For those of you interested in a disc golf course that involves a lot of par 4 and par 5 holes, a course that includes beautiful scenery, and a course that will test every aspect of your game -- Idlewild in Burlington, KY (greater Cincinnati area) is a nice option. Imo, course designer Fred Salaz has created heaven on Earth.

What was once a fairly rough course is now groomed and player friendly. If you are used to pitch and putt golf, it may seem way too challenging at times. Once you play the whole course well though it is quite a high and you'll be hooked. Justin Bunnell's course record of 58 from the longs is a little sick. Consider that he and Chris Heeren teamed up in doubles and "only" shot a 57 (in best score format) and Justin 3'ed the easiest deuce hole on the course during his record singles round). Heeren and Bunnell also hold the doubles record of 53 (best shot format).

I believe the course SSA from the longs is 67

This May (May 2006) the Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open will be an A tier at Idlewild & Banklick.

new pic.s of the course are up. visit:

CincinnatiDiscGolf.com's (http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com) ->
Idlewild course page (http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/courses/idlewild.htm)

and check them out. (course record info is a little out-of-date)

Here is hole 2 (both long and short pins) --
Idlewild hole 2 long pin = 526 feet (par 4):

tee:
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild2.jpg

second shot: short pin is visible right of center; long pin and pond are straight ahead left of center http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild2a.jpg

shot of pond and long basket: http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild2b.jpg

needless to say -- there are a few discs in that pond, some with my name on them :eek:

Here is hole 18 (pro par 5, 651 feet):

tee:
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild18.jpg

second shot:
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild18a.jpg

basket:
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild18b.jpg

eagle 3's are very rare...

Nice pictures :DWe have Nockamixon that is a par 68 but it is not as groomed as Idlewild. Hope to make it out that way again some day. Tell Fred hello.

Idlewild looks like a beautiful course!!!

Check out Rennasiance Gold:

http://www.charlottedgc.com/renaissance.htm

par 70, 9000+ ft

This course is truly SICK, FAIR, and FUN!!

Scores range from casual round record (Stan Mcdaniel) 57 to 100+.

Par 70 courses are way better than par 54 courses. Its mentally and physically challenging. With 5 par 4's to start, it always brings excitement. Par 5's are managable and some are eagleable.

Come to Charlotte to try some serious DISCGOLF!

We have Idlewild, burlington in mind for our next travel through the US.

Here's hole 10 (609 feet):

tee:
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild10.jpg

second shot (from first landing area)
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild10a.jpg

pin (usual approach route is hyzering in from the right)
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild10b.jpg

Fred asked me to mention that there will be a second 2006 PDGA tourney at Idlewild in June --
a Masters at Idlewild (http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=5617) event June 10th and 11th

(in addition to the May Supertour (http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=5500) event that will be held partly at Idlewild)

Idlewild is in fact one of (if not) the prettiest course out there. The only time I played was in 2004 and I was very impressed. Played over 50 courses and this was the prettiest course I ever played.

Hole 1: Par 4, 640 feet
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild1.jpg
Hole 1 basket:
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild1a.jpg

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Hole 13 tee short pin = 234 ft long pin = 525ft ??? (we lengthened it last year)

http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild13.jpg

short basket: mid-center; long fairway: left side (then bends downhill and right)
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild13a.jpg

second (or third) shot to long pin
http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild13b.jpg

shot of long basket:

http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild13c.jpg
bridge to 14's long tee is to the far right edge

I love this course!

This course lures you in. The first hole, although long, doesn't appear difficult from the tee. On the second tee, an intimidating, low ceiling first shot wakes you up.
Every out-of-towner I've brought here have uttered the phrase "you've got to be kidding me."
Althoug I'm no expert at the sport; and haven't played paw paw or the monster in ann arbor, this course has given me an entirely different perspective on the game.

