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Victor Ashe Park

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keltik
Experience: 17 years 47 played 14 reviews
4.00 star(s)

a great day in Tennessee 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 21, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

BEAUTIFUL park
Really friendly scene/locals (more later)
Smoky Mountain Discs RV in the parking lot on a weekday

Every hole has options.

I was thinking it was going to be woods golf like in NC but it was a really fun open challenge with lots of (expected) elevation changes.

The scenery just blew me away. That hollow tree behind that basket (on the back nine can't remember) was like something out of a movie.

Cons:

Signage - I had to drive the whole parking lot ring to find the start of the course. Then once I got on course I wasn't sure where to throw. There are nice tee signs but the really open layout and multiple targets can be confusing for a visitor.

I got really lucky and a local played the round with me showing me where the tees and baskets were. We played at a decent pace and it still took a solid 2 hours. If I'd had to find my own way I'd probably still be there finding the next tee

Other Thoughts:

I'm giving this a slightly inflated review but because of the locals and the circumstances of the day. Tennesseans are extremely friendly folks. A young man named Adam was an absolute SAINT to spend his round with me, showing me around the course and putting up with an old wierdo like me. And as we were making the round other guys would call down to a fellow golfer and say "hey do you throw a...? You left it up here on the tee!" Just dang friendly.

Adam I am truly grateful to you. You were a friend to a stranger in a strange land when you didn't have to be. May God bless you and your children and your children's children.

The day was just a completely refreshing blast of coolness, humanity, brotherly love, post apocalypses rebuilding of society kind of experience that I think I needed. I think we all need. And the weather was an absolutely perfect sunny calm 65 degrees. It just felt like the absolute right place at the absolute right time.

If you're passing through like I was, stop in and get ready to huck. Like everyone else has said bring the big drivers, a loose arm, and some good shoes. Just have fun!
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Frivolous
Experience: 7 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

course that lets you flex your long shots 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

They do a great job of keeping this course maintained and love the multiple basket placements. You can really work on your long shots here love it.

Cons:

Hole 1 is water.....why?! Please let us warm our arms up lol
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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Open Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Once pulling into the parking area for this large park in Knoxville , stay to the right and drive to a big circle where part of the lot dead ends , then swing around and park in one of the spots . Victor Ashe is a multi use park with a lot of soccer and activities going on at the same time . The non disc golfers using a cement walking trail will not interfere with the course except for maybe playing the short pin on #3 or #5 ( windy ) . I had been here many years before and had wanted to see what it looked like since . Parks and Rec here must have been disc golf enthusiasts or owed on a bet to the local chapter of disc golf , because not only can this course play long ( approx. 8000' ) but it is really spread out .A practice basket sits close to #1's tee pad ! nice long grippy cement tee pad , usually flush with the ground , the kind everyone likes . The signage is much better than in the past . They are the type of signs that are on wood posts and wrapped around at a 90 degree angle . The same as Morningside , The Mounds and Tommy Schumpert , among others . They are informative , giving you the layout of the hole , and distance to each pin . They have 1 tee pad bu boast t 2 newer baskets per hole , sometimes 3 , like #3 ( more on that later ) . Make sure you check the signs at the hole or you may be fooled by throwing at the wrong basket until you get there . Orange baskets are in the long position to differentiate for you ( they look great ) from the other ones . All catch really well . The elevation rolls here . You will get some up and down ( like #3 ) , just down ( like #12 ) or just up ( like #18 ), but nothing extreme . Wind can be a factor here , since many of the holes are in the open or semi open . The park is well kept . Even more trees have been planted to tighten some of the fairways . I never saw the bathrooms , but I am sure they have some close to the soccer fields , which would make it close to holes 1 and 2 . The fairways are much more forgiving that Tommy Schumpert Park . You can rebound from an off course drive much better , as long as you don't go into the brush on some of the holes . It can get deep and will cost you a stroke to get out for sure . This might be a better option for casuals or newer players because of the more openness of the course , and it being harder to lose a disc than some others. Plus , the short pins aren't too long . #1 is a great starter hole . It is the only water carry on the course , but it can be evil . The foliage guarding the far front of the pin and a couple of larger trees and their canopy can cause your first toss to taste water . The one position gives you a window to throw through . after clearing water . Very picturesque . #2 will be a long controlled hyzer that with the exception of a couple of trees and some brush on the right , open up to a big fairway where you will see the short basket .. The orange one will be semi tucked in to some light woods/brush past this basket and to the right . #3 is whatever you want it to be . The short pin is to your left , very close to the cement walking trail . The long is between 2 large trees and sits on a hill that drops off some , giving you a tricky putt when windy , and they left the tournament basket behind it , 1006' total feet away . and down a slowly descending hill . #4 is a hidden tee in what look like an inconspicuous small set of bushes , to the right of #3 basket that make you throw uphill to a set of baskets , the long one being close to the #3 tee . #5 is a fun downhill blind shot where the orange basket ( long ) is tucked into an edge of some foliage . If you were ever going to be held up by any of the local park users , it should end here . #6 is a long walk to your left down a large path that will end on your right . It looks like the old tee was removed where the old sign still stands and a new tee pad added to the left of it . The pins sit up a small grade , guarded by small trees in the fairway . I won't go hole by hole any more , but tell you that whoever the course designer was , , he did a good job with the course and especially the basket placement . If you continue to stay somewhere on the good sized fairways and stay out of the brush that sits off to the side of it , then the only battles you will have are the length of your drives and the wind . #9 has a great design . A slight hyzer hole with brush and a tree line on your right that starts to slope up (433' ) past the short pin at the top of the slope , then descending down to a slight right into a grove cut out of some woods , with a couple of trees and a basket surrounded by a rock formation . Really cool finish for a hole . #11 is an uphill drive that tops off at a summit , then starts slightly downhill to a raised basket on a stump . Many like hole #12 a downhill throw , either left and around a large tree to the short pin , or throw though a window a keep the tree on your left . A small grove of planted trees will be on your left , trying to snatch your drive out of the air . If your disc turns over some after clearing the window , the fairway will open up to a basket at the end of the park over 500' away . #13 is a tight fairway drive 342' through a door and the basket sits to the right of the door . Lots of risk reward on sticking your drive into some brush or face a ricochet .The course leaves this part of the park shortly and you will return to where holes 1-5 were . Tight fairway tosses until you get to #17 . I didn't remember the row of trees that they planted to the right of the fairway , making you control your downhill drive to the level to the pin with sits on a slight grade upwards 484' away . The left of the fairway will keep you honest with a brush and tree line that is very thick . I lost a disc in it years ago. A great hole ( I wish it was the finihing hole ) . The last hole is a 291' uphill drive that is more of a pinball throw . The basket sits slightly left , but there are trees everywhere . There is a slight shot right to left that give you to get your drive up as much of the hill that you can , but ,,,,,,, . for me it was better to take a little length off my drive and put it near the bottom of the hill so I get a look at the uphill basket for a 3 . A well designed bomber course with fairways that are more than fair for a higher rated course . Many of these holes are unique . If you can throw 300' or better and it's not real windy , you can shoot par on most of these . Pretty close to I-75 , The online map which matches the nice kiosk is pretty spot on .This course should drain pretty well since almost all of it is grass ( except places like #18 ) My signature hole would be #9 , mostly because of the downhill approach into the basket guarded by boulders and trees .

Cons:

#1 Some players will argue that the technical aspect of the course is lacking . I would disagree . It can be refreshing to play a course where you aren't constantly digging your drive out of deep growth that attract ticks and bites all of the time .#2. Amenities , okay there aren't trash cans everywhere , but there are benches scattered on the course . Carry out what you carry in .#3. Some danger , especially newbies or casuals throwing holes 1-5 , where a gust of wind can take their drives into some jogger or walkers on the path . #4 the rough can get pretty rough in patches , but you shouldn't be in it very often . #5. Some walks that can confuse . Make sure you print a map for this long course . many of the next tees are obvious , but a few of the times ( hidden #4 tee pad to the right of basket #3 , down the hill ) , you can scratch your head being an out of towner . There are long walks from #5 to #6 , down the road and to the right , and #14 to #15 , the longest walk , where you walk back on the road that you took to go from 5 to 6 , walk past the #5 long basket , keeping it to your left and not your right , and the tee pad will be on your left in another 100' or so . Some will complain about the wind . Not much you can do about that . The course can be crowded at peak times .

