
-A few dog legs
-Good view of the mountains
-You're probably going to make some birdies

Cons:

-Ridiculously short for an 18 hole course. People are not kidding when they say the distance posted on the signs are incorrect. Hole 18 was especially disappointing.

-Not much here as far as technical shots go. Most holes simply follow the walking path from the hole to the tee, though there are some dog legs in the beginning.

-The simplicity of the course does get boring on the back 9. These holes show almost no creativity, simply being a little over a 100 feet from the starting tee in a straight line.

Other Thoughts:

It's really disappointing that this is all Boulder has to offer. Coming from a small town in Oklahoma that had multiple 18 hole courses (many of them technical courses) this course (the only 18 hole in Boulder) just does not hold up.
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TalbotTrojan
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.6 years 112 played 104 reviews
2.00 star(s)

It Fits 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 20, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

There was clearly some thought put into this course. There is a local crowd who loves this course and seem to be doing a great job of getting things done and done well. There are lots of features to this course that are clearly designed to keep the course in the ground. The baskets are all in great condition. The tee pads are quite nice and very consistent from hole to hole. Baskets are placed in thoughtful spots. The design uses just about every possible good inch of this piece of land. There is a port-o-potty on the back side of the course. There are other things to do in the park that shares land with this course. There is a good variety of shots in the first seven holes. This would be a very good place to take a beginner to play disc golf. It does a descent job of keeping more advanced players somewhat entertained for at least a few holes.

Cons:

This course is mostly short and they really tried to fit a course in on a piece of land that is not really well suited for a full 18 hole disc golf course. The best holes are the first seven and they are squeezed onto a small mound in the park. Holes are close to each other throughout the course and there are a few times when one needs to ask which basket they are throwing to. There are only three holes over or at 300 feet. There are plenty of holes under 200 feet. There are so many filler holes it really takes away from some of the better holes on this course. There are some erosion issues that appear to be noticed at this point, but hard to say what can be done moving forward. There is a prairie dog issue that is mitigated at this point as long as people keep the fences working correctly.

Other Thoughts:

This course also has a nickname of the Junkyard since holes 8 through 16 are on an old junkyard. There are still random rusted car pieces that can be found on the ground. Really the first seven holes were enjoyable, even if one of them is basically a jump putt. After that it gets boring for the most part. The last two holes are in the green part of the park where other people may be using the park and may cause some issues with pedestrians. Otherwise the prairie dog fences should keep out other park traffic fairly well. This really isn't a course to go out of your way to play but may be a great place to take people who have never played before. It really does just barely fit into the land that it is on. I am sure with the local crowd that is there, it will get good care.
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AndyJB
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 32.8 years 52 played 42 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Sometimes 9 holes would be better... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 20, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Biggest pro is the teepads. Some of the best in Colorado, seriously. Wide, long, level and we'll bordered. Too bad they aren't necessary on these short holes

-Good spot for begginers. Super short, but with enough obstacles and shot shaping on the first seven holes to give a challenge as well

-Great views of the mountains in the background

-Great full color, informative tee signs. Big Map at the entrance to the course, and lots of signs pointing you to hole 1 and hole 8 as well (which could be confusing without them)

-Land is well-maintained with trash cans, benches and gopher fences to protect the land

Cons:

-Way too short. Marked distances are incorrect on some of the shortest holes. Hole 16 is a joke. It's made 140 feet. During a doubles event here, I saw more than a few people jump putting....from the teepad.

-With the decision to split the course into three separate sections, I fail to see why they didn't add more distance to the back nine holes

-After the first seven holes there is really no obstacles to speak of aside from an OB fence and a port-a-john

-the basket for holes 13 and 16 are right next to each other, but the backside of 13 is blind from its teepad. I could easily see someone getting pegged while they are trying to putt out. There are other safety issues, but this is the biggest one

-The first seven holes are the highlights, but could be retooled to be three or four holes and it would still be good for beginners and add challenge to more experienced players

-Holes 8 and 9, both over 350 (hole 9 plays like a 400 foot hole as it is slightly uphill) kind of come out of nowhere. What I mean by this is after seven holes of very short touch shots, it's odd to have two holes to air it out. Difficult to adjust to.

Other Thoughts:

Valmont is a local favorite, and said local players put in a lot of work to keep this course in good order. And it's good for what it is. I had fun playing the Winter Warriors doubles series here. I wouldn't go out of my way to play this course, and neither should you. However, it is unique enough that if you're in Boulder, you should give it a shot.
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dreadlock86
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 382 played 306 reviews
2.00 star(s)

should be a 9 hole course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-holes 1-7 are fun
-elevation, trees, and interesting shots on 1-7
-concrete tees and the mach 5 baskets are in good condition
-course map, navigation is pretty easy
-fences to keep the prairie dogs off the course
-good course to bring beginners

Cons:

-flat, wide open, and little challenge or fun after the first 7 holes
-lots of reeds around the creek, good luck if you throw into it
-seems like there are 18 holes just for the sake of 18
-only 18 in Boulder, busy course and lots of pedestrians
-i had someone walk off with my disc off the walking path before i got down there, keep an eye out on holes 3 and 7

Other Thoughts:

Valmont is a fun pitch and putt course for the first 7 holes. They have elevation, trees, lines to hit, and fun ace runs. This part of the course is really enjoyable.

