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pmay5
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Experience: 20.9 years 482 played 245 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Harmon Hills - worthy of its Top 10 Rating

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 3, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

My first, and so far, only Top Ten rated course. I had thought about making a road trip here from NC, and pairing it with a stop at Ashe County, couldn't make that, but it worked out OK, since the drive from Kingsport was much easier. I contacted the owners and signed the required forms and paid the $10 per day ahead of time, well worth the price!

I was lucky to make my visit just one month after the 2021 Pro World Masters, so everything was in top condition. The new DISCatchers have a unique "Volunteer" orange band color and very easy to spot, especially on this mostly wooded layout. The tee pads, concrete and a great size, both width and length, were great also. Many appeared to be new additions.
I did get to see several examples of the legacy tee signs, small wooden signs, mounted on a tree near the tee with a basic hole layout, Par and distance. Thankfully, those have been upgraded to standard PDGA signage for the Worlds, very descriptive and full color. I hope they can be retained for future use.

This private property is maintained very well for Disc Golf, the grass is not manicured like a golf course, but kept at a level that can be maintained without constant mowing. Most of the rough are at a good level that doesn't require a lot of time looking for an errant shot. There were some thick spots, but mainly well off the path of the hole.

To say there is a variety of hole layouts, would be an understatment. Open fields, heavy woods, partial woods, sinkholes, rock covered, and just about every hole has some type of elevation. It really is a great property for a course and the elevation is used perfectly. The only type of hole not found here is a wide open or flat hole, I'm sure we've all played enough of those.

Being a private course, the only people you are going to run into here are other players. Its nice to play such an awesome course with others that appreciate it as much as you do.

Cons:

I didn't find any Cons with any of the holes, there are only one tee pad and what appeared to be just one basket position on every hole, while some could consider a Con, but this insures that you play the same, old school, classic layout that others have played for years.
The off course facilities are not what players come to HH for. The owner's farmhouse is about the only structure (in addition to barns and a shade structure) on the property. Only a Port-a-John for restrooms and no Pro Shop or merch opportunities. (I would have loved to picked up some HH apparel.)
The shade structure, between #6 and #7, was being used as packet pickup for an upcoming tournament. While is was good sized, had cool lighting and appeared to be the camping HQ, its not easily accessible from the start of the course.

Other Thoughts:

As great private courses begin to face their fate and pass into the Extinct status, it was great to play one of best. Located in an area of East Tennessee known for an abundance of good courses (hence the site of the 2021 PWMasters), this is the best in the area and served as the host course. (I played the Front and Middle 9s, the original 18, so am basing my review on those.) Currently there are 6 different holes starred on this Site as Favorite Holes.

With these great holes to challenge any golfer, it was a good selection:
#1 is a gradual downhill, opening in the trees of about 30-40' halfway down, then a turn to the right to a guarded basket on rock outcroppings. The tee is right as you enter the property, next to the payment mailbox, a great starting location and opening hole.
#3 tees slightly elevated, to a mostly open fairway, that quickly enters scattered trees, then through a valley to the basket on a sidehill, a 505' Par 4.
#6 is a hole I will probably never birdie, or even par, the only Par 5 that I played. The 720' has every element of course design, elevated tee to a left to right turning fairway, then it turns left and goes up and over an open ridgeline, then right and into a final wooded fairway stretch of 150-200'. It really requires many different types of shots.
#9 and #18 both have the same feel as you finish your nine, open drive that has to turn left up and over a grassy ridge, then #9 continues going left and uphill to the basket near trees, but on #18, after the drive, the fairway turns right, around a big tree and uphill to the basket. Both are Par 4s, at 420' and 586', but 18 seems to play a lot longer.
There are a couple of Ace Runs also, #16 is probably the flatest hole on the course, just 177', turning left through a wooded fairway, #5 is downhill, a tighter drive and turns right for 265'.
Two of the best holes at Harmon Hills are probably the signature hole #17 and my favorite #12. #12 is Par 4, 484', the drive is into an ample wide fairway, then, as the woods begin, there is a sinkhole on the right side, avoid that for obvious reasons, then the fairway drops slightly, through scattered woods again to the basket on a left slope. How epic is #17?, another Par 4, 523' with probably the tightest drive on the course, after crossing another, smaller, sinkhole, the fairway is covered with rock outcrops and a few trees, then the fairway drops down to a grassy green. Just an awesome hole.
As I write this review, a year and nearly 100 courses after playing Harmon Hills, my biggest regret is that I only played the course once in our two months spent in East Tennessee. I still remember every hole on the course, so am comfortable pushing the 1 year limit on writing reviews. The great variety of holes, excellent use of the elevation and requiring just about every shot you have, leads me to the biggest question, how high to rate this gem? Thinking back about all the different types of holes, heavily wooded all the way, tee in the open, but finish in the woods, tight tee shot that finishes in the open, HH has just about every type of hole you can think of.

