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Cedar Hill Park

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DTChazin
Experience: 15 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

The Cornerstone of Nashville DG 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A. Challenge - This courses pushes amateurs and pros to be on top of their game at all times. Ceilings are low. Fairways are a premium. A bad kick can turn a par 3 into a 5 real quick, but I think that only adds a fun tension. The challenge is balanced. Whereas some other courses like Cane Ridge or Seven Oaks have some REALLY tough holes and then some inexplicably easy ones, Cedar Hill is a solid level of hard the whole time. Of course this varies with pin positions, but I believe this holds true most of the year
B. Shot shaping/variability - You're going to throw hyzers, hyzer flips, anhyzer flexes, spikes, flicks, backhands...everything. No two holes are the same. We got elevation going uphill and downhill, doglegs left and right, low ceilings, bombers, holes ranging from 200 (when in short positions) to 770+ (Hole 18 where you at). Mostly par 3s, with a few par 4s (occasionally a casual par 5 when not in tournament par system).
C. Beat in - Like your favorite disc, this course is wonderfully beat in. The Cedar Hill 7 and MCDG have done more work to this course than can be counted. Fairways are beautifully crafted, clear, receiving consistent touch ups. Foot paths are defined and the course has an intuitive flow that starts and ends in the same place so you could run it back if you wanted. A solo round could be played in as little as 50 minutes but if you take your time, expect 90 minutes.
D. Multiple pin positions/tee pads - Every hole has 3-6 pin positions that are indicated on older, but very accurate signs at each tee pad. Each tee pad is poured, textured concrete, great for all weather; bonus each hole has a bench too! I personally like the idea that course could be a little different each time you go. As if the course itself is alive. All holes have Innova DISCatchers with a red band featuring the hole number to avoid confusion.
E. Parking - Plenty of parking at holes 1, 10, 17 and at multiple other locations in the park. Parking lots at 1 and 17 have practice baskets.

Cons:

A. Muddy after rain - It's an unfortunate reality of disc golf. When you cut down trees, there's going to be loose earth and erosion. Cedar is no exception. Holes 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and the greens of 18 are liable to have some muddy footing.
B. Pavilion parties - Hole 17 is liable to have a gathering of non disc golfers for a birthday party, but this is a public park and one of the only places you could potentially need to ask some folks who may be oblivious to flying plastic to keep an eye out.
C. Protect your skin - In the summer time especially, Cedar Hill has a high concentration of chiggers, Lone Star ticks, and poison oak. While I may look like a dummy, I wear pants and long sleeves in 95 degree heat and use my DEET spray religiously to avoid itching after rounds. Others seem to have no problem in shorts and shirtless, but that's just my personal experience.
D. Facilities - There are no permanent facilities to relieve yourself on the course. There are Porto-johns aka Porto-potties aka Honey Buckets in the park entering from Old Hickory Blvd and on some holes on the course (the walk between the longer hole 9 positions to the long tee for hole 10 for example has one). No running water either so bring your own full bottles/jugs.
E. Trash cans - Not in the best condition and present at about 35-40% of tee pads, there's not a whole lot else to say.
F. Crowded on weekends - Yup, it's popular, not the foot traffic of Seven Oaks, but Saturday or Sunday at 1 PM, you're going be running into groups and likely going to be waiting at a tee pad or two.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a gem. I am a Nashville native, played ultimate at the high school, college, club, and pro level for 20 years and transitioned to disc golf in summer of 2019. Since that time I've made the 15 minute drive from West End to Cedar 2-3 times per month. To me hole 7 is iconic. 10 and 17 are pretty epic as well.

If I could I'd rate this course 4.35. I admit I am a big Cedar Hill booster over other courses like Seven Oaks, which many people enjoy, but this is my cup of tea.
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JHNashville
Experience: 8.8 years 18 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Fantastic layout 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 2, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A lot of variance within the course. Dogleg lefts and rights galore with some good distance on some. No spray and prays.

Park was extremely clean. A few random pieces of trash but in all, a very well maintained course with some gorgeous fairways.
Definitely a few scenic holes.

Teepads are extremely comfortable with very good grip and ample space. Teepad maps are very accurate and up to date on pin location.
Trashcans at most of the tees (Not #17).
Not a confusing layout. Only hole that was slightly hard to find was #16. (Cross the street to find the teepad.)

