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Out Yonder Country Club

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jeremy
Experience: 21.1 years 82 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Out Yonder 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 20, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very well laid out course, on a piece of private property located exactly how the title is "Out Yonder". There is a good mixture of long 400', and short 200-300' holes, with many different lines that need to be executed. The grass is kept clean and there is definite distinction between fairway and rough.

Cons:

Tee pads are carpet, and rough is deep and thick, this does add to the challenge. Some holes might be difficult to navigate from basket to next pad, but after a little thought it's not bad.
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xGIRTHx
Experience: 13.2 years 39 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

The name says it all. 2+ years

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

Pros:

It was as advertised and indeed Out Yonder. The course is located on Dan's personal slice of Americana. It is secluded and peaceful. The course itself is just ok. There is a mix of holes and some of them were quite enjoyable. On my first play through we played pro tees and there were some challenging holes. 2 tees for most holes and 200% more horse than any course I've reviewed thus far. Dan was also extremely helpful and hospitable in the use of the course.

Cons:

What makes the course scenic is also what make it unforgiving on some holes. Some of the wooded holes require perfection or you will be wading through thorns and brush with the hopes of recovering your disc. There are some pad placements that seem ridiculous in their placement and hard just for the sake of being hard. Not challenging, just pointlessly hard. Don't follow the gps to get here or else you will be driving down a narrow road that the locals dump their trash on.

Other Thoughts:

All in all, its a decent play through but not worth driving too far for. If I lived nearby I would play it on a semi regular basis. I wouldn't recommend it if the weather is either too cold or hot. As the previous reviewer JLingus stated, there is no elevation and on your way there be sure to talk to Dan for direction. When you do, bring a banjo and some moonshine and enjoy a nice round of country disc golf... Out Yonder. Thanks again Dan.
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JLethal2
Experience: 12.8 years 38 played 17 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Out Yonder Review 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

This course was pretty basic but had some very fun challenging holes, some which were over a small pond and some that would test your accuracy as well as some that would let you open up the power. Definately a peaceful setting (really out in the middle of no where) hence the name "Out Yonder" the tee pads were not concrete but were a good size for a good run up. The owner Dan was very helpful getting us to the course and allowing us free roam of his property while he was away. The course was tricky to find also but Dan told us how to get there since the GPS on the phone was not accurate

Cons:

While it was a fun course and a change of scenery from our local courses it did not have any elevation changes (which is typical for a Florida course) Like I mentioned above, It was very difficult to find the course using the gps on the phone, it took us a very different route and we had to call Dan the owner to guide us in. Many dirt roads to get to the course which are not ideal for a lower sports car that we were in. The wooded areas around the greens/fairways were basically razor grass covered in thorns..had some painful retrievals

Other Thoughts:

Overall, not a bad course, I give it a 3 rating simply because it was a so so course to play without much to make it stand out. Definately a good course for the area if you want to play a quick round but not great enough for us to make the 2 hour road trip to again.
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bilborph
Experience: 26 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful Course 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Great scenery, built on an old farm, well maintained.
Short and long tee pads.
Very challenging holes.
Peaceful, nobody but me and a couple of horses there most of my round.

Cons:

Some fairways in the woods are really narrow.

Other Thoughts:

I need to work on my accuracy and ability to throw straight shots in order to score well here.
Very fun course, well worth the trip!
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flyingitalian
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Tests All your Bag 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 2, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Difficult, but in a way that will help you improve as a player
Makes you work on all aspects of your game from putting to mid-range to driving
Beautiful environment, well taken care of course
Good mix of open and wooded
Fun course for beginner to pro

Cons:

Not many, wear long pants or long socks, because more then likely one of two throws may end up in the woods
Carpet tee pads, but Dan is always improving the course everyday, you never know whats next

Other Thoughts:

It is not just a fun place to play, but a great place to learn about the game. Dan Berman has been playing the game for many many years and great to talk to to improve your game or just to learn more about the history of disc golf. Definitely talk to him, he is always innovating and supporting the growth of disc golf.
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larry kirk
Experience: 45.7 years 1744 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great layout
tricky but fair tee shot lines to baskets
course was clean well kept up
Makes you use every shot in your bag
easy to go from hole to hole

Other Thoughts:

A mile on an unpaved road to course from main road but level and very passable
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bdudical
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

The course has a very nice flow. My first time there I did not get lost. It is a nice mix of open field and woods. There are plenty of opportunities for low scores.

Cons:

The wooded holes a very tight and the out of bounds is very dense. So there is little room for error.

Other Thoughts:

Be sure and give Dan a call it is a little tricky getting to the course.
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Aceraser420
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Out yonder 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 22, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great landscape. Beautiful course wonderful waterholes. Dan is a great mentor and host. Also the availability of of a pro shop is great!!

