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C-Van
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.3 years 118 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Beautiful short course that plays in 30min drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 30, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Nice mixture of very easy holes for beginners and some slightly challenging holes in the woods.
- Babbling creek in the middle of the back 5 holes, typically pretty easy to spot some cool water fowl there.
- Very quick course to play by yourself, I've frequently managed to play in less than 30 minutes.
- Hole 8 is fun, with a tree trunk playing defense on a relatively ace-able hole (picture here on DGCR has it labeled as Hole 5 for some reason).
- Very green course, beautiful scenery on the walk from the parking area.
- Tends to get less crowded than Edora Park and Aggie Greens, especially in the mornings.

Cons:

- On a middle school's property, so you can't play during school hours.
- Bike path goes right through the middle of the course, so be aware as you play through some of the holes.
- Front half of the course packs 3 holes into a fairly confined space, it's pretty easy to toss your disc to the wrong basket.
- Lots of brush in the back half of the course, keep an eye on your disc.
- Tee pads are a little small

Other Thoughts:

- If you're a go-getter and willing to bike with your discs; it's pretty easy to get 18 holes in by playing here and then riding to the Lancer Links 9-hole course.
- Got an ace on this course on 5/29/22 on Hole #6
- Overall, a splendidly fun little 9 hole course. I've lived in Fort Collins for 2+ years now and this is the course I've played the most.
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chris deitzel
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 30.6 years 286 played 54 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Thanks for the great memories Peg and Sue. drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 8, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

It's been 6 years since I got to play this course with the designers Peg and Sue. I remember having such a fun time throwing these holes. Lots of cool trees that made for a really enjoyable round. It was a very short course where you could throw a putter from almost every hole, but the shots were designed in such a way that it wasn't a repetitive experience. The perfect course for players of all skill levels. Even if you are a more-serious player you will enjoy the challenge of these throws.

I still think about playing here many years later. If you find yourself in Ft Collins, this course is worth checking out if you enjoy throwing putters off the tee.

Cons:

None that I can recall.

Other Thoughts:

Great times at this course. Thanks Peg and Sue for everything. Had such a blast that week.
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alphajamenigma
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short and tight 9 hole 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 24, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

1. Every hole has ace potential, but the trees and pin placements often make this easier said than done.
2. Relatively easy to follow, but could be more obviously marked for tee locations.

Cons:

1. Mud. Lots of mud.
2. After the inevitable second play through the novelty kind of wears out.
3. Some of the tee pads are downright rough. Try having any footwork on #2 and you'll see what I mean!

Other Thoughts:

Great little course if you're in the area, but I'm not planning on making any special trips back. Bring your bad shoes and leave the drivers at home.
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dreadlock86
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.9 years 382 played 309 reviews
2.50 star(s)

awesome putter course! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-short but tight, challenging but fair
-baskets in good condition
-ace runs!
-perfect course for school kids to learn the game
-variety of lines in the tight woods and a little minor elevation on a couple holes

Cons:

-natural tees in poor condition, at least you won't need a run up
-very short, only one hole over 200'
-closed during school hours

Other Thoughts:

This is the most fun course I've played on a school campus. There are tight woods and a variety of lines. You really need to be able to work your putter to get your deuces. Most holes have a ceiling that you have to work under and narrow fairways to navigate.

This is a perfect course for a school campus. It's not too long and even though there are tight fairways it shouldn't be too hard to find discs here. It's easy to run through two rounds here and if you're driving up from Ft. Collins you'll probably want to. Not worth going out of the way but a surprising treat if you're in the area.


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bcos4life
Experience: 11.9 years 77 played 23 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice change to the driving range courses in Ft. Collins 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 17, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great layout for a small area. They maximized the small amount of room they had. The shortest shots have the most obstacles, and while this is definitely an ace run course, you can't pretend that an ace is a given. It is really pretty area, and you would think you are a lot longer from town with the forresty atmosphere. The shade will be great for day rounds in mid summer.