The last two holes are extremely fun drives. Downhill with wide open space.

Hole 18's basket and Hole 1's teepad are very close, making it an easy course to immediately replay.

Gravel walking paths line the fairways of a few of the holes, giving the player the choice to walk on flatter ground.

Cons:

Not many cons to this course.
Like stated above, teepad #16 was slightly hard to find.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, a very fun and challenging course. A few freebies and a few that you have to work for, with a lot in between.

Definitely going to regularly play this course when I have time.
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Tstringer
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Must play if near Nashville 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 4, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I have lived in Nashville for 3 years now. I am from Kansas and have played for around 3 1/2 years and have to this point played around 75 courses in 6 states and Cedar Hill is my favorite course that i've ever played, especially as one that I want to play over and over.
-Teepads are great with a texture to them that permit great grip all year round.
-Tee signs are always updated with what pin position the pins are in.
-Baskets are new Discatchers
-Course design I think is unmatched in the area. The course has a strong 18 hole layout with 3 inner holes that test your short wooded game. My favorite aspect of Cedar Hill is that I feel that no matter how good I play there is always somewhere that the course gets the last laugh. The course will challenge every shot in your bag both backhand and forehand.
-Great mix of shots with lefty and righty friendly holes with elevation and blind shots intertwined.
-The pin positions get rotated regularly and the course is constantly evolving which enables you to never be bored when playing the course.

Cons:

-Not to beginner friendly
-needs a practice basket set back up and does not have the best area to warm up

Other Thoughts:

Cedar Hill is an absolute must play course if you are in or around Nashville. Bring your whole bag because you will need it but you will most certainly enjoy your time. Understand that Cedar is an advanced course. IF you are a newer player challenge yourself and give the course a try but be prepared to have to throw some difficult shots. Just take it all in and have fun.
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takman
Experience: 22.5 years 122 played 25 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Best so far! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 21, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Multiple basket placements
-Great elevation
-Beautiful mountain scenery
-Challenging but fair holes
-Unique system of hole layout on each tee-sign
-Just off I-40 for easy travel

Cons:

-Elevation can tire an old guy out
-Might need a guide the first time out

Other Thoughts:

Played this course exhausted on the way back from BG Ams. Very good decision as this has been my #1 course ever since. Use of washers to show course layout on each tee-sign very unique. Elevation changes made me want empty my bag on several holes.
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Nigel_Tufnel
Experience: 23 played 12 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Love this Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 2, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Awesome course that is easily accessible from I-65. 15 min from downtown. Well maintained. Good pads and chains. Great variety of holes. #10 and #18 are the highlights. Second best course in Nashville behind 7 Oaks. Never crowded

Cons:

*Can be a bit confusing to find the parking lot/first hole.

*Multiple elevated baskets. Never been a fan
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njgrosser
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.9 years 46 played 36 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Play It, Play It Again, and Play It Some More 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 14, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Shot Variety: Cedar Hill forces you to use every shot and disc in your bag. There are tight fairways that open up into a field. There are open holes that end just inside the woods. There are tunnel shots. There are slightly larger fairways where you need to follow the curve of the land. There are uphill shots, downhill shots, and tunnel shots. If you play here consistently and focus on your shots, this course will both reward you and make you a better player.

Pin Placements: One reason this course offers so many looks is the pin placement. Each hole has at least two pin placements, with most having three. Some have up to five. There are scenarios where a different pin placement can change the distance of a hole up to 300'. For example, #2 in the A position is a ~230' ace run with a couple small trees to avoid. However, in the furthest position (I think it's D), it becomes a 400+ foot hole where the last 100' enter the woods, with many more trees to dodge on the way in. This pin variety not only keeps the course interesting for regular players, but it also adds unique elements to the course depending on what positions the holes are in.

Teepad and Pin Areas: The teepad areas throughout this course are fantastic. The teepads are large and in great shape. There are benches and trash cans throughout. The hole signs are accurate for all pin placements, and the pin in play is clearly marked. The signs also mark where the next tee is, aiding in navigation. For the most parts, the pin supports are located in small wooden boxes filled with rounded gravel; this not only prevents the area from eroding away, but it also points out clearly where the unused pins are.

