1) This wooded Gem in Nashville is set in a beautiful multi-use park (with a full separate 18 Hole advanced course as well) and has all the amenities of a well funded, extremely popular park. Pavilions everywhere, tons of parking, sports fields, ball courts, playgrounds, bathrooms, etc. The course does a phenomenal job of utilizing unused park property and avoids the crowded park almost entirely throughout.

2) Heavily wooded, short distances, tight lines, every hole is an ace run if you have the courage (event he Par 4's if you are brave enough).

3) Toes the line extremely well of being a tight technical wooded course that "can" give better players fits, while being an unpunishing beginner course. Regardless of your skill level you can find ways to have fun here and challenge yourself.

4) Turf tee pads that have seen a lot of play and love (not great but at least it's something), Prodigy baskets (not my favorite but they are sufficient), ample tee signs with all relevant information, and the occasional next tee sign where needed throughout.

5) Definitely a perfect introduction to woods courses and controlling low speed discs on angles for younger players and beginners. A super fun course filled with ace runs and birdie or die holes for more skilled players. Entire course can probably be played with a putter if you throw putters over 275 feet. As most holes are much shorter than that, some right at that, and only the Par 4's exceed that.

6) Great use of elevation throughout, coupled with the canopy the trees provide, make shorter distances play much longer and vice versa. Very creative use of a small portion of property overall.

7) Each hole has a well defined fairway, a clear intended line to hit, fair greens, and no real feel bad holes or near impossible asks from the tee. Navigation is easy and intuitive and the flow makes sense.

8) No distance required. Whether you struggle to throw 200 feet or you throw 500+, you both have the same shot here. Touch is King.

9) Very impressive for a "short" course that manages to forego gimmicks. Utilizes every possible angle and doesn't favor right or left handed players.

10) Multiple Par 4's, only Hole #11 feels like a two shot hole and it is listed as a Par 5 on the tee pad sign (played as a 4 on the scoring app we used). The other Par 4's are genuinely reachable from the tee even for low recreational players with a well thrown line. Which is great for beginners and provides a fun challenge to those with more skill.

11) So many good holes (even if they are short) that it is difficult to pick a signature hole. That says good things about the course. Everyone will pick a different hole to highlight. And the other reviewers have done that. I couldn't pick just one.

1) This course holds water and tends to be quite muddy depending on when you play it. It does not seem to drain well. Add to this the turf tee pads which collect mud and become very slick. Standing water draws mosquitoes and they lay in wait for you in droves here.

2) The tee pads themselves. As mentioned they collect mud and get slick. The tee pads are very small on a lot of holes and have railroad ties around them making long runups or running up from the side to create an angle very difficult. Several of the teepads are no longer flat, or even close to flat, as they have divits or raised areas where roots have grown under them. Most people shouldn't need to run up on this course, but if you do, beware and test your footing before attempting.

3) There is no course map, kiosk, practice basket (for either course). Huge knock and a real missed opportunity.

4) Possible highway interaction. Although VERY difficult to reach with a disc, it is possible. This highway also is very busy and can provide a lot of background noise. A lot of courses deal with this, so this isn't a huge knock, but be prepared for random car noises and don't let it affect your backswing or putts.

One of the best short beginner centric woods course I have come across. The design and flow the course designers were able to cram into this small area deserves recognition (which is why this scored so highly for me). On the other hand the lack of certain things, and the teepads, really do bring this course down from what it could be. This course really does compliment the Advanced course on the same property. You get a two for one visiting here and I would definitely make this a destination (to play both) if you come to Nashville.

A woodsy course full of ace runs.

-Amenities: Turf tees, Prodigy basekts, thorough tee signs. Some next tee cues. See some cons below, but the pros are stronger.

-Fun Factor: For more experienced players, the allure of this course is the possibility for aces, or at least a how-low-can-you-go round. Mostly in the mid-200s or shorter means that intermediate players almost always have a shot at the basket.

-Definition: I struggled to name this pro. What it means is that the fairways are well-defined, the holes have clear shapes, and there's generally an obvious design to follow.

