24 solid holes. Not too short, not too long. 9 is the longest at ~650 feet. One of the letter holes is the shortest at like 170 feet (roughly, not 100% sure)

-Nice player base. Groups of 5 usually realize there's a solo player waiting behind them and let them play through. (I play solo a fair amount, rarely have oblivious people not letting me play through)

-Weekday afternoons.... absolutely EMPTY. I'm a student who works weird hours so once in a while I have the opportunity to play on a weekday at like 3pm. I'm usually the only one on the course, if not, one of three.

Weekends (see cons) are pretty hectic. It's still playable but bring some drinks in the summer cause it gets incredibly hot when you're standing still waiting for the hole to clear.

Signage is good. Has the hole info and a small map of the hole. Tom Brown gets played often enough for there to be a wear-trail so you can find your way from hole-to-hole.

This is my OG course. The one I started on about a year ago. I feel spoiled to have this as my "home" course.

Saturdays.... so many people (lots of DGers plus lots of park-goers)

Lack of trash cans? There are like 4 on the whole course. Just a pet peeve, but then again, it's a free-to-play course.

Honestly I can't think of any other cons. The holes are diverse and require a variety of throws. Most are RHBH friendly, though some tend to favor LHBH or RHFH.

Summary:

Great course.
Variety of holes, some open, a good amount not so much.
Avoid Saturdays unless you're patient or have beer with you.
Good signage.

See you on the course.

One of the best courses I've played in the State of Florida (30 as of this review revision)
- UNIQUENESS - The best thing about Tom Brown is the total amount of uniqueness of the totality of the holes. It has just about everything. There are water elements (in bonus hole area) Some good elevation changes for a Florida course, some moderate doglegs, pocket shots, window shots, splitter shots, overhead plays, heavily wooded shots, tunnel fairways, open holes and a par 4. the only thing thats missing is a pond element and a par 5.
- BONUS HOLES - the first time I played, I was in a time crunch and skipped the bonus holes. what a mistake, I should showed of late to my other engagement and finished up these holes. there are 6 of them, the first being a great downhill elevation shot. the next 3 play threw some moderate to heavy woods. the last two open up and circle back to hole 14.
- SHOTS - you will need every disc in your bag for this course. If you're a one trick pony, you'll be handicapped for sure. You'll be able to bomb a few shots without worry as well. (9 and 11 especially)
- CHARACTER - Tom Brown has many of the pampering items that you'd see at the older established courses. there's a course map at hole 1/practice area, and appears mostly accurate. Be sure to tack a pic, you'll need it. There is seating as bunch of holes. There are multiple tee pads at a majority of the holes. There are multiple pin placements at many of the holes which is great if your a regular. There are good restroom facilities nearby.
- This course should be able to satisfy a newer player and advanced played at the same time.

- DRAINAGE - Having played the course a second time now, mud and standing water was an issue both times. not sure if this is common theme here or just a coincidence due to the rainy season.
- NAVIGATION - The hole signage, although nice, did not always appear 100% accurate to the surrounding trees. A first timer will have a tough time determining which basket placement the hole is at on a first go around. I found myself running up the fairway on several occasions to check the pin placement as it is often a blind location. I also found myself constatntly check the map on my phone. I am so glad i snapped a photo of the course map. I will also add that is would be nice to add pin location pegs at the tee sign.
- OVERGROWTH - Its bad in several areas on holes 3-5, 12-D, F-15. it does not help that many of the holes have tight fairways. In addition i did spot poison ivy so be careful reaching for your disc.
- TEES - a couple of the pro tee pads seemed ridiculously hard. I'll point out 14 specifically which has no line to the basket. the only play has to be a layup just beyond the am tees. I wonder if locals that play pro tees move up to ams on that hole.
- PARKING - not a deal breaker, but its pitted and gravel.

If your in the panhandle, be sure that this course is on your list to check out.

I really like this course. If play from the blues, it is very long and a bit tougher. Reds are almost too short. Most of the holes are wide open and forgiving. 6 holes are in trees and require more accuracy.

This course has some of the prettiest greens. Grass was cut low, fairways were free of debris, and no trash to speak of.

The ratio of wooded to open holes is perfect. To shoot well here you have have to have length, but this course also puts a premium on accuracy forcing you to hit very specific lines on several of the wooded holes.

Baskets are DISCatchers in good shape with double chains.

Tee Signs and pads are fantastic. Two tees on every hole. They were plenty long and some were increased in size based on the hole.

All challenges are present at Tom Brown: Distance, tight gaps, Creeks, OB, Guarded pins, Precarious putts, etc.

TB is somewhat lacking in parking. There is a small lot right next to the course map, but lots of people were parked along the road leading to that lot.Which brings me to my next point...

This park is CROWDED. I guess that's one of the cons to having such a good course. Not only were there many groups playing DG, but there was a large playground nearby, kids playing in some of the fairways, people walking, etc.

