Bucksnort is a private 28 hole course that can only be played after making reservations. This is a fantastic idea imo. This essentially gives you the course to yourself/group. They start one group on hole 1 and the other group on hole 14 so you're very likely to not even encounter the other group while out here. There tee times are very specific. 10:02 AM. This is done to make sure all parties are there to start at the same time, after getting a quick explanation of the course and receiving maps and scorecards. From there on out you free to play as might as you'd like as long as you're out by dusk. The course can be played as either a 20 or 23 hole layout with ease if you wish to skip either or both the "Rockies 3" or "Himalayan 5".

The design here is fantastic. It's the most picturesque setting I've ever had the privilege of playing. The course flows seamlessly from hole to hole. I rarely had to check the map, and a lot of that has to do with the numerous yellow, wooden next tee arrows throughout the property. One of the best marked courses I've played in this regard. There's also slightly larger orange arrows that point toward any blind basket placements. This was another excellent and well appreiated touch.

The baskets are now all MVP Black Hole Portals. These are all in great shape and catch nicely. The majority of them are red banded ones but there's a few black banded ones scattered throughout as well. Easy to spot and get the job done nicely.

The views out here are unreal. The whole vibe of this place is just top notch. You're so far away from everything else that you'll have no other sounds besides nature.

The unique holes out here are fantastic. Hole's 4, 5, 12, 22 and 26 are just kooky but very fun holes. There's a few other's that have severe rollaway potential, well, most of them do actually. But there's a few that really stand out and require excellent shot placement. A little luck helps too. Hole 8, 15, 16 and 17 as well as all five Himalayan holes are scary shots. But it feels SOOO good when you execute your shot.

The tee pads are mostly framed up gravel, but all were in good shape when we played. There was four or five concrete block type pads too. A few of the holes had two tees. 15, 23 and 28 come to mind now, there might've been another one I'm not remembering right now.

There's three roofed shelters where smoking is permitted and they put out large water coolers to refill your beverage containers and even have dog bowls laid out too. These have benches, chairs and tables inside them and were lifesavers a few times today. Besides that, most other tees have at least one bench as well. Much needed on a hike of a course like this one.

The tee signs for the most part, are lacking. Hopefully they go all in on the types of signs they have on the first couple holes and a few others scattered around the course. With the map it's not a huge deal, but it'd be nice to not have to check the map at all. It sounds like eventually having all of the new signs is the plan though.

Gravel tees aren't for everybody, which I get. These are well done but after me and the wife and the other group had played on them they weren't as nice the second time around. This is mountain golf though.

The holes are mostly on the shorter side and all of them are considered par 3's. This isn't the place to come if you like to throw bomb after bomb. But that's not the point of Bucksnort.

The $80 cost could definitely be a con to some. Especially if you're going to play it solo. That's the steepest I've seen, but I have zero regrets with the cost. I'll easily pay it again if I'm out this way again.

Treacherous walking with the loose gravel on the course. Lots of elevation too. Not recommended if you're not in at least somewhat decent shape.

This is my favorite course played to date. I'd absolutely recommend this course to anbody that's in the area. I'd even recommend travelling well out of your way to play here. Me and the wife flew in from WI with Bucksnort being the number 1 reason why. It was worth every penny. Well worth it's spot in the top ten. Easily my favorite of the ones I've played in the top ten (Harmony Bends, Idlewild, Rollin Ridge, Harmon Hills and Flip City). Even with the numerous cons listed it's an absolute must play. Best of the best is all I could realistically rate this, which I've never done before. Out of almost 500 reviews.

This outstanding property has it all. Gorgeous views, creative layout, unique baskets, great signage and lots of terrain.

The cave hole is phenomenal. So cool and fun.
The Himalayan 5 are birdies waiting to happen, just prepare to hike.
The benches and water coolers are a great place to rest and refresh.
Moon Rock hole, Crack, Ledge, all awesome.

The map and hole description handouts made for an easy round to follow. Plus the tips in the round briefing build confidence and advise safety.

It didn't bother me at all, but many of the tee boxes are gravel.
There are holes where you can lose a disc with a poor shot, but that is mountain disc golf.

This is the best course I have ever played. Truly worth the trip and fee.
Where else can you play a course where every hole is named and is memorable.
Having the course to yourself and 1 other group is an excellent way to feel secluded and enjoy the serenity of the mountains.

