Kingsport, TN

Warriors Path State Park - Lakefront

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sloppydisc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.4 years 201 played 147 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Quantity over Quality 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

27 holes with concrete pads in a very nice, large park setting. The disc golf course is well separated from other activities. There is ball golf, camping, boating, fishing and play grounds all on site. Nice place for a weekend trip if you can get here.

Fairways were well cleared and grass was cut. Park seems to be maintained well.

Course plays mostly through the woods, but does offer a few holes throughout that play through mostly open terrain. Elevation is used, but not so much you need to fear any big hikes.

Most of the wooded holes are short, technical holes that force you to hit a line in the 180-300' range. Seems like a good course to work on some putter and mid range shots.

Cons:

Some areas have baskets close to tee pads and vice versa. It could get a little dicey on busy days. If there are other people playing keep your head up, and eyes open. 9's tee pad is pretty much in the putting circle for 8. Kinda tight in spots.

Navigation is a little tricky in spots due to multiple foot paths weaving through the woods, and no signage to help.

Tee pad signs were very rudimentary when they were there. Some were missing.

Repetitive in that you have about 1/3 of the course ending a straight or RHBH turnover/ RHFH shot.

Not many memorable shots or great holes. Just a lot of basic disc golf. And most of it is pretty short deuce or die type golf. By my count there was about 20 holes under 300'.

Hole 13 forces a shot right over hole 4's tee pad. That must be a blast on a tournament day!

Other Thoughts:

Overall this course is worth a stop if you are in the area. There are 27 holes with concrete pads of very playable disc golf. Just don't expect anything outstanding or road trip worthy.

Luckily, there were a couple interesting holes in the last section that made the monotony of throwing turnovers in the woods worth it.

Hole 21 is a fun downhill shot that forces you to hit a gap and then go back up hill. Hole length is 498' and it is pretty cool.

Hole 26 plays through a very narrow, rocky ravine and leaves you little room for error. Great looking fairway, and a nice challenge.

Much if this course seems old and looks as if it has undergone a few design changes over the years. I did notice an extra tee pad or two not being used. There is lots of cool land, hills and trees, and it made me think that maybe if this course was being built new today, we'd have a very challenging 18 hole course instead of a 27 hole course with too many short repetitive shots. Oh well, I still had fun, and it was only a few minutes off of the highway. I'd play it again, and if I was a camper this is definitely a park I'd consider a weekend trip to someday.
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Skyjuice
Experience: 9 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 11, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great looking course. Nice tees (mostly). Great elevation changes too. If you are a lefty, you'll not feel left out on this course, no pun intended.

Cons:

After hole 9, signs and direction are a lil' off. I spent about 20min I didn't need to trying to figure out where to go...walking back a path I went down to try to find the next hole. This course, well some of the holes anyway will be washed away in years to come. Already there are some crazy canyons from water.

Other Thoughts:

If you can play this one, it's worth it fo' sho!
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Filip Jalovy
Experience: 3 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Nice Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 24, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very nice course
Challenging for everyone
Right and left handed holes
Some super nice tees,love it!

Cons:

Have to give 4 because missing navigation on for next holes. Sometimes super confusing where is next hole.
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medic5888
Experience: 13.4 years 38 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 2, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

One of the best maintained courses I've ever played.
Lots of elevation and great use of the land.
27 holes of open and wooded fairways.
Both holes for right and left hand players
Great for players of all levels
Trashcans and benches at each hole
Tee signs on every hole
Multiple pin locations

Cons:

Some of the chains are rusted and need to be replaced.
Some tee pads are shorter than normal.
No next tee signs except for hole 2 (i head the navigation was a little tricky before those signs were installed)

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed this course beautiful scenery, excellent layout of the land. Defiantly had some unique holes my fav being i believe 26 I loved the placement of the basket between huge rocks down a narrow fairway. One of the best courses I've ever played would have loved to give this course a 5 but the rusted chains had me take off points.
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Disc Golf Dave
Experience: 40.2 years 13 played 13 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Very Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is an excellent course and very fun to play. I don't get to this area of Tennessee very often, but when I do I will plan to play this course. I love the park nature of most of the holes, and the woodsy nature of other. It has the mix of open to somewhat tight, with an emphasis on the open and let er rip style that I like. It is a true gem in eastern Tennessee. The vertical is definitely part of the play, but not too much so. It is very well maintained (at least when I was there).

