Mt Juliet, TN

Ethan Page Park DGC

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Shadrach3
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.2 years 339 played 325 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Excellent Beginner Woods Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 21, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

A solid course with a decent variety of standard shots under 250'.

-Amenities: Ethan Page is stocked out well. Concrete pads for all holes, solid baskets, and good signage.

-Beginner Friendly: With everything under 250', this is a great place to learn the game. There is definitely some challenge involved with trees and such, but you can't get into very much trouble really.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Despite the length, Ethan Page does a good job of presenting interesting holes. Hills are well-used, and every single shot has trees to contend with. Shots vary from turning to straightish to pick-your-gap to open with guardians. Great place to practice woods putter upshots, or to learn how to throw straight if you're a newer player. Lots of ace runs thrown in the mix are fun for more experienced players. A couple of the longer holes, especially towards the front, are tougher birdies, but otherwise you could easily shoot double digits under par.

-"Friendly": Combination of easy to play, hard to lose discs, no thick rough, and smooth navigation. There aren't barriers to getting into the game, which is really good.

Cons:

Not really big cons, just not a big variety.

-Length: The course's primary feature is its greatest weakness. Ethan Page offers little challenge for any non-novice player with so little length. It's perfect for new players, but only fun for ace runs for experienced players.

-Overlap: A lot of fairways play quite close together. Ricochets could be inconvenient or even dangerous, especially if there are children trying out a short course. Further, the parking lot is in the circle of (18). I pulled in and my car was hit by a disc within two minutes.

Other Thoughts:

Ethan Page is a perfect course if you want 150' holes with moderate tree cover. If you want a challenging course with variety, it's not the place. There's really not much to criticize. It feels solidly Typical.
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Cerealman
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Experience: 16.4 years 665 played 192 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Lose your ace virginity here 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 30, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

The Ethan Page Park course is the perfect introduction for novices seeking to experience wooded disc golf. The course is an ideal play for families and individuals seeking to increase their ace total.

The holes are unusually short for such excellent design; the course average is about 150 feet per hole.

And the course is quick to play. I carried four discs (two putters and two mid-ranges) and blasted through the round in less than 30 minutes. This course is extremely easy to navigate. The walks between the basket and the next hole are short and usually obvious.

The designer did an excellent job of squeezing 18 novice-level holes into the allotted area.

There's some moderate elevation on a few holes but nothing difficult. The tight fairways and low-hanging branches provide some reasonable challenges, meaning birdies aren't guaranteed for even the better disc golfers.

Even though I played the course in the dead of winter, there were a number of evergreens to brighten the surroundings. In the summer, this course will definitely rate "above average" as far as beauty.

Hole #1 is fairly open and up a small hill. After that, the course slips into the woods, and most of the holes fall into the "heavily wooded" category. That description even applies to the putting circle, where you might be navigating around timbers while seeking to sink 20-foot-putts.

Cons:

One user commented that the addition of a pavilion and restrooms would be nice. There isn't much for the amenities, and considering that this area is basically for disc golf only, I'm not sure it will garner the extras that a city park might.

Two of the holes are listed as Par 2s. Granted, they are the shortest holes on the course at 110 and 117 feet, but there are four more holes in the 120- to 130-foot range that are par 3s, and there's negligible difference in the level of difficulty. Especially when considering the audience likely to play this course. According to the PDGA, "designing par-2 holes is not recommended."

In a few instances, the basket and the next teepad are too close and could be an issue with multiple groups on the course. There's also the possibility of pinballing a disc into an adjoining fairway.

With the plethora of evergreens, I could definitely see discs sticking in the branches, so consider carrying a disc retriever.

Ethan Page doesn't offer much of a challenge or variety for experienced disc golfers. Intermediate disc golfers will regularly shoot double-digit-under-par rounds. This course would be ideal for a "birdie bash" tournament.

Other Thoughts:

If I lived near Mt. Juliet, this would definitely be a great course for my kids to cut their teeth on. Plus, every area needs to have a "wound licking" course to visit after battling some of the tougher layouts in the region.

While Ethan Page DGC falls into the average category due to its short holes and repetitive nature, the course definitely earns marks for its beauty and fun, and since the design is super appropriate for its intended audience, I can understand an argument for the course deserving a higher rating.
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JHNashville
Experience: 9.4 years 20 played 9 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun short course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 10, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A very fun short course.

