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wolfhaley
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Experience: 20.5 years 1165 played 745 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2024 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is the most well known course in Louisville. At least it seems to be from non locals. Maybe that's from seeing tournament coverage of it years ago. I can see why it's a classic though. Very fun course with a pretty even mix of open and wooded. I'd call this one moderately hilly, not very, but the hills are everywhere. They're just not extreme.

Blue Prodigy baskets on every hole. These are all a little older side it seems, but still catch well enough. Maybe these just fade faster than Discatchers. Either way, these still stand out nicely in the woods. I don't recall if there were alternate pin positions or not. I don't think there were though.

Concrete tees on every hole. These are all in good shape and get the job done. Level, grippy and ample in size. One tee pad per hole.

Good design here. The course loops back to the parking lot after hole 11 so you're able to stop at the vehicle. The course starts off with a blast. Tight wooded lines with thick rough off the fairway and so up and downhill holes. Hole 3 was probably my favorite on the course. Over the creek shot up the hill. If you fail too make it across and up it's a brutal par save. Holes 5-11 take you open into the open before getting back into the woods again for the last seven. Good split.

The tee signs appear to be newer. These are great. Hole #, par and distance to go along with a detailed hole map showing any OB, bridges and a next tee arrow. Very sharp looking and effective signs.

Cons:

The rough is pretty nasty off the fairway in spots. Not so much sharp, just impenetrable. It's hard to even pitch out in certain spots. I'd imagine losing a disc in the warm season is pretty easy to do with an errant shot.

The course gets lots of traffic, therefore there's lots of erosion out here. They're combatting it with wooden walls around some greens and tees but the fairways are slick and you never know what your disc will do. Flare skip like a rocket or stop on a dime after hitting a root.

Hole 18 is an odd one. I wasn't really a fan, even though I got a 5 on it. Kind of a weird way to end your round. It's almost a horseshoe shaped shot uphill.

Other Thoughts:

This was a fun course despite the cons listed. I was expecting more based on things I'd heard and seen about it. This is another one of those championship level courses. Ten years ago. Now it's just kind of your run of the mill top course in any big metro area. That said it's still worth playing if you're anywhere nearby.
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davetherocketguy
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Experience: 20.3 years 114 played 105 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Slippery When Wet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 19, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Nice blue Prodigy baskets
-This course has obviously been around for ages
-The concrete tees while small, seem to be in good shape.
-Really liked the pin placement on 5. A reachable green for intermediate players and above with a death-putt ditch behind the basket.
-Enjoyed the use of elevation throughout the course. Especially on 3. That was a very scenic hole.
-Overall, this course is all about course management and shot placement for the most part.
-I liked the rather weird layout of 18. This is basically a huge par 5 horse shoe hole with a mando. The first half was uphill then round the corner to a loooong up to the basket.

Cons:

-Many of the benches and picnic tables are looking rather sad. Probably time to replace a lot of them
-There are a few navigation issues so something like UDisc is needed here. Most notably the 12 tee is right next to the 1 tee. This is not obvious from the 11 basket. Other than that navigation was not a large issue.
--Had to walk down the 4 fairway from the #3 basket. Need a new path here or something different. Same can be said for the path between 4 and 5.
-6 and 7 are very bland and wide open holes.
-When wet some of these fairways are super duper slick with 12 being probably the worst.
-There are all sorts of erosion issues throughout the course especially around the tees.

Other Thoughts:

Charlie Vettiner is a nice hilly course with a mix of open and wooded holes. Not horrifically challenging but certainly difficult enough for every skill level out there to be entertaining for all. I had the privilege to meet up with a local named Dee and dude I hope you're reading this. Had a great time and hope to meet up with you the next time I am in the Louisville area. And everyone else reading this be sure to check the course out.
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letsgobulls_24
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Experience: 14.5 years 582 played 19 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Delightful downhill shots 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 13, 2020 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This biggest strength of this course is it's unique downhill shots- specifically, holes 1, 12, 13 and 15 are great. Accurate signage, concrete tee pads, adequate amount of seating and next tee signs on most holes is helpful. The generous practice area is more useful than on most courses. The varying elevation throughout will challenge most players. I enjoyed all the little creeks running between holes, and the waterfall near basket 8.