Here are the PDGA course statistics (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/course_ratings_by_tournament.php?TournID=5039) for Idlewild for 2005:

Idlewild
Layout .................................................. .................. (Holes) SSA
Idlewild Longs R1 (2005 Kentucky State Championships) (18) 68.34
Idlewild Longs R2 (2005 Kentucky State Championships) (18) 66.87
Idlewild Shorts R1 (2005 Kentucky State Championships) (18) 60.41

Idlewild Long R3 (2005 Disc 'n Dat Bluegrass Open) (18) 67.27
Idlewild Long R4 (2005 Disc 'n Dat Bluegrass Open) (18) 66.56
Idlewild Short R2 (2005 Disc 'n Dat Bluegrass Open) (18) 61.50
Idlewild Short R1 (2005 Disc 'n Dat Bluegrass Open) (18) 59.91

That course is Amazing!
Played it back in Novemeber and loved it!
Yeahhhh Good Golfin! :D

an alternative pin placement was installed for Hole 4 this week which will now be the usual location. it is about 60 ft back and to the right of where it was. it is still one of the few deucable and ace-able holes on the course, but now a two is more of a pro birdie than a pro par.

coming soon to Idlewild:

May Supertour at Idlewild (http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=5500)

Masters at Idlewild (http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=5617) June 10th and 11th

Cool design for a Teeshirt !!!!!


http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/images/CoursePics/Idlewild/Idlewild15b.jpg
the green

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here it is on a disc (Champion Starfire-L):

http://www.innovadiscs.com/cfr/2005/kenstate-thumb.jpg

if you'd like to buy one, i think Idlewild Course Pro Fred Salaz still has some for sale: salazf@fuse.net
there were also two Classic Rocs made with this design which may or may not still be available...

We had a volunteer day out here last Saturday. More walls are going in around creek-guarded greens in order to deifine OB instead of spray painting lines. Dead brush is being removed to loosen up some of the footing in the rough. It's a TD's dream.'

Come check out the A-tier in May or the masters tourney in June.

Fred asked me to mention that there will be a second 2006 PDGA tourney at Idlewild in June --
a Masters at Idlewild (http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=5617) event June 10th and 11th

(in addition to the May Supertour (http://www.pdga.com/schedule/event.php?TournID=5500) event that will be held partly at Idlewild on May 6th and 7th)



May Supertour event is only one week away!

Rob,

Who created the tee signs for Idlewild? If it was somebody local, did they use a particular software program? One thing I like about the artwork are the circular landing zones on the par 4's and 5's.

i think Fred had them done locally, but i am not sure -- your best bet would be to email him at salazf@fuse.net

updated course statistics:

PDGA Cours PDGA Course Statistics (< link) (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/course_ratings_by_course.php?RatingCourseID=1745) e Statistics

Idlewild (Burlington, Kentucky)
Course Layout Statistics


<table border="1"><tr><td> Layout Tournament Holes SSA
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Idlewild Longs R1 (2006 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 70.42
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs R2 (2006 Masters at Idlewild) Masters at Idlewild 18 70.18
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs R3 (2006 Masters at Idlewild) Masters at Idlewild 18 69.29
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Idlewild Longs R4 (2006 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 68.97
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs Minus #2 R3 (2004 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 68.49
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs R1 (2005 Kentucky State Championships) Kentucky State Championships 18 68.34
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs (2003 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 67.43
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Long R3 (2005 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 67.27
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs Plus #2 R4 (2004 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 67.16
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs R2 (2005 Kentucky State Championships) Kentucky State Championships 18 66.87
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Longs (2003 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) (Rd 4) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 66.79
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Long R4 (2005 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 66.56
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Shorts R1 (2006 Masters at Idlewild) Masters at Idlewild 18 64.22
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Idlewild Shorts R3 (2006 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 63.51
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Idlewild Shorts R2 (2006 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 62.05
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Short R2 (2005 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 61.50
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Shorts (2003 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 60.75
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Shorts R1 (2005 Kentucky State Championships) Kentucky State Championships 18 60.41
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Shorts (2003 Disc n Dat Bluegrass Open) (Rd 2) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 60.04
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Short R1 (2005 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 59.91
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Shorts R1 (2004 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 59.70
</td></tr><tr><td>Idlewild Shorts R2 (2004 Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open) Disc \'n Dat Bluegrass Open 18 59.24
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

