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# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 5:46 PM 10 comments
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Hole # 16

The big oak right in front of you is evil and has ruined many rounds. Therefore it's a straight shot under the evil oak to the side of the hill. With a severe slope to the right, right is bad. If the basket is in position A, a big heizer up and around the oak is an option. Position B is behind the far tree on the right. Position C was recently found and is just a little long and right of A.
LengthElevation
To C292 ft.-1
To B267 ft.-13
To A266 ft.-3

Satelite Image
From TeeZoom up of Basket in A from Tee
From TeeFrom Basket in Position A

Nice view back up the hill with #16 in Position B and 15 in D, in the background.


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:51 AM 1 comments
Hole # 16

Hole # 15

As with #14, this hole has very different pin locations which make the hole easy or very difficult. Position A is the shortest, most birdiable, and is a simple straight away shot - think ace! Position B is behind the last tree on the right and with a perfect throw is very birdiable. Position C and D (the tournament position) are brutal as the baskets sit on the ridge where the wind is at it's worst. So two good throws can leave you with a normally easy 15 footer, but with a 15mph wind, it seems like a 20 foot put.
LengthElevation
To D344 ft.+62
To C293 ft.+55
To B243 ft.+50
To A

235 ft.

+22

 Satelite Image
From Tee From Basket in Position A

A more recent photo (with baskets) from behind the loonnng 'D' position.

Looking from above 'D' position towards basket in 'B' position.


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:35 AM 2 comments
Hole # 15

Hole # 14

This hole has 5 very different pin locations. Position A is the shortest, most birdiable, and is at the top of the hill on the right. Position B is tucked into the trees behind the 3rd large oak. Position C is the traditional position and is in the middle of the field to the left of the trees. A MONSTER Tee was added up the hill near the 7th left T position in 2005 in preparation for the PDGA Match Play Championships, but was never used. This new T is fun when the basket is in C or D, but not much fun in the wind. As of 11/2006 a new tournament position, E, was located near the lake making 14 a full 700 feet from the monster tee and 472 from the short t. In January of 2007 we found yet another 'lost' sleeve which we made position D, and renamed the new long one to "E". "C", "D" and "E" are great long left to right throws with great views of the lake.

TeeBasketLengthElevation
LongE712 ft.-90
LongD663 ft.-85
LongC592 ft.-78
LongB572 ft.-68
LongA

559 ft.

-0

ShortE472 ft.-42
ShortD418 ft.-37
ShortC327 ft.-29
ShortB283 ft. -6
ShortA

250 ft.

+3

Satelite Image

From Tee Towards Position A

 From Basket in Position B
From the monster Tee. Nice view eh?

Basket C Position

Nice view of 'E' Basket


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:20 AM 4 comments
Hole # 14

Hole # 13

Across the open field, gradual uphill shot with no hazards except the wind. This is a hard 3 with the basket in position C.
LengthElevation
To C514 ft.+28
To B400 ft.+19
To A385 ft.+24
 Satelite Image
From Tee From Basket


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 8:15 PM 2 comments
Hole # 13

Hole # 12

Thread the gap across the gully to the opposite hillside. The hill slopes down to the right and the lake will come into play if you loose it in the wind. Long lost position C was re-discovered in the Spring of 2006 and hugs the lake and is only used when the lake level is low during the summer. Yet another long position, D, was found spring 2007 and requires a long throw that is traditionally directly into the wind. When you finish the hole and walk to 13, look back to the basket and enjoy the view.

LengthElevation
To D372 ft.-20
To C344 ft.-29
To B309 ft.-21
To A242 ft.+6

Satelite Image
From Tee From Basket back to Tee

Looking at the basket with a nice view.

Basket in B


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 8:03 PM 1 comments
Hole # 12

Hole # 11

Most people use the short Tee on this hole, which is a shot straight up the path through the trees. This is probably one of the best birdie opporunities on the entire course. The B position is outside of the grove of trees. The A position is in the trees. The long Tee is used in tournaments and makes this a pretty technical shot.
TeeBasket LengthElevation
LongB253 ft.+33
LongA213 ft.+26
ShortB190 ft.+25
ShortA151 ft.+18
 Satelite Image
From Tee From Basket


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:59 PM 2 comments
Hole # 11

Hole # 10

The first really tight drive under the oak trees with gradual left turn under the trees. Water is O.B. to the right. This is the beginning of "Roger's Run" (10, 11 and 12), named for Roger Cansler and his ability to get all 3 after a tough Hole 9.

LengthElevation
To B311 ft.-5
To A242 ft.-4
 Satelite Image
From Tee From Basket


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:48 PM 0 comments
Hole # 10

Hole # 9 - Sinclair Highway

Loonnnggg, straight hole down tree line with O.B. along entire right side. Basket locations before and after last grouping of oaks. Yes, this hole is 1,000 ft. long and is really a par 5 for all practical purposes. We know of only a few 3's ever on this hole. The hole runs parallel to the golf course, so please be quiet. This hole is known as 'Sinclair Highway' after the first head pro and course designer.
LengthElevation
To B1,049 ft.-52
To A968 ft.-50
 Satelite Image
From Tee From Basket

The Drive
3rd Shot


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:15 PM 2 comments
Hole # 9 - Sinclair Highway

Hole # 8 - Hwy 101

Straight up to the trees and rocks. Severe down slope on the left side. O.B. is present beyond the target. Also known as Hwy 101 as the hole is 303' or 101 yards and US 101 Links the ParInfinity Club(Hole Sponsor) and the UFOS.
LengthElevation
To B303 ft.+28
To A285 ft.+26
 Satelite Image
From Tee From Behind Long Basket Position towards the tee.
Looking down past tee, past 7 and 13


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:08 PM 0 comments
Hole # 8 - Hwy 101

Hole # 7

From either tee to either basket this shot works around the trees to a basket tucked on the other side of the grove of trees close to the tree line. From the right tee (the 'traditional' tee), there is an alternative route directly through the trees for those feeling lucky or without a big arm. As of summer 2006 there is now a new 2nd basket location to the left of the traditional position. When the basket is in the left position, use the left tee.