A stunning course, nestled into a secluded corner of the mountains.

On a backyard course like this, I don't go expecting great equipment, but Bucksnort has solid gear. The tees are natural but well marked, with good chains, phenomenal tee signs, and abundant next tee signage. Don't worry about maintenance, either.

Of course, anyone who has played here can attest to its beauty. It's a fine drive to get here, and the views in the (5)-(9) and (14)-(17) ranges are incredible. You can see across a kind of valley, with hills rising on the other side and rugged rock formations. The bigger mountains loom in the distance. The course as a whole, apart from views, is still a treat. The terrain is mountainous and you spend all your time surrounded by evergreens.

The personal experience is not to be downplayed. The hosts only take two groups per day, so you have the course essentially to yourself. The property is explained thoroughly, and you're provided with very clear course maps and hole tips. The hosts also left dehydration-fighting drinks at a couple of spots. Personality is written all over, as well, thanks in large part to the thoughtful tee signs that seem to have an anecdote for every hole.

Its mountainous location gives Bucksnort a great variety of terrain to work with. There are a handful of flat shots, but also valleys, steep downhills, uphill slogs, cliff greens, caves, plateaus, and every gradation. Combined with the pines and various rock formations, this is ideal ground for fun discing that rewards precision with thrill.

And, yes, the shot shaping lives up. Paulie and Lowell used this terrain extremely well, and I think it's fair to say that it's a one-of-a-kind experience. There are short putter runs with treacherous greens, doglegs in the woods with curvy slopes, downhill thrills, plateaus where an errant shot will never be found, obstacle-guarded greens, perfect gap shots, and many different shapes. It's creative and varied use of phenomenal land.

Bucksnort is an incredible experience. I explored a lot of places in Colorado, but rarely did I find myself in land with such a feeling of seclusion. See, even when you hike a mountain all by yourself, there's a feeling of openness and continuity with the surrounding area. However, the valley, and this course overlooking it, feel hidden from the rest of the world. And it's a blast to throw, with some of the most unique holes I've played.

I have one major complaint with Bucksnort: it's all par 3s. I would have loved nothing more than to see some great multi-shot holes in this same style. I think this is a limitation of the property, which I understand, but it's just that - a limitation. The very best courses I have played include this extra diversification of hole type that, to me, elevates the actual disc golf portion of the experience to its maximum potential. Bucksnort doesn't quite have all of that - it's a niche course, though clearly the ultimate of niche courses.

It's worth noting that the environment can pose some safety issues. Some holes at the start and end have extremely loose soil which, when combined with steep slopes like the greens of (2) or (5), can make it mighty difficult to keep a footing. Occasionally, there's a bit of easy rock climbing needed to get to baskets. This is a workout at 8000 feet, so altitude sickness needs to be prevented. Also, they are very transparent that they have seen a mountain lion at least once in the gorges below the property.

It was definitely disappointing to have the Himalayan 5 closed. I would have enjoyed these holes with even more extreme elevation.

You could complain that the course finishes off with some of its weakest holes. The last handful are shorter and, while a touch gimmicky, less thrilling than many of the preceding shapes.

As noted, reservations aren't particularly flexible, so be willing to sacrifice your whole day if you come here, and reserve well in advance if you need a specific date.

Bucksnort is iconic. It outstrips all the other courses around. Yes, Beaver and Bailey and Dreamtime are phenomenal, but the variety and ruggedness of Bucksnort make it an even more memorable experience. Don't pass it up if you get the chance - but remember your best hiking boots and bring spare discs!

On a different note, this was the last of 27 courses from a summer in Colorado, and to anyone that has the means of taking a disc golf trip there, do it. Playing in the mountains is a different world than all the great courses I've seen in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and elsewhere.

Bucksnort is one of the most beautiful courses I have ever played (136 as of this review). The steep rolling mountain hillsides give you incredible views from inside the Rockies. Being from the Gulf coast, I love anything with elevation and mountains, and this course is that.

I played 19 holes on my visit, and almost all of them were great and unique. The design is overall pretty short, but with a lot of variety given the elevation changes, use of large rocks. I don't think any two holes were the same, or any of the ones I could see on the closed holes.

The course signage, info, map, was all top notch. There weren't any hole maps at the tee, but they weren't super necessary because almost every blind shot had directional arrows on the trees nearby, and an explanation on the back of the very detailed map.

