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PastorofMuppets
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Experience: 4.7 years 129 played 115 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Sharp Skills Required

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 11, 2023 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

1) Beautiful park that is very well maintained. There are adequate benches, trash cans, and signage throughout the course. Has modern restrooms and ample parking. A course that you can certainly tell right away the local club takes immense pride in and keeps in stellar shape.

2) Course signage is unique and very well done. Full color hole map depicting the multiple pin locations (sometime up to 4 different locations on a hole) and providing the distance and line to each. Course sign and hole signs are each framed with stained wood like a painting hanging on your wall and adds a nice, high status feel to the course.

3) Newer orange Prodigy baskets on the main holes (a couple alternate holes have the old DGA baskets). Large and ample concrete tee pads, some of which are maticulously landscaped around with mulch and flowers in some cases, adding that "special" feel to playing this course.

4) A solid mix of tight heavily wooded holes with a few wide open holes that mesh well together, giving you a break from carving lines the entire time.

5) Very intuitive layout without a ton of walking between holes, next tee signs are a plenty and you can play the course without a map if needed.

6) Two water carry holes that smartly provide an entire alternate hole that allows newer players to skip throwing over the water entirely. 3a and 9a.

7) The course smartly and intentionally, with change of pin location, can bridge the gap between recreational play and advanced to pro play. This course can be a fun challenge, or a brutal demanding beast based on where they decide to put the baskets. That flexibility is a great thing to have at your disposal.

8) Clear walking paths, most mulched completely out, and the "immediate" rough on both sides of the fairway is cleared out on the wooded holes while some of the deeper rough is probably intentionally left thicker.

9) The wooded holes rank very high on aesthetic beauty (but the open holes blandness kind of pulls down the overall course beauty). Holes #1, #9 and #18 are some of the most majestic wooded holes from a visual (and difficulty) standpoint and are top notch for starting/finishing holes as well. Look at some of the pictures posted on here for reference as I can't put into words well enough what the photos can.

10) Very little elevation, but what exists is utilized extremely well, especially when it comes to the low ceiling woods tunnel holes. This course forces you to throw low line drives, and rarely is the hole straight, asking you if you know how your disc flies and exactly when it likes to turn or fade. The shot shaping required helps this course rate very high for me.

Cons:

1) No pin location indicators on the tee signs, and as the pin locations change randomly, it can be difficult to know where you are playing to without walking the fairways to find what location the pin is in.

2) The open holes are really bland and bring this course down from being rated as Phenomenal. Although they are all a little different, tight OB here or there, green tucked into a wooded inlet, etc they just don't rate or compare close to the wooded holes. Hole 4,6, for sure and holes 7,11,12,14, and 15 to a lesser extent feel like normal park golf, and in this case a different course entirely. I know they can only work with the property they have, but it's a shame there isn't more woods to work with.

3) The wooded holes set the bar so high that you are left either feeling disappointed by some of the open holes, or relieved by the open holes and getting out of the tight woods. Strange con really, because I think it's glorious that way, but if you are one of the people who dislike open bomber holes, just under half this course will be underwhelming and forgettable.

4) BITING CREATURES: While enjoying the beauty do not overlook the signs posted everywhere (especially the last 4 holes or so) that warn of biting creatures. Bees, mosquitos, wasps, hornets, snakes, and probably a Sasquatch or two are out there waiting to get intimate with you in a biblical sense. Be warned.

5) No multi-shot holes or decision making for landing zones as everything here is a Par 3. While excellent in the woods, this course could have benefited from some two shot, skill intensive gap hitting Par 4's.

Other Thoughts:

I still remember the first time I played this course back in 2020 and being awestruck at how well maintained and beautiful it was (especially compared to everything else I had played up to that point). All the little nuances that the club added (framed tee pad signs, landscaped tee pads, mulched out fairways, putting an ace run hole right next to the main pavilion where everyone can watch you throw it). This course blew me away back then and showed me what "amazing" park courses be and still be free to play. Now 3 years later and having played a lot more courses, this course still holds up as excellent. If it were not for the lack of woods forcing multiple bland open holes, this course would rival anything else in TN for the best course there. Definitely worth a trip to experience, especially if you pair it with Barfield Crescent not far away when in the Murphysboro area.
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Shadrach3
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Experience: 5.5 years 318 played 306 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Sharp Skills and Little Thrills 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 26, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

A diverse and intuitive layout bridging the gap from recreational to advanced level.

-Amenities: Mostly pretty great. Thorough tee signs (many of which are unfortunately missing pin position indicators that are built into the posts), good Prodigy chains (except the alt holes, which are old DGAs), next tee posts for every hole, clear paths, lots of benches, concrete tees, two practice baskets.

