(2.477 Rating) The best and worst 14 hole course you'll ever play.
- SKILL LEVEL FRIENDLY - IMO, the perfect difficulty for a University setting. Neither a true Beginner's course or an Advanced beast. The hole distances, and somewhat open lines, appear to be Recreational level, but since many baskets are extremely well guarded, it will take an Intermediate level skill set to routinely finish 3 or 4 down. Those of us between an 800 to 930 player rating should be pleased by the many looks at a birdie and still having to work for it. I estimate that even par would net a 900 rated round for a non-local.
- UNIQUENESS - I enjoyed the mix of shots. A few small ups and a couple small downs. A couple moderate tunnels, yet also a few open plays. Holes bend both ways and there are some well defined pockets to hit. A very small creek comes into play on 3 or 4 holes of which hole (5) is a gutsy clear with the basket just on the other side. I do wish that the hole length variety was greater than low two hundred to low 400 hundreds. Also, there are no par 4s and the heavy woods could have been used more effectively.
- TEES - 4 by 12 concrete pads
- CHAINS - Hooray for DISCatchers.
- NAVIGATION - I had a guide for this one so I wasn't paying too close of attention. There is a course map near tee (1) and its accurate. The tee signs are simple, but effective enough. No next tee direction on the tee signs and I don't recall any navigational cues other than Cerealman telling me where to go after each inquiry.
- QUICK PLAY - Less than one hour for my threesome. I figure its 35 to 40 minutes for a quick course bagger.
- MAINTENANCE - Seems to be well maintained with all the fairways reasonably mowed on my appearance. Off fairway was brutal in spots, but that's typically at many courses.

Who plays 14 holes?
- SAFETY HAZARDS - Several holes play around ball fields or walking paths. I could see some issues if the fields were in use for tournaments. If that's the case, players may need to wait or skip a couple holes. Also, fairways (1) and (2) cross. I've never been a fan of that.
- 14 HOLES - What an odd number. 392 courses in and this is my first course with 14 baskets. Seems like there's enough adjacent woods left over for an additional four holes.
- OVERGROWTH - Whoa. Yes this course is very open on several holes, but man, straying off into the sun bleached fairway edges can be a nightmare. Looks like there is some poison ivy in there.
- DISCONTINUITY - A big gap between (5) and (6) and also (10) to (11). Players will need a map first go around. Be sure and snap a picture of the map near tee (1)
- CHARACTER - The basics are fine, but there are hardly any extra disc golf related items. No multi-tees or alternate basket placements. I don't recall any seating and tee shading was less than 50 percent. There is a practice basket however.

I got to throw my first round here with two other course baggers, GMcAtee and Cerealman. Between us, we had bagged a combined 1058 courses before teeing off. It's not surprising to note that this was three-man quickie. Baggers are always straight to the point As for the course, I liked it, and I personally was not expecting the course to be as good as it was. Having bagged much of the Chattanooga area now, I'd put this course as the fourth best in the area and it's a worthy spin for those spending a whole day in town to bag courses. Hopefully the school adds another 4 holes to layout. An addition of four holes in the heavy woods could take this course to a 3 disc rating in my books.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - I scored the course beauty in the middle of all courses I've played. Too many park style shots. There are some very good looking holes but none are mind altering. The most striking tee shot should be (9), but it's got a shed just left of the direct line. (9) is the only hole that plunges into the wonderful older heavily wooded canopy. It's a shame that this tranquil landscape was not intertwined more into the layout.

-All holes are open
-decent course for beginners
-Short course good for beginners and to practice shorts shots.
-Well mowed
-Good new baskets

-holes were sometimes hard to find
-easy to lose a disc if it goes into a bush or wooded area
-short holes
-could be a problem if a lot of people were walking around the campus path.
-seemed to flare up my allergies so be careful if you have bad allergies

Decent course to try especially for beginners

*The construction is over, all 14 holes are there and playable.*
Very nice baskets
Mostly open fairways
Clearly marked holes and pins
Challenging hole positions
Nice creek runs through the middle of the course, very refreshing to take a lunch break at or relax for a little while

Good luck finding your disc if you throw it in the woods, super thick brush.
Course holds quite a bit of water in some areas.
Very thick grass, which holds a ton of water. (my shoes were soaked)
Scenery isn't that great

This is a nice course to go and throw around on once and a while for a good challenge or to practice certain shots, but overall I would just consider it average. I would recommend this course for people looking to just have fun, and aren't worried about losing a disc.

