Difficult but fair...you really feel the punishment for slipping up but get a nice sense of gratification when you hit the lines just right.

Interesting layouts, alot of variety. Some super difficult shots, some a bit tamer. Wouldn't recommend for beginners but fun is still to be had for all.

Mailbox basket was bigger in person! The whole course had a nice open feeling to it, even in the woods, that's hard to capture on camera.

Amazing course that I had been wanting to play for a while, finally made the ride down from Asheville and was pleased...course was relatively empty which is something I am NOT used to anymore...was able to take our time and learn the course a bit better...still got our butts kicked but still enjoyed, will return.

Some of the rough is a bit too rough, I do understand I played in June but sometimes a foot off the fairway is up to my belly button. Didn't cause an issue for us, but definitely makes the punishment much harder which could turn some folk away.

Trash. Obvious disc golfer trash. I don't really understand why people still litter when there are provided trash cans every 6 or so holes, it's kinda depressing to see..and it's not recent trash...it's trash that has been there for a bit...so definitely seen by the locals to apparantly no avail..sad makes me thankful for my clean (although much more crowded) courses.

But the biggest issue...

What's the deal with the broken glass on every single basket circle. Every one except 2, out of 27 had shattered beer bottles everywhere surrounding the baskets. Not sure the local issues going on here...is it angry park goers mad at disc golf? Homeless that sleep in the park every night and just choose to break glass on baskets? Some of these baskets are tucked away good enough where I wouldn't think some random group of kids would just go for every basket systematically...and again like the trash, it has clearly been there a while and ignored for whatver reason. Glass is a major health risk and should be addressed.

Amazing course, just needs some attention with the trash/glass. People obviously care about the park but it's hard to see it when you're dodging chunks of a broken Heineken just picking up your disc.

I'm by no means a pro player. My rating is around 915. I play a few times a week in Charlotte and love a challenge. This course is a challenge. A perfect blend of long, short, wooded, water and elevation. It is a must play. The course is in perfect shape. Each hole is gets better and better. Some of the tee signs actually have pictures of the baskets. It is in my top 5 courses played.

a lot of fire ants in some fairways.

Do yourself a favor and go play this gem. If you want detailed hole by hole read other reviews.

Holston Creek Park is pretty great in my opinion. 27 holes that take you through a hilly landscape that has good variety of wide open, densely wooded, and shots near water. Distance and accuracy are a must on almost every hole, as the rough is punishing in many places. Luckily I didn't leave any plastic out there, but I did have a long search through really nasty, thorny brush off to the side of one fairway. Legs are still itching a week later. Russell Schwarz and company did a great job on this one. The installation of the tees and baskets was really well done, and the neon pink rims on top of the new Discatchers is easily spotted if you have any sightline at all. Hole 9 is hanging basket on a giant mailbox, which is a new one to me. I would like to know what the story is on that. There are also pin positions with fences, mounds, circular berms, and man made obstacles that add some interest. I am not familiar enough with the course to give the hole by hole account, but I really loved the up and down fairways, and variance of open/wooded holes with lots of different shapes and looks.

I hear those who don't like the layout, or the overall difficulty, but do not share the opinion. Short tees would be a nice addition for many of the holes, to make it friendlier for the new players and the guys who don't have a power game. There are plenty of chances to sink one into a pond, or in the middle of briar patches. Really not set up to play an abbreviated round without having a long walk back to the car. Google maps got me close, but not the right place. Apple maps is better for this one if you are navigating with an iPhone.

First time out, I hit the century mark on my scorecard. Even hundred (+9), with 3 birdies, 13 pars, 10 bogies, and a double bogey on hole 20. My putting could have been better, and there were many holes I wanted to throw second shots from the box. With a couple more rounds I am pretty sure I could get close to par. There are so many good courses in the area, and this one is right up there with Pipeline, Tyger River and Shoally Creek. All have high degree of difficulty and distinct personalities, but if 18 holes isn't enough this is the course for you. Highly recommend it, a great place to spend a weekend exploring a disc golf scene that is now among the best in state.

As my title states this course truly goes 'up down and all around'. There is while not the steepest, some great elevation changes throughout the course, with great diversity. Many up hill tee shots are followed by down hill shots on the following hole.

Same thing with length and terrain. Very rarely will you play 2 holes in a row that remotely resemble each other. One hole you may need to crank out a 500 ft drive while the next may be a light putter or midrange drive. In addition to the lengths of holes having a nice variation, some holes are quite wooded, some quite open and some include water hazards and bunkers. This will keep you on your toes.

In it's entirety, it's a monster, spanning what I've heard to be over 6 miles. Be sure to bring water and take breaks along the way. Trash cans are starting to be put in and benches exist at several holes for rest breaks.

This course sports pink innova discatcher pro baskets. Not only do these support a great cause in breast cancer awareness, from my understanding, but they truly pop when out there on the course. I like a good diversity in basket colors, I personally get tired of the same old yellow heads round in and round out.

Spartanburg Parks and Recreation do a fantastic job upkeeping their courses, and this one is no different. Look forward to this course improving in time as more players play it and the parks department cleans it up.

On top of all said, Holston has several elevated baskets to mix up the green game, one basket hangs on a zip line, which enables it to be moved to a multitude of different locations when fitting. Another basket hangs under an enlarged mailbox over 360' away, very uphill, entitled 'Air Mail'. It truly is an air mail delivery for any player to get a shot up there. Not only the raised baskets were constructed, but many mini bridges were put in to make navigating the course safe, more aesthetic and enjoyable, plus a raised dock tee pad on one of the over water shots, reminiscent of the tee pad of the long par 5 at Winthrop Gold.