Navigation: For the most part (see cons), navigation on this course is a breeze. Even without the "next tee" markers, it is pretty intuitive where to go. The paths between holes are well-traveled, well-marked, and usually don't have any erosion issues. The course designers did a really good job laying out the course throughout the park, incorporating different looks while still giving it an easy flow.

Dramatic Shot Views: I'm not really sure how to title this, but anyone who has played this course knows what I am talking about. There are a lot of "wow" holes on this course, due to the excellent use of land and maintenance of the fairways. The drive for #17 is one of my favorite shots of all time, a true downhill bomber where the thrower can just let it rip. #18 also has a good driver view, and an even better finishing view when the pin is in the wooded tunnel (Pin E). The drive for #7 is probably the most risk-reward throw of the entire course, with a tight downhill fairway of around 400' opening up into a field where the pin locations are. #2, #5, and #10 are more examples. This course uses the elevation and flora of the park extremely well, and it is apparent while playing what exactly the course designers were thinking with each hole.

Cons:

***it should be noted that none of these cons are drastic, nor do they really detract much from the overall experience.

Navigation from #7 through #10: This is the only confusing section of the course (especially if you don't make note of the "next tee" signs at the teepad). Once you crush that downhill drive at #7, you see an elevated basket right in the middle of the field you are playing to. However, this is not always the basket. #7 and #10 share basket placements, and while this elevated basket is always in the same location, the other basket moves and it is not always clear which basket belongs to which hole. #8 is beyond #7, and not hard to find. #9 has both a regular teepad and an alternate teepad, and the alternate teepad is the one that is easiest to find from #8; however, only the regular teepad has the sign that says what hole is in play. #10 also has an alternate teepad, roughly 150' closer to the pin than the actual teepad. Again, only the actual teepad has a hole sign. These are the only two holes with alternate teepads, and personally I think it disrupts the flow a bit. However, if you've played it before and can manage the navigation, this is no longer an issue.

Baskets: (UPDATE 8/27/21) Within the last year or two, all of the baskets were replaced with newer baskets having a solid red band at the top. They catch well and they are fairly visible. No longer a con.

Mud: When the ground is wet, this course becomes a bit harder to play. Because a lot of the fairways are either grass or dirt, mud is prevalent and slipping (both on throws and on walks) can be an issue. #7 is almost always wet at the bottom of the hill, even in hotter weather.

Lack of Par: Personally, this is not a con, but it should be noted... There is no listed pars on the holes of this course. Using a Par 3 works well for most of the pin locations, but for some holes (#7, #15 in the longer positions) it is not realistic. I think the pars were left off because the pin placements can drastically change how difficult a hole is, but as long as you agree on a par with your playing mates, it is not an issue.

Other Thoughts:

Personally, I think Cedar Hill is Nashville's most well-rounded course. It attacks you with both distance and technicality, and it has all the amenities you would expect a top-notch public course to have. An added bonus is that this course is rarely crowded, unlike its oft-compared cousin on the south side of the city (Seven Oaks). If you are visiting, you should try everything you can to play this course; if you are local, you need to have this course in your rotation. It is unquestionably in the upper-echelon of Middle Tennessee courses.
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ChadNewman
Experience: 8.1 years 42 played 13 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A Nashville Must 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 20, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Every tee had a nice tee pad with seating around and a trash can. Course was clean with a few cans laying around here and there (yes we picked those up).

Signage made navigating the course very easy. Easy tee had multiple tee placements, but a red ring is place below the sign next to the current placement allowed throws to be taken without running up and down fairways. Along with the pin locations each sign showed where the next tee box was located.

Not many open holes to have a huge open bombs other than 17. The majority of the holes will require some kind of tunnel shot or straight accurate shot with a late turn one way or the other.

A couple of my favorite holes were #3, #16, #18
- 3: Threw two different shots because of the two different lines. The first was a LHBH with a nice late hyzer and the second was a LHFH (the more open shot) that ended with a nice skip towards the basket.
- 16: Huge shot with a late turn right down into a grove of trees. Main reason I probably enjoyed the hole was because of the birdie, but really neat tunnel shot down.
- 18: Just a great way to end the course. A nice shot out of the trees to an open field back into the trees.

The staple hole was #10
- 10: "Ben's Basket" is an elevated basket requiring an upwards putt. I wish there would have been a little more information about Ben. #7 and #10 explained the placement of the basket because both can potentially play to it.

