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mrclc
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.6 years 733 played 46 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Land of the Prairie Dogs 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 25, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Schaefer DGC plays across some open, dusty land next to an athletic complex that features some very nice sports fields and an ice arena. The course is short for the most part, but features some nice concrete pads and baskets that catch well and haven't been vandalized. Nearly every hole is an ace run, but a frequent crosswind provides the occasional bit of excitement. Beginners will find this a fine layout to learn accuracy, while still providing the forgiveness of an open space.

Prairie dogs overrun the course space and provide a bit of entertainment throughout your round. Watching them scamper to and fro is good for a laugh at the very least.

Cons:

Prairie dogs are fun to watch, but their holes can be a hazard if you're not paying attention. Watch your step. Other safety concerns include baskets way too close to pads (Holes 3 & 7) and frequent hyzers into the parking lot lining Hole 1. Expect to hear a lot of heads up calls when it's busy.

Vandalism runs rampant here, as most tee signs are destroyed or heavily tagged. Trash can be frequently found at teepads, and players like to stuff cans and bottles into prairie dog holes.

In the afternoons the course is overrun with one disc wonders and mob golf. Expect delays and watch out for off target throws.

The course design is severely limited by the space, but still isn't very thrilling. Every hole is a straight ahead point and shoot, with about half the baskets semi-protected by an obstacle. Even when you have time to play the routing more than twice, you probably won't want to, as it gets old pretty quick.

Other Thoughts:

I played Schaefer because it was very close to my hotel and a good way to kill time before and after work. One could argue that it would be a good course for beginners, but Schaefer introduces them more to the common problems with DG (safety issues, vandalism, poor design) than the golf itself. Unless the location is convenient, this course is probably worth skipping.
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Shmacka
Experience: 11.4 years 31 played 15 reviews
1.50 star(s)

DG as a political statement? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 12, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Locals maintain and use the course regularly.

Weird leftover cottonwood tree trunk sections are used to create ever-changing obstacles.

Cons:

Flat, wide open, ridden with prairie dogs.

Other Thoughts:

It exists. IT is easy for us to turn up our noses at the courses that get crammed into wasted spaces like this one. Often, these courses keep sketchy areas from becoming REALLY sketchy. While it's not a destination, playing here might convince the local parks district that DG belongs here, too.
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sillybizz
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 22.2 years 407 played 392 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Stop the madness! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a course that you could warm up on or practice putting at. Concrete tee pads are still in decent shape as well as the baskets which is a little surprising considering the vandalism here. Navigation is easy as you can see most of the tee pads and baskets from the parking lot. You could play this course on your lunch break and still have time for a sandwich.

Cons:

Vandalism, litter, unsavory characters, etc. There is a large sign on one of the tee poles (signs are ripped out of course) that warns of the course closing if the vandalism continues. It's hard to say how much of that is the golfers but I bet it's a much smaller percentage than the local rift raft.

This course has mostly open and short holes with the exception of a two or three "trees" that surround the basket. Just not a lot of challenge here for most people and virtually no reason for repeat play.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a classic example of how Disc Golf courses are thrown into the worst possible land available in a park or sports complex in this case. While tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars are flooded into the beautiful baseball fields a few feet away this course is located in the mine field of ankle breaking prairie dog holes.

Just skip this course, there are lots of other courses in the area that aren't quite as bad as this.
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 480 played 478 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Prairie Dog Aces 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 8, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

+A few interesting basket placements- 5 and 6 come to mind especially. On others, 1,8,9, they did take advantage of the one tree that they had to work with. They just didn't have much to start with.
+Nice baskets
+Nice concrete tees
+Views of the mountains
+Ace runs
+Good for quick round, beginners, elderly, kids, etc.
+Probably won't lose a disc here
+Layout is fairly intuitive. If you have the map from here, you won't get lost at all. Stays away from other things to do at the park.
+Good for practicing short drives, putts,approaches.

Cons:

-P-dogs every where. The creatures themselves aren't so bad and can be entertaining but their holes can be downright dangerous if you don't watch your step.
-This course is quite short with nothing over 300'. It felt pretty repetitve as well.
-Fairly open, only a few trees which were usually right by the basket. No line shaping required.
-Pretty dry, dusty, and barren. Not a lot of grass here.

Other Thoughts:

-This course does have marked tees, baskets, and even a few trees. It is better than most of the school courses around the area.
-I wouldn't recommend going out of your way for this course. It has a bit of fun factor and won't waste a lot of your time if you don't like it. If you are close by, you might as well go for it.
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OG Neal
Experience: 28.8 years 17 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great practice course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 10, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Easy, you only need a mid and a putt
-Quick, great for early morning warm up round
-Simple, hard to get lost
-Great for beginners
-Chill locals, welcoming

Cons:

-You will be done in about 35 minutes
-You will have to battle prairie dogs
-Might make you feel guilty....

