There are some good qualities to like about Elk Creek. However, some really good holes are mixed with enough generic-ness leaves this course falling short of others in the region.
- I wish this course was better. There were just enough fun holes to keep me engaged when my mind started wandering or waiting for the end.
- If you like wooded layouts, this is good for you. Other than a hint of grass on #1 and an actual wooded hole on #16, it's all woods. Coming from Charlotte where we like our layouts wooded, this felt familiar to me.
- By wooded standards, fairways, were plenty generous. There's enough room to shape shots.
- Some of the shorter par 3s are fun. I really enjoyed the uphill layout on #7. This was my favorite of the short layouts.
- A couple of the other fun short layouts included the downhiller on #4, #8, dogleg, uphill shot on #9, and the downhill layout on #11.
- For the longer layouts, #13 - 15 was a solid stretch. #13 is an s-curve layout, #14 is a dogleg right, and #15 is a dogleg left. #15 is the best in this stretch, requiring a solid, well-placed tee shot to allow you to approach a basket protected by a tree and a mini rock wall.
- #16 is a gorgeous view from the tee. It looks narrow standing on the tee, only to realize you're throwing to a wide-open fairway. The basket then hooks off to the right, uphill, and protected by a pocket of trees.

Course has a feel that it's not regularly maintained. Everything had a slight feel of neglect, from tees to fairways not being fully cleared to extremely tall grass on #16 to the double widow-maker leaning trees on #9.
- If you're here wanting to play the long or short tees, I wish you luck. They seemed like an afterthought. It seemed a fair amount, if not a majority, was missing. It's clear this course is set up predominantly from the regular tees. That's where the signs are. These tees are at least marked/framed.
- Course just gets boring in stretches. Just throw mids, keep it in the fairway, and collect pars. #17 & 18 are such non-descript, bland holes. A fitting way to end the round.
- Tee signs would be helpful if they actually marked the layouts better. For example, if a barbed wire fence comes into play, running along the left side of a certain fairway, maybe that should be noted. Not until I'm walking to my disc do I notice it's 10 feet on the other side of it. Thankfully, I was able to slide under in a spot. But, come on.
- Course seems like it has very little variety. Just a lot of the same throughout. The first three holes should have been an indication of what was in store. #1 seems nice from the tee, but from the fairway, you notice how small the gap to get towards the basket really is.
- No amenities on the course. Not even benches. So, come prepared.
- Grass was thigh high on portions of #16. Based on other comments I read more than a month later, it was still that way. That takes away most of the fun factor on this layout.

Elk Creek was just missing that punch I'd expect to find after playing many other courses in the region. Perhaps because it's out of the way, it's getting less attention than courses in Lynchburg.
- Appomattox is home to the end of the Civil War, where Lee surrendered. There's a big sign in town that says 'Where Our Nation Reunited.' The national park for the Appomattox Court House is an impressive site. My rushed hour here was much more enjoyable and memorable than playing Elk Creek.
- When you have one open hole, you can't mess it up. Based on seeing pictures from others, apparently this fairway more closely resembles a field than an actual fairway. When you're annoyed throwing and walking up to your disc in the fairway, not a good sign.
- In its current state, I don't know who this course would appeal to. Too easy for advanced players. Too much of a hassle for casual or beginners. Too lacking of short tee markers for kids/newbies.
- By the middle of my round, I knew this is a one-and-done course for me. Sometimes, I get sentimental knowing it's a fun course that just isn't convenient. Other times, I'm glad I get to experience a new course and I leave it at that. This falls in the latter category.
- Overall, a very average 18-hole trek. With work, it could be fun. Right now, it's not.

A tightly wooded course requiring not length but enjoyably difficult precision.

-Amenities: Low end good. Clean dirt tees (plus concrete on (1)), signs with all info and map, old Mach IIIs. Clear paths between holes. Occasionally there are short tee box bars (wood beams) visible.

-Navigability: This refers to both ease of transitioning between holes and the ease of navigating rough should you land in it. With a couple of notable exceptions, Elk Creek isn't the kind of course where you're navigating mazes to find an off-fairway disc.

-Terrain: Solid elevation and thick woods are a charming combination.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A remarkably fun, short, technical layout. The course feels old for the combination of two reasons: its demands for distance are small, especially on the par-4s, and the lines are entertaining and obvious. This isn't a truly old course though because the gaps get quite small. The trees deliver extremely punishing kicks, and it requires a well-released throw to avoid an early guardian. Should you get one of the kicks, your scrambling opportunities may be mixed between doable and extremely quirky. To have good birdie looks, you'll occasionally need some creativity to throw non-typical shots. On the whole, this is a fun but quirky layout that will in turns tickle and torment you.

-Tight: Everyone has a different tolerance for tightness, but several holes out here passed it for me, most notably (2). Even if all holes are "fair", any player is going to miss a few gaps, so make sure you're in the mental space for a potential beatdown.

-Basket Visibility: Grey Mach III baskets in dark green woods are a bad combo for seeing your target. Several holes I threw blind. The obvious fix for this would be some big bright colored flags on top.

-Odd Shapes: I found several holes poor. Most notably, some doglegs left shaped weirdly favorable to a RHFH and vice-versa.

-Rough: In my quick notes I marked the rough as "medium tall", so it's not negligible. I think it was mainly an issue towards the end of the course, notably the one open hole (16) which has several UDisc mentions of unplayable grass.

-Creek Crossings: Several creek crossings have suspect, homemade routes. Those unsure of footing should be forewarned.

-Skin Affliction: The dual threat of insects and, undoubtedly, poison ivy.

Elk Creek is a fun, older technical layout. Some holes are unexpectedly very fun, while others had me shaking my head. Older, technical players will likely love it out here, while new school bombers will have plenty of trash to talk. For an even balance of pros and cons, I've awarded it a Decent rating.

-Multi-Tees: Signs describe three different tees per hole, but only one tee on each hole has a clear tee and a sign. I'm not sure if these "finished" tees are the blues, blacks, or a combo. The other sets of tees, though well-intentioned, are basically eroded into nature by now.

~Similar Courses: The correctly done version of Preston Miller Park (Bowling Green, KY); Cedars of Lebanon (Lebanon, TN); Lake's Edge DGC (Reidsville, NC); Heritage Point DGC (Dalton, GA).