Cons:

The open holes (6, 7, 10, 11) hinder the course's overall appeal. If anything, some clever basket ideas (elevated, hanging, etc.) could make some holes more interesting. A next tee sign on hole 11 needs to be added. More garbage cans is always a good thing. The difficulty of most holes will be a turnoff for some players; it is definitely not beginner friendly. And I can imagine during the summer- when the trees are in full bloom- that it is much more difficult to find discs that end up in the rough.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this is a wonderful course. The scenic setting and natural elements culminate an oasis of peace and calm. It has a satisfying amount of challenge due to the terrain and the signature holes are quite memorable. The horseshoe shot on the final hole is pretty cool too- never seen another quite like it.
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Jakenewcomb44
Experience: 12 played 12 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Wayyy Overrated 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 25, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you prefer a challenge, by all means this is your course. Woods holes are fairly imaginative in their layout. Hole #3 was really cool. Good hardware and tee pads except for #12.

Cons:

Reading back on some of the reviews for this course, I am left a bit confused. Of the first four holes, only number three was playable for my brother who is a beginner. I've been playing for a very long time and was quite frustrated to start out as well. Holes 5 through 11 are simple enough, but are also a bit unimaginative. I had a real problem with hole 12, mostly because I couldn't find it, with absolutely zero signage after hole 11. Might have just driven home after 11 if we didn't see that hole 12 is literally right next to hole 1. This is where my real problem with the course started. Every remaining hole on the course except for hole 18 (which was a bit of a joke in its own right) was a nightmare for a beginner. If you don't have pinpoint accuracy with the disc, you send it deep into incredibly thick woods. When I say thick, I mean it's difficult to see two feet in front of you in any direction. There were tee pads, hole 16 for one, in which a curved drive was required and there was no more than 5-8 ft to send the disc for 100 or more feet, ON A CURVE! So if you don't already have every shot shape possible at your disposal, you're essentially screwed. In the end, we were left frustrated and mentally exhausted.

Other Thoughts:

I'd skip this if you're not a really good disc golfer. There are plenty of other courses out there to play.
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Upshawt1979
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Experience: 21.4 years 562 played 429 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 24, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Charlie Vettiner is in a really good park for disc golf, with nice grassy hills, good elevation changes and enough trees to keep you on your toes, requiring some shot shaping. The baskets work fine, and there are concrete tees, with longer pro boxes on 6 of the 18 holes. Par 58 in total, with two par 4's and a par 5 to finish up at 18. I liked the first hole, a shorty set on a downhill run with trees lining both sides of the fairway. Reachable with the putter, but requiring a well placed throw. Three is another good one, the first par 4, and plays downhill to a creek, and up the other side. Several really good holes take you up and down the hills, lefts and rights, and a varying in length. Birdie holes are there, as well as some long ones. Hole 16 is a good par 4 hole with a nice fairway and a fun pin placement. 18 is a good finale, the par 5 that weaves through a few mature trees sprinkled between the tee and the pin.

Cons:

I can't list any true faults, but can not give the perfect 5 star rating. Really fun, but not the ultimate, top-level, spectacular.

Other Thoughts:

Louisville is a lovely town, and this course is no exception. I played one round, and fell apart at the end. 16 was a terrible triple bogey 3 putt, 17 dealt a bogey, and 18 got me with a double bogey 7. Only birdie came on hole 14, and I finished at 8 over (66). Still had a great time, and I would gladly play it again. Even though it beat me up, I would strongly advise anyone who loves disc golf to play it if possible. Charlie Vettiner is a terrific course for players of all skill levels.
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gcoghill
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.4 years 77 played 68 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good multi-use park course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Some nice variety of holes and technical challenges. Mostly well-designed course layout. Exclusive course land. Nice park.

