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Mushin No Shin
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.1 years 1192 played 67 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Super Duper Plastic Wreck-juvenatoooooooor!!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 17, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Sand, Pines, Elevation, Beaver Bay Beach, Mountain Views, & Discgolf :)

Another cool Farragut Starting Hole, with the Elevated Green Theme

2-5 are examples of what I specifically Appreciate about the Design of Wreckreator... the Decision making Challenge
I can throw a safe Controlled Mid to get a Long Putt, or I could Disc-Up to a Teebird and really attempt to Attack the Hole... I be throwing Teebirds like a Mofo!! :p

I like the Elevation incorporated in this Design. Nothing Huge, but Greens often involve Banks/Slopes and more than Half the Fairways need the Elevation accounted for before you Tee off

6 & 14 are your Super-Duper-Plastic-Rejuvenator 'Top of the State Park' Bombers
(To make these holes better; I'd like to see the Tees on Top of the Watertower, and a Zipline down too, personally :p)

7-12 is a very good Stretch of Diverse DG, Great Design Balance and use of the available Elevation

8 n 12 stand out, with a Downsloping Fairway and Dropoff behind/around the Basket on each, but they play quite Different

Like the 'Charlotte' Holes out there too
Keeps things fair for all throwing Styles, and gives interesting options

Especially for Holes 1 & 2. Being early in the Round, you have the option of going around either way that best suits your game

15 is the other Rememorable Charlotte
450 feet with the first half of the Fairway split by Pines... Left Fairway big turnover to fadeout pan parkjob Magnificence?, or play placement DG up the Right Fairway?!?... another tough decision at Wreck

16 gives everyone a chance to Duece during the Round, which is Nice

7 & 18 are 420' Rippers :)

Finishes good and Strong with some Tough DG all the way through 14-18 (16Long)

Due to the numerous 300-400 foot Holes, my Teebird Game is pretty Dialed-In lately, thanks in largely to this Course

Like a Bootcamp for Frolftards

I like how the Buckets out here Look, with Orange Bands and the Weathered/Rusting Chains

Arrow Stickers on Pole showing Next Tee

Water Spigot and Vaulted by 1

Not Buggy in July and August

Cons:

Not all Paths are Obvious

With the Drought, it's Extra Dusty out here

When Tree-to-Tree is open, there can be People by 8 n Cars by 16

Other Thoughts:

Walks to 8 11 14 15
7s path is a Right at 12s Tee

Wreckreator is no Second Fiddle to any DGC at Farragut. It's as much of a Mental decision making Challenge for me, as it is a Shot Executing one

Maybe not the Funnest Course at Farragut, but you'll certainly get Better at Playing 3Dimensional Discgolf
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Jah Plastifari
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 40.9 years 249 played 33 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Tough but Fair and Aptly Named 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 1, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Challenging, technical, and long

Decent concrete tees

Basic signs with hole number and distance

Best mix of L to R, R to L, and straight tee shots of the Farragut courses

Elevation a significant factor on about 1/3 of the holes, and is in play on about another 1/3.

Many trees in play on almost every hole

Shot shaping and scrambling required to score well

Two long tee pads on holes 4 and 16

Cons:

Flow is not very good, there is a lot of walking between holes and there is no good option to play less than 18 holes

Discatchers are starting to show some age

Only one pin placement on each hole

New fees of $7 a day for non pass holders

Other Thoughts:

Repeating what has been stated on other reviews - Wreckreator has orange bands, Northstar has yellow. Check the color on the second hole you play, that's the place to most likely jump to Northstar.

A new hole 17 was added in 2017, and old hole 14 was deleted. This added some length and at least ½ a stroke to average scores.

Wreckreator is the most challenging course at Farragut to shoot under par on. (Cutthroat is possibly harder dependent on how far one can throw) With the two long tees in play it is only 15' shorter than AWOL, and par is 56 vs 60 on AWOL. Rated rounds on the two courses show Wreck plays around two shots tougher to par than AWOL for the same rating.

