WHAT TO EXPECT: Wonderful massive park complex with multiple sports fields, courts, ample parking and two solid disc golf courses on the property that cater to multiple skill levels. Affectionately known as "Big Cane" this course will test the best amongst us with tight low ceiling heavily wooded golf in picturesque Nashville. Bonus is that there is a similar, yet much easier in distance and shot shape requirements "Baby Cane" on the same property as a completely separate 18 hole disc golf course.

AMENITIES: Ample parking throughout. Both brick and mortar modern bathrooms and port-o-johns in multiple locations throughout. Practice area with baskets (one DD Veteran and one Blue Prodigy) near parking lot and Hole #1 tee pad. Plenty of room to practice up shots and putting. Water fountains in a couple locations closer to the sports fields. Multiple pavilions and all the things you would expect from a large, well funded municipal park complex.

TEES/SIGNAGE/BASKETS: Blue 3 chain Prodigy baskets in great shape, not my favorite baskets but they catch ok. The Blue helps them stand out against the wooded course, especially in the warmer months. Turf style tee pads in good but not great condition as there are some issues with roots and erosion making some of them have slight dips or humps but nothing egregious. Signs are in older but still good condition with all relevant information.

DESIGN: Solid combination of distance, low ceilings, tight gaps, tunnels, sloped greens, elevation changes, blind tee shots and everything you would expect from a top tier wooded course design. The course opens with some extremely difficult holes, probably the roughest stretch to start, and kicks the unprepared in the teeth early. The combination of a tight low ceiling tunnel to start, followed by a massive left to right hole with danger all down the left that leaves you with an uncomfortable unlevel approach shot into the green, and finishes off with a finese proper placement or you are in jail hole. Three extremely different style holes, all demanding, to start off your round. Course contains 6 par 4's that are a mix of bombs off the tee, tight gap hitting, and choked back placement shots which keeps the course from getting monotonous. Sprinkle in some extremely dangerous greens on a couple holes and this course tests both your power game and your touch around the basket. Course mixes well fully uphill holes with some nice downhill holes and throws in a couple side slopes for good measure. One of the few courses that will test all the angles in your game and help you learn how your discs fly and can be manipulated if you play it enough. Equal parts awe inspiring (from the disc golf play portion) to equal parts humbling. Great rounds can go sideways quickly out here. The course demands focus and execution and doesn't apologize for being rude. The mark of a wonderful design.

EXTRAS: I believe it was Hole 6, and for sure Holes 9 and 18 loop back to near the parking lot area so if you only want to get in a few holes, need to stop and grab a snack, or you left something in your car, there are several opportunities to get back to your car or to the restrooms. Super busy park complex, but the course is a very quick play through and you will rarely find yourself waiting, even when there are lots of people playing. Navigation is intuitive and a first time solo round could probably be completed in under an hour and a half.

MAINTENANCE: This will appear in both sections because the parks department and the local clubs deserve their flowers. This course has the ability to overgrow quickly and the rough can get super hairy. The parks department and local clubs do an amazing job of cutting back growth, keeping the rough in check, spreading mulch, and combating the erosion issues. Every time I've been to play either the big cane or the baby cane course, they've always been in great condition and freshly mowed.

MUDDY: Like several other Nashville courses, this course can be very hampered by rain even for days following it. With high humidity, lots of tree cover, rolling elevation and multiple creeks and low spots this course holds water pretty substantially. Mulch and other efforts try and combat this some, but if you play here after a significant rain, expect some soft slippery footing in the more beaten traveled areas.

MAINTENANCE/EROSION: The course is kind of built in a bowl with a creek at the bottom. The park sits up on the higher right side and the highway sits up on the left behind a guardian wall of trees. Due to the slopes and lots of water making its way down to the creek, this course will continue to have issues with erosion.

TEE PADS: Normally turf tee pads aren't a bad choice nor a con, however following any of the wet stuff in any of the four seasons, these tee pads can be dangerously slick. They get filled up with mud, stay wet, hold leaves in the fall, and ice over in the winter pretty easily. Test out your footing before going full send.

TENNESSEE HAZARDS: As with pretty much any course I review from the area, mosquitoes, bees, chiggers, snakes, poison plants, ticks, intense heat and humidity, etc are all very real possibilities here depending on time of year. Invest in DEET and wear pants when you visit this course, especially in the warmer months.

Wonderful wooded Nashville course that would probably rate higher if it were the sole solid course in another location. Having to compete with both Cedar Hill and Seven Oaks makes this a podium finisher in the Nashville area but saddly in the #3 spot for me personally. The course design is top notch and the play is great and challenging, however the cons bring this slightly lower than the other two courses I mentioned. If I could give this course a 3.95 I would. It's just ever so slightly below the other two. It deserves much better than a 3.5 so I will round up to 4.0 for my rating. If concrete pads and some of the muddy and erosion issues ever get addressed this course could easily shoot much higher in future reviews.

Welcome to Cane Ridge Advanced aka Big Cane one of Nashville's best.

Challenge - Distance, OB, islands, tiny gaps, treacherous greens, elevation, blind shots, everything you can think of, this course has. The first 3 holes are, in my opinion, the most difficult (and fun) opening gauntlet around. Hole one features the low ceiling, thin tunnel shot. Hole 2 a huge RHBH bomber turnover w/left side OB and a burly upshot from with a uphill runup. Hole 3 is placement, placement, placement. Big elevation change. With 6 par 4s (holes 2, 3, 6, 11, 14, 18) on the course you're going to get to throw some full sends as well as placement shots. With treacherous greens (holes 4, 5, 15) you're going to work on soft landing and nose angle. Uphill (holes 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 14) and downhill (holes 2, 7, 13) elevation changes will give you plenty to work on. Flat, arrow straight shots throw narrow gaps and low ceilings (holes 1, 10, 17) will provide opportunities to fine tune your game. This course has so much for you to progress and elevate your game. No matter how many times you play it, this course keeps you humble. This course is demanding and an excellent stop for all those looking to play local championship level rounds.