Cons:

Tee signs and baskets are a bit worn. Some trash and junk debris around the course area, especially the first 5 holes (it's near the park maintenance area). Some confusing course flow on the back nine. Some tee signs damaged beyond readability.

Other Thoughts:

This is a decent multi-use park course. It has exclusive land, but it's not particularly scenic or exceptional. In fact, the course starts out by the park maintenance building and there are old rusty bpvehicles and parts laying about. Looks like a junkyard.

That said, the first few holes are especially promising. Some fun and challenging technical elevation drives. Unfortunately, after hole. 5 things get pretty bland. There are a few fun and unique holes on the back nine, but nothing special and the layout starts to get confusing.

The grass was also overgrown when I played. Nothing terrible but just gave the course an unkempt feel.

It's a decent course. If you're in the immediate area it would be worth a round. It's not a destination course by any means.
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mlilly24
Experience: 12.2 years 9 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

My Favorite Course in Louisville 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 2, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great mixture of holes. Every hole creates a different challenge and it makes good use of elevation changes. The course makes you shape your shots on the wooded holes, but also gives you some leeway when you are in the open field.

Cons:

The grass can be overgrown in the summer when it has not been cut for a while.Trash cans can sometimes be overflowed.

Other than that there is not too much to complain about here.

Other Thoughts:

This is a very solid disc golf course. It is my personal favorite in Louisville.
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Hawgman
Experience: 16.4 years 191 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great course needs a little TLC 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good layout nice mix of holes, challenging but still fun. I enjoyed the elevation changes. 10 12 and 14 I was able to birdie with tight shots. 12 is a fun ace run straight downhill.
I liked the beware of flying disc signs to warn walkers. Loved the bridges on the course and the use of railroad ties to stop erosion.

Cons:

Some tee signs were down, 10 was missing altogether. #18 was a little crazy coming all the way around. But now that I now I should be able to shave a stroke or two of next time.

There were some new railroad ties with rebar hammered thru them to keep them in place they need to be hammered down or cutoff smooth.
Very minor cosmetic work needs to be done to get this back to a great course.

Other Thoughts:

I played early in the morning It needed mowing but the crew was out there getting it done. Will definitely get back thru here again fun course.
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Moose33
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Experience: 12.8 years 239 played 236 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice course, good layout 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 2, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice layout, has some good elevation changes and use of wooded areas. A couple of fun tree tunnels and some nice open holes.

There are good facilities and for a multi use park you don't get interfered with/ interfere with anyone else activities.

Also some nice views down by the river, though the water doesn't really play a part.

Cons:

Some minor cosmetic things when I was there, a lot of litter by some tee pads and a huge brush pile by hole 2.

The course overall is great, if have just liked a couple of longer holes. It's plays slightly short of average.

Other Thoughts:

When I was there it was raining, cold and there was some sleet. Even with all this it was still a fun course. It's a must play if your in the area. I I go back in better weather, I'll be playing there again.
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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.2 years 401 played 385 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Billtown Beauty 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 2, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Charlie Vettiner DGC is the best in town on the Louisville side of the river, and combines with Seviren Lang and Iroquois to make a nice triumvirate for locals and travelers coming through I-65, I-64 & I-71. Located in a spacious park with all the amenities, the 18 hole disc golf course has its own space away from the other park activities, and it has sufficient challenge (especially with the mandos and OB's enforced) to host quality tournaments, like the annual Charlie Vettiner Open. My first time here (as a first year player), this course ate me alive, because I had trouble keeping it in the fairway. With a little more seasoning, I was able to par most holes on the course, so I'd say this course poses a challenge for Rec level players, but might really be up your alley if you are Intermediate or above.

