Pros:
Course Essentials:
The course uses Innova DISCatcher baskets that show some signs of wear, but are still in good shape. Each hole has a concrete tee pad, and nice signs with distance and accurate layout. A kiosk is located near the first tee with a course map and scorecards. A practice basket is located near the first tee.
Course Design & Layout:
The course is installed on what used to be a ball golf course. You can still tell where the old golf tees were located, and several of these areas have been reused for the disc golf tees and pin placements. The course is under 5,000ft making for an average of roughly 260ft/hole, and pretty open for the most part. Elevations are present on most every hole, and used effectively to increase visual appeal and create a more challenging layout.
Pin placements are very strategic throughout the course taking full advantage of slopes, drop-offs, and the minimal amount of trees located throughout the disc course. The pin placements are accessible, but get on the wrong side of the pin, and you'll find yourself faced with a decision to go for it and risk rolling down a 30ft+ hillside, or play it safe and go for the easy 3.
There aren't a lot of trees on the course, but they were used to effectively to create "preferred" lines off of the tee and to guard the baskets on several holes. Holes 11-13 are completely different from the rest of the course. They are very short, heavily wooded, and located on the side of a steep hill that slopes toward the marina. Hole 11 is narrow, but has a defined fairway. Hole 12 & 13 are more about pure luck to clear the trees and get to the basket, not much of a line on these 2 holes.
The course is comprised of 2-9hole loops that each return to the parking area, and has a great flow from hole to hole. Despite the fact that multiple pins are often visible, and in some locations, multiple tees are located in close proximity, the course was still pretty easy to navigate.
Maintenance:
The maintenance on the course is fantastic. The park was very clean, and the grass was well manicured. It is one of the best maintained courses that I have played. There was no excess foliage to speak of or deal with at all.
Cons:
The 3 wooded holes seem to be more thrown together than the rest of the course. With the limited space, it looks like they ran out of room and had to piece these holes together to get a full 18. Hole 11 isn't so bad, but 12 and 13 aren't very good golf holes.
Lack of variety and challenge: The course seems to favor the RHBH throwing style with significantly more right to left hyzer routes than anything. Overall, this course is very beginner friendly, and isn't going to challenge the experienced player. The course is pretty simple and straight-forward.
Other Thoughts:
Despite the simple nature of the course, it was really, really fun to play. The elevations make for some very fun downhill shots, especially the finishing hole. The park itself was very nice and also had a lot to offer other than disc golf and very family friendly. There is a nature center and playground area near the course. If you are in the area, you won't regret making a stop by the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park.