Other Thoughts:

Just a fun, simple little course tucked away in the corner of a huge athletic complex. Great for a morning/evening relaxed game or introducing game to someone.
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bjreagh
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 27.6 years 350 played 317 reviews
1.00 star(s)

a.k.a The Prairie Dog Course 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

9 hole course with excellent concrete tees and good baskets. A decent place to take somebody for their very first time as the holes aren't too long and are mostly wide open.

It is a good course for beginners or a quick round, easy to find discs with little chance to lose them.

Maybe the best thing about this course was that there were prairie dogs everywhere. I realize these things are probably considered pests, but for somebody who had never seen one in person, it was kind of neat to see these things running around everywhere!

Cons:

Not all that challenging, very flat, not many obstacles. Tee signs were just wood posts that looked worn and old, some were missing, making it a little confusing as to which tee was what. (#6 tee was over by the fence to the right of #5 basket. #9 tee was down to walking path way to the left almost hidden just past some landscaping.)

Not aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Mostly dirt brown land with dead trees used to make artificial obstacles rather than green grass and live trees. (in contrast the parking lot is shared with a beautiful green soccer field and the most manicured little league baseball stadium I have ever seen.)

Other Thoughts:

Even for beginners, this course seems uninteresting, especially after you play a time or two you will want to start playing elsewhere. I only played here because it was close to the Steady Ed designed Ken Caryl course which is more of what a beginner course should be.
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seancapps
Experience: 10.8 years 31 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

good 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 19, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Short and can't lose discs. Good for beginners and everyone else for that matter.
I like going here and practicing.

Cons:

Not bigger. Could use more obstacles.

Other Thoughts:

I like it.. it is close to home and a good course for after work..
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gibster
Experience: 31.8 years 72 played 10 reviews
2.00 star(s)

The disc golfer versus prairie dog 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 21, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good tees
Interesting obstacles on 3-4 holes
Quick play
Near impossible to lose disc (unless a prairie dog takes it)

Cons:

Prairie dogs are taking over the course
(Feels like) Barren wasteland
Not very challenging

Other Thoughts:

When we played here, the course seemed very dry, barren and sterile. Seems like whatever trees were there before, they died, and tree remnants have been used as obstacles on some holes instead of real trees. With that said, the course is laid out pretty well, but other than a few holes with obstacles, it seems like it should be fairly easy to master by applying "decent drive/decent putt" over and over.
Update 11/23/12 - recalibrating my scores. I have not come back to play this course since visiting it the last time, as the feeling seems to be this course does not really seem to offer much to warrant a trip.
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DRod
Experience: 12.7 years 96 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Ok, good for noobs 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good for short/mid game and beginners

Cons:

Gets very windy, lots of dirt and dust. Prairie dogs all over the place.

All holes play straight forward and are a bit boring

Other Thoughts:

course was getting a lot of use while I was there and the crowd seemed like a lot of beginners playing in large groups.
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cridenou
Experience: 25.8 years 9 played 8 reviews
0.50 star(s)

this place sucks 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

you can bring your dog. no one cares if you drink.

Cons:

short, flat, 9 holes, wide open, ugly, fairways are close to each other, most people that go here are white trash and have no idea about how to play or any concept of etiquette.

Other Thoughts:

don't ever go here unless you want to watch the prairie dogs hump or you are taking someone for their first time.
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Wise Fool
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.1 years 125 played 116 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Short and Quick 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Nice concrete tee-pads
-Baskets are in good shape
-Trashcans and benches and a picnic table spread throughout the course
-Lots of opportunities for an ace as pretty much every hole provides that chance for an ace
-Some of the holes have man made obstacles created around them to make the holes slightly more challenging
-Many of the holes have a board on the post to sign if you get an ace on the hole which is a nice touch for a course.
-Can play a round in about 15 minutes solo if you need a quick stop
-Decent use of some of the few trees on the property

Cons:

-Most if not all of the holes are under 300 feet and there is no chance to really just let the disc rip on any of the holes
-Lots of prairie dogs scattered throughout the course
-Course is mostly dirt and as such it can be really dusty and if it rains the course gets very muddy
-Lack of tee-signs- there are post that mark the hole number and have an ace board but they give you absolutely no information about the current hole...distance of the hole at the least would be nice
-Lots of vandalism on the course, several of the boards that you can sign if you get an ace are missing, one of the benches is in bad shape and several of the man made obstacles have either started to fall apart or been pulled down. There are signs posted around the course that say if the vandalism continues the course will be pulled
-Lots of wide open and straight shots

