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Pevio
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 188 played 120 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A rugged pitch-and-putt on steroids 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Timmons is a super fun and somewhat easy course with a variety of wooded holes that will test your control while still giving you chances to air it out once in a while. The design of the course allows you to have aggressive and conservative shots on nearly every hole and will punish shots that go off the fairway, namely, with the creek. But don't let the water hazards scare you; discs can be retrieved from nearly everywhere if you're willing to poke with a stick or get a shoe wet.

Every kind of shot will be able to stand out here. The few long holes will help the bombers. Some holes curve right or left, and most can be reached with a few different lines. Some holes favor overhand, with a steep upslope on two holes and many holes where absolute precision is required. Holes 2 and 14 favor putter drives, and most are about right for a midrange.

Death putts are super common here. With the creek lurking near the basket on half of the front nine, and other baskets on a sideslope (8, 10, 16), and drop-offs if you go long, putting is put at a premium. Furthermore, because of the shapes of many fairways, it's difficult to be parked off the tee. You may run into the foliage late near the basket, or get to the top of a hill but are left short, with a dangerous putt for birdie or par.

Open and wooded holes are mixed excellently. Every hole has some danger to get into, but the difficulty of the tee shot and the number of trees you could hit early varies significantly. Holes 11, 13, 15, and 18 are the more open holes, but they all have danger in either woods, hills, or the creek. I especially like 18 as a finishing hole, though it will be a tweener for many players. The more wooded ones are still fair, providing clear lines that anyone should be able to hit but will be more difficult the more aggressive your drive is.

A few holes favor anhyzer shots, regardless of how you throw. Holes 8, 9, 13, and 16 may be good for this, and while they all offer hyzer lines for some players, many will be throwing anhyzer. Hole 10 has an interesting high route and left route, both of which could have anhyzer shots thrown on them. This all is an indication of good course design.

There are also a lot of ace run holes. Some are rather dangerous if you run it (2, 17), but some are a little safer (4, 15).

Cons:

In all honesty, it's a rather easy course. Most of the holes under 300 feet won't provide a ton of challenge for top players, and even if you don't know your way around the course, you may find yourself with a lot of birdies. Now, it may seem like this is a good course for beginners, but there are enough trees and holes with the creek in play that this isn't quite the case. As a result, the number of people for whom this is an excellent course is quite low. That said, I think anyone should be able to enjoy themselves here at least a little.

A few holes really only favor one kind of shot. Hole 12 is the worst offender, with RHBH/LHFH being the only legit option, and hole 4 isn't much better. Overall, I think this course favors the RHBH player a little too much. There are exceptions, of course (holes 4 and 5), but that's about it.

There are no alternate pins, something that would make this course much better. I would like to see some short pins on some of the harder holes, namely 5 and 18, as well as a right pin on 12. Hole 16 has plenty of room to spread out, and if you really tried hard, you could squeeze in alternate pins on 8 and 14. Because this course is a little on the short side, I can imagine it getting repetitive after a while when every tee shot is the same. There's also the hillside between holes 16 and 9 that wasn't utilized, though it's not a grassy area and erosion could have been an issue if the course ran through there.

No par 4's. Hole 5 could be considered one, and there isn't a whole lot of room for longer holes, but it is something the course lacks that's preventing it from getting to the next level.

Other Thoughts:

This course certainly isn't the best imaginable, but it's still a fun play, and the pros far outweigh the cons. But the lack of variety and difficulty for top players prevent me from giving a high rating, though if some work is put in here, I can see a 4.0 rating being on the horizon.

A few tee signs are damaged or missing, but it's not a big deal since navigation is mostly straightforward and you should be able to see the basket from the tee. The only spot of tricky navigation is hole 12, which is across the road and might be easy to skip, since the tee of 13 is near the basket of 11.

