Knoxville, TN

Admiral Farragut Park

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enragedmullet
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Experience: 12.4 years 115 played 79 reviews
2.50 star(s)

More like 2 1/2 bells, Captain Drayton.

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 12, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

+ Concrete tees (2 per hole), baskets, signage, benches/trash, facilities - Check.

+ Plays either a quick loop or a quicker loop, navigation is pretty easy (check out the map(s) here, the one on-site has faded from the sun).

+ Beginner-friendly, bagger-friendly

+ Challenging, with a fair range of distances present; what elevation is present is used well

+ A choice little spot on the river

Cons:

- Course is on the short side, which might underwhelm some

- Tee signs might be the originals from '96, only present on the short tees

Other Thoughts:

Admiral Farragut is a decent niner in the Knoxville area that has the feel of the local well-worn haunt. It's been on my radar for years and I finally had a chance to bag it at around 8 AM on a Tuesday in September. It was a gorgeous morning on the river, a cool 70 degrees, and I had the course to myself for the whole 1/2 hour I needed to play the shorts (gotta schedule to keep, after all).

Farragut is an old, well-worn course and I'd have to imagine that a lot of players have a soft spot for it- I've only played it once and I do. It reminded me of my old home course in Ft. Lauderdale, Easterlin Park with its well-established feel and wooded holes that nowadays are considered by many to be on the shorter side (if not the way shorter side). With 40 reviews over its 27 years it's hard for me to offer anything that hasn't been said - Wellsbranch250's review of it from last year is still on the money.

My 2¢? Decent course. The shorter nature of this niner made for a fun round. If I'd had more time I would've loved to have played it again. I can see how it'd be great for beginners and those practicing distance control and just plain aiming. Two holes still stick out to me a month after playing it:

#1 - 8:15 AM, first hole of the day - a quick 9 before hitting the road for 6-7 hours - I find the shorts #1 is a pitiful 147'. But lo, it would be I who was pitiful. The basket is juuuuuust up ahead, with the river just a bit behind it. In between you and the basket? Right in the middle of the fairway? Two perfectly placed trees, making for the most tantalizing gap. I tried for, and missed, that gap more times than I will admit to here. But when I hit it, boy did it feel good. Guess I should've stretched.

#9 makes for a polar opposite bookend to the course - 330' from the shorts, the longest hole by far, and practically wide open compared to the rest of the course, playing back towards the woods/river to the basket set amongst the rocks - very cool look.

I had overdue business w/ Adm. Farragut and was in a great mood to finally play it. The day I played I had what had to have been near-perfect conditions and coursing through my veins was the best coffee available at the nearby La Quinta. These things might have affected my objectivity. I'm sure it's not everyone's cup of tea, and might come off as dated but damn the critics, it's a decent, fun little course - full speed ahead!
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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.2 years 652 played 631 reviews
2.50 star(s)

The Staple Of The South Knoxville Metro 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 26, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

(2.597 Rating) An old-school recreational niner that appears to have stayed relatively the same now for more than a couple decades.
- SOCIAL FACTOR - I'm pretty sure this older course has a bunch of regulars. I grabbed one of the last spots rolling-in on an early Sunday morning and there were several players already on the course. If you're from out of town looking for the local carefree chill kind of course, this is the place to hit. If you're from out-of-town baggin and looking for a quick 9, I'd plan to play here at a non-prime time.
- AMENITIES - Solid amenities are present here. A course map with distances is posted near tee (1). Two concrete tee pads on almost every hole, although several are way too small. Decent Prodigy baskets and a practice basket. Seating is present at most of the tees. There are shelters with picnic tables and a portable toilet in the park.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - I think this is a good beginners course. There are some minor trouble spots, but I think overall it's a good balance of forgiveness and line intrigue. This Is the kind of place that can hook newer players as they will strive to get better and better, until they've built a solid rec level skill set.
- QUICK PLAY - On an empty course, a solo could probably be done in twenty minutes by a quick player. I got slowed up a bit and finished in 25 minutes. As noted above, I would advise against attempting to play in prime times if looking for a quick round.