Cons:

I had some difficulty finding my way.
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jgrubb22
Experience: 25.2 years 39 played 7 reviews
5.00 star(s)

favorite course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 31, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

this course has a lil bit of everything. it has nice open holes then your right in the woods throwing thru trees. nice basket and tees are good as well..

Cons:

dont really have any besides they dont move the pins around that much anymore it seems..

Other Thoughts:

jus an all around good course and i prob play here at least 5 times a week..
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roadtrip
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.9 years 200 played 23 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 19, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful course, very close to the highway.
Great variety - all shots come in to play (except for 600 footers, which I'm fine with). Open holes with great little obstacles. Everyone loves #26. The only two locals I saw on the course (played early on a weekday morning) were very friendly and helpful. Course is well kept. Benches (and rocks and logs to sit on). Lots of privacy. Lots of other park amenities to keep a family occupied. An old park that's aged very well.

Cons:

Can be tough finding your way.The currently-posted course map helps some. #1 tee is right past the Warrior's Path sign on the right as you first enter the park. After #1, walk down to the playground (which is awesome), across the bridge, and to the right of the treehouse they're building. Two is down that way. From there it gets easier.
Short. I actually liked that, but for the guys who want to throw 500' a bunch of times - this isn't for you.

Other Thoughts:

Took a few minutes to find several tees and then several baskets. However, I played solo and found everything on my own. Once you get past #2 and then #5/6, it's easy. Bring a camera.
I gave it a 4 because it was a great course. I held back because of the navigation (which only affects drop-ins) and because it can be repetitive/short at times. However, all of the holes fit really well. I don't know if they could have done a longer 18 hole course with the layout of this land. This is a great 27-hole course. It doesn't wear out your arm, but it may wear you out if you're not in shape. Wear hiking shoes.

Don't let talk of repetitive holes discourage you. The last 9 are unique and spectacular
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chucker10
Experience: 15.2 years 10 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Balance 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 19, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Scenic, nice large concrete tee pads, signage on every hole. 27 holes.

Great balanced course. To score well here you have to be accurate and have good placement. Distance does not play in but for a couple of holes and even then it's not much. Good mix between left and right dog legs and elevation changes on the majority of the holes. Very nice layout and extremely fun to play. If you are a beginner to intermediate skill level player you will love this course. The course is very forgiving on most holes where you can have a bad tee shot but a good second shot can bail you out and still par the hole. If you're a highly skilled player you may find this course too easy.

Cons:

Can be a bit confusing going from hole to hole in some parts of the course (i.e. from hole 1 to 2). Could use a map. Heavily wooded and easy to lose a disc if you have one that gets away from you slightly. I imagine in the fall this wouldn't be a problem though.
The difficulty of the holes is a little deceiving. You walk up to the tee for the majority of these holes and you're thinking birdie all the way but if your shot is a little off and you don't get any tree love you quickly realize that your aspirations for birdie turned into " I will be happy with a bogey."

Other Thoughts:

All in all a great course for beginner and intermediate skill level players and a good course to enhance your short game. Scenic park and great layout. I highly recommend to anyone that is up in the Kingsport area.
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Prototype
Experience: 6 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Play this course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 20, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course offers every shot imaginable. It is very well kept and offers 27 holes. Large to extra large teepads are present on big D holes. The course usually doesnt get too backed up either. Bring a selection of discs because this course has a lot of different doglegs.

Cons:

For a new beginner, finding hole 2 is a little difficult. Other than that it is a well maintained course.

Other Thoughts:

Very nice course. I would love to see more tournaments held there.
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DBdiscgolf
Experience: 13.7 years 12 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Warriors has a great variety of technical and power holes both in the woods and in the open. This course plays differently throughout the year so it is fun to play all year long. Three new holes have recently been added: #10-Long narrow straight woods shot, #23-Awesome looking hole(big rocks in fairway) with two pin positions including one elevated pin, #24-Short technical hole(possible ace)

Cons:

Navigation from hole 1 to hole 2. Holes 1,17,18,and 19 can get realy crowded on some days so watch out for other poeples' drives. The rough can get realy thick at times, but right now it's fairly clear. Hole #27 is a disapointing hole to end on.