Other Thoughts:

What a beautiful park . Sitting 10 minutes off of I-75 , access to this course is easy . There is little reason to not play this course . Dual pins , good equipment and manageable holes for the casuals along with competitive longer holes for the pros and ams . If I lived in Tennessee , especially Knoxville , I would make playing this course a habit . The fun factor in disc golf is here for sure . The upkeep is great , the design is very good . and since it is close to the interstate , you can play a couple of the other quality courses in Knoxville . My recommendation : this course is a can't miss . PLAY IT !!!!
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Bennybennybenny
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.2 years 306 played 288 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Came from really good to awesome! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 5, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

-I played Victor Ashe in the Knoxville Ice Bowl (very terribly!). The TD said that with these fundraisers set up, they were available to add dual pin positions on every hole, and three on a few! It's somewhat challenging on the short pins because most holes either have some odd shaped fairway, a few bad trees, and the others (most of them) are medium length par 3s.

-Starts off interesting with a water carry. You can't throw straight; you have to throw some sort of hyzer to get down there. Hole 1 is very difficult for a 270' footer; the 355' position may seem more forgiving because it is to the right where you won't have to face as many trees. And holes 5 and 17 are both holes you have to love! Hole 5 is a huge downhill bomb in the long pin and it's still pretty long in the short, but the elevation takes a lot of the length away. #17 is a huge hyzer bomb. The short pin is a 439' par 3 and the long is back a little but it is a par 4.

-If you only have time for one round, I would play #1's short pin, #2's short pin (the prodigy basket), #3's medium or long (1000') pin, #4-#10 in the regular or long, #11 short, #12 long, #13 short, #14 medium, #15 long, #16-#18 in either pin. That would be the funnest way to play this course. Those long pins may be more difficult to score low on; but they are more forgiving than the short pins.

-My favorite hole in #12. Especially in the medium pin. It's 520' and downhill (at least 35'). The medium pin and long pin are both par 4's. The medium pin give me an eagle opportunity since it plays like 415'. The long pin is a true par 4 that is like 660' and on the land across the road. Still a straightforward 4, and good chance for 3, but it's tougher.

-Since most of it is open, it's good practice for your long distance. The longest pin on #3 is nearly an outlier on the hole length avg. here of around 450' on the long pins, but since it's wide open and downhill, it's a good practice hole.

-Course has new and improved tee signs. For instance, they look cooler and they give the actual par description. I've heard that the old ones said that every position was a par 3, when there are par 4's and 5's here.

-Some of the new pins have awesome placements! Hole 9 in the medium pin is tucked into the woods surrounded by small rocks. #14 is an awesome "low ceiling" shot that still allows a big drive. #15 is a fun open bomb where the basket is tucked into the woods. I already mentioned a few others and they are awesome as well.

Cons:

-Lots of tweener holes in the short pins. For instance, #7. It's dead straight and like 420' but the risk in going for the 2 is so high to the point where you could potentially look at a 6 or 7. The woods are extremely dense to where you are going to lose a stroke just pitching out. Especially if it is windy. The long pin is very close to the short and it's a par 4. I usually think holes around 400' are par 3's, but not if there is high risk. I took a 6 on it first round, and a 3 the second round. Nobody else on my Advanced took a 3. Same with #17. The long is just 45' past the short and a little bit more left. The long pin is a par 4. Not saying #17 can't be 2'd, but it would require a ridiculous hyzer crush.

-#18 is a bummer of a finish. I think. You might love it if you prefer wooded holes. But chances are you won't. It's 256' in the short and the split fairways are extremely tight to where it feels like a par 4. The distance doesn't match up with the fairway. Just an annoying hole. The long pin is still a 3 but the difference is that it is straighter and doesn't require a very impressive flick just to par it.

-It's very tough to navigate before you get to hole 7. The walk to 4 is confusing if you don't play the monster hole; and if you do, the first basket you'll see is the long pin for hole 5. Walk toward that pin and up the hill to the right and you find #4's teepad. The walk from 5 to 6 is also confusing. Follow the trail to the left of #5's basket and take a right. Nothing too bad but could use next tee signs.

