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Two Rivers Park reviews
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Everyone is Happy at Two Rivers 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 14, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
Two Rivers is a well-kept up course in a very nice park that has a variety of hills, distances, and challenges. Some tees are made of a super grippy material that will keep your footwork excellent even in wet grass, the baskets are easy to find, and navigation is really easy (except getting to hole 10) with next-tee markers on both the tee signs and baskets. Mandos and OB are clearly marked.
I like hilly holes, and this course has lots of them. They're utilized to the point that every hole is different, but if the elevation changes were taken away, many holes would feel repetitive. This shows how the hills can affect your shot and disc selection and keeps the course interesting. There are several places for dangerous putts, though there could have been more. Hole 1 is the most likely to have difficult comeback putts, but there could be rollaways on 3, 6, 14, and 15, and possibly more depending on pin placement.
There are some interesting par 4's. While they don't have specific landing zones, they have places that are better to land in than others and are usually true two-shot holes, at least, for the skill level this course most caters toward. A longer drive is rewarded with a shorter upshot.
The roads, playgrounds, and paths usually do a pretty good job staying away from the course. The only exceptions provide decent OB challenges (namely on hole 9), where a good shot will have no problem but a bad shot will get penalized.
There are few opportunities to lose discs. The fence and woods around 2, 3, 7, and 15 are about the only spots where you might have trouble. While this does reduce bogey potential a lot on many holes, since there aren't enough trees to obstruct your second shot most of the time, it makes the course play pretty quickly and encourages aggressive shots a little more.
This is a good place for beginners. In addition to the lack of lost disc possibilities, the par 4's aren't too hard but are a good introduction to higher pars, the hills are great but aren't too strenuous, and the variety of holes is pretty good and favor different shot shapes from time to time without ever forcing a certain line.
I like hilly holes, and this course has lots of them. They're utilized to the point that every hole is different, but if the elevation changes were taken away, many holes would feel repetitive. This shows how the hills can affect your shot and disc selection and keeps the course interesting. There are several places for dangerous putts, though there could have been more. Hole 1 is the most likely to have difficult comeback putts, but there could be rollaways on 3, 6, 14, and 15, and possibly more depending on pin placement.
There are some interesting par 4's. While they don't have specific landing zones, they have places that are better to land in than others and are usually true two-shot holes, at least, for the skill level this course most caters toward. A longer drive is rewarded with a shorter upshot.
The roads, playgrounds, and paths usually do a pretty good job staying away from the course. The only exceptions provide decent OB challenges (namely on hole 9), where a good shot will have no problem but a bad shot will get penalized.
There are few opportunities to lose discs. The fence and woods around 2, 3, 7, and 15 are about the only spots where you might have trouble. While this does reduce bogey potential a lot on many holes, since there aren't enough trees to obstruct your second shot most of the time, it makes the course play pretty quickly and encourages aggressive shots a little more.
This is a good place for beginners. In addition to the lack of lost disc possibilities, the par 4's aren't too hard but are a good introduction to higher pars, the hills are great but aren't too strenuous, and the variety of holes is pretty good and favor different shot shapes from time to time without ever forcing a certain line.
Cons:
I think there was a redesign of this course not too long ago, and the old tee pads weren't taken out. In addition, the tee pads that are still in play weren't replaced, and they don't have the awesome material the newer tees have. Thus, it feels like the park skimped out on a few things, and is an obvious way to improve the course. The old tees are a little confusing and are sometimes in the fairways. They can be short tees on a few holes, but they aren't marked and they wouldn't add much to the course anyway.
A few holes don't really have a whole lot of challenge to them. While only some are true pitch-and-putt, there are plenty that just feel like ordinary upshots that an intermediate player will sometimes get up and down on. This isn't usually a con, but it is when this many holes are like this. Some of the par 4's are pretty soft as far as par 4's go... they're still decent holes but don't take much to deuce for many people. At least these holes will turn into epic par 3's for professionals.