Personally, I like Wreckreator the best of the Farragut courses, but I cannot rate it as high as I did AWOL because of the flow issues and lack of par 4's compared to AWOL.

If you like courses that can challenge every aspect of your game, and shooting par really doesn't feel too bad, then Wreckreator is highly recommended.
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isualum12
Experience: 5 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Just an outstanding course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 28, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

The perfect mix of tight lines and open play at times. Some elevation change with several holes on uneven ground. Several death putts on the course which is fun.

Cons:

Unstable footing inside 30 on most holes.

Other Thoughts:

Amazing State park
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.8 years 548 played 429 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Wrecks-N-Effect 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Farragut State Park - home to more disc golf baskets than any other public park I have been to. 5 different 18 hole layouts. The Wreckreator was the second course I played, A.W.O.L. being the first. Another strong 18 hole course that is certainly worth a go.

Like the other courses here, this one is very nicely outfitted with concrete tees, nice signs, good baskets with bright orange rims, and a spiffy chunk of stone embossed with a painted logo marking the beginning. Each basket has an arrow at the bottom indicating the direction of the next tee box, which is useful since the layout is a bit loopy, and the Northstar course is in close proximity at the beginning.

Everything is par 3 if you use the normal rating for the average player. There is a second par set at 66, that must be more forgiving for youngsters or novices. At the end of the front nine there are two holes over 400', but most are not too long. Several give decent chances of making birdies. The layout is also set up so you can skip from hole 5 to 15 and play an abbreviated nine hole loop.

There are plenty of trees that form tight fairways and pinched gaps on many holes. A few are slightly more open but still require some shot shaping and accuracy. The rough is not crazy thick, but can tack on shots if you stray from the beaten path. A couple of holes with some rise and fall in elevation, but not drastic at all.

Cons:

Mix ups in hole sequence is the most likely drawback that I see. If you don't watch the indicators that help you along from hole to hole you may skip a few or even wind up on a different course.

Can be technical, maybe tough for beginners. Luckily there are options for less experienced disc golfers on site.

Pay to play, $5 per vehicle daily. If you are camping on site disc golf is included, don't forget to display receipt on the dash.

Other Thoughts:

The Wreckreator is a fun course, and gave me a little trouble. I shot a 57, 3 over par, but enjoyed the round all the same. I had a double bogey, 4 bogies, 10 pars and 3 birdies. All of my birdies were consecutive holes on the back nine, a turkey run that kind of salvaged the round from reaching a discouraging number.

I liked AWOL better, but this is a good course, and I wish I'd had time to play the others as well. Farragut SP is a really nicely kept space and has a lot of fun things to do. The campgrounds are nice (I stayed at Whitetail), the mountains and lake are very scenic, and disc golf geared for all types of players.
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pypirate
Experience: 27.8 years 69 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

course confusion 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good use of limited elevation, relativity easy to follow, more mature trees (than northstar), minimum under growth.

Cons:

Easy to accidentally switch to Northstar course at tee #2, the key to staying on correct course is the color of the basket top ring. Wreckreator baskets have orange rings, Northstar rings are yellow. Also, the baskets have arrows on the poles below basket that point to next tee box. Trail to #7 tee crosses #12 tee, pay attention to tee markers so you don't assume #12 is #7 (like I did).

Other Thoughts:

I started playing wreckerator, and went to Northstar tee #2 which is much closer to wreckerator basket #1. I ended up playing the next 17 holes of Northstar and was frustrated . After finishing Northstar, I played wreckerator and liked it much better. IMO, much better course than northstar.
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durby800
Experience: 11 years 13 played 8 reviews
5.00 star(s)

durby800 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 21, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great layout. Challenging par 5's and beautiful mountain view all around you.
Easy to find next Tee box,clearly marked.
Varied ups and downs in elevation to challenge how you throw and contend with the wind.
Plenty of trees to challenge even the straightest thrower.
The course is kept trimmed and neat most of the time.
Camping is nearby in the park as well.

Cons:

The trees can make it difficult to get the distance you need at times.