Baskets were red Black Hole Portal's, and they were brand new and shiny! There were water coolers every few holes, which was great for being on the mountain at a high elevation (for someone from sea level). This course is a HIKE and I had my dogs with me, and we all needed water when we got to them.

There was also a very friendly dog named Bella from a neighboring property who came and walked with us for most of our round. Every course should have a dog tour guide, in my opinion.

The main problem I have with the course is the same as everyone else: gravel tees. The whole mountain is gravel, so they're pretty much natural pads, but they tend to be very slippery, and often uneven. There's pavers on three of the holes I played, and they were great.

Another con for my round, maybe not for you by the time you play, is 9 holes were closed. About a 1/3 of the course. One hole was closed for erosion concerns, and the others because they were being replaced with new baskets. I would have rather played on old baskets than had to skip a decent amount of the course that was pretty pricey to pay.

Not a pro or con about the course, but when I called to make my reservation, I was told that since I wasn't a group of 4 (I was traveling on my own from Louisiana), I would be charged as if I was, and only have to pay $20 for an individual (since it's usually minimum $80 and a minimum group of 4, which I didn't know until I called). But when I got there I was charged $40 for a solo round. I was a little irritated at having the price doubled when I showed up, especially since I couldn't play an entire third of the holes.

The money thing didn't factor into my rating, and the hosts did give a very favorable impression of their hospitality, and how much they want their guests to have a good round. Just looking at the amount of detail on the map they give you should prove that!

But it is hard to rate a course a 5.0 if I only played 19 of 28 holes. It was up there with Harmony Bends, Harmon Hills, and Bailey in terms of most beautiful properties I've ever played on. But without the full course being open, and tee pads being a nuisance, I can only review on my experience there. Hopefully I can make it back (with three more players) and see the course in full strength.

It's hard to top having the course completely to yourself and getting the personal touch from Paulie, complete with the history of the course and the background story about many of the holes. Top-Quality baskets. Unique pin placements. Also, it was very easy to navigate from one hole to the next. The Pro Shop is a treasure trove of rare discs. There are water jugs throughout the course. I love the double reverse mandatory.

It's hard to complain about the course because it's just one guy doing everything. Only 4 or so of the tee pads are paved, but to bring pavers to these remote locations seems incredibly challenging. Also there were hole maps for only about half the holes. We were skeptical about the physical demands of the course, but we were wiped out afterwards. It is a great workout. Lastly, the threat of mountain lions was a little chilling, but Paulie thoroughly warned us about where they were and where we shouldn't go.

Incredible holes, incredible views, and a momentous experience. The attention to detail and level of care put into the course is hard to express. It is easily evident that Bucksnort is a passion project of Paulie's. So many of the holes would be another courses signature hole.

-20 MVP Portal baskets all set nice and level. A few holes have multiple pin locations.
-20 mostly leveled tee boxes. A few have been completed with pavers and were very nicely done. The rest are natural dirt that get plenty of attention and were very playable, if not perfect.
-Many of the holes have tee signs with all pertinent Hole info.
-Great mix of varying styles of holes. Tunnels, left and right turns, touch and power shots, the course keeps you on your game. Perhaps a bit on the shorter side but elevation does a nice job making up for that.
-Speaking of elevation, Bucksnort has it all and uses it well. Very few holes without noticeable change from tee to pin. Really adds challenge, variety and entertainment to the course.
-Risk-reward all over the place. Precarious pins, steep sidehills, tight gaps, etc will allow you make the choice to play aggressively or try avoid disaster by being conservative.
-Exclusiveness. Only 2 groups of golfers per day get the pleasure of having the course entirely to themselves. Such an awesome treat. At $20/player, I feel this is a great value.
-Pavilions are provided at three different points on course. Plenty of seating and shade for a nice break on a physically demanding course. These are also the designated smoking areas which is a nice bonus to have that be allowed on such a great piece of property.
-Navigation is easy. Yellow arrows directing players to the next tee make it possible for all but the most incompetent humans to find their way through the course. Players are also provided with a caddy book containing all necessary Hole info for any of the holes that don't have the nice updated signs yet. Any blind holes have an arrow pointing to the basket location which can be cross-referenced with the hole map on the sign.
-The views are killer. Amazing scenery from numerous locations on the course.
-The rock formations. These are one of my favorite aspects of the course. You play under giant rock walls, over and on top of large to enormous boulders with a few pins tucked into and up against really cool formations. Hole 5, The Throne, was a personal favorite. Bigly elevation, ridiculous level of risk reward, and one of my favorite shaped rocks on the course.