Cons:

Still putting the course together. Amazing since the last time I played. Still need some signs.
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Dbldfresh
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 10, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

What I loved most was the privacy of this course. Dan is a great host. I was able to bring my Lab out to play. The course has lots of factors that come into play. The more arsenal you have the better. Some good bomb holes and some good technical stuff as well. Signage was good. The layout had a great flow. You can tell that Dan loves to frame the baskets. He really put a lot of thought into each and every hole. It feels like you're "Out Yonder" when you're playing this beautiful country club!! Go see Dan and make sure to leave some time to hang with him and talk about the sport. He loves it just as much if not more than we do! Ask about his collection as well!! Miss ya Dan ;)

Cons:

Although you can see the pin from most tee pads I would have liked to have seen more in depth signage or some directional arrows out in the fairways. Keeping in mind that this course is less than a year old, it just needs a little time to grow.
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mega_man_madden
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

This is hands down one of my absolute favorite courses that I've played. A very fun, open/technical course set on a 40 acre horse farm out in the middle of nowhere outside of Jacksonville, Fla.

Very well manicured lawns. The two horses that freely roam the course just add a certain element that most courses just don't have and should be greatly desired.

Definitely need to bring your "A" game when throwing this course. I love how this course has the perfect blend of total wide open shots that turn into these tight, technical tunnels 40-50ft from the basket. Adds to the degree of difficulty that everyone needs in their game.

This place is a disc golfers retreat. The owner allows camping on his property for a very small fee and he also is renovating a couple of trailers to be rented out for weekend trips in the near future. This place has so much to offer besides disc golf. Camping, fishing, horseback riding and so much more. A very laid-back, relaxing atmosphere. The owner is beyond hospitable and will greet you with open arms and make you feel right at home.

Cons:

I was having so much fun playing this course that I didn't really pay too much attention to many (if any) negative aspects of this course.

Two very minor things come to mind though.

1) Navigation. It's a little tricky finding one hole from the other, but once you realize the red tape in the basket points you in the direction you need to go, then it's smooth sailing from there.

2) Stumps. Once you're in the back 9, think it's holes 14-16, you may or may not come across some baby pine stumps near the tee pad or further down the fairway. This is a minor concern just for the fact that it's a somewhat of a new course and stumps are the way of the world when it comes to disc golf in Fla. So, watch your step.

Other Thoughts:

Once your done throwing this amazing course, do yourself a favor and stop and talk to Dan Berman. It was an absolute honor meeting this man and listening to all his stories about disc golf and his accomplishments in freestyle. He has a massive collection of discs that he is willing to sell and he is a bevy of disc golf/ frisbee history. I had just as much fun talking to him and going through his collection as I did playing his amazing course.

If you don't visit this course, and stop and talk to Dan, then you are doing yourself disc golf a grave injustice.
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FoxxKaleo
Experience: 15.8 years 27 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

From a Local Yokel 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 27, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Variety of holes and shots. Course is mowed often and all holes have distance markers as well as red and blue tees. Course is getting tweaked to keep play interesting. Beautiful scenery and friendly & helpful owner/designer/resident. This is an excellent opportunity for disc golfers on the west side of Jacksonville as well as Baker, Clay, and Bradford counties. We no longer have to drive past Jacksonville or to Gainesville to play a great course.

Cons:

A little off the beaten path and GPS might send you down CR-217. Make sure to go down McCleland Rd. to Girl Rd.

Other Thoughts:

Bring a hat and bug spray as this is Florida. Don't get too caught up in the golf and forget that this is a gorgeous place out in nature as turtles, birds, fish, deer, and foxes (not to mention mosquitodactyls) about around here. Dan has a couple of horses that you're as likely to see running around 12 & 18 as you are to see them in the barn. This place is dog friendly as well. I think it'd also make a great weekend getaway for a Boy Scout or church group.
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deadpuppy
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 22, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Bring your A game , and your arm , well manicured holes , awesome wild life , risk / reward abound ...

Cons:

Signage, the course is still new, course map , again still new

Other Thoughts:

We had the course to ourselves , " the park is mine "
Galloping horses made picturesque shots
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Smorski
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Tricky n fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Every throw makes you think, and you won't throw the same shot twice. Different fazes of open, water, tech, light wooded and heavily wooded shots keep you on your toes. As the course meanders around the property the wind will come into play from different directions. You can bomb a few drives, there's some touch shots, couple trick shots...lots of variety. .

Private 40 acres with pond, tall/short pines, open grass fairways, 19 baskets...camping ok-just ask

Cons:

Flat terrain. Carpet pads, but they are on every hole for both red & blue tees...im sure cement is on the way soon!

