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North Vernon, IN

Tripton Park

3.135(based on 4 reviews)
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Gorgo
Experience: 4 years 28 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

What every nine hole park course aspires to be. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

There are a lot of nine basket/eighteen tee courses around, and this is one of the best I've seen. There are two tees for each basket, a short and a long, and the corse designers have done a great job of making the it feel different depending on which you are using.

It's not a long course, and the short tees are a beginner friendly challenge, while the experienced players will find it a good pitch and putt nine. The long tees add significant challenge on most holes, both in distance (particularly #4 & #7) and in shot shaping (#2 & #9).

Well mown fairways, baskets are in good repair. I forgot to note the make and type, but they are new and in perfect condition.

The course also does a good job in avoiding the numerous walking paths that run through the park, and they were rarely an issue even on a lovely Saturday morning. You never have to tee from a walking path. There is clear, brand new signage for every tee.

Cons:

The biggest issue I had is the size of the tee pads, which are tiny. Most could be approached from behind, and you don't generally need big run ups, but even so they were little.

Much of the course is also quite open, and on windy days you'll really feel it. I find high wind/open course golf frustrating, so keep that in mind.

This is a multi-use park and there will be joggers and cyclists in the area. Like I said, the layout does a good job of minimizing this, but keep your eyes open.

Other Thoughts:

Overall this is a wonderful addition to Southern Indiana, and I highly recommend it if you're in the area.

The course is a basic park style course with maximum advantage taken of natural feature and terrain. There are two shots over creeks, nothing that requires significant carry, but they are pretty.

The park has a public toilet building which was clean and well maintained. It also has a playground and other amenities.

To find the first tee park in the lot on the west side of the park by Grateful Grub restaurant. Walk past the bathrooms and the playground and you'll see the practice baskets and first tee to the right.
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