-Terrain: A pretty even mix of open fields alternating with thick woods fairways. The woods rate highly on natural beauty. Two water carries. Not much elevation, but a little bit.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: The open holes aren't particularly interesting (they aren't all the same, but there are no real unique challenges), but the woods holes are very compelling. Lots of low ceilings and very few straight holes will have you constantly debating your angles and disc selection. The slight elevation can have a big effect when the ceilings are low, making Sharp Springs a line-drive kind of course in the woods. At the long pin positions, some will also test your distance/accuracy pairings--how well do you really know your drivers? I also found some of the scramble situations to be fun and demanding, but not hopeless.

-Multi-Pins: Most holes have more than one pin location (rotating, not simultaneous), which can dramatically change the difficulty of a hole. 275' in the woods is a lot different than 380' in the woods.

-Alt Holes: For newer players, (3) and (9) can be replaced by (3a) and (9a), which eliminate the water by playing to different baskets from different tees.

-Flow: Thanks in part to the great navigation cues, this course can easily be played without a map.

Cons:

The open part has a little lack of imagination.

-Tactless Holes: The way the open and woods holes are mixed is really good. But the open holes themselves aren't very compelling. (4), (6), (7), (11), (12), (14), and (15) were all kind of yawners. They each have some sort of element to add interest (rough on one side or a slight pocket green), but it's not "Excellent" kind of stuff.

-Jungle: The rough looks intimidating. I played in the fall and it was thick and manageable, but during summer it could be a nightmare. Also, previous reviews mention biting insects. I thought I was clear after 12 holes, but on the last 6 they ruthlessly bombarded me.

-Disc Loss: In between the rough and two water carries, plastic could go missing easily.

-No Multi-Shot Holes: All par-3s means a little less variety than is possible.

-Long Placements: I think some of the longest placements require unrealistic lines. Turning shots through several gaps that go 350' with a low ceiling are improbable in my opinion.

Other Thoughts:

I have a lot of good things to say about Sharp Springs. (1) was a great starting hole, many other woods shots were stellar as well, and the constant variation between forest and field was good pacing. However, being par-54 and having lots of dull open holes drags Sharp Springs down to Very Good. It's the kind of course that locals would die for, but not enough of a challenge to attract regional players. It reminds me of Barfield Crescent down the road in Murfreesboro, but better shaping, challenge, and terrain.
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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31 years 764 played 386 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun Course With Some Pop 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 28, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Sharp Springs Park is a multi use park that has a 20 , er 18 hole disc golf course in the back . It sits far enough enough from everything that you may only encounter a walker with or without a dog that has strayed off course . There are bathrooms at the park , but I don't recall seeing any near the course . There is plenty of parking in the lot .
The Equipment : There are 2 practice baskets onsite . One further away to practice approach or drives . There is a large kiosk with a map at the front of the lot . Look at the closest woods behind you .. That little entrance way is to hole one . The tee pads are plenty large , maybe 5' X 10' and flush with the ground . Signage is first rate , Hole# , par , pin position in most circumstances , distances in those positions , and color flight path in a frame . Classy . The baskets are also first rate . Multi chained deep bucket orange Discatchers . There are plenty of Next Tee signs to keep you on the right track . I only had 1 small problem and that was transitioning from 5 to 6 . There is an occasional wall you will have to throw over to an elevated tee ( Ex. #1 ) and there is a 3A and a 9A that completes the 20 holes . They have their own fairway and basket . You probably will skip 1 or the other and play just 18 .I don't know why they don't mention this on the course page in DGR , but this course has multiple tees that can make a world of difference in your score .
The Landscape : Not much in the elevation department . A few grades here and there . Even though it is a straight across throw , the gully shot at 9 could be counted as a lot of elevation . The rest if flat or lightly slops . Good use of the trees here . Some woods holes and some semi woods ( going in late or coming out early type holes ) . The course is very clean and trimmed , at least when I was there . I will mention #9 in my highlights .
The Highlights . There is something good to pick out in most every hole . #1 . What a starter hole ! A tunnel shot that will eventually break left to right , down a gully , then up to a basket with a nice man made wall in front of it and a big tree on it;s side . #8 was a nice downhill midrange shot with the fairway littered with trees . #12 is a hole like #1 Seven Oaks . . It has a big grouping of trees and brush in the middle but wide open other than it . You can pick going left or right here .
#13 The basket you see in front of you on the other side of the fence is a Mach style practice basket . An open drive to a tunnel where you have to shot shape left to right . The basket is in the open after you clear the tunnel by a hundred feet or more . I didn't play it , but I can't get #3 out of my mind . It is a 390' hole over water to a basket just beyond . You have to bring it in a little right to left . About 340-350' of it is the water carry . I would have to rent a rowboat to get close enough to carry this hole ( don't ruin your day and lose a disc . This is one of the toughest water carries I have ever seen ) #18 Is a nice finishing hole . 327' and a left to right drive ending in the woods . There is a lot of variety here . Not every hole is a challenge , but the park is nice and spots are here for you to air out a drive .
Signature Hole : #9 . a short gully shot over some water at the bottom , you have to clear a wall of a rock formation to a small green that looks like the rocks were set around it . This is what I call a Postcard hole . Worthy of taking a picture and keeping it . It would get voted for the most picturesque hole in Tennessee .
Time : It took me a little over 75 minutes to play here , but it was time well spent . A foursome will be here for at least 2 1/2 hours or more .
I was considering walking this course after I played it , but I ran out of time .
This course was a lot of fun playing . If it was within an hour of where I lived or worked , I would play it every other week .

