Tiger Track DGC reviews
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wellsbranch250
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Typical Through 15 Holes… Then A Weird Ending
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 26, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
(2.254 Rating) A lightly wooded sports complex course with a decent mix of hole types.
- CHALLENGING - I debated for some time on which pro to begin this review with. There really aren't any very strong aspects here. I suppose one nice thing is that they set the difficulty high enough to challenge the average player. There is some nice length here. Several holes are over 300 feet long and one is even over 700 feet. There are some technical holes too and even a risk reward play, like on (16) for example. Although these noted challenge features our not ideal for new players, most beginners won't be scared away. It'll be very hard to lose a disc here.
- BASIC AMENITIES - The basics were done right. First off, decent sized concrete pads. I think I measured 5 feet by 10 feet. Good baskets as well. Veterans with a white powder-coat finish. They caught well and looked great. The signage I believe was in the process of getting completed and I'll touch on that more below. Like many city parks, this place has shelters with picnic tables and restroom facilities. No benches at the tees or any other extras.
- NAVIGATION AND SIGNAGE - For my late 2022 visit, tee signs were only present at 1 hole. This is a very new course and I assume the rest are on their way. Perhaps they are even all installed already. I gave the course credit for the missing tee signs and its why I gave the course a low 2.5 instead of a high 2.0. Nice course map posted by tee (1). There are also next tee arrows attached to all the baskets, which helped a ton to get around.
- QUICK PLAY - A very quick 18 hole course. Short transitions and searching for an errant disc will be rare. This quick solo played in 41 minutes and took pictures.
- MAINTENANCE - The park grounds were in good shape for my play. Considering the few wooded areas and few low spots, i think this course will almost always be in good shape or better.
- CHALLENGING - I debated for some time on which pro to begin this review with. There really aren't any very strong aspects here. I suppose one nice thing is that they set the difficulty high enough to challenge the average player. There is some nice length here. Several holes are over 300 feet long and one is even over 700 feet. There are some technical holes too and even a risk reward play, like on (16) for example. Although these noted challenge features our not ideal for new players, most beginners won't be scared away. It'll be very hard to lose a disc here.
- BASIC AMENITIES - The basics were done right. First off, decent sized concrete pads. I think I measured 5 feet by 10 feet. Good baskets as well. Veterans with a white powder-coat finish. They caught well and looked great. The signage I believe was in the process of getting completed and I'll touch on that more below. Like many city parks, this place has shelters with picnic tables and restroom facilities. No benches at the tees or any other extras.
- NAVIGATION AND SIGNAGE - For my late 2022 visit, tee signs were only present at 1 hole. This is a very new course and I assume the rest are on their way. Perhaps they are even all installed already. I gave the course credit for the missing tee signs and its why I gave the course a low 2.5 instead of a high 2.0. Nice course map posted by tee (1). There are also next tee arrows attached to all the baskets, which helped a ton to get around.
- QUICK PLAY - A very quick 18 hole course. Short transitions and searching for an errant disc will be rare. This quick solo played in 41 minutes and took pictures.
- MAINTENANCE - The park grounds were in good shape for my play. Considering the few wooded areas and few low spots, i think this course will almost always be in good shape or better.
Cons:
Average Joe Qualities
- THE LAST 3 HOLES - What the f. Did the designer get shot after respectfully laying out the first 15 holes? (16) is the trademark terrible double mando way down fairway. I realize that some like this crap, but I just don't get the appeal. Note, I don't detract rating score for this as it's a personal preference of mine. On (17) however, I did deduct score. This one is one of those classic 90-degree impossible hook shots using a mando, and it's second leg of the fairway is over 150 feet long. Anyone getting within 50 feet of the basket either walked it there or they are attempting their par save, or worse. (18) is the classic, outfield baseball field fence arc play. I don't necessarily hate the concept of holes like this, they just look far less appealing than the arced fairways carved through woods or prairie grasses.