Other Thoughts:

This is a good course to work on throwing your mid ranges and putters. Its also a great place to bring beginners as its not very difficult and they will probably have a good time on the course. This course gets fairly crowded in the summer but still doesn't take too long to play. Don't go out of your way to play this course but if you are in the area and looking for somewhere to practice your short game then give this course a chance.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
2.50 star(s)

My New Olympic Sport-Disc Biathalon! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 18, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Schaefer DGC is another of those wonderful little beginner, ACE run courses. This one, however, has a couple of elements which make it unique and in my opinion could be developed into another national pastime.

The first unique feature about this course is the cottonwood stumps and branches which are buried and/or built into obstacles to make otherwise ho-hum holes much more interesting. I've seen similiar features on just 2-3 other courses and it's a great idea and they've really stretched the imagination of it here especially on hole # 7 with it's plethora of dead logs and stumps all twisted and set up to make that hole special.

The other interesting thing here is the ever-present groundhog population. They seem to be watching you on every hole. But I noticed that the seemingly cute little bastards were gorging on what meager grass grows here thereby leaving the golfers to play on ugly brown dirt, which then turns into mud. So this is what I am proposing. I want to designate this course as a trial run for the sport of DISC GOLF BIATHOLON or DGB. In DGB, players play disc golf but also carry a 22 caliber rifle strapped to their back. On each hole they are allowed one shot at one of the little burrowing miners. Hitting/killing one results in taking one stroke off your score. A miss won't change your score. There would have to be a major penalty for accidently shooting another disc golfer. I'm thinking maybe a three stroke penalty would suffice.
In a very short time, the rodent population on this course would be exterminated. The grass would grow and players would be playing on a lovely, lush green carpet of grass. Also companies that sell Disc Golf merchandise would try to design the best new bags to carry your rifles along with your discs.
Anybody with me?

Cons:

Currently, the course is semi-dangerous with all the groundhog holes. It's just a pitch and putt. The wind probably gets pretty bad and I hear it turns into a mud hole.

Other Thoughts:

Another curious fact about this course is it gets a ton of use and they ALL only carry one disc. Many of the players wear flip-flops. I felt terribly over-dressed with my tennies and a bag ( And I didn't even have a rifle in it).
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markjfun
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18 years 108 played 27 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Come One, Come All 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 27, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Schaefer DGC is a small, easy, flat, plain and simple place to throw a disc. The layout is an oval shape on a field of dirt and grass, dotted with short evergreens and, oddly enough, bare white tree trunks and branches stuck in the ground. It makes for an intriguing foreign-looking landscape. The most interesting hole on the course is #7, where a criss-crossing web of movable bone-dry cottonwood branches can be rearranged by the more creative and ambitious players to increase or decrease the difficulty of the hole. It's a fascinating obstacle the likes of which you'd be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Another positive note is that if you aren't too hindered by players ahead of you, a 9 hole round can be wrapped up in 15 minutes. You could easily switch up some of your tee-off spots and create your own network of holes if you aren't playing through someone else's line. The short distances can be fun if you're just practicing, throwing new discs, going for aces, or rushing through on a time crunch.

Cons:

The course can get crowded on weeknights between 5 and 8 PM. If you're a solo player or small group, this not only means you'll be waiting on those ahead of you, but you'll also need to be mindful of other nearby discers and dogs when throwing since some of the baskets are near adjacent fairways. You could get stuck behind novices, an innocent couple enjoying a lazy round, or a family of 5 with toddlers and a stroller. The network of baseball and soccer fields to the west allows swift breezes from the foothills to whip through. There is no protection from the elements, but you should be able to see incoming weather clearly. Prairie dog holes could easily sprain an ankle if you're not watching where you step.

Other Thoughts:

This is not a course to go out on a PBR-pounding, bowl-blazing, swearing rampage with your friends. There are plenty of children and families around the park and the picket fences of a residential area are within reach from several of the holes. Take this course for what it is and enjoy the fact that it is yet another decent place to play a beginner-friendly sport.
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Sandman1981
Experience: 22.7 years 19 played 15 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Home on the Range 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 22, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Its local, uncrowded, welcomes the tagging of tee signs for your ace (space provided as well as the post) and is great to introduce players to the game. Popped my cherry there! Hole seven's dance floor is almost changed on a weekly basis with all the stumps and dead tree branches. Come put your spin on it. Dog friendly course as I have never had a problem with my off leash Great Dane with any players and vice versa for those who also bring their pets.

