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Palmore Park reviews
4
0
Good for what it is 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 18, 2017
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Concrete tees
Good Discatchers
Good use of OB to make course interesting but not frustrating
No overuse of OB; while it is used to define holes it does not make them overly complicated or frustrating to play
There are some holes where you can really just let the disc fly; a really good complement to Bowers park.
Decent course flow throughout, some really unique holes and most holes don't feel identical to the last one you played, which can be tricky with wide open courses.
What little elevation and trees there are are used well; there aren't just 18 baskets in a field.
Nice warm up area with a basket on a hill.
Elevated baskets can make holes interesting.
I'm not kidding, the wind can make this an even more fun course. In the tournament I played here I was able to throw a Roc3 and get a birdie putt on Hole 11 the first round, but the second round I changed my disc choice because of the wind.
Good Discatchers
Good use of OB to make course interesting but not frustrating
No overuse of OB; while it is used to define holes it does not make them overly complicated or frustrating to play
There are some holes where you can really just let the disc fly; a really good complement to Bowers park.
Decent course flow throughout, some really unique holes and most holes don't feel identical to the last one you played, which can be tricky with wide open courses.
What little elevation and trees there are are used well; there aren't just 18 baskets in a field.
Nice warm up area with a basket on a hill.
Elevated baskets can make holes interesting.
I'm not kidding, the wind can make this an even more fun course. In the tournament I played here I was able to throw a Roc3 and get a birdie putt on Hole 11 the first round, but the second round I changed my disc choice because of the wind.
Cons:
Some long walks between holes, but they tell me that's good exercise
A few of the holes can be kind of difficult to get the exact feel for, especially 16 and 18 with the sidewalks
Speaking of sidewalks, there can be interference with walkers and IIRC there's a playground near 2's fairway which a super shanked drive could land, not exactly the best for safety.
I like the added challenge and definition the OB provides but some may not dig it.
A few holes play right on top of each other; 16 and 18 and 17 and 2 immediately spring to mind.
If you don't have a map navigation could be a bit tricky.
Elevated baskets annoy some people to no end; I think what was done at least makes a few holes a little more interesting, although hole 8 doesn't really NEED an elevated basket.
A few of the holes can be kind of difficult to get the exact feel for, especially 16 and 18 with the sidewalks
Speaking of sidewalks, there can be interference with walkers and IIRC there's a playground near 2's fairway which a super shanked drive could land, not exactly the best for safety.
I like the added challenge and definition the OB provides but some may not dig it.
A few holes play right on top of each other; 16 and 18 and 17 and 2 immediately spring to mind.
If you don't have a map navigation could be a bit tricky.
Elevated baskets annoy some people to no end; I think what was done at least makes a few holes a little more interesting, although hole 8 doesn't really NEED an elevated basket.
Other Thoughts:
I played Palmore Park as part of the Alabama Slammer collegiate tournament in February, so while I did not get the full blue and white tee experience, nor play the other pin placements, I definitely enjoyed getting to play the course. For an open course, it has some good challenges to lines, and some really good placement shots. I think the designer(s) did a phenomenal job using what trees are out there to create low ceilings, make placement important on shots, and limit the hyzer fest. OB is also used well to create risk/reward scenarios which are fun without being hilariously punitive (it's also a bonus that losing discs seems like it would be an art form out here). The wind can add a little to the course, but overall it's also a solid course to begin with. There is a decent mix of forehand and backhand holes here, and most holes can be played either way. There are some long bomber shots but also some precise upshots and shorter shots sprinkled in. Placement is also the name of the game on many drives; it can be better to err on the side of being more over this way versus that way, or need to be more on one side over the other to have a better look at the basket. However, some holes it really doesn't matter on, and the amenities out here are somewhat sparse. I don't recall if there is a map on site or not so definitely bring the one from on here. A few of the holes can be a tad confusing and some walks are very long, plus the course can criss-cross over itself so it is easy to get the baskets mixed up. You also need to be aware of people walking on the trails and cars driving on the roads; in February the park wasn't that busy but I could see it getting busier in the warmer months.
Favorite holes:
Holes 7 and 8 make a good back to back pair. Hole 7 is a well designed distance shot, as the trees prevent any sort of massive hyzer and make the flex shot much more difficult to work with. Hit the line right and you'll be sitting pretty to take a long run at the basket. Hyzer out too hard and you'll have a really long shot towards the pin from the open left side. Misread the wind and throw your D4 with hyzer and have it really hyzer out (personal experience) and you'll be OB at the road. Hole 8 is a good second hole with a placement drive followed by a scary upshot. The hole is bifurcated by an OB creek with an elevated basket and slope behind it which makes the second shot a great risk/reward scenario; run the "island" for a drop in putt or lay up short of the creek and have a death putt at either creek or road OB for a three. Super fun hole.
Hole 11: Like I said in the pros, I got a Roc3 pretty close during the first round and it is just a blast of a shot; the downhill slope and two large trees really define the shot and make it interesting.
Hole 12: another fun shot, a slightly downhill, low ceiling turnover distance shot. Another really fun one to throw.