So-sos:
- NATURAL BEAUTY - I've scored this course "typical" 2.5 overall. Its nice, but nothing special like the nearby Claytons course. The beauty aspect happens to be one of the factors that lead me to this middle of the pack score. It's got some nice lines, but it's also got some average plays. (9) was a nice way to finish with the basket and green perched on a large flat rock outcropping. Overall, I had the beauty aspect at about 50 percentile. The trash and smell along (5) and (6) I hope was a temporary unpleasantry.
- HOLE VARIETY - For a 9 holer, well above average hole variety. Modest slopes, open areas, pockets, tunnels, pinch points and rec level bomb opportunities. I was impressed on what was delivered considering the size of the parcel the course sits on.
- CHALLENGING - For the record I threw the back tee layout. It felt like an upper rec level challenge to me. Hole (9) back tee was outside my range and I think I'd also rarely birdie (7) from the back tee as an Intermediate level player. A couple felt like deuce or die holes, while a couple others felt like 50/50 coin-flip lines. When considering all the encompassing gameplay aspects, the challenge seemed typical overall.
- NAVIGATION - OK. I advise out of town first time solos to take a picture of the map. As will be noted in the cons below, the tee signs are simple and need to be replaced. I don't recall much in the way of navigational cues between holes and I used my picture of the map a couple times.

Cons:

Nothing major to complain about. Just some minor blemishes or reasons why I find it rather typical in nature.
- SPACING - A lot of course was jammed into a small space and there is not a lot of buffer between other holes and/or other park features. The baskets and tees are boarder line too close in a couple instances. Roads are in play a couple times. I'd keep my head on a swivel if the course were packed with players and this does appear to be a popular local track.
- TEE SIGNAGE - The tee sign posts must be twenty years old. It desperately needs a re-do. Only the short tees have posts. Players that wants a distance reading from the back tees will need to take a picture of the course map.
- PARKING - Not the largest parking area. Perhaps people park on the grass on busy days or there's an alternate lot.
- TRASH - The water shore behind basket (6) was littered with trash. The hole looked great from the tee, but when I got down by the basket it was rather sad looking.

Other Thoughts:

Admiral Farragut works. By this I mean it's a workhorse for the local area. I could see local rec players coming here several times a week and throwing multiple rounds a day. So, for local social play, two thumbs up. If you live in the Knoxville metro area, you better come check it out at least once for the history. For those out of town, this is nothing more than a typical course, and it should only be sought after for those seeking to pad course numbers or to throw with family that happens to live near-by. For those straying near here looking for the cream of the crop, I highly recommend seeking out The Claytons instead.
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autocrosscrx
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.7 years 27 played 27 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A Knoxville Classic 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 31, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Good variety. Good mix of distances, some holes are open, some holes are wooded, a variety of shots are needed, challenging pin placements on a few holes, and the long tees generally add more than just distance.
- Beginner friendly. A new player will have some chances at some pars and even birdies.
- Able to play a very quick 9 or 18 holes.
- There is a very large practice green.

Cons:

- Long tees aren't marked and the course layout isn't necessarily intuitive. Look at a map before you start.
- This is probably the nature of a shorter wooded course, but there is some randomness to what scores. Sometimes you plinko off trees and end up next to the basket, sometimes you throw decent shots and get rollaways or funny skips or end up with an obstructed putt.
- The course is often very crowded on evenings and weekends, which is tough to deal with on such a small course.
- An errant throw on #8 could hit a car on a busy highway. Holes #3, #8, and #9 bring the road to the parking lot in play.
- The course can be a little muddy and slick after a rain. Treaded shoes aren't the worst idea.
- There is a big drop off with the tee pad on some of the wooded holes. You shouldn't need much of a run up for the distances, but something to keep in mind.

Other Thoughts:

This is the oldest course on the west side of Knoxville and I believe the oldest existing layout in town. When you talk to people that don't play, this course is disc golf to most of west Knoxville. For those reasons, it is probably a little overrated by locals. Of course, that also makes it a can't miss course if you are sampling the 9 hole courses on the west side of town. The course absolutely has character. Even though I'm a relatively new player, there is something that just feels right about sliding your Stratus up to the pin on one of the wooded holes or hyzering your Cyclone into the green on #4.

