Pros:
This course is generally considered the oldest course in Wisconsin ( UW campus-Plattville ? ) and should be treated as a treasure , whether it is or not . The course has been around since 1980 , but the course is taken very seriously , especially by the locals . You can pull up and park on the street ( I didn't see any parking lot in the park ) right next to hole 1 , which is where you want to be , anyway . There is a pro shop right next to a putting basket and hole #1 which they say is loaded with discs for sale ( I was there too early in the morning and it wasn't open ) . I had a course map that I printed off , but if you follow the locals , who are there at all hours of the morning and evening and ask them , they will put you on the right track . I threw my putter at a straightaway 1st hole 196' , which might have been a mistake , realizing the there is a quick and large dropoff starting at about 202' . Time to start descending . After putting out , you turn left og the basket to the next approach and immediately see several baskets within you vision . I threw at the wrong one and had to return to the tee after a local pointed it out . 2 plays tight against the woods and brush on your right . After getting my bearings straight I went to #3 . Several holes on this course utilize a pretty deep ravine that sits in the middle of the course . The mostly short holes from 1-12 make you appreciate what disc golf was like in the age of hard plastic and few discrepancies between a driver , a midrange and a putter . The holes may be very short but many of the basket placements are in tricky spots and may have you reaching in your bag for something straight , tight or hyzer right ( terrible rhyme ) . Sorry . Anyway , Some drastic elevation throws , like #12 , which is a short hyzer that drops off the table to a green that has road and some sort of construction behind it . A lot of touch shots go into these first 12 holes which make it a lot of fun . Once you get to the bottom of the course , you will only stay down there long enough to throw a 320' to a basket that sits hidden and protected on the left and has Lake Michigan on your right . Don't worry , your disc will not bathe in it unless you hit a high wind AND you mishandle the BeJesus out of your drive . You throw out of this big lower land on your next shot , #14 which is straight up and out on your right 170' , which you must put about 270' of torque to get it to the basket . 15 - 18 should put you on mostly level ground except teeing off on a hill on 17 and throwing across the ravine on #18 , probably the longest hole on the course . These last 4 holes would be the only time you might pull out your driver , depending on how much arm you have . My signature hole was #17 , a blind shot over the medium sized trees that breaks left , that could cause you some stress because the basket has the ravine almost right behind it . The course boasts multiple pin positions , 1 cement tee pad per hole and the chain baskets are in solid shape . The tee signs are descriptive and in great shape ( I liked the signage a lot ) . The course is well taken care of , and whether you are a strong tournament player , or a Sunday morning thrower or newbie . you should be assured of a fun round . If you live in Wisconsin , APPRECIATE IT . If you are passing through , PLAY IT .
Cons:
Only a couple of cons to talk about . I am not going to pick at a lack of benches or trash cans for this course, or that it plays short , because of it being a 1980 course and it is pretty landlocked in this small park .#1 The underbrush on this course , especially in or near the ravine could have you spending tim that you might not have looking for your errant throw . #2 The course can crowd up quickly , and the course plays so tight that a poor drive may clip some poor player in the leg or back . #3 Use the locals sense of direction or hope that your map skills are up to the task when throwing at the first several baskets , or you may have to retee when you find out you were throwing at #4s basket from #2s tee .
Other Thoughts:
While out , I saw the real people enjoying the disc golf game . Pretty good playing Sheboyganites , 3rd shift workers drinking beer between holes with their coworkers , guys with their girlfriends , players with puppies ( Don't pee on my bag , bowser , or you will get an Innova enema ) . Just kidding . Make a day of it and couple it with Jaycee , but play this one for sure . A real piece of the past to enjoy