Cons:

We played the course after some rain and the course doesn't hold water very well in a few spots, but this won't be an issue every day.

Other Thoughts:

Very fun course that requires every shot in the book. I really enjoyed getting out to this public park and playing this course. No real major cons and its an absolute must if you are in the area.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.9 years 550 played 429 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Hill Yeah! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Cedar Hill Park is a wonderful disc golf course. The layout is fairly easy to follow, concrete tees, signs and baskets are adequate. There are numerous basket placements on each hole. The fairways are clearly discernible, with plenty of trees and a good elevation change. If you like a challenge you will find it here. Plenty of chances to mark a 2 on the scorecard, and several where a 4 or 5 may be much more likely. Holes 7 and 10 were my favorites, similar holes that are long and downhill with tree lines lanes running to the bottom. 12 and 18 were also some monsters with the pins in the longer layouts. I banged out birdies on holes 4, 11, and 16. Also had four 5's on the card, and hole 16 got me with a 6. Would love to come back and try for better.

Cons:

Par 3 on every hole is not realistic with the pin locations I played. Six of the holes were 450' and longer. It is tough sometimes to guess where you are throwing if you're unfamiliar with the course. Saw a bit of litter, but the course was fairly well kept overall.

Other Thoughts:

I played 45 holes in Illinois and Kentucky before rolling into Nashville, and wasn't playing my best. Wound up with a 66 (+12), and still felt pretty good about it. I am sure I could shave a few strokes off of that with a few reps. Great mix of difficulty and fun. Give it a shot if you can, definitely a good time.
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BIGHAFNER
Experience: 12.8 years 58 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Fantastic Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 10, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Great teepads and signage
- Well used trees but no really stupid holes without a fairway
- Multiple pin positions
- Close to the interstate
- Obvious care goes into the course
- Amazing Views
- Different shots for almost every hole
- Varying distances from the 200' range to almost 600'
- No real wide open fairways, they all require good, accurate, and long shots.

Cons:

The only bad thing I can think of about this course is that it is not beginner friendly. At all. This course is difficult. Most of us humans won't shoot in the 50's.

Other Thoughts:

Difficulty is not a Con in my book. Just because its not an easy course doesn't mean that it deserves a 2.0 rating. This is truly one of the best courses in Tennessee and one of the best in the country.

I also have more Pro's but I can't think of them all.
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Eric troll Biscuits
Experience: 35.8 years 31 played 29 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Troll's Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 hole
Multiple placements
Well maintained
Great signs and easy to find tee's
benches at every tee
Great mix of holes, and use of the landscape
A super tall basket!
X factor tee box
Loads of technicality

Cons:

nothing major to say....
No "disc fearing" holes
Or water hazards, and O.B.'s...

Other Thoughts:

I know that some people(where I live) don't like the reviews I give.... Well, take a trip to Nashville. I compare courses to the whole world, not just my locality. Obviously, with Nashville's 3 to 4 different disc golf clubs, plethora of great courses... Its sad to say but Cincinnati is lacking behind
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nyrblue2
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.1 years 28 played 23 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Worth the Trip 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Terrific 18 hole course winding through the wooded portion of a large county park.
- Wonderful setting for a course - off in a mostly, otherwise un-used portion of the park, with some great lines around and through large, mature cedars
- Only 1 tee per hole (on almost all holes), but as many as 5 basket locations that I assume get rotated/moved every once in a while - I think holes #9 and #10 may be the only one with 2 tee pads?
- Very descriptive tee signs showing distances to each pin location and a good map showing obstacles and flight paths - nut/washer system on pole to define current pin location - "next tee arrow" is on the sign
- Nice, used concrete tee pads on every hole - large, level and grippy
- Large variety of hole types - a few big open ones, some through heavily wooded areas, some up, some down, some left, some right - need to have a wide arsenal of shots prepared
- Mix of short and long holes keep things interesting
- Difficult, but fair - I don't remember any holes with seemingly impossible drive routes or obstacles - poor shots can/will get punished due to the trees throughout - good shots will be very rewarding with good looks at an approach or putt
- A few really awesome looking holes - #7 (downhill tunnel) is a beauty, #8 (drive is framed by 2 large trees acting as mandos I think), #5 (tiered, slight uphill through trees), etc.
- Cool elevated basket on #7 (or #8, depending on current layout?) that appears to be a memorial of sorts
- Not a high chance for lost discs, I feel - since most of the trees are cedars, there isn't much leaf cover and what is there is dead and trampled well (maybe on the big downhill #17 if you lose control and your drive gets too much hangtime and buries long or left)- no water holes - no real OB as far as I know (road nearby on #8, but not really in play)
- You can tell someone takes care of this course - a couple holes had noticable improvements, probably for erosion control, by using boards to create tiers/steps or some sort of buried mesh geo-fabric (hole 2 and 5 come to mind - maybe others)
- No trash that I saw
- No frills - honestly, there isn't too much specific explanation to say about this course as maybe expected for a high rating - the course is just really solid and makes great use of the natural terrain, even without water or OB