Baskets and pads are in really good shape, hole placement makes for easy approaches that still may test your short game.

The course layout is great, they made the most out of the space that they had.

Great for practicing putting and approach shots.

Cons:

The biggest con of this course by a wide margin is the drainage.
It loves to hold water on certain holes and the majority of the course will remain muddy for 3-4 days after a light rain.
Hole 14 by the pin is a swamp pretty much year-round, no matter how the recent weather has been.

While this is a short course, I still wish it offered at least one hole longer than 215ish feet.

It's a relatively clean course but I see new trash on the ground almost every time that I visit due to inconsiderate players and a lack of trash cans after hole 5.

This course used to be extremely quiet and calm but over the past year or so, a construction crew cleared out the woods around the course. Now there is a constant wind on hole #6 and hole #13 and plenty of distracting construction noise.

Parking lot is riiiiiight behind the pin on hole #18.
This normally would not be an issue but for some reason some people tend to loooooooove to park directly behind the basket.

For some odd reason, this course tends to eat discs.
After playing disc golf for almost 6 years, I have only permanently lost 3 discs off of throws. 2 of those were at this course.
I have also witnessed 2 other players lose discs at this course.
The brush on the right of hole #3 and hole #4 will swallow your discs. It's absurd.
So be mindful.

While this is a short course, I still have gripes with how small the teepads are. They're in great condition, but for someone who is over 6 feet tall, they feel miniature.

Other Thoughts:

I have played this course well over 200+ times because it's less than 5 minutes from my house.

Great short course to work on your short game, just be careful when teeing off on certain holes.

I wish the brush was cleared out more often.


*UPDATE*
I had to bring my original 3.0 rating down to a 2.5.
I don't feel great doing this because the course layout is great but it had to be done for two reasons:

1. The construction around the outer rim of the course is becoming very distracting. It is extremely loud and they are drilling rocks to the right of Hole 3, which sends massive clouds of dust onto the course, making it hard to breathe on Holes 2-4.

2. The drainage situation is getting worse by the day. I feel like standing water and mud is such a common occurrence at this course (even after 3-4 days without rain). Every time I play it, I need to bring more than one towel to wipe down my discs because the first will be soaking wet and covered in mud by Hole 6 or 7.

This course was a 3.0 rating about two years ago. It really pains me to see it slowly become less and less enjoyable as time passes.
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rocitop
Experience: 6.5 years 33 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Short doesn't mean easy!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 22, 2020 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Quick to Play - With no one ahead of my I was able to do all 18 holes in 35 minutes.

Easy to navigate - Tee pads are mostly insight from the previous basket and great signs.

Technical - I found it easy to stay at and under par but a bad shot or hitting a tree will quickly take a stroke back.

Cons:

Too Open - I like a little isolation when I play, even in the wooded bit I could see a few other holes. A loud group would carry across most of the course.

Small Parking Lot - likely not a big deal but if a couple foursums are meeting there it would fill up quick.

No alt Tee/Baskets - Low replay value.

Other Thoughts:

I had just been humbled by playing Ceder Hill with all the baskets in the long position so it was nice to leave the drives at home and just work on my short/mid range game. I wouldn't drive past other courses to play here but I will likely play a couple times a month because it is so close to me and will be great practice for my short game.
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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.7 years 764 played 387 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good Little Intro Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 15, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

The 18 hole course sits in between residential neighborhoods here in MT. Juliet . This new park still looks under development , but it has a nice little parking lot at the bottom of its hill . The elevation is surprising here . Several downhill and uphill putts . This is what I would consider a perfect intro course for beginners . Most that start off playing only walk around with 2 or 3 discs in their hand for the first year just to see if they like it . 2 or 3 discs is all you need . The course starts uphill near the road . Everything is new here since it is just 1 year old . Nice deep bucket Mach 3 yellow brimmed baskets , concrete pads and great signage on all holes . The course flows easily from tee to tee . The course plays on the hillside and has a good amount of trees in play . Lines to the basket are more than fair and lots of different looks from the tee . Someone took a lot of time effort to clear this course . The young ones and newbies will be looking for birdies ( except for the 2 par 2's . Who puts a par 2 on a course ? ) , while the more seasoned will be throwing for aces . This course will be the fastest 18 holes you have ever played . The total distance ( 2739' ) here is shorter than most of the 9 holers you will have played . I played this course solo in just under 40 minutes ( I lost 2 minutes tying my shoelaces and drinking some water ) . This new course could spur interest in disc golf if the grade schools or high schools around the area would bring the gym class out here , give them a disc and point them out to hole 1 . Disc Risk : very low . The holes are short , the area is pretty well cleared and one of the few ways you could lose your disc here is leaving your putter behind in the basket on 18 . Signature Hole : I am laughing right now , but I guess #18 , a downhill shot to the corner of the parking lot . Park your car away from this basket .

