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North Tazewell, VA

Cavitts Creek Park

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ultimatediscman
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Experience: 18.9 years 334 played 17 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Back of the Dragon

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 1, 1970 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you are a mountain enthusiast, adventure seeker and fit, this course is for you. The elevation of Appalachia blends the best for disc chucking.
The scenery, tees and baskets are excellent. Elevation plays on almost every throw not just one shot per hole. All the holes, but more prevalent on the numerous demanding par 4's, the designer has one throwing up, down and up and down and (unfortunately) around. Errant rollaways will be punished in score and endurance. They are hard to avoid but I very much enjoyed the challenge.
The front 9 loop back to the parking and the back holes are more wooded than the front half adding variety to the course. The maintenance for this rugged and hilly track is impressive.
My favorite holes (all down hill) are the signature hole 3, than 6 and 18.

Cons:

The signs could be improved. There are no cement tees for the shorts. Overall this course favors a big arm over finesse. Many throws are open, long and devoid of obstacles. Beginners will have a frustrating time playing here even from the shorts.
The flow is difficult to follow in several spots. I don't view this as a flaw as long as the next fairway is worthy. My biggest complaint and reason I am not rating this course higher: I felt I was throwing from the tail of the dragon much more than from the head.

Other Thoughts:

This review was from the longs. Benny's review brought me here and I am delighted I got to play here. I would play here again on another road trip. I highly recommend trying the course and appreciate different points of view. Tent and RV camping had nice views and it was very clean. If you make it here, make the time to drive "back of the dragon"
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