Hole #16 (Taken 8/2009) 
3 / 233ft.
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Hole #16 "1A" Tee: Basket sits on the left edge only 10ft or so from the water. You can bail to the right to be safe, but anything short or left is wet.
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Pros: Nice all around shots.up hill, down hill over water,left hand right hand.Its all there...And clean one of the cleanest around!!
Cons: Hard to find holes if you never played there before.some trashy woods on some holes makes it very hard to find disk.
Other Thoughts: Great Course.
1 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review A pleasure 
Pros: Beautiful course, rolling grassy manicured hills, a lake, and large trees.
Especially lots of large disc-catching cedar trees which you must shape your flight paths around. There's sufficient room to hit the fairways, but they'll stop your disc dead of you don't. This, and the mild elevation changes, provide a fine variety of challenges.
Not a lot of underbrush, so you don't have to spend a lot of time searching for your disc.
The lake holes are great---enough to have that pucker factor, without being crazy risky.
If you throw rollers, a few great opportunities on well-mown fairways.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Especially lots of large disc-catching cedar trees which you must shape your flight paths around. There's sufficient room to hit the fairways, but they'll stop your disc dead of you don't. This, and the mild elevation changes, provide a fine variety of challenges.
Not a lot of underbrush, so you don't have to spend a lot of time searching for your disc.
The lake holes are great---enough to have that pucker factor, without being crazy risky.
If you throw rollers, a few great opportunities on well-mown fairways.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Cons: None, really. About the best I can come up with is that it's not super-challenging, if that's what you're looking for, and no "Wow!" signature holes.
Other Thoughts: What is that giant concrete cylinder sticking up out of the lake, playing with your mind as you cut the corner over the water?
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Pros: This course is maintained very well as far as basic maintenance and cleanliness. For the most part, it is very open and has a lot of shot variation with some mild elevation changes as well.
Cons: There aren't very many wooded holes. There are trees throughout the course that play a part in your shot but overall, it is not a very difficult course.
Other Thoughts: If I'm ever travelling through Kentucky again, I would make it a point to play this course again. The best part was the cleanliness of the course. The bathrooms, however, let's just say your better off going in the lake.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Excellent course located in a well manicured park. Parking lot located right in the middle of the course. The practice basket is located right by the parking lot with holes 1-9 on one side and 10-18 located on the other side. Excellent signs, tees, and baskets. The fairways are well defined and the rough is "rough" on most of the holes. Some holes have am tees along with pro tees. And all signs have A & B pin placements labeled along with any MANDOS. The back nine has some very nice holes located around the lake which does come into play. I know because I lost my favorite Valk on the hole with the large concrete pipe sticking out of the water. Course was not to crowded for a very nice weekend which is always nice.
Cons: There was a lot of bird crap along all the holes around the lake so be sure and where shoes lol. Also keep an eye out for walkers and their pets as there were quite a few of them.
Other Thoughts: This course was really nice but also somewhat long for me. But I can't drive 400 plus feet like some people can. So if you only drive 275-300 like me you have like 4 birdie holes. Unless you make some really long putts. Which I also suck at lol. This course reminds me alot of Madisonville's Disc Golf Course so if you've played that course and liked it you won't be dissapointed with Freeman Lake.
It is well worth your time if you are in the area or if your passing through. And it does belong on the list of the Top Courses in KY.
It is well worth your time if you are in the area or if your passing through. And it does belong on the list of the Top Courses in KY.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Loads of Fun
Pros: This course has fantastic variation, and I can see why players of all skill levels are drawn to it. It features some of the most memorable and scenic holes of anywhere I've played to date. It also offers a lot of challenges, but in most cases is forgiving for mistakes. It has lots of variation in its use of hyzers and anhyzer shots, and the occasional well-positioned tree or mando holds your interest and poses good opportunities to work on different strategies. There is a good combination of drive shots and control shots on this course. All of the tees, baskets, and signage were well-maintained.
Cons: As a first-timer to the course, the next tee isn't always obvious, and the corresponding baskets can sometimes be hard to identify from the tee. On two different occasions, we found ourselves shooting at the wrong basket. Also, as mentioned before (but worth mentioning again), the goose junk was all over the place down by the lake. Bring some hand sanitizer for yourself and baby wipes for your discs.
Other Thoughts: The lake shots are downright intimidating. Luckily for me, there is plenty of scaredy-cat grass all the way around it that only adds a handful of strokes to my game. Call me a pansy if you want, but I'll show you the disc I didn't lose. I just wasn't feeling up for swimming. Maybe when my game gets better, I'll give it a shot.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Well designed and fun! 
