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Louisville, KY

Coyote Trace

4.675(based on 21 reviews)
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Chainchaser
Experience: 15.7 years 41 played 14 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Another great course!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 21, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

So to start off I want to say that the owners of this land have a gem. When we got close we were able to text and talk with them to find out exactly where it was and how to proceed. This is what disc golf should be and hopefully we will see more land owners like this so great courses can be created and cared for.

Me and my family have traveled all around the Ohio, Kentucky and indiana area. This course ranks right up there with the best. The scenery alone is worth the five dollars much less the course. Being a mediocre player I understand that a course like this is going to be tough so I never judge a course on a bad round.

This course meanders through some beautiful land and makes you bring your complete game. From wooded shots to a few open holes you must bring your accuracy no doubt. I trully like the way the stream winds its way through the course and how the course , as mentioned in another review, was set to the land and not just on the land. As you move through this course you see that someone not only put a lot of thought into the layout but that they also truly love this course. From the streams to the use of logs as benches and fences this course just screams what disc golf should be about. I hope as disc golfers we show the owners, course and land the respect it deserves.

Even though this course was spread out on a large spread of land we really never felt lost or turned around. We generally did not have an issue finding the next tee except for one or two holes but it was not anything that was too bad.

Cons:

Probably the only real con is the tee pads. Which were a little slick but still very functional. Understanding the cost of cement pads I understand why they are there and really didn't take that much away from the course.

The only other con I can think of is we didn't see bigfoot because we sure were far enough into woods that we could have!!

Other Thoughts:

The only thing left to say is that who ever left the beer bottle hanging on the tree let's be a little smarter than that. You are being invited to play a great course for an unbelievable value so please act like you have some sense. I understand that people will drop something here and there but this was a blatant disrespect of the owners, land and course. Yea it was just one beer bottle but one is too much. If you take it in carry it out or don't take it in at all.

I want to thank the owners for an unbelievable disc golf experience and also for returning my sons disc.
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InnocentCrook
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.9 years 183 played 15 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Another KY gem. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 28, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful old farmland. When I think of the rolling hills of the Bluegrass State, this is exactly the type of land I envision. Great mix of mature woods, open grasslands, and mixed, with several creeks and a couple ponds that come into play. This variety really brings all shot shapes and lengths into play just like any top course should. You have holes that are pretty much all open, some from open to woods and vice-versa, and some that are full on wooded. You have lengths from the low 200's to just shy of 900'. The ones that are nothing but wooded have "fair" fairways, nothing crazy tight and the mostly open ones use the hills and tall grasses to keep things challenging. The elevation is quite good as well with plenty of holes that work in ups, downs, valley shots, and side hill type shots.

After a day or two, the thing that seems to really be sticking in my mind is the quality of the multi-shot holes. #5 and #18 especially come to mind.

Design wise, the course really does a superb job of using the land in interesting ways. Tons of tricky, dangerous greens.(Sloped, water nearby, etc.)

Scorecards like a ball golf course w/the course map printed on them, par, and distances. Tee signs with lots of helpful distances. (distance to landing zones, key landmarks, etc.)

The course owner has left retriever devices (Golden Retriever, hooked poles) around the areas where there is a chance of putting one in the drink.

Cons:

I really feel like I'm picking nits here. The wood chip tee pads are about as good as any "natural" type tee surface I've played on. They are all boxed in with cedar logs and are generally level and lump free. Concrete pads would be superior but the course is still young so I can't fault the owner much at all.

The rough can be pretty brutal in areas but as with any newer course I expect this to improve with more time and players stomping things down after they've gotten off the fairway.


Other Thoughts:

Peaceful solitude would be some of the first words that come to mind when I think of this course. The land is old farmland that hasn't been a working farm since the 60's I believe and it isn't used for anything but disc golf at this point. Once you're out in the woods it's just you, nature, and the course.

The owner Eric is about as nice a guy as you're gonna meet in this sport and he is more than helpful when it comes to making sure you're set up and ready to roll on your first visit to the course. At my request he even guided myself and my bro in law for the round because I mentioned we were currently building a course on our farmland in Northern Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. He was generous with his time, knowledge, and his experiences in building a course. He along with a small group of locals have also put a ton of money, sweat, and time into this course so please ensure the continued operation by giving him a good donation.

