Brighton, CO

Adams Hollow

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C-Van
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.4 years 119 played 14 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A really fun Great Plains-style course at the foothills of the mountains drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 5, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Really well structured tee pads at every single hole.
-Intuitive signage throughout the course indicating where to look for the next basket and/or tee.
-Variety of obstacles with holes playing through trees, water, dry creek bed filled with vegetation, and sage brush fields.
-Decent number of trash cans throughout course.
-I cut my teeth playing on courses in central TX, but have been living and playing up here in Colorado for about 8 years now. This course reminded me a lot of the courses I played in Texas in the best possible way.

Cons:

-Long-ish walk between cars and first hole.
-Disc course shares recreative space with bike path and ball golf; be aware.
-I understand they're doing something different, and theoretically better, but I don't really love what they've opted to do for maps. Rather than put a map at every tee, they've put a QR code you can scan, which I believe shows a short Youtube video for the placement of the basket and terrain. Yes, it's cool, but it's a little too much work if you ask me. Instead, just put a regular map on the side and still put that QR code in the corner.

Other Thoughts:

Course can get hot, but there's a good amount of shade. Be aware that there is thick vegetation out this summer (2023) with all of the rain, so it's pretty easy to lose a disc in the brush.
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bneffer
Experience: 24.9 years 56 played 16 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Big course on way to Brighton drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 23, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

Baskets all in place in good repair.
Concrete tees with good signage.

Cons:

Mostly exposed course.
Wide open course with plenty of wind.
Not much here for a shorter thrower.
Somewhat busy for the middle of the day on a Wednesday.

Other Thoughts:

We enjoyed the course but it is not the ideal for my wife and I. We tend to prefer shorter fairways with more terrain to navigate.
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LarsAnders0n
Experience: 16.6 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun Course in a Beautiful Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 21, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Good distance, lots of holes to air out your drivers which I think is fun
- The park is really nice and you get nice views of a lake and just some nice open nature space
- Good mix of throws
- Relatively difficult to lose a disc. Bit of tall brush here and there, but you shouldn't have to spend a ton of time looking for errant throws

Cons:

- A bit hard to figure out which basket you're throwing to the 1st time you play
- I felt the distances were a bit inaccurate on the signs, but I could be crazy, who knows
- Not a ton of elevation / up and down for any holes, almost entirely flat

Other Thoughts:

I will certainly be playing this course again! Had a lot of fun, and it's fun how often you get to make long throws.
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PumaPaws
Experience: 17.9 years 28 played 23 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A nice sunny walk in the park 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice course once you get to it. There is a water spigot available on the path near the first few holes. Happen to see a biker stop off at it.

Good baskets and tee pads. Nice V-Shaped concrete pads. Nice tee signs with sitting areas and frequent tables at pads.

You can find most of the baskets before you throw you tee shot. That is not the case for #18. It wasn't where we thought it'd be. However, it didn't matter much as it's a long hole and recoverable.

Mostly wide open prairie lands with some trees. You can definitely unleash some throws, although you may need to hold back on some holes. Some baskets are blind shots from the tee box.

Fun yet still challenging course.

Cons:

LONG walk from parking lot to first hole with any directions pointing the way. However, there were an occasional group of disc golfers heading back that provided guidance.

Some shade but you need sunscreen to play. A bit dusty at times as well.

Some baskets on top of a mound. Missing a putt could lead to a roller down the hill and being further away than you started.

There is a large body of water next to one of the holes. Throw it to the right and you are in brush. Throw it left and you are in the water. Throw it straight and watch it roll down the mound towards the obstacle you were trying to avoid.

LOTS of stick-tights. You'll be pulling them out of your shoes and socks for days.

Other Thoughts:

I came straight from the airport. First course in CO.
I struggled a bit with the altitude and the heat (90+).
However, I still had fun.
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Timythe
Experience: 31.7 years 6 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Best course N.W. of Denver. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 10, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well maintained DGC along side public golf course and small lakes. Easy access with pleanty of parking.

Cons:

Not a lot of technical holes.
No clear markings for DGC parking or 1st hole.

