Pros:
When You pull into the Southern Tennessee Regional Health Care System Parking lot , keep right and drive all the way to the end , where ambulance service is . It's almost as if there was a small private parking space for disc golf right next to a nice Kiosk with a map on it . Step over the curb and hole #1's tee is right next to it . I am not they will allow you to use the bathrooms here .
The Equipment : I had mentioned the kiosk , here . Impressive . The baskets are nice Discatchers that look new . The tee pads are cement and plenty large enough . The signs are great ,Giving you everything you need to know about the hole and a flight path . The equipment here is excellent !
The Landscape : The hospital grounds and the course were very clean and mowed when I was here . All branches were even trimmed . There is a big pond that is on the left side of hole #2 , and should be out of play , but is picturesque , with a fountain coming out of it . There is however , a small sinkhole in the fairway of #3 ( more in cons ) , so be careful ,especially playing at dusk . Much of the 4 holes plays on a slant of an embankment , so there is elevation present .
These 4 holes are all in the side yard of one of the hospital buildings , and you are able to see all baskets and tees from the #1 tee pad ,
The Highlights : The longest hole is #2 , an open sloping hole at 360' . The lake is in your peripheral as you throw , but you would have to really misfire to out and out chuck it in there . The best looking hole and my favorite was hole #4 . A downward sloping hole at 265' , that is protected by trees at the front , with a canopy stopping anything direct . Best way to shoot at it is to come in from right to left on the side . You might be able to go low and hop the ground directly at the basket if the ground is dry enough .
Time : It took me less than 15 minutes to go through this course . A foursome won't come to play 4 holes ( IMO )
Course Appeal : This course sticks out in my mind how gorgeous it really is . Fountain in the middle of a pond , a really nice piece of property . Everything is just so , here .
Disc Risk : The grounds are so clean here , the only way to lose a disc is the lake on hole #2 .
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Cons:
#1 Safety : I mentioned before that there was what looks like a small sinkhole directly in the fairway of #3 . If you were looking at a scorecard or not paying attention , you will tear up a knee or break an ankle . It's 3 feet deep right now . At least you are in the right place if something happens .
#2 Rollaways : Even though disc risk is low , I have to mention that , because the slope is angled here and #2 is 360' and plays more like 400' + , there is the chance that your driver or midrange may hop up on it's edge and roll into the pond .
4 , as it's only 4 holes . It's more of a compliment . They did so well with 4 holes . Imagine what a 9 hole course would look like . On the downside , after being there for maybe a total of 15 minutes , I wasn't sure if I was really there or not .
Allowable Play ? : Since this is on hospital grounds , I wasn't sure if I the course was open to the public , or if it is just for the employees to throw a round during break or after their shift ?
Other Thoughts:
I still don't think that 4 holes qualify as a course , but the way that they care for the ones that they have are remarkable .
I think that Redhawk may scare some newbies away . These 4 holes are perfect for introducing and explaining the game of disc golf to someone . It is really a park style environment .
What an interesting way to introduce your hospital to the public . Stick 4 holes of disc golf at the end of a long driveway , where you will pass ALL of the buildings before parking and during your exit .
You hit it out of the park with the 4 holes you installed here . Thanks , Southern Tennessee Regional Health System , for helping the game of disc golf grow , and for allowing me to play on your grounds .
My Recommendation : Perfect for Introducing the game and for newbies , even for a local family to walk over and play an after dinner or weekend round , and hospital employees looking to grab 15 minutes of exercise . It is scenic here , but I can't imagine that a local would come here unless they lived nearby , and they only had 15 minutes to spare . Intermediates and up will go to the nearby course for their fix . Travelers and Course Collectors will like that this is a fast play , then back on the road . Don't stop here unless you are in the area , but if you have 15 minutes to take in some scenery and take a good walk while throwing a few holes , Come And See It !