-The name "Warriors Path" seems to make more sense as this course continues to age. I worked on this analytics project months ago observing tournaments in TN since 1984. It's cool to know that tournaments have occurred at Warriors Path since then. The fact that this course is still around and valued alone is a pro, possibly making it a tourist attraction for disc golfer. It's well kept and may not even been close to its extinction date. This is one of the oldest courses (maybe the oldest) course I have ever played. I generally enjoy newer courses, but this one shows a lot of innovative design.

-Most holes have dual pin positions. Reading the previous reviews, it seems the locals and parks and rec department do a good job switching the pins around. A few are considered par fours. I saw that par was 85 in the tournament this year, meaning there were four par fours. They aren't very long considerably, but they aren't short either. The only par four I played was #5, but holes #21 and #27 and maybe a couple others have long pins tough enough to be par fours.

-Lots of elevation for holes that are relatively short. #2 is only 153' but is up maybe 20'. #8 is up near the 25' mark and #15 is straight downhill probably a little bit past the 25' mark. Some others with good elevation changes. My favorite hole was #21. Probably has the highest elevation change here. It's a super fun downhill ace run by the road. There is a long pin placement to the left back uphill. You also get to play a few fun valley holes.

-I think the fairway diversity is pretty good. #25 you'll either love or hate. I love it. The defined fairway plays pretty hard left, but the angle isn't severe. You have the option of taking a "pro route." I threw a hyzer flick through the opening to the left of the defined fairway and landed close enough to birdie this hole. Other than this, you'll be throwing different shots. Many straighter holes but plenty of right to left holes and challenging anhyzer holes.

-From the media, you see the mach pins. Warriors Path now has disCatchers that are a bit worn, but they catch very well if you putt slightly left. I made a few outside circle putts and a 75' footer. Nice to know that the pins were replaced at some time.

-#26 is iconic! Definitely the signature hole. You are throwing through a tunnel edged by giant rocks and boulders. Hole was about 300' (long pin when I played) and was a very fun challenge. If you really pure it, you'll get to see your disc fly nicely down that path. Awesome!

-Many ace opportunities along with very challenging holes that maybe average slightly over par. Pros will really try to capitalize on the shorter holes to build their confidence on the tougher holes. The shorter holes are easy enough for novice players. The variety in challenge for a primarily par three course is pretty well diversified.

-Plenty of benches to rest on. I wouldn't say the course has a TON of elevation, but the elevation movement is pretty consistent and moderate. Makes it pretty tiring.

-Nice additional challenges such as an island green on #15, an elevated basket on #23, and a mando gate on #2. All short holes that are made tougher.

-Ends in an eighteen hole loop. #1 to #18. You could simply play #19-27 if you only have time for nine holes. #27's basket isn't very far from #1's tee pad either.

-There's a campground and I don't think you even have to make a reservation. An opportunity to camp in Tennessee is always nice.

-I think navigation is the main problem. That has been stated many other times. If you don't have U disc, you are going to need it. Many holes have missing tee signs. After #4, you'll see a tee pad, but it isn't #5's pad. #5's actual pad is perched on a small hill. There are a lack of next tee arrows. The walk from #1 to #2 is hard as well. You don't really know where to look. Walk down the path near #1's basket (the one right before it) and continue to walk down and go left.

-Plenty of fillers. Some of the ace runs such as #17, #19, #20, and #24 are all pretty boring. #17, #19, and #20 are very similar. #19 is a little longer than the other two, but same task. Throw a slight hyzer. #24 is downhill and slightly to the right. Almost plays as a jump putt through a small gap. There are more but I think that's enough.

-#22. Yep! This hole is horrible when it's it the long pin. 289' dogleg right. The landing zone is maybe 110' from the tee pad. The short pin is less excruciating but still not very fun.

-The rough is very dense on #5 and #6 and then on #12 and #13. If it's windy, good luck! I threw a culverin on #6 in a head wind and it faded right and landed in the rough. It's painful and there could potentially be copperheads since you're in the mountains. Few other holes where the rough is particularly sketchy.

-Some holes are very close together. You are throwing by greens or fairways of different holes. Probably lots of yielding in tournaments.

