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Camp Cullom DGC

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wolfhaley
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Experience: 20.5 years 1165 played 745 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 15, 2024 Played the course:once

Pros:

Camp Cullom is home to a 24 hole seasonal course. It closes for the winter but is open from April through November except when there's other scheduled activities going on. Therefore it's best to call ahead or checking Facebook before attempting to just show up here.

The terrain is fantastic for disc golf. You'll be traversing up and down hills, throwing over ravines and there's even water in the form of a pond and stream in play on a few holes. This is not what you'd expect when driving up to here whatsoever. The course is mostly wooded. The first couple holes and the last three are a bit more open but there's still some rough off to either side if you don't hit the fairway. The middle section is a wooded wonderland of disc golf, easily worth the time for that section alone.

The baskets a Spiderweb 3's apparently. I don't recall ever seeing or playing on these before. There were pretty nice though. I didn't have any issues with these catching. They're painted yellow which makes them pretty easy to spot too. One pin position per hole from what I could tell.

The flow of the course is pretty easy to follow. I'd still advise having a map available, but you'll be able to navigate without one. There's a few next tee signs by some of the less obvious transitions which helped.

Dual gravel tees on every hole except one of them I believe. And technically there's one hole that is asphalt as it plays up the park road, hole 20 I think it was. There's also signs at EACH tee which is always a bonus. Basic hole map, hole #, par and distance. The green are the AM's and the blue are the pro signs.

The design is very well done here. They used about as many of the unique features as possible it seemed. There's numerous wooden staircases and bridges to help out with some of the tougher transitions between holes too. There's lots of birdie and even ace run opportunities, even for a noodle arm like myself. There's also tons of danger if you don't hit your line and numerous spots with pretty severe rollaway potential if you miss your putt. Hell, me and the wife each had this happen just trying to lay it up hole 8. Just a great mix of different shot shapes out here.

Cons:

The tee pads aren't the greatest. The gravel isn't real uniform on most of them and there's quite a few that aren't even set up level which makes for some odd runups.

We played this one in mid April when there was essentially no underbrush to speak of. Taking one look around I can only imagine what this place looks like come July. I'd imagine the potential for lost discs is extremely high. Not to mention poison ivy and other stinging plants.

I forget which hole, 18 I believe, was pretty dumb. The am tee is placed about ten feet in front of the steps going down the hill. The problem is that the railings obstruct your angle.

The tee signs are starting show their age with the stickers indicating the tees and baskets falling off on some of them. They're also starting to get pretty faded.

There's two holes that have you throwing over the park road. Hole 6 is the worst of the two. I doubt it's ever really too busy but there's still some potential danger there.

Other Thoughts:

This course is awesome, at least it was in the spring. Absolutely worth a visit in my opinion. The course is a workout, especially for this area, so be sure to bring plenty of liquids and leave the cart at home. If the tees were better I'd probably bump this up to a 4. I strongly considered it. The course is starting to show it's age a bit but it still plays great. It deserves the accolades it gets. Definitely recommend this one.
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Jukeshoe
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Experience: 15.2 years 316 played 268 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Ode to a Nipple-High Nettleverse 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Camp Cullom is a seasonal 24-hole DGC located in a private day camp's beautiful property. Distances range from short aceruns and deuce-or-die style holes from the am tees, to a longer, more grueling style of golf from the pros. Heavily wooded with lots of elevation and water, Camp Cullom is a borderline destination course.
- Elevation in spades, used liberally: a downhill bomb (hole #6); tricky uphill, follow-the-road, heavily-wooded ravines-to-both-sides kinda holes (#'s 2 & 20); across-the-ravine aceruns (#'s 5 & 19); across-the-river-through-the-woods, then uphill to a pin with a massive dropoff behind, and a gorge to the right to boot (#10); steep-drop-offs to a riverbend below bounding the left of the fairway (#11); a tightly-wooded short up-and-over with a steep drop-off behind the green (#14); and more. There are plenty of flat holes, too, so the course has an exceptional balance between holes with elevation and holes without.
- Water in play on hole #'s 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 18, & 24. Only #10 requires a water carry, though, and that's a small creek not far off the tee. The rest of the water is lurking off the fairways in the form of creeks, streams, and swampy ponds. Usually only a terrible or very unlucky shot will find water, but it can happen.
- Straightforward routing and navigation. Wooden arrows under each basket show the way to the next tee. Other signage (albeit very faded) points the way to pro/am tees where needed. The transition from hole 22 to hole 23 is a bit tricky, as it is easy to skip ahead to 24. Keep your eyes open. A course map is located near the bathrooms, although it probably won't be necessary.
- Standout holes are the downhill bomb (#6), hole #10 (described above), hole #11 because of the massive riverbend drop-off, hole #14 with its insanely fast green, and the bigger of the two across-the-ravine aceruns (#19).
- Gorgeous nature scenery: woods, ravines, creeks, streams, marshy ponds, a few scrubby prairie-ish areas (hole #24 in particular), and some good hills to hike. Be sure to look for the riverbend drop-off on the left side of #11's fairway: it's stunningly secluded and beautiful.
- Amenities include practice basket, bathrooms, course map, trashcans at the parking lot (but not on the course...please pack in/pack out), latrines, playground area (for the kiddos), and gravel tee pads with both pro and am tees on most if not all holes.