Other Thoughts:

It's difficult to find much bad about this course its always challenging and Ive been playing it for yrs now. every game is different,with the wind and weather.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Trees and Doglegs 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 10, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is the "middle sister" of the three 18-hole courses at Farragut State Park. Tougher than NorthStar, but easier than AWOL.

There is a good mix of tight, tree-lined holes and more open holes. Never wide-open, but some chances to air out a drive. But every hole has enough trees to knock a disc out into the woods and add a stroke or two.

This course uses the one available hill to add some interesting elevation and side-hill basket positions. Holes 6 and 15 tee off from the hill and offer long downhill drives. Hole 5 is a left-hand dogleg to a basket sitting on the steepest part of the hill. A basket strike or bad bounce will roll your disc to the bottom.

Several holes favor a right-fading drive to the basket, giving the course a good mix of hzyer and anny holes. A decent FH is useful as well.

Hole 14 is an example of a deceptively difficult hole. Listed as 132 feet, it plays more like a 200' hole. It is a completely blind drive to a basket tucked behind a large area of tall, dense brush, so you have to carry over the brush. Landing in the brush is an easy way to lose your disc, and at best will add a stroke or two trying to escape. You definitely want to drive long on this one.

Good concrete teepads on all holes, with a simple tee sign listing hole number and distance. All baskets have a "next hole" arrow on them. and there are a few additional guide signs.

Overall a great variety of lines to hit on this course. If you can shape your drives you'll enjoy the challenge of this course.

Cons:

Navigation can be a little tricky, especially at the start. The #2 tee for the NorthStar course is visible from the #1 basket on Wreakreater. Very easy to accidentally switch courses.

Quite a few holes require that you walk up to see the basket. More detailed tee signs would be great.

The course map shows two pin positions for each hole, but I get the impression that they don't get moved much (if ever).

Hundreds of Ground Squirrel holes on the course. With the tall grass you can step into one pretty easily.

Other Thoughts:

Excellent new course map available in the Visitor Center for $1.00. Includes all four courses.

Amazing selection of discs in the Visitor Center as well, at decent prices.

With two other 18-holes courses in the property and the fun 9-hole Little Brown Bear course, this is an outstanding disc golf destination.
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General Scales
Experience: 16.7 years 12 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wreckreator Can Wreck You 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 21, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Awesome variety of holes. Bombers and placement shots. Good balance between sidearm and backhand shots. Good elevation changes throughout. Punishes those who throw errant tee shots. Course kept up well with a lot of the fairways being cleaned out from what they were 3 years ago.

Cons:

Somewhat difficult to navigate if you aren't familiar. No next tee signs anywhere. Many people that play out here for the first time will skip the back loop due to the fact that walking off the first long hole you'll see a teepad to the left of the trail. This is not the correct hole as there are at least 3 or 4 more that play around the back of this area.

Other Thoughts:

Out of the three courses at Farragut, this is the hardest (in my opinion). A.W.O.L maybe more wooded and longer, but there are par fours on that course. This course is all par three. Still an awesome course and worth the time (and frustration) that it brings.
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DiscNoid
Experience: 18.1 years 22 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Probably my favorite out of the Farragut trio. Challenging and a very well laid out course with several elevation changes including pin placement and several holes where you can "air it out". Tee pads #6 and #15 are placed at the back of the water tower and allow you to really get some distance with the elevation. BUT, be careful on #6 as there are some pretty nasty thorn infested bushes on the left at the bottom of the hill. One thing I forgot to mention is that on all 3 courses there are pro and amateur pars.

Cons:

Some blind shots here and there but nothing to difficult. Sides of fairways are heavily wooded with brush as well. Leaving the fairway with your disc can sometimes be time consuming to find. Beware of ground squirrel holes and such.

Other Thoughts:

Defiantly don't pass Farragut up if your in the area. It's a excellent place to camp and frolf!!
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Barthanatos
Experience: 13.7 years 9 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wish it was My Local Course 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

- Course maps available at ranger station (for a fee).
- Discs for sale at ranger station. They had a few different brands, and I would say more than fifty kinds to choose from.
- Concrete tee pads.
- Signage was adequate, particularly in combination with the course map.
- There is a practice basket.
- Good parking.
- Restrooms at parking lot.
- There are two other courses on site.
- Course was well-maintained.
- The courses where I live are almost all tight, technical and heavily wooded. This course was a welcome change with many more open, longer throws, while still incorporating good in-the-woods holes.