Well its a disc golf course so thats definately a pro! Now about the course....I will have to say that I was rather surprised that a college campus would dedicate this much property to a disc golf course.... the course is fun but not too difficult so anyone could play it... lthough its only fourteen holes they are a good fourteen holes ranging from 250 to 450 feet long and go from open field to over the creek shots and even some woods holes... I liked how some of the brush was cut out to place pins...very well hidden but definitely birdieable with a great shot!

The baseball field construction has 3 of the holes 6 7 and 8 cut out but they are still playable...meaning the signs and tee pads are there just no baskets....I still played the wholes and threw to where the baskets would be as shown on the tee signs...

Worth taking an hour or so and playing if youre driving through!

Southern Adventist DGC is definitely one of my favorites in the area. I play at least 2 rounds there weekly. On top of being a beautiful and relaxing location it has a wide variety of shots including a few over a flowing creek. The distances and challenges vary from just over 200' down a wooded path to 410' to a basket sitting a few feet from the creek. In my opinion Southern has all the diversity and challenges I like in a course.

Baskets for 6-8 are still out and have been for over 2 years. Teepads and signs are in, 2 of the 3 sleeves are in also but no baskets. We occasionally bring out portables for Wednesday doubles but usually just skip those holes on regular days. As soon as the new ballfields are complete those baskets are suppose to be replaced. Oh yeah, almost forgot about the signs on the teepads. Definitely need to be moved to the side.

Overall a great course. I'll continue to play regularly.

•Good Baskets
•Varied Hole Layouts
•Several types of throw Utilized
•Very nice campus
•Quiet Play with no traffic hardly to be heard (sometimes a train off in the distance)

•Holes 1 & 2 have overlapping fairways. This was a bummer for our first round because there was a group of students playing that had to throw ~3 times to get to the putting area on 2 while we waited to tee off on 1.
•As of June 23, 2012 there were still 3 holes missing due to construction (6, 7, 8).
•Grass was pretty high when we played, but not unbearable. Probably mowed every week to week and a half, we just caught it at a high time. This really killed any skips or slide action.

There were several good holes on this course, and I will certainly play it again. I would say it is unique to this area because it slightly favors forehand throws or LHBH. However, as a primarily RHBH I had no problem throwing understable discs and getting them to turn in as needed, and even some shots required some anhyzer with those.

Really liked #13 as it was a ~410' straight shot with a slight turn in the left at the end - perfect driving hole for RHBH players. #11 was fun as well, since the basket is hidden behind a utility building after a tree line. Good course all in all and enjoyable.

beautiful area! nice view. and lot of variety of shot required. mostly LH anzyher.
hole 1 go uphill on little left in front of fence
hole 2 go downhill but use backhand if plan throw LH anzyher. the basket is hide in right side. cant see it from teepad.
hole 3 and 4 same design, throw straight then sharp right at end. hole 5 straight ahead but beward, 2 big trees in between and have to across the creek .
hole 6 to 9 is closed due to construction.. even though posted july 26 and said for 2 weeks. well played on august 22, almost month yet not open. hole 10 straight ahead but avoid trees if possible.
hole 11 342 feet but the basket is way ahead right. throw straight toward fence then turn right then throw to end corner of shed and baseball field.
hole 12 is easy one of all. throw straight but thru bigh tree.
hole 13 is brutal bec over 400 feet. it said par 3 but it deserve a par 4. then last hole 14 is straight ahead and slightly right. avoid the tree in front u on ur right.

hole 1 and hole 2 conflict if 2 groups of disc golfer playing, and construction in way and seems wont finished soon. disappoint not play hole 6 to 9. no bathroom if ur visitors.

overall nice to play and relax. i lives abt 45 min from there so i will go if i m with group

Course is set on a christian college campus. Well maintained and a variety of shots. It now also has a practice hole where hole one used to be at. It still has 14 holes tho. My favorite hole would probably hole 2. It goes down the hill and tucked behind a small section of woods. Very fun course and closest to my house so I play this one regulary.

