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Somerset, KY

Rocky Hollow Park

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2.945(based on 8 reviews)
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dr.chainslove
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.1 years 335 played 42 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Smart design in a well-kept city park 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 25, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Another strong HB Clark course that's worth your time. Plenty of challenge in a tight, clean, and well-maintained city park. 1-10 are extremely fun up and down through moderately wooded terrain. 11-18 use walking path and creek OB that certainly add to the difficulty. 7 is a picturesque signature ace run downhill 300 ft. Signs, teepads, and baskets are in great shape, Good course map and practice basket near the parking area. Hole 9 circles back to the parking area (despite long walk to #10). Given the small space available, this course maximized everything!

Cons:

Favors RHBH on most holes. Safety concerns with overlapping fairways and other park users. Shared space--if there is anything else going on in the park (amphitheater, benches, picnic areas, shelters, etc), you'll lose access to some holes.

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed this! If it was on a piece of land that was only devoted to disc golf, I'd consider a 4 star rating. Bravo to sneaking 18 holes in a small space but this design relies on a sparsely played/utilized park--which I'm sure this is usually the case. Every hole has personality and uses the land and trees to make some fun lines. The Somerset area has a lot to offer in 6 strong courses in the area (Pulaski Top/ Bottom, Eubank, Lake Cumberland, Miller Park, Rocky Hollow).
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kuhlbeans
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.1 years 50 played 29 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Unexpected Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

I played this course while vacationing in the Cumberland area. I didn't expect a whole lot and I was really surprised with this course. It plays as a mildly technical course with a good mix of (significant) elevation and flat holes. The course is mildly wooded throughout with a few open shots/holes. I had a lot of fun during my round, using shots and discs I rarely use at my normal haunts. The elevation, especially on the front nine, is significant, with a lot of throws along the side of a hill that can really ruin your day if you get a bad roll.

Holes 7, 9, and 14 were the ones I enjoyed the most. 7 is a fun ace run down hill, 9 is a tight shot up a beast of a slope, and 14 was picturesque, looks easier than it plays, and has a plenty of interesting lines. 18 is also a great finishing hole: a big toss uphill. Another plus on design is that both holes 9 and 18 finish around the parking lot, so you can easily exit after a quick 9 or start on #10 if you wish. I will definitely make it a point to play this course again if I'm ever in the area.

Cons:

Although I do applaud how well the course fits into a rather small park, at times the course is a little cramped, with tees next to baskets or areas where even a slightly errant shot can fly into another hole or two. Each hole has a sign that is well done, but often the signs make the hole appear much straighter than it actually is.

Other Thoughts:

The course is pretty easy to follow, but "next tee" arrows could be places at baskets and on tee signs. I feel #12 missed an opportunity for a fun shot by not having the tee throw through the two trees growing out of the ground that form a V. As it stands now, you throw to the side of the trees. Especially on the front ni
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jbrian24
Experience: 12 years 41 played 14 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice, tough, slightly technical course 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Ill start by saying that I fail to see the flaws in this course that some others have seen. This course starts with a nice course map and practice basket right next to the parking area. The first 9 holes have a lot of well used elevation changes. The holes have defined lines for you to hit, but a tree hit can send you well off course since you are playing on a hillside. The terrain has grown in well and was fairly easy to traverse. The back 9 holes are more flat, but do require more accurate shots due to creek and walking path OB lines. I actually enjoyed these holes as well as the front. Hole 11 was the only bad hole and that is due to recent nearby construction. There are great benches at every hole and plenty of trash cans.

Cons:

Some tee signs are a little off on basket locations. Make sure you look ahead as the most noticeable basket may not be the one you need to play to.

Other Thoughts:

If you are in this area and are looking to throw a round then I would absolutely give this place a try. I think it is ten times better than either course across town.
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