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5/2/2009 
5/13/2009
Review By: mashnut 
Played: 706 Reviewed: 693 Exp: 11.2 Years
This review was updated on 7/8/2010
Pros: This course is in a beautiful park with rolling hills and nice views of a lake. The grounds are very well kept, and all the grass seemed recently mowed when I played. The course makes great use of the terrain and foliage in the park, with holes that range from long open bombs to shorter technical holes with narrow fairways.
The variety of holes on this course kept it interesting throughout, with holes that required left/right turns and with well-placed trees. There were two especially memorable holes right along the lake. The first was a hole that played right along the lake with a large concrete silo (?) about 20 feet out in the water. You had to shoot between this and some heavy brush on the right while keeping the disc from fading left out into the lake. The next hole played across water to a peninsula, and was just the right length where most players should be able to clear the water but going for the deuce was a real risk/reward decision.
The tee pads were nice concrete throughout, and the signs were in great shape. The course was very easy to follow, and well marked, and it's great to be able to play a course through the first time without spending time searching for the next hole.
The variety of holes on this course kept it interesting throughout, with holes that required left/right turns and with well-placed trees. There were two especially memorable holes right along the lake. The first was a hole that played right along the lake with a large concrete silo (?) about 20 feet out in the water. You had to shoot between this and some heavy brush on the right while keeping the disc from fading left out into the lake. The next hole played across water to a peninsula, and was just the right length where most players should be able to clear the water but going for the deuce was a real risk/reward decision.
The tee pads were nice concrete throughout, and the signs were in great shape. The course was very easy to follow, and well marked, and it's great to be able to play a course through the first time without spending time searching for the next hole.
Cons: There is a lack of any way to mark what position the pins were in. This would be especially important for players playing by the course par, as alternate placements often had different marked pars. On a couple holes where the pin was not visible from the tee, it took some extra walking and scouting to see where to shoot. Some of the course felt a little open and repetitive, though the wooded holes made up for it. There were some areas near the water with a ton of goose poop, bring an old towel for your discs.
Other Thoughts: This is a fantastic course that seemed like it would be enjoyable to any level player. It was easy to find and get to, and easy to follow the course. I would definitely play this course again if I'm back in the area!
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Beautiful Setting for DG 1 6/4/2005 2/3/2009
Review By: bjreagh Played: 212 Reviewed: 206 Exp: 16.7 Years
This review was updated on 2/19/2009
Pros: Generous use of park land. Front 9 plays in relatively open fields with several large trees as obstacles. Signature holes on the back 9 scenically and strategically play by the lake. Pretty good diversity of holes and shots required throughout. An excellent course, conveniently placed off I-65 between Bowling Green and Louisville.
Cons: The front 9 is good, but a couple of holes are pretty plain, especially when compared to what comes later. We had a little trouble finding one of the tees on the back, but some friendly locals noticed we were wondering and showed us the way! We also were only able to play 16 holes, as the park ranger strictly enforced closing time and made us leave the park, even though it was still light outside!
Other Thoughts: This is one of my favorite courses in KY. It is very popular and can be crowded at times, but it is well kept. I can't wait for another opportunity to play it. I highly recommend it to all.
10 of 13 people found this review helpful.
First Timer 1 1/1/2009 1/4/2009
Review By: harr0140 Played: 553 Reviewed: 467 Exp: 4.4 Years
This review was updated on 1/29/2009
Pros: Variety of holes. Left turns, right turns, tight woods, open fields, over water, long, short. Good targets and good concrete tees. Decent course for a beginner because most of the baskets are out in the open. You may have to skip the two along the water or find a long way around the trouble however.
Cons: For a first timer the forced carry over water on the one hole was excessive. Going around was possible but I felt like I was wasting my time doing it.
Other Thoughts: It was my first time playing the sport, so I have no comparison. It was enjoyable to play for sure, some long holes some short. Some with woods, some with water.
I was also there one of the days they had Christmas in the park so it was actually a little like mini golf because they had lights and characters in the way of one tee, a mini car along one hole, not a big deal, it actually made me laugh.
I hope to go back after I am a better disc golfer and I can redo this evaluation. Please take it with a grain of salt, I will update ASAP with more seasoned knowledge.
I was also there one of the days they had Christmas in the park so it was actually a little like mini golf because they had lights and characters in the way of one tee, a mini car along one hole, not a big deal, it actually made me laugh.
I hope to go back after I am a better disc golfer and I can redo this evaluation. Please take it with a grain of salt, I will update ASAP with more seasoned knowledge.
11 of 15 people found this review helpful.