Mud could potentially be an issue, but I can't say for certain. There is a mini creek on the fairway of 11, though. But as far as I can tell, the creek swallows up the water pretty well.
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MrFrosty
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Experience: 31 years 764 played 386 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Short , Popular And Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Timmons Park is located just north of I-375 in a residential section of Greenville . When coming into the park , you will see baskets immediately for #'s 12 & 13 . The parking lot is adequate sized , There is a large bathroom at the parking lot , You have to descend the stairs in order to access hole #1 .
The Equipment -There is a nice kiosk with a map before hole #1 . The tee pads are cement and 3 1/2 X 7' . Kind of small , but at least most of the holes are shorter . The tee signs are adequate with hole # par and distance . The baskets are blue rimmed Discatchers . There are benches at the pads . They are much needed as the course seems packed during the weekends .
The Landscape -The course was mowed and trees trimmed when I was here . A lot of work is done either by the local disc golf club or Parks Department to keep the area clean . The course has more of a park-style feel to it . Lots of the course sit in and around a large gully . The gully adds a good amount of elevation . There are some rock formations at some holes , causing your discs to sometimes ricochet and roll away. There is a creek that comes into play on many of the holes . A fair amount of trees add to tricky pin placements or drives off the tees . A couple of nice bridges complete the scene .
Course Appearance/Atmosphere . The course isn't spread out among a vast amount of land , but that area is appealing . The combination of the semi woods holes , creek that divides the hills and the rock ledges ( see hole #8 ) are picturesque . The atmosphere is light . There are some joggers that are in the lots and on the roads , and you might run into a dog walker on the fringes of the course , but mostly , it is an easy going disc golf round .
The Highlights - #1 starts you off with a 265' risk reward shot with a canopy of trees forcing an open right to left avenue . The hill is on the extreme right and the creek sits on the immediate left of the basket . Skipoffs will be punished . #6 is a straight shot to a basket flanked by trees and a creek mere feet behind the basket . #10 is an uphill drive to a basket sitting on a hill protected by a rock ledge and some tree roots willing to roll your disc to the bottom . #11 is a 320' shot to a basket sitting on a thin rock hill plateau . #14 is a short gully shot . #17 is a steep downhill midrange/putter run under a canopy of trees . #18 is a nice ending . flat and 370' , the creek is on your right and hilly woods is off to your left .
Signature Hole - A general favorite is #5 ( 425' ) it will play long because the creek follows the fairway slowly left to right . There are trees to contend with in front of you at about 260' to 270' , The basket is perched on a hill at the end . It is also one of the more scenic holes .
Disc Risk - Surprisingly lower than medium, for a course with water and some overgrowth and tightening fairways The upkeep on this course , plus the holes being fairly short and the creek walls being steep but easy to fetch your disc out of the water .help . The holes giving you the most problem will be tight lane #16 that runs left to right on the top rim of the gully and #17 if your downhill drive fades hard right/left or kicks off a branch .
The Time - It took me a little over an hour to play here , but some of it was because of the stack of people playing on a Saturday afternoon . A foursome on a normal day will get through it an average of slightly under 2 hours
The crowd of people playing this course will be a pro And a con . Parks and Rec departments feed off of public and local interest . Cities will bend the ear of places like this because if the course is frequented by out of town guests , they will spend money into the local economy ( Many cities are just getting this idea . Sheeesh ) Lots of variety in the holes .

Cons:

#1 Safety - The sides to most of this creek are steep and you could easily twist an ankle if not careful . That is , unless you are hit with a disc first . The course grounds are packed pretty tight , and some of the holes are blind shots . I won't be surprised hearing that someone gets hit every weekend day .
#2 navigation is pretty good as long as you have your map . There is a good walk where the course splits at 9-10 . Hole 12 takes you across the park road . After finishing gully hole #14 , your instinct to go to the visible pad for 17 on your right . The #15 tee pad is to your left and down the small hill . #16 is to the left and in the woods of the #15 basket .
#3 Challenge - I am mediocre and shot under par here . Very good players will shoot way under par . This shouldn't be a con , though . The course is geared for a fun round . If you want all out challenge , go to Tyger , Shoally or Holsten Creek to the east .
#4 Treks - The long walk from 9-10 is nothing compared to trudging along a thin path after #18 to the bridge , only to cross it and go up a bunch of steps to get to the car . Have your water ready .
Wear hiking boots if you have them . Some steep descents into the creek or down the #17 fairway, and up #8 .

