Hole 1
Observatory next to hole 1Hole 7 basketHole 6
United States/Massachusetts/Amherst

Umass Orchard Hill

Amherst, Massachusetts

3.2

(312 ratings)
54m

Est. time

1.4mi

Est. length

Hilly

Elevation

Moderate difficulty

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Caution
Last hole has construction. OB is dangerous. If you go out, say goodbye to your disc.
4 days ago

About the course

The 1st hole begins adjacent to the campus observatory, which is the highest point on campus. Views of the surrounding mountains can be seen from the 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th holes. The 2nd and 3rd holes run in the northerly direction, moving users to a beautiful on-site pond that is adjacent to the 4th tee. The 4th hole is the tightest, and longest on the course, where players are moved near large blackberry brambles that were in the exact location of environmental test plots back in the late 19th century. The 5th and 6th tees are framed by equestrian relics, while the 7th hole provides views of Mount Toby as players emerge from the tightly wooded fairway. The 8th and 9th holes connect back to Orchard Hill Residential Area, bringing visible promotion to the sport and Innova baskets by this densely populated portion of campus.
9 holes
Dirt Tees
DISCatcher Pro (original) Targets
Mixed use
College/university
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
No restroom available
Established in 2013

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Upkeep
2.2
Shot variety/design
3.5
Tee areas
1.5
Signage/wayfinding
2.4
Amenities
1.0
Scenery/views
3.4
jjr007

@jjr007

56

With some support from the college this could have been great. Multi-million dollar projects going on around campus, but they can't spare the cash to make this course how it should be. A little money, and making use of their Stockbridge program to maintain and expand this course, could make it something to be proud of. I don't hold out much hope for that.

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smoney

@smoney

85

Really cool area for a course. Could easily accommodate 18 good holes with some strategic design. A few holes could be immediately improved with just some small tee/pin adjustments. Can see it getting pretty overgrown in the summer, but it’s a good winter course. Has a lot of potential with some time and effort

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How do I get to Umass Orchard Hill?
You can get directions to Umass Orchard Hill by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 42.39336790576951, -72.5206329222284 in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Umass Orchard Hill?
Umass Orchard Hill is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of Umass Orchard Hill?
Umass Orchard Hill has 9 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Moderate". The typical disc golf round at Umass Orchard Hill takes about 1 hour and covers approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km).
How highly rated is Umass Orchard Hill by the disc golf community?
Umass Orchard Hill has an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 312 community reviews.
What amenities are available at Umass Orchard Hill?
Umass Orchard Hill offers the following amenities: 9 disc golf holes, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas.
When is the best time to play at Umass Orchard Hill?
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What are the current conditions of the disc golf course at Umass Orchard Hill?
Current disc golf course conditions: Last hole has construction. OB is dangerous. If you go out, say goodbye to your disc.. Check the course details above for the most recent updates on the disc golf course status and any temporary changes.
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