2006<font color="blue"> KY State Disc Golf Championships </font> at IDLEWILD

both events below are open to anyone regardless of state of residence

<font color="blue"> DOUBLES AT IDLEWILD </font> - SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2006
� PDGA Sanctioned XC Tier

Two Divisions Offered: PRO or ADVANCED
FIELD LIMITED TO 36 TEAMS; Bring Your Own Partner (BYOP)
$500.00 Added to Pro Purse
ROUND 1: Best Shot; 2nd ROUND: TBA

ENTRY FEES:

PRO: $90.00 Per Team
ADV: $60.00 Per Team
(add $5 fee for each non-current PDGA member)

* Lunch is Included with ENTRY FEE (Saturday Event only)*

* Players Package for pre-registered Advanced players only *

Check In or Enter: Saturday 7am to 8:15am

PLAYERS MEETING at 8:30 am; TEE OFF at 9:00 am

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<font color="blue"> SINGLES AT IDLEWILD </font> � SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2006
� PDGA Sanctioned C Tier

* Field Limited To 72 Players *

TWO ROUNDS of SINGLES at IDLEWILD (Long Tees)

ENTRY FEES:
(add $5 fee if not current PDGA member)

OPEN - $42.00
PRO MASTER - $32.00
PRO WOMEN - $32.00
ADVANCED - $25.00

* Players package for pre-registered Advanced players only *

1ST PLACE Trophies for OPEN and ADVANCED only

Check In or Enter: 7am to 8:15am

PLAYERS MEETING at 8:30 am, TEE OFF at 9:00 am
__________________________________________________ ____

SEND ENTRY FEES WITH: NAME, PDGA #, DIVISION, ADDRESS, PHONE # AND EMAIL

Payable To: DISC-N-TUCKY,
695 TRIPLE LAKE DRIVE,
CRESCENT SPRINGS, KY. 41017

FOR MORE INFO: Contact FRED SALAZ at (859) 341-0156 or Email: salazf@fuse.net
or Visit: www.CincinnatiDiscGolf.com (http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=821&amp;start)

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Here is a link to pictures I took at the 2007 Bluegrass Open during the final round at Idlewild on Sunday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/idlewilddiscgolf/sets/72157600188525538/

Fantastic, Kevin! Thanks...the notes are really cool.

For those of you interested in a disc golf course that involves a lot of par 4 and par 5 holes, a course that includes beautiful scenery, and a course that will test every aspect of your game -- Idlewild in Burlington, KY (greater Cincinnati area) is a nice option. Imo, course designer Fred Salaz has created heaven on Earth.

What was once a fairly rough course is now groomed and player friendly. If you are used to pitch and putt golf, it may seem way too challenging at times. Once you play the whole course well though it is quite a high and you'll be hooked. Justin Bunnell's course record of 58 from the longs is a little sick. Consider that he and Chris Heeren teamed up in doubles and "only" shot a 57 (in best score format) and Justin 3'ed the easiest deuce hole on the course during his record singles round). Heeren and Bunnell also hold the doubles record of 53 (best shot format).

I believe the course SSA from the longs is 67





Here's some recent photos of this world-class championship course. Freddy and the crew have made improvements since I was there last summer....and there are more improvements planned for the future. Idlewild is truly one of the nicest disc golf courses ever designed.

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Course designer, Fred Salaz, and the newly created island green
on the par-4 hole 11 at Idlewild park in Burlington, KY.