-Most of the tees are natural. They are maintained fairly well but certainly a far cry from those finished with pavers.
-A number of the holes are bit packed in. The first few holes really play on top of each other and then the course loops right back through that same area at the end. Seems like this could have been avoided or even had a hole or 2 removed, altered, or combined for a better flow. With only two groups on the property each day it won't create much of an issue.
-20 Holes without much for multi throw holes. At some point when a course goes beyond 18 holes I'd like to see more variation to add value to the extra holes with par 4/5 style holes.
-$20 per person per day. I felt it was a fair fee but I'm sure there are some that would disagree. Disc golfers are cheap.
-The older tee signs are just hole numbers and a distance. The Course Map and Notes that Lowell provides has all the info but it will be much nice once the signs are all installed to have that info out front and available without having to refer back to the notes.
-Physically demanding. This isn't a con for me personally as I live at altitude and play mostly mountain style courses. However, if you're a park style course player or in poor physical shape, this may not be the course for you.

September 2020 update:

Just made my first return trip to The Bucksnort since my 2019 family trip to Denver was for skiing. Man do I love this place! The course is currently down to 20 holes as Paulie has moved to ID and with him went his baskets. Lowell is waiting on more to get the rest of the holes back in. Doubled edged sword here. The Rockies 3 and Himalayan 5 have some awesome holes that I certainly missed. But man oh man do I like these new Red Banded MVP baskets. Easy to spot and catch as well as any top of the line targets. Also, the layout flows to where there isn't a disconnect due to the missing holes. Other than that the missing holes, the transition between operators was seamless. Lowell was great and offered top level hospitality!

Bucksnort is an absolutely amazing disc golf experience. Exclusive, private, secluded, gorgeous, entertaining, challenging, and everything good in between. This is hands down, no question whatsoever, my favorite CO course I've played and lands easily in my personal top 10 anywhere. The rock formations and mountain views are outstanding and you get to enjoy them as you navigate a unique and challenging disc golf course unlike any other I've played. Lowell's hospitality is amazing and our group couldn't have been happier. I plan on playing Buck again every summer so long as I have family in Denver to visit. I will look forward to updating my review as work on the course continues. If you don't mind the physical exertion, this is a must play regardless of what type of course you usually prefer. One of a kind disc golf adventure that is more than worth the trip and greens fees.

+ Simply put: Amazing experience. Super fun, super challenging, a total blast to play. I always thought the 5 disc review was an impossible ideal that could never be achieved. This course proved me wrong.

+ You have exclusive access to a fascinating property: great views, cool features, immaculate seclusion...the honor of playing this course is unforgettable. Then you find a tee area and see a basket. I hope you know what to do from there.

+ Technical skills are paramount. You need the mental game to conceive of a shot, then the wherewithal to execute that shot. Over and over (and under) and over. True golf experience where every move requires thought.

+ It's worth spending a full day. That's more than I can say of most disc golf courses. 14 holes, lunch, and then 13 more holes. Don't sell yourself sort by running off to bag another [lesser] pelt. Yes, there are several other gooders in the area. Save time for those later. Bucksnort is KING.

+ Pure random/weirdness factor is unforgettable. There's a THREE ACRE BOULDER that you play onto, then back off of. "The Moon". I'll gladly take that experience to the grave.

+ Oh yeah, and keep your RusticCharmometer dialed in for this course. There's a hole where some OB is roped to keep you away from a den of mountain lions. Can't say I've experienced that elsewhere. Oh yeah, that's throwing from The Moon...duh!

+ There is other wildlife around the course as well. The title "Bucksnort" is not a misnomer, based on my group's experience.

- The tees are currently a mix of pavers and natural, which some may find DISConcerting. I live and play in Montana so this was no trouble for me.

- The course is not really set up for serious competition, nor was it intended to be. It's more of a thought experiment turned real for how much fun you can have in a day.

- The rollaway potentials can be YUGE. You need a good sense of humor to deal with the elevation that's in play on this course. In some cases you're throwing blind onto oddly sloped surfaces. Just be humble and enjoy it.