Cons:

- No course map - this one is always a pet peeve of mine - for such a top-notch course, this should be a must - either online or at a kiosk/board at the start
- There are signs along the park road to guide you to the start of the course, but I missed the small one and spent 10 minutes looking the first time I went - Also, once you get to the parking, the actual location of the first tee isn't obvious - go around the locked parking gate and downed log to find it tucked behind the trees
- No "next tee" signs at the baskets (as far as I saw) - had to hunt a couple times (long basket 2 to tee 3 took a bit, I think) if I forgot to look at the tee sign
- Maybe it's just me, but I thought a couple of the tee sign maps were a bit off - the relative distance from tee to dogleg or tree or something didn't quite seem to match up with how it actually played (I think hole 6 in the short position didn't feel accurate)

Other Thoughts:

- Seating and trash cans on some holes
- I don't think you really get back near your car until you're done with all 18
- Didn't encounter anyone in the way, but hole #17 has a pavillion somewhat near the tee, so there is a possibility for picnic-ers to wander onto the fairway

As I mentioned, as I sit here and think about it, the course is just really solid. It's a great design using the natural terrain and trees - good use of natural fairways and elevation changes. This course is definitely a must-play every time I'm in Nashville.
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SMontgomery
Experience: 13.6 years 49 played 15 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Best of all worlds 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 28, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course offers every variety of shot. I think for someone developing their game they can learn a lot coming to this course.

Cons:

On the other side of my pro comments, someone learning or practicing can really find themselves frustrated by the difficulty at Cedar.
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byebyebirdie
Experience: 12.2 years 29 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Not far from a 5 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 2, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

A beautiful 18 hole course with a variety of pin placements. 4 possible pin placements for almost every hole. One elevated basket can be played on 2 different holes. Excellent signage and the current pin in play is marked on each sign (a very nice feature). Trash cans & benches at every hole. Course is very clean and well kept and design has nice flow which requires a variety of shots.

Cons:

Hard to find any cons here. Parking for the course is somewhat secluded so you might want to avoid leaving valuables in your car (especially on weekdays). Didn't see any restrooms or porta potties nearby. 1st hole is a little difficult to find (look for a yellow gate/barricade, first hole is behind this)

Other Thoughts:

If you are in the Nashville area I highly recommend stopping to play this course. In my opinion this course is just missing that one "wow factor" or "signature hole" to merit a 5 rating. A very solid course designed on a beautiful mix of terrain. Each hole has different challenges and multiple ways to get to the pin.
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Disc Golf Dave
Experience: 40.2 years 13 played 13 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of the Best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 9, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is one of the best disc golf courses I have played. It has good length without being too much. The holes have wonderful variety, are fairly open so you can let them fly, is very challenging, and a beautiful course layout. I don't see how this course could ever get old.
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RustyStrings615
Experience: 22.2 years 38 played 10 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Nashville's Best Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 31, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a top notch disc golf course. Beautiful, challenging, technical, very well-designed, great flow and focus..every hole feels like a Cedar Hill hole. Plays somewhat open but with woods all around you ..very well-defined fairways..not any lucky shots here. Long at times..there are a couple legitimate par 4's. Lots of great use of elevation...uphill, downhill...well, it is called Cedar HILL after all.

Cons:

The Front Nine doesn't loop back to the parking lot. Controlled distance required but no open bomber holes for all you bombers. Hmmm...I'm honestly having a hard time finding cons for this course.
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harr0140
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 15.3 years 1508 played 480 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Cedar 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 29, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) Cedar trees make for an awesome tree for disc golf courses. I love the foliage and the growth habit makes for a very prunable tree.

