Looking at the pictures here on DGCR, I had thought this new course might be getting slightly overrated, and expected to have to struggle to agree with its current 4.0 rating. But what a surprise! The elevation that rolls throughout the park combines wonderfully with some really solid design. The distances are fun for even a Rec to Intermediate arm like mine. The amenities are going in very well (almost all of the first set of teepads are in - well sized concrete, level, etc. - and the signage is excellent). I've got no problem agreeing with the other reviewers: this is already a 4.0.

Don't let the first hole dissuade you (it's a little vanilla 300 footer to loosen up your arm), from hole 2 through the finish, you'll find tree gaps just wide enough to suit the hole distances, rolling fairways and greens (watch out for hole 4: don't be overly tempted to ace run it straight... the slope drops off toward the lake long!), and intended lines of flight that work well for a full variety of 'handedness'. Many times, you come to a new hole here and think you can just go for it, only to find that the approaches can be deceptively tricky. Placement is often as important as distance, with the basket positions fair, but often guarded by the foliage.

And the maintenance here feels almost like a golf course. I mean that in a good way. Many ball golf style DG courses emphasize massive hole lengths, while the Wendell Moore course keeps things more reasonable and fun for a range of players. I saw groups out here with skill levels ranging from casual to advanced. The course will work extremely well for a family outing or for a tournament.

Other positives include a great course kiosk, map, 19 (practice target left of the first tee) excellent green Prodigy baskets with webbed chain & deep cages, easy course flow (except between 2 & 3, which was actually necessary), and some hints that there might be more to come: on hole six, they've cleared a viewing lane down to the left of the pin, where you'll see a beautiful little trickling waterfall pool. New pin someday down that way?

In all, this may be my new favorite Louisville area course. I always pay tribute to the late, lamented Coyote Trace, and really enjoy Seviren Lang, but Wendell Moore had me thinking of my local Lincoln Ridge in terms of fun lines and playability. And that's a really good thing!

Though there is plenty of signage warning the non-disc golfer, the winding path does meander throughout the park, and it will be the player's responsibility to always be aware of where walkers are, in relation to your throw. The path helps define challenging OB lines for competitive play, but casual chuckers may not play as carefully as needed (especially on holes like #13, which plays to a path-bordered peninsula with two spots walkers can be hard to see).

The last (4) of the long tees are boxed and graveled, ready for a concrete pour (likely being done the first half of September, since they're including this course for the Charlie Vettiner Open). Though there is already a bridge on hole 3 down in the ravine, it's steep enough down there to need a small set of steps on either side, especially when wet. There's a picnic table within 30 feet of the gap you need to throw through on hole 2, and a bench and trash can in front of the long 7th tee. Hope they move those. The gnarly tree that defines the left to right bend on hole 9 is unfortunately dead.

I had a little trouble finding the "Wendell Moore" park sign (on the opposite side of the road), so other first timers might also look for the "Oldham County Aquatic Center" signs, then spot the disc golf course sign to get where you're meant to be.

You might want to take a map if it's your first time playing, if only to get to hole 3. Otherwise, most of the time, every next tee is visible from the basket you just completed. Oh, and there are only signs at the six short tees. Not sure if they intend to do concrete in the future?

When I visited for the first time, I threw sets from the long and the short tees, and was having a great time until I nosed up my drive on 14, and the breeze lifted and tossed it just behind a group walking between 12 & 13. I felt really bad about getting anywhere near other players, but glad I got to meet ihatepickles as a result (apologies, again!)

Reviewer Background as of this writing: played 299 courses and written 283 reviews, via skills hovering around a 900 rating, with folks ranging from age 7 to 87, so I try to write reviews helpful to all.

Beautiful course with a good mix of open holes and slightly wooded holes.
Well designed and in great condition.
Solid mix of easy and difficult holes requiring a variety of shots.
Mix of hilly and flat terrain.

Still not fully complete, missing tee pads that are still being put in.
Brush line/tree line is pretty thick and full of poison ivy. I've picked up poison ivy twice while here. Pretty easy to lose a disc if thrown deep into the woods.
Holes are a bit confusing at first, but the main info board does a decent job of showing all the holes.

Walking trail winds its way around the course, so make sure you watch out for walkers.

Absolutely beautiful course that was very well maintained. Great mix of shorter but challenging holes and with 6 holes over 400 ft with the longest being 677 ft it gives those who like to air it out a chance to rip it. David Greenwell did a real nice job designing with several obstacles right were you would like to attack the holes. Placement is key on alot of the shots. Rewards shots that are well placed and just not how far you can throw it, even though that's helps too on many holes.

Very few things to complain about with this course. It does sit in the middle of a great park for walkers and runners that you need to be aware of. Also there are currently only about 4 concrete pads as it is new and they are still working on it. It also can be a little difficult to find next hole sometimes but found all with little trouble.

A definite must course to play. First time I have played and easily all ready one of my favorites. My son and I had a great time and can`t wait to come back and play again. Only reason for 4 star instead of 5 star is the tee pads not in place yet. but when there are it will be quite a place. Well Done!