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Common Ground DGC reviews
7
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A Sunday Special 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 28, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
Common Ground is a 9 hole disc golf course that sits on Fellowship Bible Church , near I-24 . It is part of a triad of courses in Murfreesboro . The Church looks very nice from the outside , and there is plenty of parking here . When you pull in ,drive all the way to the end of the parking lot and park close to the highway . I am not sure the church will be open for you to use the bathrooms .
The Equipment : There is no kiosk here and no online map . There is a small wood obscure bench up near the road near the corner of the woods , with what looks like some worn dirt or carpet . That is the tee for Hole #1 . I am not sure where the signage went here , but I didn't pick up any until Hole #5 . I was hoping vandals weren't at work . The tee pads are an old small carpet . Some of the surfaces below them were not level , so be careful when teeing off . Whatsurprised me was that there were 9 yellow banded Discatcher baskets present . They are easy to spot and are the best option for any woods holes . Those wood benches appear in a couple of other places on the course .
The Landscape . The first hole is the longest ( someone lengthened some of the holes ) , an elevated tee drive down a fairway with the woods on the right and open on the left .The basket is in the shade of some smaller trees . Important to remember . There was no signage , but the next tee is not far from the back of the #1 basket , and it plays to the end of the property ( still teeing off in the same direction as #1 ) with the #2 basket tucked into the right of the woods . This part of the property was mowed and manicured well . The rest of this course is in the woods . The woods is scenic , quiet and full of nature for being in a residential area . There is some elevation here , notably on 6 & 7 , and rock formations typical of this part of Tennessee . It always adds to the landscape , IMO .There is a small gully in the fairway of #8 . The abundant trees making up the fairway and also lining it make for tight lines .
The Highlights . Once I found where to tee off from #2 , The basket placement to the right in part of the woods was nice . The course goes back and forth for a couple of holes , #4 being a tight fairway shot with a small drop in elevation on the left . #6 is a downhill putter/midrange throw to an elevated basket at the end . Overthrow and you have an uphill putt AND the elvated basket to contend with . #7 is an uphill drive ( I thought it was longer than 195' ) over a rock formed fairway , through the trees to the basket on the right on level ground . #8 would have been my signature hole . A lengthened narrow fairway shot . Midway through , there is a small gully , and after the gully , the fairway shifts to the left and down a bit to the basket tucked into a small green . More of that on cons .
Time : The course is a fast play . I was done in 30 minutes without knowing where I was going . This course is an excellent team building exercise for the church , and also a fun type of course that the group can participate in .
Despite some things lacking , there is some fun factor present .
The church property is very clean . There are no trash cans on the course , so carry out what you carry in .
The Equipment : There is no kiosk here and no online map . There is a small wood obscure bench up near the road near the corner of the woods , with what looks like some worn dirt or carpet . That is the tee for Hole #1 . I am not sure where the signage went here , but I didn't pick up any until Hole #5 . I was hoping vandals weren't at work . The tee pads are an old small carpet . Some of the surfaces below them were not level , so be careful when teeing off . Whatsurprised me was that there were 9 yellow banded Discatcher baskets present . They are easy to spot and are the best option for any woods holes . Those wood benches appear in a couple of other places on the course .
The Landscape . The first hole is the longest ( someone lengthened some of the holes ) , an elevated tee drive down a fairway with the woods on the right and open on the left .The basket is in the shade of some smaller trees . Important to remember . There was no signage , but the next tee is not far from the back of the #1 basket , and it plays to the end of the property ( still teeing off in the same direction as #1 ) with the #2 basket tucked into the right of the woods . This part of the property was mowed and manicured well . The rest of this course is in the woods . The woods is scenic , quiet and full of nature for being in a residential area . There is some elevation here , notably on 6 & 7 , and rock formations typical of this part of Tennessee . It always adds to the landscape , IMO .There is a small gully in the fairway of #8 . The abundant trees making up the fairway and also lining it make for tight lines .