The local club has a very popular Monday Dubs at this location, so either join in on that, or look to play this course some other time.

All in all, this is a fun course that compliments the other area 9 hole courses.
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FlyingSouthDG
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.9 years 49 played 26 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Oh Captain, My Captain 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2020 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Typical concrete tee boxes and standard baskets, nothing necessarily good or bad about the tee or basket setup.
- Technical challenges through the park. You will have to use multiple types of shots and pray that you won't have to use a flippy midrange to get out of a sticky situation.
- Two tee boxes to each hole, and with it being a shorter course, you can knock out a short-tee and long-tee challenge in no time.
- Decent balance between short holes that require more precise navigation and longer, open holes. Holes are anywhere from 150 ft. through the woods up to almost 400 ft. wide open.

Cons:

- Not the nicest flow to a course. You may find yourself accidentally walking to the wrong tee box, and you'll be crossing over the road at least once.
- Somewhat high risk of the course eating a disc. Between heavy brush in some areas and a deep water hazard, some players may find it ideal to throw a conservative round.
- Lots of traffic, both on foot and vehicular. For more advanced players it may not be too big of a deal, but for beginner and intermediate players having a group in front of you, behind you, and heavy car traffic can be distracting.
- Simply put, there's really nothing particularly eye-catching about this course. A few short wooded holes and some longer holes around the road just don't leave you thinking, "Wow, what a beautiful course, I can't wait to come back."

Other Thoughts:

Hole #1 is short, but requires a fine line straight down a narrow tunnel.
Hole #2 is similar to hole #1 but uphill and a little longer, so technically more difficult. Your most stable drivers or midranges will be needed early on.
Hole #3 is deceptively long. Narrow tunnel up front, but open once you get past 80 ft. or so.
Hole #4 is a deep RHBH hyzer into the treeline.
Hole #5 short uphill approach, but slightly more open lines compared to earlier holes.
Hole #6 is a short RHBH anhyzer downhill, but there is a heavy water hazard behind the basket. Let the hill do the work for you.
Hole #7 is a long shot across the field, just tank it dead center.
Hole #8 is straight uphill with heavy tree to the right of the fairway. I go RHFH hyzer here.
Hole #9 is another longer hole that is mostly open until you get to outer circle.

In all of the courses I've played, this is the most average 9-hole course I've found. There is nothing that leans this course far one way or the other, it will simply lend itself to the most average round of disc golf. If you're looking for a 9-hole course in the area that is more picturesque, check out Plumb Creek, or a course that is more challenging, try Powell Station.
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Baysinger
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.8 years 93 played 55 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Admiral Farragut DGC 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 8, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Other Thoughts:

Admiral Farragut Park in Knoxville is home to a short 9 hole disc golf course. This course isn't one of those courses that you are going to see big tournaments at but it is definitely a fun little course to play. I've played this course more than a handful of times and I always have a blast. It's mostly wooded with a few open holes added in the mix also. Short tight fairways make for fun shot shaping and lots of ace runs. Several of the holes here you can just pull out your favorite throwing putter and give the basket a run but there are a few where more than a putter are needed. If you are looking to get a fun and quick round of 9 holes in this is the course for you. There is also the option of lopping the course twice and playing the longer tee positions as there are dual tees for every hole. As I said.. .not a top level course but definitely great for a fun round! If you want to see this course on video, check out the video of my crew playing this course in the videos below...
https://www.youtube.com/playl...2m7nv1e9atKo4
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Panda Bear
Experience: 44.9 years 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good 4 an O.G. - old guy 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 11, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Many shorter, more reachable holes/ with canopy and open shots. Located in Admiral Farragut Park -scenic & historical.

Cons:

Only one here enjoying it. Just finished raining.

Other Thoughts:

Course suited my needs - not too long, but requires occasional accuracy with shots.
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KenanFlagler01
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14 years 195 played 190 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 28, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is passable for a casual round, but I'm a little perplexed about the rating inflation. Maybe it's seen better times. Anyway, there are a few pro's:

+ Short course, good for beginners. This is a decent course to introduce someone to the game.