Eh holes: Hole 3 is an arbitrary island hole. I guess it's better than just sticking the basket in the field with nothing, but it is what it is. Not super exciting, not super frustrating.
Holes 9 and 10 are basically baskets in a field with a tree or two. Not super challenging, not super engaging, but can still be fun. Just, eh.
All of the other holes are definitely fun but those are the ones that stuck out to me. Overall I'd say Palmore is definitely a course I would enjoy as my home course and if you drive through the area I highly recommend it!
Favorite holes:
Holes 7 and 8 make a good back to back pair. Hole 7 is a well designed distance shot, as the trees prevent any sort of massive hyzer and make the flex shot much more difficult to work with. Hit the line right and you'll be sitting pretty to take a long run at the basket. Hyzer out too hard and you'll have a really long shot towards the pin from the open left side. Misread the wind and throw your D4 with hyzer and have it really hyzer out (personal experience) and you'll be OB at the road. Hole 8 is a good second hole with a placement drive followed by a scary upshot. The hole is bifurcated by an OB creek with an elevated basket and slope behind it which makes the second shot a great risk/reward scenario; run the "island" for a drop in putt or lay up short of the creek and have a death putt at either creek or road OB for a three. Super fun hole.
Hole 11: Like I said in the pros, I got a Roc3 pretty close during the first round and it is just a blast of a shot; the downhill slope and two large trees really define the shot and make it interesting.
Hole 12: another fun shot, a slightly downhill, low ceiling turnover distance shot. Another really fun one to throw.
Eh holes: Hole 3 is an arbitrary island hole. I guess it's better than just sticking the basket in the field with nothing, but it is what it is. Not super exciting, not super frustrating.
Holes 9 and 10 are basically baskets in a field with a tree or two. Not super challenging, not super engaging, but can still be fun. Just, eh.
All of the other holes are definitely fun but those are the ones that stuck out to me. Overall I'd say Palmore is definitely a course I would enjoy as my home course and if you drive through the area I highly recommend it!
2
4
Lhowell
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
Let's walk together 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 30, 2014
Played the course:once
Pros:
Great course wide open.
Fun distance course. Be ready to use your distance drivers.
New signs that are very nice.
Practice put and driving range.
Fun distance course. Be ready to use your distance drivers.
New signs that are very nice.
Practice put and driving range.
Cons:
Out of bounds is funny on some holes so read the tee marker fully.
Not all tees are concrete yet but they are marked off for them.
Just be ready to walk
Play course in the morning because there is not much shade in the afternoon.
Not all tees are concrete yet but they are marked off for them.
Just be ready to walk
Play course in the morning because there is not much shade in the afternoon.
6
1
Great New Course! Still needs a little work... 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jul 12, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Brand new baskets
-Multiple tees on most holes
-Multiple pin locations on most (maybe all) holes
-Great use of O.B. and tree lines to accommodate lack of elevation and obsticles
-Course runs along edge of park and mostly avoids other commonly used areas
-Multiple tees on most holes
-Multiple pin locations on most (maybe all) holes
-Great use of O.B. and tree lines to accommodate lack of elevation and obsticles
-Course runs along edge of park and mostly avoids other commonly used areas
Cons:
-Very little shade
-No benches (on course itself)
-Elevation doesn't come into play (exceptions: #8, #16 & #17 have noticeable elev. changes)
-'Next Tee' signs on the baskets DO NOT point to the next tee.
-Tee sign (when available) are in poor condition
-There are no signs directing you where to walk from #6 to #7 (pretty long walk, too)
-The walk from the front 9 to the back 9 is long enough and the holes are separate enough that the flow feels more like two 9 hole courses than an 18
-No benches (on course itself)
-Elevation doesn't come into play (exceptions: #8, #16 & #17 have noticeable elev. changes)
-'Next Tee' signs on the baskets DO NOT point to the next tee.
-Tee sign (when available) are in poor condition
-There are no signs directing you where to walk from #6 to #7 (pretty long walk, too)
-The walk from the front 9 to the back 9 is long enough and the holes are separate enough that the flow feels more like two 9 hole courses than an 18
Other Thoughts:
This course has potential to be great. With better signage, a course map, benches and more concrete tee pads it could easily be a solid 4.
There are tees for ALL skill levels: Gold, tees for pros with several +900' holes, Blue long tees, White short tees and Red tees for beginners. Right now there is minimal shade, so bring PLENTY to drink in the summer. Maybe In a few years if the park trees get larger and provide more shade this won't be an issue but as of now sunscreen and water/Gatorade are a must.
With 2 great courses in Tuscaloosa, if you live nearby it's worth the trip.
There are tees for ALL skill levels: Gold, tees for pros with several +900' holes, Blue long tees, White short tees and Red tees for beginners. Right now there is minimal shade, so bring PLENTY to drink in the summer. Maybe In a few years if the park trees get larger and provide more shade this won't be an issue but as of now sunscreen and water/Gatorade are a must.
With 2 great courses in Tuscaloosa, if you live nearby it's worth the trip.