I've thought for the longest time that for me to give a course a 5.0 it would have everything, great holes, great use of the terrain, great equipment and even a Pro Shop with facilities. As our game continues to grow in popularity and attract new facilities, eventually I hope to play a course that checks all those boxes, but this truly feels like the "Best of the Best".
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MikeK
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 28.9 years 330 played 128 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Still going strong 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 5, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

+ Innova Pro 28 Discatchers with custom Tennessee Volunteer-orange metal-flake painted tops
+18 great concrete teepads (holes 1-18); 9 passable concrete teepads on holes 19-27
+hilly
+pretty rolling hills make for pleasant vistas
+triple-loop design allows players to circle back to their vehicles after each 9 holes
+cave near hole 9 with spring-fed pool inside
+nice variety of hole shapes and varying degrees of tree thickness throughout the course
+site of several past PDGA major tournaments
+multiple par 4 and two par 5 holes. The par 5 hole 6 is easily my favorite hole on the course. Features a blind RH hyzer downhill tee shot, then a steep steep uphill second shot to a landing area on a ridge where it's possible to then attack the wooded tunnel at the end of this marvelous hole.
+every hole is birdieable, but there are absolutely no gimmes. Almost every hole's fairway is wide enough to eliminate unlucky tree kicks; if you hit a tree with your drive, you just weren't very accurate.
+private course with no competing activities going on for that pure disc golf experience

Cons:

-three of the dreaded disc golf U-shaped holes. Actually they're more J-shaped here, but still aggravating to behold. I'm just not a fan of holes this shape. Not saying that they shouldn't exist at all, but something about them just bothers me; maybe it's that I don't want to throw the opposite direction of my tee shot on any hole (something about it doesn't seem like pure golf). I will say this however...hole 27 which is one of these U-shapes is actually a decent par 5. Requires good placement more than once to card a par or a birdie.
-not the prettiest or most informative tee signs
-only one set of tees

Other Thoughts:

I had the opportunity to play this course at the 2021 PDGA Pro Masters World Championships and it provided a fair and challenging experience worthy of a top-tier tournament. It's definitely one of the best courses in the world and has earned its place in DGCR's top 10. Interestingly, at the 2021 Worlds only holes 1-18 were played, and to be honest, while 1-18 are great, they left a just little to be desired (I'd only rate this course 4 1/2 discs if it was only the front 18). However, once I played 19-27 to warm up before the tournament rounds, I was hooked. These holes are more to my liking in that they're tighter than 1-18 and so the accuracy required is dialed up a notch; the danger factor that gets my blood pumping is there. The scoring spread on these tighter holes appeals to me; on 1-18, it seems like double or triple bogeys are rare, but on 19-27 bad shots can really punish people. So, these tighter, steeper, rockier, holes really put Harmon Hills over the top in my book.
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Baysinger
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.9 years 93 played 55 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Harmon Hills DGC 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 24, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Everything about this course is amazing!

Cons:

No real cons for this course, just some small areas where improvements could be made. Maybe with new tee pads and more informative tee signs.