Cons:

Maybe the tees could have been a bit longer . Kids throwing uphill might want to learn to throw off the tee with a little run up . I also understand that it isn't fun walking concrete bags uphill , either . Course length will scare most above the rec level away from here unless they live around the corner . Kind of a shame that they didn't make the front 9 real short and lengthen the back 9 to 200'-275' so you could gradually move up some length as your skills increase . .

Other Thoughts:

I was left scratching my head when it came to rating this course . This is as good a rec or introductory course as I have ever seen . To be a disc golfer and bring your son or daughter here would be fantastic . I think the Mt. Juliet Parks Department is not hiding the fact that they don't intend on hosting tourneys or bringing out of towners in . This is not a city type course but more fitted to be a community course . I could see families challenging each other after dinner . Even host a family tournament . for awards or bragging rights . Grade schools , too . or even streets vs streets . These kids or parents would remember their first ace here I wish we had one of these in Cincinnati . Now , if Mt Juliet can work on a longer stronger course after they get the people hooked on disc golf . My Recommendation : Perfect bagger course since it is the fastest 18 and 2 short 9 holers are in the city , fantastic beginner course and family course . Other than that , don't go very far out of your way for this course .
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backspin
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 16, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

All concrete pads
New baskets
Signs are in good shape
In an area that doesn't get a lot of traffic

Cons:

No cons. The course is what it is, and it was designed that way.

Other Thoughts:

Already a beast throwing the disk, and need to brush up on your short game? Well, this is the course to improve your short game with. Bring 2 discs; putter and midrange/fareway and 'perhaps' one overstable disc. Play 36 holes in a little over an hour and really hone those approach shots.
Don't expect a challenge, but do expect to improve your short game as you go around the track a few times.
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nashvillebecker
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Ace Race? Don't mind if I do! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 2, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Ethan Page is unapologetic about being a short course, keeping all but two holes under 200 feet. Every tee has at least one reasonable line to the basket, so experienced players need only putters. Even with the distances, hyzers, anhyzers, trees, and elevation changes come into play. I've played there half a dozen rounds and had a blast every time.

It's also welcoming to beginners, as most of the holes don't punish errant drives with nightmarish trips back to the fairway. It's forgiving, which helps when introducing new players. Good tee pads, good signage, quality baskets, and an easy enough walk that the groups I play with usually play through all 18 holes twice.

Cons:

The Par 2s? Why? They're not significantly shorter or easier than the Par 3s. Makes little difference for me, but no need to dishearten beginners.

Other Thoughts:

With the myriad of options Nashville offers, it's nice to have a change of pace and play an ace race where I can run every basket. My kids (three teenage sons) love it too. While I wouldn't want to play there every week, it's worth the drive (even knowing I won't need my drivers).
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njgrosser
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.5 years 46 played 36 reviews
3.00 star(s)

What's Up Shot? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 3, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The pins are spectacular. The baskets are very large, very visible (bright yellow), and catch discs well.

The signs are accurate and descriptive, and the course flows easily from one hole to the next. Navigation is a breeze.

For only exceeding 200' a couple times, this course still provides a pretty large variety of shots. It is fantastic for working on your upshots and your long approaches, and if you hit one of the many trees on the course, you will have a difficult throw to save par.

Cons:

There are no driver opportunities. Not a surprise, considering it's an intentionally short course, but it would have been cool if there were one or two holes involving some longer tunnel drives. Or just some slightly longer (~250') holes period; there were a couple "Par 2" holes that, in my opinion, add nothing to the course; they should have been made a little more difficult to bump the par up to 3.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this course is fantastic for what it is -- a true Par 3 disc golf course. It is great for working on the short game or introducing someone to the sport (if they don't mind hitting some trees). It's worth the drive if you are willing to work on that up shot (you can play the course several times within a couple hours), but outside of that purpose, Ethan Page is not a destination course. It is a very nice Par 3 course, though, and worth the occasional play.
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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 10.9 years 707 played 686 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Everlasting Ace Runs 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