- Ok, $20 greens fee per player. If that scares you away, then keep that Jackson/Tubman in your wallet in order to weigh down your fragile ego. When you look at the upside of amenities, this course is more than worth it. There are plenty of pitch & putts that you can go play for free instead. Bummer that you missed out on some truly world-class phrolf.

- Also a small jaunt to get there (for us unlucky mortals). Trust me: worth it.

- I suppose, getting picky, there aren't that many huge bomb throws. On most of this terrain, you would honestly lose any distance driver that you really huk'd. Don't worry: final tee you get to unload on one. {Then hike for it when it rolls out.}

- Certainly not ADA-compliant. Hiking boots mandatory. Sitting at well over a mile of altitude, you will get out of breath quickly. It's worth the effort.

Don't think too hard. Just book a tee time and find out.

+ If you get a chance to see the designer/operator throw: watch. He's done it all before: every well-executed shot, but also every sketchy roll out. He knows.

+ If you get a chance to hear the designer/operator speak: listen. The advice is immensely knowledgeable. A compliment from that man is not necessarily earned easily...but it is meaningful. If he tells you to lay up--trust me now--you are lucky to lay that shot up.

Bucksnort is a one of a kind experience. Well worth the $20 and the planning of making a tee time and traveling to CO if you are not a local. Paulie is amazing and is a fantastic host. The views are jaw dropping beautiful.
If you are playing Bucksnort, it most likely means you are playing with your buddies and I must say this is the perfect place to have a fun disc golf experience with your friends. The shots are fun, very fun. Lots of technical shots, unique shots on and around boulders and in crevasses. Elevation changes used creatively.
The surface of the moon shot is one of the neatest holes I've ever played, which is playing down onto a boulder 3 acres in size. You need to see it in person to understand.
I took lots of pictures of both the disc golf holes and the scenery but no picture adequately conveys the beauty and uniqueness of Bucksnort.

I don't have to always play seriously, but for me disc golf is about competition, whether that be against others or just someone pitting themselves against the course. There is just way too much roll away potential at Bucksnort for me to say this course is good golf for competition.
Also, the course is gimmicky at times. Fun gimmicky, but still short and gimmicky, and again not great golf. I would love to see a longer 18 hole layout built for competition and if there is room a separate fun 9 hole course with all the crazy boulder and crevasse shots.

Go play Bucksnort. My advice is to go there with your buddies and leave the score cards behind. It will be hard not to have a great time. Be respectful of the property and obey the rules.

- Set on one of the most scenic pieces of land I have ever walked on.
- Great mix of short to medium holes with a couple longer holes.
- The course is heavily wooded and hilly but their is a fair line on each hole.
- Great baskets. This was my first time playing on these baskets and I thought they caught just fine.
- You get the course to yourself for a full day. Where else would you be able to do this. Its amazing to know that you are the only group on the course in a wild place. Its something I've never felt before.
- There were coolers out on the course with water. Multiple holes had water coolers on them.
- Potty on hole 1.
- great course map with a cheat sheet for shots.

- Teepads. I cant realistically rate this course too high because of the lack of teepads. There were a few holes that had pavers for teepads but even those were slick. The pavers were better then the natural pads though.
- There were a few times where we werent sure what basket to throw to. There are times when there are multiple baskets in site and we got confused on a few.

I loved this course. It was a lot of fun. But for me, I couldn't rate it too high because I have been to a few courses that offer a lot more amenities for a cheaper price, with better golf. Nothing will ever beat the views on this course. 5.0 course based on the views. But the course itself felt more like mini golf rather than disc golf. The course isnt bad, its just a completely different feeling style of golf. A lot of fun, but not a championship style course. Destination course for sure to me.

I loved my time here and will be back to play again soon.

Where to begin...
Seclusion, Hospitality, Scenery, Challenge. This course has it all. It is Disc Golf heaven and makes you want to find our own 80 acres of paradise to start your own course. That wont happen though so just be thankful there is a place like Bucksnort to visit.

There are no cons to this course. Maybe the footing isn't perfect. Possibly it will take all day to play. But who cares about those things when you are blessed to be able to walk on this beautiful green earth and throw injected plastic through the air into metal alloys is a joy that all DG'ers should experience in this lifetime

Just GO. Make the Reservation. Plan a trip around Bucksnort. We make our reservation in April for Mid-July and planned the rest of the trip around that. Its that simple. You never regret the things you do, only the things you don't do.

