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Hole # 16

2005-09-04T07:51:00.000-07:00

The big oak right in front of you is evil and has ruined many rounds. Therefore it's a straight shot under the evil oak to the side of the hill. With a severe slope to the right, right is bad. If the basket is in position A, a big heizer up and around the oak is an option. Position B is behind the far tree on the right. Position C was recently found and is just a little long and right of A.

	Length	Elevation
To C	292 ft.	-1
To B	267 ft.	-13
To A	266 ft.	-3

Satelite Image

From Tee

Zoom up of Basket in A from Tee

From Tee

From Basket in Position A

Nice view back up the hill with #16 in Position B and 15 in D, in the background.

Hole # 15

2005-09-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

As with #14, this hole has very different pin locations which make the hole easy or very difficult. Position A is the shortest, most birdiable, and is a simple straight away shot - think ace! Position B is behind the last tree on the right and with a perfect throw is very birdiable. Position C and D (the tournament position) are brutal as the baskets sit on the ridge where the wind is at it's worst. So two good throws can leave you with a normally easy 15 footer, but with a 15mph wind, it seems like a 20 foot put.

	Length	Elevation
To D	344 ft.	+62
To C	293 ft.	+55
To B	243 ft.	+50
To A	235 ft.	+22

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From Tee

From Basket in Position A

A more recent photo (with baskets) from behind the loonnng 'D' position.

Looking from above 'D' position towards basket in 'B' position.

Hole # 14

2005-09-04T07:20:00.000-07:00

This hole has 5 very different pin locations. Position A is the shortest, most birdiable, and is at the top of the hill on the right. Position B is tucked into the trees behind the 3rd large oak. Position C is the traditional position and is in the middle of the field to the left of the trees. A MONSTER Tee was added up the hill near the 7th left T position in 2005 in preparation for the PDGA Match Play Championships, but was never used. This new T is fun when the basket is in C or D, but not much fun in the wind. As of 11/2006 a new tournament position, E, was located near the lake making 14 a full 700 feet from the monster tee and 472 from the short t. In January of 2007 we found yet another 'lost' sleeve which we made position D, and renamed the new long one to "E". "C", "D" and "E" are great long left to right throws with great views of the lake.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Long	E	712 ft.	-90
Long	D	663 ft.	-85
Long	C	592 ft.	-78
Long	B	572 ft.	-68
Long	A	559 ft.	-0
Short	E	472 ft.	-42
Short	D	418 ft.	-37
Short	C	327 ft.	-29
Short	B	283 ft.	-6
Short	A	250 ft.	+3

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From Tee Towards Position A

From Basket in Position B

From the monster Tee. Nice view eh?

Basket C Position

Nice view of 'E' Basket

Hole # 13

2005-09-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

Across the open field, gradual uphill shot with no hazards except the wind. This is a hard 3 with the basket in position C.

	Length	Elevation
To C	514 ft.	+28
To B	400 ft.	+19
To A	385 ft.	+24

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From Tee

From Basket

Hole # 12

2005-09-03T20:03:00.000-07:00

Thread the gap across the gully to the opposite hillside. The hill slopes down to the right and the lake will come into play if you loose it in the wind. Long lost position C was re-discovered in the Spring of 2006 and hugs the lake and is only used when the lake level is low during the summer. Yet another long position, D, was found spring 2007 and requires a long throw that is traditionally directly into the wind. When you finish the hole and walk to 13, look back to the basket and enjoy the view.

	Length	Elevation
To D	372 ft.	-20
To C	344 ft.	-29
To B	309 ft.	-21
To A	242 ft.	+6

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From Tee

From Basket back to Tee

Looking at the basket with a nice view.

Basket in B

Hole # 11

2005-09-03T19:59:00.000-07:00

Most people use the short Tee on this hole, which is a shot straight up the path through the trees. This is probably one of the best birdie opporunities on the entire course. The B position is outside of the grove of trees. The A position is in the trees. The long Tee is used in tournaments and makes this a pretty technical shot.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Long	B	253 ft.	+33
Long	A	213 ft.	+26
Short	B	190 ft.	+25
Short	A	151 ft.	+18

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From Tee

From Basket

Hole # 10

2005-09-03T19:48:00.000-07:00

The first really tight drive under the oak trees with gradual left turn under the trees. Water is O.B. to the right. This is the beginning of "Roger's Run" (10, 11 and 12), named for Roger Cansler and his ability to get all 3 after a tough Hole 9.

	Length	Elevation
To B	311 ft.	-5
To A	242 ft.	-4

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From Tee

From Basket

Hole # 9 - Sinclair Highway

2005-09-03T19:15:00.000-07:00

Loonnnggg, straight hole down tree line with O.B. along entire right side. Basket locations before and after last grouping of oaks. Yes, this hole is 1,000 ft. long and is really a par 5 for all practical purposes. We know of only a few 3's ever on this hole. The hole runs parallel to the golf course, so please be quiet. This hole is known as 'Sinclair Highway' after the first head pro and course designer.

	Length	Elevation
To B	1,049 ft.	-52
To A	968 ft.	-50

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From Tee

From Basket

The Drive
3rd Shot

Hole # 8 - Hwy 101

2005-09-03T19:08:00.000-07:00

Straight up to the trees and rocks. Severe down slope on the left side. O.B. is present beyond the target. Also known as Hwy 101 as the hole is 303' or 101 yards and US 101 Links the ParInfinity Club(Hole Sponsor) and the UFOS.

	Length	Elevation
To B	303 ft.	+28
To A	285 ft.	+26

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From Tee

From Behind Long Basket Position towards the tee.

