I made a quick detour to play Red Slide when I was in the area. Looking at the picture, I remember thinking, "that looks like three tees side-by-side-by-side. That can't be right." Turns out, yup, that's the layout here.
- As I approach 600 played courses, I can say Red Slide is unique. I have never played a course where all tees were lined up next to each other. Think going to the driving range and aiming for targets lined up in the field. That's what this is.
- That said, this does offer the opportunity for an incredible video or ace race challenge. Imagine acing basket #1, stepping to the second basket, acing that one, then stepping to the third tee and acing that one too. Three aces from three different tees to three different baskets in 30 seconds has to be a world record, right?
- So, yes. If you want a cubby ace, this is the course for you. From right to left, hole lengths are 110, 160, and 225 feet respectively.
- From the time I checked the clock on my truck when I turned it off, played the three holes, and fired it back up was four minutes. That includes taking time to take pictures and filling up my water cup.
- The backdrop here is outstanding. On the far banks of the Haw River, up on a hill, is a larger, older factory. Between that and the rushing waters of the river, it's a great view. Grab you an ace or two, then sit on a bench with a libation, and take in the views.

It's a practice area, not a course. So keep that in mind.
- If you foolishly play one hole at a time - meaning one tee shot to one basket then walk back and play the second - you aren't that bright.
- Calling this a park is about as accurate as calling this a course. If it weren't for the baskets, this would seem like a vacant lot. Maybe more will be added at some point.
- If you are expecting anything resembling a challenge, you will be sorely disappointed. Other than a possibly light breeze or standing water in the field, nothing resembling a challenge.
- I think the baskets seemed shorter than normal. I don't know. I wasn't paying attention.

- Treat this as a practice field. If you throw back from the road leading into the park (Lang Street), you have about 500 feet to air discs out to the baskets.
- This is a glorified (short) driving range. Lineup with a bag of discs and some buddies and you all go to town trying to hit chains.
- Did you know you could make this a 9 hole layout. Yes, 3 tees times 3 baskets equals 9 unique holes. Please be the person trying to convince others that this is a nine hole course. Please. Be. That. Person.
- That said, there is enough room here where you could make a short, semi-challenging, extremely scenic, beginner-friendly 9-hole layout.
- This is the perfect spot for an ace run fundraiser. A dollar a throw, or a can of food, for an ace pot, with proceeds going to some local charity / food bank.
- So, yes. The pictures are correct. This is a unique setting. And because of that, this will be practice area that I will actually remember.