+ Tightly wooded for about 5 of the 9 holes. Nice challenge. Well laid out. The final 3 holes are longer and more open with a chance to air it out. Nice variety.

+ My favorite hole is #6. It plays downhill. It's wooded, but not too dense. The basket is at the bottom of the hill, right next to the lake. Unfortunately, despite the course being right next to a lake, this is the only hole where water even comes into play.

+ #5 is a good one too. For RHBH players, you play a big hyzer uphill 250 feet. It finishes downhill, with the basket protected by guardian trees.

Cons:

The con's are numerous. I'll list them from most hazardous to least:

- Hole 7 plays across the large field you drivr past when entering the park. The fairway is bordered by the entry road at the far end, but even worse, a busy road parallel to the entire hole on the right side. From the long tee, if you're throwing to the basket, all it would take to send a missile into oncoming traffic is a case of grip lock or if you flip the disc over. Not safe.

- Hole 9 plays along the park road. Not as busy or dangerous, but still, not great design. Watch out for cars.

- POISON IVY is everywhere -- the rough areas and underbrush are covered in it, but it's growing freely in the fairways too. I tried to avoid it, but my disc landed in big patches of it a few times. Sure enough, I'm itching today.

- That covers the major stuff. The rest could be fixed with a little TLC. First, the baskets are pretty old and rickety.

- The concrete tees are just average. It's be nice if they were a little bigger.

- I really wish they could've incorporated the beauty of the lake. Only the only hole goes anywhere near the water. The course is not that pretty. It plays through some unimpressive woods, then opens up to the aforementioned traffic.

Other Thoughts:

The options are somewhat limited in this part of Knoxville. I only had time for a quick 9, so I came here. If I had any more time, I would've driven a little further south to the Claytons (currently the #2 rated course in Tennessee) or gone towards town to Victor Ashe. I'll have to bag those next time I'm in town.
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fiberformer
Experience: 8.8 years 15 played 9 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Admiral Farragut 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 6, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good course with a mixture of wooded and open shots.
Course is beginner friendly.
Most holes are under 300' making lower scores possible for most players.

Cons:

Water hazard backs up one hole and another plays along a busy road.
Course could be better maintained.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course that we would recommend to anyone.
Watch out entering and exiting the park or your vehicle could be hit by a wayward disc.
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NAWWWLEDGE
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A Beginner Friendly Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 15, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Well defined lines

Even mix of open and wooded holes

Most holes are less than 300 feet so beginner friendly

Concrete pads are level and appropriately sized

Two teepads for each basket to make for 18 hole course

Wooden posts to indicate hole number and length for the front nine holes

Water OB on one hole along with road OB coming into play on several holes add a bit of challenge

There's a lot of ace opportunities

Cons:

The park sees a lot of people when the weather is nice. Expect to wait on people, especially beginners and families

The park is a notorious high school hangout so there's a lack of etiquette among a lot of golfers, and the course and park as a whole gets trashed on a regular basis

The baskets have seen several years of use with little repair or maintenance so some are rickety, and most don't take hard putts very well

It isn't much of a challenge for advanced to professional golfers. Several holes are under 200'

Other Thoughts:

If you want to beat the crowd, your best bet is to play in the morning. I've had the course to myself up until 12 p.m. countless times, even in nice weather.

The two teepads for each hole were originally labelled as something along the lines of amateur and pro, so the front nine plays less challenging, with the back nine pads demanding tighter lines, and almost always longer drives.

There's also the orange tees designated by orange spray paint by locals as the most challenging way to play the course.
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Rosco
Experience: 12 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

forgiving with a little kick 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Simple 9 hole course, good for a starting player, wooded enough to help you cut your teeth. This would also be a good course to test out a new disc on as it has short and long shots to try it out.

Cons:

You have to throw at the water on one hole and next to a busy road on another so be careful on those. Also it is pretty crowded.