Cons:

- Deteriorated and/or neglected gravel tees. Hole #2's pro tee was slightly overgrown. Hole #'s 8 pro tee is crushed by a tree limb at the moment. Hole #20's pro tee washed completely away a decade ago. The gravel tees can be rutted and mushy in places.
- Seasonal.
- Rough is rough in places. And by that I mean, if you get off the fairway, you'll be wading through a nipple-high nettleverse of pain. If you don't know what stinging nettles are, or look like, you'll be familiar with them after Camp Cullom. They're definitely not on every hole, but they're lurking, waiting for their opportunity to hot-sauce your leg.
- Shared roadway/fairways.
- Intersects with walking trails. Peds have right of way. Usually not an issue, though.
- Does play through some less-scenic camp building areas, mostly at the beginning.

Other Thoughts:

- No alcohol.
- May want to call the camp in advance if traveling to ensure the course is open.
- Sign in at entry kiosk prior to play.
- Camp Cullom is really exceptional disc golf. Challenging yet fair, with a really impressive balance of hole types and distances. Add the top-notch scenery (at least for this area of the country) and Camp Cullom easily makes my relatively exclusive "Favorites" list. If a bit of scruffy rough and some less-than-perfect tees aren't your thing, then maybe skip the Camp. But if you're looking for epic, challenging golf from the pro tees in a secluded natural environment, this is the place.
- If this course wasn't seasonal, somehow removed the nettles, and did some minor tee maintenance, it would easily be a 5.0 course. But seasonal closures are never fun, and the tees here do need some serious attention/upkeep. I don't mind the nettles too much, but they may render the course unpalatable for novices and or families.
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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31.6 years 764 played 387 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Course Needs Some Love 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 26, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Camp Cullom is a youth camp set about 10 minutes from I-65 . Bathrooms are next to hole #1 , along with a hose to fill you water bottle . There is a small parking lot here . I don't know if you are allowed to park in the grass or not . Call or email them for hours they are open . This is a 24 hole disc golf course .
The Equipment - There is a practice basket to the side of the first tee . There is also a kiosk with map near the parking lot . There are 2 tees for almost every hole . Both tee pads are wood based and filled with gravel . The signage is pretty good here and present at both holes . The baskets are yellow Spiderweb3s and have deep buckets . Little wooden Next Tee signs are hanging from the bottom of the baskets and help with navigation .
The Landscape . #1's hole is in the open , then the holes become progressively more woods oriented Plenty of trees dot this course . Most holes have lines to the basket, some of those trees create a canopy or have random branches sticking out to alter your disc . . The rough isn't as punishing here , until you get to the final few holes . Throwing your drive off course on holes 22-24 will cost you a disc . The elevation here goes from level , to some good gully shots , to some extreme downhill or uphill drives . Overgrowth was starting to creep into the fairways on the back end of the course ( more in cons )
The Highlights Some fun holes here . #5 is a fun tight gully shot through some smaller trees . #9 is a flat drive that's fairway thins into a tunnel . #10 is a doorway uphill midrange shot to the basket sitting on the edge . #18 is a short downhill drive with a small creek on the left and the ridge on the right . #19 is a putter drive over a large gully . This will be especially hard because the lanes have grown over .
Signature Hole - #6 ( 430' , 548' ) . It's a brutally steep downhill drive to a flat level green . There is overgrowth on both sides of the fairway and a giant Christmas tree on steroids at the bottom left . The basket sits on a level open green .
Amenities - Aside from the putting basket and the kiosk , water fill up with a garden hose behind the #1 am tee . , and some bridges and nice steps scattered on the course . Also there are some metal benches and trash barrels on parts of the course .
Time - It took me about an hour and 45 minutes to play all 24 holes . A foursome will take at least 3 hours .
The course can be fun at times and does pack some variety . You better enjoy technical course , or you will have a bad day at Cullom .
Make sure you sign in and out at the middle of the driveway . They asked , I am only relaying the message .