Other Thoughts:

This course gives you everything that it has , and it has a lot . Variety of holes , and an almost proportionate amount of right and left angled holes . Many improvements have gone into Timmons , and it has paid off in the amount of people that frequent the course . You can always value a course by the amount and the variety of players that use it . I saw newbies playing with locals , a player being introduced to the game . several groups of accomplished players going for risk/reward shots near the creek . and even a couple of what I think were Mennonites in full dress ( that might have been a first for me ) playing and having a good time . The Fun Factor here is through the roof . I know it grabbed ahold of me early in the round . The course may be short but it's not gimmicky . Thank You Greenville parks and Rec and Upstate Disc Golf Club for keeping this course fun and allowing me to enjoy a part of my Saturday here .

My Recommendation - This course can accommodate everyone from the curious and novice to the tournament tested veterans . I can't imagine anyone not having fun and passing their experiences on to others . If I was local , I would be here all the time with my friends . When driving down toward Columbia or up towards North Carolina , it's easy to detour down rt 25 , up or down I-385 or across I-85 to enjoy this course . Play It !!!!
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MadGame32
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.2 years 69 played 69 reviews
3.00 star(s)

First Upstate Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 12, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Great tee pads.
-All tee signs have distances.
-All goals in great shape.
-Challenging technical holes with tight windows.
-Easy to follow flow.
-Very clean course.
-Lots of elevation.
-Many challenging putt angles

Cons:

-Very short holes in general.
-No layout on tee signs

Other Thoughts:

This was the first course I have played in the upstate area. I agree with earlier reviews. This is a great course for beginner to intermediate (and anyone that needs to work on their short game.

Each hole presents variable looks with challenging elevation change. You not only need to navigate trees, but you also need to be on the correct side of each goal to avoid death putts.

There is a creek that meanders through most of the course that was clear when we played and not particularly deep in any area. It is not really a risk for lost discs.

The one thing I missed most when I played this course was room to drive for significant distance. There were really only 2-3 holes over 330 ft, but I did enjoy the 18th hole at 375.

Due to the lack of length, I could only really give the course a 3, but it is an excellent place to sharpen your short game. Get good here, and you will be trouble on any course.

3/29/21 Update:

Out of the 68 courses I have reviewed, this is where this course ranks along with similarly rated courses:
Rank-Course, Location
30-The Firecracker, Fountain Inn, SC
31-Granbury City DGC, Granbury, TX
32-Owens Field Park, Columbia, SC
33-Hampton Park Baptist Church DGC, Greenville, SC
34-Pecan Grove West, Sherman TX
35-Weatherford DGC, Weatherford, TX
36-Timmons Park, Greenville, SC
37-Crooked Creek Park, Chapin, SC
38-USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
39-Trails DGC, Anderson, SC
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epegr107
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good little course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 6, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is great for beginners to intermediate players. Most of the holes are very reachable par 3s that will provide a good challenge for players at that level. This course provides a good number of technical shots through the woods and quite a few opportunities for ace runs.

Cons:

Signage: most of the signs on the course are missing at this point.
General upkeep: at times in the summer, the grass goes too long without being cut.

Other Thoughts:

This course includes mostly shorter shots with a lot of those being in wooded areas. Great course for casual players
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vatology
Experience: 5 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Timmons 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 17, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

They did a good job taking advantage of the elevation in this course. The park is not very big, but they managed to squeeze all 18 holes in it. Most holes are rather short so it is a good course if you don't have a very long drive, with a few chances for eagles.

Cons:

Some holes are missing signs, also the course flows pretty well and its easy to follow, but some better signage would be good in some parts.
It can get a little crowded.
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Bennybennybenny
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.1 years 305 played 287 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Wow! Quite Appealing! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jan 16, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Knowing for years that this was a short course, I didn't think it was going to be as great as it really was. While most holes here are pretty straightforward, there are some that are quite tricky, and a few that are long.

-I always like it when the baskets are of different color, they have dark blue belts, so they are easy to see because of the dark color.

-Has plenty of unique fairways. While many baskets are straight ahead, some holes force you to go left or right. And hole 5 is a very fun dogleg right par 3. I birdied it yesterday and felt pretty awesome since it's 425' long.

