Disc Golf Course

Hole 1:   Hulley House    Par 4
Hurley House to Vedder recycle bin

It has been argued by many righties in my day that this course caters to the southpaw huckers. This is completely and entirely true, I will not deny it. The first hole is no exception: lefty advantage is obvious. It has happened rarely but I have seen right handers taco their discs against the pole holding up the hurley house porch roof less than a yard from their release points. I would suggest going the way of the road, but don't hit the parked cars: negative points awarded for each car hit.

Hole 2:   Smith Quad Par 3
Vedder Dumpster to Smilth recycle bin

Lefty Advantage! Don't hit the tree, don't hit Vedder and you've got a good chance for 2. Make your Vedder invasion here, if you know anyone that should have come out, but said they had too much work.
Caution: High Disc swiping area.

Hole 3:   Over the toxic waters Par 4
Smith Dumpster to concrete base of second lightpost from the left in parking lot directly below Botany Building

The tee off is critical here. If you leave it short, you might be lucky and have a second shot from dry land, but most likely you'll be in the water. Actually, I wouldn't call it water; it's more like stagnant juices oozing out of the cafe.

Hole 4:   Around the LC Par 5
Southwest corner of botany building lower parking lot to ventilation grate on the west side of the LC cafeteria patio

This is one of my favorite holes. If played well, four good shots will get you a birdie here. At tee off you have a choice of "going up" or "going down." Being a much better golfer than Carmen, the well-known "going up" activist, I think 9 times out of 10 the down route will yield the better score.
Oh, on a side note Lefty Advantage on this hole, too.

Hole 5:   Bison Statue Par 5
LC Patio to Bison Statue

After you grab your disc out of the sticky ventilation shaft, it's off to the Bison statue. I recommend some kind of roller for the first shot because it's all downhill, so you're bound to get lots of distance. Watch for traffic when going across the street. To finish you must hit "animal." Whether it be head, hindquarters, or leg, any part of the Bison is good.

Hole 6:    Rooke Pillar Par 4
Bison Statue to Leftmost pillar in front of Rooke Chapel

I once spent half of an hour shaking a tree to dislodge a disc here. Go the way of the road, and don't hit the pillar too hard. It is bound to attract public safety.

Hole 7:    Flagpole Hole Par 3
Chapel steps to base of Flagpole in front of Matthewson Gates

If anyone ever nails this on the first shot, please contact the Mudshark Disc Golf Miracle Agency. I suppose it's possible but I don't think I'll see it in my lifetime. Anyway, you must hit the pole anywhere above the square base or the shot is not good. This is a good wrestling hole because there is plenty of soft grass.

Hole 8:    Over the Gates Par 4
North side of Matthewson gates to concrete base of inconspicuous lamp post

This is possibly the least interesting hole of the course, the only redeeming quality being the first throw. Since the shot is over the gates it requires a huck that rises quickly or a powerful hammer. This is where the tired old men and the studious ones head off for the night.

Hole 9:    Observatory hole Par 6
Parking lot beside football practice field to double doors on the back of the observatory

The longest hole in disc golf existence (in the Susquehanna valley) finishes off the front nine. To the left and right are two death traps so throw it straight on the first shot. After that it's 4,5,6, maybe 7 more shots til you get to the doors, so enjoy the ride.

Hole 10:    Swartz Bench Par 4
Observatory to bench (back, left side of Swartz)

This used to be a straight shot, but then Bucknell built some nameless Residence smack in the middle of the fairway. This makes it interesting, though. The weirdest shot I ever saw here ended up resting in front of Tower House, which if you look on the map is so far out of the way that it seems it would be impossible to throw it there.