Starting at the kiosk sign (lots of local league & club info: could use a map there) by tees 1 (& 12), you are introduced to the style of this course immediately with a downhill lane bending slightly right, where a controlled shot will land you a deuce (or in the case of a friend I made at my first BG Ams last year, a first ace!). A stronger arm than mine has a legitimate shot of also getting the comeback uphill #2, but it would take a really advanced to pro tee shot to park #3 across the ravine and finishing with a right bend. Hole #4 is very tight in the summer, with honeysuckle and cypress trees about 20' apart before a hook to the right for a finish. Five of the next seven holes are mostly open, but have a couple of mandos to control the lines. The neatest hole on the front nine might be #8, where you have to drive from the open, hit the gap, and finish in a 150' lane back to the basket. In the winter, you can look to the right from that basket and see the ball golf course and a pretty lake, and hear the water cascading down the rill behind the #9 tee

Once the course has you set up thinking it's not too tough, you discover the tight lines starting on the #12 downhill, the tree guarded finish on #13, the rising hyzer (rhbh) needed to park #14, and the split fairway on #15. But wait! #16 requires a lane tee shot, then a perfect blind hyzer to hook around near the #16 basket. As a Rec player, I'm still looking forward to my first (single) bogey 4 on this one. #17 is fairly straightforward, depending on your controlled drive, but #18 is a killer right-turning U hole that mirrors the difficulty of #16.

There are 6 holes here with multiple tee pads which work for a variety of skill levels, and I've heard there are multiple pin positions for all (?) the holes. There are benches and trash cans by most every hole, and the park is very well maintained. The DGA baskets are in great shape, and the infrastructure (stairs, bridges) is really pretty nice. (Tee) signage is becoming a little dated, with some going missing, but there are good 'next tee' signs where needed, and the map here on DGCR is really good: print one before you go. There are even a pair of practice baskets centrally located to the start of the course.

Cons:

As mentioned, the course sign could use a map, along with the other helpful info, and a couple of tee signs need to be replaced.

There are a couple of spots where the course flow can lead to problems (if the group behind you isn't careful): you walk back from the #3 basket, angling across the fairway to get to the #4 tee. There's a fairly big gap between 14 & 15, and you have to walk back up the blind approach area to get from 16 to 17.

Other Thoughts:

Currently undergoing some significant 'remodeling' of the turnaround drive by the start of the course, there are erosion barriers in the fairways of 1 & 12, and alongside the finish on 18. There is a lot of construction fencing now acting as a un-natural obstacle for the approach to #11's basket. And there is very little parking available right now.
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DG addict24
Experience: 13.1 years 29 played 18 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Want to rate it higher 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 16, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

There's just something appealing to me about courses like this where you have semi-wide fairways, with dense forests running along both sides. I think it looks cool and it's fun to play shots. They make your line for you, it's easy to tell what you're supposed to throw every hole. This course had a great mix of shots and fantastic elevation changes. You had to go left, right, up, down, open holes, wooded holes. This course had a decent opening hole and a great closing hole. The last hole was tough but really scorable at the same time. I played the course twice and made bogey on it the first time and birdie the 2nd. This is definitely the best one around.

Cons:

Some of the tee signs were in rough shape. There were some laying at the base of the pole they were supposed to hang on and some weren't there at all. The ones that were there weren't very informative and a couple of times I was wondering, Where's the basket?

Other Thoughts:

This is a great course, one of my favorites. It has all you can ask for in a technical course. If you're coming to Louisville this is definitely the place to play.
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#19325
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.4 years 351 played 178 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Solid course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is located in a secluded area. It has rolling hills, open, and some tight holes with nasty rough. There is a good variety of left, straight, and right turning holes. Distances vary greatly hole to hole. Staying in the fairway is a must on many of the holes.

Solid Mach 3 baskets with 2 pin positions on each hole. All holes have number plates. There is a practice basket near the parking lot.

All tee pads are concrete. See cons too.

Nice tee signs with distances and descriptions. See cons too.

Minor elevation comes into play around the course.

There are some nice bridges on this course.

Cons:

I had a guide who had played the course. There are a lot of blind holes and navigation could be an issue.

There are several wide open holes.

Several tee signs were missing.

Several of the tee pads could use some length too them especially #18.

Other Thoughts:

I would suggest playing this course with another person and spotting for each other.

This is not far off the interstate and a great stopping point if you are traveling.