The Highlights . Once I found where to tee off from #2 , The basket placement to the right in part of the woods was nice . The course goes back and forth for a couple of holes , #4 being a tight fairway shot with a small drop in elevation on the left . #6 is a downhill putter/midrange throw to an elevated basket at the end . Overthrow and you have an uphill putt AND the elvated basket to contend with . #7 is an uphill drive ( I thought it was longer than 195' ) over a rock formed fairway , through the trees to the basket on the right on level ground . #8 would have been my signature hole . A lengthened narrow fairway shot . Midway through , there is a small gully , and after the gully , the fairway shifts to the left and down a bit to the basket tucked into a small green . More of that on cons .
Time : The course is a fast play . I was done in 30 minutes without knowing where I was going . This course is an excellent team building exercise for the church , and also a fun type of course that the group can participate in .
Despite some things lacking , there is some fun factor present .
The church property is very clean . There are no trash cans on the course , so carry out what you carry in .
Cons:
#1 Navigation . As I said before , there was no kiosk , no map , no signage until #5 . It is frustrating for a first time player here , or out of town player to have to feel around for direction . After #2 , you get a better feel for the next holes .
#2 Equipment . I still praise the church for the yellow Discatcher baskets ( even Barfield Crescent lacks those ) , but if carpet is used or rubber or whatever , the ground underneath has to be level , or someone will trip or turn an ankle . The carpet was is bad shape when I played . I am positive that someone would donate carpet strips to this fine church . The signage was kind of paper encased in plastic . I am guessing that the signage may have blown off in a storm or were discarded . Signs were only present on 5, 7,8 & 9 .
Speaking of equipment . Not really a con , but the elevated basket was a mismatch for hole #6 . I think it would have been a better play for the uphill #7 , or #2 or #4 . Just sayin'
#3 Safety : Since the course is short simple and designed for the casual player , a couple of the fairways ( 3 & 4 ) run close by . A ricochet off a tree could wind up with someone being " baptized by disc " . Also , the downhill run at 6 is dangerously close to the #9 basket to the left . A right to left fade at the end could ruin #9's day . Careful coming down off those rocks in the fairway on #6. They might be slick in adverse weather .
#4 The big disappointment . The most challenging hole on the course and what would have been my favorite , #8 , was overgrown and no fairway really existed . I walked it and putted at the basket , but if I had thrown my driver ( it looked like it had been lengthened to almost 300' ) , I would have been looking at belt-high weeds for my disc .
#5 Challenge . No doglegs or real obstacles except some tight lines and fairway trees . Most baskets are just a little off center , either right or left , of the tee pad . An okay player will eat this course up . I don't think good players are necessarily what Common Ground is preferring , anyway .
#2 Equipment . I still praise the church for the yellow Discatcher baskets ( even Barfield Crescent lacks those ) , but if carpet is used or rubber or whatever , the ground underneath has to be level , or someone will trip or turn an ankle . The carpet was is bad shape when I played . I am positive that someone would donate carpet strips to this fine church . The signage was kind of paper encased in plastic . I am guessing that the signage may have blown off in a storm or were discarded . Signs were only present on 5, 7,8 & 9 .
Speaking of equipment . Not really a con , but the elevated basket was a mismatch for hole #6 . I think it would have been a better play for the uphill #7 , or #2 or #4 . Just sayin'
#3 Safety : Since the course is short simple and designed for the casual player , a couple of the fairways ( 3 & 4 ) run close by . A ricochet off a tree could wind up with someone being " baptized by disc " . Also , the downhill run at 6 is dangerously close to the #9 basket to the left . A right to left fade at the end could ruin #9's day . Careful coming down off those rocks in the fairway on #6. They might be slick in adverse weather .
#4 The big disappointment . The most challenging hole on the course and what would have been my favorite , #8 , was overgrown and no fairway really existed . I walked it and putted at the basket , but if I had thrown my driver ( it looked like it had been lengthened to almost 300' ) , I would have been looking at belt-high weeds for my disc .
#5 Challenge . No doglegs or real obstacles except some tight lines and fairway trees . Most baskets are just a little off center , either right or left , of the tee pad . An okay player will eat this course up . I don't think good players are necessarily what Common Ground is preferring , anyway .
Other Thoughts:
I always guess what a church's mission is , when building a disc golf course . There are costs involved to start one , time and effort to upkeep and a good amount of church property to use .