This course could really use a water carry (more than the small creeks around the a-f holes) to take it to that next level.

Tom Brown really has it all, from long open throws to short and tightly wooded and as I stated in my review of Jack McLean these two courses go so well together. I don't want to say it's like Jekyll and Hyde (Tom Brown being Hyde) because they are both great courses in their own right. It's more like Han Solo and Chewbacca. The best duos can exist independently of one another and I think either of these courses would be just fine taken on their own.

Great mix of mostly open holes and somewhat tight wooded holes. The course is well marked and plays away from most of the park's other multi-use functions.

Not a lot to complain about, honestly. I'm not a pro, so the course length and hole variety are definitely challenging/interesting enough. I think it's a little baffling how the more recent changes have Holes 7 and 8 at 220 feet (amateur) and Hole 9 is about three times that.

This is my "home" course, and I was there when it was originally/permanently installed (2002). Since then, there have been numerous changes . . . mostly for the better. I don't play the A-F holes as often as the others.

I've played several courses in the Atlanta area and I think this one rates very favorably, likely better than Lenora or Redan and comparable to Alexander Park (but longer).

The course has brand new tee signs for both long and short tees. It also has signs guiding you around the course. Fun. Challenging. Fair. Safe. Has bathrooms. No security issues. Course looks well maintained.

The open holes are fun but they lack any challenge other than distance.

Fire ants are everywhere so bring a stool to put your bag on while you throw.

I read the reviews and was unsure if I wanted to play the course given all the negative comments regarding tee signs and course navigation. However, we found the course to be well marked and easy to navigate. Granted the walk from hole 9 to hole 10 is long and awkward it's still not that hard to find.

Great course with a great selection of shots. The visual distances will fool you. It's bigger than it looks.

The water holes are nothing you need to worry about. It's a shallow creek. If you find the creek with your shots you'll get the disc back. The real threat is the thick brush on the course that will swallow any bad shot. Don't get cocky and try a sky hyzer. Keep it on the fairway or you won't see your disc ever again.

Can't say much different then Notverygood. He describe everything about the course perfect.

Agree with him about signs. I was very lost trying to find my way around. I also think that there needs to be more garbage cans around the course and the baskets need to be painted or cleaned so they could be seen easier.

I did meet a cool guy named Mr. Gill who helped me alot.

-Great variety of holes
-Plenty of open and wooded areas to play
-Signs at every hole
-Benches at a lot of the holes
-Concrete Am and Pro tee pads at most holes
-Beautiful park
-Playground area for families looked well maintained
-Shaved ice vendor (day we played)
-Beginner friendly

-Couple of baskets looked aged
-Newer signs at some tee pads needed
-No maps of course that I could find
-Parking lot at hole 1 could be bigger

Finally got to play here! Drove almost two hours to come play here and Jack McLean after hearing so much about each park. I do have to say it was worth the drive. A really nice combination of interesting holes. A little something for everyone no matter what your skill level. A great course for beginners and pros alike. I really enjoyed how the course plays in and out of the woods in at least two different areas, with an average of three or four holes in each section, with open sections in between. I do believe you could try just about every shot in your arsenal here, from long bombing drives and technical shots, to rollers on a couple of holes. A beautiful park with Am and Pro tees on just about every hole. No water hazards on the day we played as it was all dried up (Florida heat). Benches at certain holes. There is a nice play area for kids, where there was even a shaved ice vendor. Park was busy the day we were there, but not enough to slow you down as the park is big enough to support all types of groups. A really nice park for all ages. There is even a RC and BMX track next to hole #2. Holes A-F are located once you reach hole 14, making the course a total of 24 holes. With elevation on both slopes, woods, open long drives and dog legs to the left and right you really can't find much here you cannot play or even enjoy. Something for everyone at this course.

-This course offers a good deal of different holes to play on.
-Well maintained course.
-Free to play.
-Good for all levels of players, whether your first time playing, or seasoned pro.
-Some short holes to test CTP abilities.
-Some long holes to test your distance power.

-You might get behind a big slow group.
-Stand a chance to be searching for a disc in the woods.
-Not every hole has signage to show layout of the hole.
-Pedestrians and cyclists may stroll through during play.

Tallahasse Parks & Rec. is working on the signage problem.
The course changes from time to time to keep you on your toes (several holes have multiple pin placements).

I am visiting from Virginia, and was pleasantly surprised to play a course very similar to Bryant Park back in Richmond, VA. Playing Tom Brown, you can tell that great thought went into designing the course, with the different layouts and hole designs. This course offers a little of everything. There are a couple of monster 400+ holes that really give you an opportunity to see what your favorite driver can do. Hole #9 is particularly memorable as you tee off from the top of a hill and watch your disc soar below. The course also offers a wide variety of straight in front, dog leg left and dog leg right designs. There are also a few shorter holes to give your midrange discs a feel. The course has concrete pads for all of the holes almost every hole has a pro and Am tee pad.