Other Thoughts:

-Now that I live in Cullowhee, I don't get to play courses like this one very often. The golf up there just isn't great. Wish courses like Victor Ashe were closer to me. The elevation and multiple pins are what really made me enjoy this course. I've seen a few negative reviews; if you didn't like this course in the past, I would encourage you to play it again to the long pins because you're far more likely to like the long layout better. I only played the shorts and they had some great holes. But I really wish we played a round from the longs. I would've played much better if we did.

-Favorite Hole: #12. Long downhill open bomb that plays over a tree at the bottom of a hill.

-Least favorite: #18. It's no bueno. Very frustrating finisher that nearly plays as pinball.
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TaylorBCross
Experience: 12 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Set on the rolling hills of TN 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 7, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Long open fairways.
Challenges you to become a greater player
Great Baskets

Cons:

Muddy certain times a year
Pedestrians walking through course
Needs more regular maintenance

Other Thoughts:

Love this course, makes me want to play it every day
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Jmorri67
Experience: 11.2 years 16 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

My personal favorite, home course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 29, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I might be slightly biased since this is my home course, but this is my personal favorite of the courses I've played.

-Decent mix of long and short holes. shortest being around 250 and longest around 500 (not counting the ultra long tee on three)

-Lots of changes in elevation, but nothing too extreme.

-Good mix of open and technical holes.

-Tough enough to challenge experienced players, but still fun for newbies.

-Tee signs on every hole, benches and trash cans on some.

-Holes 3, 5, 12, and 17 offer some great views.
-Hole one is a tough one. Fairly short hole, but the middle ~150 feet the hole is over the so called "Lake VA." Wouldn't be too bad to get over with the exception of trees on both sides. This hole is a disc eater.

-Hole two has a couple of really nice pin positions, one about 400 dead straight, with a couple trees on either side of the fairway. Second is a hard right hook around some dense, dense brush, about 450ish away from the pad. You can either play it safe and throw a forehand/anny around the brush and have a nice second shot to get into putting position, or try your luck through the brush (there's an opening, but it's tight), and if your drive is good enough you could be in position for a long putt for eagle.

-Three is probably my favorite hole on the course. It has three pin positions, two of them about 350-380 out from the pad, and one ultra super long 1000 footer. The first two can be pretty easily birdied with a nice drive, but the long pin is technically a "par three." If You can get your drive to the top of the hill (~450 feet), you get yourself in position for a 550 foot approach down one long, beautiful hill. Definitely not a pin for a weak arm. Also, within the next week the extra long basket for hole five is being moved into the 1000 foot spot on three for good.

-Hole four is a medium distance uphill blind shot. Two pin positions, one on the near edge of the hill, the other near the hole three tee. Nothing too remarkable about this hole, challenging but fun.

-Hole five is a semi-long downhill shot with two basket placements. First is a blind shot straight downhill, pretty easy birdie if you can get your drive over the final crest of the hill. Second is slightly farther and to the left of the pad, visible from the pad, backed by some thick brush. Nothing too crazy, just needs a long drive.

-Hole six is deceivingly difficult to birdie. Long open fairway directly in front of the pad, pin to the left under some trees. The trees around and in front of the basket love to knock down good drives, making for some challenging approaches/putts. Second basket is a bit further, and straight ahead of the pad, but still surrounded by trees.

-Hole seven is a pretty long one, about 430 dead ahead for one basket placement, second is about the same distance but hidden to the right behind some bushes. About 250 feet down the fairway are two trees that seem to knock down any and every disc thrown their way, but if you can get your drive past them a birdie isn't out of the question. Birdie on the second basket placement isn't out of the question either, but the placement definitely makes it difficult. One of the more frustrating holes at this course.

-Hole eight is a ~325 foot (ish?) shot, slightly down hill over a fairway dotted with trees. A nice straight drive can get you reasonably close to the basket, but the trees make it tough. Several lines to both basket placements.

-Hole nine come right back up past eight, slightly uphill. First pin is about 270ish, slightly to the right, very easy. Second pin is about 150 feet back and over a hill, surrounded by rocks and trees. Very pretty hole placement, but definitely a difficult hole to birdie, even as a par 4.

-Hole 10 is really straightforward, about 350 feet straight ahead, slightly downhill. One tree just to the right of the pad that can very easily make you bungle a drive, and another smaller tree about 50 feet in front of the basket. Easy hole.