Other Thoughts:

....this is a super fun course and a great venue for huge events!
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reposado
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.7 years 278 played 273 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 11, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course definitely needs some polish, as one would expect from a newly created project. To be honest, I think it plays like a 3.0 at the moment, but have no doubts that it will be a 3.5 in the very near future and there is potential for a 4.0 course on the property. It features a solid variety, with a few chances to air it out, as well as some open shots with creative OB and two really fun water carries. There are even a few more technical holes that play through light forest and over segments of vegetation.

There are two sets of tees, I played mostly the blues but occasionally threw a red when I couldn't immediately spot the blue tee, (I could hear the thunder and felt compelled to quicken my round.) or on four, because the red tee is the one with the great carry. The two tees really offer some flexibility to the player, which is only increased by the option to honor or not honor some of the artificial OB.

There's also a really cool vibe. It's out there. Way out there. Out yonder even. Yes, it's aptly named. It's a farm. Various associated outbuildings. Horses running free. Really fun place to throw discs. More than likely, your group will be the only one on the course. The fairways were cleanly mowed but in some places the grasses grow seven or eight feet high. (AKA as obstacles. They force a little line shaping.) I have to say that I found the experience restorative. Escaped the pressure of doubles or what not. Just got out there and was able to find the joy in the next shot being the only one mattered. Just watching them fly. Tossing over the pond. Hooking a disc around a tree line into a pocketed basket. Hitting a line through the tall grass. And just unloading a drive on 18.

Cons:

Navigationally, it still offers a bit to be desired. More than likely, the owner will be around with helpful tips but what the course really needs is nice scorecard/map. Just in a few cases where there is a bit of confusion. The baskets feature tape on a spoke, pointing towards the next tee. Typically this is good enough, especially considering it's a one-man operation that caters to the player who was informed enough to get there. But there are a few occasions where I walked in the correct direction but struggled to find what I was looking for.

The signs are up on the first few holes. Should be done soon enough. They aren't spectacular but they give the distance and ensure you that you are at the right tee. Combined with a course map, they'd be fine, but right now there are tees from which it can be hard to locate the basket.

Additionally, holes 18 and 17 are still being worked out. They are playable, but since the tee locations are not permanent yet, it can be hard to know where to throw from. Thus far these cons are all things that I am fairly sure will be cleared up in the near future. Like I said, it's a new course with kinks to iron out.

What won't change is that the course is very flat and is bit on the open side for my taste. It's not the most challenging course out there. While it has some cool shots and a nice variety, it doesn't have a ton of wow. Worth playing. Worth going out of your way for. Not world-changing. And of course the artificial OB. Never been a fan of that, but as they say, your mileage may vary.
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MikeLinkenauger
Experience: 11.1 years 97 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Potential 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 20, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

***Recently updated my review and rating, as original rating was the first. Course is getting better, but I'm a hard @$$ when it comes to my rating of courses. While I LOVE this course, I don't think it is one of the top 10 in Florida! People are generous with their ratings because the course owner / host is so awesome and the property is unique! Would rate it at 3.75 right now.

What a beautiful, country property. Great feeling when you are on private property in the middle of nowhere, and don't have to worry about hitting pedestrians like we do in many city parks. Because it is also isolated, very few players are out there, so you may even have the entire course to yourself! Very different from the many public park style courses around, and is a great change of scenery.

Two tee pads for each hole (carpet). This course definitely asks for a variety of shots, with many holes having pretty tight lines also. Flickers & Back Handers will both appreciate the diversity of shots required.

Two water holes over a very beautiful, clean fishing pond (Holes 3&4). Hole 12 plays as an island. There are also several holes in the woods (13-17). May be best to have a spotter on those to avoid loosing discs, especially on hole 16 (par 4).

Cons:

Still feels like a "work in progress". Signs are not completely accurate it sees. No navigation signs, but not all that difficult to navigate. Only one pin position per hole. Mosquitos and bugs can be pretty bad. Bring bug spray. Also, pretty thick brush and thorn bushes in the rough on quiet a few holes. Good idea to wear pants, unless you are a pro! Brush is slowly being cleared more and more over time.

Other Thoughts:

I felt privileged to be one of the very first the play the entire course right after it opened. This course definitely has great potential, as the designer and property owner has designed many top parks and really cares about keeping his personal property top notch! Anxious to see it once concrete pads are in and better signs are up!

Definitely worth checking out, even if it is a little out of your way!

I've updated this review a bit, as it was originally done right after opening. If you are in Jacksonville, well worth the drive to the country. I try to play it twice and month or so. Dan is an awesome and welcoming host and always makes you feel welcomed and at home.
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