I'll be playing this course any time I roll through Louisville as it truly is the cream of the crop in that area.
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discNDav
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 38 years 437 played 91 reviews
4.50 star(s)

future top 10 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Private, nothing but golf here. Great variety of terrain on this property; you will encounter uphill, down hill, creeks, grass, woods and rocks as you navigate this tremendous par 65 course. The map provided includes distances to obstacles down the fairway or how far to the basket, this was helpful playing the course a first time. Easy navigation with next tee arrows and very good tee signs.The water hazards are well marked with string and red stakes.

Not an easy "walk through the park", but this only adds to the challenge.

Over time as more players play and rate this course, I believe it will become a top 10 course!

Located not far from interstate I-265, this is always a bonus when traveling.

#1 - fun down hill shot which plays much shorter than 375'. I'm sure you can bogey it as easily as birdie it.

#2 - great right to left tunnel shot to a pin placement on a peninsula like piece of land.

#4 - good uphill par 4 hole, stay away from the right side.

#5 - signature par 5 898' hole over prairie grass slightly uphill then a very fun downhill shot. Well mowed and simply beautiful!

#6 - don't go right, it looks great but not where you want to be playing from.

#7 - creek along the entire left side.

#8 - tough par 4 that has two separate fairways the last 200 feet.

9W ghost ace run shot in-between 8 and 9.

#13 - par 4 which requires a well placed approach shot with water and drop off around the basket area.

#14 - good open uphill then wooded right to left hole.

#15 - beautiful par 3.

#17 - great par 4.

#18 - great finishing par 4 hole, the out of the woods tee shot reminded me of the #11 Y shot at Idlewild or #18 at Burchfield (in Michigan). Downhill, uphill, left to right avoiding the pond to finish.




Cons:

Bring bug stray. I heard stories of a lot of tics but saw none on me.

No pictures on this site.

The tee signs show A and B basket positions, you can't tell which position the baskets are in from the signs though.

Nitpicking: The front 9 doesn't loop back to the start.

Other Thoughts:

Communication with Eric via email days ahead of time and even text while arriving early from two hours away was much appreciated.

Some baskets were elevated more than usual.

This course was the hi-lite of an 11 day, 9 course, 6 state road trip for me which included Harmon Hills and the IDGC!

I generally avoid 'heavily wooded' courses but noting was too tight or unfair here.

The large wood chipped tee boxes posed no problems and were surprisingly level without ruts in them.

Eric left a cooler with cold beverages at the picnic area to enjoy at the end of your round. Please donate to the course, I have no idea how donations would even come close covering the expense to mow this course.

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discgolferba
Experience: 6.9 years 133 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A blast technical course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 1, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Technical placement on every hole. Has a great mixture of long and short.

The course flows extremely well and you never have to back track between holes.

Best signage I've ever seen.

Cons:

You need to walk the course to see the lines. It's a real tough course to play blind even with magnificent signage.

Other Thoughts:

It's a must. Bring some cash to donate to this wonderful course.

Play 2 rounds and pack a lunch.

I was able to use my Ridge roller there no problem.
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Welpekatze
Experience: 10.9 years 17 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

You can find all types of holes here. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 12, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is one of my new favorite courses in the area! I absolutely love the setting of the course.

The course is laid out over dozens of acres of hilly, wooded, and open terrains. The tee boxes are beautiful, large, handmade, 3-sided logs filled in with wood chips. I like that the back is open allowing for those players like myself who have a long run-up to their drive.

There are orange trail markers on the trees and branches to help you see the basket from far off and to help keep you on the course.

The map you get is very accurate with precise distances and matching hole overviews.

There are a few baskets near the water, which is really just a small stream/creek that may get larger in the rainy, spring season. On hole 7, there is a long cane pole with a hook to help any unfortunate players retrieve their discs that ended up in the creek washout that's just in front of the basket.

Eric, the owner and guide, was very kind and congenial. He happily answered my questions and gave an excellent, brief description of the holes and the course in general. He requires that he be on site when there are players present.

Cons:

The wood chips in the tee boxes can become slippery when you go to drive, especially after it rains.

Since it's a private course, you can't just show up. But, when I played, I called when I was about 15 minutes away and the course owner, Eric, met me promptly when I arrived and gave me the run down of the course, a map, a scorecard, and I signed the liability waiver.

Parking in the designated spots for players was not easily identified until after I began walking to the first hole, but maybe it's different on weekends.

Other Thoughts:

If you're playing around dusk, it seems a bit ominous to be in the forest alone.

