Sorry for the double post -occaisionally, I actually have to work, and the 5 min edit monster gets in the way.
To elaborate:Western MI has some incredible courses: great scenery, great terrain, well maintained whenever I've played them, and ...oh yeah - wonderful disc play!
As for Hudson Mills: I gave the Orig a 4.0 and the Monster a 4.5, -here's why:
Experiencing 'The Mills' extends well beyond dual pads, decent tee signs, scorecards w/course maps, complimentary pencils, two 24 hole championship caliber courses on site (all of which contribute to highter ratings), or even the great disc golf itself (hole design, shot variety, challenge, etc.)
IMO, what truly sets The Mills apart are many additional elements that contribute to the total experience: both courses are always well groomed and in top shape. The park itself is quiet, peaceful, and with 48 holes that are fairly well segregated from other park activities, hardly ever backs up. The Activity Center is very conveniently located and offers a clean, comfortable, pleasant place to rest and enjoy a meal in between rounds, as well as clean bathrooms (better than what I've seen in some restaurants).
Yes, people on golf carts approach you to make sure you have a wrist band/annual pass, followed up with:
"Anybody need a cold beverage? "
"Hold on! Let me sweep that tee pad off for you."
"How about a shot of bug spray?"
Are you kidding me?
:clap::thmbup:
Not exaggerating in the least (may I fall asleep beneath the bovine in my avatar :gross: if I am).
Even admitting there's better
disc golf elsewhere, there's still no denying the disc golf itself here is 'very good to excellent,' which would put these courses at 3.5 - 4.0. Throw in
all the little extras that make a day at The Mills special, and surely it has to account for something - hence the 1/2 disc bump. It's the closest thing I've seen to Country Club Disc Golf.