The course could benefit from better signs, showing you the hole layout and possibly pointing you towards the next tee pad.

An excellent course that is worth playing again and again. I only wish it were closer to home!

1 - Good use of elevation changes (Baskets located uphill, downhill, on hillsides, with drop-offs just past basket or before basket)
2 - Variety of shots required (hyzer, anhyzer, turnovers, flicks, even opportunities for well executed hammer throws or thumbers)
3 - Variety of distances to throw (ranging from a paltry sub-200' hole to 400'+ holes, with majority in the 250-350 range.)
4 - Beautiful park with plenty of other activities make it great for families (great playground, bike trail, BMX track, R/C car track, athletic fields, and more)
5 - Very fun to play, due to wide open nature of most fairways.
6 - Good tee boxes (most are cement, some carpet)
7 - Decent tee signs at most holes (see cons)
8 - Park has restroom facilities (may have to walk a ways to get to them)
9 - Great course for beginners (and fun for all skill level players)

1 - Slight lack of difficulty (some fairways are "too open")
2 - Not enough benches and garbage cans (yes, this may seem lame to some, but I like a trash can at every other hole and benches at every tee box)
3 - Tee signs do not all have correct distances (or basket locations) on them, especially the holes back in the woods.
4 - Awkward transition from hole 9-10 (across fairway of 18, I think)

I only had the opportunity to play this course once, but there's no doubt that it was really FUN to play. I had a great time, got the chance to go all out on a number of drives without fear of losing my disc, and also had the chance to throw a few technical shots. I enjoyed the more heavily wooded portion of the course, as it forced me to throw some tight lines and face some uphill and downhill conditions that I just don't get to see often, playing in central Florida.

After playing Jack McLean (another fantastic courses!), this course was a breath of fresh air!

If you are in the area, do not miss this course!

-well varied holes including different lengths, holes require different shots, some holes are open & some are wooded, varied elevation (for a Florida course).
-great facilities around including other activities, restrooms & water fountains
-course is clean and well maintained
-everyone is very friendly

-can be confusing the first time you play
-the park gets very crowded on weekends (many times people park their cars on the course)

This is the course I learned on. It was about a mile from my apartment while in college. Me and my friend had never heard of disc golf so one day we took a regular frisbee up there and started playing. A couple holes in, a person came up to us and showed us how to really play. He even gave us two of his old mid-range discs to get started. Was hooked ever since. Played there a couple times a week for the rest of my time in college. When I was there they were just finishing the extra holes so I never really got to play them. Anyone in the area should defiantly check this course out.

It is a nice course with many open holes but also has a few tight holes. It also has a few holes that are for practice but are heavily wooded.

Direction to the next holes are very confusing if never played the course before. Better signs would help.
Some holes are a little tight.

Overall a very nice course. I would play it over and over when in the area

i love it its what a disc golf course should be ! not to tight! you dont see people playing ball golf on tight courses ! and we all know disc fly wider than balls ! ive seen courses where you have to through a straght drive between trees 15 foot apart that is not fun ! let the disc fly ! that is why i like this course !

non i can think of !

moved back home and im coming back to play !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just wish we had one in thomasville !

The Tom Brown Park DGC is in good shape, well taken care of and the 24 holes that range from long and open to short and tight. Eighteen of the 24 holes have two sets (pro & amateur) of really nice concrete pads. There also are no water holes to contend with, so there is no need to bring any floating disks. Tom Brown Park DGC is a relatively flat course with little change in elevation, but it is still a pretty course because of all the live oaks in the park.

There are four drawbacks on Tom Brown Park DGC that keep it from being a 5-star course. Two can be helped, and two really can't. The course can be crowded and you may have to wait to tee off on some holes, and you often have to share the course with people flying kites, playing catch, sunbathing, etc. Neither of these can be helped, and are a product of being in the capital with at least three colleges in town. However, some of the tee pads especially on alternate holes 11A - 11F are carpet pads in bad shape and need replaced with concrete pads. Additionally, the signs on holes 11A - 11F also are in bad shape to non-existent and need to be replaced.

The Tom Brown Park DGC is one of my three home courses (one is a 9-hole private course not on any website) and I feel fortunate to have it in the same hometown. It is a very good complement to the other public course (Jack McLean Park DGC) which is a little shorter, but much tighter. The Tom Brown Park DGC is a maturing course and overall it is pretty long. A big arm will definitely help you to score, and, on most holes, the course is forgiving enough that a good upshot will still enable you to save par after a poor tee shot. Between all 24 holes, there is a really good blend of long open holes and tight wooded holes. Alternate holes 11A - 11F, are pretty tight and if you stray from the fairway your score will reflect it. Overall, Tom Brown Park DGC is really nice course and is well worth driving to play at; if you are in the area don't miss playing it.

Every hole has its challenge.

The first hole starts off difficult with the basket in the middle of dense woods.

Having only played one other course which was over 10 years ago, I do not have a good comparison. But I thoroughly enjoy this course.