Looking down past tee, past 7 and 13

Hole # 7

2005-09-03T17:55:00.000-07:00

From either tee to either basket this shot works around the trees to a basket tucked on the other side of the grove of trees close to the tree line. From the right tee (the 'traditional' tee), there is an alternative route directly through the trees for those feeling lucky or without a big arm. As of summer 2006 there is now a new 2nd basket location to the left of the traditional position. When the basket is in the left position, use the left tee.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Right	A	207 ft.	-37
Right	B	230 ft.	-37
Left	A	234 ft.	-34
Left	B	190 ft.	-34

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From Left Tee

From Right Tee

View at Basket

A good view back at the hole from in back of the 8th tee.

A good side view of the hole from the 8th Fairway

Hole # 6 - Lookout

2005-09-03T17:29:00.000-07:00

Now for some fun. Straight down the hill to four very different pin positions. Position A is a great ace run, but very easy too go long or short. Position B leaves a tough put if you are left of the basket. Position C is easy to heizer over the hill to the left when the wind is left to right. Position D was added in December of 2005 and is tricky. Position D is in the trees in back of position C; plant your drive in the trees above it and hope it drops down for an easy birdie. A new Position E was added sometime in 2006 and is a nice subtle change from "C".

	Length	Elevation
To E	372 ft.	-85
To D	440 ft.	-85
To C	380 ft.	-78
To B	374 ft.	-69
To A	271 ft.	-56

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From Tee

From the basket

Driving

Dan Soderberg

Hole # 5

2005-09-03T17:17:00.000-07:00

Straight shot to the side of the hill. The fairway slopes sharply down to the left and as with the first 3 holes, you don't want to go left. Watch out for poison oak to the right.

This hole has had some recent enhancements. There are two new T's uphill and to the right of the traditional T. The longest T makes this an exciting drive, but you probably want a spotter. There is also a new basket position to the left of the A position just behind the oak tree.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Long	D	401 ft.	-20
Long	C	445 ft	-18
Long	B	419 ft	-7
Long	A	372 ft	-10
Short	D	303 ft	-3
Short	C	380 ft	-1
Short	B	349 ft	+10
Short	A	290 ft	+1

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From Tee

From the B position before baskets.

Hole # 4

2005-09-03T16:49:00.000-07:00

Except for basket locations C and D, this is the first realistic birdie opportunity you will have unless you play 2 from the short tee. The short pin is a gradual left turn under the visible oak trees. A strong right-handed backhand can work around the trees or a forhand/roller shot can also be used to get under the trees. Location, B, is a bit trickier as the trees in front of the T block the direct rout. So a big heizer or anheizer to heizer is needed. If you can park position C you are really good. Position D was added in December of 2005 and is a tough par. It's way back under the trees and as with position C, makes for a tough 3.

	Length	Elevation
To D	230 ft.	+27
To C	239 ft.	+27
To B	231 ft.	+2
To A	215 ft.	+15

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From Tee

From basket B

From the 'C' basket

View of 'A' Basket

Hole # 3 - Grandma's House

2005-09-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

Not only are the views on this hole gorgeous, it's simply a fantastic disc golf hole. Known as "Grandmas House" (over the hills and through the woods,...) a long downhill drive to the right and the fairway enters the trees. 3 pin locations are tucked in the trees, 2 across the seasonal streambed. The 2 short/left pin locations are visible in the trees from the short T, but the long right pin location is not. The back right basket location is used in tournament play and makes this hole very par 4ish. Use a spotter if throwing from the long tee. By the way, the photos are old as we have baskets, not tone poles now.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Long	C	639 ft.	+37
Long	B	607 ft	-16
Long	A	518 ft	+1
Short	C	495 ft	+11
Short	B.	458 ft	-39
Short	A.	369 ft	-22

Satelite Image

Epic view of the course from the short Tee on 3

From Long Tee

From the short T

from short basket

from long basket

Another shot from the short Tee

Hole # 2

2005-08-30T05:53:00.000-07:00

As with 1, from the long tee this is a hard hole and is very easy to get a 4. The hole is a gradual right turn and the hill slopes sharply downward to the left. As with the first hole, left is misserable. Poison Oak along the right side of the fairway. Position A is under the far trees to the right. Position B is straight/right and is visible. Position C is tough as it's long and behind the far trees. If you play from the long T a spotter is strongly advised.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Long	C	362 ft.	+18
Long	B	335 ft.	+8
Long	A	295 ft.	+5
Short	C	232 ft.	+28
Short	B	205 ft.	+18
Short	A	165 ft.	+15

View from the long T.

'A' position basket.

Nice view of B position.

Hole # 1 - Up, Up and Away

2005-08-28T10:06:00.000-07:00

This is a pretty extreme start for any round of Disc Golf. The hole is all uphill and 3 of the 4 pin locations make it a very difficult 3 for anyone without a very big arm. As a result, when the pin is in the longer positions, this hole is really a par 4 for non-professionals. Go left and you will be misserable.

Tee	Basket	Length	Elevation
Long	D	478 ft.	+99
Long	C (original)	453 ft.	+81
Long	B	375 ft.	+60
Long	A	304 ft.	+66
Short	D	308 ft.	+63
Short	C	283 ft.	+45
Short	B	177 ft.	+20
Short	A	83 ft.	+10

Satelite Image

From Tee

From Basket in Position B

From Basket in Long Position (C)

The walk up to the tee.

Course Map

2005-08-26T07:02:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest course map, last updated 2/15/2007.