Cons:

#1 The Rough : The thick grass and plants here will eat your discs alive . I saw a foursome on hole #4 griping to one about not following his disc into the rough . It is out of control by design in spots , but it will ruin someone's day by taking a prized driver .
If you miss the short wall on #9 , or you clip a tree on your drive , you could wind up in the water below . Same with losing a disc on the long water carry on #3 .
Disc Risk . Moderate to high . I saw too many players digging into the rough or the trees to find a slightly offline drive
Landscape/Challenge . Not a con because there looked to be nowhere in the park to have a hill or 2 , but this course is very flat by Tennessee standards . Part of that contributes to a lack of challenge for better players . I shot even here for my first time and some of the pins were in the back position . No par 4's or 5's to crush your spirit or bear down for a series of holes. .
The flatness and fairways may combine for a wet course after a good rain . You might want to throw a pair of waterproof boots in your trunk before coming .
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Other Thoughts:

Good design . Lots of variety here . There are not a whole lot of courses that give satisfaction pretty much the whole way . This could be one of them . I liked the fact that water was taken out of the picture for the newbies . This course can cater to all . Woods holes , open bombers ( #4 , #7, #13 ) without being ridiculous , Postcard holes , fun holes . The course shares right and left breaking holes , tunnel shots . You might empty most of your bag playing Sharp Springs .
The course is very popular . I passed no less than 4 groups and was passed myself by a lone local . Everyone was nice and some even told me it was their favorite course . I can see that . Nice scenic course that isn't going to tear up your legs by climbing up and going down steep hills , attainable pars with a birdie chances here and there . Multiple pin positions ( not sure how often baskets change . Forgot to ask a local ) .
My Recommendation : This course is just too fun to pass up . Short enough for the newbies , 1 disc'er , locals . Just enough length and challenge that intermediates and ams will like it . Pros might get a kick out of shot shaping some of the holes . They can step a few paces back for more length . Close enough to Nashville and I-24 to make it a worthwhile side trip ( flat and easy on the legs , even though it isn't a fast play ) and a course collectible for the Course Collector ( grab both Cane Ridge courses that are only 9 miles away ) . Sharp Springs's course doesn't make a lot of noise , but it should . PLAY IT !!!!
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wellsbranch250
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Experience: 10.1 years 652 played 629 reviews
3.50 star(s)

And Now For Something Completely Different 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 27, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

(3.604 Rating) A top tier Nashville area course
- RAW BEAUTY - Standing on tee (1) and looking down fairway, I knew right away that this was going to be an awesome course. Some of the most photogenic holes in all of Nashville. Hole (9) is one of those holes where I think most players will drop their bag the first time through and stand in awe. The tee shot on (9) is a heavily wooded valley shot over an occasional wetlands area and it finishes in some jutting bedrock. Easily the signature hole for this course and perhaps best shot looking tee shot in the metro area. The last 3 finishing holes are all beautifully manicured heavily wooded lines. A great way to finish a layout. Overall, Sharp Springs is right up there with best looking courses in Nashville, along with Cedar Hill, Seven Oaks and Cane Ridge.
- UNIQUENESS - For a par 54, the variety is outstanding. A nice mixture of heavily wooded and openish holes. Holes twist every which way and there are several nice looking down shots. Hole (13) is a very unique play where the monster arms can throw a power flick up into the wind and sail it over the 75 foot tall trees. Whereas us mortals have to try and hook it threw a small gap. The biggest omission is the exclusion of a true multi-play hole. Although some of pin placements felt like short par 4s.
- CHALLENGING - This is not a cupcake course. Lots of shot shaping opportunities, and the magicians among us will be pleased. Also a few power plays, with one hole even requiring a 500 foot bomb. Seasoned Recreational players will rarely break par 54 out here. IMO the challenge aligns best for those between a 900 and 950 rating and it requires a balance of power and finesse. Hitting some of the lines out here will be exhilarating and the challenge was personally rewarding to me as an Intermediate level player.
- CHARACTER - Solid basics and a few extras. To start big course map and community board near tee (1). Nice sized concrete tees that are 5 feet wide by 10 feet long. Well built tee signage and with pin placement indicators to the numerous extra basket placements. Navigation was sort of a mess in a few spots during my play, but the course was wrapping up construction around a few holes so I gave it a pass. Baskets are DISCatchers in great shape. Benches are at a majority of the holes and there's tee shading at most as well. The only item I truly wished the course had was multiple tees to make the course more user friendly. This in turn would also provide additional play options.