-The elevation here was surprisingly more of a factor than it appears on the media. The holes that are downhill have a lot more elevation than you'd think if you haven't played here before. Many previous reviewers mentioned #17 so you'll look forward to that hole because of the major downhill, but there are a few holes here with elevation that comes close to #17's. #2 is a straight downhill ace run with the creek just a few feet behind the basket. Due to elevation loss of at least 20 feet, and the hole being around 200', it's difficult to not go long. #3 is back up the hill through a mando gate. And there is more than just those few holes.

-The creek is in play on most of the front nine and on about three holes on the back. Makes a common appearance but it's a good one.

-While #17 is the signature hole by most standards, I'm going to pile on and say it's an awesome straight down ace run. You are throwing from the highest to lowest point point of the park basically. But my favorite hole was #12. #12 is down a rather big hill and is a forced righty backhand hole because of one gap. The creek is behind the basket. There is death all around the left side. Lefties may hate this hole but it is the most scenic hole in my opinion.

Cons:

-Nothing here is really that bad in all honesty. I don't like #9, I think it's a very annoying short hole that was made just to irritate higher rated players. The fairway is like 5' wide and the creek is around 10' left of the tee-pad or less. So you're destined to go the creek. The mando tree left of the "fairway" points to the right and eliminates the idea of throwing a sidearm around the creek. This was my only bogey, and I birdied the two longest holes.

-A couple of holes here are filled with severely exposed roots. Erosion may become a real problem within a few years. #6 blew my mind with the roots close to the basket.

-Course could surely use new tee signs because many are gone.

-#13 is straight ahead but there is a tree straight ahead close to the pad with a couple overhead branches. It's tough to stay in bounds on this hole because of that. It's 300' uphill and the road is left of the fairway.

Other Thoughts:

-Timmons was better than I expected. It has quite a bit of elevation, a great variety of par 3's, and for it being in a rough part of town, it sure is pretty. You'll definitely want to take a photo of a few holes here.

-Starts off where placement is critical. Holes 1 and 2 can be unforgiving because the creek is close by. Holes 3 and 4 have mandos, and it continues to get tricky on the front nine. I shot a 25 on the front and a 23 on the back. There is plenty of evidence to support that the front nine is harder. The back nine has a little more elevation, and less risky tee shots. And the ace runs can definitely be aced by rec players. Only hole that truly seemed dangerous on the back was #16 because it plays on the side of the huge hill, so rollers can occur.

-Course was quite crowded when I played; it seems like the locals thoroughly enjoy this course and I think you will too. Unless you really want to see long distance. But in all fairness, holes 5 and 18 will seem like tweeners to some of you because of them being long.
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bjreagh
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 27.6 years 350 played 317 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 30, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Enjoyable 18 hole park-style course containing a nice mix and variety of holes. Many holes are short enough giving you your basic par 3 with some birdie chances and even an a couple ace runs, but no hole is a guarantee with the amount of elevation (up and down) nicely used, plus you have to avoid the small creek in play on many holes. There are a few holes where you do have the chance for longer drives (11, 18 for example).

Much of the course is in your typical park area- mowed grass, several mature trees, and little to no undergrowth anywhere. There are a couple holes on the back that do play through some more heavily wooded areas adding to the overall mix in hole style.

There were good concrete tees for each hole and the baskets, though older, were fine. Navigation was pretty easy the first time using some common sense and the map here on DGCR, despite the lack of tee signs and next tee signs (* see Cons below).

The creek is definitely in play on several holes, but is only a factor for adding strokes and not a disc losing hazard as the water was low and clear and relatively easy to retrieve discs. (Water did not look nasty or polluted as mentioned in some earlier reviews, so maybe an improvement or just lucky timing?)

Cons:

Biggest negative is that many of the tee signs were missing, so most of the time no hole number or distance, though some of the tee pads had this info on them (somebody should just write it on all the tee pads.) I am sure there were 18 tee signs at one point in time, but some people just don't let others have nice things.

The only real navigational hurdle was finding #12, which is the only hole across the road- #13 tee is very close to #11 basket, and from the looks of the dirt path, it seems many locals just skip #12 (which I personally thought was a fun hole, despite the short walk up the hill and across the road). The map on DGCR clearly shows where it is, glad I printed it off!

