I'm planning a road trip from Minneapolis to Boston in a few weeks. I'd like to hit some courses along the way. After a quick look at the map, I think I'd be willing to drive as far south as Kansas City before I started back east. My next stop would be St. Louis, and after that, I'm not sure.

One choice is north (I-70) to Indianapolis, then Columbus, and on through Pennsylvania and New York.

The other is a southern route (I-64) that would take me through Kentucky (Louisville) and West Virginia before heading sharply north.

So, if anybody has extensive experience in this part of the country, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Does one route have significantly better golf than the other? Would there be much difference in travel time? Are there any major traffic hassles I'd want to avoid? What about good eats or interesting sights along the way?

Thanks in advance for your input!

I would at least try to get Idlewild near Cincy on your route along with Pittsburgh (Knob Hill & Moraine), Allentown for this years Worlds courses (Nockamixon & Tinicum may be the only ones playable at that time) and Warwick, NY.

If you decide to hit KC, Water Works/Swope :cool:is definitely worth a look~see...but it is around 500 miles south of the twin~cities...which would also put Des Moines on your route! PM me if you want some advice or a KC tour.
Doc

If you head from Minnie to KC obviously a stop in Des Moines to play any of the Worlds courses would be very wise.
But, the little known and very suggestable stop would be to bypass Des Moines for another 1.5 hours until you reach the Iowa/Missouri border. LAMONI, IOWA.
Best disc golf per capita in the World besides maybe San Saba, TX.
Graceland College Course, beautiful, manicured, fountains, etc.
J&B Rolling Hills, private course that has it all. Privacy, elevation, water shots, woods, you name it ($5 per day)
All the while Amish horse carts clip-clopping in the background.

...AND, there's 2 tournaments there April 23-24. An XC doubles event Saturday and a B-tier singles event Sunday...at 2 wonderful courses I've 'heard' so much about, as I've yet to make the 100 mile trip. Maybe this year!

I would at least try to get Idlewild near Cincy on your route along with Pittsburgh (Knob Hill & Moraine), Allentown for this years Worlds courses (Nockamixon & Tinicum may be the only ones playable at that time) and Warwick, NY.



Knob Hill is the most convenient near Pittsburgh, it's literally only a mile or two off the highway. Moraine State Park is well worth the side trip but it's somewhat of a detour from both I-80 and the PA Turnpike.

Similarly, Nockamixon, Tinicum and Warwick are all fantastic world class courses but located in the middle of nowhere; they are all significant detours from major highways.

Jordan Creek Park is less than one mile from Rt. 22 when passing through Allentown, PA. I also recommend Hickory Run State Park if taking the northern route (I-80) through Pennsylvania.

And don't forget to hit the fabulous Wickham Park course when passing through Hartford, CT. The entrance to the park is only a few hundred yards from the exit of the highway!

I thought I read where the revamped Jordan wasn't going to be playable in April when he's traveling?

I would at least try to get Idlewild near Cincy on your route ....



For more info about Idlewild visit: Idlewild (http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/courses/idlewild.htm)

The course page still shows old pic.s and needs a few updates --
The course has become far more groomed over the years than it used to be -- thanks largely to course pro and Disc Golf Hall of Fame nominee: Fred Salaz. Fred has spent thousands of volunteer hours working on the course.

Hole 2 now has two baskets -- the one listed and also one across the lake/pond that is about 150 feet longer than the one listed. There is also a new long pin on 16. Holes 3, 13, and 14 have long and short tees, and holes 2 and 16 have long and short baskets.

you might want to visit Mt. Airy and AJ Jolly while in the Cinci area -- there are many other great courses in the area as well ( use the "courses tab at www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com (http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com) ).

If you are coming from KC to the STL area, first of all stop in Columbia, MO to play Albert Oakland back course.

Then Wenztville, MO has Quail Ridge.
As far as the STL area, Jefferson Barracks and Endicott Park have been redisigned, concrete pads over the last 12 months.
JB always has people playing, so you will have no rpoblem having someone to play with. Endicott is a little less traveled, however a much more challenging course. The police do some drug smellling dog training there too, so if you have any dog allergies, be careful.

here is a link to the stl area sight.
www.rcfdiscgolf.com (http://www.rcfdiscgolf.com)

side note, if you are going from STL to Indy, take the 2 hour detour to head up to Peoria, IL and play McNaughton Park.

The police do some drug smellling dog training there too, so if you have any dog allergies, be careful.




:D very nice, you have got to hit up KC man, some of the sweetest courses youll find, ive traveled I-70 many times and its a great golfing route, stop in Terre Haute IN as well, they have a sweet course that i checked out last time i was on 70.