-Hole eleven is fairly short, uphill. Trees on the right side of the fairway take a big hyzer shot out of the equation. Best bet (for me at least) is to hyzer flip a fairway driver up and let it land on the right side of the hole. Not too difficult, but can quickly ruin your score if you throw a bad drive down the hill.

-Hole 12 is a fun one. About 380 feet out and down a big hill, with a thick, thick treeline about 70 feet in front of the short tee. Trees on either side of the fairway at the start give you limited options, but once you get down past those you have numerous options to get to the hole. Par 4, and pretty easy to birdie. Second pin positions is back about 200 feet and to the right, and out in the open. Not a super tough placement, just requires a big arm to get up to it.

-Hole 13 is one of the shorter, more technical holes on the course. The first pin placement is down a tunnel of trees about 250 straight down and slightly to the right of the basket. You have two options on this pin; down the tunnel or around it. Either way is going to make for a fairly easy hole. The second pin is about 50 feet behind the first, across the same line of trees from the previous hole. Only one option on this pin, down to the left of the tunnel and through the break in the tree line. Tough pin.

-Hole 14 is a long, open shot that's pretty much flat. Big line of trees on the left side of the fairway, and a few on the right to keep you honest. First basket placement is up at the end of the tree line on the left, second is under the trees dead ahead. Big arm players shouldn't have much trouble birdie-ing this one, I personally usually take a 3.

-Hole 15 short pin is the shortest hole on the course, 250ish feet dead ahead. Big tree/bush line on the left side of the fairway, 5 evenly spaced small trees separating this and hole 17 on the right. Probably the easiest birdie hole on the course.

-Sixteen is a hair longer than fifteen, sitting right around 260-270. Tight fairway with a lot of bushes/trees on either side, basket is ever so slightly up hill and a tad bit to the right. I like to throw a thumber on this one and have it land near the basket/just behind it on the hill.

-Hole seventeen is a long (440) downhill par 4, with a tree/bush lined left side of the fairway, and those same trees from 15 on the right. A strong armed player wouldn't have too much trouble eagleing this one with an accurate drive, but most players are looking at a drive, an ~100 foot approach, and a putt.

-Hole eighteen is about 300 uphill, through about 15 different trees across the fairway. A birdie on this hole would require a very very accurate drive, since the basket is unapproachable except for one open section thats about 10 feet across.

Cons:

-Grass doesn't get mowed as often as I'd like, so at some times you'll spend some time searching for discs.

-Woods on 2, 7-9, and 12-18 are extremely thick, so if you make a bad shot you're gonna have a rough time searching.

-Some tee signs and benches have been graffiti'd/broken, but signs are still readable.

-The path from 5->6 isn't marked, so your first time you might have trouble, but it's fairly easy to figure out.
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Gibbsinator
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Beautiful Open Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 2, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beautiful and well maintianed course. Open with many good drives. Has some good landscape. Concrete pads. Easier holes and challenging holes. Signage is pretty good.

Cons:

Busier course. Hard to navigate 1st time. 1st hole has a huge water hazard. Maps show 2 pins on all holes, only some have multiple pins.

Other Thoughts:

This is a good course to work on many skills, It's definitely worth playing.
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Impssble
Experience: 12 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 9, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

It's a very nice and clean park, some nice challenges with two different baskets to throw over a pond, some hidden baskets and the terrain varies to give a moderate over all challenge to any thrower.

Cons:

if you have never thrown here you should find a print out of the lay out, for the park is quite big and they don't give good direction as to where the next Tee's are to throw from. once you throw it once or twice it becomes quite easy.
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DiscGolfCraig
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 19.9 years 596 played 543 reviews
4.00 star(s)