We were on our way back from Charlotte Worlds. We were not let down by this course. It's very fun.
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SMcVicker91
Experience: 13.3 years 6 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging and fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 18, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course presents a great challenge. Staying out of the woods is incredibly difficult as most holes run the hazard and have big consequences if you land in them. Many holes have narrow passages surrounded by woods. Accuracy wins over distance big time here. In particular, Hole #16 presents incredible challenge: your drive is along a very narrow passage that verges to the left with trees on either side. Then it's a long way uphill, dense woods to the left, and the basket itself is in a small not-so-clear clearing, with a creek at the bottom that discs just love to roll down into.

In terms of tee pads, every hole has a concrete tee pad. Hole 12, however, is on a larger concrete area with the throwing perimeter spray-painted. Not a big deal.

Every hole except 1 or 2 has a sign with the distance/par/map. Everything flows well, getting lost is hard to do since the otherwise confusing transitions have directional signs.

There is a large practice area with 2 baskets to practice your putt and approach.

Cons:

A few holes are a bit underwhelming like 6, 7, and 10, which are pretty much wide open with few obstacles. They do however provide much-appreciated solace from the woods.

Other Thoughts:

15 of the 18 holes are Par 3. The longest is #18 which is 600+ft. Again, accuracy is key to score well here.
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Jashwa
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 20.4 years 177 played 88 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great, Challenging Course! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 6, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

I thoroughly enjoyed my round at Charlie Vettiner. As a player from the Chicago suburbs, it's not often that I get to play in a course with as many exciting features of disc golf that this course has. I will definitely play it again for the following reasons:

*Very challenging. Great course for advanced and tournament players to improve their game.

*Beautifully scenic woods and hills that have nice ammenities such as bridges and stairs for disc golfers to conveniently retrieve their disc

*I felt that nearly all the holes had the perfect distance for the obstacles they presented. I'm inured to playing wooded courses where the holes are between 200-250 feet, so that i don't need a super skillful shot to reach them, but at Charlie Vettiner there was awide range of distances among the wooded holes.

*Hole 15 was amazing. Distance rougly 305 ft... dense forest to the left and two hills in front and to the right for about 250 feet, then a cave of trees hides the hole. miss the cave and youre in trouble, but if you get it in, it's super rewarding!

*The usual "positives" for courses apply here: good baskets, teepads, etc (see below about signage)

Cons:

I had such a great time at this course that I really wanted to give it a higher rating, but a few things kept me from doing so. The main flaw of this course is the signage. It's clear that a local club has tried to make these signs better, but the tee signs are a bit misleading and have a dearth of information on them. Also, some holes have alternate tees without signs, so when we got to hole 7s teepad, we thought it was an alt tee but in fact it was the only tee.

Other flaws:

*Not a big fan of hole 18... the hole's fairway is shaped like a V so that the basket is in fact a few hundred feet to the right of the teepad, but guarded by heavy woods. the tee sign makes no mention of the mando around the trees, and it just seems kind of silly to have a 600 foot shot like that be a "V"

*There weren't very many chances for big arms to air out their drivers. The more open holes on the course didn't exceed 350 feet or so. I would've loved a nice 450 foot open hole to magically replace hole 18. Then I would have given Vettiner Park a higher score!

Other Thoughts:

Although I don't live anywhere near Lousiville, I would be very surprised if I didn't play this course again. It is well worth going out of your way for. If you are hoping to improve your game by taking on some very unique obstacles (one man made wall on a nifty little open hole) then this is the place for you. If you're like me, you'll likely throw a few frustrating shots, but to me that leaves me wanting to play the course again!
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xTOMMYxIRISHx
Experience: 14.3 years 39 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Best In Louisville! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 17, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very nice looking
Will make your game a lot better
Great tee pads besides 12
All types of shots

Cons:

Very Hard
Hard to find tee pads on some holes
12's tee pad
Lots of hard walking

Other Thoughts:

Hands down the best place to play in Louisville. This is a great place to play and the CVO is a huge event with many great pros.
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Mike B.
Experience: 7 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

WOW 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 1, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

I was impressed and intimidated by this course, possibly the most difficult course I have played other than the course I learned on in Lake Area of Yellowstone National Park. The first course I have lost a disc on in years. Extremely tough wooded holes, many with doglegs and elevation changes, lots of tunnels, even the more open holes have elevation changes and mature trees to navigate through.

