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Hopkinsville, KY

Trail of Tears Park

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3.335(based on 6 reviews)
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NOStheBOSS
Experience: 16 years 96 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Long, tough, but fair 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I really liked the challenge of this course. The fairways had well defined gaps, there was some OB on some holes but none of it felt forced or gimmicky, the pin positions were accessible but not always easy. Some courses with 2 sets of tees have a sense of, "let's move the tee 40 feet back and call it a day." That is not the case here. For most holes, the long tee presents a completely different teeshot and makes you feel like you are playing a different course. I really like that about this course.

Memorable holes include Hole 3, a big right to left bomb over some deep rough from the short position, and a 500 foot tunnel shot from the long position. This is an example of the same hole being completely different based on the tee. The short for me is a big right handed hyzer with a driver, the long is a layup to the mouth of the gap with a midrange, and then another midrange to the pin. Hole 11 had an interesting teepad (from the short) which combined with the trees, made you choose between 3 different shots. It was tough but forced you to be creative. Hole 18 from the long pad has a super tempting left hand gap down the road (all over OB) that is begging for a power right handed forehand, but also has a couple of safe routes to the right side.

I had no problem taking 4's on a lot of the long tees. I think this is the way disc golf is trending and I am in favor of it. More risk reward, placement shots, tough par 4's and 5's. Less of "deuce or die."

Mach X baskets are awesome. Definitely loved playing on those for the first time. I would like to see my local courses get these potentially in the future.

Cons:

There is a bit of a long walk from hole 5's basket to hole 6's tee. Same for hole 9's basket to 10's tee. this is due to those 4 holes being on a separate little section than the rest of the park. It isn't a big knock but I thought I would mention it.

Hole 5 is kind of out of character with the rest of the course. It is extremely tough, which I am not opposed to, but the shape of the shot and the tight lines are only really featured on this hole.

This is a long course and I would like to see a few benches added as the course matures. I know it just opened and there is plenty of time to add these, again just thought I'd mention it.

Other Thoughts:

I had a really good time playing this course in the Hopkinsville Open and would love to come back and play. It is already a really solid course and will most likely get better as it breaks in. Both beginners and experienced players should enjoy this course and the shots it has to offer.
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