Baskets and tee pads - Your classic heavy three chain level Prodigy baskets. They catch as they should. Blue bands make them easy to spot down the wooded fairways. Tee pads are all turf and in reasonably good condition.

Course flow - Good flow. Hole 6, 9, and 18 all end up back at the parking/practice area. Only a longer walk to get from hole 1 to 2 and 9 to 10. Signage is intuitive and holes are easy to find for first timers. A regular could get a solo round in an hour or perhaps a hair under, bigger groups may take 2-3 hours. On week days rare is it to experience any back up. Many times I've been the only person on the course. Weekends are much more crowded as expected.

Maintenance - While this course deals with a lot of erosion and has the capacity to become overgrown, the parks department and many Nashville disc golf volunteers do a great job of maintaining clean fairways, cutting back overgrowth, and mowing grass in grassy areas. Work parties happen from time to time where people volunteer to work on teepads, bridges, etc. I may think of some of the erosion issues as a con, but it does not negate how good of a condition this course is generally in.

Warm-up area - A DD Veteran and Prodigy basket sit on opposite ends of a smaller warm up area. Good to practice approach shots from the parking lots.

Parking - Ample parking both next to practice area and 1st tee pad as well as down near tennis courts and hole 7 tee pad.

Toilet access - Actual toilet facilities and Port-o-John are next to the parking lot. Relieve yourself responsibly.

Footing - Anyone who has played here knows how bad the footing can be sometimes. After hole 2, upon entering the woods, the fairways will feature some tough footing, probably most noticeable on holes 3, 5, 13, 14, 15, 18. This gets worse after rain/snow, which brings me to my next point.

Erosion/Wetness - Aside from the creeks that run through the course, when it rains, this course becomes wet and muddy, and possibly dangerously so at times. Due to the lack of grasses in the wooded fairways and the general removal of trees to make the fairways, soil will erode, the leaf coverage will trap moisture. Slipping on a runup is a real risk to be aware off if not on the tee box.

Fall leaf coverage - Doesn't matter if you have the brightest disc of all time or camouflage disc, from about mid-September to around mid-March you could have a heck of a time finding your discs on a number of holes because of the blind shot element. Holes 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 18 all have some aspect of blindness that could give you a fit and result in a lost disc. Just throw one off the tee to save yourself some headaches. Bring a spotter friend if you can.

A soft end to the front 9 - Don't get me wrong, I enjoy this course end to end and these holes are fun. However, I find that holes 7, 8, and 9 feel more at home on the beginner course. Just out of place.

Hole 15 - Where to begin with this hole? Blind, sloped holes are never the most fun, but add in the creek on the back, the huge downed tree in the middle of the fairway and the punishing rough. I love challenges, but this is a bit overboard. You could pure the line and end up in the creek. You could fade left or right and have no prayer at getting up and down. You could hit the downed tree and roll 45 feet away. You could lay up and suffer the same fate. Not to mention you could throw it perfectly and still be looking for your disc for 10 minutes because again...blind. The gimmicky 15 foot elevated basket is no longer there because it broke, but that was just icing on the cake. So yeah, hole 15. Frustrating, but still fun, would benefit from some kind of backstop.

Lack of safe space to warm up drives - The warmup area has the baskets, but really only space for 200-250' from the parking lots. I've started throwing warm up drives on the soccer fields adjacent to the park, but it's just one of those things I wish was possible at the warm up area.

Safety - On hole 12 there is a very real possibility that as you throw your drive a motorist could arrive at the roundabout and get lit up. Motorists also sometimes camp at the roundabout making for a disruption to one's round.

No water sources - Bring your own beverages/water because there is nowhere to fill up on the course that I have found.

Spring/Summer insects - You cannot escape this at any courses in Nashville in spring/summer. There are chiggers, mosquitos, ticks etc. Be responsible and DEET up, wear pants, and tuck in your socks. Or don't, it's your choice, be warned.

This course is awesome. While I rate Cedar Hill higher, I find Cane Ridge is always a good time and a great challenge. If you are passing through the Nashville area, I would highly recommend this as one of your stops for a challenging round. More recreational rounds are better spent at Two Rivers and the like. I rank personally rank Cane in the top 3 of Nashville (along with Cedar Hill and The Chain Links at Nashboro).

Nashville has so much to offer its disc golf community, we are truly lucky to have a course like Cane.

- Baskets: The Prodigy baskets are really exceptional. Lots of heavy chains make for one the most robust baskets I've had the experience of playing on. The bright/light blue was also great for spotting from the tee box.
- Tee Signage: Everything that you need and then some. On many holes, the signs labeled the distance to various things like creeks before the basket. This was a nice touch that I wish was seen more often on signage.
- Bridges: I had flowing water the day I played and the bridges were plentiful and very sturdy.
- Trash Cans: I counted 3 total but there might have been more. Could have used one more or so on the front. The course was nearly completely clean and that was very nice.
- Turn: Course makes a true turn at the parking lot from 9 to 10 which is nice for breaking. There is also a bathroom there.
- Groomed: The fairways were really nice. It seems like the underbrush would get out of control, but it looks like they keep it under control well (this was in early spring though).
- Flow: I felt that the course flowed well with the elevation. Not simply punishing you and rewarding you with straight up, straight down, and so on like some courses do. This felt just right with a couple of flatter holes thrown in.
- #18: I thought it was a spectacular hole to end on and was the signature hole in my opinion. I think you rarely see a hole that is quite that shape with a bridge and gully running down it.

- Map: I did not find a kiosk or map and based on other reviews, I don't believe there is one. This would be really nice. Particularly in new players figuring out where to park and where hole 1 is. It took me a minute and I had to ask a local.
- Navigation: More detailed navigation indicators from #1 to #2 and from #9 to #10 would have been very helpful and would make this course a breeze to follow after that.

Not quite pros or cons:
- Benches: There were some great ones, however there were also a lot of holes without them. The front in particular needed more, but tough to list it as a con when there were some good benches on the back.
- Tee Pads: I think concrete is almost always superior, but these were pretty darn good for turf pads. Almost always level and and in good enough shape for great grip.
- Alternate Tee Pads: While the absence of multiple pads is usually a con, I feel this course should get a slight pass with an 18 hole short course being across the parking lot. This park, as a whole, definitely caters to a wide range of skill levels.