To boot there are several alternate tee pads to make this course a little more playable for entry level players. It is not going to be a walk in the park for anyone, don't come expecting to shoot a hot round, but it is certainly playable. One can get creative, especially by parking in the parks normal lot and partition the course into a shorter loop. I know more work will come regarding an 18 hole circuit and 9, but it's truly not that bad to take a good look at the course map and make a plan if you don't want to play the full 27 which can take a good chunk of the day.

All in all I love this course and am excited to see where the future takes it.

Course is still young and very thick off many of the fairways. I've lost 6 discs there in 3 rounds.

9, 18 hole loops aren't perfectly intuitive but doable if you take a look at the maps. The generic 1-18 doesn't quite wrap back to the disc golf lot.

Didn't quite add this in my original review, but the course tee signs are top notch. Not only show distance, lines, but they show the elevation changes for each hole, every tee.

This course really does feature a wide variety of the best of disc golf.

Hole types:
straight holes
lefty holes
righty holes
bomber downhill
bomber uphill
valley
mound
birdie or die
tough pars
bomber par4s
placement par4s
signature holes (at least a handful)
Over the water (3)
Roped OB (3)
Bunkers and hazards! (not BUNCRs, sorry, Chuck)

Hard to fit all that into 18 holes... so they made 27!
Mailbox hole (9) is one of the coolest ideas for a hanging basket and well crafted.
Zipline hole (10) just invented the multi position placement with no ground installation!
Really, just a beautiful piece of property. Glad they chose Disc Golf.
Hot Pink targets are SUPER easy to see. Not obnoxious, just a really good color to see in the woods/fields/dusk.
The Bunker bullseye thing on 26 is one of the coolest greens in disc golf. can you hit the bullseye? If not, you may want to lay up! Penalty for landing in the sandtrap/bunkers.
There's a driving range!
Separate disc golf parking!
Parks people that REALLY want to see disc golf thrive! They built THE. ENTIRE. COURSE. No volunteer labor that I'm aware of.
This is a must play if you have a half day. It's not a quick round, but it's a really enjoyable one that you'll remember for a long time. One of the most memorable courses I've played.

These aren't cons, they're recommendations so you don't get frustrated. This is a long course, and there's no break until you are done.

Wear comfortable shoes. Bring some water to wash your feet after, mine were dark brown from dirt getting through my socks
Eat and use the bathroom before you go. No easy jaunt back to the car. This course doesn't "cloverleaf", so when you leave your car, you probably won't see it again till you finish.
Bring extra water. As it gets hotter, this course will be more demanding. Water is a necessity.
Be prepared. If that means a snack, a phone, a cart, an umbrella. Preparation will make your rounds more enjoyable.

Con: Shows me how out of shape I am... Sometimes I wanted to take a picture, but that was extra effort and focus I didn't have the energy for.
No easy access to a bathroom or water. Hopefully that'll be addressed in the future. this parks department seems to be very disc golf positive. Hopefully they have plans to put some sort of rest/water station at hole 10/21 junction.

Some shorter loops will soon be listed for those looking to play shorter loops. I thought a nice 21 hole loop would we 1-12, 19-27. It skips holes 13-18 and avoids two water holes, but finishes with the really tough holes.

Well worth the drive! Spartanburg is knocking it out of the park! They're already planning their next course!

- Obviously amount of holes
- Driving range
- Diverse layouts
- Creative elements that make this such a unique course

-Its the sarlacc of disc golf courses.

Holston Creek DGC, wow you're a beast. I don't think I have played a more balanced course than this so far. It has very tough holes, and holes that give you obvious birdie chances. I don't think this course benefits neither the left or righty thrower either. First time through, I'm extremely impressed and am excited to play it again this thursday.

- Love the throw pink baskets
- Well marked and easy to navigate
- Great use of land
- Challenging for all skill levels
- Multiple tee pads for different skill level players
- Great gimmick holes such as hanging baskets and sand traps.

- No hydration stations on the course during the heat of the summer a couple of places to refill water bottles would be great if not needed for this course.
- Fairways could use some grass but I feel that is coming since this a new course.

I really thought Spartanburg had finally done it with The Pipeline Course but this Course to me outshines them all. Keeping your drives in the fairway is a must and on this course accuracy sometimes is better than distance. If you love the Sport of Disc Golf and want to get in shape or keep in shape this is the course for you. The Course is well marked and easy to navigate and would be a great place to have a family outing and play some serious disc golf. Bring plenty of water though because you will need to stay hydrated on this 27 hole course. I plan on making this my home course and i really feel it will take my game to an new level. Thank you Spartanburg you out did yourselves with this one. Can't wait to see the pros come and play this course.

-Pink baskets look sick! Fantastic idea.
-Challenging from start to finish.
-27 holes!
-A workout! 6 mile trek!
-Forces you to get better.
-Secluded feel.
-Tremendous hole layouts.
-Awesome hanging baskets, clever designs, and amazing tee pads.
-Water holes were awesome, but fair. For the most part, the entire course was fair. Keep it in the fairway and you'll score well.

-Brush is thick. It is new so this is to be expected.
-Poison ivy is thick. Not sure what you can do about it except stay in the fairway.
-I felt the OB was over used on a couple of holes. Given that I played it in a tournament setting, OB was there for a reason. I also feel that casual play wouldn't need to play as tough OB rules. But I would just to better myself and my accuracy.

-Sad this course is so far way from me. But I would definitely drive to play this course. Spartanburg has done an amazing job with disc golf course development. Charlotte is the Mecca, but Spartanburg is the Mecca Jr.