2) Very nice touches of landscape throughout the course. I noticed a few places where ornamental grasses were planted and framed with some small timbers. It doesn't affect play very much, but it does accent an area.

3) Overseeding was done in a few areas in the deep wooded areas. This shows the locals care and concern for this course. They could keep those baskets in more accessible areas in the off season, but they choose to do the extra work to allow those baskets to be used.

4) Nice basket marking system with a metal tapscrew and a colored washer with holes for each basket location on the pole and numbered.

5) Directionals are good and helpful as long as you know to keep your eye out for them. They are small arrows off to the sides of the fairways however when playing the long baskets some of those arrows and paths are a hundred feet or more backwards down the fairways.

6) Excellent distance variation on this course with holes in the 200, 300, 400, and 500' range. This is such a great design tool to force different shots and different shots. It also adds to the risk/reward because you have to choose how much you can safely bite off of a hole.

7) Concrete tees are always a positive, but some of the concrete went an extra step. It looked like a tar or adhesive with aggregate or course sand applied to the top. When it dried apparently the sand would stick to the adhesive and provided a great surface for the wintertime for sure.

8) Deer sighting is always an added bonus. I love feeling like I am out in nature completely even though you are never far from a road.

9) Heavy stone was used in high wear areas and also where apparently some washouts may be regular occurrences. This is better than mulch because it won't move away and it won't decompose.

10) Serious par 4's on this course and a lot of them. I love multiple shot holes and I love placement shots.

11) Nice signs with Hole #, a map, the basket marking system with a distance listed for every basket location.

12) Benches and garbage cans in multiple spots throughout the course . . . good for tournaments and good for people who want to go out and play all day.

13) Pretty clean course in terms of garbage.

14) This course is completely separated from any other activities in the park. It's always nice to be able to just throw away on every hole.

15) Excellent variety of holes with some fairly open holes with baskets tucked into the edge of the woods, plenty of holes in moderately wooded holes, and plenty of tight wooded holes too.

16) Elevation was slight on most holes, but there were a couple of pretty fun long drops (8 and 17) plus plenty of moderate elevation changes. Very few of the holes have no elevation change so it definitely comes through in needing to adjust your shot.

17) Lots different shots needed here. You need to work your disc all directions and you might need to make some throws that test your recovery shot making skills.

Cons:

1) There seem to be quite a few washout areas. Lots of area have also seen measures taken to reduce the washouts and erosion but there are still a few areas that probably formed pretty recently.

2) No number plates which is always helpful on new courses. While there aren't any baskets that would confuse you which hole you are throwing too, but I always like to see the number plate.

3) Long baskets create for a little goofy walk from time to time because the paths to the next holes are well back down the fairway on occasion.

4) No restrooms available on this course.

5) Not what I would call a beginner friendly course. . .perhaps by design so that the chuckers and beginners do not come out here, but I like to see all inclusive courses where anyone can play.

6) Baskets were in ok shape, but they have seen some wear over the years for sure.

Other Thoughts:

This course took a few days to really grow on me, I really had a great time, but I just wasn't wowed initially. After a couple days I really started to realize how good of a course I had just played. I think my initial reaction was due to those mowed fairways amongst all the trees, but I am not 100% sure why I felt that way. It may have also been due to the fact that I had just come from playing Holler in the Hills a few days earlier.
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Magiken
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.8 years 74 played 74 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Beauty and the Beast 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 7, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

• Baskets are in good shape
• Tee pads are in good shape
• Benches
• Trash Cans
• Very well maintained course and very easy to find
• Good signage
• Very challenging course with a couple fun bomber holes
• Huge variety of basket positions

Cons:

• No restrooms/water that I could find
• No map that I could find either, although not really an issue

Other Thoughts:

Tips
• Take water and use the restroom ahead of time
• Do make sure you're throwing at the right basket if the baskets are in the long positions, particularly on #7.