Other Thoughts:

Best course in East Tennessee. It's in a great park and can be enjoyed over and over again. The pictures of this course don't have the new holes and the pictures are fairly old. The course has changed alot since they were taken. So if the pictures don't impress you still come and play cause' it's changed alot.
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DiscGolfCraig
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 19.9 years 596 played 543 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A true, 27-hole Warrior of a course

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 29, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course has a little bit of everything: plenty of open holes, wooded holes, long and short ones, holes with elevation. There is a nice flow here that you never feel you're playing the same type of hole too often. For example: #1 is wide open, #2 - 4 are shorter wooded holes with a mix of elevation and doglegs, #5 is open again, #6 is a tricky tee shot....all the way to #27.
- Great use of elevation. There were few flat holes. Almost every hole had some elevation factor, which helped add extra challenge to some of the lesser holes.
- There are some very creative hole layouts at this course. The coolest is #26, a straight hole that plays between rock walls that run almost the entire length. The two longest holes #5 & 21 have great risk/reward factors, which encourage aggressiveness. #15 is a short, downhill hole that had the feel of Glenn Hilton in Hickory, NC.
- Along those lines, I didn't feel there was any real throw away hole. Sure, several could have been improved, but if you're only as strong as your weakest link, Warriors will hold its own against almost any course. Also, there was a good job of mixing in the easier/birdie-able holes with the challenging ones. It wasn't until the last stretch of holes (from #21 - 27) that you had an extended stretch of what I'd consider true challenging holes.
- Nice tee signs and tee pads. There were only two major confusing parts to the entire course: the long transition from #1 to #2, which could be solved by several next tee signs, and the layout for #21 - missing a tee sign.
- Great state park with a little bit of everything: large campground (although not being able to make reservations is a con), nice lake plus all the standards. You could easily spend an entire weekend here and not leave the park.

Cons:

Course could have had a bit more difficulty thrown in. Only 2 of the 27 holes were longer than 400 feet, so adding length could help. Accuracy is more crucial than length, so if you're throwing straight you can really score low here.
- Several of the added holes didn't feel like they fit in with the rest of the course. The stretch of #23 - 25 felt like they were still works in progress, and just had a different vibe to them than anything up to that point.
- Signage could be improved between holes. I listed the two major issues above, but several other spots could also use next tee signs. This is especially important with extra paths in the woods (there's a path leading directly from #9 to 11), and extra/abandoned tee pads (there's an old tee pad between #4 & 5).
- I wasn't a fan of #6. It felt too gimmicky by trying to be different. The hole has no true fairway. There's a nearly solid line of trees, so you have to throw over top, leading to a nearly blind tee shot with thick rough on the right, and woods on the left.
- The rough could be cleaned up/thinned out in some places. I appreciate the reason for rough (I spend way too much time in it), but I spent more time than normal having to search for discs that got caught up in it.

Other Thoughts:

For most of the first 18 holes, this course felt way too much like Kilborne in Charlotte; albeit, with some more elevation. Thankfully, the extra holes were nothing like you'd see at Kilborne.
- If they could ever squeeze in another 9 holes, Warriors could have two truly distinct courses here. Go crazy and make one difficult, a sort of Ultimate Warriors, so to speak.
- Maybe in contrast to what I just said, I really wish the last hole of the course was #26. That really is a fun hole, and would be a great way to end a round. Add in the rock wall factor, and you could end up with a crazy, lucky bounced birdie, or an unlucky, stuck behind a rock bogey.
- Random observation. Why does this site list 4 different layouts, when only one hole (#16) has an alternate tee? Red and white are the same, and yellow and blue are the same, and they're only five feet apart.
- This is easily the best course in the region. I played it during a 3-day, 10 course road trip, and it ranked a solid second on my list, behind only Sugaree, and ahead of some other solid courses.
- This is a must play for anyone in the region: western NC or VA, southern KY, anywhere in TN, or anyone driving on I-81 or I-26. Warriors truly lives up to its name.
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bjreagh
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 27.7 years 350 played 321 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 21, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Warrior's Path is set in a very nice scenic state park. Before you get to the course you are met with breathtaking views of a lake that will begin to get your adrenaline pumping (lake does not come into play however). The course has 27 holes, well-spread out, and mostly where no other park activities interfere. There is an excellent variety of wooded and open holes, and I especially enjoyed how the more open holes were perfectly interspersed among the wooded holes. There are holes that go left, straight, and right, and there are almost no back to back holes of the same shape, which forces you to use all types of shots and it really keeps you on your toes when you step up on the tee knowing this tee shot is completely different from the last one. The course also offers a good use of elevation- up, down, sidehills right and left, as you should expect in the mountainous area of East TN.