Awesome, classic layout 
Pros: Freeman Lake is a picturesque course that plays along a rolling hill on the edge of the lake. This course is well maintained with hardly any thick underbrush to deal with. All of the teepads and signs are in excellent condition.
The real strength of this course is the layout. All of the holes flow very well together, and every inch of the terrain is used without feeling crowded. Cedar trees are the main obstacle, although the water also comes into play on the back 9.
There are no extreme elevation shots, but there are several tricky uphill/downhill shots. Even the short holes at this course have well protected baskets and will reward an accurate shot.
The average distance of the holes is around 300 feet with a few over 350. All of the holes present a challenge, as even the shorter ones have disc eating cedars. Par is a good score at this course, and it is not too challenging for recreational players.
The real strength of this course is the layout. All of the holes flow very well together, and every inch of the terrain is used without feeling crowded. Cedar trees are the main obstacle, although the water also comes into play on the back 9.
There are no extreme elevation shots, but there are several tricky uphill/downhill shots. Even the short holes at this course have well protected baskets and will reward an accurate shot.
The average distance of the holes is around 300 feet with a few over 350. All of the holes present a challenge, as even the shorter ones have disc eating cedars. Par is a good score at this course, and it is not too challenging for recreational players.
Cons: The biggest problem I have with this course is that it can be hard to find, and the parking situation is not ideal. I know that most of the locals park at Target and walk down the road to get access to the park. This is not ideal for someone playing the course for the first time, because if you start on hole #5 you will have missed the course map.. Also, I would say that hole #5 is not a good starting hole at all. At 500+ feet you have not had a chance to warm up.
I really wish that there was more traffic at this course. I hardly ever say that, but the few times that I have played this course it was like I was the only person out there.
I really wish that there was more traffic at this course. I hardly ever say that, but the few times that I have played this course it was like I was the only person out there.
Other Thoughts: The front 9 starts out on level ground, with the first few holes having fairly open fairways with the baskets being placed around large cedars. The majority of the holes on the front 9 play along a hillside which has clusters of cedar trees very similar to Keriakas park in Bowling Green. There are 3 shots on the front 9 that play in a field, with one of the shots being around 550.
The back 9 plays along the same kind of terrain as the front, but is slightly more open. The holes that play along the edge of the water are spectacular. You will not need to have a big arm to clear the water, but you will have to be confident in your shot and be able to throw accurately even in strong winds.
Freeman Lake is one of the top courses in the state of Kentucky. What sets it apart for many of the other really nice courses is its physical beauty and original layout. Although it is not as challenging as Idlewild, and doesn't have the variety or elevation of Banklick, it is phenomenal in its own rite.
The back 9 plays along the same kind of terrain as the front, but is slightly more open. The holes that play along the edge of the water are spectacular. You will not need to have a big arm to clear the water, but you will have to be confident in your shot and be able to throw accurately even in strong winds.
Freeman Lake is one of the top courses in the state of Kentucky. What sets it apart for many of the other really nice courses is its physical beauty and original layout. Although it is not as challenging as Idlewild, and doesn't have the variety or elevation of Banklick, it is phenomenal in its own rite.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful.
5+ 3/11/2009 12/16/2008
Review By: AdamH 
Played: 161 Reviewed: 135 Exp: 9.6 Years
This review was updated on 4/7/2011
Pros: This course has a lot to offer: multiple pin placements on nearly every hole, a challenging par 4 hole, strategically placed trees and evergreens on almost every hole, a beautiful lake that comes into play on 3 holes, and some fun, memorable holes.
The tee pads are in good shape, and the tee signs are on tall 4x4's with next to the pads making the next hole easy to find.
The tee pads are in good shape, and the tee signs are on tall 4x4's with next to the pads making the next hole easy to find.
Cons: The course gets closed down a couple months around Christmas time because of decorations.
The course has looping 9's which is great, but there's a small walk from 9 to 10 and from 17 to 18. This is fairly minor issue because it's not that difficult to follow, but a small sign could easily fix this.
On nice days, people tend to walk around the park and specifically the edge of the lake which is close to a few holes. I've had to wait for people a few times but nothing unreasonable.
Getting into the correct entrance for the course and locating hole 1 can be an issue your first time here.
The course has looping 9's which is great, but there's a small walk from 9 to 10 and from 17 to 18. This is fairly minor issue because it's not that difficult to follow, but a small sign could easily fix this.
On nice days, people tend to walk around the park and specifically the edge of the lake which is close to a few holes. I've had to wait for people a few times but nothing unreasonable.
Getting into the correct entrance for the course and locating hole 1 can be an issue your first time here.
Other Thoughts: This is an amazing, gorgeous course well worth checking out.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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