Bring food

This course has it all!! The best views. The most creative use of land. The best baskets. The most friendly hosts. The best, and most fun DG I have ever played.

The natural tee pads could be viewed as a con, but they are very well maintained and caused us no problem. The cost could be viewed as a con until you spend the best day of DG ever on this private course all to yourselves, then it sac only be viewed as an incredible deal.

The pro-shop on site has a great selection of discs and gear so bring some extra cash.

I want to start this review off by saying I am a recreational player so what I am looking for from a round of disc golf may be different than a more competitive player. That being said, Bucksnort is a DG experience that no one should miss out on.
Tees- The teepads are mostly natural although they are beginning the slow process of converting them over to landscaping stones. The stone pads that are in are fabulous and that will be a really nice tough when they are all done. The natural pads were all dry in spite of the fact it rained a lot there leading up to our trip and while we were there. No difficulty for our group throwing off the tees.
Creativity- I've never seen a more ingenious use of landscape for a course. There were a ton of incredible hole concepts. Its really impressive the thought that went into each and every tee and pin location. It seemed like every other hole made me smile at the thought of playing it.
Distance- This is truly a par 3 course, but unlike others, I don't view that as a negative. As it was, the course totally kicked my butt physically because of the strenuous nature of many of the climbs. One of the things I love the most about disc golf is the fact that you can put a dg course literally on any piece of ground, but with that comes limitations because of the topography, and I just don't see how you could turn this course into a longer one than it is while still maintaining the fun factor....especially with it being 28 holes.
Challenge- The real challenge at bucksnort is in the risk/reward of each hole. I've never played a course with more "pucker factor" type shots whether its drives or putts. I play a pretty conservative game but they beauty of bucksnort is that it doesn't give you that option on many holes. You have to go for it and then let the chips fall where they lay.
Scenery- The best you will ever see. I honestly don't know how you could find a course with more beautiful views. It was breathtaking (quite literally after some of the walks). Pictures do not do this course justice.
Amenities- There is an awesome pavilion area with grill where you can break after hole 13/14 to split the course in half. The bathroom is there as well. The signage on this course is exceptional and took away all guess work to where you were throwing. There is also at least one bench at almost every hole. We definitely used these a lot. It can't be overstated how rigorous the walking is with the extreme terrain and high elevation. I'm a 36 year old in mediocre shape but there were other guys with me that were in great shape and still needed long breaks in spots.
Cost- 20 bucks per person with an 80 dollar minimum. I had a group of 7 so that was no issue for us. The 20 bucks was well worth it to play one of the best courses around. Plus---we got the whole course to ourselves, which was a unique experience too.

There aren't many for me. It would be nice to have a port-a-potty in one or two other places but this is disc golf to the extreme and I don't think putting one out in the middle of a mountain is realistic. How would they access the thing to have it emptied? It would be cool if there were more tee-pad locations as well, but that isn't what Bucksnort is about. Sure--concrete tees would be great, but we never had trouble with the natural tees. The new stone tees will be phenomenal when they are finished.

My friends and I travel across the country each year to different disc golf destinations trying to play some of the better courses as rated on this site. We have hit a number of the top 10 courses and for my money, this is in my top 3 favorites all-time. As someone from Missouri we get plenty of rolling hills in our courses but nothing like what we experienced at Bucksnort. It was such a unique and awesome experience to play golf at the "top of the world". Paulie and Lowell were exceptional hosts and the love and passion they have poured into this is evident from the first shot to the last. Get to Colorado as soon as you can to play this once-in-a-lifetime type course. I've never smiled on a course so much in my life and for me, that is what I want out of DG---fun.

Every hole is unique and challenging in its own way while keeping a great course feel. Nothing gimmicky about it!

The course is a bit physically challenging and there are many places to relax, take a break, and enjoy the views.

The owners and hosts are awesome. I'll be playing this course again!

I honestly can't think of anything!

Make sure to make a tee time so you aren't turned away. Currently only 2 per day so plan ahead!

Best course I have ever played. The course is easy to maneuver from hole to hole, and the basket placement works well and very creative with the natural environment. The views are crazy and offer different perspectives from different holes. The cave basket is really really fun, but challenging.

Need a working grill for lunch time at the main lot area.

I would HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone who wants the ultimate in extreme mountain disc golf. This place is no joke.