Once you leave that area of the park, the course is wide open, flat, and totally boring. Holes 8-11 are in a field and 12-16 are in another field that has a tiny ridge along one side. 17 and 18 are in a small grassy area that has two patches of very small trees and ball fields in the middle.

I think this course would be much better as a 9 hole with 17 and 18 redesigned to flow from hole 7. I agree with mndiscg that the other 9 baskets could surely be put to better use somewhere else. I guess some people would rather have an 18 hole course, even if it totally sucks, but I'd be rooting for changes if I were a Boulder local. It's no fault of the designer, there is just no way to put good holes on some of this land.

As it is, this is a good course to bring beginners. It is easy and there shouldn't be too much danger of a lost disc. Only holes 8-10 will require a driver, even for shorter arms. It gets a bit busy since it's one of only two courses in Boulder and the only 18. This area really needs a real course.


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xskatx
Experience: 14.1 years 22 played 16 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short holes but fun 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Nice terrain, Easy course- come here if you want to get a better score, easy to navigate around, there are a few holes that are technical and fun to play, come here to work on your short game

Cons:

The course as a whole is way too short. Other than that it is a descent course but a little boring with no water or other interesting characteristics.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course for intermediate players. I just can't justify driving up to boulder to play a little course like this. If you live there it is really your only close choice
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 480 played 478 reviews
2.00 star(s)

1-7 Were Fun 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 8, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Solid baskets and tees. They were in good working order and looked fine.
-Pretty easy to find your way around. The next tee was always close by. There were no blind tee shots so you always knew which basket you were throwing at. They had number plates just to be sure.
-Ace Runs! For almost everybody there will be the chance at an ace on at least a few holes if not all of them.
-I liked the start of this course. 1-7 were short and relatively easy but they did have some tempting ace runs where you might have a long putt back if you blow past the basket. 1-7 had some fun elevation as well.
-Good for bringing the young and the old, beginners, kids, etc. They will enjoy this course and won't be overwhelmed.
-There really isn't any chance to lose a disc.
-Nice views of the Flatirons (not as good as Harlow Platts)
-Boulder has beautiful weather.
-They keep the prairie dogs off the course so that you won't break a leg in a hole.

Cons:

-Extremely short and easy.
-8-16 got really boring. I can't imagine playing this course again. Maybe I would play 1-7 on repeat instead of playing the later holes.
-This course could be busy as it is one of two courses in Boulder and this is an active community.
-Prairie dog fences were kind of annoying but I guess it is the lesser of two evils.
-Not a lot of shot shaping required, a little on 1-7 and then it's completely open (with a few scattered trees) until the final 2 holes.

Other Thoughts:

-I think they should have made this an interesting pitch and putt/ace run course in the area where 1-7 were and maybe a hole or two in the middle area where 17 and 18 were. The area where 8-16 were located was flat, open, and generally boring. 18 holes isn't always a pro in my opinion and I think they could have used the other 9 baskets in another park in town.
-This course won't disappoint if you know what to expect. I won't stop here again because I was getting bored during this round. If you haven't played here, you might as well stop and bag this course and hope for an ace. It is a quick play if it isn't busy.
-As many reviewers have said, Boulder is lacking in both quantity and quality of disc golf courses. There should be some space in the foothills where a challenging, hilly, and fun course could be put in. For such an active town, there is much to be desired in the disc golf world.
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Dan13LP
Experience: 18 years 102 played 7 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good Beginner Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 24, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Concrete tee-pads and good signage on every hole (some of the distances are a little off, +/-25ft)
-Since it's a newer course, the baskets are still in great shape
-There are few benches and places to sit along the first 7 holes and a porta-potty in between 11 and 12.
-Course has been manicured well by the designers. A lot of the cacti have been removed along with some of the metal remains from the junkyard that I've been told used to exist where the course does now.
-A great place for an experienced player to practice their mid-range and putting, and an even better place to bring out a beginner or someone who has just started playing disc golf.

Cons:

-The lack of obstacles and poor design really bring this course down.
-Course design. Almost every hole has a clear, wide open shot to the basket. Even those holes with trees near the basket don't utilize the land well, and most of your shots end up being straight, short shots, with a clear line right to the basket.
-Overall length of the course. The average hole length is maybe 220' and that could even be a little generous. Only two holes, #8 and #9, are over 350'. #10 is 300'. The rest are all real short.
-Lack of challenge. This course is ridiculously easy, and any experienced player is poised to shoot very very low (which could be a pro depending on how you look at it)

Other Thoughts:

This course is my home course, so I play it all the time, I really just wish that it offered up more of a challenge. If you haven't ever hit an ace, just play this course a couple of times, you'll get one eventually. Given the lay of the land as-is, there are several baskets that could be moved, even if it was just 20-30ft, it would make the course have a bit more challenge. There are way to many pitch-and-putt straight on shots. The only reason this course gets 2.5 is because the baskets are in great shape, there is proper signage on every hole, and the tee-pads are really nice too. I do hope the rumors of a re-design are true, this course has potential, but unfortunately right not, it's just not living up to it.
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