Other Thoughts:

Wide open fairways and access to public facilities are a plus.
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bkern2449
Experience: 11.7 years 13 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

New favorite in the Denver-Metro area 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 21, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Lots of large trees throughout the entire course
+ Concrete tee pads
+ Some challenging holes
+ Signs at every tee pad
+ Great variety of distances
+ Nice baskets
+ Great use of the area - back 9 make you feel out in the woods at some points

Cons:

- Can get pretty busy with people walking through, riding bikes and even fishing at the big pond
- A couple of the tee signs didn't show where the alternate pin placement is
- Hard to find any cons here....

Other Thoughts:

This is my new favorite course in the Denver area. I learned playing in the mountains on courses that were heavily wooded so this was a real treat for a Denver area course to have so many tree obstacles to play around. I had to really think about anything to list as a con for this course. Well worth the trip.
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RASmith
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice tees and baskets.

Good mixture of distances.

Beautiful area.

Peaceful

Cons:

Some distances seem off. It took me a while to go with my estimate instead of looking at the sign and doubting my eyes. Going back it won't be an issue but it was for my first round.

I wandered around on the final holes for a bit looking for the next tee. They're identified on the previous tee but I wasn't using them at that point.

Other Thoughts:

This was my first scored round since 2005 due to injuries and deployments and life. I threw a 54 without much hassle. I missed 6 putts and had still had a chance at -1 on 18 at 512 feet. I will be back to try for under 48.

Baskets are great. I left myself some long putts because I can't throw backhand now but the chains were stopping them nicely.

I was testing out a new mid range that's supposed to fly stable and straight. It does. I was able to line up and throw into the chains and only one went out the back. That was the only miss that actually hit chain.

I will miss this course once my week here is over.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.9 years 550 played 429 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Adams Hollow the Perfect Follow 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Adams Hollow in Brighton CO was the third course I played on my visit to the area. It is a really nice course that has good equipment and plenty of room to work on most of the fairways.

The elevation changes are fairly minor, but there are a couple of slopes that add zest to the pin placements. Water is nearby on a couple of holes, but it is not a huge factor.

There are sizable trees spread sporadically around the park, but there is far more open space to let it fly. The surface has some low brush, but is often thin or bare, so my drivers took some really big skips.

Only one set of tees, but several holes have alternate pin placements. All holes are par 3, and there is a great mix of short and long, with a good number of intermediate distances. A round at or near par is plausible on the first round for an average player.

I was one over for the day on the only round, with one birdie and two bogies. Really should have made par, but I took a terrible three putt on hole 7 that turned a possible birdie into an embarrassment.

It isn't as majestic or challenging as some of the other nearby courses I've played, but it makes good use of the landscape and the layout isn't too tough for less experienced players. It is the next level up from Johnny Roberts. Easy to follow and not crowded when I was there.

Open enough to have wind be a significant factor in those conditions. Sunscreen recommended under clear skies.

Cons:

I enjoyed the round, but did not encounter any holes that really grabbed my attention. Consistently good but never extraordinary.

The walk into the park is kind of long. Once you get to the first tee navigation is pretty easy, but there's a sign with the course map on it if you want to get a quick pic.

Did have a gentleman waking his little dog the wrong direction on hole 8, and he witnessed my only deuce.

Other Thoughts:

Adams Hollow is a pretty good course that was on the way to the next one, so I'm glad I stopped by. It was the perfect compliment after playing JR in Arvada and Bailey earlier on the trip.

Not an instant classic for me, but good enough to visit if you're spending time nearby. It is not too demanding but still has some interesting and fun holes. I look forward to further exploring more Colorado courses in the future.
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thaboss44
Experience: 11.5 years 9 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 29, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great layout with mixes of LONG and short holes.

Cons:

Not many. Would like to see another port-a-potty on the back 9. Long course, so bring water.

Other Thoughts:

Try catching the drink cart for the golf course. She'll hook you up cash only.
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ZachTuthill
Experience: 18.9 years 48 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

The Long and the Short of it 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 19, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Perhaps the best hole variance I've played. Not only does whatever layout you're playing demand most shots you've got, but they could change 14 of 18 holes overnight. And frequently do!

-Gorgeous V-Shaped concrete pads.

-Nice, new tee signs with sitting areas and frequent tables at pads.

-Course Flow. You (almost) never play the same hole twice in a row. Great use of available space, especially on the holes with 350+ feet separating different placements.