Other Thoughts:

Harmon Hills DGC... if you have heard of this course and haven't played it yet, what are you waiting on? This is East Tennessee's true gem. As home of the 2017 USWDGC, this course lives up to all the hype. There are 27 Holes on this course, all with concrete tees and tee signs. This course has the best mix of literally everything you could ever ask for in hole designs. Beautiful scenery, professionally designed course, and a huge test for your skills... at any level of play! One of the most impressive things about this course in my opinion, is the fact that each of the 9 holes end at the same area. You can play 1-9 and start/finish where you parked. You can play 10-18 and start/finish where you parked. And you can play 19-27 and start/finish where you parked. This shows how well the course was designed and you will notice that on every single hole. If you live anywhere near East Tennessee, don't waste anymore time without yourself having played this course. If you are well outside the area, this is still definitely a course you need to add to your bucket list! Do yourself a favor and make sure you play this course! If you want to see this course on video, check out the playlist of videos below...
https://www.youtube.com/playl...ttPMz8IXv-Ndc
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Shenley2
Experience: 27 played 2 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Immaculate 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 1, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

What can I say. Harmon hills is a gem of a disc golf course in America. 27 holes holes that are all different. Every hole has a unique and rustic feel.

It's one of the few places that is a disc golf only land. No parks, runners, passerbys to come in the way of your round.

Each 9 starts and ends by the house. You are with in a long jump putt of your car at the end of each 9.

Hole 1, 6, 12, 13, 26 and 27 are my favorites.

Seriously make time to come play this course. You won't regret it.

Cons:

My only con is that the teepads are rough and the baskets are a bit aged. I think the course could use a bit of an updated makeover but this is being extremely nit picky.
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dr.chainslove
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25 years 335 played 42 reviews
5.00 star(s)

An embarrassment of DG riches 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 12, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

The reviews on this have been glowing and I anticipated 4.5 - 5.0 rating greatness. Harmon Hills exceeded my expectations and can't wait to return. The land here is incredible! You'll have huge elevation changes, boulders, sinkholes, ravines, light to dense woods, open fields, etc--all cleverly intertwined to make for some very challenging yet fair disc golf. I've never played a course with this much variety.

The owner Aaron (couldn't ask for a better host, btw) joined for a few holes and showed us the cave! He's unveiling ANOTHER 9 HOLES in a densely wooded hillside and he graciously guided us through. This section is all par 2 holes between maybe 80 and 150 ft. I found myself throwing lines I rarely encounter. The challenge here was still daunting despite the shortness. Oh, and you won't be shooting towards your typical basket. Instead, you'll find metal cylinders perched on PVC pipes (old CO2 tanks that look about the size of a 5 gal beer keg) that sound like a gong when you hit them. Very, very cool! This section is brand new and still may be undergoing some additional tweaking. Definitely check it out as a welcomed change of pace (take a hard right into the woods at the 11 basket).

UPDATE 7/11/17: made it back for another round. The aforementioned tiki course is getting more holes! Work is in progress knocking out some new lines further into this densely wooded area. Navigation in this section is still tough but the additions look great. I saw a few more tone poles getting a paint job on the front porch of the house. I wouldn't be surprised if they were expanding this section to 18 holes. One of the new holes has a tone pole mounted 15 ft up a tree, making it visible from a tee down the hill. This place just keeps getting better!

UPDATE 1/9/2018: The old Mach baskets on the front 18 have officially been upgraded to green Prodigy baskets! #10 tee has been widened. Tiki course still in the works. Navigation here still isn't clear but well worth a walkthrough.

Cons:

For a solo first-timer without a map, this could be a frustrating tour around the property. Many baskets are blind from the tee. There's no signage on the 9 holes across the street. I was lucky enough to play along others that knew the way and could also help with spotting. Cell phone coverage may be limited here so, before you come, I'd highly recommend printing off the satellite image course maps in the links section.

Other Thoughts:

I had the pleasure of playing a round with the reviewer below (Hi Marvin!) and another traveler from MI. Allow yourself plenty of time here. We got to 34 of the 36 holes in about 4 hours with the fading sunlight preventing us from getting to the final 2.

You can easily enjoy a few days here. Camping is available in a nicely arranged area down the hill from the house with a giant pavilion, solar panels for power, and a porto-pot. This now tops Bud Hill and Brown County Country Club (IN) for my favorite destination course. You'll also be close to other great courses in the tri-cities/ Knoxville area. To name a few(!): Warriors, Winged Deer, Panther Creek, Rotary, Cherokee, Kiwanis, Tommy Shumpert, Morningside, and The Claytons.