Cons:

Other than my displeasure with a few lines, an all around solid course.
- DESIGN OF A FEW HOLES - A few unrealistic lines IMO. Hole (10s) tunnel shot is near impossible to birdie without a long throw in to both basket placement B and C. Hole (16s) far pin placement is asinine, and it will require the disc to be carried to make it to the basket clean.
- OVERGROWTH - I spent a significant amount of time searching for errant discs. Even a few of the early open holes had tall grasses to swallow up discs. A group of 4 could spend over 30 minutes combined searching.
- POISON IVY - The poison ivy was heavy in several spots on my appearance. I don't take off rating points for this, but come prepared if you are not immune. I wish I had worn pants. Probably snakes and ticks too which is typically of the wooded courses in this region.
- LOCATION - The course is tucked deep into the park.
- LACK OF ELEVATION - I personally was expecting more considering the other courses in the region. less than 25 feet on any one hole. Still better than 90 percent of the 110 Florida courses I've played.
- TIME PLAY - Considering the amount of searching, this course could take an exceedingly long time to play. Perhaps 3 hours for recreational foursomes. Solos probably at 90 minutes.

Other Thoughts:

Sharp Springs is definitely one of the better Nashville area courses. I've now played all five of the top rated DGCR Nashville courses and personally have it as the 3rd best. Not too far behind both Cedar Hill and Seven Oaks. I do have it just ahead of Cane Ridge, but I have a feeling that Cane has now leaped ahead as well, as my review for that course was early in its development. Sharp Springs unfortunately only has the one set of tees, so it's not going to appeal to newer players thru novice level. However, seasoned players from outside the area will likely be highly entertained with the mix of power plays, fun ace runs and technical mischief.
- JUSTWIN - I threw win new DGCR member and good friend, Justwin. We worked together in Austin TX at an architecture firm and we routinely played at Wells Branch DGC after work. It's funny to note that we both became avid course baggers after resigning from our position at that company.
- CONTRUCTION - I did not take off points as I believe its completed as of this review posting. I had to play some object golf on a few holes (7,8,9,10). I parked the signature wooded water clear shot on (9) and had my playing partner stand over the pole hole for my 12 foot birdie try. Pretty sure we played hole (12) to the practice basket
- NAVIGATION - I gave it a pass. Hard to be critical with construction going on at the time.
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Msouders13
Experience: 8.1 years 8 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Relaxing beauty. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 16, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Quiet, can be a parking lot full of cars and you might not see another person on the course. Great, varied terrain, water shot if you want to (sometimes it plays slightly unfair depending on the pin position as overhang trees can too easily swat discs in the water) but there is an alternate tee/pin if you don't. Just a nice course. Deserves its 4 stars.

Cons:

Some holes are really hard to 3 let alone birdy.

Other Thoughts:

Slowly becoming my favorite course in middle Tennessee. Always improving and just a good layout/mature area.
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3Throws of the Condor
Experience: 22.9 years 104 played 5 reviews
4.50 star(s)

One of TN's bests 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 15, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great variety of holes long/short left/right uphill/downhill open/dense woods. A bad shot at any time can cost you your par with few exceptions. Multiple basket locations ( all have 2 except #6 and quite a few have 3) but single tee pads (which I prefer). Each different basket location makes for a completely different hole instead of just adding 50-150 ft. to the original hole. The courses is very well maintained and basket locations get rotated regularly. Most of the more open holes have corn fields bordering them which is not much of a hazard except mid to late summer when the corn is 8 to 10 feet tall like it is now 8/22 . There are also alternate holes for #3 and #9 for players who want to avoid the water. You can easily play this as a 20 hole course if you want to. #9 in the "A" position is probably considered the signature hole for this course although I really like #1 and #10. I'm a Sr. Grand Master so not much distance so best I've ever done here is 58 plus 4. Configured to its most difficult only excellent players would be shooting under par on this course consistently. If your in the Nashville area make it to this course you won't regret it. There is a little gas station/convenience store (Gils Market) that sells discs near park entrance and is very supportive of disc golf. Two new holes 15a and 15b deucable but errant tee-shots can easily turn into a 4. 15a has concrete pad 15b is natural at present. also have added 2nd practice basket so you can easily make this a 22 or 24 hole course with very little walking between holes

Cons:

Need benches at the holes that are missing them. The skeeters can be really bad although 2016 has been unusually calm on that front.

Other Thoughts:

Looks like they'll be adding 2 more holes to the original layout. Hopefully an additional 18 hole course can be added.
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GMcAtee
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Experience: 15 years 749 played 89 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Extremely challenging. Broke me mentally a few times. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Sharp Springs is an extremely challenging course offering a ton of variety. It has it all: woods, open bombs, water carries, multiple pin placements, and even alternate holes for the beginners to avoid the water. The original baskets have held up the test of time and catch well. There is new signage throughout the course.

The rock formation on hole 9 creates a fun ace run. The corn creates and out of bounds line for several holes during a tournament and league play.