Other Thoughts:

overall it is nice with a few small concerns, Don't go out of your way to play here but play it if you are in the area.
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TennDG
Experience: 17 played 7 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Decent For What It Is 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 3, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

*Good Begginer Course

*Two sets of tees - can play through twice for a full 18 rounds

*Decent technical shots at points

*Can play through quickly if there is no crowd

Cons:

*Local hangout for teens. Virtually unaccessible after school hours.

*Short holes - few opportunites to rip on drives without worrying about traffic (the entrance street runs right through the middle of the course)

*Insanely busy on weekends - lots of new players and people just goofing off, so don't expect any ettiquette.

Other Thoughts:

As the only disc golf course in West Knoxville, its you're only real option if you want a quick game and find youreself out that way. It's a small, unintimidating course, and its a great place to take someone new to the game. Avoid the "after-school" rush and busy weekends if at all possible, or you will spend the majority of your time waiting to play through. If you are an experienced player traveling through town and looking for a challenging course, Morningside, Victor Ashe, or Tommy Schumpert are a better bet.
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Jurd269
Experience: 9.8 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great for beginners 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Two pads per tee, short and long. On some holes the long tee changes the shot type increasing the replay value of the course. Great course for beginners as the course is short and calls for control and finesse over power.

Cons:

More experienced players will be frustrated with how short the holes are. Hole 6's basket is 3 feet from the edge of the Tennessee River. It's not worth the risk to really go-for that hole. I've personally lost a disk on hole 6.

There's also some heavy underbrush in this course if your throw is errant.

Hole 7 is parallel to a fairly busy road which is nerve-wracking for both parties.

The park in general is a hangout for local teens so be prepared for the occasional bout of roudiness and general lack of etiquette if there is a crowd.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun, short course with enough shot variety to keep things interesting.
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sansho
Experience: 13 years 63 played 6 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A solid 9er 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 9, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Concrete tees
-Two sets of tees
-Good variety of holes for a 9 hole course
-Amazing use of a very small piece of land
-Practice basket
-Water comes into play on 1 hole

Cons:

-Concrete tees can vary in size (some are far too small)
-Baskets are old, catch just ok.
-Busy, busy.
-Some basket to next tee locations are a little too close for comfort

Other Thoughts:

This course is truly a fun course to play, when there is no one there. This course/small park is one of the few things to do in Farragut, so you get a lot of kids/people hanging out and/or enjoying a casual round + the play 5+ times a week discgolfers. Lots of people for a small area, so its hard to play a quick solo or duo 9.
Since this course has two sets of tee, it makes it a great course for teaching, beginners, kids, etc.

I give this course a 2.5, but on a 1-5 scale of just 9-holers, it would have to be a 3.5 or 4.

Hole 1)Wooded fairway. From the long tee, it's a sharp RHBH hyzer ~200ft with low ceiling. Can't see the basket from the tee but you will when you walk past the short tee. Long tee pad is small! From the short it's a pretty short pitch as you can see the basket straight on through wooded fairway.

Hole 2)Wooded fairway. Slight RHBH anhyzer from the long tee. ~240ft. Short tee shot is similar to hole 1. Can see basket, mid range shot straight on. Wide fairway, but going right can be bad.

Hole 3) Wooded fairway to gap into open grass area. Slightly downhill. From long tee slight RHBH anhyzer. Short tee can see the basket straight on, but still shooting through gap. One of the tougher holes as if you mess up before the gap, getting your 2nd shot to the pin for a putt could prove difficult.

Hole 4) Wide open fairway. Both tees are same shot but long is just...longer. Slight downhill wide open shot with basket tucked in trees. A big RHBH hyzer, or strong RHBH straight shot with overstable disc to let fade in to gap which is left.

Hole 5)Wooded fairway. Straight, narrow, low ceiling. One of the harder holes. Tees are same shot. The long tee probably plays as the toughest hole on the course. ~290ft, narrow, trees everywhere both sides.

Hole 6)Tees give slightly different shots. But either tee allows a putter to be thrown on anhyzer or hyzer line. It's short, downhill, with a lake 2 ft past the basket. It's a very risk-reward shot. You always want to be shorter than long. I've gone sprinting down the hill to jump in the lake several times. Lucky thing is it's not too deep, so I have always come away with the disc I've put in the water.

