Danville, KY

Henry Jackson Park

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sisyphus
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Experience: 12.7 years 398 played 383 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Not bad, pretty park 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 31, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

There's no chance of a lost disc at this rolling, established park, where the nine hole disc golf course boasts dual tees and nice DGA baskets with number plates. The concrete tees each are nicely marked at the front with either blue (long) or red (short) paint, so that you'll always know which direction to look for the basket, regardless of the orientation of the excellent signage. In fact, the flow of the course is enhanced at the only long walk (7 to 8) by a next tee sign for first timers. With a paved walking trail, a separate, fenced baseball diamond, a couple of playground areas, and a small shelter, the disc golf course takes center stage, and you can always see clearly to watch out for conflicts.

The disc golf play is geared toward Recreational distances from the 'amateur' tees, and probably Intermediate distances from the 'pro' tees. There are mature trees and gnarly branches waiting to swat down your errant drives (particularly on holes 3, 4, 6 short, 7, 8 and 9), so it's not all 'grip it and rip' it here. That's not to say that the lines are tight, they'll just take a little planning, and sometimes conceding a three (or four), rather than an easy deuce. The signature hole might be hole 8, with it's daunting trees guarding the ridge top green.

Park maintenance seems to be pretty good here, and the course has been in good shape the two times I've visited, over a span of two years.

Cons:

There isn't a lot here to challenge the tournament player, and interest would quickly wane if you are at that level, and live in Danville. Might have to play some safari. I do already worry a little about the proximity of some tees to the previous basket (long tees for 3 & 4 in particular). And the approach to the 3rd basket definitely brings the little shelter and swingset into possible range of the bigger (wilder?) arms. Finally, roll into the gravel lot slowly, it's a little worn-down.

Other Thoughts:

I added some new pictures and an aerial map so you can get the flavor. Not necessarily a destination course by any stretch, but a decent place for the folks in this small college town to get some play in.
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Faulk
Experience: 12 years 125 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

The Jackson 9 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 5, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Scattered trees around most fairways and baskets, several tees offer chances for aces on #'s 1, 5, and 7 (although its unmarked). Holes 3, 6, 8, and 9 all have very large trees lurking and leaning taking away most angles at the basket making for a good mix.

Cons:

Hole 7 is not marked, 9 is incorrectly marked as a duplicate hole 6 as well. Fairways can be overgrown at times, all wooded areas have no paths and heavy brush as floor bedding making hard to access for lost disc searching.

Other Thoughts:

The only park with a disc course in my town but its poorly maintained... Should be a new course opened somewhere near by
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Russell Gore
Experience: 30.9 years 80 played 38 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 23, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Most baskets from the Pro pads are placed just outside the average distance that most people throw. Leaving you with midrange upshots or long putts. Its pretty hard to score on this course. Tee pads are very nice on this course, good size and somewhat grippy. The few trees on the course are well placed. Possibly the best 9 hole course I have played. Easy to find!

Cons:

Missing tee signs, Those that remain are turned backwards misleading you on which direction to throw. Some short pads are still too long for the people who cant throw far.

Other Thoughts:

If you happen to be in or around some of the surrounding cities its a good place to take a trip to. if youre gonna have to drive hundreds of miles to play this, there are better courses in the surrounding areas to play. Otherwise it was a fun course. Would like to see a tournament held there.
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jbrian24
Experience: 11.9 years 41 played 14 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good Course for a quick round 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 29, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Lots of elevation changes
Challenging
Trees well used in course layout

Cons:

Grass could be mowed more often
Most signs are missing
Hard to navigate with no course map available

Other Thoughts:

This is the first course I played when I started into disc golf. I have to say that overall I like the course. I think it will give any player a challenge with 2 sets of tees for every hole. The baskets are well placed to use the mature trees and the lay of the land. Most of the hole signs are missing which would make it harder to navigate the first time out. Luckily for me I played with a friend that knew the course my first time out. The best hole on the course in my opinion is Hole 8. The basket is perched on top of a long ridge guarded by several trees off the tee box.
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broken_star
Experience: 20.2 years 21 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Not to bad 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 11, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

Nice mix of shots, good practice course for both beginners and higher level players, baskets are well maintained, some elevation changes

Cons:

Hard to follow, grass/mulch teepads, some tee signs missing, lots of dog "leavings", could see some issues with walkers since some shots require you throwing over walking trails, downed branches all over the course

Other Thoughts:

Not a typical 9 hole course, actually has some challenging holes (longs). It's definitly worth the visit if not for anything else other than to practice rollers.
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