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United States/Michigan/Pontiac

The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks

Pontiac, Michigan

4.0

(929 ratings)
1h 46m

Est. time

2.3mi

Est. length

Mostly flat

Elevation

Moderate

Hard

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Good conditions
20 hours ago

About the course

Mix of wooded and open holes. Elevation changes come into play on a few holes. Cement tee pads locations installed. Driftwood Creek Leagues to hold leagues on Sundays at 9am and Monday’s at 5:30pm. ***COURSE HISTORY*** The Disc Golf Course at Pontiac Oaks County Park, affectionately known as ‘The Thorne,’ was established in 2021 by Driftwood Creek Disc Golf Club. In 2025, holes 1-3 were relocated to accommodate a new lakeside paved trail and other park amenities. Additional improvements to the 18-hole course - including replacement of tee pads and updated basket locations - ensure the Pontiac Oaks Disc Golf Course will be a challenging, safe and enjoyable experience for years to come. Thank you for playing at "The Thorne."
18 holes
Concrete, Dirt Tees
ChainStar Pro, ChainStar Pro Thorne Targets
Mixed use
Public park
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
Established in 2020

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 1.5 - 2.5 hours here.

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Contact

www.dgscene.com/courses/Hawthorne_park

Reviews

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Upkeep
3.7
Shot variety/design
4.3
Tee areas
4.0
Signage/wayfinding
3.1
Amenities
3.4
Scenery/views
3.8
hrydde

@hrydde

258

Not the longest course even from the long tees but very technical and one of the nicest courses I have played in US so far. Very well planned and thought out lines in the front nine. The back nice is more open park but with a lot of different shots needed. When the grass has grown in the front nine and in a couple of years this will be absolutely awesome! Front tee nine not yet installed. Really enjoyed it!!!

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discfinder

@discfinder

259

Room for improvement BUT great course

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How do I get to The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks?
You can get directions to The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 42.67392707161846, -83.32282664759924 in Pontiac, Michigan.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks?
The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks?
The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks has 18 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Moderate" and "Hard". The typical disc golf round at The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks takes about 2 hours and covers approximately 2.3 miles (3.6 km).
How highly rated is The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks by the disc golf community?
The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 929 community reviews. This is considered a good course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks?
The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks offers the following amenities: 18 disc golf holes, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas.
When is the best time to play at The Thorne at Pontiac Oaks?
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