-Rec-Friendly: Players that don't yet throw far will have a fair chance here. The definition and length combo should teach fairly how to throw a course with shot shaping.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Very impressive for a short course with no gimmicks. Shapes range from the straight to the bendy, with the trees guarding baskets, forming tunnels, or pushing a general path. A couple more open holes let you breathe a bit. The variety of length, though maybe not of magnitude, is well done when it comes to pace - the shorter and longer are interspersed appropriately. There are several par-4s, though only (11) feels like a true multi-shot hole. Elevation is well used, and sometimes quite dramatic, such as hole (5)'s blind tee that will have throwers craning their ear for the splash of chains. Overall, the variety of short woods holes is pretty stunning, and what brings this course up a notch.

-Mud: A lot of it. I played not long after a rain, but most courses would not be as messy as it was.

-Teepads: The turf is good, but there are two issues. First, some of the pads are square or small, which while not a nuisance on a short course, is unideal. Second, they are beginning to blend in with nature and need a redefining.

-Spider Webs: I don't think I've ever dealt with as many spider webs on paths and fairways as here. Is this lack of use or proliferation of arachnids? No clue, but it's annoying for sure.

-Minor Knocks: The tee sign maps are iffy. Sometimes they were pretty inaccurate. Also, a couple of spots got me turned around, but not badly.

-Woods: A double-edged sword. Playing all in the woods may get old for more advanced players letting putters fly. On the other hand, very new players will be striking trees with the regularity of the changing of the guard.

One of the best done short courses I've been to. The design of shapes here is phenomenal for the footage used. On the downside, the infrastructure could be better, and there's a certain limitation. Overall, it's a 2.75 that could rise to a 3.00 with a refresh and upkeep.

- Baskets: New Prodigy baskets are featured at Cane Ridge. They catch discs very effectively and the bright white tops and baskets are great for visibility from the tee box.
- Tee Boxes: Although concrete tees are almost always preferred, the turf tees here are well done. They are in good shape, fairly level, and boxed in nicely with railroad ties.
- Tee Signage: Tee signage here is exceptional. Metal signs with all pertinent information. Hole number, par info, distance, OB, and next tee info are all labeled.
- Navigation: This is a breeze here for the most part. Beautiful, well worn paths guide you from most baskets to the next tee. There are also some navigational arrows to help at times and cues on the tee signage as well. I only got turned around one time and this was going from 10 basket to 11 tee. Left from the basket, cross the bridge, and turn right. Installation of arrows on this transition would be a good addition.
- Beauty: This course is very pleasing on the eyes in my opinion. Tunnel pathways as hole transitions, plenty of elevation, dense woods, and a little creek that is utilized often, all add up to an enjoyable round.
- Fairways: The fairways here are well defined for a technical course making for some really fun, forced shot shaping.
- Amenities: I counted benches on 4 out of 18 holes and trash cans on 6 out of 18 holes. These are always great features. More benches could be added in the future to elevate this course.
- Hole 9: I would consider #9 a signature hole. Big down and up through a valley with plenty of right turn. It's one of the best tee box areas on the course and there is a nice creek and bridge in the middle of the fairway.
- Elevation: Plenty of elevation here to keep things interesting. There are also a few flat holes to diversify things.
- Two Courses: The two courses here complement each other so well. I love the idea of having an advanced course and an easy course if you are going to do two courses on one property. There are truly 36 great, diverse holes of disc golf at Cane Ridge.

- Staging Area: I think this area is a real missed opportunity for Cane Ridge. There is currently no course map, kiosk, or practice basket for either of the two courses. A large kiosk in one unified parking area with course maps for both courses would be a really great addition to the Cane Ridge complex. Adding a practice basket near it would be a great addition as well. Maybe split the distance between each of the first tees and give guidance to each hole #1. The courses even make their turns around this area so it would be a nice fit. There are restrooms and pavilions in this area as well. Depending on where you park, it's an above average length walk from #18 basket back to the #1 tee area.
- Highway Noise: As beautiful and deeply wooded as this course is, there is a busy road right beside it that really echos through this valley. Not much that can be done, just an unfortunate fact.
- Hole 8: While praising #9 above, I'd say #8 is the weakest hole. Straight shot cut down a power line for 139 feet with some underbrush on each side.

