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Mount Juliet, TN

Jones Family Bark Park

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Shadrach3
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Experience: 5.6 years 320 played 313 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Poor Design, Poor Upkeep 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 21, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

The JFBP is the only full mini course I've ever played. I was looking forward to seeing how it would play out, but unfortunately I think this is a very poor example.

The good news is that there are mini baskets here and a course layout including a couple of trees and a stream. I think that, if a couple of things were different, it could be mildly enjoyable if you could find a stable mini driver to throw. The couple of holes with more trees would be especially interesting. At one point there were 9 baskets and tee signs for every hole, and some are still around.

Also of note is the presence of practice baskets and a driving range with marked distances. This could be a good practice ground, regardless of the state of the mini course.

Cons:

The first con is the maintenance. With many tee signs gone, at least one basket missing, and no numbering system, it's virtually impossible to know where to throw. It's kind of a create your own course with empty fields and a max of seven trees.

The course is also way too open. I could create as enjoyable a course in my front yard if I had mini baskets. Being open also makes it subject to reasonably strong winds, which is just something my minis were not designed to deal with.

Other Thoughts:

JFBP is a collection of baskets with the memory of a suggested route. A couple of trees could be utilized in a safari format. I doubt it was good at its peak, with open fields being both boring and windswept. As it is now, it barely feels like a course. If you want some baskets, a driving range, and the chance to try putting on a mini basket, try it out. Otherwise, there's no point.
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