Pros:
(2.616 Rating) A park style course with big open rolling fields and big ole trees.
- NEW LAYOUT - First and foremost, and imo, this layout is better than the second rendition, which I'm guessing existed from 2011 to 2019 based on the old layout reviews. However, the space the course uses is still the same parcel of land and thus it's still shackled by what was achievable due to the site's natural limitations. Me expecting the new layout to become the next Nashville gem, was about on par with me expecting Chick Fil A to be open on Sunday.
- EQUIPMENT - The old baskets are still here, just in different spots, but there's also 18 new baskets on the layout. I want to say there were two baskets on all but two holes. I like it when a course has options to throw at. Still one set of tees, like the old layout. Some are the same tee as before, but there are new tees as well using pavers for construction.
- SIGNAGE AND NAVIGATION - A major improvement on the signage. They look great and have all the info one would need. Navigation itself was good, but not flawless. I generally like seeing the marked basket spokes on these types of open park style courses. Apparently there's a direction arrow on top of the basket, but I didn't notice it until looking at the DGCR pictures post round.
- REC FRIENDLY - This course will be a Recreational delight. Lots of two and three hundred foot long holes and a few short par 4s. Disc loss potential will be low and searching for a disc will be limited to just a couple locations on the layout. I don't think novices will be overwhelmed and Intermediates should be content with the challenges. Probably not the ideal course for beginners due to the distances, but it's manageable.
- MAINTENANCE - This appears to be the type of park that's mowed regularly and well maintained.
Cons:
This is a typical course with only minor issues.
- SAMENESS - Despite the upgrades and revised layout, the course environment still feels very similar to the old course, which was very monotonous. I played the old course about three years earlier and I'm certain, holes (10-13) were old holes (1-4), which were thankfully the few better holes on the old course. Anyways. The landscape and backdrop is just like I remember... bland. Sure there are some cool big trees and some nice 40 foot elevation movements, it's just so similar through-out. Many of the holes have already blended together in my memory.
- SPACING - There's a lot of course jammed into a small space. Add in the fact that there are very few bordering trees between fairways and moderate slopes, discs are bound to find other fairways from time to time. In addition, there are some low use park roads and walking paths that come into play a couple times. Overall, not the worst I've seen in terms of spacing, just below average a bit.
- FLOW GAP - The distance between (9) and (10) is a 700 foot walk. Players are going to need a map, or they will struggle to find the next tee.
- TERRAIN - Cart friendly but lots of ups and downs. Not the best course for those with knee pain. I don't take points off for this.
- PARKING - The parking area is not that big. There was a mini about to go on as we were finishing up and there were a bunch of people parked on the side of the park road. I took off 0.001 points.
Other Thoughts:
I wasn't too impressed by the old layout, so the fact that they tried to spice things up again, intrigued me to make another go at it. The new Two Rivers is better and would qualify as a decent play now, although much of my ½ point uped score between versions comes from the vast equipment upgrades. Two Rivers still won't win any major awards, or even ever challenge any of the top tier metro area courses, but it's now going to draw a bunch of regulars within a ten minute drive. Still the closest course to the Grand Ole Opry concert hall and resort. So still an easy course to check off if heading to Nashville for that aspect. For those that can travel further from this spot, the first course choices should be either Cedar Hill, Cane Ridge, Seven Oaks or Sharp Springs.
- CHALLENGE - The skills required to score well here are very similar to the old course, which was not that staggering. First, one needs to possess 350-foot power off the tee. A 250-foot arm will get slayed by a 350-foot arm. Second, be able to miss one or two trees. Third, make all your putts inside 20 feet. Those that can do these three things will conquer this course.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Average
- TIME PLAY - Average.