TeeBasketLengthElevation
RightA207 ft.-37
RightB230 ft.-37
LeftA234 ft.-34
LeftB190 ft.-34
Satelite Image
From Left Tee From Right Tee
View at Basket

A good view back at the hole from in back of the 8th tee.

A good side view of the hole from the 8th Fairway


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 5:55 PM 1 comments
Hole # 7

Hole # 6 - Lookout

Now for some fun. Straight down the hill to four very different pin positions. Position A is a great ace run, but very easy too go long or short. Position B leaves a tough put if you are left of the basket. Position C is easy to heizer over the hill to the left when the wind is left to right. Position D was added in December of 2005 and is tricky. Position D is in the trees in back of position C; plant your drive in the trees above it and hope it drops down for an easy birdie. A new Position E was added sometime in 2006 and is a nice subtle change from "C".

LengthElevation
To E372 ft.-85
To D440 ft.-85
To C380 ft.-78
To B374 ft.-69
To A271 ft.-56
 Satelite Image
From Tee From the basket
Driving

Dan Soderberg


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 5:29 PM 3 comments
Hole # 6 - Lookout

Hole # 5

Straight shot to the side of the hill. The fairway slopes sharply down to the left and as with the first 3 holes, you don't want to go left. Watch out for poison oak to the right.

This hole has had some recent enhancements. There are two new T's uphill and to the right of the traditional T. The longest T makes this an exciting drive, but you probably want a spotter. There is also a new basket position to the left of the A position just behind the oak tree.

TeeBasketLengthElevation
LongD401 ft.-20
LongC445 ft-18
LongB419 ft-7
LongA372 ft-10
ShortD303 ft-3
ShortC380 ft-1
ShortB349 ft+10
ShortA290 ft+1
 Satelite Image
From Tee From the B position before baskets.


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 5:17 PM 1 comments
Hole # 5

Hole # 4

Except for basket locations C and D, this is the first realistic birdie opportunity you will have unless you play 2 from the short tee. The short pin is a gradual left turn under the visible oak trees. A strong right-handed backhand can work around the trees or a forhand/roller shot can also be used to get under the trees. Location, B, is a bit trickier as the trees in front of the T block the direct rout. So a big heizer or anheizer to heizer is needed. If you can park position C you are really good. Position D was added in December of 2005 and is a tough par. It's way back under the trees and as with position C, makes for a tough 3.

LengthElevation
To D230 ft.+27
To C239 ft.+27
To B231 ft.+2
To A215 ft.+15
 Satelite Image
From TeeFrom basket B
From the 'C' basket

View of 'A' Basket


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 4:49 PM 2 comments
Hole # 4

Hole # 3 - Grandma's House

Not only are the views on this hole gorgeous, it's simply a fantastic disc golf hole. Known as "Grandmas House" (over the hills and through the woods,...) a long downhill drive to the right and the fairway enters the trees. 3 pin locations are tucked in the trees, 2 across the seasonal streambed. The 2 short/left pin locations are visible in the trees from the short T, but the long right pin location is not. The back right basket location is used in tournament play and makes this hole very par 4ish. Use a spotter if throwing from the long tee. By the way, the photos are old as we have baskets, not tone poles now.

TeeBasketLengthElevation
LongC639 ft.+37
LongB607 ft-16
LongA518 ft+1
ShortC495 ft+11
ShortB.458 ft-39
ShortA.369 ft-22
 Satelite Image
View from short T on 3rd hole Epic view of the course from the short Tee on 3
From Long Tee From the short T
from short basket from long basket
Another shot from the short Tee

# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 9:49 AM 2 comments
Hole # 3 - Grandma's House

Hole # 2

As with 1, from the long tee this is a hard hole and is very easy to get a 4. The hole is a gradual right turn and the hill slopes sharply downward to the left. As with the first hole, left is misserable. Poison Oak along the right side of the fairway. Position A is under the far trees to the right. Position B is straight/right and is visible. Position C is tough as it's long and behind the far trees. If you play from the long T a spotter is strongly advised.
TeeBasketLengthElevation
LongC362 ft.+18
LongB335 ft.+8
LongA295 ft.+5
ShortC232 ft.+28
ShortB205 ft.+18
ShortA165 ft.+15

View from the long T.

'A' position basket.

Nice view of B position.


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 5:53 AM 2 comments
Hole # 2

Hole # 1 - Up, Up and Away

This is a pretty extreme start for any round of Disc Golf. The hole is all uphill and 3 of the 4 pin locations make it a very difficult 3 for anyone without a very big arm. As a result, when the pin is in the longer positions, this hole is really a par 4 for non-professionals. Go left and you will be misserable.
Tee

Basket

 Length Elevation
Long D 478 ft. +99
Long C (original) 453 ft. +81
Long B 375 ft. +60
Long A 304 ft. +66
Short D 308 ft. +63
Short C 283 ft. +45
Short B 177 ft. +20
Short A 83 ft. +10
 Satelite Image
From Tee View from basket. From Basket in Position B
From Basket in Long Position (C)

The walk up to the tee.


# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 10:06 AM 4 comments
Hole # 1 - Up, Up and Away

Course Map

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# posted by United Flyers of Sonoma @ 7:02 AM
Course Map

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