I loved this course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 19, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Victor Ashe is a thing of beauty. A perfect mix of fun and challenge, and arguably, one of the best open course I have ever played.
- Some pieces of land were made for disc golf, and you see that here. The course is built across rolling hills, which give it some surprisingly challenging layouts. There's almost a good mixture of trees, water and rough to up the difficulty level.
- As much as the terrain is important, you actually need to have a well designed and laid-out course. And that's exactly what you find here. You see that in the variety of the first five holes: #1 is a downhill shot over water, back to an uphill putt/second shot to the basket. #2 is a long dogleg right. #3 is a long, mostly open shot, with three trees potentially blocking your path. #4 is an uphill blind shot. #5 is a downhill shot, which, depending on the layout, will either penalize you for going long, left of right.
- Difficult holes throughout, some of which are deceptively challenging. #6 and 9 both look tame on the tee (throw around the trees on #6, stay right on 9), but end up being much tougher. #12 and 13 both go over a creek bed, with narrow openings to go across.
- This is one of the biggest risk/reward courses I've seen. If you're aggressive, throw great and hit your lines, you will see a lot of birdie putts. If you're aggressive and can't throw straight, you'll see lots of bogeys, double bogeys or worse (lost discs). The course also rewards smart, conservative play with a lot of (relatively) easy pars. It might not be the most glamorous way to play, but getting an easy three on most holes is a good score. The best example of this is #12. It's a par 4, downhill tee shot, across the creek bed to a basket protected by trees. Unless you can really rip a straight tee shot (probably 400 foot+), the smart shot is a well placed, mid-range disc. That sets you up with an easier second across the creek, and may leave you a birdie putt, or an easy par.
- Distance and accuracy are both important here. Unlike Groves Park, which puts too much emphasis on distance, Victor Ashe has a great blend of both. Shorter throwers (less than 300 feet) can still score well here if you throw smart and strategic shots.
- Extra long tee pads. You could get a five step run up on these, which just further tempts you to be aggressive.
- Good, descriptive tee signs. There are enough blind tee shots on the course, and the tee signs were a huge help in knowing where to throw.
- Great, overall park with lots of amenities. The course is in the back, and other than a walking trail you cross on several occasions and people fishing the pond on #1, you're almost completely isolated from everyone else. The pictures gave the course a more rugged, older look, so I was actually surprised how good things looked in person.

Cons:

As a testament to this course, these are all relatively minor issues. If one of the 'cons' is that you have to play all 18 holes, I think you're doing something right.
- The basket positions need to be more consistent. When I played, most baskets appeared to be in the red, shorter layout. On some holes there were multiple baskets (#3, 5 & 13 come to mind) and at least one appeared to be in the other (blue) layout - #14. Also, #16 was in a new position not listed on the sign, scorecard or website.
- The ending to the course was a little disappointing. #16 & 18 especially felt different from the rest of the course that it was a little bit of a letdown. After 15 solid holes, plus #17, I would like to see something with a little more punch on #18.
- On some holes, the grass Is pretty thick and unforgiving. On at least two holes (#17 for sure, I forget the other), I threw big tee shots that got no bounce or roll once they hit the ground. That lack of extra feet made second shots seem even longer.
- There are some long walks between holes. After #5, there's a long walk to #6, in the back of the park. And again, after #14, there's a long walk back up to #15.
- As a continuation of the above comment, the way the course is laid out, you can do a nine-hole loop if you choose - #1 - 5 & #15 - 18. The negative is that you're missing out on the meat of the course, and there's also really no way to get to those back holes without playing a full 18.

Other Thoughts:

Victor Ashe far and away blows away the Knoxville area's other open course - Grove Park. Fair or not, my buddy and I played these courses back-to-back during a visit to the region, so all the good things about Victor Ashe were even more magnified than if they were played separately.
- I could play this course all the time. The added element of elevation/hills is what makes this open course go from good to great. This same layout would be as exciting if it were flat.
- There was a great variety in terms of hole layouts. Even on holes that looked similar from the tee, there could be a huge difference in the way subsequent shots looked and played. I was forced to play more shots and discs here than at most courses.
- There are so many fun and challenging holes throughout the course. Anytime a course/hole is both fun and difficult at the same time is a great sign for me. It's a great sign that you can both love and hate the course at the same time.
- This is a no-doubt, must play. Between this course and Morningside, Knoxville has as great of a one-two punch as what you'll find in most cities. I'm surprised the ratings on this are somewhat low. I'm a pretty tough critic - look at my course ratings compared to others - and I thought this course was great. This is one of the few times I think others are being too tough on a course.
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3OrangeWhips
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 96 played 40 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Victor Ashe Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

• Huge park, huge course.
• Big concrete tee pads and signage on every hole.
• Get ready for some sort of challenge on every hole.
• Mostly long holes with lots of challenging obstacles and pin positions. Chicks dig the long ball.
• Lots of rolling elevation.