Cons:

Not a good course for beginners, the out of bounds is thick and unforgiving, The tunnels can be monotonous, and with a thick out of bounds filled with poison ivy oak and sumac you'll tend to lay up more than take risky shots. A few tees were missing signs and could a couple of places I wasn't too sure where the next tee was.

Other Thoughts:

It is so good to find a course that you don't have to douse yourself in bug spray to play, and to see wildlife on a DG course again was a huge plus ( Bison and Elk frequent DG courses out west, but I'll gladly settle for deer and rabbits) After loosing a disc on hole 2 and then having to shoot over a ravine on hole 3 I was a bit intimidated by this course, It's definitely a tight and technical course, if you're new to the sport this is not the course for you, one could easily spend most of there time in the woods looking for discs.
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Jukeshoe
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.2 years 316 played 268 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Well-balanced and Challenging 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Charlie Vettiner, a park-style course, provides 18 holes of challenging yet rewarding golf. With a nicely balanced mix of terrain including open grassy areas, tightly wooded tunnel shots, moderate elevation changes, a small stream, and just enough schule to punish errant shots without making a disc search inevitable for anything off the fairway, Vettiner will have you coming back for more.
- Good concrete tees throughout. Grippy and long enough for most players. Am tees, when they appear, are of the same quality.
- The slight to moderate elevation was very well implemented throughout. A nice mix of uphill and downhill shots, with a "gorge" style hole on #3. Even the more open hills had slopes or rolling hills to contend with. Pin positions often were placed in a manner that rewarded good putting and punished missed shots with rollaways.
- #10 has an interesting sort of (non-natural) rock wall to the right of the pin. Bushes on each side of it, and flags in the ground, denote OB. On this otherwise open hole, I found this to be a great way to create "artificial" risk. Certainly unique.
- #16 forces a (RHBH) hyzer through a tightly defined fairway of "matching" trees. If you get through without pinballing, you'll be forced to go uphill to the right of some large pines that protect the pin from sight.
- #18 is a 601' epic finisher. 300 (or so) feet to a mandatory, and then the fairway bends 90 degrees to the right, followed by another 300 feet to a tree-protected pin. Anything to the right before the mandatory will cost you badly.
- Adequate tee signs show the hole numbers, footage, mandos, and list any OB. Next tee directions as needed. Both the am and pro tees have signage. Yellow flags denote drop zones for OB. One sign warns walkers and other park goers to "Beware of Flying Discs."
- The undergrowth had well-worn paths, making wayward discs easy to find.
- Garbage cans and benches throughout.
- The course loops back to the parking lot at #12.

Cons:

- #7's tee sign was missing.
- There was a lot of trash on this course for the amount of trashcans throughout. This, and the sort of scrap yardish feel on a couple of holes near the beginning make the course feel less secluded and a bit trashier than it is, unfortunately.

Other Thoughts:

- Vettiner delivers. Despite a few minor cosmetic issues, this is a solidly designed and maintained course and one I'd find myself on often if I lived in the area.
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bjreagh
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.2 years 353 played 321 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 18, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

The 18 holes are set on very nice land. The course moves in and out of the woods with a nice mix of tighter technical holes, moderately open with a few obstacles, and very open holes. There is a lot of elevation utilized here, a lot of playing straight up and straight down, especially in the woods. The rough is punishing, but the fairways are very fair. Tees, baskets, signs, and navigation are just fine.

The course is a good hike and requires you to be in decent shape in order to finish strong.

Cons:

This is definitely a solid course, but it just did not have very many memorable holes like you get with the top level courses. Many of the tee shots here seem to be the same- in the woods throw it very straight, in the open throw it long without fear. The exception is #18. Hole 18 is a unique hole, and I know a lot of people really like it, but to me it seems more like a gimmick than a real hole- it is shaped in a V, and would probably be made into two holes are most courses. It can make or break your whole round, but it is just so different from the other holes (and any other hole anywhere) and just seemed like an odd design to me.