Seemed to be a popular course for the locals, being a bit crowded even on a weekday afternoon. Since there are holes that play down each side of the creek, you have to be alert for players and discs on the other side, and may have to wait for them to finish their hole before you can safely play yours.

Other Thoughts:

I really liked Timmons. Not the hardest course ever, but definitely not dull. With a good variety of holes it was just really fun to play (and was a nice change of pace having just played Langley Pond that morning and IDGC the day before, giving me a mental and physical break before tackling nearby Pipeline, Tyger, and Grand Central.)

This course appeals to a wider range of skill levels and really has something to offer for just about everyone. Recommended for everyone to play here at least once or twice.
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RollingRoadkill
Experience: 14 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Decent course with warts 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 12, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Short holes. Simple arrangement. Good use of terrain.

Cons:

Congested, tight fairways on the front nine. Unforgiving of bad shots. No hole diagrams. No map. Serious flow issues: 1->2, 11->12, 14->15->16->17. Very small tee pads.

Other Thoughts:

This is actually a good course once you know the layout. Someone put some real thought into most of the holes, but that was some time ago.

#12 seems like an afterthought or a later change. Perhaps one of the holes had to be replaced for some reason.

The front nine is very tight and technical, demanding good shot choices and execution. The back nine combines open and tight holes with elevation changes, even offering a few opportunities to use an actual driver (11,13,18).
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trotline32
Experience: 10.1 years 13 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Descent 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 18, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Pros:
Length of Course - Not too Long not too short
Hole Difficulty - Holes aren't too long so you don't have to have a ton of distance to be competitive.

Cons:

Cons:
Poorly Marked - Not every hole is marked on the tee box. If you don't know the course you will NEVER find the 12th tee box!
Water - Be prepared to get wet. Around half of the holes are right next to a creek. Some of the basket placements are very unforgiving.

Other Thoughts:

Overall I wasn't impressed with the course. It felt as though the course had began to deteriorate. There are several holes that are blind from the tee box and yet there are no signs at most of the tee boxes indicating the hole layout. There also isn't an overview map available to help with locating the next tee box. Had I not watched this course being played on YouTube I never would have found the tee box for #12. I like the terrain but I'm not crazy about the basket placement. Some baskets are on a steep hill and some are a mere few feet from the creek. This makes for some very unforgiving putts.
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sjberry2017
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.8 years 51 played 19 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A pretty good short course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 6, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Even though the baskets are older Discatchers, they still catch well.

The course uses the elevation and creek very effectively.

There are a couple holes where you can really rip a disc, specifically 5, 13 and 18

Not too many issues with maintenance, aside from a few graffiti issues

Most holes have benches, and there are a couple trash cans along the course in good locations

There are bathrooms in the parking lot

Flow isn't too big of an issue except for one hole, although there are a few twists and turns throughout the course

The course plays host to an annual tournament, the Upstate Classic, which will be played for the 17th time this fall.

Cons:

There can be some vandalism issues now and then

Signage on the whole is pretty poor, but navigation isn't the most difficult overall

Hole 11's fairway has something that appears to be mud but probably isn't

Hole 12's straight at the basket line can be pretty well covered by tree branches

You have to cross the main park road to play hole 12, which can be easy to miss

Hole 5 is a par 3, and seems to require an incredible shot and putt to get a birdie. I list this as a con because there are several other spots where the pin could have been moved which have created a reachable but still difficult par 3. However, it's still a very fun hole

Other Thoughts:

Timmons Park is an older, but still very good, disc golf course in the Upstate. It plays in and around a little valley in a nice older city park with a creek. Most holes are reachable, but there are some placement shots as well. The front 9 is a bit more technical than the back nine, being crammed around the creek and ballfield towards the back of the park. However, these are some very fun holes which have many basket placements close to the creek, and can create some fun risk/reward shots. There are also some very tight windows off the tee which make tee shots difficult, but also fun. The back 9 plays a bit more open, with more room between the holes. There are a couple tee shots dealing with trees, but for the most part the holes feel more open. The back nine also uses the elevation effectively. You can definitely tell that it's an old course, but it doesn't feel run down, rather just worn in. There are some abandoned tee and pin locations which I think add a neat sense of history to the course. I don't really think the lack of tee signs really detracts from the course, although a few next tee signs would be a good addition on a couple holes. Overall though, this is a really fun course to play; there are some ace runs, some classic disc golf, and a few strategic holes. I always love having a chance to play a round at Timmons Park.