-The Locals. This course has a large group of daily players that hang out here, and everyone is cool to add you to their group and show you the ropes. Another pro is that the locals are GOOD. Meaning you are unlikely to be waiting long behind even larger groups.

-Fair but challenging OB. A dry ditch plays, as well as a lake, but you can easily retrieve and find your discs from even true shanks.

Cons:

-It's way the shit up in Brighton. If you're playing an after work round, traffic is gonna suck heading back to the metro area, no matter how you try it.

-The walk from the parking lot is a solid half mile.

-Oblivious fisherman can come into play.

-The Wind. It's there, and it will punish you on days with a longer layout in place.

Other Thoughts:

My low round on this course was a -4 on a short layout. My low round on a "long day" is +2, and I was much prouder of that round than the -4. To give you an idea of the kind of variance in pin placements I'm talking about, hole #11 plays EITHER 180 or 414. It's not the only hole to have that kind of change either. Not by a long shot. 18 goes from a tough finish to a miracle par. 2 goes from a rewarding birdie to a brutally difficult 3. For context, I have a cannon. I max out at about 450 on a no-slope forehand flex. But the number of narrow fairways and low ceilings make basically everything north of 400 ft unreachable for me. The low numbers can be bagged, but you best have some scrambling skills. Good drives with bad skips leave you scrambling. Attempted 100 ft throw ins can leave you scrambling. If you don't think you can reach for 2, don't go crazy. Play for 3, or you will be scrambling.

Adams Hollow is destination frolf, Colorado style. Get out there and get it. Then, come back next week, and play a totally different course.
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3woodmanbenjamin3
Experience: 10.1 years 8 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Well Rounded, Great Location 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 17, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nestled between two picturesque ball-golf courses on a nature preserve, this course offers a well-groomed, well-signed, well-designed frolfing experience. Practice putting green, a relatively clean outhouse, and multiple picnic tables make your day easy and enjoyable. Plenty of old growth trees to challenge your accuracy and lots of tall grass rough too. Some slight elevation comes into play on a few holes, but a mostly level course. Alternating pin locations keep the course fresh each time you play. Perfect location, not far off the tollway from the airport, definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Cons:

Occassionaly the tall grass or thick trees will eat your disc, and a water spigot would really help after a long 18+.

Other Thoughts:

Would be nice if all pin locations were permanent, but now I'm just being picky!
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numbernine
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.8 years 103 played 49 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Variety being the spice of life and all... 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

You'd almost have to call this disc golf course a "hidden gem" if you didn't know how to get back to hole 1. But aside from that nitpick, this is a great course in a sea of decent courses in the area.

baskets - innova targets. Which, for my money anyway, are the best in the business. All of them are in good shape and I saw no damage to any of them.

tee pads - concrete pads throughout the park. Good and grippy and level. Nothing worse than a tee pad on the side of a hill, that slopes down or up.

signs - clear signs that mark the entirety of the course, and all of the hole locations. I believe that all of the holes have a couple of pin locations. Some of them have a few. I'd like to be able to go back and play all of them.

shots - variety is king here. bomber shots, touch technical runs, annies, hyzers, overhand opportunities...this course really runs the gamut and tests your entire bag. For me, the best shot is hole #9. It runs along a ridge and is death on either side, and is framed by one of the beautiful ponds. (there is a also a wood duck on the sign)

design - the flow is nice here. There is a no thinking about where to go next really. The course flows from one hole to another without having to search for them.

Cons:

if there is a down side to this course, it's that there quite a few of the signs that simply don't match the distance of the hole. And I am not sure if there were some special pins in place on the day I played, but quite a lot of them were just wrong by a whole lot.

the walk to hole 1 is a hike. I get it, we're playing disc golf. We're gonna walk. But man, it could be hard to find/get to for some folks.

There were quite a few walkers/bikers/ball golfers on the trails that zig zag through the course as you play it. Multi use parks are awesome. Just be careful. I almost killed someone on hole 2.

Other Thoughts:

Having the port o let in the middle of the course is super nice. I'd consider that a pro. But I didn't go in it, so it might have smelled like 8th circle of hell.