Right now constuction has holes 6 through 9 out of commision. They are doing something with the baseball fields on other side of the creek. It is only suppose to be for 2 weeks tho. Also on hole 10 there is grass in the trench that is taller than me. Lol. I believe its due to the constuction as well. Also hole one does not have a teepad.

If you have not played this course in a while you will not know hole one has been changed. A practice hole, only 150, now takes the place of hole one. They moved hole one to the end of the tennis court. No teepad for it but it does have a sign.

Baskets still look brand new and are discatchers with the bright yellow band at the top so that you can easily see it from the tee. The tee pads are slightly longer than normal ones, but are also narrower. Nevertheless, concrete tees are in great shape. Signs are at each tee and are very descriptive and helpful.

Very well defined fairways and were mowed quite short where they needed to be. The 14 holes will want you to play a few more, but you can always play the first 4 again to make an even 18 holes and not be too far from the start.

Most holes are open with natural (and manmade) obstacles coming into play with each tee shot. These included brush, trees, a creek, and storage shed. Landing zones are only needed on a few holes due to the shorter length of the course.

Hole 1 plays uphill to the right and 2 downhill to the right. The next 3 holes had little to no elevation change but the baskets are strategically placed into openings in the woods and brush. Hole 6 has you throwing up a hill, 7 & 8 are throwing laterally on the side of a hill. Hole 9 is throwing into the woods and 10 runs parallel to a creek. 11-14 are flat but each have their own beauty.

As great as the signs were, they were installed ON the tee pad. Granted, they were placed at the rear of the tee pad, but it just added a sense of confinement on the tee.

The brush is brutal. Very thick on holes 2 and 3. Stay away at all costs. After trying to find a lost putter in the brush on 2 and a lost glide on 3, my arms and legs looked like I got in a fight with Edward Scissorhands.

Fairways of 1 & 2 intersect and could have been dangerous if it was a little more crowded.

Hole 1 has been moved to near the entrance of the tennis court. Look for the tee sign.

Overall this is a nice course and quite challenging. Since most college courses are designed to teach students about disc golf, I would have to say that might be a little daunting for beginners. This course also strongly favors LHBH and RHFH throwers.

There were many other activities going on at the same time but not once, did we have to stop playing to let others by.

Nice tee signs and pads. Solid baskets. Nice design with the area they had to work with. Lots of variety. Good mix of short/long/tight/open. Helpful locals. Very scenic campus.

Kind of hard to find.

Lots of other people on course. Shot hard in the rough on 2 trying to avoid 2 people laying in the fairway. An unavoidable problem and not a big deal really. I enjoyed this course but probably won't make a special trip to come back.

Long concrete tees, detailed accurate signs, clean, well maintained.

Some unnecessary hole overlap, heavy traffic doing other things.

This course is designed pretty well to fit into the allotted space. They forced the use of natural hazards to make it more interesting. Make sure you are paying wide attention to those not sharing in your sport though. The course is intertwined through various other activities and they have the right of way.

I expect to be back soon and suggest you check it out too.

Well Maintained.
Very Nice People!
Changes in elevation.

A lot of right turns.

Enjoyed it though the temp hit 100 while I was there...being from Florida that was not too bad. The hills did make it challenging for me. I met several students pruning and keeping the area immaculate. The greens are very wide open.

If you're a LHBH or RHFH thrower-- this is a good course for you.

Innova DISCatcher.

I do not have any real pros or cons to add what hasn't already been said. I really appreciate the fact that Southern finally put a real disc golf course. (An object course had existed years before). It serves as a nice alternative to the premier course in the Chattanooga area-- The Sinks-- for those that want a more leisurely pace.