Cons:

It is quite short... no getting around that. The only hole I had to pull anything longer than my Roc out for was 9... and it's still only around a 250 ft. hole. The holes are a little squeezed together, but it isn't the worst thing, since you get 9 holes out of it. The barbed wire is rough, it is pretty close to one of the baskets as well.

Other Thoughts:

I gave this course a 3 because it serves its purpose. It isn't going to stretch your arm, but what it lacks in distance, it more than makes up for in technical requirement. You can walk away with a bad round just as easily as you can a great round. This course will sharpen your mid-range game.
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Fresh Hound
Experience: 10.7 years 13 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short but Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 12, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Fun, technical, short course. If your looking for your first eagle this is the course to do it.

Cons:

Cant play during school hours, expect to spend some time looking for your disk. Especially around dusk.
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fantomhockey
Experience: 18.1 years 69 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Putt Putt 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 1, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is as close as disc golf gets to a putt putt course. Unless we're throwing into a clown's mouth, that would be closer. Seriously though, bring your straightest midrange and your most reliable putter and you'll be able to shoot the course under par. Like other reviewers have said, this is an ace race course. You may want a fairway driver for hole 9, but my Lat64 Mace has gotten me more than a few birdies on it.

As a single, the course can be played in under 15 minutes which gives plenty of opportunity to try and make up for missed opportunities on your previous 9. 3-4 rounds can easily be played in the time it takes to play 18 at a longer course like Edora. Just be ready if you're in a group of 3+ to let some folks play through.

Cons:

Bugs. There's a creek that can come into play on 6 (if you go too far left of the basket) 7 and 8 (if you shank one off a tree). The creek itself is shallow and clear (UPDATE- the creek can get murky, I put my Lat64 Mace in, dove in after it and couldn't recover it, but the next day the water was nice and clear again and I got it back) so you don't need to be worried about losing your brightly colored disc (use a brightly colored disc). The real problem is this creek acting like a love shack for blood sucking insects. Get your spray on.

Our first time we had trouble finding hole 4 (from hole three walk to the bike path and turn left, the tee-off will be on your right directly across from the tee-off for hole 9) and hole 5 (follow the arrow underneath basket #4 to the bike path and turn left. Walking down the path pass the first opening back into the woods and take the second, follow this around to the right and you'll walk right onto the tee-off for hole 5) Everything else is really easy to follow.

Other Thoughts:

Mind the school hours. Right now it's summer so it's open season, but come August the course doesn't open until after 3:00pm.
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.9 years 324 played 189 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 26, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun short course, some real cool technical shots, but you won't need anything more than a midrange for this course. Very accessibly. Real quick play, could play through the course in 15 minutes if your trying to play fast.

Cons:

It's at a school so you can't play during school hours. Poor dirt tee boxes. Could use a couple signs.

Other Thoughts:

Fun little course, great beginner course.
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 480 played 478 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Bring your Putter 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 13, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Ace runs!!!!!!!! I hit chains twice in 2 rounds and was playing conservative, you could have an ace race here with no adjustments.
-Great for teaching beginners but the lines can be challenging to a more experienced player as well as very fun going for aces.
-Baskets are good
-Layout is easy to follow
-Probably won't lose a disc unless you throw into the water and even that isn't too bad looking
-Baskets are well placed to be fair but challenging
-It is at a school so it was clean, mowed, and safe
-A little bit of elevation, makes it a little more interesting.
-A good mix of holes that required shots straight, right, and left. You have to be accurate with a putter to guarantee yourself a two.

Cons:

-Natural tees are pretty bad, if you needed a run up they would give you trouble
-Not a lot of variation in length
-You can sometimes see more than one basket. Go for the shorter one, it is probably right!
-There were a lot of people playing when I was there and that was late in the evening. This course could get crowded at peak times.
-Limited signage- not really needed.