Cons:

Distinct lack of obstacles makes this too easy for intermediate and advanced players. My average there is 6 down for nine. During the rainy season it gets very muddy. Prairie dogs bark in your back stroke, holes all over the place. Wide open so the slightest winds can affect your throw if you don't know how to fight it.

Other Thoughts:

This is my home course. I play there more often than anywhere else and it is my home and I love it. No traffic can allow you to make your own course to mix it up, try it for fun. A lot of cool people are usually playing and it is a friendly atmosphere. All the pros and cons aside, this is a "passable" course, not great but I call it home. This is where I do my field work and try out all my new discs and throws.
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Kuiky
Experience: 13.9 years 15 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Practice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great for beginners. Easily located. Great place just to go if you don't have much time or wanna travel far (at least for myself) Simple shots so good place to boost your ego!

Cons:

Prairie dog holes will grab you and trip ya. Watch out! People don't respect the course! Clean up your trash, they offer cans through-out the course if you can't hang onto it for 2 more holes than don't bring it along!

Other Thoughts:

I love this course because it makes me feel good! I've had 2 aces myself and seen many others at this course! Great for boosting the ego and just going out to hang out with friends for a quick game of disc.
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Sidearm Slinger
Experience: 25.8 years 18 played 4 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Meh.... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 13, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good for first time players and putting practice.

Cons:

Growing popularity with the younger crowd, they play in groups of 10. Trash gets left all around and there's several trash cans on course.
Just a barren field with baskets
Go elsewhere if you have the option.

Other Thoughts:

I basically live across the street so I play here more than I would like, but it's nice to work on new shots and putting practice.
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WellHungSmurf
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Skip this one 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 13, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Good for first time players
+ Baskets are in good shape
+ concrete tee pads

Cons:

- No vegatation
- an ugly, flat course
- Packed on weekends, no shots require much skill
- windy windy windy

Other Thoughts:

I would honestly never play this again, Ken Caryl is 3-4 miles away with more grass, and tree's to make some holes require accuracy..

This course doesn't offer anything that other courses around don't offer better. I would skip this and go to Conifer, or Ken Caryl. You will hae a better time
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skammah
Experience: 33.8 years 6 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A quick lunch break course. 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Quick play ~30 - 35 minutes
Easy for beginners with limited cover.
Some logs used to make holes slightly more challenging and a couple holes great fun. .
Easy to reach location.
Mostly dirt.

Cons:

Prairie dogs
Very little shade.
Popular with lots of folks playing. Especially on the weekend.
Graffiti
Trash

Other Thoughts:

You could use this course for driving or putting practice during the day, midweek.
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wolito
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.1 years 88 played 86 reviews
2.00 star(s)

You are being watched! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 8, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Easy to parking right next to the first hole. Navigation is no real issue here, you can see the next tee right next to the previous basket. Teepads are nice large cement pads in great shape. No teesigns, but it is very obvious where the basket is as you can see them all. Need and ace, then some here. Some pretty short holes that are just asking for and ace. Old tree limbs are carefully placed around some of the baskets to add to the challenge and give it a unique feel.

Cons:

Flat dry and void of vegitation. Some dry weeds and a few trees but thats about it, except for lots of dirt. Looks like it was built on an abandoned lot. I slightly enjoyed my two rounds here, but after that the excitement was gone. Nothing too special here.

Other Thoughts:

You are being watched by prairie dogs all the time. You are playing on their land. They will watch you putt and drive, but at least they are quiet. A beginner course for sure. If you are looking for a challenge then go elsewhere otherwise just bring your putter and work on your short game.
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drgnslyr221
Experience: 20.1 years 26 played 19 reviews
2.50 star(s)

watch the prairie dogs scatter! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Baskets and tees are in excellent shape and all at a uniform height.
good flow with easy navigation with the exception of between 5 and 6.
Great use of dead trees to add character to the course and protect some of the most vulnerable greens.
Has it's own part of the park with very little chance of hitting non-golfers except maybe if you loose it way left on 2.
Lot of ace runs here!
It's a mile from my house!!

Cons:

Not a lot of variety in shots.Not one hole I can't drive.
if you can throw it 250+ you can putt for birdieon every hole.
Tends to attract a lot of douchebags.Don't be surprised if playing alone the groups of 4+ wont even so much as think of letting you play through.You usually have to skip them.
As with the last paragraph you can't put it beyond people throwing on the same hole your playing.
Litter again the douches strike again.The course has more than enough trash cans and yet there are butts everywhere.A couple of times there were beer cans lying around within 10 feet of a trash can.
Parking lots a little to close for comfort to the first basket and with a lot of beginners playing here I would advise against parking close to the basket.
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