Eagle, CO

Hole in the Sky DGC

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sillybizz
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Experience: 22.2 years 412 played 393 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Course doesn't live up to the epic name

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Good course infrastructure (pads,baskets,signs,etc.)
- Small amount of elevation used very well
- A par 4 hole and many longer par 3 holes for big drives
- Also some shorter par 3 holes so some variety here in terms of distance
- The river is in play on many holes (could be a con depending on who you ask)
- Easy navigation for first timers
- Loved the suspended basket

Cons:

- Most holes are too open for my taste
- Lots of holes in the ground make for some treacherous walking
- Some of the fairways have fairly long grass making you watch your tee shot extra close
- Lots of opportunities out here to lose a disc in bushes, grass, or water

Other Thoughts:

This one feels kind of meh. Had a really good time here with our group but that wasn't because the course is awesome. It's certainly not bad or anything just not really my style or what I look for in a disc golf course. That being said it's the only game in town other than Cross Creek (which is far superior IMO) and I've played far worse. I'd say if you're already in the area this place is a worth a stop but only after Cross Creek.
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wolfhaley
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Premium Member
Experience: 20 years 991 played 555 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

Hole in the Sky DGC is a rather unique course. It has plenty of water in play in the form of the river and a couple little irrigation ditches. There's a couple island holes in 2 and 18, a hanging basket on hole 4 and a big long par 4 on hole 5. The rest of the holes are more straightforward but have a little bit of variation among them, not all wide open shots.

The baskets here are yellow Latitude 64 Pros. These are solid baskets. I've only played on these a handful of times before and I don't mind them. They stand out nicely and catch pretty well. Two to three pin placements per hole and a single basket on most. Holes 1 and 2 had two baskets for whatever reason.

Concrete tees on every hole. These are nicely done. Level, grippy and plenty large enough. I think there were three holes that had two tees, the rest just a single pad. No complaints with these.

The design is pretty well done for the amount of space they had available to them. They did a good job of fitting 18 holes in here tbh. The flow is pretty straightforward. We didn't have to use the map more than a couple times. They used the few wooded areas pretty well. There's not much for trees out here but what is out here is incorporated for the most part.

The tee signs are really nice. There's a detailed hole layout map showing all the pin placements and any applicable OB, hole # and distance to all the different baskets. There's also bag holders on the sign post and best of all a metal circle with all the different placement on it. The letter on the top under the "today" placard is the current basket placement. This was very helpful since not all baskets are visible from the tee. Very nice signage.

Cons:

Very real potential for lost discs out here. The rough on the first couple holes is pretty gnarly. Couple that with the river and creeks and there's a real good chance of coming out of here with a lighter bag.

There's some walking trails that wind around the course. Be aware of pedestrians. A few of the trails aren't obvious from certain tees either so pay extra attention to the signs.

A few of the holes towards the end of the course feel exactly the same. Holes 10, 13 and 16 to be exact. Straight wide open shots crossing the same open field.

Hole 1 is kind of a joke currently. There's a hallway sized "gap" up the middle, but the only realistic play is going up and over. Not a good hole.

There's tons of what I'm assuming are prairie dog tunnels all over the place. I almost tripped in these a number of times. The course could just as easily be called Hole in the Ground.

Other Thoughts:

Even with all the cons I listed it's still a pretty decent course. Not a must play or anything but you can certainly do a whole lot worse than this one. I'd recommend bringing a few discs you don't mind losing. Only a minute or so off the highway so this one makes for a good place to stretch your legs if you're on a long trip through the area. Not terrible, not great.
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Average Joe
Experience: 20.9 years 146 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice Mix 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 14, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

Multiple permanent baskets on many holes with clever system for indicating which is in play at the tee.
Excellent concrete tee pads / excellent baskets / excellent markers at the tees.
Beautiful setting with Eagle River and mountain backdrop
Good mix of holes requiring lots of different types of shots.
Previous reviews mention there are too many wide open shots - maybe the course has a new layout (played in May 2021) but I only count 3 that are wide open and I like having a few of them.
There are some cool signature holes with mandos that make you break out all your throws.

Cons:

There are tons of ankle breaker ground squirrel?/chip monk? holes.
Minimal elevation change, but 14 and 15 make good use of the little bit of elevation available.
The course makes good use of the trees it does have, but there aren't enough to help much if it is windy. And from what I understand, it is very often windy. I played in 15-20 mph wind which made it extra challenging - especially on the 4 or 5 holes where you can go in the river.
Nice welcome sign to the course, but it really needs a course map.

Other Thoughts:

The course was relatively easy to follow for a first timer. There were "next tee" markers at many of the baskets. and it was pretty easy to find the next tee following the path worn in the grass. Two exceptions were hole 10 and hole 11. After 10, we wandered around and found 17 then 14 and finally 15 and just went ahead and played from there. Friendly locals helped us out later - from the basket at 9, backtrack toward 9's tee pad and veer off slightly to the left for 10. It is also easy to miss 11 as from the basket at 10, it seems like 12 is the next hole.

The river and the mountains make for exceptional backdrops.

Yes, it is relatively flat, but that may be a nice change of pace as most of the nearby courses have tons of elevation.