Not pros or cons:
- Underbrush: This is a tough one to call for Cane Ridge Short. The dense underbrush outside of the fairways definitely adds to the challenge which would normally be a pro for me. An advanced player might walk up to an incredibly easy drive, get one bad ricochet off one of the many trees, and have them struggling for par. On the other hand, the underbrush challenge kind of hurts the beginner experience that this course is striving for. There seems to be plenty of opportunities for lost discs in the thick areas. Overall, this is a wash for Cane Ridge Short in my opinion.
- Par System: I think this course becomes much more fun and challenging (for advanced players) by subtracting 1 from every par on the course. However, I think the current system is really great for engaging beginners. While primarily being a par 2/3 course, there are also two par 3/4s and one par 4/5. Holes span from 113 feet to 451 feet in distance.
- Turn: While it's somewhat of a long shot of a true turn, there is a restroom at #10 tee.
- Rating Note: Cane Ridge Short is a strong 3.0 for me. With the addition of a large kiosk with both course maps, navigation cues to each hole #1 from there, 1 practice basket for both courses, and more benches; I would up my rating to a 3.5.

Some interesting holes.
One of them is almost straight downhill which required an interesting disc and throw choice.

Good course to work on short game.

Good hike.

First teepad is a little hard to find without instructions.

Last few holes are ridiculously confusing and the layout makes no sense; driving downhill, putting uphill, and then repeating a few times.

Teepads are suuuuuper slick when wet.

Hole 1 and 18 are an easy 500 feet away from each other. A little annoying if wanting to play more than one round.

Below average short course at best.
Don't find myself wanting to play it unless I'm in the immediate area.

Cane Ridge - Short Course sits in Cane Ridge Park , and it's 18 holes sit within a short walk of it's better half , Cane Ridge - Advanced Course . Disc golf signs within the park will take you to a road that either goes right or left . Take the left and park near hole #1 of the Advanced Course . This way , you can walk up and around the corner ( a local had to tell me ) , to the right of a children's play area to find the tee box for #1 . Bathrooms are where I told you to park and a Port O Let is there , too .
The Equipment : I read some comments from previous reviewers , and it looks like the course received an upgrade . The tee pads are cement with turf carpet on top . The signage is good , with hole#, distance , and par , with flight path . The baskets are heavy chained white Prodigy with deep buckets .This helps identify the short course with the blue baskets on the Advanced Course . Some Next tee signs help navigate . P
The Landscape : The pages on landscape are right out of the Advanced Course album . A very nice park that has 2 holes out in the open park-style and the other 16 in a nice section of woods . The park was mowed and clean when I was here , maybe could have used a little sprucing up , but ,,,, . The elevation is as prevalent here as it is with the advanced course . Lots of grades , rolling and up and down holes and a couple of steep grades . Water plays a part here . There is a creek that you throw over , and also runs behind holes ( #10 ) and alongside ( #11 ) . A couple of gully shots , and some heavily wooded technical short holes round out the course . The paths from one hole to the next will keep you on the right track .
The Highlights : The course played short and fun . There weren't a lot of highlight holes . #2 was a short uphill tunnel toss to a basket with a wood base . #5 was a blind shot 200' + downhill throw to a green at the bottom . #10 was a downhill 210 footer that made you snake around left to right , then back a little left . A dried up creek falls off behind it . #18 is a straight uphill drive on a tight fairway .
Signature Hole : The 490' par 5 ( 5 ? ) #11 . It is a tight winding fairway that has a creek with water in play to the right . You will have to shot shape some in order to birdie or eagle here .
Time : At just over 3800' , You can take all 18 holes solo in about 45 minutes if off peak and groups don't slow you down . If you are one of those 4 person groups , you still shouldn't be here later than an hour in a half .
Disc Risk : There is still some heavy rough here in spots , and the elevation can cause a rollaway , but the holes are so short that you should be able to keep an eye on your disc in most instances. Your disc should be able to be fished out if it lands in the creek .
There are friendly locals here to help , or maybe join a round with , and this course is popular during the weekends and weekday evenings .
There is a shelter before hole #10 that might enable you to rest , or eat after your round if not occupied . The way that these 2 courses are set up , since the both end their 9 holes and the Advanced Course finishes close by , you can mix or match your rounds , or play all 36 holes if you want to make 2 1/2 hours out of it . This will be a perfect course for someone to learn the game in this course , then eventually move over to the Advanced course when good and ready .
The course woods and open park are very scenic .

Where to start ? Logical is to park in the first parking lot on the right . You still have to hug the treeline to get to #1 . It isn't visible there and a long walk .
Safety . Some are complaining the when the carpet style cement is wet , it becomes slick . Plus , the course is mostly woods and has a small amount of grass in there . Combine that with some elevation and you will = Fall . #10 is my prime example .
Challenge : This will be a birdie/ace fest for many . Make a deal with yourself . After 30 lifetime rounds under your belt , count everything here a par 3 . I know that will put pressure on you with #11 , but you will make up that difference all over this course .
Amenities : Other than a tree flavored bench , there is very little in the way of extras here . There is a nice shelter you can eat after #18 if you pack a lunch .