Cons:

Slight elevation.
Hole 16 is a poke and hope in the long positions.
Hole 6 had to be moved making it a straighter shot due to players trying to retrieve discs from the neighboring turd factory.

Other Thoughts:

I heard a rumor the baskets were going to be replaced by new Prodigy baskets. Ugghhh. It'd be a waste to replace the current baskets. That could downgrade my rating in the future.
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upfromtheashes
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.6 years 42 played 38 reviews
4.50 star(s)

My new double with Cedar Hill 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 5, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- The available land is quite varied, and the course design makes good use of the topography. There are open holes, wooded holes, water holes, cornfield holes =)

- Good variety within the layout. Holes didn't feel repetitive.

- Large concrete teepads, in good shape.

- High quality baskets.

- Very nice signs which include distance and topographical map of hole.

- Multiple possible pin placements allowing for variety between rounds (which appears to be a staple of Nashville courses, but not everywhere so definitely worth mentioning)

- Alternate teepads for the water holes.

- Flow from hole to hole was good, no trouble navigating the course as first timers (once we found hole 1 lol).

- Practice putting basket

- Big field to warm up the arm before your round

- Course loops back around to the parking lot after hole 11.

- The park it's located in was attractive and looked to be well maintained. Course has been nicely mowed both times I've played it. The entire course looked well taken care of.

- Has some memorable holes, most notably the water holes.

Cons:

I have to get pretty nit-picky to find negatives about this course. Here's the worst I could come up with:

- Not much elevation change available here. There's one long downhill hole, but mostly it's pretty flat.

- Some of the open holes could have been a bit more imaginative in their design in order to create better risk/reward scenarios.

- No pars. Evidently no one in Nashville believes in the concept of par, because every course I play has all these varying pin placements in all different distances, with no varying pars. Example: if position A on hole 10 (276 ft) is par 3, there's no way that position C (420 ft) should be par 3. "Everything is par 3" is a copout. Ball golf doesn't do that, and disc golf will be held back as long as this mentality prevails.

- I wouldn't have minded a little more length. Or perhaps just more baskets in the long positions.

Other Thoughts:

- This is my 2nd favorite course in Nashville behind Cedar Hill. It will likely become my regular doubleheader on my trips down there.

- Truth be told, I would have rated this course a 4.25 if I could have. I like it better than other course I've given a 4.0, but I don't like it quite as much as other 4.5 courses. Waffling between the two I decided to go with the higher number because I feel it's current 3.93 aggregate rating is a little too low.

- I've played this course twice this summer and haven't had any trouble with insects as some others have mentioned.

- Others have also mentioned some very thick rough, which I also hadn't noticed. The fairways are not tough to stay on. They aren't punitively narrow. That being said, I wouldn't bring a newer player to this course. There are better beginner courses in Nashville.

- Cornfields! It's funny the things that amuse us, but this was the first course of the 40 I've played with cornfields on it. It was kinda neat, kinda gives it a little different feel. (I'm sure this point would not apply to visitors from Iowa).
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tampabay
Experience: 2.8 years 102 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Variety in Nashville 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 5, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Variety - I feel like every hole is so unique at this course. There are only two or three that felt similar. I love the different feel of every hole. I also enjoy that they have a lot of the trademark holes of a good course, the long bomber, the tight woods, the water hole, the downhill hole, a hole where you have to go over the top.

Woods - I love wooded courses and this one seemed to have just the right amount of woods. I really enjoyed holes 16-18 and I felt they had true fairways but they were still tight. This course does a good job of having long challenging holes, (1&2 in the longs, 16&17).

Location - Part of why this course is awesome is because they picked an awesome place to put it. This course is at a multi-purpose park but I can't think of any holes where there is any interference. Very well designed. Teepads/signs are all very good. The land the course is built on is just beautiful.

Difficulty - The difficulty on this course is varying, and I really appreciate that. A perfect example is hole 3. There is an alternate that plays over water that is a fairly short shot, but you have to make a gap or your disc will fall in the water. 3a however is probably only a 200-225 shot but it has such a tight fairway, albeit a very clear one, that it is a challenging 3. There are also plenty of holes that are long, wooded, and even a hole that forces you to go over the top. It has it all, woods, water, tight fairways, doglegs, distance, elevation.

Cons:

Traffic - I don't know if this is fair to list as a con, but this course is always packed. There is only one other course within about an hour and this one is always slammed.

These are the differences I'd need to see to give this a 4.5-5, I think this is an incredible course.

Distance - I'd like to see a few wooded holes that were a little bit longer. I really liked the wooded holes but I wish they had a few more long tight tunnels.

Alternate pins - There were a few, but I wish they had more alternate pins that changed the hole completely. For example, hole 1 has alternate pins but it just makes it a little bit harder with the same starting shot. I enjoy the alternate pins they do have but I'd like a few more that were a little creative.

Mosquitoes - There is literally nothing the course can do about this. I'm leaving this purely as a warning.

