Ben Callaway
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Hardest course in Iowa?
For me this course was the hardest in Iowa for its constant wind with water everywhere, incredibly difficult wood shots that are crucial to hit and the grind of finishing 24 straight holes while climbing up steep hills.
The park recently had to drain the lake for erosion and the areas needing fixed were back filled and replaced with large rocks (as you’ll see in the video). They also built habitats for the aquatic wildlife and in order to get their equipment in they took down a lot of trees that defined many holes and took away their teeth (so to speak). They also built a concrete walking path which runs through a few holes in the middle stretch of the course. So some walking spectators might need a warning before you just rip it.
All in all the park needed to fix these issues otherwise the baskets near the shore wouldn’t even be able to stay there and it would need a complete redesign. I still think it does but I digress.
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  • @ChadEng-p7i
    @ChadEng-p7i 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad to see this course played so well. Even with the missing trees and it playing a few strokes easier, it’s still a bear! I play it pretty much every time I’m back in the QCs. Thanks for the video, Ben!

  • @gavinhills2763
    @gavinhills2763 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Starting a new job in the quad cities. Gonna need some top course recommendations.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Camden 1 and 2, Westlake park, devils glen park, middle park, prospect park, eastern park, goose creek and Richmond hill park. To name a few 😄

  • @holdenhagerman4834
    @holdenhagerman4834 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you played Wildcat Bluff? Might give this a run for its money on difficulty

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have! That course is very challenging arguably right up there for toughest. I’m just biased towards Westlake mostly because it’s giving me the biggest trouble during competition.

  • @mickjalinsky
    @mickjalinsky 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Come out to Sterling and do a round at Sinnissippi

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe one day

  • @FCdrums
    @FCdrums 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can we get some action from C2!?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes I will some day but I’ll need help with that one, camera setups are tricky when you’re by yourself on that course.

  • @eder8507123
    @eder8507123 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I never knew about this course! I usually play at Eastern (more my level) but I sometimes drive past this park and think it would be a nice place to camp. I'll have to check it out sometime!

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Definitely worth checking out! Now’s a good time to play with the lake being frozen.

  • @joschloe
    @joschloe 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What camera/mic do you use?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just my iPhone and Boya wireless microphones.

  • @geneentinger6405
    @geneentinger6405 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would love to see a vid at wildcat. Not sure how close you are, or how easy filming would be.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe ☝️ day!

  • @DankPanda
    @DankPanda 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If your ever in the waterloo area, exchange park, big woods, deerwood.. all really good courses

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Definitely played exchange a few times. Never the other two though, if I’m there I’ll check them out!

  • @kingkongxiong7154
    @kingkongxiong7154 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the content wish you would tell us what disc your throwing and why you chose that disc. Keep it up alway one of my favorite putter on tour

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I might for future content or atleast have a quick picture pop up on screen before I throw. Right now I want the audience to just enjoy the disc golf that’s happening.

  • @julianseyal
    @julianseyal 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kind of reminds me of Clevland lake in KC. One of the many gems in Kansas City.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don’t know if I’ve played that one before.

    • @julianseyal
      @julianseyal 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ what courses have you played in KC other than bad rock I’ll assume?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ waterworks, blue valley, swope, cliff drive and bad rock.

    • @julianseyal
      @julianseyal 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ oh mannn lol you been in some interesting parts of town I see I work downtown those are some rough areas cliff is basically abandoned at this point I’ve been in unsafe stations there when I practice on break alone. I say this with all respect but you’ve been led astray! Although swope/cliff are just wide open courses for bombs away. Waterworks bees knees instant classic (new teepees and layouts too) black hoof gold level wooded track well manicured and free to play. Play “the tips” for uber challenge only pros could score (but fair) Bad Rock of course Clevland Lake mixture of park and wooded, reminds me of your video a bit with lakes Cedar: just pretty fairways lined by cedar trees, clear lines, scoreable but specific Legacy: nice park style as well, the back 9 gets more challenging Rosedale Park: old heads love it park style course, can be really busy as it’s closest to down town If you had time for two I would say black hoof and clevland lake. Then revisit waterworks on way out. I’ve only been playing less than two years but feel fortunate to be in KC as I feel spoiled. Iowa looks to be abundant in courses too!

  • @julianseyal
    @julianseyal 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What was that spit out 😂😂 thanks for the comedy

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed 😄

  • @Exploitiv
    @Exploitiv 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ben have there ever been any tournaments filmed here before?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes! There’s Jomez footage of this course from 2019.