Cons:

• DISCLAIMER: These cons are sort of picky, but they need to mentioned because you could have trouble if you are not aware of them. They definitely do not detract from the overall playability of the course.
• The signage is pretty generic and doesn't accurately show you where the baskets are. No way to know what position the pin is in if you cant actually see it from the tee pad. We had a local guide and would not have known where to throw without him.
• The course flow is a little weird with the holes being in three groups (1-5, 6-14, 15-18) in different areas of the park, with long walks between the three groups. The course map did not seem to match the actual layout of the course, so take your time navigating.
• Not a course for beginners, kids, families, etc. The water on #1 is unplayable for many. Although the map showed an alternate tee pad for weenies like me, I could not find it so I just started on hole #2.

Other Thoughts:

This course really feels like a championship caliber course. It is obvious that whoever laid out this course knew what they were doing. I have a weak game, but still really enjoyed playing here. The course appears to be built on old farmland based on the appearance of barbed wire fences here and there. The holes are not wooded but have plenty of rolling hills and big old trees to make you think before you throw. Big arms will love this course, lesser arms will love the opportunity to work on their distance throws. Definitely the "must play" course in the Knoxville area.
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rpitt08
Experience: 25.3 years 96 played 10 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A Round at Victor 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 11, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Concrete tee pads, tee signs, practice basket, some nice elevation changes and contoured pins. Long tees and baskets on many holes and helpful locals.

Cons:

Very tough on a windy day. Could use some "next tee" indicators.

Other Thoughts:

Very challenging course with very few opportunities for twos. I like that but not too beginner friendly. Awesome course and definitely a should play!
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johnnyfoodstamp
Experience: 14.2 years 25 played 22 reviews
4.00 star(s)

What a huge course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 24, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very nice design. Hole 1 plays over a nice pond with a fountain. Hole 9 plays through a peach orchard. Huge course. They have room for 36 holes out there. Huge concrete tee pads and trash cans and benches on most holes.

Cons:

The trip from 6 to 7 is hard to find. Walk to the left after the basket and you will see it to the right up the trail a bit.

Other Thoughts:

Huge course with lots of room to throw. Several signature holes. Will definitely make the trip back.
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DGphanatic
Experience: 15.2 years 16 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 4, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Lots of holes to grip and rip it but enough variety that your gonna have to use back and forehand throws. If your not able to accurately throw 300+ on hole 1 you might want to play off to the left side, beside the pond. # 3 is a good hole to test your might. After you play hole 5, follow the walking path left for about 600 ft, to get to hole 6. It will be on the right side of the path. I dont think there is a single hole I dont like here. Its a wonderful course and I really like hole 9 when the basket is at the long location. There is a nice nook you have to throw down to once you crest the hill. Signage would help but once you play this course you wont forget it. After hole 14, walk back towards #5 basket and go past it to get to hole 15. Hole 18 is also a nice hole and good use of trees to make it slightly difficult but there are many routes to take to reach the basket. I'd have to say that this is one of my favs.

Cons:

Very long course, so wear comfortable shoes and if your gonna play in the summer bring lots of water. Navigation is needed but really only for 5 to 6 and 14 to 15. The rest is pretty much easy to find.

Other Thoughts:

I would recommend this course any day of the week. I love it and try my best to corse my wife to let me take the hour drive to go play it when I can.
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c_cobb.tn.
Experience: 16.9 years 9 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Victor Ashe........ 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 30, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

clean course, long concrete Tee boxes, great views of the surrounding mountains, double chain DISCatcher baskets, Good Tee signs, not overly crowded.

Cons:

no signs pointing you to the next hole.
If we hadn't played the first round with one of the locals we would have spent so much time looking for the next tee box that we probably wouldn't have had time to get in a second round.

Other Thoughts:

Hole # 1 can be a bit intimidating if it is your first visit to the park. You have to play the first hole over a pond, it seems like it would be better if it were hole #18 or at least midway through the course. I don't want my first toss of the day to be over a pond with trees to the left and right of me.
Also I think this course is more suitable for forehand throwers, or left handed backhand throwers, most of the baskets (at least on the shorts) fade off to the right.
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