Other Thoughts:

This is a course that you have to take into context. It is at a middle school and is great for teaching middle schoolers the game. At the same time, it was very fun for me to run aces and see how many birdies I could get. If you are experienced you don't need anything but a putter except maybe for the last hole. I threw a Fuse at that one. I had a great time playing this course twice and would like to play more if it wasn't getting too dark and I wasn't using my black Aviar. It had a very high fun factor for me.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
3.00 star(s)

How Many Aces Do You Have? 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 16, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

It's amazing how much fun a course this short can be. Only # 9 is over 200' and it's probably only 225'. But the design is outstanding and the fun factor is off the charts and that is proven by the amount of use this course gets. It's busy with families, teens and players just having fun. No-one's taking things real serious. The teepads are natural, the signs are very basic and the baskets are just fine here. Each and every hole is an ACE waiting to happen. The course record has to be a negative - 10, I'm guessing.

Cons:

The fact that it's on school property and should not played during school hours. Knowing you won't need a driver here should now not be a Con, right? You don't need a run-up on any hole so the natural tees should be OK. I don't know about in wet weather?

Other Thoughts:

Enjoy it. Go for those ACES! It's a great course to introduce someone to the game at. There's a reason all these people are playing here. You finish a round and just want to keep doing it again and again.
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Luke Francis
Experience: 11.8 years 5 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Small but mighty 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 8, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great practice for new players. A lot of putter action! And the course offers tons of tree hazards and even some water. A good challenge for beginners

Cons:

Small course. Finish quickly. And with the exception of the 9th and final hole, no long distances.

Other Thoughts:

A great course to play with friends. A good challenge. And hole 6 is an infamous "resting" point =)
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14erDisc
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.1 years 40 played 40 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Race to Chase an Ace 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 28, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is an ace race if I have ever seen one! Holes 1-8 are hardly over 150 feet, and even hole 9 is not much over 200. Having said that, if you know what you're getting into this is a great course. This course is mainly putter/midrange practice... I use the term midrange lightly because I play the course using exclusively my vibram putter. But if you don't have much power you may need to bust out a mid-range a few times. If you are reasonably good you should be aiming to get a score under -3 your first time out. Every hole is an easy birdie if your first throw is on point. Since all holes are so short and reachable, pars are a given for players of almost all abilities.

While each hole is certainly an easy birdie, this course is AWESOME putter practice, and a great place to chase an ace! I hit chains twice (sadly no ace) on my second round here. While this is on a small plot of land, surprisingly every hole presents a different challenge and requires a different throw. Holes 4-8 are all reasonably small corridors through gorgeous deciduous forest: Each of these "fairways" clearly indicate the throw you will need, and I loved the fact that I could throw my putter 9 times (from the tee) and threw the same shot only a couple of times. I do want to be clear about the "different throws" though... most were simple variations of subtle lefts, rights, and straight aways. There were few hyzer or anhyzer shots necessary... but there is certainly room to try them if you want.

Finally this place only takes between 10-15 minutes to play when nobody is infront of you. To some this is a con... but yet again you have to know what you're getting into. This course allows you 4 rounds of putter practice, and 36 chances to get an ace in an hour. Not to mention it goes through a gorgeous tiny little stretch of woods next to a creek. I can imagine this place sees many-an ace from locals.

Cons:

This place is on school grounds and can only be played after hours. I certainly don't like public courses that have restrictions on play times. This course is also fairly confusing for a first timer considering how small it is. Most holes have a wooden post with a number next to them, but a few of the numbers are smudged and hard to read. The actual tees are denoted with a semi-rotten piece of wood in the ground in front of a patch of dirt. The tees themselves are not that bad (some are a bit short), but simply finding where they start is sometimes an issue.

TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS: To get to hole one you must walk through the gate next to the parking area. Take a right, follow the bush on your left, and take a left at the end of it. Tee one is in front of you. To get to hole 4, stand at hole 3 basket and look at the bike path. Walk to the bike path, take a left, and walk about 30 feet. Hole 4 is a small corridor on your right. To get to hole 5, continue walking straight past hole 4 basket. You will see another basket, and the hole 5 tee is a little bit past this basket to the right.

Other Thoughts:

This place is nice considering the amount of land they had to work with... they did their best. Go out there and chase an ace! I shot a -7 my second round here.
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thatdirtykid
Experience: 19.5 years 89 played 13 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 5, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

While this course is very short, it does make you throw a number of shots. I usually play with just a putter, could even reach all of the holes with a lid (9 may be a streach)
This is a great place to work on your short game, and getting out of trouble (if you don't manage to stay out of it).