Lengths vary from hole to hole (~150'-400'), however the overall average hole length is not that long, which makes this course accessible to those who are distance challenged. Those of you looking for lots of length will not find it here. There are a couple of holes, however, where there are chances to air out a long drive.

There are several really fun and memorable tee shots here- I especially remember holes 6,14,20,& 23! The course is technically challenging and can be punishing at times, but there are also many opportunities for birdies and even some ace runs.

#19 ends at parking lot so you could easily end here if you only wanted to play 18 or 19 holes. The additional holes are just across the road. (Beware of trains on #25, they are not on the hole, but really close, and they are loud!)

Cons:

The signs are also the typical older signs that you see a lot of on TN courses, and would my first priority here as an improvement. Tees are obviously showing their age as the ground around some of them is wearing away.

The open area (holes 1, 18-19) by the parking lot contains several holes that are more cramped than the rest of the course, and there are several baskets in sight which can be a little confusing, especially when you first jump out of the car and start looking for #1.

The finishing hole, #27, is not the best hole on the course so it is a little bit of a mediocre finish. It is not bad (straight uphill) but you have to first walk down the hill to tee off and then walk it back up just to play it. Hole #26's path takes you to the middle of the fairway as the two holes practically run parallel, which could also be dangerous if another group was already teeing off.

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed playing this course. It is one of my favorite in East TN (and one of the best in all of TN). I have been wanting to play this course and finally got to three years later. This course is highly recommended for most all types of players looking for a challenging and fun round. While in the area, be sure to check out Winged Deer as it is pretty good, too. Also, Harmon Hills is pretty close and is awesome.
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stitt32009
Experience: 20.9 years 5 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

great all around course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 27, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

great mix of holes with good amount of distance. course is great for beginners and pros. many great disc golfers call this course home and they offer a lot to learn.

Cons:

some vandalism and lack of signs

Other Thoughts:

i get to play this course every couple of months, but if it was closer i would be there all the time
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coolhand
Experience: 23 played 23 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 6, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

great mix of holes. close to home for me. 24 holes soon to be 27. wooded and open. some big shots mostly birdie golf.

Cons:

trees. lots and lots of trees on some holes.

Other Thoughts:

it's a great course but can be crowded at times.
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dweaton
Experience: 15.9 years 17 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Never gets old 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 25, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-A good variety of holes
-Challenging, but fair
-A few very cool holes (#6, 14, 23)
-A decent amount of benches
-Beautiful course
-I have played here a ton, as it is just a minute away, and I do not get tired of it.

Cons:

-Poor tee signs
-Navigation for newcomers is tricky without a guide or prior knowledge

Other Thoughts:

I learned to play here and will forever consider it my home course. Awesome course and awesome regulars that play here!
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dnbailey
Experience: 13.8 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Backyard Favorite 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 7, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I play here a lot, because it's basically in my back yard. There's a wide variety of holes at warriors. The layout of the course forces you to stay on your toes. Hole 14 is absolutely awesome. It's a hole you just want to play over and over.

Cons:

Lots of vandalism. People have destroyed most of the signs and benches. It's really a shame.

Several of the holes are bordered by heavy undergrowth. It is easy to loose a disk in parts - at least for me.

Other Thoughts:

I always shoot my worst at Warriors, but I love every second of it.

Make sure you play the extra holes on the other side of the road. They're awesome.
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CatFish
Experience: 14.9 years 23 played 13 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Decent Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 8, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Pretty course, a little challenging, but not to hard. Good mix of long and short, right and left, wooded and open.