  • @Exploitiv
    @Exploitiv 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For a second on hole 3 I thought there was a dude sleeping on the bench. But it must be freezing there

  • @crazycajun868
    @crazycajun868 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you change putters and Are you still putting with the roach

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did. I switched to the CT swirl Kratos during my practice rounds at Jonesboro this year.

  • @DiscOutpost
    @DiscOutpost 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful scenery, excellent camera shots and of course, stellar disc golf. Thanks for the relaxing content. Gonna go out and play now. BTW: You sort of look like a young Cory Feldman...but you're probably too young to know who that is. Good luck in 2025!

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you and you’re welcome. Haha I appreciate the comparison. “Hey I’m in the prime of my youth and I’ll only be young once”

  • @miniroman
    @miniroman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I haven't seen this course since they did work on the property and it's a bummer about the trees that were removed. The course still looks like it has plenty of teeth and you definitely made it look too easy in this video.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's always fun to see what you can make look easy, right? However I did play with the wind down and in the fall when the rough is more forgiving

  • @TafeHemler
    @TafeHemler 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I absolutely love this course and I've only played it once (twice). It was the grand opening tournament and an attempted two-a-day with all divisions, Int/Rec were sent away after lunch. Pro/Adv still finished in the dark for the last few holes.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That sounds like westlake 😄

  • @pinaten
    @pinaten 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They really opened up hole 12. That used to be such a tough approach into the green. You made that look so easy!!!

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I miss the old hole. Such a tough birdie. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @pinaten
    @pinaten 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They really opened up hole 12. That used to be such a tough approach into the green.

  • @queueburt8392
    @queueburt8392 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wish they would update this course and add it back to the rumble. they have the entire other side of the lakes to build another course if they really wanted.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@queueburt8392 I was told the reason it wasn’t in the mix was too many people complained about how bad the rough was to play in so they took it out of rotation also because of the construction. Maybe one year soon it will comeback! 🤞🏻

    • @ChadEng-p7i
      @ChadEng-p7i 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      For the record, there’s two additional courses sketched out at that property. One on the north side (over the road from 10 and 11), and another one on the east side (over the bay from hole 19). The county was only interested in one at the time we built it, but feel free to ask again. They were great to work with!

  • @treemd26
    @treemd26 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know those shots are a lot harder than you made them look. Lots of changes out there since last time I played

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They certainly are. I’m also playing in the fall so all the rough is scarce. Makes the fairways seems HUGE.

  • @colinjpoe74005
    @colinjpoe74005 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow hole 8! Being able to see the basket is crazy!!!

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right??

  • @murphyd8205
    @murphyd8205 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do they have any tournaments here these days? I drive by this place all the time but never had a chance to play

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not as often these days. I’ve heard the park is hard to deal with at times and course maintenance is huge being 24 holes.

  • @evanbamford1096
    @evanbamford1096 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bro shot -20 casually

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wasn’t even keeping score. Just throwing shots. I was fortunate to have conditions on my side though.

  • @NickCarroll
    @NickCarroll 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Heya, just a heads up: to keep the mic secure, you want to attach it to the brim of the cap, just before the visor. Not on the bill/visor itself. It's a lot more secure that way. I've dropped these mics myself, so hopefully this helps you. 🙂 (great video, btw!)

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Appreciate the insight! 👍🏻👍🏻 and thank you!

    • @NickCarroll
      @NickCarroll 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BenCallaway No problem! Always glad to see you drop these videos. Your form is so much fun to watch!

  • @shannonslutts6432
    @shannonslutts6432 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That drive and aproach on 18 were nasty! My favorite course in the area for sure.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Shannon!

  • @Disc_golphin
    @Disc_golphin 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This course should rlly be on the pro tour, I remember watching Paul Mcbeth shred this course in some tournament.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      “The Rumble” is the event you’re thinking of!

    • @drewk5972
      @drewk5972 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      its a great challenging course for most people, but the touring pros destroy this course. and with the rough basically gone on a few of the holes, i do think its "too easy" for them.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @drewk5972 idk about “destroy” and I agree it’s not tour ready in its current layout. That being said with some trees missing from construction the rough on holes 3, 5, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 24 are still very much there.

  • @danieloshaughnessy8476
    @danieloshaughnessy8476 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I remember playing with Mike there, and teeing off on a windy day, from the berm and my two best dics just sailing right into the lake! How many times have you gone swimming there to get your discs back?😁

  • @LeonardYoung
    @LeonardYoung 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Make the hardest holes look ez and the straight forward ones hard 😢

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I get bored.