Disc golf in south Nashville needed a place to play , and Cane Ridge responded , with 2 18 hole courses . I would have loved to have learned on this course , then graduated to the Advanced course , but still coming to play here to see how far I have come play-wise . This park never gives you a reason to leave it alone .
It's on a picturesque piece of land and there are other things you can do if you want to take a break from it . The parking lot was over half full by the time I left it on a Sunday afternoon , so the game Must be popular , here . The challenge is low , but the Fun Factor is high , here .
My Recommendation : Great for Newbies to learn the game , 1 discers , families to play together on a weekend or after dinner , dates and locals . Much too simple for the good intermediates , ams and pros , many could play here with maybe 3 discs . This is a good alternative for a traveler , stopping off for a quick round , since it is just off of I-24 , or staying the night in Nashville or Murfreesboro , and even better for the Course Collector , a 2'fer . There are not many courses around where you can park your car in 1 spot and play 9 , 18 , 27 or 36 holes . Play It !! Enjoy It !! .

The Cane Ridge "short course" lives up to its name. It's short all right, totaling just under 4000', but don't assume that you are going to come out and throw a bunch of half-hearted putter shots. Think of this as the bratty little brother of the next-door "advanced" course. Both certainly have the same DNA. But I'd say where this one may lack on distance and its inherent challenge, it makes up for with some squeaky lines with lots of twists and turns. It's a roller coaster ride through the woods with lots of elevation changes and what I found to be a huge fun factor.

Half the holes are 200' or less so of course plenty of birdie opportunities and ace runs are here. Being able to work some magic with your mids and putters through the trees will go a long way in terms of shaping shots and "gettin' skinny". I even used higher speed drivers for utility shots to get some creative turns a time or two. It's a great course to just have some fun, get creative, and maybe best of all, warm up for the longer "advanced course" next door. Repeat players and locals will surely try to break their previous best scores. Low rounds are certainly obtainable, but things must go well for 18 holes. Put your guard down and you can beat yourself up. Look out for hole 10 too. I didn't give it the attention I should have and ended up in the creek twice. The 490' so-called par 5 showed some teeth mid round and will put you back on your toes after a steady diet of shorter "easy" holes.

Speaking of the creek, it comes into play here and there and makes you play a little more carefully than you might otherwise. Several holes will have you dialing back on the drive a bit with its banks near the basket. Other times the creek plays along the hole where a bad tree kick will get you red faced.

The course is outfitted with grayish white Prodigy targets. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, they are good quality baskets. They are fairly easy to spot and because the baskets on second course on the property are blue, it gives the short course its own identity. Tee pads are marked or identifiable enough to find and with some makeshift signs, navigation not a big issue. I overlooked benches so I'm not sure how many you'll find except the one carved from a large downed tree that was a nice touch.

It does have some of the new and/or underfunded course woes. None of the sleek tee signs, good tee pads, and other amenities we like to see. That said, I hardly noticed. The course was fun enough and designed well enough to allow me to overlook the missing finer things in disc golf.

It may sound funny to say on a short course, but a couple of holes were too short. I kinda feel like you shouldn't be able to "putt" from a legitimate tee. I think it was just two holes but I do think the smile faded as I reached the tees and thought to myself, "really?"

You can expect some slick or soggy areas during wet seasons.

This is one of the best short courses I've played. It was definitely the most fun. I felt like it was a good enough design to keep the experienced player challenged/interested while not being too arduous for a newer player. For the first timer, while maybe being just a tad tight, it is a great introduction to the sport.

Whether you play before or after, make sure to make time for the "advanced" course as well. Personally, I think this course makes a great warm up for the longer and more challenging layout in the same park.

On a DGCR scale, it's a solid 2.5 but I would bump it up to a 3 out of 5 as a short course rating. I think it could be a highly rated course if it ever gets all the bells and whistles.

Brand new Prodigy baskets could probably catch North Korea's whole arsenal (see other thoughts below for more detail). Ample directional cues from hole to hole. Port-a-pot by hole 1.