Random Thoughts:
This is another loved course by the locals, and by that I mean, it's another one of the cleanest, well maintained courses I've ever seen which seems to be a pattern in Tennessee. It's conveniently located in a nice park with almost no cross traffic to speak of. It's a little tricky to find the first hole but if you use the tips on this site, you'll find it. As for the hole layout, there's a wide variety of shots here and I struggle to really review them because the baskets weren't in the long positions, oh no, they were in the 'screw you and the disc you rode in on' positions. Holy smokes some these holes were long. I'm talking throw it as far you can (and fairly precisely) and then throw it as far you can again (and even more precisely) and then maybe you'll be within putting range. Yowza! Must've been tournament time. Needless to say, I got my butt kicked by this course. And with no map, it made it a little more challenging to navigate, although the signage is fantastic. With all that said though, this is a beautiful course. Believe it or not, this was the very first time that I was walking around and noticing this green stuff constantly under my feet. What is that? It's grass! Holy smokes. Made the sport feel almost official and stuff. Loved it!

Bottom Line:
This is a fantastic course! Yes, it's challenging. Yes, it may be border line unfair in a couple spots, but it's one the best maintained courses I've ever seen. It's beautifully laid out covering a lot of varied terrain. I completely understand why they hold tournaments here and why there is so much love for this course. Add my name to the list of admirers. Great job folks!
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brianlpowers
Experience: 12.9 years 23 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great course near Nashville 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 27, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

This was one of the better courses I've played. There were very clear directions for the holes/tees, and the course itself was in great shape (not too muddy, etc.)

Cons:

None really that I remember.

Other Thoughts:

If you live in or near Nashville - or if you're passing through - do yourself a favor and check this course out.
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boondock339
Experience: 22.9 years 15 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Kicked my Arse 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 28, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lots of variables. Varied distances, varied obstacles, varied twists and turns. I prefer wooded courses where you have to "thread the needle", and this course has a lot of that. Everything was pretty well marked and signage was pretty solid; although, I did have to go back to the tee on #15 to figure out where tee #16 was (across the road, duh!).

Cons:

It's kind of in a sketchy area. I am definitely not going to have anything valuable in my car next time I play.
Some people like the cedar trees for their ambience, but those things will eat your discs.

Other Thoughts:

This was my virgin voyage at Cedar Hill, and I gotta say....this course is challenging! I have been in Nashville for over 3 years and never played here. I have no idea why, but I will be back for sure. This is the kind of course that will make you a better player. I have to admit I got a little discouraged on the first two holes because of the long drives(second one was 508), but then the course mellowed out after that. (except for #15(630+ feet....are you kidding me?).
I think that #13 needs one less tree in the fairway. I just think it's an impossible drive the way it is currently set up. A cedar tree ate my disc, which I was luckily able to retrieve it. Apparently I'm not the only one trying to lose discs on this hole. I found a BRAND NEW Wraith(Star-Ken Climo). Price tag was still intact, so I'm guessing a newbie left it. PEOPLE, please put your name and number on your discs if you want them returned to you. I always call if I find a disc, but this one had no number(finders keepers!).
In conclusion, if you are looking to take it easy then I would avoid this course. If your game is tight and you have been killing it on all the other courses in the area, then by all means go to Cedar Hill. It will make you feel like a beginner.
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jdawg24
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.9 years 103 played 58 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Awesome Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 2, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

If you enjoy challenging courses with valid fairways in beautiful natural settings, you will love this course. Each hole has a defined fairway (no luck trees), many of which are grassy and tree-lined. Beautiful setting in a mix of woods and open land. The park is big enough that the course has its own area, so there are no worries about interfering with other park users. Awesome starting holes (1 & 2) and finishing holes with huge downhill hucks on 17 & 18.

Cons:

Not very many at all ...
When I played, most of the holes were set in long positions and more than a few of the holes were "tweeners" ... difficult to impossible to birdie even for pro level players, but easy to par.
Could use more multi-shot holes -- there were a few that definitely played as par 4's, but with so much land available it would be great to see more tough par 4's and 5's.

Other Thoughts:

Great course that I could play repeatedly and not get tired of. The course is very well maintained with mulch and retaining walls around the pins on nearly every hole. I played with nearly every pin set in long position, at which point you are playing for par on most holes, not to score. The long configuration would not be very beginner friendly, but even raw beginners would have a good time because the natural setting is so enjoyable. The short pins looked pretty easy for the most part. I'd put this on a must play list if you are anywhere near Nashville.
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