(2.263 Rating) A 2,749 foot 18 hole disc golf course.
- ACEABILITY - Well, well well. Any player looking for their first ace should set up camp here. I could see the local ace addict running 4 continuous rounds here on a free day. The ace potential on a hole to hole basis is substantial and continuous throughout the entire layout. My gosh, 11 shots under a 150 feet and 16 shots under 200 feet. Rec players will ring up the chains here every 25 rounds or so. Advanced players with technical instincts, could tally one every 10 rounds or less. Honestly, I came away a bit dissatisfied that I didn't hit metal one time.
- FUN FACTOR - This course is going to be oodles of fun for beginners and novice level players. In addition, it's going to produce addicts out the ying yang. Sure the terrain is a little scraggly here and there at the moment, but almost all the heavy low lying overgrowth has been removed. Very little searching for discs and low disc loss possibility. However, for the players needing a serious challenge to be satisfied, this course won't ever deliver.
- RAW BEAUTY - I was impressed that such a short layout could produce this many nice looking lines. Mostly heavily wooded and with constant minor elevation movement. The course is fairly secluded with very few manmade structures in view. There are no epic looking holes here, but no eyesores either. My favorite shot was on (18) where I got to see my car behind the basket. If anyone ever wanted to see what I roll with, they can check out the pictures on DGCR for this hole.
- CHAINS - Personally not my favorite style of basket, but for a course this short, perhaps it was wise to not use a big generous model. MachIIIs with yellow power coated tops and bottoms, with the typical hole number placard sign on top.
- NAVIGATION - Great for a brand new course. Course map and tee signs are already in place. Not the most detailed ones I've seen but adequate enough to get this solo player seamlessly through on first attempt. Most next tees can be seen from the prior basket. I do wish however that they had put next tee direction on the tee signs.
- QUICK PLAY - I took pictures of all the fairway lines and tee signs, and still got out in 45 minutes. Figure 90 minutes for a typical foursome. This is one of the quickest 18s I've ever played.

Cons:

Not really too many complaints other than a complexity deficiency.
- LACK OF CHALLENGE - I shot 42 and came away dissatisfied. I warn all experienced players to stay away from here unless they are ok with the idea of running 18 putter shots. An Advanced bomber who reviews this course might give it a 1.0. This is a beginners course and it with teach them accuracy no doubt. To recreational players and above, this is an ace race course with no need for modifications.
- SKILL LEVEL FRIENDLY - With a layout this short, Ethan Page will struggle to attract players above the Recreational level. If I lived in the area this would not be a course I'd frequent. Throwing putters on just about every hole gets old.
- UNIQUENESS - In addition to a string of 18 shorter holes, the appearance of many of the fairways feels the same. Lots of straight heavily wooded fairways. A few have some slight breaks or lightly defined pockets. Elevation movement is nice for a short course, but it's not like I was scrambling for my camera to send pictures to <span class="italic">DiscGolfer</span> Magazine.
- MAINTENANCE - I'm sure the course will continue to improve over time, but right now there is a ton of small dead branches lying all over the ground. I'm sure if a club takes root here that this will get addressed. If I had knee pain issues, I'd stay away from this course until this gets addressed.
- SPACING - a bit of squeeze job to get 18 holes in, but it seems like the designer pulled it off without having any egregious adjacency playing hazards. I found myself near other fairways a couple times and ran one up on a next tee once.
- PARKING - A smaller than normal gravel parking lot. Don't park next to the basket at the far left of the parking lot. That's hole (18s) basket and it's a downhill shot from the tee.

Other Thoughts:

I'm really not sure what to make of the course. It will definitely find some usefulness in the community for the newer player or for those that have below average arm strength. There are three course now in Mt Juliet and although this is clearly the best example of the three, I don't think I'd be here very often unless I lived within a 5 minute drive. I totality I gave the course roughly a 2.25. I think for Beginners thru Novice this is a 3.0 course, but for the typical Advanced player it may be a 1.5 course. It reminded me a bit of the Cane Ridge short course. Ethan Page trumps Cane Ridge Short for infrastructure, but Cane Ridge short has 5 or so holes that would top the best hole a Ethan Page. I'd give a slight edge to Cane Ridge for these two courses that target similar audiences.
- TEES - Adequate tees for such a short course being 4 by 8. I think 4 by 10 with a tapper to 5 in back would have been ideal though. That's about 40% more concrete and about 95% less disc golfer complaints for the short tees.
- CHARACTER - Adequate. All the basics are fine (tees, chains, navigation, signage and 18 holes.) However there are no extras beyond this. No multi-tees, alternate basket locations or practice basket. Seating was at maybe one hole, but I think it was a walking path bench.
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Jrbacon
Experience: 8.4 years 10 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fairly Good Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice area, wooded and plenty of trees. Holes are short but challenging for just about anyone. Would recommended to anyone beginning or novice player.