If you love challenging wooded courses with an above average amount of elevation and don't mind not having the best of the best of amenities; this course is a must play in the Nashville area.

Cane Ridge - Advanced Course is the 18 hole big brother of it's counterpart ( Short Course ) in the same general area of Cane Ridge Park . There is an okay amount of parking near hole #1 . There was a Port O Let and a bigger bathroom near behind the lot . Park Signs will lead you towards the disc golf course . Remember that , when the road splits , turn left to go to the course .
The Equipment : The tee pads are cement with turf on top of them. They caught well for me , but prior reviewers state that they are less functional when wet . The signage is pretty good . It looked to me like there were spots for alternate pin placement ( not sure ) but the signs didn't mention it . These signs give you all the basics + flight path . Plenty of Next Tee signs keep you on the right track .There is a practice basket ( sits kind of far away to the right and down near the first fairway on the other side of the brush line . The baskets here are top notch , blue Prodigy deep baskets with heavy chains . They were pretty easy to see in the woods .
The Landscape : Course designers Schusterick , McDaniel and Watson utilized all of the elevation that was in this park , which was a lot .Other than really hole #1 , which flirts with inside and outside points of the woods , the open 725' #2 hole which finishes it's final 50' in some woods , and maybe #12 , which finishes in a circle turn , the course is woods . There are a couple of creeks in the mix , but were dry when I played . The course was mowed & very clean and branches were trimmed back when I was here .
The Highlights : The biggest thing going for this course is variety . None of these holes appear the same . #1 , 333' , is slightly downhill and makes you throw a doorway shot between twin trees about 100' away . The basket breaks slightly left . #2 725' plays down the right side of the road on a right sloping fairway , going into the woods at the end . #11 is a tight door 534' Rt to Lt gradual downhill shot . #12, 310' Is a tunnel shot to an island hole located inside a car turnaround circle . #14 is an uphill 496' hole that plays more like 600' + . There are trees to avoid littering the fairway . #15 is a downhill drive , only 285' but the basket sits elevated on a big log , and the fairway behind it just keeps on travelling downhill . Overthrowing or having your disc roll past could mean that you have 150' coming back up . #18 is a feel-good finishing 403' left to right par 4 . If you stay in the fairway , you have a good shot at a birdie .
Signature Hole : mine was #3 . a 595' par 4 woods hole starting uphill , then over a gully , then slightly uphill to the basket . The fairway plays tight but fair .
Time : It took me an hour and 20 minutes to trudge up and down this 6343' course . A group of 4 will clock in at at somewhere between 2 1/2 to 3 hours .
This is a thinking player's course . Every hole presents it's own challenge . But with that , you will feel good about salvaging par or betting a birdie on these holes . Aside that a misstep will cause you to miss par here or there , there is a certain fun factor to it . The woods is a breath of fresh air .
This course is popular , and you are going to encounter groups , especially on the weekends or weekday evenings . Plan accordingly . You shouldn't have to contend with other park patrons , as the course should avoid everyone else .
Another pro is that if you are a local , you can learn to play and control your woods shots on the short course , then graduate to the Advanced Course when you are ready . Since each 9 holes of both courses end pretty close together , you can mix and match your rounds if you want , or play all 36 holes . A huge perk . After your round , there is a great shelter to relax in ( if not in use ) close to the bathrooms .

#1 The Elements : Since most of this course is woods and there is a lot of elevation present , this course could become a nightmare after a long , sustained rain .
#2 Disc Risk : Moderate + . There are pockets of heavy rough on this course . Couple that with long woods holes and blind baskets , and you have ricochets into that growth or down a long hill . Taking turns spotting is good for groups of 3+ , but is no help on solo rounds .
Turf on concrete ? I liked them , but ,,,
Lack of Amenities : To really put this course over the top , alternate pads , or baskets , benches , the practice basket up by the start of the course , A nice kiosk with map , better navigation signage from 9 to 10 . Maybe some of these aren't addressed because there is a 2nd course next to this one to relieve the crowd issue and give the less experience players their day over on the Short Course .

I originally graded this course out as a 3.5 , partly because of it's lack of including alternate tees or baskets . I brought it back up to a 4 because of the 2nd course that is right next to this one . You actually have a 2nd 18 ( or 9 ) to warm up or cool down for your round at the Advanced . Only drawback being if you wanted to play in a group or twosome with a player more suited to the short course but wanted to play with you . ( ? ) . I hear this course is still ever improving . I have played all the best course is the Greater Nashville Area , and this course , IMO , stacks up with all of them , if not being a bit better . The locals are helpful and nice ( a church group using the shelter was worried about me after playing both courses while I was there . I made them pray for my discs to stay in the fairway on my next course ), and nice places to sit down and eat if you bring a lunch after your round .
My Recommendation : A park that has to distinct courses that cater to both the less gifted , and the hardcore player . This park, with it's 36 holes is just too good to pass up . Newbies , families , dates , a 1 discers might want to play the short course and avoid the Advanced 18 . This course is great for the local the intermediate , the tournament tested am and pro . It is also excellent for the traveler if staying in Nashville or even Franklin to Murfreesboro . For the Course Collector , you grab 2 course in less than 2 1/2 hours and you don't have to move your car . Take the challenge , PLAY IT !!!!

There's a certain logistical beauty to a well-designed course. There's something that just stands out. What is it exactly? It's hard to describe but you just know it when you see it, and of course, when you play it. It only takes a handful of holes to realize you are on a special course here. Hole one is a good hole, and let me tell you, as a right-hand flick thrower from the tee, it's a tough hole to start on. I quickly discovered for my backhand friends it can be a little tricky too. And with a practice basket on an island which can be played as an alternative basket placement, the course shows its teeth right away (I understand this placement was used at the Music City Open). But who doesn't love a course where it challenges you right off the bat? Hole two didn't really let up either. Another tough hole, and this time a par four. Oddly enough, these two holes are really unique to the rest of the course which almost had a totally different vibe. As you make your way to hole three and beyond, you'll discover the true personality of the course, a heavily wooded layout that dishes out a hearty challenge.