Cons:

#1 Navigation . Print the map . Even with it , I was turned around a couple of times . Look for help from some old wooden fading signs that are in spots . Also , the wooden Next Tee signs on the most baskets help . You double back in a couple of spots , even at the end . There is a walk from 5-6 which is behind one of the houses , the pro tee being hard to find .
#2 Tee pads . The problem with gravel tee pads are that there is some upkeep to them . These pads are either worn out or have lost most of it's gravel . That means that if it rains hard in the woods , these tee pads can fill up with water .
#3 Speaking of rain , this course will be a mess to play in/ after a good rain , and a fall waiting to happen trying to descend the hill on 6.
#4 The Rough -. Keep your disc low and have a spotter on the holes with noticeable rough . #''s 22-24 are the worst . If you fling a drive high and into the overgrowth here , you might never see your disc again .
Spray on some Deet before playing . The bugs were worse here than anywhere that I played this weekend .
I won't list safety as a con , because if you survive the first 4 holes without hitting a moving car or wandering child , you will slowly move away from population . I don't think this course receives a lot of traffic any more .
Disc Risk - Medium . You won't lose any discs to water , but you will have some chances with a few blind shot ricochets off of the many trees , and the rough ( see above )
Course cleanup . The fairways in the back of this course are overgrown with weeds , there are twigs and small branches laying near the tee pads and extending to the greens . There is a huge tree/branch down and blocking the stairs going up to #19's green .

Other Thoughts:

This course had a surprising amount of elevation to it some completely flat holes with some up and downhill shots make for a fun technical 24 holes . The people running Camp Cullom were very nice and had no trouble with me playing their course ( Thanks ) . The scouts designed this course . I am stunned . There are some course designers that could never accomplish what they did . You should deserve 5 badges for the work done on this ! The times that they are open vary . Best to call ahead , or email to make sure . It was 9 am to 8 pm when I was here .
My Recommendation : Fun for the campers here to be introduced to the game , or get some exercise . The short tees make for a good course for newbies 1 discers or locals . Intermediates would be able to work on their game , but I doubt that Ams or pros would get a lot out of it besides technical midrange practice . A little long for the traveler unless he is staying nearby , like Lafayette or Frankfort . Even though this course takes time , it is a good pickup for being only 10 minutes from I-65 if you are a Course Collector . I'm going to give you all a Cautious " PLAY IT " !

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billtm
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.3 years 37 played 26 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Super fun, though needs upgrades 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 11, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Uses the woods in order to force a wide variety of shots
-The baskets catch well
-Hole 1 does a good job of being a warm up hole
-There are multiple teepads
-There are plenty of signs around the course to aid with navigation.
-Makes really good use of the elevation changes created by the creeks flowing through the property
-No matter how good or bad my round was, I feel like I had fun
-There is a practice basket
-There is a vending machine at the beginning/end of the course

Cons:

-Not all of the teepads are flat (especially hole 14)
-The basket on hole 4 is bent out of shape
-The pars for the AM tees are set too high on many of the holes, they really should all be par 3s.
-The tee shot on hole 15 from the AM tee is way too hard
-Thornbushes (holes 22 and 23)

Other Thoughts:

This truly is a fantastic course, and with a few simple fixes here and there on a few specific holes this course could get a 4.5 rating. I try and play on this course once a month because it offers a very fulfilling disc golf experience. Even though shot placement is emphasized a lot more over distance, this course still offers a few holes (1,22-24) at the beginning and end to air out some distance drivers. While this course may not be perfect, it is definitely worth trying out if you're in the area. I should mention that one time I wasn't able to play holes 2-6 because somebody was hosting a wedding there that day, but I didn't list that as a con because I don't think that occurs too often.
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B3NDER
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Experience: 19.4 years 120 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A great mix for all 24 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 21, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

For reference, my group played from the short tees, and still had a great round overall.