There are some wide open holes with little to no obstacles that are not nearly as interesting as the rest of the course. They almost are filler holes (something not found on superior courses.)

Little con- tee 12 was something else before it was a tee, more square in shape, just felt awkward, and does not look as nice as a regular tee like the other 17 holes have. (There are alternate tees for some holes, but this one can't have a regular tee?)

Con for some- this course is not very beginner friendly.

Other Thoughts:

CV is very demanding and will be enjoyed primarily by seasoned players looking for a personal challenge or a good place for a competitive round. It is definitely worth a stop if you are traveling to play the Louisville area courses. I would want to play it again next time I am up there.

Because the course can wear you out physically, and it is tough, I found myself really tired and just ready to be done playing by the end. It was also mid-summer, very hot, and our last course of the day, but I rarely feel this way on any course in any season. (so come prepared to play.)

*I debated between giving this a 3.5 (Very Good) or a 4.0 (Excellent). It is better than most 3.5's I have played, but I didn't enjoy it as much as all the courses I have rated 4.0+. I wish I could give it a 3.75 (Very, Very Good or Almost Excellent). This is just one guy's opinion here, so be sure to read all the reviews as this course is very well-liked by many people, and you may too.
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discNDav
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Experience: 38.4 years 453 played 94 reviews
4.00 star(s)

well designed; good challenge 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 26, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

CV is a well designed course with a great mixture of mostly wooded and some open holes. The variety of shots required presented a good challenge for my game.

The elevation changes (small rolling hills) are great for DG here!

Good cement tees and signage were helpful.

The park and course itself are very well maintained...cut grass in the open and a clean park overall.

The bridges on the back 9 were much appreciated. The front nine ends at the parking lot making a perfect loop.

The course doesn't let up, it becomes more difficult near the end, hole 18 is a true par 5.

A much better challenge than Iroquois Pk, also in Louisville.

Cons:

Ther rough can be thick in places throughout the wooded holes, not enough to lose a disc but enough so you'll spend time looking.

There are several blind shots off the tee and this can make it difficult the first time through.
Even with a map, I had some navigation issues between 14-17.

Other Thoughts:

Even though I played decent, I got the feeling
if I played here often the course would become much easier.

The course seemed more wooded than the pictures show here.

Print a course map, you'll need it!

I'm a tough grader of courses and still give CV a 4.
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weeman
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Experience: 20.6 years 706 played 61 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging for everyone 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Course contains a large warm up area with two baskets specifically for putting and the baskets on numbers 2, 11, and 18 can be used for mid range warm ups as well. Large tee pads on every hole with adequate signs. Course traverses rolling hills in and out of the woods with punishing rough in the wooded holes. Several par fours and one par five truly test your abilities. Very accurate drives required to have a chance at birdie and they should be taken advantage of. The open holes still have OB and some mandos to make you concentrate more. Large bridges are installed across the creek in most situations with an excellent staircase built up the hill to number 14's tee pad.

Cons:

On nice days there will be non-disc golf walkers on the course side of the park that are mostly oblivious to the course, so be watchful there. Also, runners like to use the hill off the road across eight and nine's fairways to train. This usually slows everything down. Several holes could use spotters to speed things up. Some of the hills can get quite muddy and slick after a storm and can be dangerous if you're not paying attention.

Other Thoughts:

Vettiner is the harder of the two current courses in Louisville and for good measure. The hills can be exhausting and rounds there take longer than you'd think for a 6000 foot course. Number 18 was designed to be exactly the way it is, a big pain in the ass. Dave didn't want anyone to have a sigh of relief thinking they're finally at the last hole, he wanted that hole to make you concentrate even more and execute your shots right at the end. Other parts of the park can be quite busy so don't be surprised to hear an ice cream truck throughout most of your round or a family playing loud music while having a picnic or cookout.
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