Because the area is so lightly wooded, plenty of holes, even if they have some challenges due to the hills, become fairly uninteresting. Holes 2, 4, 7, 9, and 15 all have the possibility to be like this. They may have a tree to miss, but once you've picked your line, you just need to miss the one tree.
I'm not a fan of how some of the alternate pins were used. I've only been here once, so I don't know where they all are, but it didn't feel like there was a specific goal to achieve with them. They go all different directions on hole 11 (as the wide tee pad suggests) and they're kind of just strewn about on holes 12 and 18. I would rather the course commit to a specific direction or distance (possibly one par 3 and one par 4) and go with it.
I would have liked to see one massive downhill shot where you can really air it out. The closest is probably 18, depending on pin placement, but the other downhill holes (5, 14 and 16) are some of the tighter lines on the course.
A few holes don't really have a whole lot of challenge to them. While only some are true pitch-and-putt, there are plenty that just feel like ordinary upshots that an intermediate player will sometimes get up and down on. This isn't usually a con, but it is when this many holes are like this. Some of the par 4's are pretty soft as far as par 4's go... they're still decent holes but don't take much to deuce for many people. At least these holes will turn into epic par 3's for professionals.
Because the area is so lightly wooded, plenty of holes, even if they have some challenges due to the hills, become fairly uninteresting. Holes 2, 4, 7, 9, and 15 all have the possibility to be like this. They may have a tree to miss, but once you've picked your line, you just need to miss the one tree.
I'm not a fan of how some of the alternate pins were used. I've only been here once, so I don't know where they all are, but it didn't feel like there was a specific goal to achieve with them. They go all different directions on hole 11 (as the wide tee pad suggests) and they're kind of just strewn about on holes 12 and 18. I would rather the course commit to a specific direction or distance (possibly one par 3 and one par 4) and go with it.
I would have liked to see one massive downhill shot where you can really air it out. The closest is probably 18, depending on pin placement, but the other downhill holes (5, 14 and 16) are some of the tighter lines on the course.
Other Thoughts:
A few pairs of holes have their own short pin placement and share a long pin. It's possible this could be confusing, but I think it's a good way to add a little extra variety. If you want to get extra spicy, you could switch the baskets of a few holes and make some epic par 4's.
There's a super nice walking path across the highway that you can walk down if you want to find the Two Rivers.
The grass is pretty thick on just about the entire course. This is generally good (keeping the course clear of mud), but it means discs don't skip as much, so you don't have to think as much about the angle and speed of your disc coming into the ground as you would other places. But considering all the hills and the difficulty to get your disc the right height, this isn't too much of a problem.
This course has something for everyone. I really can't imagine anyone coming here and hating the course. While there is a lot that's missing from making this a fantastic course, it remains a course that everyone can enjoy. The hills aren't too grueling to wear you out, there's plenty that advanced players will find interesting, but it's suitable for beginners as well.
There's a super nice walking path across the highway that you can walk down if you want to find the Two Rivers.
The grass is pretty thick on just about the entire course. This is generally good (keeping the course clear of mud), but it means discs don't skip as much, so you don't have to think as much about the angle and speed of your disc coming into the ground as you would other places. But considering all the hills and the difficulty to get your disc the right height, this isn't too much of a problem.
This course has something for everyone. I really can't imagine anyone coming here and hating the course. While there is a lot that's missing from making this a fantastic course, it remains a course that everyone can enjoy. The hills aren't too grueling to wear you out, there's plenty that advanced players will find interesting, but it's suitable for beginners as well.
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J614
Experience:
4.5 years
14 played
5 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Feb 5, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
A really open course which makes it good for beginners
Not a lot of chances to lose a disc
I played on a Friday at about one in the afternoon and was pretty much the only person out there
The tee signs and pads and baskets are all in great condition
Not a lot of chances to lose a disc
I played on a Friday at about one in the afternoon and was pretty much the only person out there
The tee signs and pads and baskets are all in great condition
Cons:
A couple of navigability issues but nothing too major--it was kind of hard to find the tenth tee after playing nine
VERY hilly course and a tough walk
Walking path comes into play on the back nine
VERY hilly course and a tough walk
Walking path comes into play on the back nine
Other Thoughts:
I played this course as I was driving through Nashville and enjoyed my time. Would definitely recommend.