Specific thoughts on some holes which I just want to mention:

I've aced hole 2, which is also a good risk/reward hole; you can either run the ace or short birdie putt, or can play a hyzer layup shot to get a layup par or a longer birdie putt.

They are building a neighborhood behind the park, and have recently fenced off an area behind hole 4 where a very bad shot could potentially find its way over the fence. Hopefully this doesn't become a concern later.

Hole 5 is one of my favorite holes on the course; you can either play to and around the turn for a shorter upshot, or throw long, past the trees, to a secondary fairway up top with a longer but more open upshot. I do wish they hadn't moved the pin so far around the turn, but rather had put it further back up the hill from where it had been. Then the pin would be reachable with a very nice drive. However, where it is now is a great green, so it really is what it is, which is to say a bit of a tweener hole.

Hole 9 may feel very restrictive, but there is a RH thumber line through the left gap to the pin.

Hole 10 has what feels like the most uncomfortable teepad on the course, with a large tree to the right that it feels like you can hit with your follow-through; the green on this hole is really fast as well, with long rollaways a likely scenario for missed putts and upshots

There is a RHBH hyzer line on hole 12 that sets you up nicely for a par. It's kind of a difficult angle; I feel like this is probably the worst hole on the course.

Hole 14 is a fun ace run; I've had one chain out. The pin was moved about six inches right in preparation for a teepad move that never materialized; oh well, still a fun hole.

Hole 17 is the classic Upstate top-of-the-world shot, really fun.

I feel like Hole 18 is probably one of the prettiest on the course. It also feels a bit like a tweener hole for someone like myself, who can only throw around 330-350' max; a birdie is possible but really unlikely, while a par is pretty routine. However, the woods to the left and creek to the right definitely present some danger if your throw is off line; this is a great finishing hole.


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Rappel_Welch
Experience: 6 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Course needs some work. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 14, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Well designed course, lots of challenges such as water, trees, visibility. Nicely wooded area. Trails are well-maintained for the most part.

Cons:

Poor signage. The creek and many of the grassy areas appear polluted with sewage. I don't mind getting a little dirty or wet, but this course needs attention.

Other Thoughts:

The location and the course are good overall. They are currently rebuilding one of the creek bridges. I would play here again in a heartbeat if I wasn't concerned about the pollution.
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lammersk
Experience: 10.8 years 37 played 12 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Great Little Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Timmons is a small municipal park where someone put some thought and effort into making an above average course. While there are no spectacular, "signature" pins, there are also no bad ones. I like the neon green pins with blue baskets and bands; they may look a little tacky, but they were also the easiest baskets to spot that I've run across. The use of the woods, hills, and stream is excellent.

Cons:

Serious: Signs - There is no map at the beginning of the course. Many of the tees have no sign whatsoever and those that do are minimal, without a map of the fairway or directions to the next tee. Most of the time I was able to track down the next tee with a little searching, but I could not find 12 and eventually went on to play the next pin. It wasn't until I was near the end of the course and saw some locals crossing the street that I realized the tee for 12 was over there.

Minor: There were a couple places where the hills got a little steep as you walked down them and some stairs or a rope between two trees to hold onto would have been helpful, but that may more be a symptom of my age than a real problem; the kids playing the course did not seem to be bothered.

Other Thoughts:

I was in Greenville for a single day and only had time to play this course once. That's a shame, because I think that once you figure this course out, and aren't wandering around trying to find the next tee, it would be even more enjoyable. It's not a course set up for serious competitors, but it's a solid course where you can play a quick, fun round with a decent amount of challenege.
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Sketto
Experience: 12.4 years 147 played 10 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A great small course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 24, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Well maintained teepads
- Good signage. You can't get lost.
- A surprisingly beautiful, little park.
- Though full of short par 3's, some of them are really quite tricky, requiring some touch.
- A great beginner course since it's not a bomber course, but also a great way for a veteran player to practice approaches and some ob-threatening putts.
- A course that really rewards simple, accurate throws over any huge drives. You'll only use driver a couple times at most.
- Good use of the water hazard on a bunch of holes. You'll be able to retrieve the disc though if you go in.
- A good mixture of whole types and a surprisingly good use of elevation and water, as well as woods/fields.