I felt right at home here as I love a good wooded course. But I did have a time or two where I had wondered if I had miscalculated my confidence. Sure, there're some shorter holes here, and they take the edge off in terms of difficulty, but there's nothing that can be completely taken for granted. Like the longer multi-shot holes, you still need to be deliberate. Afterall, these are "must make" birdies. You have to execute your shots and make good decisions to score well here. Picking up these seemingly easy birdies will help cover a multitude of sins along the tougher par fours. Play the course clean and get the birdies and you'll have an advantage on the field. That said, in hindsight, I think anyone who repeatably plays the course can solve any hurtles brought on by unfamiliarity. Locals will probably enjoy some homefield advantages come tourney time on this course more than others.

I felt like there was plenty to like about the course. Including the design. There're completely logically fairways that have disc flight characteristics in mind, thoughtful use of available topography, sensible basket placements, generous and varied hole lengths, logical flow for the most part, and again, FAIRways. I don't really recall many holes, if any at all, where there was a premium on luck over skill. This is a course designed so that if you hit the intended lines you will score well as opposed to worrying about random antagonistic fairway trees left in the line of play.

Prodigy baskets are here and of course catch deliberate putts well. I'm not particularly fond of the powder blue color but they do add some personality to the course. I understand from other reviews that perhaps there are a few alternate pin placements although I overlooked them. Good tee signs are illustrated well and provided all the needed info. Benches are scattered around the course although admittedly I didn't pay attention to their numbers. Of course, a practice basket is available as mentioned above although as others have pointed out, it would be better served somewhere else, perhaps central to both courses on the property.

I say it in a lot of reviews but there's nothing really to write home about in the "cons" sections. Sure, there are some mentionable things here but overall nothing that is going to keep you from coming back in my mind, unless it is just not your style of course.

The fact that the course may be lacking in the bells and whistles department is easier to swallow when a course can stand on its own. Let's face it, as of this review it is sitting at a 4/5 rating with tee pads that are sticking points for a lot of folks. And with that, there is only one per hole. The same could be said for the lack of alternate pin placements. Even still, the course itself still rings up well above average.
Concrete tees would be a welcome addition for sure. The current pads are in various conditions from quite passable to in need of some attention. I'd think during dry weather it is less of an issue than when things are wet and muddy. I played the course this last time after record rain and didn't find them unmanageable at all, but I have a high tolerance for less than ideal tee pads.

There are a couple of flow issues as mentioned by others. But I've seen worse. The consolation is it likely leads to what turned out to be better holes in the long run. I'd rather a long walk to a good hole than a short walk to a filler shot or wondering why they missed taking advantage of what the property could have offered.

I imagine with the quality and popularity of this course, it is likely to continue to improve over time. More of those nice touches, perhaps more benches, or maybe even concrete tees. Alt pins or second baskets on some holes would be cool. I'm curious to see what new things the locals have in store for the course in the future. I noticed construction of either a new or second tee pad for hole eleven so look out for that on your next trip.

I know I look forward to coming back often when I'm visiting family in Nashville. It was a pleasure to play along with the second 18 hole "short course" on the same property. I happened to find it equally as fun and I don't think my experience will be unique. My brother and I played 36 consecutive holes starting with the short course and I found that to be a great way to experience both courses. I highly recommend them both.

Oh yeah, funny story on hole seven. The first time I played here there was a couple having sex in the backseat of their Tacoma in the parking spot next to the tee pad. With such a fun downhill shot, I'm afraid I couldn't resist the temptation. I took several tee shots, as did my brother who was playing with me. We never made eye contact with the lovebirds, or even looked their way once we realized what was happening as we walked up. But I'm sure we entertained them as much as they entertained us. They probably still remember the goofy disc golfers who played on through that chilly morning. On the second trip, about a year later, as my brother and I approached that same tee pad, we laughed as we remembered the poor folks who were just looking for a little privacy. Although the area was empty this time around, we couldn't help but chuckle as we stumbled upon a fresh Coney Island Whitefish, right there laying on the back of the tee pad. Must be a popular spot. Good times!

New Prodigy baskets (see other thoughts below for more details), including a practice basket. Turf tees do pretty good. Tee signs are very nice and about as complete as could realistically be hoped for in such dense woods (exception: new alt pin locations are not shown). Speaking of dense woods, there were some clearly planted trees in select places to roughen the rough - that's awesome.

Even the open holes can be kind of tight - for example, hole 1 is a touchy 333 foot turnover, unless you have the power to spike hyzer it. Hole 11 is a similarly constricted "open" hole - strategic tree clumps force some shot shaping (no hyzers allowed). There is an island hole, with the basket inside the median of a roundabout. Island is probably circle-sized or maybe circle and half on a 300 foot hole, so pretty reasonable. Hole 2, while less technical, is the obligatory bomb hole (725 feet, or roughly 600 to the new pin, with the last 50ish into the treeline), with just enough OB/rough to require some thinking still.

The woods, though, are where the good stuff lives. Hole 3 is a tight 595 foot par 4, cut by a creek 265 feet down. You pretty much have to go big and still hit the line, or you might as well go home. Hole 6 is a legitimate 372 foot par 4 - hard dogleg with the second shot going way up a hill. Despite the number on the sign, this one was still a satisfying, two-throw hole. Hole 14 is another good woods par 4, with the first shot going way uphill also. Hole 18 is a killer right-bending short 4; great way to finish the round.

So what separated Cane Ridge from the top of the top? (it barely slid in to a 4.0 instead of a 3.5, imo, but it's still a 4.0, so some of these will seem a little nit-picky, because they are, or like things which could be done, not things which are wrong)

My biggest complaint is that there are fluffy holes - some really easy par 3s in the woods that were out of keeping with the overall difficulty level. In one case, hole 7, there was a new pin position further back than the original, which was still one of the easiest holes on the course, possibly the easiest. Other noteworthy offenders were holes 9 and 10.