This course is located on a beautiful, small campus in an even smaller town. Although a tad out of the way, I still would consider this course to be in the Chattanooga area. Even though the course only has 14 holes, the elevation and distances make it feel like you've played a full 18. The course contains new baskets, signs, and concrete tees on every hole. Hole 1 even has an extremely helpful map of the entire course to decrease confusion. Although the course leans a little more towards anhyzer shots, there is still a good mix of drives. There is also a good mix of elevation. Most of the holes are open fairways with protected baskets. Sometimes they are hidden around a blind corner, but some are protected by random trees on the greens. A creek that runs through the middle of the course adds a legitimate water hazard on a few of the holes, though it's not deep enough to eat discs.

There are lots of students everywhere you turn. Although they are very friendly and helpful, they're still getting used to a disc golf course running through their recreation area. Be respectful of their home and they won't bother you.
There are facilities around the course, but I don't think that they're available to non-students so I wouldn't count on restrooms.
Experienced players might get bored with the open fairways, but distances should play long enough to present a challenge for all players playing this course for the first time.

I thought this course was another perfect example of how to put in a disc golf course on a college campus. I, for one, appreciate the fact that they didn't try to squeeze in another four holes at the expense of the flow of the course.
Don't be afraid to stop off at the Little Debbie factory while you're in Collegedale. Yet another contribution that Chattanooga has given the world!

Fairways are well-kept.
Baskets are nice.

Though many of the shots are straight-on tunnel shots, the rough is very punishing. Lots of underbrush, low-hanging branches and some pricker vines. I lost a disc that landed only a couple feet into the rough.

Signs for each hole are cemented 6" into corner of the tee box, which creates some very awkward steps into the toss.

The course weaves in and out of a number of heavily used tennis courts, soccer fields, a baseball diamond, some walking paths and a running track.
For some reason, they decided to place a picnic table next to a couple of the pins. So if there are any students out and about, you may find yourself skipping some holes to avoid them.
I ended up chasing a couple around the last 5 holes of the course, as they moved from bench to bench to avoid me.

...very awkward.

Be careful on hole 8. The rough off to the right has some rusty barbed wire hiding in the brush.

Nice tee pads. Good use of land and the trees around to make this course somewhat technical. The course is clean and the signs are accurate. There is a shop that sells discs near by, next to the parking lot.

Its not a full 18 holes and I would give the course 3.5 on rating if it did have the full course. Theres only 2 holes to really grip and rip. The rest are 210 to 260 from tee to pin. Having to share the course with many other activities going on in the area. example, ultimate frisbee leaguers on the soccer field right next to hole 13 which could be dangerous for them and possibly for you if you hit someone with a errant shot.

Nice course for locals and would be great if they could finish up the last 4 holes. I lost my star xcalibur on hole 2 with a flick shot that got lots of wind and went into the woods and yet to be found. If you find it please call me.

Nice 9-hole course on college campus. Baskets are new and numbered and are clearly seen. Most of the holes are wide open, but baskets are strategically placed. Holes 3 and 4 were the same, but the rest made for a nice variety.

Grass was freshly mowed making for solid footing and easy disc finding. The rough can be punishing if you throw a disc in there.

The course map available via the link on this site was very informative and helpful. I played during the summer and there was ample parking and we had the course to ourselves.

There are currently no signs or teepads. There was also no orange paint outlining tees, we just made up tees based on the map and some worn dirt spots that we thought could be the tees.

There are signs posted stating only students and faculty can use facilities or at least get priority, but you could probably ask permission to play in the wellness center when school is in session. The course is also closed on Saturdays due to religious observations.

Print a course map before playing, as it is the only way to know where to tee off and where to go next until they get pads and signs installed. On holes 1 and 5 we used the sidewalk. Hole 8 plays down the mulch walking path (we teed off from a dirt spot beside the baseball field, but later found out that was wrong.)

There is a small creek "in play" on holes 4, 5, and 9, but there is no danger of losing a disc.

This course is designed more for casual players and will be an excellent course of this type once tees are installed. It would not be very difficult for more advanced players, but it still has some fun holes.

From the interstate, when you get to campus, turn left into the wellness center and the course is behind the building. Hole 1 is between the tennis courts.