Cons:

- Some of the teepads are quite small, and irregularly shaped.
- "Pro" and "Am" scoring differs only in what is expected for par. I don't really see the point in this except making people feel better about themselves.
- One of the drives needs to clear these really nasty tree/bush things, which is not hard per se, but woe to he who lands in them.

Other Thoughts:

I played here with my dad and brother-in-law, both first time disc golfers. They enjoyed the course. Of the three courses at Farragut, this is the only one we had time to play, and we were uncertain of the location of the A.W.O.L. course (our first choice). It turns out that the map/pamphlet we got at the ranger station was missing an insert that had the other course on it. We learned this by asking another group we ran across. A.W.O.L. is apparently located across the street from the parking lot, where we thought the "family" course was.

Based on my day here, I don't understand the comments by other reviewers about losing discs or the course not being beginner friendly. The course is an easy enough walk my 3 year old would have no trouble, and a jogging stroller would be easy to use here.
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cefire
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 24.8 years 1123 played 136 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Combo - Although perhaps a bit too similar 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 23, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Besides major elevation changes and perhaps multi-shot holes, Wreckreator has pretty much everything you need in terms of variety. There are plenty of different distances from 132-546 feet, lots of right/left turns that range from slight to nearly ninety degree doglegs. Many of the best holes, like Northstar, I found myself throwing hard, straight teebird or TL shots down a tunnel and then turning either slight left or right. Most of these fairways also had some real punishment and risk of bogey or worse with poor execution off the tee.

Beauty: Both Wreckreator and North Star are blessed with the natural beauty of the area. There are tons of pines, a cool landscape, and usually a dry 'nature' smell that revives great memories of camping and hiking. There are several nice little lookout points (although you never gain serious elevation) which offer beautiful views and the old watertower is pretty neat as well.

Solitude: We visited on a hot fall weekend and the course was mostly empty (or at least felt that way). Most of the fairways are distinct from one another and you get the feeling that you are literally on a walk through the forest. We didn't see any wildlife to mention but I'm sure it is out there from time to time.

Cons:

Needs more diabolicalness: Yes, it is a word, probably...but you get my drift, its called the Wreckreator, it needs a bit of 'evil'. Both North Star and Wreckreator could benefit a ton from a few par four or five holes mixed in amongst the already strong layout. There is plenty of space and the terrain makes for perfect landing zones on multi-shot holes. Why not drop a few 'angry' holes just to keep things interesting. I've heard this might be changing with the new Black Diamond course but either way, the challenge level on North Star and Wreckreator is just too similar to me and could use a little extra.

Maintenance: Really poor maintenance was only obvious on the open section of holes near the water tower (I think holes 12-14). This section is also pretty hard to figure out where to go next and we spent a bit scouting out both next teepads and their respective baskets.

Other Thoughts:

I'd have to agree with a couple of previous reviewers in recommending the North Star course before Wreckreator. Both courses have a number of shared features and although very solid, Wreakreator just doesn't have the feel of completeness or caretaking that North Star does.
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Lonhart
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 30 years 422 played 38 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A good challenge 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 25, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

After playing North Star, I started on Wreckreator. I would have scored a bit higher but signs were in poor shape and the transition from pin 7 to tee 8 is horrible.

There are two elevated shots with long drives--those were really fun, although it's hard to play them for the first time (the pins are not visible). This is a longer course, and for the most part the long holes have relatively open fairways. The shorter holes either hide the pin off to one side of the fairway or make it narrow.

Cons:

The signs are in complete disrepair. Since this seems less used than the nearby North Star course, the trails between pins and tees are less worn down, making it a little tougher to figure out. After hole 7, I followed a trail to the road, then asked the camp host if there was a tee nearby. He knew of one, which happened to be 8, back behind his trailer near the restrooms. It's a 2 min walk, and very poor design.