Other Thoughts:

My cons are very nit picky. I would give this course a 4.25, I wish it was a little bit longer and had a few changes, but I love this course. Very good course, second best in the Nashville area in my opinion (Cedar is #1 in my book). I think the local club has done an amazing job with this course. Very very good course. I also agree that it could have a little more elevation, but I think they do a great job with what they have.
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Vibramterraius
Experience: 10.2 years 38 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A must play course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 1, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Parking area is good. The course is well maintained. Tees are some of the best in the area. Holes are adapted to most skill levels offering some short and some long throws to be made. Multiple basket placements makes it more fun to play.

Cons:

Popularity of this course means that it can be very busy especially on weekends. Signs some are good and some are just not good. Can be a bit confusing to find the next hole. Some areas are almost too thick to wade through if you land in the rough.

Other Thoughts:

Target 1: Throwing a decent anhyzer here will get you set up nice for the next throw where you could birdie.

Target 2: Though it is pretty much a straight inline throw if you hyzer here it can get you into trouble and make the disc hard to locate.

Target 3: Over water requires a decent hyzer throw some canopy can interfere you'll need waders if your throw don't make it. There's an alternate target non-water here too.

Target 4: Open throw here but as the seasons progress and foliage thickens hyzers will send you into a field of mess. Anhyzer too.much and your into rough wooded area. Distance driver is good to throw on this one.

Target 5: Target B requires a well placed anhyzer to reach it. If you makea bad throw here the rough isn't what punishes you as much as the trees blocking the way. Fairway driver or good midrange throw can set you up for a birdie.

Target 6: Allows you to throw long but much like #5 a hyzer will land you in the field which isn't a good place to be as the weather warms. Anhyzer can put youover a fenced area which make disc recovery a memorial experience. Distance driver good choice here.

Target 7: Begins open and abruptly funnels into woods with the target placed just inside the wooded area. Distance driver or faiway driver can reach this one but has the disc spins down trees come into play too.

Target 8: Well wooded targets although basically two paths to both target placements if you are going for the shorter distance then use an understable midrange and take the same path for the longer target.

Target 9: Big over the water throw likely the most challenging target on this course. Large rocks guard the face of the target. It gives an appearance of being.fairly open but there is enough wood and canopy hazards to interfere. Some times the deep sink hole here is without water other times its like a pond of mud. A flat stable throw with a distance driver will get you there but expect a birdie at best or use alternate tee.

Target 10: Distance or Fairway driver will reach here. Targets require holding a slight hyzer line. Just enough wood to deflect a disc that strays of line.

Target 11: Mostly open dog leg right with target unguarded as well. Off the tee to the right is woods and runs opposite and parallel to #10. Gravel access road is part of the fairway here too. Some use rollers here others keep throwing. Either way an anhyzer is needed to reach the target.

Target 12: An island of trees and rough guard the shorter distance target. The longer target is more open. Distance drivers work well here. Setting the throw to hyzer or follow the line of a gravel access road which curves along the right side of this target will help you get to the shorter target. Using a driver going left of the island with an slight anhyzer throw is a better choice for the long range target.

Target 13: Thirteen has a sharp dog leg right which requires a throw through a funnel of woods on each side of the fairway. The trees are tall so going over them is not really an option. Add to this that the.distance to the funnel area requires a disc to break early into an anhyzer. Some choose to try to cut over the edge of the right most trees. Others try to place the disc at the mouth of the funnel the use the second throw as a birdie attempt. Yet many try to work through with an anhyzer. The best throw I've witnessed here was using a slight anhyzer but throwing higher towards the left side of the funnel. This allowed the disc to slow and breal early into an anhyzer which glided through the funnel and onto the fairway on the otherside. It left the thrower with about a 50 ft. Putt to the target.

Target 14: Mostly open and straight. Distance or FW driver can reach.

Target 15: This is a favorite of many. An elevated tee offers a great throwing view to a wide open to the shorter target. You really get a graphic look athow your disc reacts when you throw as the complete unobstructed glide can be observed. The longer target offers a par 4 is only obstructed by the small island of tree in the middle of the fairway and just behind the shorter target. Use your snipper disc and let loose on 15.

Target 16: Narrow fairway that begins open then doglegs right and the target becomes more wooded. Requires a good throw with an anhyzer to get you in range of the target. Using the first throw to set up for a better approach throw is a.safe bet.

Target 17:
Straight and narrow fairway that is well wooded. Use of a distance driver with slow hyzer should land the disc close to the target.

Target 18: The final target again is well wooded and using an understable driver that glides late into a hyzer can find it's way home.

Really there are too many good points to this course to even focus on the negative ones. Overall it is an excellent course to play and offers a fair enough challenge to keep you coming back for even more fun and depending on how your throw is the day you play it can issue some punishment as well.
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Declarkus
Experience: 20.8 years 287 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Forgot how great this course is 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 23, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Multiple pin placements w/ great signage, well maintained, great variety, benches on every hole.