* Beautiful setting with good use of available resources
* Several wide open holes with a few in the woods
* Usually not crowded
* New INNOVA baskets

* No teepads
* Course tricky to navigate for first-timers
* The fairway for Hole #1 is in between the tennis courts, so be careful throwing if the courts are in use!
* The brush / woods on Holes #2-4 contain some thornbushes and are pretty difficult to manage if your disc goes in there. Wear long pants if you tend to veer off course.

***** UPDATE (7-17-09) ******

* Plans are being made to put in teepads with signs in the near future. There is also the potential for additional holes in the near future.

* The disc golf course is not for student or faculty use only as the above post says -- those signs apply to use of the tennis courts.

* The course is not closed on Saturday.

* If you found well-worn dirt spots, you are probably in the correct location of the "teepads"

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* A water fountain is located beyond Hole #9 past the jogging track.

A quick analysis of the holes:

Hole One: Tee is on the sidewalk at the corner of the tennis court. The basket resides on a hill, which makes "going for" any putt longer than 20 feet an adventure, as your disc could easily roll down the hill. It's advised to throw your drive below the basket. I hate playing like a sissy and laying up for par, but I usually regret my decision to go for the birdie if I'm too far away.

Hole Two: A huge anhyzer required to get to the basket. Avoid the woods / shrubbery on the right at all costs -- hit the deep stuff on your drive and you can expect a bogey. The basket is located on a nice flat area.

Hole Three: Another anhyzer required to get near the basket. Beware of the brush on the right side of the fairway. Also, watch out for the stream located just beyond the basket.

Hole Four: Tee located alongside the tennis courts. Another anhyzer required to reach the mouth of the opening in the woods. While the hole isn't too long, an accurate drive is essential to have a shot at birdie.

Hole Five: One of the best holes on the course. Trees guard the basket, which is located just past the stream. Birdie is possible if you keep your disc dry.

Hole Six: Tee is a short walk from the basket on #5 -- location is beyond the center field fence of the nearby softball field. Aim right with your hyzer and make sure your drive doesn't go left.

Hole Seven: One of the shorter holes on the course isn't a gimme. Hitting the entrance into the woods necessary to make par. The area behind the basket is guarded by trees and a hill, so there's low risk for being aggressive on your putt if you keep it straight.

Hole Eight: Most likely hole for birdie. Avoid the trees on the left and the woods on the right and you're sitting pretty.

Hole Nine: Longest hole on the course. Keep your drive in the fairway and you're fine.

Very nice setting for a course. Some play variation: A few elevated holes, a few wooded holes, and one with water. Even though most are not considered wooded holes, an errant throw on most holes has the potential to put you in woods with brutal undergrowth. Grass is always cut. Not crowded. Concrete Tee Pads.

Some would consider the course to be too open. Pedestrians walking right through the course or sitting in the middle of it. It feels like there is a lot of walking involved, even though the layout is decent.

Reminds me somewhat of Cloudland Canyon (except the grass on this course is always mowed) and is a nice course with decent variation of play. I hope they can find a way to add four more to make this an 18 hole course. As of 8/7/2009, they have just added 5 new holes, 7,8,11,12,13. The old 9 is the new 14. To get to the new #11, after hole 10, take the path to the right (facing the same direction as you teed off) walk maybe 200 feet and you'll see a path out of the woods over a small bridge to your left. Take that and walk out into the field and probably 20 feet out of the woods is the teepad for hole 11 and the basket is out of sight on around to the right near the softball fields. I've tried to update the map for the new holes. New hole # 7 is obvious after 6 is played. Hopefully with my explanation and the updated map, it will make sense. Also, new concrete teepads are now installed and the signs are also in. One con with the tee pads is they installed the sign posts in the rear right of the teepad. It kind of gets in the way, but I assume they did that for mowing purposes. The tee pads are a little longer than most, so the poles may not get in everyone's way.

Located on a beautiful university campus. Makes use of the creek and woods some. There is one elevation shot.

Many shots are open, with very few obstacles. There are not shots that are very long, and most are less than 300 feet.

The tee boxes have not been installed yet, so it can be hard to find where you throw from. There is orange paint that marks the four corners of the tee box positions and you can look for the dirt spots.