11
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Clear Improvement Over the Old Layout 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 5, 2020
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Pins: There are new red Dynamic Disc veteran baskets for every hole. Easy to see and catch well. Additionally, most holes are using the old grey baskets as a second pin. There is sometimes confusion on what pin is being marked by the tee-pad sign, but the ability to throw at two different pins is great if there are people of different skill levels.
Tees: the new teepads are made of pavers. I haven't seen many pads done this way, but they were done well (level and large).
Signs: the new signs are in, and they are big, bold, and beautiful. They list all the pin locations, including which pin is "active" currently (this was typically the red basket when I last played).
Elevation: this is the biggest change from the old layout to the new. The old layout wasted the one key element that Two Rivers Park provides (big valleys), but the new layout makes you throw up, down, and sometimes both on the same hole.
Tees: the new teepads are made of pavers. I haven't seen many pads done this way, but they were done well (level and large).
Signs: the new signs are in, and they are big, bold, and beautiful. They list all the pin locations, including which pin is "active" currently (this was typically the red basket when I last played).
Elevation: this is the biggest change from the old layout to the new. The old layout wasted the one key element that Two Rivers Park provides (big valleys), but the new layout makes you throw up, down, and sometimes both on the same hole.
Cons:
Not Quite Finished Yet: There are still some things that need to be done, mainly finishing tee pads. Another thing I would hope is done is the removal of the old teepads that are no longer in play, as the random concrete pads in the middle of the fairway are both unsightly and confusing to people playing the course the first time.
Lack of Trees/Technical Throws: this was the biggest problem with the old layout, and even though the new one does a much better job than its predecessor, it's still a whole lot of open throws. Great for working on accuracy and for those who hit a lot of trees in the woods, but not good at all for anyone craving a technical course. I wouldn't classify any holes on this course as "wooden."
Other Parkgoers: the back 9 on a nice day will see a lot of non-disc golfers using the park. There is a greenway that winds through the back 9 that is used by runners, walkers, and bikers. We've also had to wait for kids who were playing in the area. Keep an eye out for other people when you let the discs rip back there.
Lack of Trees/Technical Throws: this was the biggest problem with the old layout, and even though the new one does a much better job than its predecessor, it's still a whole lot of open throws. Great for working on accuracy and for those who hit a lot of trees in the woods, but not good at all for anyone craving a technical course. I wouldn't classify any holes on this course as "wooden."
Other Parkgoers: the back 9 on a nice day will see a lot of non-disc golfers using the park. There is a greenway that winds through the back 9 that is used by runners, walkers, and bikers. We've also had to wait for kids who were playing in the area. Keep an eye out for other people when you let the discs rip back there.
Other Thoughts:
For anyone remembering the old layout: Old Hole 1 is now New Hole 10. New Hole 1 starts by the pavilion closest to I-40 and Wave Country (enter the park, turn left, turn right, park in the turnabout near the pavilion).
Once the tee pads are finished, I think this course/park is maxed out for its disc golf potential. The course redesigners did the best job they could utilizing the space they had, and I think it has made the park something that should be in most Nashville players' regular rotation. It will never be in the top tier of Nashville courses, but now it has secured its place in the solid second tier (whereas before, I would have put it in the third, maybe fourth depending on the day).
Once the tee pads are finished, I think this course/park is maxed out for its disc golf potential. The course redesigners did the best job they could utilizing the space they had, and I think it has made the park something that should be in most Nashville players' regular rotation. It will never be in the top tier of Nashville courses, but now it has secured its place in the solid second tier (whereas before, I would have put it in the third, maybe fourth depending on the day).