Cons:

Located in a swamp so it can be soggy at times, and the mosquitoes in the summer keeps me from coming here all the time. I actually think they're attracted to deet.

Other Thoughts:

I really like this course. I rank it #2 in the Nashville area to Cedar Hill. There as been a lot of work done since I last played a year or so ago, and its really improved footing and appearance. Its a challenge, but its fair.
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Eric troll Biscuits
Experience: 35.7 years 31 played 28 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Troll's Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 holes
multiple pin placements
Long warm up hole/practice basket
Well maintained
Great lay out and landscape, mix up, open to woods, to hills, to water, great design
privacy
great scenery!
Water hazards

Cons:

Not much to say, I guess on the first hole, there were some large vines that looked like they were being preserved, but, I feel that it could be eliminated... its killing the trees, and eventually will die too..

Other Thoughts:

This was my favorite in Nashville, still no Mt. Airy!
I know that some people(where I live) don't like the reviews I give.... Well, take a trip to Nashville. I compare courses to the whole world, not just my locality. Obviously, with Nashville's 3 to 4 different disc golf clubs, plethora of great courses... Its sad to say but Cincinnati is lacking behind
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The Uncle
Experience: 11.6 years 5 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Big Brother of Rutherford Counties Barfield Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 22, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Long yardage holes, Mach 5 baskets in good condition, well maintained, great mix of long, short, wooded, open, and difficulty.

Cons:

Mosquitos, mosquitos, mosquitos. Unfortunately its been bad the 2 times I have played but apparently is better in the fall or early spring.

Other Thoughts:

I tossed some plastic in a tree that required me to use about 20 mins to get down and I was overwhelmed with bug bites and it ended my round as soon as it started. I'll be back.
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WillAnderson
Experience: 13.1 years 28 played 12 reviews
4.50 star(s)

A Model Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Bring the whole bag folks because this course will require it! It's a model course because of all the variety. Wooded holes, water holes, ace runs, tight technical roller lovers, open crank-it holes, "privacy" rest benches, & a beautiful landscape that's well maintained by the great folks of Smyrna & the Middle Tennessee Disc Golf Association. 2 holes #3 & #9 over water (with alts) will make or break you. The corn fields & dog legs add some beauty & challenge to the open holes. It's also a model course because of its flow. You start out technical, keep it low moderately wooded 1-3a. After that, a shot over a pond #3 opens up to an open cornfield area #4 & #6. Hole 5 is a tightly wooded make your line count that's hard to park but easy to par. Hole 7 brings you back into the woods & an ace run on #9 over a sink hole. #10 was designed for rollers and will punish you. Relief comes at hole 11 & 12 before #13 brings you back to Earth, requiring a big anhyzer RHBH or tomahawk. By the time you arrive at #15 with a smile or a shaking head, you'll be glad for the downhill ace run where everybody will try to throw out their bags. #16 provides serenity & rest before finishing up in the woods. This course is incredibly well maintained & designed. Even the benches are artistic & custom-made by volunteers. It is well mulched even for a pay course even though it's free!

Cons:

They don't call the annual tournament Skeeter Heater for nothing! Bring Deep Woods Off & you'll be fine. It's gonna upset most beginners because of the difficulty if you have a home course that's for babies. The rough is rough lol.

Other Thoughts:

Play this course often & watch your score at other courses shoot up! Because of the versatility of the holes & different lines/light elevation changes, you'll find a smorgasbord of different ways to attack each hole. Depending on what season & month you play, Sharp Springs will show a different character. The basket placement changes many times throughout the year, keeping the flow unique, relevant & fresh. NO MATTER WHAT SEASON, YOU'LL LOVE THE CHARACTER OF THIS COURSE!
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nyrblue2
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14 years 28 played 23 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Real sharp course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

18 hole course (plus 2 "alternate" holes) through a mostly dedicated section of a county park
- Terrific variety of hole settings ranging from short ones in the woods (200 ft or so), some medium ones and some longer open ones (up to 600 ft)
- Mix of straight, left, right, gradual or sharp turns, etc. - you need a wide arsenal of shots to score well here
- Nice concrete tee pads on each hole
- Multiple basket locations on the majority of the holes should allow for variety for regular players - significant distance can be added to some if the basket is in the long position
- Tee signs have hole map, distance, par and show each basket position - pole is marked with current location
- A lot of different types of obstacles - water/ponds, trees, cornfield, rocks, etc. create a nice-looking course
- The 2 holes that have water carries (3 and 9) have complete alternate holes (3a and 9a) that are easy to find and provide a nice option for young/new players or if you're just not in the mood to flirt with a lost disc
- Some real cool holes - #1 is a medium length wooded tunnel with a neat tiered/stepped area at the end, #3 is a scary hyzer over a pond, #4 and #5 has a cornfield as a boundary on the left for most of the fairway, #15 is a big, open downhill shot from atop a mound
- Planks/boards in some of the wooded areas appear to help if the course gets messy (it was pretty dry when I played)
- Practice basket in the middle of a "practice field" allows for warm-up
- Benches and trash cans found throughout the course
- Finish on #18 puts you right back at the parking lot
- Big bulletin board/kiosk for posting flyers, tournaments, etc.
- Set way back in the park, but signs guide you right to the parking lot next to the practice basket and hole #1