Amenities: There were plenty of benches throughout the course to take a break and rest. I remember a few trash cans here and there. Next to the parking lot was a large bathroom facility.

Course is located throughout a campsite, and was designed by Eagle scouts. (No alcohol permitted)

• Multiple sets of teepads spanning over 24 holes, allowing for different lines as well as varying skill levels be able to enjoy the course. With so many different combinations to be had, shot variety felt very unique throughout the round. It didn't feel like any one hole was a clone of another. With all the different variety, it's fair to say you may need to utilize all of your different types of shots.

- Course starts out open, and quickly evolves into a tight wooded disc golf experience. A nice mix of elevation can be found throughout the course as well, with a few water hazards in play.

- Instead of traditional 'concrete tees' Camp Cullom utilized gravel, surrounded with wood framing.

- Baskets are Allen Pier Spiderweb 3, which caught discs well, with another plus being bright yellow cages to help with visibility. A practice basket is also located up front, near the start of the course.

• Signage here was abundant, with each AM and PRO tee having their own signs, with distances, hole layout and number. Navigation was a breeze for the most part, and we never had any issue making it to the next pad.

Cons:

• The rough here can be BRUTAL, so plan accordingly on what you'll wear. Long pants would be recommended, as well as something such as hand sanitizer for poison Ivy exposure.

-Besides the hazards to yourself, going in the rough can really tear up your score, so accuracy will be key here.

-While it is great to have tees of some sort, I would still argue that the gravel tees are a con. Some were rougher than others, and I would hope to see cement teepads poured in at some point. (The course description has listed that concrete tees were coming in 2012, but alas they have not)

- Because the course was designed on a campground, the scenario of running into other people who aren't discing is very possible, so you must be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Other Thoughts:

For having been designed by Scouts, I can't say that I would do better myself at all. I definitely appreciate all the work that has gone into this place, and I would definitely return when I make it back to the area. This place offers a great experience to beginner and advanced players alike, and I highly recommend that anyone who has a chance to play Camp Cullom, give it a shot.
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Bd 37
Experience: 13.5 years 66 played 10 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Mixed Feelings 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 31, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Some very challenging shots, fun lines. Almost every hole has a pro and am pads (huge plus). Parking adequate. Good mix of left vs right vs straight holes.

Cons:

Some very stupid holes (technical without a prayer). I don't think putting a basket behind a wall of trees and playing "Plinko" is a measurement of skill, but rather a measure of your tolerance for aggravation. If you want to put holes in the woods, you need to be prepared to create some avenues by which a disc can reasonably travel.

Other Thoughts:

Don't even think about playing here if its been raining. Mosquitos are absolutely brutal back in the woods. Also, many of the tee pads are very difficult (slippery) and or muddy. So During times when there are no mosquitos and rain, I'm sure the course can live up to the rating, however, when times are bad (wet & warm) the course is pure misery. Might be more fun in the winter without all the foliage and bugs. I drove way out of my way to play here and hated every minute. Play with a grain of salt.
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Stardoggy
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Experience: 13.3 years 1038 played 214 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Rough, but super fun 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 21, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

24 hole course set in the woods of a campground, kind of out in the middle of nowhere.

2 sets of teepads, which offer mostly varying lines, and a decent amount of extra distance. They are gravel, and kind of erratic, but were in decent shape the day we were there, which was the day after a rainstorm.

Spiderweb baskets, which caught quite well. I had never seen these before (that I could recall), but I liked them quite a bit. The yellow really stood out in the woods. One position per hole.

Tee signs were adequate, with distance, a basic layout, and hole number. Navigation was relatively simple, and without a guide, we didn't really get crossed up at all.

Now to the meat of it. Camp Cullom has a TON of shots. Lots of elevation, shots turning in every direction, tunnels, big hyzers, soft turnovers. The fairways range from wide open, to open, to tight. There was barely a throwaway hole on the entire course. Even hole 1, while open, provided a nice start/warmup to the course. If you're going to have an easy, open hole, it should be at the beginning. This is one of those courses that you could play 50 times and keep finding new lanes to the basket, which is exactly what I like. Lots of replay factor.

Plenty of parking and brick and mortar bathrooms at the beginning of the course, which is really nice. There was also people tent camping near hole 1, doing some bird watching.