Beautiful views!! Lots of space. Wonderful hosts. Creative course.

This is my favorite course. I am not a good player but am always happy walking around this land and playing here. Linda and Lowell are the best!

By far the most unique course I've ever played-Ever. Crazy lines, beautiful views, non tradition putting lines and some death putt pin placements.

Incredible views and most excellent hosts-they even let us take cover in their shed while it down poured.

The owners were actually nice enough to reduce the price for us since we had 1 person bail on us.

Paulie Rothley & Lowell Dietz were most excellent hosts.

Having played many of the courses in the top 20 ie Selah Ranch (lakeside and creekside) Blue Ribbon Pines, Vision Quest, High Bridge gold-blueberry-granite. Rollin Ridge. Beaver Ranch. I just don't think it belongs in the top 10.
Similar to other people who have been critical to the course my biggest complaints would be:
-Cement tee pads. To be considered in the top 10 I believe you have to have cement tees.
-Distance of holes. To be a great course in my eyes you need a good mix of technical as well as at least 1 hole where you can totally open up. In addition on 28 holes you need at least 4-6 holes of 400+ feet with a line you need to hit mixed with open lines. Variety is key for me.
-Very technical, for those that love technical lines this is the course for you!
-Exclusivity-see explanation in other thoughts.

I also agree with some of the other reviews that I think making the course non-exclusive to one group per day would be really nice.
Being from out of town it was a great deal of work trying to coordinate a group of 4 people i didn't know to try and play the course.
I actually really enjoy the social atmosphere that surrounds the disc golf community and had we run into others I would have been fine joining up with them but also like the solitude that can come with playing disc golf alone or with one other person as well. Playing in nature and going for a solo hike can also be really fun, especially with views as great as Bucksnort!
Cost was not a factor for me. To be able to be on someone else property for the day I think it is totally reasonable to compensate them appropriately.

Amazing hole after amazing hole, must be what Leo feels like. Amazing atmosphere to have a great time! Well defined lines on all holes, and multiple lines on most holes. Signage is ideal, and the tip sheet that Paulie provides really makes a difference. Unbelievable scenery, you will want to take a few minutes for photos or just to take in the views. There are a variety of technical shots and shots were you can let loose with a bomb. All 28 holes are memorable, it is truly a great experience. You could lay up on a lot of holes, but with a distance driver you can reach the holes with a well placed shot. I went there trying to pin seek on every shot so I was able to use most of my bag, besides the ones that couldn't handle the elevation. I would have to say my favorite hole besides the most recognized online might have been hole 28, where you just let loose as far as you throw into a mountain. There is a small sign you can see through the trees giving you some direction. Maybe it was the time of the day or just happy at the end of the long day, it was an amazing site seeing the disc fly into the mountains before it turns into the trees.

Being from out of state I just may not be used to the conditions, there is a lot of loose gravel that can effect walking and or shots. Once I slipped once I cleared a good spot and didn't have an issue again.

Check out people from your area thoughts and recommendations for discs. They fly different being so high up and throwing up and down hill on nearly every shot. Being from he east coast I would recommend your discs with the most flip to them, they will straighten out.
I throw my distance drivers around 400ft on flat ground for reference.

-Among the most scenic courses in all of disc golf, prepare to have your mind blown if you are not from the mountains
-Variety of shots required, the complete player is rewarded. There were backhands, forehands, overhands (great for sticking the landing on the down-slopes) and rollers thrown in my latest round.
-Variety of elevation changes, sometimes drastic elevation changes that are rarely encountered in disc golf, rough examples: 200 foot hole, 65 feet downhill, plays like 75 feet - OR - 240 foot hole, 80 feet uphill, plays like 390 feet.
-Unique terrain, the course is the rock face and pine forest of the top/side of a mountain.
-Unique hole designs, they put some thought into these, and you will too.
-Remote location in the Rockies where all you hear is the wind in the trees
-You get the course to yourself for the entire day
-Destination style disc golf, very fun with a group of friends
-Other high caliber courses nearby in Phantom Falls, Bailey, and Beaver Ranch.
-The course designer gives an intro and overview to the course before your round. Provides a "course notes" sheet with information on hole length, elevation changes, a "plays like" distance, and ideal landing zones.
-Easy and effective course navigation system based on colored arrows attached to trees.
-Course owners often present. Fun to chat with.
-One of the ultimate courses in par 3 finesse game, most of the 28 holes are short and birdie-able but also bogey-able.
-Premium placed on gap shooting, landing zones, and controlling the speed and angle of landing.
-Truly challenging and cleverly designed par-3's. There are some 100-150 foot holes that you will play for a 3.
-Water buckets at various locations throughout course, and a couple small shelters for breaks / snacking.