Cons:

While the course is great, it has become very little of a challenge for me, even the worst drives are usually easy enough par saves. As mentioned the tees are bad, but with the course this short, you never need more than a step to get where you are going, so tee's are unnecessary.

Other Thoughts:

Well worth the play, and a great place for a summer casual round (or 4).
Please pick up your trash, its really embarrassing that I usually clear at least a 6 pack's worth of beer cans off this MIDDLE SCHOOL grounds.
If they never trimmed the guardian tree down on hole 9 (it used to have 2 or 3 more trunks branching out right) I would almost consider a 3.5 rating.
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denny ritner
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.9 years 170 played 113 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Fun course for all skill levels 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 13, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is very fun and provides a great introduction to the sport for new players as well as a sweet short game training course for advanced players.

The holes are all nicely framed and a little thought goes into shot selection. The designer has made good use of the small property and maximized the potential while maintaining a safe design.

There's very little schule and no chance of losing discs.

Cons:

The tee areas are natural and some have some tree roots.

Other Thoughts:

The course designer lives close by and does a great job of maintaining the propert and puts on clinics for the kids at the adjacent middle school. This course has been primarily designed and installed for those kids.

The shool has signs that clearly state no smoking and/or drinking on the course and that the course is closed during school hours. DON'T BE A DIRTY DISC GOLFER! Follow the rules and respect those that have worked to get this course put in the ground and those that are its primary users. If this course gets pulled due to illegal activities, littering or vandalism it'll be another black eye on the sport.
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srm_520
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20 years 156 played 142 reviews
3.00 star(s)

What a Short Course Should be Like 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 14, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The biggest pro is that this little course exceeds expectations on what little area it has to offer. Covered by ample old-growth trees and running along a shallow creek, it's truly a beautiful wooded area. Besides hole 9, everything is set fairly far from the school, so most of the time you forget your even on school property.

Even thought the holes are short they are very tight, using the landscape and fauna to force you to be accurate with your shots. If you want to work improving your mid-range game, this is the perfect course for you. It's also the perfect course for new players based on the length and lack of crowds. I took out two people who had never thrown a disc before, and by the end of the first round they wanted to play again. By the end of the second round they wanted to know where they could by discs so they could get into the sport. Tight and short, but fair and beautiful made for a fantastic first experience for them.

BEST HOLE/S: #5; #7; #8

Cons:

Cache La Poudre has some obvious negatives that any skill level should take into account before heading out. First, it's a short nine hole course and without any distance markings. My guess is that 8 out of 9 holes are less than 200 feet. Second, it's located at a school, so playing during school hours is surely frowned upon. However, with the majority of the course is in the woods, so if you didn't have to park on school property, no one would probably even know you were there.

Besides the two big negatives for most players, there are other small issues to note. There are minor flow issues between holes four and five if you've never played before - (just keep walking) and hole 6 pin plays precariously close to a barbed wire fence making even an accurate shot hazardous. The pins are in average condition, and the tees are natural, so wet days may be an issue. There are no real facilities, so pack it in and pack it out.

WORST HOLE/S: #2

Other Thoughts:

In what I would consider the best "short course" I have ever played, Cache La Poudre Junior High is a gem in the foothills. Granted, there are obvious negatives that would ever prevent it from attaining a high rating, but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy the heck out of this course. The tight treed area along the trees makes you feel more lost in the forest than on a piece of school property. It simply makes me wish I could have grown up with a place like this at my disposal.

Now more than ever - I believe the rating is fair and just but doesn't accurately reflect my enjoyment factor for this course. After sitting behind the multiple parties at the heavily used and very popular Edora Park, being able to run through this course in 20 minutes was fantastic. And then yes, you enjoy playing again since you had so much fun the first time. Newbies to the sport, short players off the tee, and true amateurs will find this the perfect course to learn on, grow on, and become a more accurate player.
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Camgolfer
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.8 years 51 played 28 reviews
3.50 star(s)

The most fun I have had playing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 25, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a course I could play 6 times through in the same day. Even though the holes are short the trees make for some very interesting shots. Coming from Denver up to Laporte this course was a 180 degree turn from the mostly flat and open courses I have played down in Denver. IF you hit Edora in the morning make sure you play this course. This course gives you practice on shot selection by far more than 90% of the courses I have played.