Cons:

It's short. Mostly par 3's. If you only wanna throw huge drives every time, this ain't the course for you.

Other Thoughts:

If you're a frequent player, play this course as a great way to play a quick round and work on medium approaches and putts that require some touch and skill. For such a short course, very well done.
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St0rmbringer
Experience: 12.6 years 44 played 6 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Compares Favorably 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 22, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

This park is beautiful, well-maintained and easy to access. There is manicured grass in the fairways of the open holes. The rough along the wooded fairways is controlled. Each hole offers some kind of reasonable challenge.

Cons:

It ISN'T long. Players with big drives will be frustrated a bit. There was a section of creek that could eat discs. It was a bit wider than the rest and knee-high with water weeds.

Other Thoughts:

This was the third course played on a Disc Golf weekend that included North Georgia Canopy Tours, Sandy Creek (Athens, GA) and Va-Du-Mar (Boiling Springs, SC). My fellow enthusiasts and I all agreed that Timmons, while not as challenging as the others would have been our pick for the course we wanted within walking distance from our houses. Will have to play it again!
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TOURNEYPLAYER
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.1 years 54 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

My Home Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 31, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course is the best in Greenville and the only 18 hole course in the Downtown area. It fits with the character of the city very well.

The first thing that stands out is this property is small. I have seen 9 hole courses with more land than this has. but they managed to put 18 good to great holes and make it work.

The creek is a major part of the course and it comes into play on holes: 1,2,5,7,8,9,10,11,12, and 18. I have played this course countless times and it never fails that I end up in the creek at some point.

the front and back are pretty different from eachother. the Front nine has a lot more birdie opportunity and is where I usually try to get my score down. The back nine has some longer, more treacherous holes, (10,11,12,18) Hole 5 is prob the toughest 2 on the course from my perspective. Its a 350+ dogleg right with an OB creek on the right. and the whole fairway is on the side of a hill, sloping towards the creek.

Timmons also has a good bit of variety. Left doglegs, right doglegs, uphill, downhill, straight tunnels. It has everything.

Cons:

The parking lot is a little close on a few holes.

There are vandals that feel the need to deface these baskets with profanity and that drives me crazy

People may complain about it being too short. but these courses can really mold you into a better golfer. you need to control your disc, stay away from the creek and throw straight.

Other Thoughts:

Please visit this gem. It wont take long to play, and it will be an enjoyable day. the trees provide some nice cover from the SC heat and this is the oldest Course in the Upstate.
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Drewpy
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 2, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great elevation changes, good combination of open shots vs tight shots, good average distance on holes, good combination of left-turn/right-turn/straight shots.

Cons:

Very wet, no LONG holes.

Other Thoughts:

Nice little course, convenient location, best in area.
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prerube
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 16.8 years 274 played 235 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Felt like a 9 holer that someone stretched out to 18. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 21, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

2 loops of 9 holes. There was a crowd, so being able to start on 10, then play the front 9 later, helped us avoid several large groups.

Clear concrete tees with benches and some signage.

Holes 7 and 8 were scenic holes with character. 14 was a super short over the valley shot.

Good amount of elevation and variety of shots. Creek was used well without being gimmicky.

Cons:

Minimal tee signage with odd flow and no navigational signs.

I never saw a second tee on any hole.

course was cluttered. If you over throw basket 6 you are directly on 3's fairway. many holes played close to other fairways.

Mando arrow was broken for 7, so there was no way to know the intended flight path. 8 had 2 large trees directly infront of the tee pad.

several holes ended at tee pads for holes that were not the next hole you are to play, making it easy to skip holes.
Hole 12 felt like an after thought since hole 11 ends at 13's tee, but you cross the road for 12. 14 ends at 17's tee. The whole course had a confusing flow and lack of tee signs often made it worse.

4 baskets were visable from tee one. which could create confusion, but it also shows how cluttered the course is.