There were no alt sleeves, except on holes 2 and 7, I believe. Not at all a must, but this would be a great way to add yet further variety, as well as possibly making some of the easiest holes harder.

Turf is good 90% of the time. It rains 10% of the time. Concrete is great all the time.

Practice basket was in an odd spot within reasonable oops! range of hole 1.

Prodigy baskets - Cane Ridge was my first experience on these. You can hit them as hard as you want, even high - BUT they behave very weak on the weak side. On the other hand, anything strong side or dead center is pretty much guaranteed to drop. Banding on the top keeps things from lodging there - if you miss high, you seem to get pretty much the same skip wherever you hit the top. I THINK these are the T1, not the T2, which supposedly addressed some of the issues with the T1.

Overall, this is a young contender for the best course in the area. It isn't there yet, but given time and work it could maybe get there.

Flat grippy tees
Baskets that catch well, though the chains do seem to be a little stiff
Nice balance between wooded and open holes
The open holes still make you shape your shot
The island hole is fair
Great shot variety
Good signage that made navigating the course from hole to hole easy
The tee signs were helpful, clear, and included useful distance information about things along the fairway
Great use of changes in elevation
Fairway widths were fair and clearly defined
There weren't too many or too few trees in the fairway

When it's muddy, some of the fairways (like hole 18) are so steep that slipping becomes an issue on the fairway

This is the best course that I've played so far!

(3.532 Rating) A beautiful undulating course that will have the technical players coming back in droves.
- RAW BEAUTY - Wow, what a great piece of property for a disc golf course. Mostly moderate to heavily wooded with several mini valleys cutting through the layout. I'd say only hole (1) is average looking and the rest are good to great. Hole (2) is the only open hole, but I liked the rolling grass meadows on the way to the basket. (18) is a really nice finishing hole being a 400 foot sweeping right play around a gulley.
- UNIQUENESS - Really good and just about all the hole types are here. Long par 4s to short par 3s. Lots of well defined wider tunnel shots with breaks to the left and right. Shot shaping is moderate and most of the lines usually have one optimal play. Several 30 foot grade changes and maxing out at around 40 feet on a couple holes. The tee shot on (7) was my favorite of the downhill plays and it was also the only paved tee location. The basket on this hole is located just beyond a dry wash and it's flanked by a few larger guarding trees on both the right and left side. Missing items include a dogleg right, a par 5 and water plays in both the pond and creek variety. There are creeks indicated on both the course map and the hole signage, but these elements are headwater creeks and will likely only be filled with water for one or two days after a heavy rain.
- CHALLENGING - Definitely above average in difficulty, but I question the use of Advanced in the course's name. Only three of the par 3s are listed above 300 feet in length. Four of the par 3s are sub 250 and one of those is under 200 feet. Other than holes (2) and (3), the par 4s are easy 3s for advanced players and hole (18) is deuce-able. To me the course reads as upper intermediate and it's probably a touch easier in the winter months.
- CHAINS - Awesome heavy chained Prodigy baskets.
- NAVIGATION - Near Flawless. There are lots of numbered orange placards with arrows well located along the entire layout. I only once peaked at my downloaded map on my phone between (9) and (10). The tee signage is adequate and shows distance, obstacles and next tee direction.
- CHARACTER - About average or maybe a touch above, but for courses I've rated this high, it would fall below average. In addition to nice baskets and navigation, the course has benches at a majority of the tees. There is a practice basket but the location is in a very odd spot between (1) and (2). There are restrooms, shelters and adequate parking nearby. Standard elite course missing extras include, no alternate basket placements, no multi tees and no onsite course map or community board.
- LOCATION - Two courses on one site makes coming to this location just that much better. The Short course will be great for beginning and novice level players, making this two course duo very skill level friendly.

A solid course that just needs a few more upgrades to challenge the top Nashville courses.
- TEES - They were horrible on my visit, but I understand why. I played two days after a 2 inch snowfall. It all melted and I played on a 60 degree day. So yes, mud was everywhere and the tees showed it. Turf is just not the same as concrete. I played Liberty Park 15 miles away the same day and had no issues with the concrete tees there. Concrete > Turf. All stated, turf is still far better than many other choices, such as natural tees with protruding roots for instance. I gave credit to Cane Ridge for the turf tees and did not detract any score for my personal experience. I do hope however that concrete tees will come soon.
- OVERGROWTH - I played in winter when it wasn't so bad but I can image this place gets quite overgrown during the summer. There are a few areas of extensive thicket out here and losing a disc is a possibility for those that don't want to conduct an hour long search. I wouldn't be surprised if there's lots of poison ivy as well, although I didn't see any.
- DISCONTINUITY - Mostly short walks between Baskets and tees but there are a couple notable longer transitions. The transition between (1) and (2) is around 250 feet and the transition between (9) and (10) is around 400 feet. Be on the lookout for all the orange navigational cues.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Like a few other reviews have suggested, bringing a beginning player here doable. There are no unforgiving water hazards or insane overgrowth areas to deal with in the winter. I even met a first timer on (18) and he had survived the course. However, this course with beat up players with under 50 rounds in the bag. A few too many tighter lines for players not adjusted to releasing at a consistent point. Newer players may get frustrated when they hit a tree on 3 or 4 consecutive throws.
- TERRAIN - Players that have bad knees or ankles should probably avoid playing here. There are lots of undulations in the fairways and I also personally smacked a couple smaller stumps and tree roots. This course does not appear to be cart friendly but is probably doable with some of the hardier models.
- TIME PLAY - I finished my solo winter round in about 75 minutes. I think Cane Ridge Advances will take a bit longer than the average course. Figure a group of four will be in at around 2 1/2 hours.

