PADG Course Reviews
Review: Stockholm Disc Golf Course
by Chris Istace
There is a simplicity to this nine-hole course that makes players comfortable in their abilities to meander through it with successive pars. However, don't be alarmed when your hit in the face after Hole 1 with challenges of tree obstacles or tight, OB-lined pin placements requiring a finely-tuned finesse shot. The course wraps around two ball diamonds, which are OB, but really only come into play on holes 1, 3 and 9. The final hole's narrow mandatory will have smart players simply laying up to get through it off the tee, then risking the ball diamond to set up a birdie opportunity at a pin that is pitted between a line of trees on each side of it. While its layout is difficult to figure out at first, once you've got it, the course plays quickly and provides enough challenge get beginners well on their way to developing smooth throwing mechanics and the basics of disc golf strategy.
Review: Bredenbury Disc Golf Course
by Chris Istace
Don't be over-confident on this short, but challenging little 12-hole track in Bredenbury, Sk. The course opens with a narrow, treed tunnel to the first pin, then moves on to force right-handed players to either throw forehands or backhand anhyzer through most of the following 11 holes. A majority of the fairways on holes 3 to 9 are narrow and the pins are completely protected by bush or small hills. Players must be accurate and patient about laying up if necessary if they want to see success. Then there's the dreaded Hole 12, which is completely protected by a fenced-in tennis court, forcing throwers to toss around it or take the risk of going OB by throwing a towering shot straight over. In essence, this hole represents the risk/reward challenge to this enjoyable, quick-playing course.
Review: Bredenbury Disc Golf Course
by Dorian Bush
The first hole may well be the most difficult as it instantly puts doubts in your mind as to your ability. A low shot is a must down a narrow tree lined fairway. After that you can breath a sigh of relief...if you have a decent forehand. The remaining 11 holes are well placed on the south side of the old school grounds. They are all well marked and manicured. If you land in any long grass you are o/b. Holes are well hidden by trees, a basketball court and in one instance some suspicious looking but non-hazardous tin boxes. Long throwers will need only their midis and putters. Those of us less fortunate mortals will need our drivers and good control. Be warned! The wind swirls and can sweep a well-intentioned putt away from the tonals...or a drive o/b. I thoroughly enjoyed my first round there (2 birds but many more bogeys) and will return. Thanks to Cal and Dixie Daniels for their company. We need a tourney there ASAP. Did I hear someone say Daredevil?
Review: Melville Disc Golf Course
by Duncan Holness
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from Melville when my buddies and I set off across the football field towards it. It was an unknown course, pretty much an afterthought on our trip to the Parkland region. As we began, I immediately appreciated the clear course markings (we still need to work on that aspect of the course in Regina, if it's ever even going to be possible), and settled in for a voyage of discovery. The first few holes were ok - a sweet little hidden tonal on 1, and an interesting run up to 2. The course became awesome as we headed out to 10, though. All of a sudden, the slightly tricky became wicked: corridors and long grass, a hill on 13, with water coming into play on 14ish and 15. The course went from pedestrian to intoxicating in a few short holes. I came to Melville expecting little, and left with a desire to come back for much more. Tournaments in the future?
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Review: North Ridge Disc Golf Course
by Chris Istace
The North Ridge Disc Golf Park's long, hilly layout is not for the faint of heart, but well worth the effort. Outside of near impossible plays from the tees on Holes 1 and 9, the course plays like a fun, mental challenge with plenty of risk/reward opportunities. The pins are hidden from the tee on almost every hole, so get to know the layout quickly. Nevertheless, it's a great track with incredible views of Birtle and the River valley below. We shall return.
Review: Fort Qu'Appelle
by Tom Krushkowski
I had the luck of running into a local who showed me the course. We ended up playing 27 holes together. This is a great course. Even though it is 9 holes, it starts off with 4 very fun and open holes with minimal OB. but playing the last 5 holes really increases in difficulty. The water hazard comes into play often and really makes for some strategic up shots. Im also a fan of the OB fort, it adds a fun challenge. The signage and tones are easy to navigate. This course is a real gem. I highly recommend stopping by.