It can be for church fun or inclusion for all the members to laugh and exercise together . It can also be giving something back to the community . Just like colleges , it is a way of advertising by coming here , maybe asking questions , and who knows ? Being a member .There is a reason that the Course is called Common Ground , instead of Fellowship Bible Church . When I played here on June 28 , I came onto the property a little after 9 . They had outside speakers hooked up , and I heard a whole sermon during my round and thoroughly enjoyed it . There were some people scattered on the lawn listening , though . Thank You , Fellowship Bible Church , for allowing me to play on your grounds , especially on a Sunday morning ( sorry about rattling some chains ) .
If anything , it is still a nice walk though beautiful woods .
My Recommendation : Unless living close by , intermediates on up will not find this course to their liking . This is a good fast play for the locals , Great for church members ( I wish my church had a course ) , good for newbies and 1 disc players looking to shore up the technical aspects of the short game , excellent leg stretcher for the traveler if near I-24 in Murfreesboro's vicinity , and ultimate for the Course Collector . 30 minutes here and on to the other area courses . Don't go out of your way to play here , but if you do and have the chance , say hi and thanks to the church personnel here .
It can be for church fun or inclusion for all the members to laugh and exercise together . It can also be giving something back to the community . Just like colleges , it is a way of advertising by coming here , maybe asking questions , and who knows ? Being a member .There is a reason that the Course is called Common Ground , instead of Fellowship Bible Church . When I played here on June 28 , I came onto the property a little after 9 . They had outside speakers hooked up , and I heard a whole sermon during my round and thoroughly enjoyed it . There were some people scattered on the lawn listening , though . Thank You , Fellowship Bible Church , for allowing me to play on your grounds , especially on a Sunday morning ( sorry about rattling some chains ) .
If anything , it is still a nice walk though beautiful woods .
My Recommendation : Unless living close by , intermediates on up will not find this course to their liking . This is a good fast play for the locals , Great for church members ( I wish my church had a course ) , good for newbies and 1 disc players looking to shore up the technical aspects of the short game , excellent leg stretcher for the traveler if near I-24 in Murfreesboro's vicinity , and ultimate for the Course Collector . 30 minutes here and on to the other area courses . Don't go out of your way to play here , but if you do and have the chance , say hi and thanks to the church personnel here .
6
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2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 8, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
Decent short technical 9-hole woods course. Well-designed in that even though it is short, it is tight enough to make it more challenging than it looked on the internet.
9 numbered Discatchers look great.
Navigation was easy without a map. Tees are near the previous basket, with clear paths in the woods, and there was even spray-painted arrows on the ground helping to point the way.
9 numbered Discatchers look great.
Navigation was easy without a map. Tees are near the previous basket, with clear paths in the woods, and there was even spray-painted arrows on the ground helping to point the way.
Cons:
I appreciated the effort on the [narrow] fairways on the 7 woods holes that appeared to be regularly maintained, however, off the fairways is typical woods undergrowth that just gets tall and thick in the summer. Any errant throw, bad kick off a tree, or just a fade/skip into it will likely lead to a search.
Hole 8 was lined with some weed that will surely swallow discs forever.
Carpet/natural tees. Tee signs were helpful, but are of a quality that will not endure the elements for very long.
Hole 8 was lined with some weed that will surely swallow discs forever.
Carpet/natural tees. Tee signs were helpful, but are of a quality that will not endure the elements for very long.
Other Thoughts:
Overall I actually was impressed with what is here- hole design is logical and the flow makes sense. Great place to bring mids and work on accuracy. Nothing more than a fairway driver will be needed, besides in the woods you won't want anything with much speed or fade as it might get lost.
This course is probably best played between November-April before the woods undergrowth gets thick. (in other words it would be more fun not having to look for discs)
Not a destination course, probably not going to be played by many people except the church members and people who live/work nearby. I have it rated around a 1.75- somewhere between passable and reasonable.
Playing up a rocky wooded hill reminded me of some of the holes of nearby Barfield, just in a scaled-down version.
This course is probably best played between November-April before the woods undergrowth gets thick. (in other words it would be more fun not having to look for discs)
Not a destination course, probably not going to be played by many people except the church members and people who live/work nearby. I have it rated around a 1.75- somewhere between passable and reasonable.
Playing up a rocky wooded hill reminded me of some of the holes of nearby Barfield, just in a scaled-down version.