I've made 3 trips to the Nashville area as of this review. Over that time I've asked several locals what their favorite courses are in the area. It appears as though that Cane Ridge is getting a lot of praise and its well deserved IMO. The shots are here for sure to please most skilled players. Players that like medium length technical courses and don't mind too much about a lack of amenities will love this place. However for those like me that enjoy being coddled with extras, it's not there yet. Concrete tees would go a long way, but also alternate basket placement to lengthen up the sub 250 foot long holes would be great too. Considering the length and terrain changes, benches should be at all the tee areas as well. In all, This is a course on the rise in south Nashville. I plan to visit this course again in the next year or so and I will update my review as always.

Phenomenal Hole Design: I cannot stress this enough. The course designers expertly used the land they were given to come up with an extremely entertaining course that was challenging, yet fair, and that anyone with a decent amount of experience would enjoy. Although most of the holes are in the woods, there are several different throws that have to be made, and the forest is aged in such a way that there isn't a lot of underbrush lining the fairways to knock discs down. The open holes (#1 and #2) do not disappoint either, and allow a couple holes of warming up accuracy before diving into the wooded holes. Holes that stood out to me were #2, #7, and #18, and I cannot remember a single hole that I disliked or felt disinterested playing on.

Use of Elevation: This also goes with the above point, but I wanted to separate it to stress how well the course uses it. There is not a single hole that is a straight-uphill shot. The land itself is very hilly, and the course is designed to incorporate that elevation without frustrating the player.

Signage: The signage on this course is really solid. A subtle touch that makes a big difference is the distance to certain landmarks on the longer holes (i.e. '300ish feet to the drainage ditch' on Hole 2). It's the little things like this that make a course feel more complete. Additionally, the orange signs designating the walking paths between holes were easy to find. They could have a couple more of these (15 to 16 was rough for me), but overall they do a good job in conjunction with the "next tee" arrows on the teepad signs.

Erosion Control: There were some areas that were a bit muddy, but that's to be expected on a course in the woods in the wet season. Some of these areas could be fixed with a bit of gravel or some steps, but it did not affect my overall experience.

Tee Pads: All of the tee pads (besides 7, which was the corner of the parking lot) were carpet/turf. This course is too good of a course to have turf pads, and I hope there is a plan for more permanent concrete pads in the future.

Bugs: I went on an unusually warm day in February when it was slightly muddy, and throughout the wooded holes there were little gnats/flies everywhere. I am not sure if this is a seasonal thing or not, but it was mildly annoying. Not annoying enough to prevent me from coming back, but enough to remember to bring bug spray.

Park Signage: There is no signage in the park saying where the first hole is. This would help, especially because it is on the other side of the road from the rest of the course. What also confused me was...

That Practice Basket in the Parking Lot Circle by #2 and #7: This isn't so much of a con, but more of a "why?" There is a good chunk of land behind the tee for #1 to have a practice basket, and it is also closer to the larger parking lot where both courses start. I don't understand why the practice basket is here. It actually led me to believe that I was supposed to park in the lot by the tennis courts where #2 and #7 start, and I had to backtrack up the road to get to #1.

My favorite courses in the Nashville area have always been Cedar Hill and Seven Oaks. After playing this course, my favorite courses in the area are Cedar Hill, Seven Oaks, and Cane Ridge, and I believe that as Cane Ridge continues to develop (tee pads, etc.), it will become my favorite course in the area. The Pros are very "pro" and the cons are all minor and fixable. I cannot wait to go back and play it again!

This is a wonderful course and an excellent addition to the Nashville disc golf scene. The design is fantastic...this designers really made the most of the land they were given. It is very challenging but not unreasonable.

This course will be very hard for new players. I do wish there were a couple more open holes....majority of course is in the trees.

I'm excited to see how this course continues to evolve! Also, they have recently installed artificial turf tee pads which are working very well.

(Lengthy review, but I wanted to be a little more thorough since it is a newer course.)

The newest 18 hole course in the Nashville area is a very challenging one in my opinion, but totally fair, and it is really starting to grow on me the more I play it. Ii is in a big city park, but the course plays primarily in a wooded section away from other park activities (it is labeled as moderately wooded on the DGCR homepage, but I would describe it as heavily wooded, aside from the 700' open hole). Most of fairways are cut through the woods, but there are places that do venture out in the open (1,2,10,11,12). Elevation is a major factor here as well. Many holes are that much tougher throwing uphill from uphill lies (2, 3, 6, 14). The downhill ace runs are super fun (7, 9, 16), and there are some flat holes also (1, 10, 11, 12, 17).

There is a bit of everything: ace runs, birdie chances, and holes where 3 and 4 will be hard-earned good scores. What makes it stand out to me are the 6 legit par 4's ( designated as such due to distance but also strategic placement). A true test of accuracy and discipline, where accurate length will be strongly rewarded. This course is mentally challenging, as holes 2-6 could make you want to give up, but stay tough because the pressure does let up a bit after that and some birdie chances await you.

I like there is a difference in tee shots throughout: some holes 1) force you to throw a shot shape and others 2) give several risk/reward type options, where you can play it safer or choose the tighter gap and run at the basket. I have found that I will use almost every disc in my bag and need every shot shape in every distance by the time I play all 18 holes.

This course makes me want to come back again and again because I want to try to figure out how to play many of the holes better in order to shave off a few more strokes. My initial thought after my 1st round was "wow, this is hard" but after playing here several times now I have found that it is totally reasonable and you just have to know when to attack, how to attack, and when to play it safe- maybe more so than any course currently in mid TN.

Powder blue Prodigy baskets catch well and are easily visible in both summer and winter. Turf tees get the job done (not concrete, but definitely better than dirt, gravel, or carpet!) Really nice tee signs are now installed on every hole. Many of the things mentioned in some of the earlier reviews have now been addressed (tee signs and tee pads installed, tee #7 is blocked off, plenty of benches)

Course makes 2 loops of 9, and you may need to grab another drink and energy bar from your car because the front 9 is a bit of a hike. Restrooms available in summer, port-a-potty in winter. Plenty of parking. Easy to get to from I-24.

Turf tees- not concrete, they are ok, but some are already sagging a bit on the perimeter essentially shrinking the useable area.