13 played very close to the road creating a clear safety issue. (which did not matter because half the groups were throwing at basket 16 from tee 13)

Other Thoughts:

because of the basket positions on the hills, luck comes into play as much as skill. 2 people in the same group can hit the same line, land in the same spot and one will stick the other will roll 100 feet down the hill.

I was glad I played the back 9 first because I liked ending with holes 7, 8, and 9. 2 scenic holes and a "holy sh!t that is tight" hole. It also led to a long hot birdie streak at the end of the round.
This course compliments Century park very well, but I think Century Park was superior. This course needs better signage with navigational signage to offset the goofy flow, too many holes felt like they were added as after thoughts.
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StPaulie
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.6 years 113 played 45 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Timmons 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 26, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very nice course located close to downtown Greenville. Very well designed and fun course to play. This is a very technical but very long course, the shot variety called for is great and I love the elevation change. The small creek running thru the course provides interest and challenge without the specter of having your disc eaten buy an errant throw. The wooded holes all have good lines available with often a choice of hyzer or anhyzer shots. There are concrete pads at each hole many benches and trash cans available. This was one of the cleanest parks I have played, I don't think I found any trash laying on the ground. The baskets are fairly old and some are a little rusty but they all caught my disc well and that is the point. There are some interesting basket placements with 12 on the steep side hill being my favorite. A disc could pop out and roll a long way here. Navigation was fairly easy except for 12 which I missed completely. While I would call this a very beginner friendly course there is sufficient challenge along with several legit ace runs to keep the experienced players happy. A ran into several locals who were all friendly and helpful. There is obviously a very active disc golf community here. Unfortunately I did not have time to stay and play doubles.

Cons:

Some of the signs were missing and of course I missed hole 12. A next tee sign at 11 would be very helpful here. There were some kids playing in the creel behind the basket for hole 2. Not wanting to hit any kids I was forced to play very short. This is a great hole with creek right behind the basket

Other Thoughts:

This is a very fun course to play. If I am ever back in the Greenville area I would love to play here again.
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tiger5
Experience: 13.8 years 23 played 23 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 18, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very SOLID course in my opinion. Great mix of elevation throughout the entire course. You need a variety of shots to score well, this is probably one of the better wooded courses I've played in terms of difficulty and variety. Every hole has something different that will challenge your ability to shape shots around trees and control your distance.
For being a wooded course you get the breakout the driver a good bit. The back 9 is tougher than the front 9, but the front 9 requires more control. Several tight fairways that will test you, and a lot of elevation practically on every hole.
Pretty easy to navigate, hole #12 is across the street easy to skip if you haven't played before. None of the water is bad enough to where you'll lose a disc.
Really enjoyed this course and I'd recommend it to anyone in the area or passing through.

Cons:

Restrooms were locked.
- I really don't have anything bad to say other than maybe next tee signage (it's there just make it more noticeable or more benches and trash cans, but I feel like you could say that about pretty much any course.
- It lacks the degree of risk / reward that will cause you to lose a disc. No water to throw over or shot that makes you nervous to throw. There you go....

Other Thoughts:

I took two guys who just started playing and they said they enjoyed it more that the other courses in the Greenville area. Honestly, I think they got better from playing this course because it forced them to control their shots and they realized that elevation can really effect your score once that disc starts rolling downhill.
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Connor Jones
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.8 years 76 played 34 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun little course. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 3, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is pretty fun.

Plenty of elevation to keep you entertained, excellent use of the land available.

Nice little creek flowing through a lot of the holes, I'm always a fan of well placed OB and there are a couple pin placements that make you think about your shot selection.

Tons of benches out here, almost on every hole, maybe on every single hole, I don't remember.

The teesigns are nothing special but they get the job done, the distances all seemed accurate which is a pro over a lot of courses.

Another thing that has become a huge thing I view is greens and green speed, this course has some very fun ones that definitely make you think about the angle that you are coming at the pin, some very quick ones here, I love it.

Cons:

The teepads are a bit narrow, I think the length of them was alright, just wish they were a bit wider.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun little course, I think for backhands I used a putter and a roc almost the entire time, only needed a driver for some flicks, I played really poorly and still shot +2 or so, so it's a pretty easy course.

If you are in the area you SHOULD check it out, it was certainly fun, which to me is always the biggest pro about a course.
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