-This course is definitely old, but it's far from plain. A lot of older courses I've played seem to be pretty plain and just generic. This one has a lot of cool perks to it, making it a memorable experience. It's not the best course I've played in Tennessee but it is quite fun! Winged Deer is nearby, and I think that's an awesome course. Harmon Hills isn't far either, and that's one of the greatest courses in the world! You could go on a camping trip and play all of those courses!

-I was originally going to give it a 3. I'm giving Warriors Path a 3.5. It has a high fun factor with some shock value that makes it a really good course. Has some holes that I don't consider to be fun, but many excellent holes that may be the inspiration for the cool perks you see on newer courses. Holes like #26 may have had something to do with the growth of disc golf. It's an awesome hole for sure with a lot to offer.

Warriors Path State Park is beautiful. I loved walking through the woods of this course as I played. Situated on the slopes of an old pine forest with small hikes between a lot of the holes gave you a chance to really enjoy nature. The most uniquely beautiful hole by far was 26, a rocky valley hole where you throw through the tight valley of rock face to a basket outside the other end. The second best hole is, I think, 25 from the left tee. You have to throw into a sheer dirt wall with a basket about halfway up. I ricocheted off a tree, threw back to the fairway, then hit like 100' anny approach dead center to save par (and there was a witness!), so that hole will always be in my mind.

There is a good mix of long and short, left/right holes. A few that turn sharply, a few that are gentle. It keeps things a little fresh. Everything is a par 3, because when this course was designed (1980!) everything was a par 3. Regardless of distance. I think a few of these could be a 4, but what is par, anyways?

When it comes to cons, there are many but they're pretty light.

The tees are concrete, but kind of small and slick. They were a little wet when I played, and I couldn't get any footing. I tried throwing next to them and usually it was too uneven, or slippery muddy, to do that either. When most of your drives need to be 300'+, throwing from a standstill, or one step is rough on your shoulder.

The signage is far overdue for an upgrade. They just aren't very helpful if you don't already know the hole.

Navigation is so-so. Half of the time it's figure-out-able, but sometimes you just need a little help. Hole 22 is especially bad, as previous reviewers have mentioned.

The up-and-downhill nature of is grueling. There were several players who said they either skipped the last hole (you have to walk all the way down a hill just to throw back up it, 26 makes a much better finish), or just skip the whole back 8, finishing on 19 and not crossing the road. When most of the locals skip a whole section of the course, with the two best looking (but not best throwing) holes, that's an issue.

Nit-picky: A few of the wooded holes need some trees removed to create fair lines, and not luck lines. It's annoying to make a good throw and hit a tree just before the basket, turning your bird into a par, or a bogey if you can't miss the trees again.

It would also be nice if their lake was in view or in play in some sections. It's a huge tease to drive past it on the way to the course and then never see it again until you leave.

Deciding between a 3.5 and a 4.0 was super hard on this course for me. It definitely has some good features, as well as beauty, but it also frustrates you at times. I decided that when looking at the group of other courses I've rated a 4, this really belongs at 3.5 for me for the time being, to be consistent with my other reviews.

Warriors Path is one of the highest rated courses in the Tri-Cities area, and it deserves it, but I think Winged Deer is a pretty close second, especially in winter when all the leaves are down. Of course Harmon Hills is only 30-45 minutes away, but locally Warrior's Path is just the prettiest one around and nudges Winged Deer for the top spot

Warriors Path is a classic old-school course that offers a diverse set of 27 holes spread throughout the park. You get the opportunity to play both tight, technical holes in the woods as well as chances to open up your arm. It's for this reason that I think the course appeals to a wide range of players, evident by the large crowd that we saw on a Thursday evening. What keeps things fresh throughout the round is that you are constantly traversing in and out of the woods, hitting up various patches of forest among the expanse of the park in between open sections.

Roughly 2/3 of the holes are in the woods, so the course emphasizes technicality a little more than distance. Still, you'll get plenty of chances to air it out with the other 1/3 playing more in the open. With 27 holes, you really get a wide spectrum of hole types.

The designers did a nice job of making sure no holes felt too similar. The design offers different kinds of shots with the use of elevation changes and levels of woodenness. If downhill holes excite you, you'll be plenty satisfied here with different looks for this type of shot. There are some fun downhill wooded shots in 4 and 15, while 6 and 22 give you a chance to really let loose being more in the open.