Be sure to show some love at the donation box by hole 1.
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BowlingGreenMarvin
Experience: 207 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

True destination course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

*Excellent risk/reward layout
*Demands creative shots
*Distance and Technical ability tested
*Good tees
*Well designed signs
*clean of underbrush and garbage

Cons:

*One (one) hole sign was missing, but it was an important one.
*Going up the hill on 16 is like hitting the wall during a marathon
*The dogs want to help

Other Thoughts:

I rarely review courses and have been able to play well over 100 in many states. This one got my attention. It is in the country, wooded, beautiful and always surprising. While driving distance will definitely benefit, placement is much more important. A round with some practice shots is necessary in order to shoot your best score. You won't luck out on this course. I've not played a tournament here but I bet a 60 would warrant a 1000 rating.

If you're within 100 miles you should definitely make it to Harmon Hills.
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Nashvillejerm
Experience: 71 played 3 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Best course I have played 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 11, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

First off hospitality of the people who own and maintain this place is unmatched. I went with a few friends and camped out for a couple of nights last summer and from the second we got there they made us feel very welcomed. From the tee shot on hole 1 until the final putt on 27, there is not a boring shot along the way. The course was very well maintained and just a beautiful piece of land. Most courses have a "signature" hole or a couple of them, but it felt like almost every time i walked onto one of the tee pads that they all could be signature holes. Harmon Hills is challenging and makes you throw every shot you have in your bag. Make sure to bring your "A" game and try to keep it together for all 27! I will for sure be making a few trips a year to play Harmon. It is well worth the 4 hour drive.

Cons:

I really have a hard time trying to think of any cons.

Other Thoughts:

Don't pet Blue! Cant wait to get back to Harmon and throw.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.9 years 550 played 429 reviews
5.00 star(s)

The Hills are Alive with Chain Music 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 5, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

There are very few disc golf courses that compare to Harmon Hills. In the holiday spirit, to quote the classic American film 'A Christmas Story', "A++++++!!!". And the sad part is I didn't get to play the entire thing. The wonderful Saturday afternoon that I wound up playing there, happened to be the same day as the Cross State Doubles tournament brought players from around the region to this oasis of disc golf. I had to bail when the horn blew at 2 PM, after finishing only 20.5 holes. The TD did offer to find me a partner and let me join in, but I was traveling, and needed to move at a brisk pace to maximize disc golf courses played and amount of miles traveled.

Even if there were only 18 holes this would be a top flight course. Jerry Harmon and company have a really great thing going there. It is long, 27 holes, with 10 of the holes par 3, 16 are par 4, and the final hole is a par 5. It is also scenic, well kept, challenging, fun and well designed with an efficient layout. The elevation change is often present and can be very pronounced. Fairways are sometimes heavily wooded, but always fair.

The concrete tees and signs are a bit rustic, very solid and more than adequate. Baskets have caught a lot of discs by the looks of them, and still work just fine. What really makes this place so spectacular is the lay of the land, and the perfectly carved disc golf lines that pass up and down over the grass covered hills and around the great stands of trees. Variety is abundant, and each hole has good strategic points that reward good throws, usually without wrecking you if you miss one once in a while.

Cons:

I am willing to overlook anything listed in the cons segment, because this course is money all day, every day. Since there is space to fill, parking was extremely crowded by the time I left, due to the tournament. It was only me when I arrived, but I almost got blocked in while I was out there.

The tee for hole 2 was closer to the first basket than I expected. I walked over it and didn't notice at first, spent several minutes scouting around eventually retraced the path and found it. Once you know what to look for it isn't that hard to follow. Still, it is good to grab a map next to the drop box when you anti up a few bucks to help keep this place in shape. It is hard earned money and a sound investment if you ask me.

May not be as fun for inexperienced disc golfers. Very lengthy, and some tricky throws with heavy rough in some places.

Other Thoughts:

I can't leave a hole by hole breakdown, it is too many holes, and they're too great to do any justice in writing. I didn't even get to see the last 6, yet I am certain they hold up, somehow. I loved holes 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and all of it from 10-21. Pictures of the final 6 look to be just as great.

