Pros:
Driving into the Libertyland ( Mid South Fairgrounds ) I was interested in finding out if they could make some decent holes out of the area . I was nervous for my car because there were 2 Memphis patrol cars sitting down by the stadium . Nothing goes on here , as the Amusement Park closed in 2005 , and the stadium is used for the Liberty Bowl . There is enough land ( barely ) to make 18 holes out of this course . The grounds are very flat , with some man made hills that are used to put baskets on tome of . The course uses Mach X baskets which catch nice , and have rubber pads for teeing off . These will get slick during and after a rain , so be careful . Some of these aren''t very stable and need to be flat with the ground. The kiosk is next to the entrance, ( I guess ) but I was busy watching if someone was casing my car. There is NO signage on this course , so if you want to give yourself a fighting chance , you better print a map . There is a lack of trees and obstacles on this course , but it is still nice for the regulars and the newbies . I met Brian there and he gave me a lot of advice on both the course and where Sun Studios was , Thanks , Brian . The course is not too bland . It uses the man made hills and the trees as best as it can . Disc Risk is almost 0 , the only way you will lose one is if you sail it over the fence at #16 . The pattern here is very confusing . It goes in and out , and it even wraps around the building at 15 . Some of these holes are long , but offer little in the precision game . You will like some of the pin placements on this course . An example would be ##2 which goes between a forked tree to give you a direct route to the basket , and #5 which lines up next to a man made hill Wind will play a factor here since it is so wide open . Lower hard throws might reward you . #8 takes you to the basket that sits on one of the hills . I wasn't sure if I threw to the putting basket , or #9 basket , but it made it close to 500' and near the #1 tee . The open air throws will allow you to air it out a lot of the time and rarely penalize you for errant throws that will be a problem if you hit one of 2 or 3 trees , or have your drive blow away in the wind. Distances vary from 246' to 474' . Going OB means that you landed on one of the few streets . There wasn't really a signature hole on this course .This is a perfect course for locals & newbies and the locals trying to craft their distance drives . It is located right outside the city . .
Cons:
#1 Tee signs . brutal if you lack a map .You see so many baskets here , you feel compelled to walk away from the next tee pad #2 It's soooo flat . too many filler holes on this course making it not such a challenge . #3 probably not in the best neighborhood since the 2 Memhis police were there that whole time . #4 the grounds were trashy . Paper was and what looked like a torn kite were blowing all over the place for my round . #5 No amenities means no trash cans , no bathrooms and no water or benches .
Other Thoughts:
I still think that this course is what t is needed in this area . .A course to hone your driving and approach game This lacks any fun factor , but is decent enough to play once in a while . My Recommendation : better let this course go unless staying overnight in Germantown , or on the west side of Memphis . Unless of course you live within 5 miles and want to alternate MAM Army Depot . You can pay the $5 and play Bud Hill , too ( 20 minutes away ) which is a great course . I just don't want you to get your hopes up . Libertyland is rated too high for what it offers .