Hole 7)This hole plays the longest on the course at the long tee. Wide open straight shot. Flat elevation. ~380ft. But the road is on your right and it's very easy to put a disc in the street and/or hit a car. The short tee is up the hill so it gives a slight downhill straight shot the basket. But too much power can still end up in street.

Hole 8)Most uphill hole on the course. This is a hole where the short tee might play harder than the long. The long is wide open RHFH flick hyzer for me. Wide open with usually a birdie putt. The short tee has a huge tree 40ft from tee making it a tight RHBH hyzer up the hill in between the tree and shrubs/trees/fence on the right. Or a super wide out flight hyzer around the left of the tree. Basically that tree makes the short tee much harder.

Hole 9)Open fairway with basket ~400ft from long tee. Shots play the same from both tees. Long is higher up hill so a little more a downhill shot. Maybe longer than 7, but doesn't play like it since it's downhill. Straight shot to the basket that is tucked into trees that start at ~300ft. Throwing to 260-300 and going far left or right will turn out bad. You'll be in the woods. Right is way worse, so don't throw right! Easy to lose discs in there.

I've played this course 15+ times and lost plenty of discs so here are some holes to watch out on: holes 3,5,6(water),9 are some of the easier holes to lose discs.
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Jmorri67
Experience: 11.2 years 16 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

A very fun little course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 6, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a great little course, especially if you want to work on your approach/short driving game. You don't have a chance to air out your drives, but there are plenty of chances for aces, and the course provides you with a multitude of different types of shot selections.

The course itself is very well taken care of, although I'm not totally sure who takes care of it.

Its very convenient to get to, just take I-40 to exit 376 towards Maryville. Take exit 5 towards Northshore Drive, then turn right off of the exit and drive about two miles and the course is on your left.

Honestly, take the time and play this course if you're in the area. It will take you an hour or two max, and you'll definitely have a good time.

Cons:

I have only two qualms about this course. The teepads, while nice, are a bit short. Thankfully, with this course it's not that big of a deal since you don't need any real monster drives.

The only other thing I "dislike" about the course are the baskets. They're in good condition, but I prefer DiscCatchers. It really is more of a personal issue than anything.

Other Thoughts:

Hole 1 is the shortest hole on the course, at about 150 feet from the short tee, 180 or so from the long. The "fairway" is scattered with a bunch of trees, but there are several lines you can take, and with even a decent shot you'll be in great position for a birdie.

Hole two is another short one, at 180/210ish. The short tee is a direct line to the basket, with about a 10 foot gap over a small ravine to the basket. The long tee offers a much harder line. It's set about 20-30 feet back and down to the right. To set yourself up for a putt, you need to either throw a long anhyzer line or forehand shot to get into the fairway.

Hole three gets you out of the woods (literally!). The short tee is a clear shot through a nice big opening in the trees, with the basket slightly to the right. The long tee requires a bit more difficult shot. The opening in the trees is a fair bit smaller, but puts the basket at a bit easier angle to get to. A RHBH shot with a slightly overstable driver/well thrown midrange will put you in good position for a putt.

Hole four is slightly easier. It's a slight downhill grade, with the short tee being about a 330' shot around the woods towards the basket that's set in the edge of the treeline. The long tee for the hole is further up the hill, allowing you to see the basket. Nothing super special about this hole. Just requires a decent drive and avoidance of the treeline.

Hole five is a lot like hole two. Slightly longer, but with the same general format in that the short tee is a straight shot to the pin over a small dip in the landscape. The long pin for the hole is back and ever so slightly to the right, though not at the same hard right angle as hole two.

Hole six is downhill, through a fairway full of trees. The pin is backed by a lake (about 5-10 feet back) so be careful with your drive. The short pin requires either a RHBH anhyzer or RHFH shot. The long tee is a ways back to the left of the short tee, but is a pretty direct shot to the pin. Honestly, I usually just try to lay up and hit par on this hole. A birdie isn't worth losing a disc/going swimming.