- HOLE VARIETY - Minus the weird 3 last holes, the variety is generally bland. Perhaps that's the reasoning behind the chaos at the end. Anyways, a handful of holes don't have a tree in play and another handful are near that description. There are 3 wooded holes, all in the beginning. There are a couple nice park style plays during the latter middle and there is one par 4. Elevation change is mild and there are no water elements. The variety here is better than most niners, but well below the average 18.
- SPACING - A few holes don't have ideal buffers. Other park amenities come into play a few times. Walking paths are in play on occasion. It is what it is.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - I went with 20 percentile. Lots of manmade features in view the whole time. I can tell that the park is not blessed with a big city budget. I hope they plant some trees in the open areas between (4) and (11).
- THE LAST 3 HOLES - What the f. Did the designer get shot after respectfully laying out the first 15 holes? (16) is the trademark terrible double mando way down fairway. I realize that some like this crap, but I just don't get the appeal. Note, I don't detract rating score for this as it's a personal preference of mine. On (17) however, I did deduct score. This one is one of those classic 90-degree impossible hook shots using a mando, and it's second leg of the fairway is over 150 feet long. Anyone getting within 50 feet of the basket either walked it there or they are attempting their par save, or worse. (18) is the classic, outfield baseball field fence arc play. I don't necessarily hate the concept of holes like this, they just look far less appealing than the arced fairways carved through woods or prairie grasses.
- HOLE VARIETY - Minus the weird 3 last holes, the variety is generally bland. Perhaps that's the reasoning behind the chaos at the end. Anyways, a handful of holes don't have a tree in play and another handful are near that description. There are 3 wooded holes, all in the beginning. There are a couple nice park style plays during the latter middle and there is one par 4. Elevation change is mild and there are no water elements. The variety here is better than most niners, but well below the average 18.
- SPACING - A few holes don't have ideal buffers. Other park amenities come into play a few times. Walking paths are in play on occasion. It is what it is.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - I went with 20 percentile. Lots of manmade features in view the whole time. I can tell that the park is not blessed with a big city budget. I hope they plant some trees in the open areas between (4) and (11).
Other Thoughts:
Two years ago, I would have likely given Tiger Track a 2.0, but I revised my scoring method a touch upwards to benefit lower caliber courses like this one. The reason for the revision was because my review average was nearing a 2.40 rating, and it's actually still near that figure as of this review. Anyways, meh course overall. If I lived in Rogersville, I'd likely play weekly as the nearby Joe Wheller course costs a few bucks to play. Not destination worthy, but perhaps worthy of checking out once if a trip between Huntsville and Florence is a common occurrence. Reminds me of courses like Shannon Park in Rome Georgia, Veteran's Park south of Birmingham, ICC Indian near Tupelo Mississippi and St Josephs in south central Tennessee.
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Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 5, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
1. New concrete teepads and baskets. Signage coming soon.
2. Well established city park.
3. Three challenging wooded holes.
4. Plenty of parking.
5. Minimal lost disc opportunities.
6. Good confidence boosting course.
2. Well established city park.
3. Three challenging wooded holes.
4. Plenty of parking.
5. Minimal lost disc opportunities.
6. Good confidence boosting course.
Cons:
1. After hole 3, this course is boring and lacks challenge. I'm an 860 rated player and shot 7 down while being distracted on my phone by a wild girlfriend.
2. Walking path comes into play on a few holes, but was not busy while I played.
3. Too many wide open holes lacking challenge.
4. The last two holes were squeezed in putting a house, cars, and ballfield when utilized into play.
5. Very repetitive. I think I only threw side arm once. Every other shot was a RHBH.
2. Walking path comes into play on a few holes, but was not busy while I played.
3. Too many wide open holes lacking challenge.
4. The last two holes were squeezed in putting a house, cars, and ballfield when utilized into play.
5. Very repetitive. I think I only threw side arm once. Every other shot was a RHBH.
Other Thoughts:
I wish I would've skipped this course and saved my energy and daylight for the Club at Cypress. Beginners will enjoy this course while not having to worry about losing discs. But they will irritate other park goers with errant shots on holes 1 ~ 3 and 17 ~ 18.