A few holes do a good job of changing appearance/terrain from tee to basket. 25 is a fun valley shot that plays down through a tight fairway, out over an open section, and up and to the left through another set of trees. 18 is another one that uses a combination of terrain, playing from in the open into a patch of trees.

The fairways were very well maintained and the grass cut short.

The course loops back near the parking lot before 19-27.

Plenty of benches help this long round to be less grueling.

The wear and tear is showing on this 35-year-old course. The baskets are rusting (though still performed up to standard) and some of the tees are cracked. There were a few tee signs missing.

It truly has an old-school design, which means it's entirely set up in par 3 format. The layout is well-varied within this type of design, but it would appeal to even more players if it had a few par 4's. Because of the par 3 layout, the course leans on the shorter side.

Some of the holes play too close together, added by the busyness of the course. My brother got hit with someone's drive on 6 when he was standing at the tee on 5.

The navigation isn't too hard, but gets confusing in a few spots with other holes close by. Bringing a map can't hurt.

This is a great casual course, one to play with friends for a relaxed round because it offers a good balance of difficulty: plenty of technical challenge without being too demanding or punishing. This I didn't mind, coming directly from Harmon Hills to play here. Definitely worth stopping at if you are in the area to play HH and it makes a nice three-course combo with Winged Deer Park also nearby.

Warriors Path State Park DGC offers a lot of bang for your hypothetical buck. It's not just a matter of sheer quantity, though that is here too: Warriors Path's 27 holes feature a lot of variety in distance, line, and woodedness. The emphasis is on technical par 3s that feature well-defined, challenging but fair lines. These run the gamut from ace runs to challenging birdies to tough pars. Distance covers a range of lengths, though for the most part stays within the comfort level of a decently skilled rec player.

The elevation at Warrior's Path is significant and varied, and helps distinguish the course. Fairways run across hillsides, approach dangerous slopes, or move directly with the terrain for uphill and downhill shots. There are in particular a few nice downhill holes, including one with a shallow creek in play. The elevation here can equally play spoiler or act as an aid, helping to keep you on your toes and jazzing up otherwise conventional shots: a few shorter holes become challenging with the accompanying elevation, and a few longer ones become less daunting if still interesting.

Overall, the challenge factor occupies a sweet spot, accommodating a broad range of skill levels. Beginners will find enough inroads to enjoy the course via shorter holes and friendly elevation, while more experienced players will appreciate the variety, with enough trees, distance, and elevation to keep their game engaged.

As a long established course, Warrior's Path is well-worn in a comfortable way. The nearby Winged Deer Park makes for a nice one-two punch of courses.

The real limitation of Warriors Path is simply its solid but unspectacular design. The strictly par 3 layout isn't deviated from, and although there are a diversity of approaches to this general hole type, the emphasis is almost always on a single shot or hazard. Par 4s and their emphasis on placement and chaining shots together would do a lot to mix up the feel. The varied terrain could certainly accommodate holes with more internal variation.

Some of the final 9 holes seem a bit of an afterthought. They plan in and around a smaller patch of woods than the front 18, and some of the lesser wooded holes seem like transitions rather than being there for their own sake.

The course seems to be popular, and has the potential to get backed up: our Thursday afternoon round was surprisingly busy.

Only one set of tees.

Warrior's Path DGC offers a solid round and I'd be more than happy to have it as my home course. The par 3 focus limits it a bit for me, but it offers enough challenge and some great terrain to more than justify a visit. It's nearby the fantastic Harmon Hills, too, so that alone makes it worth a visit.

Overall nice design and layout. Large park set in the beautiful TN mountains. Good mix of shots and a nice challenge.

Could use better directions between holes and some of the tee pads could use some maintenance. Hole 1 basket was missing.

Great park but I like Winged Deer better.

- Challenging course, tests driving and mid-range abilities.
- Hole maps located at the tee of every hole.
- Variety of hole types; some in narrow wooded areas while others are for distance in open fields.
- Two pin locations for multiple holes.
- Grass and obstacles are well maintained.

- In my most recent play, one basket had been stolen and litter was found throughout the course.
- Somewhat difficult to navigate, some holes end with two or three trails around the pin and visiting players may be unsure of where to go next.
- Surrounding foliage can be fairly dense, be weary of bushes with pricks and of poison ivy.