Hole seven is one of the two open holes on the course. Short tee is on the hill next to the treeline, at about 280'. The long tee is down to the right at the very edge of the road, about 310'. The biggest problem with this hole is the road; it runs parallel to the hole, about 50 or so feet from the pin. Shouldn't be an issue, but if you let one sail on you you're going to have a rough time.

Hole eight is a bitch. It's at the bottom of a steep hill, with a very thick stand of trees to the immediate right of the short pin, and two large trees in the middle of the fairway. The long tee is a bit further back, making it a bit easier to avoid the trees, but still requires a nice long anhyzer to get within sight of the basket. Definitely the toughest hole on the course.

Hole nine lets you air it out a bit. It goes over an open fairway to a basket on top of a rock outcropping. There a few trees in front of the basket, but nothing that makes it too difficult to get to the pin. The short tee makes it about a 350ish foot shot, while the long tee is about 30 or 40 feet behind it.
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DiscGolfCraig
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Experience: 19.8 years 585 played 539 reviews
2.50 star(s)

The Admiral is alright with me

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

Pros:

Admiral Farragut is an excellent 9-hole course. He may have been a Civil War soldier, but he's now known for this disc golf course as well.
- A good variety of holes, especially for a 9-holer. There are four true wooded holes, two true open holes, and three mixture holes (#3, 4 & 9). Throw in some elevation, water and rocks, and you've got a little bit of everything. The rock formations were pretty cool throughout the course, especially on #9.
- Most holes have dual tee pads. Most of those give you a different look, but several are essentially the same look, just pushed back 30 - 40 feet. #3 gives you the best changeup in looks (change in dogleg direction), while #7 adds the most distance to the tee shot.
- This course rewards aggressiveness, without punishing you (for the most part). The wooded holes are mostly forgiving, so you can still redeem par with an erratic tee shot. The worst rough appears to be on the right side of the fairway on #8. Also, a wet disc on #6 would probably be considered unforgiving.
- A couple of really fun, creative holes. #4 is a dogleg right, starting in a field to a basket surrounded by trees. #6 is a downhill water hole. Basket is close to the water, so don't go long - a true risk/reward hole. #9 is similar to #4, in that you tee off from the field, to a wooded setting around the basket. The tee is also surrounded by rocks, so don't expect many skip shots to get close to the basket.

Cons:

Nothing major here, just a few small observations.
- The course could use better signage between holes. There are a lot of extra paths on the wooded holes, so it's easy to walk down one and end up somewhere that's not the next hole. This isn't an easy course for a first-timer to play without a map.
- The basket is a little too close to the water on #6. It's one thing to penalize tee shots that sail away. It's another to be concerned about a 30 foot putt possibly getting wet because you have no margin for error. Even if the basket was moved in front of trees, so there'd be some sort of barrier between you and the water.
- The tee pads are shorter than normal. You don't need a full run-up on some holes, but on the others (especially #4, 7 - 9) it can be an issue.

Other Thoughts:

Admiral Farragut is an above average nine-holer. I'm not sure if this was a pro or con, so it's ending up in the other thoughts. The holes are cramped together in a small space, especially 1 - 6, but I was surprised that they still felt somewhat isolated from each other. It might not feel that way when the park is busy, but it does on a Saturday morning.
- There's a ton of stuff in the area named after the admiral. You look around any there's Farragut this and Farragut that all over the place. I had to look it up online to find out who he was.
- I like the creative holes here. The first two are decent wooded holes, but after that, it picks up. I mentioned the notable ones above. My favorite layout of those is #9. It's a great mixture of all the holes together into one.
- Overall, a very good nine-holer that's worth a play. An 18-hole version of this course would be very fun.
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Chris H.
Experience: 13 years 2 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

One of the Best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 14, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

I like this course because it offers the player with less power the opportunity to play with some of the bigger arms. The course will be muddy if it has rained, but is still playable.

Cons:

The only bad thing about this course is that it takes a long time to play if you get behind someone, because with the thick underbrush it can be hard to locate disc. So on some holes you have to wait for the players infront of you to locate disc.
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kennedydm
Experience: 12.4 years 25 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short and Fun... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 19, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good variation of hole layouts. A couple of holes you throw from elevated tee positions, also one going up a steep blind hill.
2 Concrete tee boxes for each hole (with enough variation for two rounds of play).
Good neighborhood.
Fun for all skill levels.