Cons:

The rough here is rough. Wear long trousers, or you'll come out worse for the wear. Lots of itchy scratchy stuff to plow through if you're off the fairway.

Speaking of rough, the entire place is sort of rough. Being an Eagle Scout project on a campground, it's to be expected. Concrete tee pads and some clearing would go a heck of a long way here.

Other Thoughts:

This really is a fantastic course that has a high replay value. If you're playing well that day, you could score well...but if you're not, it could completely eat your lunch, especially from the long tees.

In the sake of time, we played the shorts, but even then, there was plenty of challenge as an Int player. I would love to play the longs here, and see what kind of beat down that would be.

Overall, a really good course that could be fantastic with some upgrades, and shouldn't be missed if you're in the area. Just remember your long pants and bug spray!
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skishootfly
Experience: 15.5 years 6 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Current Conditions 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 24, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great Course, one of the best in the state for many reasons, all of which other reviewers have stated. This is my home course to play and I usually play 2-3 times a week.

Cons:

Its a boy scout camp, and observatory also. Last time I played it great! Bugs are gone, mostly. Everything is dry, you can even get a skip on a disk, in the woods 5/6/18.

Other Thoughts:

If you play from the PRO tees from now on its best to have someone with you to help find your disc on several holes. They have taken care of almost all of the stinging nettles, on # 8. Hole #7 has no basket and hole #1 still has numerous logs but is still playable.
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optimalben
Experience: 26.4 years 67 played 15 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Classic Course 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

This is a great setting for a frolf course. The drive in from Lafayette is pleasant, but the terrain you cover on the course (and the areas surrounding) is the best I saw all day. Most of the course is through wooded but accessible terrain, with plenty of pleasing and comfortable elevation changes. I played it on a perfect 60 degree Sunday morning with the sun filtering through the leaves (which were still mostly on the trees in mid-October). It was one of the most enjoyable rounds I've played, even though I didn't play extremely well and was learning the course.

I have a friend who says he likes frolf because it's like going for a walk with an activity to do. That's never been more true than at this course, where you basically go for a nice walk in the woods and you stop periodically to throw a piece of plastic.

The equipment, trail maintenance, signage, and other physical amenities are all in very good shape, too. I really liked the scenery and the technical design of many of these holes the best.

Cons:

Really very few. Once you're in the woods, some of the holes start to seem repetitive, e.g., 8-19, but I'm just being picky. Getting there is a bit of a detour, so I can't get out there THAT often, but a beautiful place like this has to be out in the country, so again just being picky. This is a really fantastic course.

Other Thoughts:

The scenery includes a bunch of encounters with little streams and "babbling books", and for their frequency they don't come into play too much. So they're picturesque without being hazardous. Nice.
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pandabaer6496
Experience: 17.3 years 877 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 8, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

this course is just flat out fun! 24 holes with am tees for intermediate players and pro tees for those really looking for a challenge. the holes overall are very well designed, and the atmosphere is simply beautiful, especially if youre playing in the fall. it really is a beautiful place for a course. hole 6 is the one that really stands out the most to me

Cons:

although this course is awesome overall, i do have a couple gripes...
first, hole 20 uses the road as a tee, and proceeds to play right up that road.
second, the limestone tees! they arent as bad as some ive seen, but the tees are really what keeps this from being a really top notch course
third, there is lots of poison ivy here, and the course is not always maintained as well as it could be.

Other Thoughts:

overall, this is by far the best course ive played in the West Indiana area, as well as one of the best in the state. get some gravel tees and this course would be a 4.5/5 easily.

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JohtoVillage
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.6 years 160 played 74 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good but needs improvement 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 17, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

I really enjoy playing courses off the beaten path and this course certainly had that going for it. Two sets of tees is also a huge plus as is having 24 holes. The course was mostly wooded but had a few open holes that allowed you to air the disc out. The baskets were truly phenomenal and really caught the disc well. The scenery was also beautiful as the course was situated in a very nice area when it comes to nature. Some of my favorite holes include holes 10 and 12. Hole 12 in particular had an awesome green that really punished shots that went long. Hole 19 was a stunning hole over a ravine to a very narrow green. Going long on this hole is jail. Hole 22 was a nice break from the woods and offered the chance to air out the disc. All in all this was a good course (that's what a 3 rating constitutes) that was mostly enjoyable to play.

