Saint Matthias Disc golf course

@ericmbrennan

53

Caught this one while fighting daylight, and the vibe is very much “backyard / pop-up style” more than a polished public course — for better and for worse. Front 9-ish / first impression: Most holes are short (almost all under 300’, many under 200’) and the opening stretch is basically back-and-forth in the same open area. Holes 1–4 overlap enough that you can tell it could get sketchy with multiple groups… and then Hole 13 literally throws across that same space again, so the safety/fairway-sharing issue comes back at the end. I lucked out that it wasn’t busy — and honestly, 13-hole courses usually aren’t — but it’s something to be aware of. Equipment / infrastructure: • Baskets are single-chain and not permanently set in the ground (think practice-basket style). • Tee pads are very small — only enough for a short 3-step walk-up. They are all mulch too, so think squishy & loose. • Navigation was the biggest friction point. Finding the next tee wasn’t always the problem… it was figuring out which basket you’re actually throwing to when several are visible. A couple times I stood there like, “Pretty sure it’s that one…?” Back half: Once you get past the track/soccer fields, the course gets genuinely fun. The wooded holes are short but technical with interesting fairway shapes, and the shot variety improves a lot. That said, the rough is super punishing — if you’re even a little off line, you may have no real lane and end up pitching out or throwing a desperate roller just to advance 20–30 feet. Also worth noting: some of the bushes/branches are what I’d call “eye-pokey.” I was glad I had my glasses on. A little clearing in a few landing zones would make this section way more enjoyable (and safer). Flow / walking: There are a few odd transitions and longer walks (10→11 stood out, and then it gets weird again around 11→12/13). On a couple wooded stretches you’re also walking back along/near fairways, which could be an issue if the course ever did have multiple groups. Nice touches: This is where the course shines. Tons of TLC: many holes had benches/chairs, and each tee had a little story/explanation (plus a short prayer). It was more “interesting and thoughtful” than off-putting, and you can tell people care about the experience here. Overall: Worth playing if you’re nearby, especially for a quick technical round or a quiet evening loop — but don’t expect a destination-quality setup. If you’re in a hurry (like I was, racing the sunset), the navigation + overlap can add stress. The back woods are the highlight, but also the most punishing.

@tellsons1

134

Fun little course, but it needs different tee pads

@nugitmaster

77

Nice little course with well designed basket placement to challenge even veterans with their shot selection

@accollier1347

154

Not sure why the reviews are low. 13 hold super technical layout. Good upkeep good baskets. Discs for use for free. Tee boxes could be better but great short fun course.

@phillipbolick

3

I don’t know why this course has such bad reviews. It’s still being built and the holes they haven’t added yet seem like they will be a lot of fun and much more challenging. One of the new holes can be mistake for hole 8. Don’t go into the woods after hole 7. Although the extra two holes back there are fun

@mzrncic

50

Bad overall in all categories.

@jgeiman

85

You can tell they put some work into this course. But it needs someone with a lot of disc golf experience to make it a better 9 hole course. Many of the circle putts are incredibly obstructed penalizing good approach shots. The teebox needs to either be bigger or not mulch inside a box. Beginners aren’t going to be able to throw. 250’ stand still shot. But if you want a place to practice, stop in!

@mack519

15

Fun short 9 holes. Tee boxes are small. Some holes overlap