The last nine started with a feel that was more intense than the first 18. I hope to return and finish the course in it's entirety some day, but I had played 18 holes that morning in Alcoa, and wanted to get in 27 in Kingsport that evening before continuing onto the Kentucky leg of the tour. The 21 holes of Harmon Hills I did play were incredible.

I started well, but was falling apart starting around hole 17. After 13 holes I was -2 with only 1 bogey. By the time I finished 20, I was up to +5. I shanked my drive on 21 badly, and was looking for my disc when the tourney kicked off. I found what I was looking for and went back to the truck, a bit disappointed to cut it short, but satisfied and very happy with what I did see.

Many of the holes could be a signature hole at a lot of other courses. I got a few great throws off, the best was a par save on hole 3. I was in a bad place after my third throw, deep in the rough to the right of the fairway, 125' from the pin. A miracle shot filtered through numerous branches, down the hill and right into the chains. Took 3 birdies in all, on holes 9, 12, and 13, all of them par 4. They were offset by 4 bogies and 2 double bogies, and 21 was not looking good for me.

I have played a lot of really good courses in Tennessee, and there are multiple others within a couple hours drive from this one. Harmon Hills is my favorite in the Volunteer state, I think, and only matched in soul by Bud Hill in Memphis. A great spot for other types of outdoor fun like camping, hiking, and fishing as well, I would guess. In my top 10 out of nearly 300 so far. Got to play it if you can.
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Polecat-Meow
Experience: 12.7 years 44 played 11 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Heaven 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 26, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

9, 18, and 27 all finish back at the house/lot. I recommend starting on 10, just to the right of the house.
Plenty of parking and a practice basket.
This course is majestic, artful and unforgiving. Although it's long and difficult it's laid out well and doesn't take all day to play. The scenery is top-notch and the course is maintained religiously not just by the caretakers who live on site but by locals who care deeply for the course and its stewardship. This course forces you to become a better disc golfer; even experienced arms will learn something.

Cons:

One of my buddies putts real hard and gets bad spit outs, but I like the baskets. There are no flaws that can't be chalked up to personal taste or lack of skill. So, I got nothing.

Other Thoughts:

Blue, old man Harmon's blue tick healer that still lives on site, is not to be trifled with. When I'm there with my dog he loves me and is real friendly, but if I come across him without my dog he growls. If you decide to give him a pat on the head, don't use your throwing hand because you might lose it.
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bogeybrother
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Speechless 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

What makes Harmon so thrilling is all 27 holes were designed to be unlike any other on the course, in the area, and possibly the country. Every hole presents its own difficulties and every drive should be carefully examined.

In my honest opinion the lack of "2's" on this course is overly appealing. Most of these holes are about placing your drive before throwing the upshot that determines your score. A change of pace from many of the courses I have played before.

This course get a 5 star rating for being the most uncharacteristic course in the state and offering a thrilling state of play you wont find anywhere else.

Cons:

Signs from hole to hole on a few of the back 9 holes.

Other Thoughts:

SOMEBODY PLEASE REOPEN FOSSIL HILL ITS A MILE AWAY AND EVERY BIT AS FRUSTRATING AS HARMON!
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birdgre1
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Couldn't Ask for More 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 16, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

The holes were all unique. The workout was good but not ridiculous. The baskets and pads are not new but I thought they played perfect. At the height of the season most weeds weren't thick enough to lose your disc. I thought the pitch fork in the pit added a little extra charm to the Americana views you had around every corner.

Cons:

Poison ivy is what it is. The rough has some in it.

Other Thoughts:

Captain Jack was about only other person playing while we were there. Met him at the party barn and chatted for bit. Since we were on vacation it was nice to meet a local who had helped with such an awesome course.
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BrotherDave
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.7 years 192 played 189 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Head for the Hills 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 25, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Hilly, rolling farmland interspersed with Tennessean forests pock-marked with sinkholes and large. moss-covered boulders sets the scene for one of the best courses around. This course challenges you to hit gaps through the woods, often requiring good distance and shot placement to overcome dogleg angles and sloping elevation.