Cons:

- Baskets are solid, but easily blend in on the wooded holes - had to walk up close to find them on a few holes
- The rough was pretty "sharp" (har-de-har) making for some not-so-fun retrievals of discs gone astray
- Not much elevation change, which would add some challenges, especially on the open holes
- Navigation was a bit tough in a couple spots (I think going from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 had me hunting a bit)

Other Thoughts:

- Tee signs in course pictures have been replaced by better, more accurate full color signs
- Course map available online is not on the kiosk - it does have an older, less accurate/descriptive map, so bring a copy of the online one or have it up on your phone to help with navigation
- Out near holes 14 and 15 were a couple historical/informative signs about the region and agriculture

This was another terrific course that added to my awesome opinion of the Nashville DG scene. This one will really test your skills, as there is not much room for error. I'll definitely be back to this one if I can.
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mobilemurphy96
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Very Neat Course with interesting Obstacles 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 30, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Love how the course has several different obstacles and hazards. Love the use of the water obstacles, use of large boulders and rocks around the course, and literally love the corn fields and open areas.

Cons:

Not many cons except for the few inacurate markings of baskets.

Other Thoughts:

Really good course one of my favorites. Love to play over and over again. The hazards in a few of the holes are fun and interesting. Definitely enjoyable course.
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Anthony
Experience: 15 years 13 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

One of the best I've played 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very well designed, well thought out course. Lots of varied terrain and a lot of shade, only a few open holes where the sun can be a killer.

Cons:

Needs a few more signs marking the way, some baskets have 4 or 5 little trails running off of them and since if was my first time playing the course I didn't know which way to go.
Tee pad signs on 5 and 6 were missing.

Other Thoughts:

I like the multiple basket locations for each hole but it would be nice if they had a way of letting you know which location a basket is in at the tee box.
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etaylor777
Experience: 15.8 years 14 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Good Discin' 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 3, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course has an awesome layout. Easy navagation. Plenty of risk/reward. Decent signage. Well manicured. Nice and quiet area of the park with little to no interaction with other park patrons. I had heard plenty of good things about the course and was not disappointed at all.

Cons:

I am a big fan of water shots. Unfortunetly on this day, the water was almost completely dried up. Other than that, there was a lot of spider webs. I probably walked through a couple dozen of them.lol

Other Thoughts:

All though I lost the very first disc that I had ever found, I still had a most excellent time.
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tamahawk
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 17.6 years 50 played 50 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Sharp Springs is a solid all-around course with a fun layout and great variation in design features. The course has Mach baskets with multiple positions on 12 of the holes, single position concrete tee pads that are in good shape, and nice, new color tee signs that depict hole locations and distance along with an indicator for current pin position.

The variation of the layout is one of my favorite things about Sharp Springs. The course takes you in and out of the woods providing both open and technical lines, gives you a good mix of left/right/straight fairways, and offers a good variety in distance ranging from 193ft to 600+ft. The course flows well from hole to hole but navigation can be tricky in a couple of spots if you aren't familiar with the layout (detailed map is available on the links tab, would recommend for first timers). The wooded holes have fair fairways, and the more open holes have fairways that are shaped by cornfields, fencing , tree lines, and out-of-bounds, which helps add to the aesthetic appeal and challenge of the open areas. The terrain is mostly flat with minimal elevations located throughout the course.

The stair-stepped green/approach on the first hole is a nice feature, and utilization of the water on 3 and 9 makes a couple of really neat golf holes. Hole 13 was very interesting as well, especially the small clearing in the trees for visibility of the basket location, very tempting (but high risk) to shoot for the tiny gap. There is a practice area/basket for warming up before your round, and the course appears to be kept up very well. The extra holes/tees on #3 and #9 are a great feature for beginners and unseasoned players who may not be able to make the shots from the long pads.

Cons:

-The rough is very thick in some parts of the course, easy to lose discs.
-Mosquitos were terrible, even with spray.
-A couple of flat/low areas retain water.
-Minor navigation issues-Use map.

Other Thoughts:

The course is fun and offers a variety of challenges for players of all skill levels. I would consider this course to be one of the top 3 in the Nashville area, definitely worth the stop if you are in the area.
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K_Woodcock
Experience: 13.1 years 12 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Well Maintained Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

I loved this course. It is very well maintained and lots of ground work done to make it nice on the eyes. Compared to many of the other middle TN courses it is very well done.

Cons:

I hear there are lots of bugs in the summer but I didn't have any problem with them so, I don't have any cons.

Other Thoughts:

Seven Oaks and Cedar Hill are my two favorite in Middle TN and after playing Sharp Springs it is now right up there, if not the best.
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