Pros:
After reading the reviews and checking the distances to these baskets , I was uncertain as to how this 20 hole THE JUNGLE course was going to play . I pulled up to the entrance to the park to check in and receive a scorecard with a map on it . Surprise ! Nobody working on the 4th of July , so pay by envelope and figure it out on your own . I saw a row of baskets on my left and parked a couple of hundred yards down the road and checked out a kiosk next to one of the main buildings . I heard they had a disc shop in there , but the building was closed , too . I checked the kiosk and went to the first tee , which the first 3 holes DO follow back up the grade to the park entrance . The tee signs were a painted white Mississippi shape with hole number , flight path direction and distance , which I don't know if they were always correct . The baskets were what looked like an old school yellow banded Discatcher , but with single chains . The yellow helps you locate them more easily so you don't have to walk up the fairway to find them , but the single chains almost guarantee a good putt or 2 bouncing out . The cement tees show their age and are short , but they grip okay .There are posts on a lot of these holes that have hooks to hold several bags . Large blue trash containers and a few benches are out on this course as added amenities . Once in the woods ( you will be there permanently for the next 17 holes ) , if you lack a map , you will start guessing . There are yellow posts sticking out of the ground after many of these baskets and are there to help guide you to the next tee . The course has an odd flow and sometimes there are paths going several different ways after finishing your hole . The only salvation is that the hole range from 140' to 320' , so you don't get too far away from the tees . Some of these basket placements are just downright fun . I likes #6 which is a short ( 145' ) tight straight ahead putter toss to a basket that sits ob a mound . Overshoot it and it will possibly roll into a small crevice with little trees in abundance to protect the basket . #10 will put some guesswork into your throw with an improbable path to the basket at 253' . A good longer throw was #15 , a tight line going long , left and ending downhill 300' , to the basket on the flat . Many risk reward holes on this course . Taking chances on these normally won't kill any hopes of a par , just because of the short distances and you being able to make it back to the basket on your second shot most of the time . Surprisingly enough , there is some elevation on this course . The better players will eat this 20 holer up , but might entertain themselves with a " skins game " along the way , while the casuals , newbies and out of towners will really enjoy this course . How much bad can this course be , since it is 20 holes , and a walk down the road yields another 20 holer , totaling 40 holes within a few hundred yards . Everyone can take SOMETHING from this course .It's a quick play where you can finish in under an hour if you can navigate this . My signature hole ? Either , # 17 , 320' , and a flat hyzer right in tight space , or #18 , a great finishing hole that you can throw way out on the split pad and bring it back . or the more conventional straight tight shot with brush and trees on both sides .
Cons:
#1 the $4 park entry fee . I don't mind paying to play by any means , but I don't like to do the park's work for them . I had no change , so I took the envelope at the entrance , filled out both the envelope and my receipt , had no change , so I gave them a $5 bill , and received no map or direction for my fee . #2 Navigation . Some of the yellow poles were either missing or laying on its side away from any paths . NEXT tee signs would help . #3 Maybe clean up the paths , since there was some growth popping up all over the course , cut a couple of trees in the fairways and clear the cobwebs , which were abundant on the course . Not that cobwebs should be a gripe if your drive ends off course , but I ran into them on the fairway paths . and going from basket to next tee . This means that the course isn't being played regularly . Bring bug spray . I played in July and was being assaulted on every hole , even though I did spray .
Other Thoughts:
I actually thought this course was much older than it was because of the short holes and the way it was set up , but I don't want the thought to discourage you .I wasn't very generous with my rating ( I even bumped it a half point because of the other course in the park ) , but it had more to do with the course equipment and course care . After 3 nondescript holes to warm you up on the outside of the woods , the fun begins in the woods . Little bridges , yellow poles , and even some tree chopping with your midranges . The course tells you " It's not personal that you hit my trees , You make it up on the next hole " . Where else can you play 40 different holes of disc golf after locking your car door . My recommendation , If local , or anywhere in the Holly Springs , Ole Miss or Memphis area , PLAY IT !! Even combine it with the Ole Miss and T E Avent courses down the road or Lattimer or lost Indian .