Darn Near Killed Me- But Loved Every Minute Of It
Pros:
It's a beautiful rustic TN mountain course featuring large elevation changes set in a wonderful forest. The signage and baskets are top-notch. Generally, two sets of tees and two baskets per hole offer lots of options and can be played as an 18-holer if you go around twice. The course is fun, provided your disc doesn't roll down one of the steep inclines that are on the side of some of the fairways. Navigation is pretty easy with arrow signs showing the way to the next tee. Benches were a welcome addition and seemed to appear when needed after a healthy climb. Friendly locals were helpful and accommodating.
Cons:
The pro shop was destroyed by a falling tree from a recent storm.
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Going around twice equals about a 34-story climb, which could be a con for those with a weak constitution. There are some steep slopes and the course is very rustic. Long pants and sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.
My biggest con is probably the tee boxes. Small and made of boxed-in pavers. Some of them are a little loose or uneven. Hopefully, they get concrete someday. That would certainly increase the rating.
I would also strongly encourage bringing bug spray at certain times of the year.
Other:
I love rustic courses, and this one delivered. Folks who like more manicured courses might not like it as much. It was a little rough on this old bagger but with plenty of breaks, we made it through. Not my favorite Knoxville area course, but another nice course for the area.