Cons:

course is a little short (30-45 mins) if playing 9 holes alone. Course gets muddy after a good rain.

Other Thoughts:

#6 hole warning, too hard of a throw past the basket and you will lose a disc in the river. A fun course that everyone should try.

The park is right by the Tennessee river ( perfect for cooling off after a hot round in the summer).
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numbernine
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Experience: 14.7 years 103 played 49 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Shorty but a goody 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 20, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is shorter than a midget's pubis. However, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. This course has a ton of character and was super enjoyable to play.

Pads - two sets of concrete pads at every hole. Though some of them are a touch short, I am looking at you #1 long, at least all of them have some sort of pad for us.

Baskets - Every basket on this course caught like a champ and seemed to be in great shape.

Interesting variety - The longs and shorts are way, WAY different from one another and make it into a totally different course. 2 short is a straight ahead putter shot, while 2 long turns into a tunnel shot that leads into a sweeping right hand turn. Very cool when you play it. (Note to the guy that I almost killed on #2 long; LOOK BEFORE YOU WALK AROUND A CORNER TOWARDS A TEE PAD! A Firebird to the teeth would not have felt good!)

Misc - Great use of the terrain and natural obstacles on this little course. Nice downhill shots that play towards the river. Great uphill, longer shots that make use of the trees. Giant rock shelves that come into play.

Cons:

This course was packed to the gills with people. I know this shouldn't be a con, but my group got thrown into no less than a dozen times, and we were NOT playing slow. Lots and lots and lots of people out there that had NO IDEA what they were doing. It became crowded in a hurry.

some of the tee pads are tiny. 1 long jumps out at me. we're talking maybe two feet long and two feet wide.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun little course that you could literally play in half an hour if you wanted to do the shorts and the longs in one round by yourself.
Not a ton of hard shots on the shorts, but the longs do offer some nice challenge. Go play this thing and have a good time. just watch your head for incoming discs.
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3OrangeWhips
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 96 played 40 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Admiral Farragut Park 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Fun little older 9-hole course that plays through a park situated right along the Tennessee River. There are two concrete tee pads on every hole, with most of the holes being tight and technical through the woods. There are a few holes that play in to and out of the woods, and the three finishing holes are in the open. The final hole has you throwing uphill about 400 feet into a small landing area where the basket is elevated on a ledge surrounded by natural rock formation--very nice! There is also one downhill hole with the river immediately behind the basket that requires a careful shot to avoid a splashdown.

Cons:

The park feels a little bit run down, but it doesn't affect the playability of the course. Good course flow but the map on this website will be very helpful for navigation. The only amenity I saw was a portable toilet near the first tee.

Other Thoughts:

This was a very fun course to play. Great place to get in a good quick round or for kids/amateurs to have a fun round along with the pros. It's not a destination type course, but it has plenty of challenges and interesting holes. A local mentioned this was the original disc golf course in Knoxville, and if so it has aged well.
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EddieBTrue
Experience: 15.7 years 43 played 42 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun and rewarding 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 27, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice mix of technical holes that flows well throughout this small park. One amenity you don't see often is that you could literally take a boat from the other side of the lake alongside the course, pull up to the shore, jump out and play! Each of the 9 holes are imminently deucable...if you are accurate off the tee that is. :) Concrete pads.

Cons:

It seemed that this park is a 'hang out' of sorts for local 'teens'; and possibly even 'druggies'; so I wouldn't feel comfortable here after dark. (NOTE: my son and I played three consecutive rounds here on a Sunday afternoon; and didn't feel threatened though.)

Other Thoughts:

Fun, fun, & more fun! Of the four Knoxville area courses we played over two days, this was our favorite. True, 9 holes is rarely 'enough'; however this course gets the most out of it's natural resources; and you can play a round in no time flat. The first 6 holes are pretty tight through thick woods; yet accurate tee's can get you a birdie...or even an ace. The last three holes are generally open shots where you'll need a pretty good arm to get a deuce.
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