Hole 11:    Over Swartz Par 3
Behind Swartz mini-wall to, when facing Swartz from library, front left trash can

This separates the Sharks from the Frosh. Get the tee shot onto Swartz quad and you're golden. Otherwise, there are at least a dozen locations to lose your disc.
Caution: High Disc Swiping Zone

Hole 12:    Library Recycling Bin Par 3
Swartz quad to Library recycling bin

Justin likes to hook-up on this hole. Actually, that's a lie. This hole is so short, it's possible to get a hole-in-one-half. Yeah, that's a lie, too.

Hole 13:    Pit of Death Par 5
Library recycling bin to triangular billboard on the other side of the library

The Pit of Death has its name for many reasons. I lost my best friend, Andrew Pazzuli, freshman year to its depths. My right ring finger can also be found underneath its matted plants of stench. Approximately 5,065,700 discs are rotting there in the Pit as of January 7, 2002, with another 10,000 each day being added to its victim list. It is a sad state of affairs this pit of death. Please avoid it at all costs. And whatever you do, don't let anyone go in after his disc alone (unless you don't want to see him again).

Hole 14:    Quad hole Par 4
Triangular Billboard to star-shaped flower bed on top of Freas Hall

If you're still playing here, you either live downhill somewhere and you figure you have to walk this way anyway OR you're a die-hard golfer. This is usually where I go back and order pizza. I figure when I live downhill next year, I'll probably just finish the course every time, ordering pizza at the LC. Anyway, you have to throw something different for each stroke on this hole. Only once have I seen anyone actually try to finish and run out of throws, this poor soul being Buda. Had I known, I would have tried to give him options: backhand, forehand, hammer, scoober, rev, thumber, between the legs, backwards between the legs, behind the back, kick pass, push pass, rabid squirrel, old-school forehand, old-school forehand gone backhand, skipper, forehand roller, backhand roller, backhand on the forehand side, forehand blade, backhand blade, and the high release both forehand and backhand. If you run out of throws use your other hand or a foot.

Hole 15:    LC "statue" Par 4
Top of Freas Hall to LC "statue"

Don't get on either side of the trees here; try to stay in between them. Watch out for public safety. Stay low and use stealth.
Caution: Watch out for bicyclists. They'll intentionally run over your disc, then claim they were "trying to avoid it". Bunch of filthy liars.

Hole 16:    Stop Sign Par 3
LC Arches to Stop sign across from Botany Building

Lefty Advantage once again. If you throw something bendy and long here, it's an easy 3. Otherwise, try to slide the disc down the road to the sign. Make sure you hit the actual sign and not the post. Otherwise, in the words of Yoda, count it does not. Smell the victory of finishing all 18 holes, you're almost there.

Hole 17:    Art Building Billboard Par 4
Entrance to Taylor parking lot to Triangular billboard in front of the Art buiding

There is a forest of trees in the fairway of this hole. A roller on the second shot is a good solution. Watch out for the water on the 3rd shot. Please don't golf on this hole if it's during finals week and I'm taking an exam in the Art Building.

Hole 18:    Vedder "statue" Par 2.5
Art Buidling sidewalk pillars to Vedder "statue"

I hope to see a hole-in-one on this hole some day. It would be a thing of beauty. It's quite a long throw, but requires accuracy. I've seen some very close shots and I still dream at night of hitting this shot. Once you finish this hole you will have a great sense of pride and realize how much time you have wasted. Ask yourself: Was it worth it? You won't know the answer unless you finish all 18.

Bonus Hole    No par
Description top secret

If it so happens that it's a tie game after this 18 holes, or you feel like one more hole of golf, this hole will hit the spot. This is the tiebreaker, so if it's still tied after this hole, rosham for the winner. Few have gone the bonus hole route, so consider yourself elite if you know where it goes.

This course has been around for years and years, and continues to be a tradition even outside of the Mudshark circle. It's pretty common to see people playing the course who aren't on the ultimate team. To avoid scuffles with public safety and the bustle of the day, it is better to golf at night. Die hard golfers will golf at any time, though, even on afternoons during finals week. Anyway, here's the course. Just place your mouse over any of the holes to reveal the descriptions.