What is the best course you have ever played?

[CEValkyrie]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!

I know a few guys are going. Did you guys stop and play Centralia?

[countchunkula]

Top 5
Stafford Lake
Highland Park
Delaveaga
Lemon Lake Red
Camden/Middle Park (If I had more game, West Lake Park)

Glad this topic was revived.  I've played quite a few more courses since I settled on this list.  I'm not sure yet how my top 5 would shake out, but Maple Hill in Leicester, MA is my new #1.  It had everything that I like:  elevation, more wooded than not, some water, multi-shot holes, nice tees and signs.  Probably the one area where it stands above the other courses that I've played is having 4 distinct layouts for different skill levels that are very clealy marked.  I played the white course, which was a perfect challenge for my skill level.  Blue and Gold will challenge the more skilled players, and red is short and has no water carries.  There is a proshop on site.  The only downside was the $10 per day fee.  Very worthwhile, if you plan to spend the whole day there.  Sadly, I was just passing through and could only play one round.

I would recomend Maple Hill to anyone passing through New England, regardless of skill level.

[Bruce Brakel]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!

I know a few guys are going. Did you guys stop and play Centralia?

Centralia sounded like it would be too challenging and not enough fun for the two of us without a guide.  We played Effingham instead.  Effingham was fun, a lot like Sinissippi.  We played long tees except when we walked up to the short and did not feel like searching for or hiking back to the long!

Brett, if you want to do a West Michigan trip this summer, Diana and I have a free place to stay near Saugatuck a short walk from the big lake .  The Saug course is Michigan-good and the Holland course is Illinois-good.  Two hours up north you have Flip and the Ludington courses which are Michigan-double-plus-good.  The house has four beds and lots of room for air mattresses, so you could bring the wife or a disc golfing friend. 

[Chainmeister]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!

I know a few guys are going. Did you guys stop and play Centralia?

Centralia sounded like it would be too challenging and not enough fun for the two of us without a guide.  We played Effingham instead.  Effingham was fun, a lot like Sinissippi.  We played long tees except when we walked up to the short and did not feel like searching for or hiking back to the long!

Brett, if you want to do a West Michigan trip this summer, Diana and I have a free place to stay near Saugatuck a short walk from the big lake .  The Saug course is Michigan-good and the Holland course is Illinois-good.  Two hours up north you have Flip and the Ludington courses which are Michigan-double-plus-good.  The house has four beds and lots of room for air mattresses, so you could bring the wife or a disc golfing friend. 

Brett
You should go.  We had a family get away in the Saug area last Summer and I played that course a couple of times.  I really liked it.  Nice mix of wooded and open holes that are fair but challenging.

[chaos]

out of the 322 courses in 19 states that I have played my top 5 are as follows

1  Grand canyon Brooksville fl. Hands down #1
2  Ft Stielacom Seattle area
3   Renisance Gold in North Carolina
4 Waterworks in KC
5 Close tie Pawhuskwa Oklahoma / Mc Murtrey lake near Stillwater Oklahoma

[jimklem]

Recently played Trophy Lakes just outside of Charleston, SC.
$5 pay to play all day.
Terrific example of p-to-p!
18 holes, 3 sets of tees, 2 mandos, 3 initial drives over water, and several baskets-on-the-edge of something.
Even a double basket!
Highly recommended. Easily in my top 10.

[jasonc]

Blast from the past!  Thanks for reviving an old discussion.

Here is my current Top 5...

Coyote Point DGC, Lake Casitas, CA
Brian Head Mountain DGC, Brian Head, UT
Stafford Lake DGC, Stafford, CA
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard DGC, NV
Sloterpark, Amsterdam


Honorable mention...
Delaveaga
Golden Gate Park
Water Works Park
West Lake Park
Squaw Creek Gold