#18- I know it is supposed to be a tough finishing hole, but I question the safety as much of is on a fairly steep side slope with a large deep ravine cutting across. It also does not look as nice and well-groomed like the rest of the course does, but instead looks overgrown (I am sure it is tricky to do work on it). If nothing else, I think the fairway needs some steps or a rail installed in places and maybe a couple more trees or tall weeds need to be eliminated to give a little more legit chance of landing in a safe area.

Next tee signs/navigation- First timers use the course map. Navigation was a bit tricky for me the first time around finding holes 3, 7, 10, and 17.
3- Around the tree line to the right and then cut in
7 - up to the parking lot beside the tennis courts
10- go out in the open and all the way around to the left, you will pass 18's basket on the way, keep following the tree line until you see a path
17- I always see #8 to the right first because there is a worn path down to it, but 17 is to the left
18- Not tricky, but it is easy to head towards #9, similar to above
All that to say, some Next Tee signs or markers in the basket would be very helpful. Wrong paths have already been worn in that can lead you astray.

Disc loss- sometimes discs here are hard to find because it is in the woods, there are many blind shots, and lots of elevation. Most areas are cleared out, but there are some nasty disc graveyards in some spots. I have lost 2 discs on hole #3 so far, and I rarely lose discs anywhere. Keep an eye on your shots closely, especially if playing solo.

Practice basket- I like practice baskets, but here it is located between holes 1 and 2, sits in a neat little circle of the road with some trees, but it really is in a poor place. It is actually the only basket visible from #1 tee, and could really be a distraction when teeing off from #1 if people were practicing. That being said, I think most people don't use it that much because of where it is.

#7 tee- being from this area my whole life, this park has always had a bit of a reputation for housing shady activities in places if you choose to look for them. #7's tee is part of an isolated parking lot, and there is usually a single car parked there with a person sitting in it that looks to be waiting to meet somebody for something (I have no idea what, but just my perception). I have not encountered any problems, but I do tee off as quickly as possible and get on my way. However, I do feel the popularity of the disc golf course may actually clean up the park a bit (imagine that!) with more people utilizing this section of the park. I also think because #7 tee sign is exposed, it will tend to suffer regular vandalism from non-disc golfers.

Overall, I think the designers did a fantastic job of hole design and maximizing the space available. Mostly short walks to the next tee, yet definitely does not feel crowded. Every hole is unique and has its own challenge and character.

Plus there is a 2nd 18 hole course in the park that is shorter and easier. They make a nice complement to each other, and is a fine disc golf addition to the Nashville area.

This course is very mature and cleared out for being less than 1 year old. It has had alot of work over the past year to make it excellent. The tee pads, tee signs and baskets are top notch. The blue baskets are very visible in all seasons. The turf tee pads play consistent rain or shine. It is a very advanced level course but playable for all levels. It will really test your all around distance and accuracy. In my mind it's top 3 in Nashville hands down.

Currently only one pen placement per hole. I would like to see some different variations of pin positions.

This course has pretty much anything you could ask for, plus a little more. Every shot in your bag will be tested. There is a great mix of holes and the shots never get boring. Holes 1 through 6 take you through a pretty tough stretch off golf that will test even the best of golfers. Holes 7,8, and 9 give you a stretch of "must get" birdies that will be in your head if you don't 2 them. Hole 10 is pretty straight forward with OB behind the pin and a big drop off to the left.... You don't wanna go down there. Hole 11 is a great par 4 that requires you to throw out of a tunnel and land in a decent spot for your up shot. Hole 12 plays 310ft and the pin sits in the middle of a 60ft island green. Hole 13 is short, but challenging. hole 14 is a Beast That requires 2 great shots to take a 3. Hole 15 is a touchy downhill green that requires you to throw a slow shot that won't fly way past the pin. Hole 16 is another one you feel like you must get, which is nice after a stretch of tough lines. 17 is 270' dead straight with kind of a low ceiling and one of the most defined fairways with unique trees leaning over the fairway. 18 is a 403' turnover that plays over a big trench. There is a very nice, sturdy bridge that Walks you over the trench which is a nice touch. That is kind of a quick walk through of the course that really won't do it justice. If you are in Nashville you should make plans to stop by what I think is our best course. This is my home course, but I waited to review it until I felt it was "complete." All of the signs are in the ground, the tee pads are all done, there are benches, trash cans and the fairways are cleared and defined. This course is less than a year old but plays and looks as good as a course that has been in the ground for 5+ years.

Stinging nettles on 8, 9, and 18. They have been sprayed within the past couple days so hopefully they will die out soon. Could use more benches, but that will come with time.

Another course is being installed on the property! Really looking forward to that.

This course almost has it all.. From short to long, easy to difficult, island green, dog leg left/right shots. Wide open to very tight wooded shots. Good use of OB where applied. Signs were very detailed and new. Turf tees were very nice and there was good seating with a couple garbages available. New prodigy baskets were very nice and they catch very well. I was impressed for how new the course is.

GPS brought me to the park no problem.. But was glad someone had kind of mentioned how to get to the first hole. No signs for where to start. Some holes were missing signs, but I'm sure that will be fixed in the near future. There were many small stumps sticking out but still playable. Hole 7 was confusing. I think you're supposed to throw from the parking lot? Which would be bad if someone was parked in that spot, but I could be wrong. Hole 3 and I believe 15 had some mud that will need some work to not always being soft.

One of the only things the course is really missing is water. This course will most likely be the Best in the area. Not surprised Will Schusterick was one of the designers. Very well laid out. Will be playing if ever in the area again!!

-This course is visually appealing. Nice fairways and pretty woods in an overall nice park.

-A reasonable amount of difficulty. Lines can be tricky, but are fair. For what it's worth, I shot some birdies and some bogeys on my first time playing the course. Like most wooded courses, you're highly rewarded for good shots and highly punished for bad shots.

-The woods are in play, but are not so thick that they are unplayable or that you are likely to lose discs. This may be a benefit of playing in the winter. I found that when I threw poor shots, the penalty was usually mostly that I lost distance by hitting a tree, but that I usually had some form of a line for a recovery shot.

