Pros:
Crockett Park is a multi use park with nice playing fields , an upscale playground , indoor facilities , rubber paths for the kids , and a 18 hole disc golf course . The lot is large and right next to a kiosk with map and hole #1 .The parking lot seems to be the hangout for the locals , because everyone is talking before coming on or leaving the course . I did not see bathrooms close by , but this park has to have them somewhere .
The Equipment : There are 2 large tee pads per hole and multiple pin placements . The baskets are Chainstars with numbers . The signage is old but readable . There were cement tee pads on the holes except for maybe 13 and 14 , which were were wood framed and waiting for the concrete to be poured . Some next tee signs and paths help with navigation issues .
The Landscape The course was mowed and trees trimmed when I was here . After the first couple of holes , the rest of the course starts to roll There are a couple of woods holes 6-8 , That add variety to the course . Most of the rest are park style and more open . There was good use of the land by the course designers ( Ron Pittman and Don Blankenship ) .
The Highlights : Nice variety of shots are thrown at you here , even in the open holes . #'s 3 and 5 , one slightly uphill and one slightly downhill , are open shorter drives to a basket encircled by large bushes . There is really one slight avenue on the side or back for someone to have a legitimate putt for a deuce . #4 ( 476' ) wraps around a large extended tree , uphill , to a basket that was placed in the woods well behind it . #6 was a nice tunnel shot in the woods . #10 was a downhill drive along the tree and brushline on your left , to the basket hidden in that treeline at the bottom about 50' in . #11 is a short left to right to a blind basket either in a narrow passage to the right , or on a small hill . The #13 hole was uphill to an elevated basket on some wood steps or pallets . #14 starts as a tunnel shot and runs down a long sloping hill with a small gully on the right . #15 is a nice 320' drive to a basket protected by small trees in front , creating a jail scene with just small openings . #18 is a good finishing hole , kind of snaking downhill through right and left sided brushlines , to an open fairway and basket , which is level , but drops off immediately after the basket . Miss your approach or putt , and you are 25' + downhill .
Time : It took me a little over an hour to play , but I spent part of it under a tree while a hard rain ( at hole 15 ) came down for my last 4 holes . A group of 4 on a dry course will take around 2 hours 15 minutes .
The locals are nice here , which is a good thing , because this course is popular . There were many groups playing and even about 12 + in the parking lot just talking about where they played and what they were up to .
Cons:
Navigation : You better have a map here , because There are spots where you aren't positive you are , or need to be . Coming out of the woods on 8 , You will see the #10 tee and go right for it , not knowing that the #9 tee is on your immediate right and throws on a level fairway to the basket before going to the uphill #10 . #10 basket to #11 tee across the long open area can be a tough find . A next tee sign to #14 might help . Knowing where the parking lot from 18 , and the really long walk to it can be hard , too . It is the path to your left of the basket .
Safety : not a big issue , since walking paths are taken out of the equation . Rare park strays walk along the course , but some of the blind baskets can cause someone who is looking for their disc in the rough to be hit by your drive . The course is going to have players on it , especially during peak hours ,. be careful .
The Rough : The rough is bad on several spots . Chucking a drive to the left on #10 , or high growth on the right of 13 or left on 16 might be a souvenir for someone later on . I used my brighter color discs on these .
Amenities/time : There are no extras to talk about here . I saw no bathroom facilities , no shelters along the way , and no trash cans to speak of . Carry out what you carry in . Be prepared to spend some time on your round if you come during the weekend or on weekday evenings . The locals seem to love playing here .
The course holds water , and can be bad in the back . my shoes were soaked and almost fell going down the hill on 18 .
Wind can definitely be a factor in the very front of this course and the back 9 .
Other Thoughts:
Crockett Park has apparently made some great strides during it's tenure here ( 2005 ) . 2 cement tees and alternate pin placements per hole . A few woods holes , some interesting basket placements . The tees not only add length , but angle , too . There is a lot of variety here . The back tees add challenge , but if you want a relaxing round , have a dead arm from playing multiple rounds , or need to beat a rain like I did , then the shorter tees work just fine .You may empty your disc bag while playing here . It's a nice well kept park with a lot of effort being placed on disc golf lately .
Crockett Park was ranked #19 in Tennessee as of this review . I have personally played 11 of the course ranked above it and think Crockett might be a little undervalued . after all the cement pads are in , maybe this course will get a bump .
My Recommendation : The 2 tee pad system on almost all of the holes and the alternating pins really make this course . Because of the heavy rough in spots , I might suggest an alternative for the newbie , but if he lives close ,,,, Okay for a family , and that father that just dropped his child off for soccer practice . Dates ? well , if she is an avid fan . Very good for the locals , and entertaining for the intermediates and ams , and even something that the pros can get out of . Right off of I-65 , just south of Nashville , this is a great find for the traveler either stopping for the night or stretching legs . Incredible for Course Collectors . Cane Ridge has 2 courses less than 8 miles away , and Fellowship Bible Church and Liberty Park are just a few miles from here .Not a destination course , but disc golf entertainment is her .
Play It !!!