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La Grange, KY

Wendell Moore Park

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3.635(based on 8 reviews)
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EddieBTrue
Experience: 15.9 years 43 played 42 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Future potential, and a couple of missing points 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Since the courses' inception in 2017, those in charge of it, have steadily made improvements, including tree planting, adding benches et cetera. Although several previous reviewers have panned the 'openness' of many back nine holes, it's a matter of perspective. This is one of, if not the, longest courses in the metro Louisville area (including southern Indiana); so, at the least, a singular round is a pretty good workout. Another pro of the back nine is having the ability on a couple holes to clear out one's bag (if practicing alone particularly) and be able to watch the entire flight of the discs.

Hole #7 is what I'd consider to be the signature hole due to the undulating green field, and a kind of phalanx where there's a portion of the fairway which has a grove of trees on the right around 270 feet from the pad past open field, and to the left of it is the afore mentioned walking path which is OB. There's perhaps a ninety foot 'opening' here, and with the field sloping to the left, it's easy to throw a right-handed hyzer OB (nasty rough to the left of the path there as well); yet, if one were to attempt a forearm turnover shot from the tee, they could very well end up in the grove to the right, or so close to it, making a good approach to the basket some 300+ away is an iffy proposition. Therefore, it's also a very 'golf placement' hole to boot.

Cons:

I don't recall there being any alternate basket slips; so, given time, there is likely to be substantial wear and tear. There also aren't many amateur pads in place as yet. However, as noted in the Pros category, it's likely, over time, additional tee placement and amateur pads throughout will occur.

Other Thoughts:

I'd like to make mention the 'why' behind the 3.5 rating I've given this course. As others have reviewed previously, the back 9 is replete with 'grip-n-rip' holes; yet this only tells half the story. While mature tree's may not be in abundance directly off the tee pad, most of the holes do have mature tree's approaching the baskets, or, better yet, many newly planted trees which will one day make the course considerably more challenging. As such, a 4, or even 4.5 rating is likely to occur given another 15 years' worth of tree growth.

Also, many of the previous reviewers panned hole #1 because of it's openness. While it's true there isn't a tree in the fairway proper, there is an OB walking path all the way along the right hand side of the fairway, and the basket itself is in a little undulating 'green' portion past all the flatness. I'm not suggesting this makes the hole considerably more difficult; however, when on approach or putting, an off-target throw could end up rolling away from the basket creating a potential multi-putt scenario.

Although the course is currently (as of January 2021) 18 holes, there does appear to be room to the left of #17 to add a couple more should the park decide to so do.

Although there is considerably more 'wide open' green field than most local courses, it would be a misnomer to go in thinking 'there's no way to lose a disc on this course'. This is because of not only very thick rough through which the holes of the front 9 are positioned; but also where the lake comes into play, particularly on holes 2 and 4. Let the thrower beware!

Of note, as mentioned in previous reviews, this course is beautiful, very much akin to the ball golf variety. As such, if this kind of course appeals to you more than a more heavily wooded/technical one, then, if in the area, consider playing the New Albany Golf Course in neighboring Indiana across the Ohio river (approximately 15 miles away). It's an 18 hole DG layout on a 9 hole ball golf course. NOTE: Most of the year you must also use a golf cart; and it's pay-to-play. Another very beautiful course, akin to Wendell Moore, is another hour over into Indiana at the St. Meinrad Abbey. This is a free course, with grounds, 'immaculately' maintained. Very, very beautiful in the spring or early summer with all the green, lakes and gothic architecture throughout.
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markmcc
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Experience: 12 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Really Nice Park Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 5, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a well-constructed 18-hole course in a popular multi-use park. It offers a nice variety of hole lengths varying from 248' to 677'. There are six short tees on the longest holes that drops the max hole distance to 433' and cuts over 1000' off of the course length.

Good elevation throughout the course and some tricky sloping greens will test your game fairly.

The front nine offers some interesting woods holes, along with significant elevation across some drainage channels and a lake that is in play on a couple of holes. The back nine is much more open and longer.

Hole 3 is a great little hole across a very deep drainage channel, and requires hitting a narrow gap to land near a basket that is at the same elevation as the tee. If you hit a tree you'll drop down to a much lower elevation and scramble for a bogey four.

Hole 5 is a hard dogleg left that requires your drive to land in a fairly tight zone to be able to access the basket. Land short and you'll be pitching out and taking a bogey at best.

Excellent, new (looking) concrete teepads on every hole, along with a decent tee sign. Green Prodigy baskets are in good shape and catch fine. They can be a little tricky to spot on some of the wooded holes. Navigation was pretty easy, especially once you emerge from the woods.

Maintenance of the course deserves special mention. It was beautifully and completely mowed, and all infrastructure was in top condition. No trash to be found.

Cons:

Holes 10 - 17 play up and down a large, gentle hillside. While there are a few trees and shrubs the drives are largely open, with only the uphill or downhill element adding significant interest.

Some of the hillside holes are close enough to each other that you may choose to wait on folks playing adjacent holes. We had a couple playing one hole ahead of us that turned a drive over, with it passing directly over us on the previous holes teepad.

A busy walking trail winds throughout the course, and is in play on virtually every hole. While it does bring in an OB element on several it can create delays and potential interactions with other park visitors. Some very tight loops on the trail can have folks apparently be clear of a hole, only to reappear very quickly walking in the opposite direction.

A couple of long walks up on wooded holes to spot the basket before playing the hole.

Other Thoughts:

Saturday morning youth football was in full swing, and Hole 1 was unplayable. Started on Hole 3 and finished on Hole 18. It looks like Hole 2 could have been played as well but the crowds in that area were daunting.
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Dead Eye
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun New Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 8, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course is beautiful. There are lots of ace shots and also great long holes. Alot of great lines to throw. I think after I learn the course and it gets the concrete tees it could be my favorite course in Louisville Area.

Cons:

I think hole 3 is the one over the creek. It is one of the nastiest bush I've been in in 10 years of play. The trees that dot the course and perimeter rough is almost completely impenetrable. It is difficult to find some of the goals, easy to mix up the wrong basket on a hole or two. I am considering bringing some pruners next time I go. There's a well used walking path that goes through the course so keep an eye out for joggers.
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JNP1974
Experience: 13.3 years 24 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great new course in KY! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 19, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Beautiful Park Setting
Prodigy T1 Baskets
Challenging and easy holes
Good mix of terrain
Great tee-signs

Cons:

No tee-pads, yet
Layout is difficult to follow if you've never played here

Other Thoughts:

Great layout and distance, overall. Good mix of terrain, keeps you engaged. Tee-pads will increase overall course rating. Some of the holes can be hard to find, if you've never played here before. Reminds me a lot of Keriakes in BG.
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