Goodrich DGC

There will be an updated review upon playing Fling For Hope 2 in October. This is based on the soaked conditions of Fling For Hope 2021. Very wet and flooded conditions for the event. We only played 2 ... show more ›

There will be an updated review upon playing Fling For Hope 2 in October. This is based on the soaked conditions of Fling For Hope 2021. Very wet and flooded conditions for the event. We only played 21 holes per round so I haven’t seen the entire course. Not a crazy amount of elevation change on this course. There is a creek that was flooded, rushing like a river. Over 70 discs were recovered from the previous days cc I played in in that creek. Got 1 of days few CTP’s. Lost 2 discs in the creek recovered and sent to me by Jason Rice. Great guy doing that for many. I liked the course under the circumstances. Path on several holes serving as OB line. I’m sure the update I next give by November will be better.

Wish I could give an A+ but a few too many safety issues. Be careful on the following holes: 2 and 3, tee pad for 3 long can come into play from a rhbh fade from 2, 3 short may but not as likely; 4 an ... show more ›

Wish I could give an A+ but a few too many safety issues. Be careful on the following holes: 2 and 3, tee pad for 3 long can come into play from a rhbh fade from 2, 3 short may but not as likely; 4 and 11, park walking path between 4 and 11 and 11 tee pad can come into play with a rhbh turnover; 7 and 10, tee pad for 10 can come into play from a rhbh turnover from 7; 9 and 8, tee pad for 8 can come into play from a rhbh turnover from 9; 11 and 12 , tee pad for 12 short can come into play from a rhbh fade from 11, this is also a blind tee position so if you're throwing 11, check and make sure the short pad of 12 is clear; 14 pin throws to the backside of a bathroom, a long throw can easily make it around the bathroom; 15 has playground equipment early left, a mando forces the throw away from the playground but there is still a change of a slip; hole A has a mando left of a tree to keep from throwing through an amphitheater but again, there's a chance for a slip.

Now for the positives: this course is on a piece of property made for a disc golf course, some elevation, one creek that comes into play on 12 or 13 holes, large trees with defined lines (good safari opportunity), open holes, tighter wood holes (A-I), and a variety of shots. Many of the maintenance personnel play so the grass gets mowed often. The initial installation was 27 holes (18 numbered/9 lettered (A-I)) and multiple basket locations which is always a plus. The baskets are color coordinated (3 or 4 different colors) to allow for different layouts. You can play all 27, play just the numbered, play and skip any of the following without interfering with course flow: 5-10, 5-6, 7-10, A-I.
There aren't a lot of big arm holes but there is a lot of opportunity to create some if you want. The ones that are: 5 possible, 10, 16, D, E, and I.

And, a quick hole by hole: 1 L tee is a nice shot through some trees from an elevated trees; 2 good park course shot; 3 blind, good, short, uphill through trees; 4 fairly open with the basket on the grading of the street above it (extra - I five putted from 20 feet once); 5 one of the longer holes and open, 6 blind, mando toward the creek with left to right flight; 7-10 open, flat, play the walking trail as OB to add to the challenge, creek on 7 and 8; 11 trail right and creek long but flat fairway, make sure 12 S tee is clear before throwing; 12 L tee blind, elevated tee, creek long/right; 13 short slight uphill shot; 14 road OB, creek right near the basket; 15 mando throws to the right, creek right and long; 16 short, low ceiling; 17 one of the longer holes, creek right, there is a basket in a large tree on the right side of the fairway and long basket, 18 L basket, over and along the creek, OB pinches near the basket; A mando right and OB left; B can be tricky going into the woods; C the basket is in the convergence of a tree trunk, well guarded, D/E open but some trees and ceiling concerns; F sweet rhbh hyzer over the White River to the basket or stay dry by throwing left along the bank; G tightest hole on the course but not impossible; H short hole toward OB creek/river; I L tee blind, uphill, downhill, road left OB, trees right side, basket semi guarded due to the distance of the hole, probably my favorite on the course. I hope this helps.
This is my hometown course and worth playing at least once. And if you do, adding another close course to your trip will make it extra enjoyable.

Awesome Job Winchester and all the volunteers who helped put in this course!!!!! Played this course as a work in process(tons of hours and money have already been poured into this course). The sky is ... show more ›

Awesome Job Winchester and all the volunteers who helped put in this course!!!!! Played this course as a work in process(tons of hours and money have already been poured into this course). The sky is the limit for Goodrich Disc Golf Course. This course is a ton of fun. The Veteran DD baskets are great, and catch awesome. The park has several bathrooms throughout. It looks like this is a very busy park. 27 holes with much variety, bringing the challenges most disc golfers search for. The letter holes were my favorite, as they meander throughout the woods, and are the most technical of the entire course. I would say the signature hole is where a basket is inside the trunk of a hollowed out tree. (I banked my disc inside the tree for a deuce.) The letter holes start where #18 ends, smooth transition. There are two pads for most holes, and two pin positions for all of the holes. I played my round from the short tee pads. There are brick tee pads and concrete slabs freshly poured on all holes. Love that the several of the baskets have (Next Tee) Signs. Great navigation to get around. Beautiful signs decorate the course. (Even though some jack-o-lantern, has already vandalized a couple signs already). Several of the holes are very close to shelters or playground equipment. If they were occupied or people were playing by the holes, you would have to skip them. I would wait until next year to make a trip to Winchester to play, by that time, the dust will settle, and the course will be fully ready and operational for your business.