Cons:

Watch out for falling Hedgeapples they could knock you out if hit by one.
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billcoke
Experience: 18.5 years 202 played 18 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great course to work on putting and approach 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 6, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Grab two putters, that is all you will need.
- This looks like the local Scout Troop put in some work on this course and I appreciate that effort.
- Course looks newer but well cleared.
- Good signage, easy navigation between holes.
- Great course to put in some practice on approaches with a putter.
- Great place to learn to play.

Cons:

- Very short course, some holes are only 110'.

Other Thoughts:

- If you want a long course, don't come here.
- That being said, don't poo poo the course because it is short.
- This is a fun course and someone(s) obviously put in a lot of work.
- Quiet area
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bjreagh
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.3 years 353 played 321 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 1, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fun short 18 hole course playing in and out of light woods and meadow type land. Every hole has fair and defined paths to baskets. Good variety of flat and slighly sloped. A course of this length could easily be repetitive, but I felt the design offered good variety and an interesting look on each tee.

Great course to introduce new people and a perfect place for kids, as the holes are short yet interesting.

In reality this plays like a par 36-40 for experienced players as most to all baskets are reachable with a putter off the tee. However, there are enough trees and slopes that will likely lead to some scores of 3 or even 4 during your round.

The only time I used a driver was to play a hyzer skip shot, other than that it was mids and putters. But this is a fantastic course to play as a means of practicing your accuracy and short game.

Has everything you need: 18 baskets, concrete tees, and nice tee signs, plus an ample parking area and course map kiosk. Fairways are also already broken in quite nicely for being a new course and this should only improve as long as it gets regular play during the summer months.

Quick play. I could easily see myself coming over here and playing it 2-4 times in a row trying to see how low I can go.

Cons:

Not a whole lot. It clearly has the intent of being a short course and does the job admirably. But eventually any serious disc golfer will want to explore more challenging and longer courses.

I would have liked to seen a bit more forced curved shots, especially to the right. Most holes played straight ahead.

Other Thoughts:

Clearly the best course in Mt. Juliet. Mundy is getting run down and has terrible baskets. Jones Bark Park is only a mini-marker course. Downside is any locals who become addicted by playing here will have to drive a ways to find a course up a level.

These courses are always tough to rate. As far as beginner courses go, this is one of the best I have played. Reminds me of the shorter course at Cane Ridge but a bit shorter and without the extreme elevation. I gave CR a 2.5, so Ethan Page is just a touch below it at 2.0 (or Reasonable according to the DGCR description) which I think is a fitting way to describe it.
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Vibramterraius
Experience: 10.9 years 38 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Short and Sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 18, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Easily found and located and currently off the beaten path, so traffic isn't a problem.

Being a shorter course where you can hone in on the putter and some mid-range disc work. Another benefit of this course is that by not having length, it plays very quickly too.

Offering some variety in Hyzer/AnHyzer shot shaping on some holes and requires precision on many of the more stable holes too.

Parking here is gravel and is adequate for the size of the course; it is clean and well manicured for a newly created course.

Signs are excellent, and it is very easy to navigate and transition from hole-to-hole. The new Mach III baskets are a pleasure to throw to and do a fantastic service of catching the discs.

The course is mostly level with just slight upgrades and downgrades. This is a bit surprising really as most courses in the area are moderately hilly.

Cons:

Seriously this course didn't leave anything to complain about. It was fun, just technical enough to work the P/A disc quite a bit.

If you are not a pro or advanced player looking for a challenge then this course should put a smile on your face.

Other Thoughts:

This new eighteen holer adds a sorely needed course for disc golfers in Mount Juliet. The other nine-hole course nearby suffering from relocation issues, vandals and lack of love set the stage for a much-needed course. Some mention that there are three DG courses in Mount Juliet now. Well, the third would be a Mini-DG course, fun but not the same.
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