Other Thoughts:

I enjoyed this course more than North Star, and it was slightly harder and a few of the holes were 400 ft or longer.
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Sixth Man
Experience: 15.8 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Tough Course, Bring Water 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a very well designed tournament level course. The holes are very diverse in terms of difficulty, length, and elevation. There are some great holes to challenge your arm, blind corners to challenge your approach, and some tight, short throws for accuracy. This is a very good experienced player course.

Cons:

Many things also suck about this course. Even with a park map (which sucks but is only .50), you'll likely get lost or have trouble finding the next hole. The tight, blind, over-grown nature of the course makes it a total disk-eater. I felt fortunate to only lose one. Use a spotter! I played alone and didn't have the luxury. As many others have pointed out, there's not much out there. Take 2-3X the amount of water you think you'll need. Especially if you're bringing your dog. I used every ounce. There isn't even a small pond/puddle for your dog if you bring them and it gets hot out there. There are also thousands of gopher holes which make it very easy to turn an ankle. so be careful out there.

Other Thoughts:

OK,... this course is great. Just be prepared. Very prepared. Don't bring small children, don't be a beginner, don't have a short timeline to play the course and you'll be fine. It's definitely worth it if you are a serious player. If you aren't this won't be any fun at all.
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sillybizz
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 22.2 years 407 played 392 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Not as good as Northstar. 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Excellent for experienced players who can throw hard and accurate. Plenty of variety. Good elevation without wearing yourself out and excellent basket locations that test you with every hole. Not a lot of other groups playing on this course so you can get through the course faster.

Cons:

It was very difficult to find the next hole, the course was not marked well if at all. When it was first created it probably was not as grown in as it is now, the brush and abundance of small trees is slowly consuming the course and there needs to be more maintenance. As is this course is a disc eater, I lost 1 disc here and I was lucky I didn't lose more as I was searching for my drive on every other hole.

Other Thoughts:

This is not recommend for beginners! Bring some water because it gets hot out there and not much shade is to be found. I would play this course again with a spotter on every hole to find your disc until the parks department decides to maintain this course. I would rather play Northstar right next door but you might want to check it out once.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
3.00 star(s)

The Wreckreator Could Use A Clean Up Day! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

The course is set amidst a Ponderosa Pines forrest so you're throwing through pine trees of all sizes. The course is tough, not for newbies. Nice teepads. It wasn't signed nearly as clearly as the North Star course. There are chances to throw some big air and there are a couple of elevated teepads. I liked the little nature signs on the back nine explaining about the history of the park, etc.

Cons:

There were more than a few things I didn't like about this course. I feel there are too many tunnel shots and too many holes with too great a risk of losing or spending a lot of time hunting for your disc. I think the course was quite overgrown. While hunting for my disc on # 13 (which I never found), I happened upon one of the neat little brown next tee signs which this course is lacking of. Especially when they are one of my favorite things about the North Star course. Anyway, the problem was, when I found the little next tee sign, it was a full five feet back in the brush. The bushes had grown out that much. I also felt the course was pretty hard to navigate. I never did find the # 13 basket and later realized I lost my disc there shooting at basket # 14 by mistake. It's a course that should be played with a group.

Other Thoughts:

I must admit that probably one reason for my substandard evaluation of the Wreckreator is that I played very early one morning after a thunderstorm the previous night. Everything was wet and miserable making for a most unenjoyable round of golf. Both courses are difficult, at times frustrating and will always test your skills. I just happen to prefer North Star. If you're in the area, the two together are a must play.
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JoePublic
Experience: 27 played 17 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Worth every dollar 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2007 Played the course:never

Pros:

Great layout, variety of shots and greens. Great tourneys out here with a lot of land to work with. Fun terrain and views. Good, challenging Disc Golf. And if your throwing well, you get rewarded.

Cons:

Blind holes and difficult tees.

Other Thoughts:

What a place to play. The mountains, the fresh air and disc golf. Plenty of camping and water, so make it a weekend. Play the wrekreator while your here. The courses are getting better every year.
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