  • @bigsmokiee55
    @bigsmokiee55 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You got some smooth form Ben. I love the silence as well. Nice change from the monologues Broderic, Ezra, Brodie, and Big Jerm have when I’m tryna watch some DG. Come to Lockport IL and shoot the Canyons. You’d love that course. Lots of discraft enthusiasts there

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I appreciate the love. I still haven’t played the canyons believe or not. Definitely have to make a trip.

    • @bigsmokiee55
      @bigsmokiee55 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I believe it. Touring pro. Not from IL. It’s a better time than shooting Northwoods, guarantee that. Reach out to Sean and he’ll make sure you have a great experience. If I see you there you gotta show me how to play 100 points better than my rating lol

  • @RawreyEdits
    @RawreyEdits หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish I was this good using backhand and forehand

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Practice makes improvements. I got where I am simply throwing one after another.

    • @RawreyEdits
      @RawreyEdits หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ That’s true! See you on tour one day!

  • @Filth532
    @Filth532 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you do fall lefty throws yet

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not yet. But that will happen. Putts as well? Or just tee shots and approach’s?

  • @TheYabuk
    @TheYabuk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang man you throw so well dude. I always root for you btw when you are in the lead.

  • @TheYabuk
    @TheYabuk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also whats up with everyone just playing 9 in hard conditions ?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a wife and we homeschool our daughter. Can’t be out here for hours.

    • @TheYabuk
      @TheYabuk หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BenCallaway Didnt know that and im just saying out here in The claw we spin put cause of very high winds. Respect you Ben Btw didnt mean anything harmful =D

  • @TheYabuk
    @TheYabuk หลายเดือนก่อน

    get a berg for this

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im sponsored by Discraft wouldn’t make sense for me to use a disc that’s made by a competing manufacturer

    • @TheYabuk
      @TheYabuk หลายเดือนก่อน

      @BenCallaway still would be a solid choice for that challenge lol

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ you’re not wrong!

    • @TheYabuk
      @TheYabuk หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BenCallaway Glad you dont disagree also im sorry if i shit on your sponsor, i have multiple disc from them and even one of your stamps lol so its all good bud. =)

  • @__Dill__
    @__Dill__ หลายเดือนก่อน

    Futting

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha yes.

  • @treemd26
    @treemd26 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did those baskets ever do to you?! Seems like you were trying to break them in two lol love it!

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just proving that veterans can actually catch the disc.

  • @CarterG_DiscGolf
    @CarterG_DiscGolf หลายเดือนก่อน

    what camera and mic do you use?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Simple iPhone 13 and Boya wireless mics

    • @CarterG_DiscGolf
      @CarterG_DiscGolf หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BenCallawayappreciate it!

  • @Disc_golphin
    @Disc_golphin หลายเดือนก่อน

    The lack of commentary was very refreshing and peaceful. Also cool discs

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏🏻 I appreciate you saying this! And the discs are cool 😎

  • @sweetsugar7473
    @sweetsugar7473 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dope track

  • @KadenGoodyear
    @KadenGoodyear หลายเดือนก่อน

    quick question. is a nebula more or less overstable than a malta

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Less stable than a Malta. Imagine throwing a buzzz that can handle wind, that’s a nebula.

    • @KadenGoodyear
      @KadenGoodyear หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BenCallaway sounds perfect. can't really trust good ol buzz rn so def gonna get a nebula

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fantastic.

  • @MegaLaban12345
    @MegaLaban12345 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet video! Discgolf asmr

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🏻

  • @PaulKransDiscGolf
    @PaulKransDiscGolf หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the routine of taking a big inhale through your nose after every single throw. Something I’ll have to consider incorporating into my game.

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’ll be surprised the wonders it can do for your game.

  • @marcofedrizzi
    @marcofedrizzi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh yeah, and shout out Jake Wolf! You can drop my disc off at Iron Lion, haha. Thanks Ben you the man!

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol you got it! Nicely done! ✅

  • @marcofedrizzi
    @marcofedrizzi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well that was the most casual -15 I've ever seen at eastern...Great round Ben!

  • @oaktownhaze4198
    @oaktownhaze4198 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about hole 19?

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      Completely forgot about it! But with how I was throwing and putting that day it was a birdie 😎

  • @aldenharris18
    @aldenharris18 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My hero

    • @BenCallaway
      @BenCallaway หลายเดือนก่อน

      You always know just what to say. 😑

  • @joshstorms1131
    @joshstorms1131 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is how smooth everyone envisions their round going before they get to a course like this.

  • @1awesome180
    @1awesome180 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ngl the throw and then walk away is cold 🥶