There is easy, ample parking. There was a port-a-potty in the parking lot.

The layout doesn't have any crossing fairways or other potentially dangerous situations.
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience: 24 played 22 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Little elevation change makes this a great alternative to local resort courses 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 15, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Excellent, well maintained course with a creative variety of basket placements. Some of the basket placements are tricky, but nothing too frustrating... there is a river running along side this course, but the designers were generous enough to put baskets a good distance for the water, allowing you to "go for it" on longer putts. This course has a great balance of open holes, tight holes (giggity), moderate elevation changes, and a few surprises like a basket that hangs from a tree branch (Hole in the Sky namesake? it should be). All tee boxes and signage well maintained, navigation very easy.

Cons:

As a few other players mentioned, this course can flood in some places. I had to rescue my disc from marshy area on hole two and water barely came over my ankle but I did get a little wet. Keep an eye out for other non-golf park users, as they are oblivious to the fact that there's a course here.

Other Thoughts:

Really fun course and great alternative to the more mountainous courses nearby. No tree cover so bring a sun shirt or some extra sunblock and water.
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Nigel_Tufnel
Experience: 23 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 30, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Right off I-70. Local Club maintains it well. Hooks for bags on tee signs. Benches every few holes. The new design is well thought-out.
*Longer holes make up for the lack of technical shots.
*A number of OB obstacles on holes to make things more challenging.
*Good baskets and pads

Cons:

*Sucks when windy.
*Back nine has some places that get flooded early in the Summer when things are still melting.
*A few holes where you can lose your disc in the river if not careful
*Some of the OB obstacles are excessive

Other Thoughts:

This course is much better with the new design. I was not a fan of the old course. I play here all the time and always enjoy it.
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Sideshow775
Experience: 9.1 years 12 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Where Eagles Dare 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very active local club, great about finding lost discs and returning them. Tons of parking, trash and bathrooms by 9th tee. Good signage directing you to the next tee pad. Each tee sign has a medallion on it which tells you which position the basket is in, and a map of the hole. A few holes have multiple tee pads, which is great for new players or kids. Well laid out, finishes at parking lot.

Cons:

Wide open in most areas. Very little shade. Desert like terrain. Gets hot quick. A few holes are a little confusing, but locals are helpful.

Other Thoughts:

Bring lots of water. Might be too much for older dogs to handle on a really hot day.
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tibwa
Experience: 6.9 years 19 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great open course with some well designed holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 25, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Fun, open, right off 70 and easy to get to.
-Easy to navigate with maps and bulletin board by hole 1
-2 practice baskets
-Beautiful mountain views
-River and creeks come into play, other roped OB (with DZ's). -This adds a good challenge and variation to the course
-Sweet spray painted blue discatcher baskets
-Some long bomber holes and also some tight treed holes, making a good balance of shots.
-Plays well for all styles of shots. Can't just hyzer everything.
-Some changes in elevation but the course sits in the river valley so not too much.
-Makes you use many different discs, nice variation in holes.
-Cool hanging basket hole with a death putt.
-Easy but fun elevated basket hole.
-Hole 18 is a sweet island shot.

Cons:

-Tall grass and bushes eat discs, the river can get hungry for plastic too if you aren't careful.
-Some of the open straight holes can be a little boring.
-Bugs can get bad in summer.
-Old school discatcher baskets with shallow cages, I need to learn to put better but I felt like I had more chain outs than normal.
-Wind city, USA.

Other Thoughts:

This course is well-maintained by Flying Eagle Disc Society and is very fun. The wide variety of shots and beautiful views make this a place you must visit if you are on your way through. The city of Eagle and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer. I have made several climbing/camping trips to the area and this course is one of the reasons I keep coming back. There are several great camping possibilities near by. Plus the Eagle river that runs through the course is great for fishing and rafting.
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lcmarsh
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Awesome! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

very easy to navigate with the signs that are very discriptive. The course was well groomed and discs were easy to find even if you landed in an out of bounds area. Challeging course with short holes and long holes. Amature and professional holes availabe. Awesome tee pads!

Cons:

watxh the weather and make sure you bring plenty of water or dress very warm for cold conditions.
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Roc-Star
Experience: 16.8 years 68 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

New and improved 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Easy to navigate, good signage, concrete pads, convenient to I-70, practice baskets, and driving net, ample parking.

Cons:

Hard to point out "cons" here, but things that keep it from 5 stars are the relative flatness.There is some great elevation changes on a few holes, just not as much as some of the premier courses of Colorado.

Other Thoughts:

The transformation of this course was a pleasure to be a part of while I lived there, and it is amazing to see the continued improvement since I've been gone. The hard work by the FEDS has turned course into a real gem.
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Chris Walters
Experience: 28 years 110 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Great variety of shots. Concrete pads. Multiple pin placements.Beautiful setting.

Cons:

Not necessarily a "con" but I'd like to see the baskets updated...but then again those vintage baskets bring up some nostalgia :)

Other Thoughts:

The tight o.b's, mixed with a variety of basket locations, make this course a very fun challenge. I can't imagine driving through the Eagle area without stopping by for a round.
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birdie_workshop
Experience: 26.9 years 3 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

HITS 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 23, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good flow, great views, variety of shots. Mostly open holes with a few tighter technical shots. Elevation on a few holes.

