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Oak Ridge reviews
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Of The Bespoke Oak Ridge A Smidge 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 28, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ Numbered baskets have 'next tee tape' wrapped around one of their upper spokes.
+ Tee signs have all the information and a good diagram.
+ The whole course plays in a spacious, quiet and hilly former ball golf course. There are plenty of wide open holes. But...
+ Tee signs have all the information and a good diagram.
+ The whole course plays in a spacious, quiet and hilly former ball golf course. There are plenty of wide open holes. But...
Cons:
- ...The whole course plays in a spacious, quiet and hilly former ball golf course. There are too many wide open holes.
- All of the tee areas are just former sports turf segments plopped on the ground.
- Many of the tee sign posts aren't installed yet. Some tee signs are just tacked to trees, and a few were missing altogether.
- All of the tee areas are just former sports turf segments plopped on the ground.
- Many of the tee sign posts aren't installed yet. Some tee signs are just tacked to trees, and a few were missing altogether.
Other Thoughts:
My favorite hole to look at was hole3 because of the nice elevated vantage point at the bottom of the course. My favorite hole to play was hole17 because it was such a delightful surprise to encounter a downhill tunnel shot in the middle of all those fields. My least favorite hole was hole5 because it was a straight, wide open and flat par 5 that had no features other than distance.
That is by far Oak Ridge's biggest problem. It has the bad fortune to occupy a former ball golf course, which obviously means lots of empty space. Thankfully, there is a nice stretch of three or four holes in the back nine that play though woods, but they are over with too soon. Put simply, a lot of these holes felt like a slog. I don't mind holes with a lot of distance, but I do mind when it makes up the vast majority of the course's holes. All other things being equal, it is harder for a wide open disc golf course to earn positive marks than a wooded one. All of that open space means a lot of potential, though! Planting trees in several spots would be a good start. It can only contribute to Oak Ridge's challenge and scenery.
Speaking of scenery, this place has some nice real estate. I was delighted to see a bar right there next to the parking and thought that I would grab a brew before playing, but I was disappointed to discover it was closed during my visit. The player comes across a few hunters' blinds In the back nine, which tells you just how silent it can get here. There is even an unmistakeable 'hangout spot' at a certain spot on the course with a firepit, chairs, trashcan, candles and a few other comforts. There is a lot of room to stretch your legs, and the only road is very seldom traveled. There were moments when it was so peaceful that all I could hear were waterways, birds and my own footsteps. Yes, the grounds are quite nice and clean, but as I've already mentioned, the golf itself has a lot to be desired, not to mention much of the infrastructure.
I suspect that Oak Ridge is yet unfinished. I saw plenty of small flags implanted into the ground marking, I imagine, where tee pads could go. Sports turf is usually a good sign that changes are to come. So, it may be a little early for me to publish this review, but all 18 holes are here and ready to play, and there is a donation box installed within the info board. So before you pay your $5, just know that it's still trying to find its voice. It's well worth the $5. Get ready for a vigorous walk!
That is by far Oak Ridge's biggest problem. It has the bad fortune to occupy a former ball golf course, which obviously means lots of empty space. Thankfully, there is a nice stretch of three or four holes in the back nine that play though woods, but they are over with too soon. Put simply, a lot of these holes felt like a slog. I don't mind holes with a lot of distance, but I do mind when it makes up the vast majority of the course's holes. All other things being equal, it is harder for a wide open disc golf course to earn positive marks than a wooded one. All of that open space means a lot of potential, though! Planting trees in several spots would be a good start. It can only contribute to Oak Ridge's challenge and scenery.
Speaking of scenery, this place has some nice real estate. I was delighted to see a bar right there next to the parking and thought that I would grab a brew before playing, but I was disappointed to discover it was closed during my visit. The player comes across a few hunters' blinds In the back nine, which tells you just how silent it can get here. There is even an unmistakeable 'hangout spot' at a certain spot on the course with a firepit, chairs, trashcan, candles and a few other comforts. There is a lot of room to stretch your legs, and the only road is very seldom traveled. There were moments when it was so peaceful that all I could hear were waterways, birds and my own footsteps. Yes, the grounds are quite nice and clean, but as I've already mentioned, the golf itself has a lot to be desired, not to mention much of the infrastructure.
I suspect that Oak Ridge is yet unfinished. I saw plenty of small flags implanted into the ground marking, I imagine, where tee pads could go. Sports turf is usually a good sign that changes are to come. So, it may be a little early for me to publish this review, but all 18 holes are here and ready to play, and there is a donation box installed within the info board. So before you pay your $5, just know that it's still trying to find its voice. It's well worth the $5. Get ready for a vigorous walk!