There are no bad holes here. There aren't even average holes here. The worst hole you'll find is simply good, well-thought out design. There are lots of great holes, too numerous to count really. Practically every hole has a well-defined, well-designed fairway with an appropriate par and length ratio, a fair and skill-rewarding width and angle of fairways, engaging obstacles, top notch terrain (especially the tertiary nine) and variety. No forced lines off the tees, increasing strategy and repeat play immensely. Greens are interesting and fair aka no late trouble or punitively guarded baskets so if you reach the green off a great shot you're rewarded with a make-able putt, as you should be. Lots of great doglegs and multi-shot holes and terrific use of elevation.

A big plus for a private course is concrete tees and Harmon Hills has them. There's adequate signage and highly useful scorecards available. Nice clever touches like big arrow signs on blind doglegs that clue you into how to shape your line. Navigation is mostly a non-issue. The first 18 have old Mach baskets but not a problem unless you rocket putts. The tertiary 9 have new Discatcher baskets that will catch your rocket putts. This lack of basket uniformity also helps delineate the two from each other (the 18 on one side of the road and the 3rd 9 on the other side), the other big contrasting factor being that the terrain of the 3rd 9 is much rockier and mountainous, giving it more of a subtle, adventure-golf feel. Spectacularly, each 9-hole section circles back to the clubhouse like a three leaf clover of disc golf awesomeness.

Easy to find and get to off the highway. I heard this course was a bit outta the way and I found that laughingly off-base. It's a breeze to get here. Even with a tourney going on we had no problem parking. The ease of access is phenomenal for a private course, do not take that for granted. It is truly remarkable that you can play here without reservation or anything. Don't be afraid to donate accordingly for this special treat.

We played during summer and there are some nasty places of rough that can hide discs but for a private course it's very well maintained and much less of an issue than I expected.

Cons:

This course used to have rough tees on the smaller side. This is only true of the 9 hole loop across the road. The original 18 has really nice, large concrete tees now.

The only navigational quirk is finding hole 12's tee. It's really the only transition on the first 18 that isn't obvious. The 3rd 9 is a bit trickier to navigate b/c tee signs aren't available and there are lots of little trails. Hole 19 starts to the right (after crossing the road) and to find hole 26's tee go immediately to the right of 25's green instead of towards the parking lot. Those are the only confusing bits and the scorecard helps a lot. A map for the 3rd 9 would be worthwhile though.

No water features (some may consider that a plus, lol).

Other Thoughts:

I'm so grateful to have played this gem, truly. It is easily a top 5 if not top 3 course in my experience, about as much-play as a course you can get. This is what a well-designed southeastern US course looks like. Its refinement and lack of extreme land features (except for sinkholes) make this more of a player's course than an adventure but it's a definite crowd-pleaser. Highly skilled players will love this course as a fair test of their mettle. Moderately skilled Blue/White players will revel in the challenge of getting par and the occasional birdie. Bad players will just enjoy staying on the fairway, not being made miserable by nasty rough and not having insultingly long or wooded fairways beating them up often.

Don't be surprised to see some wildlife. We saw a mother raccoon and three of her juvenile offspring scurrying about hole 13 or so.
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spellfish
Experience: 15 played 3 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Perfection in disc golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 8, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Such a beautiful course and perfectly challenging this is how disc golf is meant to be played. Perfect blend of natural plants and trees while still leaving open fairways that reward accuracy. Truly a must visit course.
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Kilgorettrout
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
5.00 star(s)

First time was a blast 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 4, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course design is just phenomenal. It doesn't hurt that it's in great shape, beautiful and freshly mowed. I found my self throwing a lot of rollers, either to get out of trouble or for extra distance, and I liked that a lot. It really tested my shot versatility. Also a lot of forehand annheiser shots when I got in deep trouble. It will test even the top pros. For average players like me it will challenge you but you will love it if you don't blow up after one bad shot or hole.

Cons:

These weren't cons for me but I could see some snootier golfers being upset with the teepads and baskets(front 18 baskets). I don't need a long or wide teepad, a shorter run up doesn't hurt my stroke. And the baskets on the front 18 aren't disc catchers, they are some older model. I am used to them however and it didn't detract from the playability or overall fun I had. Holes 19-27 do have disc catchers.