All holes are either par 3 or 4's, depending on the location of the pin. This course can be very fun as long as the challenges of narrow holes lined with trees don't get in your head. I would certainly recommend playing this course if you ever find yourself in the tri-cities area.

This course has a little bit of something for everyone. Long straight shots over grass for pins 1, 18, and 27 with a lot woods and hills in between. Pins 23 through 26 are some of the funnest on the course and it is a shame that they are in the less played back nine.

The course has a number of deceptive fairways that look easier than they actually are (5) and some look harder than they really are (15). All in all, you will have to use skill more than power or you will be one of the people I hear thunking into trees (and, yes, I hit them too, but I'm usually cursing too loud to hear my own thunks).

You don't know where the baskets are. Most have two possible positions and there's no way of knowing which unless you walk out to look.

Crowded. When the weather is good you will be waiting for the guys in front of you to clear and feel pushed because there is a group right behind you. Last weekend, the park was so full I couldn't find a place to park (I left and went to Winged Deer instead). I recommend trying to play in mornings or off times.

Basket 9 is the worst on the course. After a little bit of fairway, it's just buried in a bunch of trees. Some people try skip shots, some just throw and pray. My personal best ricocheted off three trees before coming to rest behind a fourth.

Does anyone par 21? I personally detest this hole, but I think better players than I may find it an appropriate challenge. Still, it should at least be a par 4.

27 is a terrible way to end a course. And it's a shame because 26 is so good. On 27 first you walk down a steep hill to get to the tee. Then you throw back up the same steep hill. Then you trudge up it to see where your disc has gone once you've thrown over its crest. It's not really technically challenging; it's just a pain and saps some fun out of your day right at the very end.

This course badly needs signs telling people where to go to get to the next tee. This is especially bad going from 22 to 23, 23 to 24, and one of the baskets in the first eighteen (can never remember which) that has three paths leading away from it.

Over the winter this was the course I played the most. I prefer Winged Deer, but this one is closer to home and I really like quite a few of the holes. I only really have issues with three of the pins and really like most of the rest.

I like the fact that there are 27 pins. Personally, I find this to be just about the perfect length.

It's worth making the trip to play here and worth returning.

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.

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.

If you can play this one, it's worth it fo' sho!

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

trees. lots and lots of trees on some holes.

it's a great course but can be crowded at times.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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)

- Great Shots. Warrior's has great shots, with many requiring some technical shaping to be successful. Lots of putter anny shots. Uphill, downhill, open, tight, hyzer, anhyzer, straight, short, medium, long... bring your bag.
- Terrain. Excellent use of terrain. Not only in the courses use of vertical elevation, but in the way it starts open, then goes into the woods, then open again, then back to the woods... the rock fairway, the creek, etc... This coupled with great shot design make this course rate high.

- Crossing / Parallel Fairways. A few of the holes run next to and/or over other fairways and tee-pads. Normally this would be a huge con for me... but, considering the shots themselves, it's forgivable.
- Signage. All this course really needs is proper signage. Some of the holes had signs, but they were old and mostly busted-up. You don't necessarily need them to play the course, but the greatness of the course is deserving of great tee-signs too.

- Scoring. If you are technical and accurate off the tee, you could easily shoot low-low numbers at Warrior's. That's not to say that this course is easy... you'll definitely be punished for bad drives.
- Destination Golf. This area is a hotbed for great disc golf courses. Plan your road trip here! Winged Deer and Fossil Hill are just a short drive away... Good Stuff!

This Ed Headrick design has a 2/3 wooded and 1/3 open mix where you weave in and out of woods throughout the round. Makes excellent use of the natural topography while magically throwing uphill on only 4 holes. Great scenery and interesting layout. Fun for all skill levels. 24 holes gives you a tremendous bang for your buck and there's lots of other stuff to do at this great state park. Easy to find.
*UPDATE* The local club has replaced the chains on the baskets, a much-needed upgrade and is adding 9 new holes.

Can be very tough to find errant discs in the rough... very nasty schule... but it's been beaten down over the years.
The original baskets are lower than the new ones.

Locals start on 2 (adjacent to playground) and end on 1. It's easy to miss 22 and 23 by going to the 24 t-pad from the 21 basket. Don't make this mistake, #23 is a unique hole when the basket is in the long position.
To reach #24 T-pad, walk downhill.