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.

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.

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.

Since I was in town visiting inlaws I was looking for some quality golf to take my mind off visiting the inlaws! Wendell Moore at least took my mind off the family visit, but I was left lacking after the front 9.

When I walked up I immediately went to the kiosk and thought I was looking at hole #1 and I was like, "Wow, GREAT opening hole." Sadly, that was #3. Number 1 is just a generic ho-hum wide-open field shot. But it does have a nice scenic view of the local prison, so there's that.

My enthusiasm went up dramatically when I stepped up to hole #2...Now this was golf (I'll get into a hole break down later). From #2 through #10 the course was a ton of fun. Nicely laid out shots that took power and precision. But after #10 it became just another 'grip-and-rip' 300' to 650' slightly uphill, slightly down hill shot navingating the only tree in the way. Sigh. But what can you do on a gentle hillside with scant trees? Thankfully #17 and #18 (especially 18) were fun holes

Here's my view of the holes...

#1 - Already mentioned, but just a pedestrian shot.
#2 - From the long, a really quality 300' drive through the trees to a fast, sloping green.
#3 - is superb, signature hole. Over a ravine, up a hill to a basket guarded by large two large trees
#4 - is a nice, short hole on another down sloping green
#5 - a power shot around an island of trees, hyzering back toward a blind basket
#6 - Straight foward, power laserbeam shot through a gap in the trees
#7 - Is your first bomber hole, over 500'. First time to really uncork you longest flyer
#8 - Short Anhyzer/hyzer shot around a small knot of trees
#9 - Long, turn over shot that takes you into the open field holes
#10 - slight down hill 370' footer with -0- trees
#11 - Now back up hill 370 with 1 tree to avoid
#12 - And now downhill...-0- trees...see a trend?
Wash...rinse...repeat. Sigh.

Other notable holes...#15 from the long is a fun empty the bag out kind hole

#16 is a 650 uphill snoozer
#17 reverse of 16
#18 is a great finisher...300' on a fairway that slopes to the left. Hyzer shots can go a very long way if they fly the basket!

Once you reach the middle of the course and turn a slow 360 degrees, you'll see baskets and tee pads everywhere. If you don't know where you're throwing, it's easy to target the wrong, well, target! And if the course is busy, you better have eyes in the back of your head or at minimum a spotter to keep you from being brained by an errant shot.

And the walking track that meanders through the course is down right dangerous for walkers and those who don't have a clue about disc golf. I'm sure folks get hit constantly out here.

The mid part of the course is just boring. Anyone with decent skill and above average power can shred this place

The baskets on this course - for me - catch as if they attract plastic like magnets attract Iron. The Prodigy baskets are superb, I love putting on them.

Also digged the long grippy tee pads, never worried about slipping.

As for aesthetics, the place is gorgeous, the park area absolutely beautiful

Navigation isn't bad if you look for the black tag on the pokes of the basket pointing you toward the next hole.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.