Cons:

Every course needs improvement and this course was no different. Unfortunately the tee pads were borderline unplayable on the day that I played. I will say that I was there on a wet day but even taking that aside the tee pads were simply not good. Not only are they worn but they are uneven and sometimes you are throwing uphill on the teepad. Concrete would be a huge addition to this course. Navigation wasn't bad but the navigation between hole 6 and 7 is just bad. To walk back through the fairway of hole 6 to get to hole 7 is confusing and was a mistake. The other main con with this course are the long tees. Long tees are supposed to be tough but some of the long tees had lines that were simply unfair. In particular, holes 8, 9, 10, 11 had long tees that you just wanted to scratch your head. Challenging is a good thing but luck is not. These holes simply did not have enough of a defined fairway to be a fair hole. Also, the grass was VERY high the day I played the course and the rough was brutal. Getting off of the fairway was not pleasant. Also, the two holes that essentially used the road as the fairway did not work for me. The tee signs could have been placed better as they always are facing to where you'd have to walk behind the tee to see the distances on the holes and the layout. This is not a big deal but just a minor issue. Also, hole 24 did not fit with the rest of the course. It wasn't a super long hole but there was no fairway. The option was to throw high over a line of trees to the basket. It just seemed out of place. Finally, in general it seemed that the long tees were designed as an after thought. There were many holes that simply required you to back track 150 feet just to throw the long tee.

Other Thoughts:

This course has great potential to be even better. I rate courses based on defined characteristics. So while this course may be private and should get slack because its an Eagle Scout course, I want to make sure everyone knows what they are getting themselves into. The course has some design issues that a few tweaks could definitely fix. I would also add that the Short Tees seemed much more fun and fair. It was still a fun course that had some enjoyable holes but it is a challenging course. Its not beginner friendly but I want to give a huge thanks to the Scouts for building this course. It is appreciated!
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MacDaddy
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 41.3 years 151 played 22 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course. But... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 19, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has about as good of topography as you can get in central-northern Indiana for disc golf. It has open areas, light woods, heavy woods, tons of hills, up and down all over. The holes are well designed with lots of variety and for the most part, the flow works well. It is a very tough course! Miss a shot and bogeys are easy to find (or worse).

Decent signs with a graphic depiction of the hole, par, distances, sponsor, etc. Am and Pro tees. Six extra holes!

With the extra holes, It is a test of skill and endurance. Best for Intermediate or Advanced players. Water available at the start of the course.

Cons:

The tees are not the best design or in the best condition. They are wooden "frames" laid on the ground (so the wood is not flush with the ground, but above it by 3"-5"). Then the tee was filled with gravel. The gravel has shifted around, washed out in areas and does not provide the best footing. The boards around the tee constitute a trip hazard when throwing (especially for newer, less skilled players).

Also, I'm not in love with the road hole. It just doesn't seem to fit well with the rest of the course.

No alt pin locations. For the length of the course, it sure could use some benches and trash cans.

Other Thoughts:

Despite being at a Scout Camp, it is not really a Scout or new player friendly course. Yes, it does have "Am" tees, but trust me, as a Scout Leader who has worked with several large groups of inexperienced players (adults and kids, at this course) it is not really a beginner friendly course. Perhaps instead of one long super course, maybe a kick ass 18-hole layout and a short beginner friendly 9-hole loop might have worked better.
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ajbova
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18.6 years 112 played 95 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Hell of a course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 11, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was an extremely impressive course.

24 challenging holes (from either pro or amateur tees).

Variety: It has everything: elevation, flat holes, wooded holes, open holes, water hazards. It starts off with a few open holes then it changes to wooded for a majority of the course. Finishes with a fee open holes.

The baskets are Spiderweb 3 brackets made by Allen Pier and they are some of the best baskets around. There are 25 of them (1 practice basket).

2 gravel throw pads per hole (with exception of hole 19). There are amateur and pro tees.

Signs were amazing. Both amateur and pro tees have their own sign which has a map, distance, par, and location of the other tee. There are several signs in the woods pointing you towards the tee. Without the, you would get lost.

Lots of shade! Plenty of benches. Bridges and stairs where needed. Course has had plenty of work done to perfect it and it really has shown.

Cons:

Gravel Tees. Some of them were uneven, some were slanting downward, some upward, and some had loose gravel.

Lots of poison ivy. Bring sanitizer.

No trash cans.

Frustrating course (but that's a good thing).

