Shaver Recreation Center

A short course by professional standards but a test for a beginner. There is one par 5 and number of par 4's identified on the course but a recent tournament here, listed 55 as par for 18 holes, which is 17 par 3's and a par 4. About two thirds of the holes turn towards the left and typically beyond the distance of a beginner's first drive. This makes it a little difficult for a beginner, left hand, back hand thrower like me, but good for an intermediate, right hand, back hand thrower. The c ...
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A short course by professional standards but a test for a beginner. There is one par 5 and number of par 4's identified on the course but a recent tournament here, listed 55 as par for 18 holes, which is 17 par 3's and a par 4. About two thirds of the holes turn towards the left and typically beyond the distance of a beginner's first drive. This makes it a little difficult for a beginner, left hand, back hand thrower like me, but good for an intermediate, right hand, back hand thrower. The course is in a wooded area, with varying close fairways, requiring accuracy on drives between 200-300 feet. There is a least one hidden hole on the back nine, over a hill and down to a creek, where a spotter is recommended at the crest of the hill to keep track of discs thrown on the drive.

The course is in a municipal park complex, adjacent to a mud run and appears to be maintained. There have been people seen weed whacking the course on weekdays. There are few holes where baskets (or pins) appear to have been abandoned, without clear direction on which basket is correct or which direction to proceed. This does not pose a insurmountable problem during casual play. The group just needs to make decision on how which basket to play and proceed.

It is a good course.
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