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The Ville reviews
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Cerealman
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A stake in the game
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Played on:Jun 5, 2022
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
While Rogersville was settled in 1775, this tiny town with ties to Davy Crockett finally has a disc golf course after nearly two-and-a-half centuries of existence.
Nestled in the city park, The Ville DGC features several fascinating holes and starts with a picturesque challenge on Hole #1: A 191-foot toss that requires throwing over the pond and up a steep grassy hill. Hole #2 is the shortest on the course but isn't a gimme at 156 feet. The basket isn't visible from the tee; it's tucked into a little rounded valley guarded by a huge tree with a steep hill looming on the right.
Holes #4 through #8 nicely utilize space away from most of the park's traffic. Hole #7 is 300 feet and possibly the most challenging hole on the course, as the tennis court fence (and mando post) form the right side of the fairway while several menacing trees guard the basket. Hole #8 is a fantastic elevated, over-the-valley shot. The course peters out a bit on the back nine but concludes with a fun finish. Hole #18 is the longest hole at 413 feet and includes an elevated teepad with roads lining both sides and a stream bisecting the fairway.
I played about a dozen rounds here in 2021-2022, and the course was always in near-excellent condition.
The course design at The Ville makes good use of the space available. Even though several of the holes occupy adjacent space and the design feels a bit shoehorned, there's good variety, including some elevation.
Nestled in the city park, The Ville DGC features several fascinating holes and starts with a picturesque challenge on Hole #1: A 191-foot toss that requires throwing over the pond and up a steep grassy hill. Hole #2 is the shortest on the course but isn't a gimme at 156 feet. The basket isn't visible from the tee; it's tucked into a little rounded valley guarded by a huge tree with a steep hill looming on the right.
Holes #4 through #8 nicely utilize space away from most of the park's traffic. Hole #7 is 300 feet and possibly the most challenging hole on the course, as the tennis court fence (and mando post) form the right side of the fairway while several menacing trees guard the basket. Hole #8 is a fantastic elevated, over-the-valley shot. The course peters out a bit on the back nine but concludes with a fun finish. Hole #18 is the longest hole at 413 feet and includes an elevated teepad with roads lining both sides and a stream bisecting the fairway.
I played about a dozen rounds here in 2021-2022, and the course was always in near-excellent condition.
The course design at The Ville makes good use of the space available. Even though several of the holes occupy adjacent space and the design feels a bit shoehorned, there's good variety, including some elevation.
Cons:
Navigation is a bit challenging though it has been improved with the addition of rubber teepads on some of the holes in the last year. Several of the holes utilize the natural concrete in the park, so you might have to squint for chalk lines in some spots. Of course, not all the rubber teepads are level so there's that added challenge.
The course utilizes park space, so there's the possibility that other activities, park goers and occasional events might interfere with playing the course. Hole #11 plays in front of the city park stage.
Holes #13 through #16 seem a bit redundant; even though the designs are different, they are all adjacent to each other. And Hole #16 is a bit weird. It's only 162 feet but finding an easy non-roller line might be challenging, especially during the summer.
Rogersville is a bit off the beaten path. The nearest course to The Ville requires at least a 20-minute drive. But for disc golf fans in Hawkins County, this new course fills a void.
The course utilizes park space, so there's the possibility that other activities, park goers and occasional events might interfere with playing the course. Hole #11 plays in front of the city park stage.
Holes #13 through #16 seem a bit redundant; even though the designs are different, they are all adjacent to each other. And Hole #16 is a bit weird. It's only 162 feet but finding an easy non-roller line might be challenging, especially during the summer.
Rogersville is a bit off the beaten path. The nearest course to The Ville requires at least a 20-minute drive. But for disc golf fans in Hawkins County, this new course fills a void.
Other Thoughts:
The diversity and design for The Ville is above-average for a city park course. With a hole length average of just under 250 feet, this course will be a lovely spot for family disc golf and beginners, and a "deuce or die" location for more experienced disc golfers.
According to the city website, there are plenty of recreational activities available at the Rogersville City Park, including tennis courts, walking and jogging trails, a children's playground, fishing, outdoor basketball, horseshoes, baseball and softball fields, a sand volleyball court and the public swimming pool. If the park is too crowded for disc golf, there are other enjoyable options available.
According to the city website, there are plenty of recreational activities available at the Rogersville City Park, including tennis courts, walking and jogging trails, a children's playground, fishing, outdoor basketball, horseshoes, baseball and softball fields, a sand volleyball court and the public swimming pool. If the park is too crowded for disc golf, there are other enjoyable options available.