If you're new to the course, I wouldn't go without the map. Some of the holes are long and it can be a bit confusing, especially when you can't see the basket.

Would not be surprised to see more wildlife each time I went! Very peaceful location.

This course is free, but definitely worth a $5 donation, if not more.
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AceInTheHole88
Experience: 19.8 years 2 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Challenging for the best of the best 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 10, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Built with the land, not on the land: great thought and craftmanship with the various benches, guide rails, steps, etc. Pretty good marking between holes, and I really like the waypoints/visual markers with distance marked on the holes themselves. Long, narrow, fiercely challenging.

Cons:

Bad shots! Brutally unforgiving if you badly misplace a drive. Numerous 6's and a 7 or two for a 10-year veteran. Water hazards aren't too bad save for the ace hole (currently 10W) which shoots at the far bank of the converging creek braches. Pretty cool, but very risky. General brush cleanup on a few holes (which is in the works)

Other Thoughts:

Owner Eric was very friendly and helpful.
Any disc golfer looking for the ultimate challenging course should play here. Having played all over Ohio and probably a dozen other courses in various states, this is easily in my top two or three in terms of difficulty. Eat well beforehand and bring some snacks because this course will take it out of you!
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Atvizory2000
Experience: 12.5 years 87 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Coyote Trace 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 9, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This brand new private course in the Louisville area is phenomenal! Great use of the land. The course has elevation changes, creeks, ponds, tunnel shots, and a few open shots. Owner is very hospitable and keeps the course very clean. You will use a lot of shots here and the course punishes you for not hitting your lines. Overall this is an awesome new course that will make you a better player.

Cons:

The course has no concrete tee pads. Only mulch pads. Just takes some time getting use to them. Expect a few slips throughout your round. The rough here is really rough. Being a new course, there are piles of brush and logs throughout the course. Ticks and chiggers are really bad, but that's also to be expected from a course in the woods.

Other Thoughts:

This course has championship capability! It's still a little rough around the edges but that's to be expected for a new course. Really the only thing I thought was missing, was 2 or 3 more open holes. Hole 5 is the only open hole you can let it rip. My rating could definitely move up from a 4.5 to a 5 when the course really gets settled in and all the edges get smoothed out!
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g1nked
Experience: 14.9 years 63 played 12 reviews
4.50 star(s)

fair and honest challenge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

i could repeat Russ Marcus and Adams reviews but they are spot on. Id just be repeating myself with the accuracy already aforementioned

Cons:

cant call mulch teepads a con seeing as im sure with time that will be corrected. nothing else

Other Thoughts:

The course is worth twice any pay course I have played I personally feel its worth the donation and them some.
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Russell Gore
Experience: 30.9 years 80 played 38 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A MUST PLAY COURSE 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course has the potential to get even better than it is over time. Of all the new courses I have played through the years this is the first one that looks like it had been in the ground for years. It well exceeded my expectations. The course is a tough one but fair to all styles of throwing. As long as you stay in the fairway and make your putts this course will flow smoothly for you. If you cant keep your shots in the fairway then its going to be a long day and a whole lot of shots. The course has everything you could ask for, open shots, wooded shots, long holes, short holes, elevation, creeks, ponds, holes where you should lay up rather tha going big. Holes where you can go big rather than laying up. Treacherous greens, and Multiple layouts. With all this being said this ranks right up there with some of the top courses in the country.

Cons:

Mulch tee pads. Otherwise not a single other thing wrong with this course.

Other Thoughts:

Given time this could very well overtake Idlewild as the Marquee course in the State. Look for big tournaments at this course in the future, packed with the top Pros in the Country.
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clmiller2
Experience: 10.9 years 22 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

great course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 12, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

A very demanding course that will test your accuracy and ability to throw lines. Pay close attention to the maps on each hole as they will layout what path you should throw, and present you with your best shot at reaching par. Great use of elevation and the natural environment. Good mix of distance while still remaining playable for smaller arms.

Cons:

Like most new courses if you get off the fairway it's probably a tomahawk or a roller to get out. Would like to see more risk vs reward decisions, as it currently stands there's really only one way to play most of the holes and it's all about your ability to throw a disc that one way. While the mulch tee pads were great aesthetically, we did have a few people slip while throwing their Tee shots.

Other Thoughts:

A very fun and challenging course to play. The proprietor is very friendly, and VERY interested in making this course one of the best around. While playing (especially around the creeks) had some flash backs to Idlewild and while it's not quite on that level, it is very close.
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