Cons:

No signage. There were a couple, but you couldn't read them.

Other Thoughts:

If they'd invest some money in some signs, this would be a great course. Also the tee boxes were concrete, but small, try not to step off them. If you are within a hour or so of this course, give it a visit, it is worth it. It is easy to follow except from the 1st basket to second tee. Go down the hill from the first basket and there will be a dirt patch on the edge of the woods, follow that trail across the stream, hang left and the second tee will be on your right. (above the White Witches Sleigh, you'll see)
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boxmark25
Experience: 14.2 years 12 played 12 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A little lost 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 5, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

- The course was great fun to play. Almost every hole was challenging and very nice to look at.
- The course is a great mix between wooded and open and also between hyzer and anhyzer throws as well as done the middle.
- I found myself smilling more on this course than any other course i have ever played especially when i was throwing over the tops of trees.
- The scenary is beautiful and all the people i met were very nice and helpful.

Cons:

- The course was very very hard to navigate. I found myself walking the wrong way several times and having to turn around to find the right hole.
- The was no board with information or map at the beginning of the course and even hole one was a little hard to find. Luckily i read the reviews on here before i went out, that was a life saver.
- The signs at each hole are also in poor shape. Many were fallen over or broken. Other signs were so worn that i could tell nothing about the holes. several times i was just throwing blind.

Other Thoughts:

This course is very fun and challenging and i will definantly play it if again if i ever have the chance. Be sure to take some water with you and be ready to hike.
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agouge
Experience: 7.9 years 37 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

24 holes of greatness 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 12, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I must start out by saying the course flows well. it goes in and out of technical wooded holes to more open holes. The elevation change is all over the course most noticeably on holes #5 and 6, 20 and 24.. The course can be enjoyed by a beginner and pro alike with great balance and variety in the holes. The course has a great signature hole in #15 across a creek. Overall the course is very wooded and technical with some open holes in between. The course has 24 holes and this number was not reached by throwing in random extra holes. The new holes across the street are both very challenging and fun. On one hole you must throw through a narrow valley with a bolder in the middle. Another is one of the steepest uphill holes you will ever play.

Cons:

A new playground has replaced a few memorable holes on the course. However, new and challenging holes have been added across the street to make up for this. In the short locations the course can become more of a birdie race which is not always a bad thing i guess. However, the course is at its best in the mixed and long locations.

Other Thoughts:

An expereinced player can perforn well on this course with some practice. A great course for any disc golfer to play. The course has a special feeling to it an always makes you want to come back for more. Tuesday night doubles and Sunday singles give one an opportunity to compete and have fun. This course is a must play and probably a top 3 course in Tennessee.
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maynes35
Experience: 14.4 years 25 played 18 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Mix 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a great disc golf course. I had a great time playing it both times. It has a nice mix of long and short holes. Some dogleg left and some dogleg right. Elevation is a big key out here. There are quite a few down hill shots along the way. #6 is a nice launching pad out over the trees, down the hill, into the thick fairway grass. Then #24 is the most uphill hole I've ever played. I had to stop on the way up! All the baskets are in nice shape. All concrete tee pads and they were nice and long (except one but it had huge rocks behind it.. and the hole was short anyway). I always love a course with a straight long open hole as #1. Good to loosen up and stay out of trouble to start your round. A couple of very scenic holes as well. This is a great course and the next time I'm in the area I'll be played another 36+.

Cons:

Getting to #2 is a pain in the butt (see "Other Thoughts"). They really need a sign on how to get there behind #1's basket. I could have used some directional arrows to the next tee pad in some cases as well. There is a lot of vandalism out there, which is weird because the area is very nice (just some stupid kids with too much time on their hands). Pretty much every bench and hole layout sign are covered.

Other Thoughts:

I rated this course a 4 based solely on how nice the course was, the quality of the holes, and the course layout. It would have been easy to take away points based on the "Cons" section, but to me it's more about the actually course, and I really enjoyed this course ** #2 HOLE DIRECTIONS - from #1 basket look right and see two tiny paths into the woods (take the left path) - walk until you come out of the woods in a kids play area - cross the bridge and go lef up the path - ahead on the right is #2 tee.
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