Other Thoughts:

This course is definitely a must play. There are no courses in the central Indiana area that compare to this course. Imagine the hilly wooded holes of Boondocks Farms and Avon exept much more challenging. Also, imagine the challenge of Hazel Landing Park and add elevation.

I don't have a problem with gravel pads or dirt pads but concrete pads would put this course over the top. I know it's hard to remove poison ivy on a 24 hole course but it would help.

I played this course from the amateur tees and it was still difficult. Holes 6, downhill shot then hooked left at the very bottom, and hole 10, an uphill "island" type hole where if you undershoot it rolls down and if you overshoot it rolls down the other side, were my favorite.

I will definitely be back and would recommend this course to anybody looking for a challenge.
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try122583
Experience: 25.7 years 126 played 11 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great course in the middle of nowhere! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 8, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

PROS
- A course that will definitely challenge your ability to throw accurately! Great course that will challenge experienced players.
- Good elevation adds to the beauty of some holes.
- Very easy to follow. They did an excellent job of putting up signs to direct you along your way. With all the woods it could be easy to get lost otherwise.
- Tee signs were nice too, clearly marking where both the pro and am tees were located, and they had tee signs at each pro and am tee box.
- First time playing a course with the arachnid baskets, and I really like them. Nice deep basket which means shots go in and stay in. Three layer chains as well.
-Despite most of the course being through the woods, there are routes to throw through. Very rewarding when you hit your mark and get all the way down without hitting anything.

Cons:

- Limestone tees, which means once a hole is dug into it, it stays there, making your approach difficult at times.
- Another issue with the tees, some of them were not on level ground, adding to the footing issues, and forcing you to adjust your drive a bit.
- Could be pretty muddy, so wear shoes you don't care about. It's the woods, so what do you expect?
- It is listed as a private course. Even though we had no problem playing it, there might be times where it might not be available, so you might want to look into that before heading out.

Other Thoughts:

Fix the boxes, and this course becomes that much better! Even though it's in the middle of nowhere and kinda out of the way for a guy from Champaign, IL, I would definitely go back. It is well worth the trip! Beautiful land and beautiful course!
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Keith H
Experience: 32 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Top 5 Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 29, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Excellent piece of property. Course is WELL designed using the terrain. Hilly, wooded with some open areas. Lots of woods make this course a real challenge. Nice, easy to follow signs. Several wide open holes great for big throws. 24 holes, with hice baskets.

Cons:

Needs concrete pads, the gravel pads are a challenge. I understand the pro tees are supposed to be poured this next spring.

Other Thoughts:

With concrete pads this could be one of the best courses I have played in central Indiana.
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kingjames1014
Experience: 14.3 years 85 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 22, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Very good signage located at both tees.
-Baskets are some of the best i've seen, very visible through the woods and catch very well.
-Course flows well with directional signs under the baskets pointing towards the next tee and signs throughout the course to keep you on track.
-Great use of topography,a feature uncommon in central Indiana.
-Very clean despite very few trash cans. Carry out what you carry in.

Cons:

-Tee pads are worn out.they get very muddy after a good rainfall. Concrete pads are supposed to be installed this year sometime according to the course notes.
-Course could use a couple more benches in spots.

Other Thoughts:

This course is by far one of the best courses in Indiana that i've played so far.If and when the concrete pads get installed, this course would be a 4.5 IMO.
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Fuath
Experience: 12.4 years 49 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great Break. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 20, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

1. Only people on the course.
2. Good mix of tight and open holes.
3. Easy to navigate all 24 holes.
4. Nice mix of elevation on the holes.
5. Practice basket.

Cons:

1. Some of the holes got repetitive.
2. Not that close to any amenities.
3. No trash cans.

Other Thoughts:

One of the most fun times I have had in a long time.The caretaker of the course was friendly ans welcoming. It was well taken care of and clean. We had the course to our selves. I really enjoyed the change in elevation. The holes start out open for the most part, and generally tighten as you play. On the down side I Found myself going to the same two disc hole after hole. A change in some of the distances would be nice but not needed. Also, I played with some beginners and found myself distracted often. However, that is not the courses fault. I would highly recommend this to any passing through the area. Go Disc Golf!
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ElementZ
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.5 years 221 played 209 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 17, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

What a fun round! I don't even know where to begin.