-Eroding granite plus fallen pine straw on steeply sloped ground combines to create the worst footing of any course I've experienced. A large percentage of upshots, even well placed upshots, are from places where you will be sliding down basically a rockfall of loose granite gravel and pine straw.

-Part of the magic of this course is the terrain that its built on, and unfortunately there is no real solution to the footing problem. There will always be eroding granite and pine straw flowing downhill at this course. It is a characteristic of the same terrain that makes the course great.

-While irregular footing can be a positive for a course, an extra level of challenge - at Bucksnort it often crosses the line from an interesting challenge into the zone of moderate danger and disruption of play.

-$20/round per person, and only one group per day (this is not a knock against the management of the course, it makes really good sense to limit how many people are on this course at once). Part of the great fun of playing a par-3 style of golf is getting to go back to a course many times and "solve" all the holes, figure out their ideal landing zones, and how to birdie them. For most of us we are lucky to play Bucksnort once a year and never get to dial in our shots on these finesse holes.
-Lack of power shots, out of 28 holes only a few require a fairway driver, and basically none require a long distance driver.
-Physically taxing course, you are almost never standing on flat ground. And almost always standing on a significant grade. Combine this with all the elevation changes and loose footing, and hiking this course is more like mountaineering than typical disc golf. One round here feels like about 3 rounds at most other courses.
-Fairways cross each other in a couple spots, not much of an issues since the course is usually one group at a time.
-Rollaways are a significant factor here. Hundred foot roll-aways from missed putts are not uncommon. This isn't entirely a con, but on some holes there literally is no landing zone for the green and luck is too much of a factor.

Bucksnort is a 4.5 or 5.0 as a destination type course that you'd play once a year or once a lifetime. If I'm asking myself what are the best courses in the world to play once, Bucksnort is unquestionably one of them. Bring a group, have one of the funnest days of disc golf ever. You will sleep like a baby with a smile on your face afterward and have a memory for a lifetime.

But if I'm rating it to truly compare it against all other courses, mostly comparing to top courses in the MidWest and championship caliber courses from the PDGA tour, and how it would rank among the top courses in the world to play 10 or 20 or 100 times, it's closer to a 4.0 or 4.5.

It's tough to get a 5.0 rating from me without having at least 1 hole that tests the player's ability with a long range drive, and the Bucksnort property lacks enough level ground to really make a hole like that.

Overall I gave it a 4.5, but I really wish I could have given it about a 4.2. That's what I'd give it comparing it to other top level non-mountain courses. Just realize that when you're going to Bucksnort, it is what it is: destination style disc golf. It's not champion style disc golf, in that arena it's more like a 4.0.

- beautiful views
- lots of places to rest
- risky greens
- fun road to the course

- $80 minimum for a round
- inconsistent teepads
- lack of line variety

The course is beautiful and has fantastic views, but the course lacks in challenge. It's kind of the standard CO design style, straight fairway and "risky" green. For the majority of the holes your drive only needs to be accurate in where it lands, not its line. There are a fair amount of "death" putts if you end up on the wrong side of the green tho.
I don't feel like the cost to play here is worth it. I'd much rather see this course be $5 and not be closed to one group at a time. To me Beaver Ranch is a far better course, and much more worth the value of your dollar.
Having played similar rated courses like Rollin Ridge, Flip City, and BRP I truly don't feel like Bucksnort belongs in the same conversation. All 3 of those courses wish they had the land to work with that Bucksnort does.

NOTE: I know there isn't many pros or cons but thats because my overall reaction to the course was a "Meh."

This course is amazing in every way. The Bucksnort Plateau is so scenic that I found myself taking a picture on almost every hole. Also, since only one group plays the course per day, you have the course entirely to yourself. This makes it easy to relax and enjoy the amazing views. The course is extremely well designed and all holes are par 3's. However, make no mistake: the course is still challenging and is quite the hike. I would not change the course in any way! Everything is very well-labeled.

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If your get the opportunity to play Bucksnort, take it! You won't be disappointed.