-Good Hole Variety. Hole 2 is a straight 700 ft bomber (appropriately sponsored by Will Schusterick). There's a couple other holes along the course that also allow players to open up and throw full power. Many wooded holes, but they don't feel overly repetitive. Variances in elevation change and holes that play both to the right and the left keep it fresh. There is also an "Island hole" where the green is surrounded by a road.

-Some unique par 4's: I'm used to par 4's being a par 4 solely because of the distance. This course has some of that, but it also has a couple par 4's that require a 90 degree turn halfway through the hole. I found this to be unique and fun.

-Accurate and Helpful Signage. The pictures at each tee pad accurately depicted the hole and provided a helpful direction arrow to the next hole.

-There are one or two spots along the course where the path was marked with flags in the ground. This helped me not get lost on at least one occasion.

-Well designed course that feels like a lot of love has gone and is going into it.

- Turf Teepads were really great. I'd never used turf teepads, but thoroughly enjoyed these. Much easier on my shoes than concrete, but less slippery and dangerous than something like gravel.

-Nice new Prodigy baskets. Never used Prodigy baskets before, but I liked them. They caught well and didn't do anything unusual.

-Other players on the course were friendly and helpful. Another player at the practice basket could tell that I hadn't played the course before and offered helpful advice about how to follow the course layout.

-For the most part, course layout is intuitive, but I had a heck of a time finding hole 7.
[Update]: There is now some next tee signs and ribbon on the tree line indicating hole 7's location, though it remains the least intuitive element of the course layout. Once you know that you need to turn left after hole 6 and walk a little ways along the tree line to find hole 7's tee, you'll be okay.

-Blue Baskets are a touch more difficult to spot than the traditional yellow Discatcher I'm used to looking for.

-I have mixed feelings about the title, "advanced course." Yes, it's fairly difficult, but I wouldn't feel like a jerk for bringing a new player to this course. The name may deter some players from playing a course where'd they'd likely have a ton of fun. Title does differentiate this layout from the nearby "Short Course." Don't be intimidated by the course's title.

-Turf Teepads are not going to last long term. They are already showing significant signs of wear a little over a year after having been installed. Having an alternative to cement is nice in that maintains the natural atmosphere of the park, but worn out teepads will eventually damage the integrity of certain holes. Players shouldn't have to worry about their footing or alter their line based on the condition of the teepad. In a couple more years these teepads will likely resemble those of nearby Crockett Park, which also has turf teepads. My hunch is that the active local DG community is already aware that the teepads will eventually need attention in the form of repairs or upgrades.

This is a nice course that continues to improve as the local disc golf community invests time and love into it. I have enjoyed watching this course develop in between occasional visits with family in the area. I will continue to play this course each time I'm in the Nashville area and would recommend it all players.

- Clearly a LOT of love from the local community
- Excellent use of elevation and area, mostly wooded but a couple open shots
- Fairways are FAIR with a good mix of challenging shots

- Amenities are thin (benches, directions, course map)
- Hills could use a little work, stairs are needed in a lot of areas especially when muddy
- Hole distances are pretty similar so the whole course could be played with one disc

- A solid blue or green level course
- Big arms will have little advantage
- This course is still new so it has a lot of potential still to come!

Varied terrain, great challenge, nice baskets, great mature park, old growth woods, fair holes.

Not completely finished yet, missing tee boxes/signage in some spots, though the map online helps a ton and as it gets played more the paths will be more obvious.

Over the years this will develop into one of if not the best courses middle Tennessee has to offer.

1. Varied and unique shots, both for right and left handers, at both short and long ranges.
2. Challenging, but not chippy/pinball in woods. Not a frustrating course because it is very possible to have a good throw and not hit trees, but easy to make mistakes and end up in tough spots.
3. Hole 9 was my favorite shot, though there are many notable holes that make you want to take a few extra throws just for fun. I took a total of ~25 throws off the tee for this very reason.
4. Manageable for all players despite being the "advanced course." I play Rec level and had a great time shooting 9 over par.

1. Difficult to find the start of the course. Ended up driving the wrong way initially, towards the RC plane area, but it's actually in the other directions. Signs or other indicators would be great. Even when we found hole 1, we weren't sure which lot was best to park in as there wasn't really a "set up" area with a map or anything.
2. No indication after hole 9 to tell you to walk out to the road, down and around the turn, and past hole 18's basket to get to #10.
3. Lots of little stumps EVERYWHERE. Watch your step because you WILL trip.
4. Teepads are fairly uneven, natural, or with gravel covered by turf. Not a fan of the turf, though most of the natural was fine with me when it was level (but not all were).

Lots of up and down hills, so bring good shoes. Some blind shots, so using a spotter is a good idea, though there was only 1 or 2 spots we really lost sight of where the disc went and had to actually look for a bit longer. The course is very new and pretty rough around the edges, but with time it could very well become a 4.5 or 5 disc course. As it is, the constant tripping over stumps, as well as just a few design and lack of sign flaws made me take a full disc off, but it is one that MUST be played if you're in the area.

Easy access off I-24 just south of Nashville. 5 minutes from interstate.
Good elevation shots.
Nice mix of hole lengths/pars.
Some open but mostly wooded with well defined fairways.
Hole 1 is a fun rightly hyzer.
Hole 2 is 725' with the road and left of OB. Challenging shot for right
handers.
Hole 12 has a nice island green surrounded by road. It's reachable off
the tee but definitely a risk/reward shot.
Hole 18 is a good finishing hole. It can be parred (3) but there is a
huge ravine on the right side (not OB) that can really affect
your score.
Good parking.
Lonnie built some nice bridges!

It's only been open for a month so still a little rough around the edges.
Definitely needs concrete tee pads. Most are natural and with stumps or odd slopes. They are installing some gravel tee pads with AstroTurf but the gravel is not leveled. (Odd!)
Has nice tee signs. But the course could use some directional signage (sorry, my pet peeve).
If playing groups you might consider using a spotter.

This is going to be a great course when finished. Glad I had the opportunity of playing it at the '16 Music City Open.
Hopefully they will be adding at least one other pin position per hole.