Good concrete tees and tee signs.
Good baskets. Several holes had putting circle marked with rocks.

Cons:

Be careful for the prairie dog holes, ankle breakers!
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Ian_Hiner
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Hole in the Sky Discgolf Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The course has a wide variety in hole styles. Going from long and open to short and technical.
Good baskets 10m rock circles on a lot of holes.
Very enjoyable views/walk.
A nice level of difficulty that allows new players to pros to enjoy it.

Cons:

Gets slightly flooded every once in a while.
The wind often becomes Gail force heavy in the afternoon.
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MissyJG329
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Some cool shots, a little bit of elevation change, beautiful scenery. Good use of terrain.

Cons:

Some really open shots (**yawn**). A ton of gopher holes.

Other Thoughts:

This course is really easy to navigate once you figure out where the new hole 1 is. You have to be aware of regular park goers walking their dogs. The river comes into play on some of the holes making those holes pretty interesting. It's a nice course and great for beginners and Pros alike.
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jbk@123
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

jbk@123 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

>Well laid out course for what they have to work with
>Easy to navigate with good info on tee signs
>elevation changes used well for many of the holes
>Concrete tee pads
>Beautiful scenery
>Easy access
>Minimal pedestrian traffic when playing casual

Cons:

>Short open shots
>Majority of course is open
>not a lot of skill needed to score well

Other Thoughts:

Good course for amateur players and for practice, although if the wind is up and played with the OB's it can get challenging. For a tournament course for pros it can be fun because 17 of the 18 holes can be deuced.
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BrothaFriz
Experience: 12 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Hole in the Sky Course Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 29, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

All the hardware is good. The tees are nice, the baskets are good and the tee signs are great. This course has a very good presentation. There is a variety of shots demanded throughout the course. It is fun to play and easy to follow.

Cons:

It is a pretty easy course and many of the shots are very open. Some of the OB plays too close to some of the holes as well.
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rflahive
Experience: 24.9 years 63 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A few great holes 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Bordered by a river, nice practice setup with 2 permanent baskets and a four-way practice net.

Cons:

Many of the holes were very similar in length and line.

Other Thoughts:

Fun muni course and well maintained by the local club.
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Discjunky90
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great course fun layout. I really like the the verity of holes. Just watch out on hole 4 the water could take a disc quick.

Cons:

Baskets the were not the greatest. To many spit-outs.

Other Thoughts:

Fun course if you are in the area definitely check it out.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.00 star(s)

DG in a Prairie Dog Town 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Given the plot of land they had to work with, the designers did a nice job of creating some interesting holes. Many of the holes rely on tricky basket placements rather than difficult drives to create their challenge. There is a good bit of out-of-bounds marked on the tee signs that also increases the difficulty of some holes.

Good concrete tees with simple printed tee signs for most holes (though several were missing). Three holes (2, 5, and 15) offer pro/am tees to offer an easier option on those holes.

Baskets were in great shape and had clear numbers. Most holes had a circle of stones marking the 10m distance. Great idea!

Favorite Holes:

Hole 4 - a short little technical drive along the river to a hanging basket. Nice risk/reward because of the close proximity of the river to the basket.

Hole 14 - a downhill drive through a double mando with a low ceiling. This was the only entirely wooded hole on he course.

Cons:

There is a lot of flat open ground on this course. Some holes are simply drives over short grass to the pin in the open. Holes 7, 10, 13, 16 and 17 are examples of this. Most other holes drive over open ground as well, but to pins guarded by trees or near the river.

There are hundreds of burrows in the ground, some of them quite large. You have to watch where you are stepping to avoid a twisted ankle.

Even in early July there were some soggy areas and lots of tricky little irrigation gullies that were not apparent from the tee. Hole 9 was a good example of thinking that I'd parked my drive only to find it submerged in a hidden 2' wide by 1' deep ditch.

Hole 11 had six-foot tall bunch grass in much of the fairway. Keep an eye on your drive!

Other Thoughts:

The day I played the tees were numbered differently than the baskets, but I don't know if this is permanent. It looks like the original (?) Holes 17 & 18 are now Holes 1 & 2 with the course finishing on the downhill original Hole 16.

There are a couple of huge parking areas available. I parked in a dirt lot near the Hole 9 tee box and Hole 18 basket. There is a bit of a walk to the first tee from there, but you finish at your vehicle.
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CoDiscDuffer
Experience: 21.9 years 93 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 25, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

No pedestrian traffic, good mix of shots, easy access, great views. If traveling along I-70, definitely worth the stop.

Cons:

A little open on some holes, but best use for the land.

Other Thoughts:

Some good people have put a lot of time into this course. With any start up course, there's always a time frame for full development.
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macamilk
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 30, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun Course
Amazing design and use of Land
Good mixture of distances
Lots of birdies
great Tpads and views

Cons:

prairie dog holes.
a lot of open shots

Other Thoughts:

the new work and tpads make this course well worthwhile.
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