Cons:

While not giving this course a 5 you would think there were cons. The course is short yes and the tee pads are natural yes. Both of these things add to its charm. The barbed wire fence that runs near holes 7 & 8 seems excessive. The water running near theses holes look nasty and I am glad a few trees saved me.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a must play for anyone who is looking to improve their shot selection techniques. Even though it is short and small you will have fun playing here no matter what. We played in the early Spring time so the trees and vines are not in full bloom. When all the vegetation is high it will add another degree of difficulty.

Make wise decisions about the way you throw here. One bad toss can cause you to end up behind a tree.
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GDisc
Experience: 15.9 years 61 played 34 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 17, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I am relatively new to the game so this is a great course to get out and practice my short and mid-range game. It is a very wooded course so it is a very technical 9 hole. I enjoy playing this course . It's relatively a quick course so you can play multiple rounds in a short amount of time.

Cons:

In the summer and fall there are a LOT of mosquitos due to the creek that runs through the course and the abundance of trees. So wear long sleeves and pants or make sure to have bug spray.

Other Thoughts:

This is a nice course nestled in Laporte, Co just NW of Fort Collins. After the last hole there is a nice wide open field to just throw your drivers. This is a fun technical course that goes quick. If you have a bad shot you might end up with 5 or 6 shots, on a short hole, due to all the trees. This course provides diversity to the other 9 holes around Fort Collins.
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ryyedogg
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 47 played 33 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short but fun course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 18, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good course for beginners and learning to control short mid-range drives through moderately wooded fairways. Tall trees scatter the course making accuracy necessary. You will only need a couple discs if not just a putter to play this course. It takes less than half an hour to play a round with a friend.

Cons:

The course is on school property which limits playing time to weekends and weekdays after 2:30pm. You have to carry bug repellent during late spring and summer to avoid the infestation of mosquitoes.

Other Thoughts:

This is simply a fun and easy course in the woods. Try making up safari holes to complete 18 if there aren't players occupying the holes. Also, CLP is a good shield from windy days if you don't like the wind.
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plus4db
Experience: 17.8 years 9 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Ditto 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 21, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

What can I say that hasn't been said? It is a very short course that is great for short throw practice. You know when you have a bad drive and need a perfect throw to get out of trouble? There are several holes at Cache la Poudre that feel like that. It was dry, warm, and mosquito-free when we played. There were a lot of players there in large groups since Edora had a tournament. I liked that all of the players on every hole were in such close proximity to each other. You could see every throw and hear every conversation. The whole course is like that until nine which is the longest hole at about 200 feet. I never had anything out of my bag but a mid-range driver and a putter. We played two rounds in about 40 minutes.

Cons:

No tee pads, but who cares? Some holes were so short, they could fit in my house!

There is a fence along the West side of the course that could be a bother, but it never affected our game.

There is a stream with gross, still water on the far West side. Don't go in there.

Other Thoughts:

Fun, fun, fun!
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originalcracker
Experience: 14.8 years 4 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

CLP 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 31, 2008 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This has to be my favorite 9 hole course in Fort Collins. It is insanely short, but it allows you think about different lines to approach. This is an approach practice course. If you go there, don't bring anything other than a putter and maybe a midrange. As I have said in all my other reviews of FTC courses, GREAT SAFARI course. Hardly anyone is ever there. Plays SUPER FAST, can walk a round in 5-8 minutes.

Cons:

Plays SUPER FAST. Tee pads are to be desired. Some sort of map is needed for newbies.

Other Thoughts:

This is a hidden jewel in FTC. This course is just a blast. Don't go to this course if you are looking for some major challenge, but it is the most wooded course in FTC. Great pit stop if you are on your way up to Redfeather Lakes Courses (Sundance and Beaver Meadows)
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