All in all, I really loved this course. Lots of variety and lots of promise. It feels like the kind of course that makes you a better golfer. I needed my entire bag, and I hope that you do to!
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sjroesinger
Experience: 7.9 years 37 played 37 reviews
4.00 star(s)

One of the best I've played 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great hole variety, obstacles, tee boxes, placards, and baskets
All around very fun course

Cons:

A bit of a walk from parking lot to #1 tee (well marked though, and not necessarily a bad thing)
Not any other cons for me

Other Thoughts:

This is probably one of the best courses I've played so far. Toilets and plenty of recycle bins/trash bins. I would highly recommend this to friends
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13 years 326 played 190 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 3, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

- concrete tee pads
- good baskets
- new tee signs with all the info you need
- multiple basket placements with an orange cone on the unused position which made it easy to know when its in the long position
- navigation of the course is fairly simple
- good variety of distances ranging from 200 to 500 feet
- a decent amount of trees and obstacles to make for some technical throws
- interesting basket placements to make for some tough decisions

Cons:

- a decent walk from the parking lot to the first tee
- the course is mostly all flat
- a couple fairways and greens are somewhat close to other holes and tee pads making some slight danger issues, but sort of just looking for cons

Other Thoughts:

One of the best courses in the whole metro area. Great competition course that offers tons of challenge but isn't too difficult for an intermediate or even a beginner.
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Tayls
Experience: 2 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Adams hollow is a full blown course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 13, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

New layout is awesome. Well thought out. Most if not all the holes have multiple basket positions. Good variety of holes that make good use of the terrain.

Cons:

Not much. Can be windy most evenings. Some ground cactus on the back. I miss old hole 10.

Other Thoughts:

Looking forward to tournaments here.
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Parataxis
Experience: 8 years 23 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 9, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Mature trees throughout course.
Even if you throw a disc into the bushes it's fairly easy to find.
Some complexity to be found in a number of holes.
Plenty of long drives.
Water on site by port-a-potty.

Cons:

Wish course had been laid out to use trees to create a greater level of difficulty.
Can absolutely bake in the summer.
Poorly signed; rumor has it that they're working on this. A map at the beginning of the course would be helpful.

Other Thoughts:

One of the nicest courses in the Northern Denver Metro area imo, 4 stars given to reflect the fact that this is the best place within 45 minutes of Lafayette. Tees are well spaced/placed making it relatively unlikely that you'll get whacked in the head.
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InnovaKL
Experience: 15 years 31 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Adams Hollow 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

- The new tee pads are awesome, a huge upgrade over the old clay teepads
- Good variability in hole length. Tests your ability to launch bombs and also throw with accuracy
- Good amenities with water, bathrooms and trash

Cons:

- Lacking signage (which should be completed in the next month)

Other Thoughts:

Really fun course to play, one of my favorites in the Denver Metro area. Provides a challenge, but is very rewarding!
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Maggot Brain
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun, fast course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 12, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course is beautiful. Not too crowded when I went on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The holes aren't too tough but most aren't too easy: I was able to consistently hit par with decent throws.

Cons:

The tee pads are clay and they're a little run down. It was extremely hot when I went and there wasn't a lot of shade. Some of the holes were a little too easy.

Other Thoughts:

Make sure to bring your own water and plenty of sunscreen if it's a nice day out.
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jdw80550
Experience: 21.1 years 90 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 3, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Tee signs
Well maintained, no trash
Access to bathroom
Don't need to go into Denver

Cons:

No water
Needs improved tee pads
Multiple pin placements would be nice
Couple holes you are throwing in on the previous group

Other Thoughts:

This is a very fun course. Not the most challenging, but very fun. Scores will be low, limited OB, fast play make for a fast paced experience. It's surrounded by nice mature trees, and while some of the holes aren't signature, none of them are bad. I took my wife and children to play as well, made it through without whining. Would have liked to have had a water fountain in or spigot.
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dooditsmealfredd
Experience: 10.7 years 7 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 11, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

currently its wide open with the winter killing most growth and foliage, can see it being a real technical course during the spring through fall.

Cons:

non concrete tee pads at this juncture allow the clay to get real wet and kinda negates the pad from a lot of the shots, but once they get concrete, or it dries out it would be real nice.

Other Thoughts:

room for improvement on this young course, with lots of space for more or differing tee's and alternate baskets too. the future is real bright for this course.
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