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Here's some more images of the new island green (currently under construction) of hole 11 at Idlewild. That's me canning the putt for a birdie 3 in Friday's practice round. I should have saved that one...during the second round of the 2007 Masters at Idlewild, I carded a triple-o.b. "9" on this hole!

Great course....and it just keeps getting better!

Great. Of all the holes on the course to make harder you chose 11. Is it just the pictures or is the actual green rather small in comparison to the others? (15 ft. from edge instead of maybe 25?)

Hole 11 is now the smallest green on the course. If you click on the image you should be able to see red string which temporarily defines the oval-shaped o.b. line. Eventually, Fred plans to bring in many more of those cement blocks to enclose the green and add that finishing touch Idlewild is known for! This hole has always been one of my favorite holes, but as a gold-level course, I always thought it was little too easy to be considered a true par 4 for the 1000-rated player. Not so anymore...

It'll be interesting to see what it does to the scoring spread. It made the basket play much differently and not necessarily harder. I found trying to stop a disc before the creek at the old pin location more precarious than throwing one to the new location. I think the 1000 rated guys will have a more difficult time with it than us lower rated guys because it's more of a tweener distance for them now.

I liked it. It was not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be when I first saw it though . . . .now basket #6 . ... that's a little different!!

Still reeling over that 9 you took on #6 I see! :D

A 9 . .. then an 8 . . .!!!

Give me 2 sixes and I get $$. Give me 2 fives and I think I'm tied for 3rd!!! . . . woulda coulda shoulda . . . sigh.

That basket mocks me -- can't wait to go again.

That basket mocks me -- can't wait to go again.



Me either!! :p

Fantastic improvements! I like to play courses that force players to "play golf". In my opinion the whole sport should start heading this direction. I've only been playing disc golf for a year and I'm already tired of the duce or die courses. Great job guys!

Fred Salaz - 1/1/2008 4:53 PM

Idlewild will be closed for Erosion control, maintenance, and general upgrades from January 2 to February 29 2008. I'll get the parks to post signs in appropriate locations. Your cooperation is appreciated. My goal is to keep Idlewild from becoming like Mt Airy and Banklick as far as erosion is concerned. We will be spreading gravel, building a tiered wall on #5, defining the OB line along the creek and cleaning up the dead and downed trees. I would like the hole adoptees' to meet me at 11:00 on Saturday January 5 at the #1 tee. We will be shoveling gravel and deciding on order of projects. Would like to meet every Saturday if possible.

see: http://www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=221&amp;start=826&amp;posts=833

You still going to have the Idlewild/Boone Leg of the Ice Bowl Series on the 23rd?

I believe Idlewild will be used, but Boone is being redesigned and may not have any baskets at that time.

With all the rain, what's the condition of the course? I'm planning to come up and play it the day after the BGAC, and I'm hoping it's in decent enough of a condition to enjoy.

I'm gonna be in town during the weekend of Oct. 19th for the Steelers @ Bengals game.

Anybody available to show me the course? :cool:

Played the course with co-designers Fred Salaz and Bob Herbert - two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet in the sport.

Three words: Best. Course. Ever. :cool:

For those of you not aware, the second round of the 2011 KY State Championships at Idlewild DGC was canceled due to flash flooding. The course was simply unplayable. The meandering creek which slowly winds throughout the course was not so slow and meandering on Saturday afternoon. I don't know how much rain fell, but it was a lot.

I was curious if anyone has photographic images of the flooding? I know there are lots of people who would love to see pictures.

For those of you not aware, the second round of the 2011 KY State Championships at Idlewild DGC was canceled due to flash flooding. The course was simply unplayable. The meandering creek which slowly winds throughout the course was not so slow and meandering on Saturday afternoon. I don't know how much rain fell, but it was a lot.

I was curious if anyone has photographic images of the flooding? I know there are lots of people who would love to see pictures.


Bruce posted some videos on our message board.
http://discontinuum.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=6018.0

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