Before my trip here, I'd heard a lot about Camp Cullom. I heard/read that it was a epic 24 hole course designed and build by an eagle scout and it was considered to be one of Indiana's best courses. I've been to Lemon Lake and those were sweet courses, so I decided to make the 3 hour trip to Camp Cullom and check it out and I must say it was absolutely worth it.

When we arrived to this very secluded campsite, we were the only people there and seeing this tremendous property being used almost exclusively for disc golf brought a smile to my face.

I definitely wasn't expecting most of this course to be in the woods, but it really was a nice change of pace from what I'm used to. Most of the tee shots from both the pro and am tee require pin point placement on drives and really required control to score well. The holes are challenging, and yet fun, fair, and offer great risk/reward.

My favorite shot, as many others have mentioned, was #6, the 500ish foot downhill dog leg left. Overshooting means you're in a creek, undershooting means your friends can make fun of you. There's really only one option and that's going for it. It's great. :)

Cons:

As everyone before me has mentioned, the gravel tees are miserable, but I also read on the Course Information page that they're supposed to get replaced within the next few months with cement, which is super.

All in all, you'd never think that an eagle scout did this high quality work, and for that, I commend him, wherever he is. :)

Other Thoughts:

I had such a blast playing the Am tees here. They were definitely still challenging and provided plenty of fair deuce opportunities...I just didn't utilize them as well as I could of...

Oh well, looking back it was an awesome round. I highly recommend playing here!!!!
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jcjohns
Experience: 23.4 years 81 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 18, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well marked (tee signs and basket arrows to next hole)
Dual tees (fine gravel, but well maintained)
Course changes difficulty with seasons
Shot variety needs (bring everything you have and more)
Fairways (tightly wooded, but fairways stand out)

Cons:

A couple fairways along gravel drive (not heavily traveled)
2-4 holes have tee pads at a downhill angle
1-2 tee pads at uphill angle
Stair system on 19 almost creates crossing fairways with 18

Other Thoughts:

All in all, I think this is a great course. The short tee's are fun yet challenging. The long tee's are exactly what they say, Pro tee's. Be ready to open up your eyes and think outside the box to determine what shot and which lane to take to the basket. If "scrambling" is not a part of your game, you might have trouble here, but this course will teach you to scramble by the end of a round.
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bjreagh
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.2 years 353 played 321 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

CC has 24 holes that are mostly wooded technical holes, but it does start and end with more open holes bordered by deep rough. Hole design and flow are nicely done with little repetition and several memorable holes. There is a good variety of hole style with ups, downs, and level elevation along with straight, right, and left shaped fairways. There is a creek that is not a major obstacle, but it can come into play on several holes with an errant shot, and there is a pond in play on another.

There are 2 sets of tees offering 2 distinct levels of difficulty. Excellent signs and baskets. Navigation was easy without a map. Good gravel parking area and very nice restrooms. Course begins and ends at the lot.

Cons:

Gravel tees are never as good as concrete tees (however, these aren't horrible). Hole #20 uses the road for a tee, but it is on a severe up-slope, and was the worst tee of them all. Also, this hole pretty much plays up the road, which is not a good idea because of safety.

This course needs maintenance- 24 holes is a lot to take care of. Many places in the woods needed fairway grass/weeds trimmed and branches picked up.

I was not a big fan of the condition of #18 and #19. First, hole 18 Am Tee has the railings for the walking stairs right in front of the tee. The bottom of these holes had a small creek- but the rest of it was densely filled with stinging nettles with no nettle-free landing area except for the creek. These holes need cleared out in a bad way so you can find your discs and you can protect your arms and legs. I am glad the stairs were built on these two holes with steep elevation and these are probably many people's favorites here, but I would skip them the next time if the "nettle farm" was still there. Also, hole #19 is dangerously steep if your disc manages to land on the steep dirt slope.

Course does not come back to the parking lot until #24 so bring plenty to drink and a snack. It is possible that holes #3 and #4 could be closed if campers are there. Hole #1 is pretty weak as it is just straight and open, but at least it is the first hole as the rest get better, and it makes for a good warm-up.

Other Thoughts:

Overall this is a solid course- fun from the Am Tees and challenging from the Pro Tees. It is probably not the "Very Best in Indiana" as was originally billed by some (Lemon Lake and the Southern part outside Louisville may be better), but it is still better than average, and is quite possibly the best in a large radius as you would not expect to find hilly woods in the farm land of central Indiana.

Compliments to the Scouts for designing and building a very good course!
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