NEED NEW DESTINATIONS FOR ROADTRIP!!

[Miamisms]

K. So I've been to the mecca that is western MI and done Idlewild. Where should be next on the map. My group likes well manicured courses, challenging, with variety in openness and technical shots, not crazy far from the Midwest, but may consider.

SHOOT - with explanations please opcorn:

 

[tomdizzlefizzle]

Any direction you choose should work.

 

[InnocentCrook]

If you're looking for something fairly close to Bloomington, head to Louisville. Play Charlie Vettiner, Severin Lang, and Coyote Trace.

 

[Jukeshoe]

Iowa, my friend, Iowa.

 

[Pbmercil]

Have you been to Highbridge yet?

 

[jsc430]

How about the number one course in the world- Selah Ranch?

 

[sidewinder22]

Pittsburgh, play the Worlds courses before Worlds, they should be in stellar shape and are sweet courses! Pittsburgh is also not very far from Whipping Post/Woodshed, Orange Crush/Seth Burton, and the Black Course which are awesome destinations on their own.

 

[tallpaul]

^This. A great traveling secret is to hit great courses just before or after tournies.

 

[Stardoggy]

Uhhh Highbridge, brosef. And hit the treasure trove of great courses along the way.

 

[Miamisms]

Iowa, my friend, Iowa.

Go on...

Have you been to Highbridge yet?

Hmmmmm will research.

Pittsburgh, play the Worlds courses before Worlds, they should be in stellar shape and are sweet courses! Pittsburgh is also not very far from Whipping Post/Woodshed, Orange Crush/Seth Burton, and the Black Course which are awesome destinations on their own.

Will look into this too

 

[Miamisms]

Have you been to Highbridge yet?

WTF. JUST RESEARCHED. ARE THESE COURSES FOR REAL? Someone expand of their thoughts of these?

 

[Pbmercil]

WTF. JUST RESEARCHED. ARE THESE COURSES FOR REAL? Someone expand of their thoughts of these?

They call it Disc Golf Mecca for a reason...

Its pretty phenomenal. Its a gigantic property, so how well maintained the courses are is very hit or miss (cuz that's a crazy amount of mowing to do during the summer). There are several different accommodation options on site that are all reasonably priced. Its in the middle of nowhere. The courses are great. Don't know what else to tell you, its a stop every serious disc golfer needs to make happen at least once in their life.

 

[Miamisms]

They call it Disc Golf Mecca for a reason...

Its pretty phenomenal. Its a gigantic property, so how well maintained the courses are is very hit or miss (cuz that's a crazy amount of mowing to do during the summer). There are several different accommodation options on site that are all reasonably priced. Its in the middle of nowhere. The courses are great. Don't know what else to tell you, its a stop every serious disc golfer needs to make happen at least once in their life.

More satisfying then Goliath/beauty/beast in MI?

 

[diskey river]

Iowa, my friend, Iowa.

^
This

Quad Cities has many fun, challenging courses, West Lake, Camden II, Middle, Devil's Glen, Eastern, Prospect, Camden I.


Corridor area (Iowa City, Cedar Rapids): Wildcat Bluff (best in the state), Penninsula, Turkey Creek, Sugarbottom, Legion, Shaver


Des Moines: Walnut, Big Creek, Ewing, Pickard, Grandview

All these courses are worth a round!

 

[discNDav]

Considering your near Indianapolis, I'd recommend Pittsburgh, just over a 5 hour drive. It's the next closest DG mecca IMO. Playing just after the Worlds is your best bet, the courses will be in great condition and the out of town participants will be gone.

 

[tomdizzlefizzle]

More satisfying then Goliath/beauty/beast in MI?

I've played at both places and I'd choose highbridge every time. Its no 5 star resort but if you're looking for quality golf you'll find it there.

 

[tomdizzlefizzle]

I'll also throw a vote for Iowa. I would choose Iowa over Highbridge

 

[rickles]

WTF. JUST RESEARCHED. ARE THESE COURSES FOR REAL? Someone expand of their thoughts of these?

I went there when Worlds was held there and its only gotten better since! MUST PLAY!

 

[Stardoggy]

More satisfying then Goliath/beauty/beast in MI?

Yes. I've played both, and I dream of going back to Highbridge almost daily.

If you don't mind the drive, there's also a ton of great courses to hit along the way. Brown Deer/Dretzka/Silver Creek/Rollin' Ridge/Standing Rocks/Big Eau Plaine/Sandy Point, and that's just the highlights. Many other courses along the path.

 

[whitechocolate]

St. Louis has a bunch of above average courses throughout the area. Good eats and breweries through the city. And then you can always experience what playing in a cave is like at Crystal City Underground near Festus, MO (about half hour south of St. Louis). It not as challenging per say, but it is a once in a lifetime experience (and that's the drive in).

The Wisconsin and Iowa suggestions are solid too. Minneapolis area has a great variety of challenges but a little getting far from you on that one. The Duluth, MN/Superior, WI area in on my short list of next adventures.