Other Thoughts:

I consider myself to be an average disc golfer, as far as my local club goes I fit right in the middle. I shot a 101 my first time out here, par is 99. That says a lot about the par rating, it is dead on in my mind. If you love throwing straight long hyzers off the pad for a 2, don't get your hopes up. This course has tons of turnovers off the pad, and doglegs like you have never played. It seemed like 27 was just a massive spiral it turned so much. That being said, I absolutely love the challenge presented. I feel like it rewards a player who can throw rollers, overhand, forehand, and backhand. If you only have one or two of those shots in your bag you may have a hard time here.
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porchmike
Experience: 21.2 years 34 played 19 reviews
5.00 star(s)

everyone's favorite course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 28, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

i'd say harmon hills is the best disc golf course ever. every hole is like its own world. each hole is unique and the view from every tee makes you wanna throw it over them mountains! almost every hole on the front 18 would be the top signature hole on any other course. holes 19-27 are still wearing in but are equally fantastic due to the genius of the master course designer jerry harmon. all credit to him and aaron prosak, kyle mcmillan, and their families and friends for keeping the dream alive!

Cons:

no way man. there are other courses on this level, but harmon hills is the level. the top level. the hole design is unmatched. no chintzy artificial OB or wack gimmick holes. the ONLY negatives i could say to improve on would be to re-pour the teepads, and... okay, signage. With permission I may actually personally work on that this summer(2019). nothing else. it's the best disc golf course.

Other Thoughts:

if you're any good at disc golf this place will blow your mind. if you're a beginner, you'll have a rough score but a fantastic time in a truly unique landscape.
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Bahen
Experience: 20.9 years 250 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Amazing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 6, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is a true test of skill; with most of the holes being par fours, you cannot rely on luck to get you through. There is huge variety of shots and you will throw most of the discs in your bag. Lots of technical holes that make you think about where you want to land for your next shot. Harmon Hills will make you a better golfer.

Cons:

The teepads are a little short, but other than that it is hard to say anything bad here.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a labor of love by the owners. They cut grass for hours every day in the summer. They work hard to keep yin top shape and it shows. Harmon is the gold standard.
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Hippykamp
Experience: 8.8 years 17 played 4 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Thanks! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 4, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is what disc golf should be. Laid back, beautiful setting, just a nice walk in the woods and fields with friends. Thanks to all the folks that make this possible. Slow down and enjoy it's the bomb!

Cons:

Some complain about signage but chill and go with the flow. Just poke around it will become clear.

Other Thoughts:

If you are ever within 4-5 hours of here you should probably bring a disc or two and play HH!
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Rosco
Experience: 12 played 4 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Pace Yourself 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 9, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This place has it all except for short easy baskets. Be ready to be tested. This course will challenge you ,and you will love it. the 9th 18th and 27th (19 - 27 are across the street) holes all end near the starting position so it is a very well designed course. The 1st, 10th and 19th holes start near the house. Pack a lunch and enjoy the exercise this course is sprawling.

Cons:

Signs could be a little better, but would have to be very detailed to explain the layouts.. Some Tee Pads are a little hard to navigate to for beginners, and a few of the tee pads could be a little longer.

Other Thoughts:

Please leave a donation in the mailbox at hole 1 if you go. These folks do a great job of taking care of an amazing private course.
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johngarcia79
Experience: 9.9 years 35 played 11 reviews
5.00 star(s)

It's Harmon... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 7, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Big course. Every shot you could imagine. Wide open field shots, super tight wooded shots, tough course. If you can play this course well, you can play any course well. Probably my favorite course.

Cons:

There isn't a brewery onsite. It's a bit out there. But if it did, I might try to live there.

Other Thoughts:

Plan on spending some time playing this course. Even if you fly through it, you'll want to stay and play more.
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James McGirr
Experience: 11 played 11 reviews
5.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

A great place to play if memory is correct not far off of interstate hwy.A realy nice place for a few guys to make a road trip to.After playing one round you basicly can figure out how to play course.

Cons:

I forget things easie nothing comes to mind.Although it is important to play course to understand how to play your tee shot and upshots.

Other Thoughts:

Although course is wooded in spots the trees are mature and there is a lot of open spaces between tree trunks. I only played 18 holes I did not play the other 9 holes
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