About as much fun as you can have with an average hole length of ~213 feet, really, with all kind of fun woods lines and a healthy dose of elevation change - in fact, it felt like more elevation change than the big boy course. Novice players or those who struggle for distance should be able to really enjoy this course, as it tests accuracy without penalizing those without 400 foot arms. Despite the overall shortness, there was decent variety in hole lengths, from 120 foot jumper to 240 foot par 3 and some longer numbers on the par "4" and "5" holes. Hole 11 was actually a really cool multi-shot hole, at 490 feet and par 5, though there's a reasonably accessible way to get there in two for players who can throw at least 300 feet.

Mostly natural tees. The front corners are flagged, however. They were dry when I played, but I could see some butt-busting happening if it rained. Tee signs are paper on a stick, and a couple were MiA. The OB creek appears to be intermittent only, although it was roped on all but one of the holes on which it appeared.

Some holes would be ridiculously easy for more advanced players; I found myself jump putting off the tee twice (aced neither, sadly, but birdied both), and I'm sure more holes could be approached this way by better players than myself. Additionally, both the 4s should probably be 3s for rec players or above, and the par 5 is a par 4 in discguise (but a really good par 4!).

No good directional signage back to the parking lot - I wound up walking about a third of a mile, but the other way may have been shorter.

Prodigy baskets - Cane Ridge was my first experience on these. You can hit them as hard as you want, even high - BUT they behave very weak on the weak side. On the other hand, anything strong side or dead center is pretty much guaranteed to drop. Banding on the top keeps things from lodging there - if you miss high, you seem to get pretty much the same skip wherever you hit the top.

There's some real potential here for improvement - better tees and signs would be a big help, making this a really great beginner course (it kinda already is, but it could be one of the best).

Overall difficulty level: Par struck me as lying somewhere around the strong end of novice, but playing on a screwed up arm (I mean, I shouldn't be sore after about three 200 foot shots) made it kinda hard to tell.

(2.548 Rating) A young course with all the signs of future greatness.
- FUN FACTOR - I haven't had this much fun on a short course in a long time. So many super fun ace runs under 250 feet. I didn't come here at a prime time, a work day in the early afternoon and had several large groups to fight thru in my solo round. In my early days, I would have been here every day if I worked or lived nearby.
- ACEABILITY - Ridiculous easy ace runs. Veteran players should be able to pop off an ace here every 30 or so rounds. Holes (4) and (8) are both sub 135 foot and 15 foot wide tunnel shots. Players are probably going to ace 5 times more often here than at a normal course.
- ELEVATION - I checked topoquest.com after playing to compare the elevation changes between the two Cane Ridge courses. It appears that the short course is on par or even passes the advanced course on these terms. A couple shots seem to play at over 40 feet of grade change. Half of the holes have at least 20 feet of elevation change. Sure it got tiring, but the looks from all these tees just kept pumping me full of adrenalin.
- SHOT SHAPING - Numerous creative short twisting shots up, down, left and right.
- UNIQUENESS - In addition to the shop shaping and elevation, I was surprised by the hole type diversity. Although listed as a par 5 at 490, Hole (11) is still a legit multi-play hole. The creek that runs through the course comes into play 5 or 6 times. Although mostly heavily wooded, there are a few openish holes as well.
- SIGNATURE HOLE - Hole (9) is amazing. The play shoots across a valley and plays along a recently deceased monster 8 foot wide tree on the left side. In addition, the tee area on (9) is flip'n awesome. The tee on this hole was located just in front of another massive downed tree. Someone decided to take a chainsaw and carve a bench out of it. Amongst the best chill areas that I've ever seen.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Definitely one of the more scenic courses to walk. The creek is probably the best natural element and its drainage basin over time has shaped the undulating grounds in this location just wonderfully. As stated, lots of heavily wooded holes with a few well used giant trees to guard baskets.
- QUICK PLAY - A shorter layout that's run-able in 40 minutes for a single on a empty course. However, I have a feeling that this course is going to start attracting a crowd as more people find out about it. Figure groups of four will be able to tackle this one in 90 minutes.

Lots of young course issues.
- TEES - One of the issues with a newer course is generally the tees. I happened to play a couple days after a 2 inch snowfall and got a course just full of mud. The tees being a mixture of natural ground and turf, were absolutely miserable. In addition, the natural tees had no tee edge marking. I'm going to assume, that concrete tees will be installed in the near future.
- CHARACTER - In addition to the poor tees, the disc golf related amenities are just not here yet in the courses young state. No course map or permanent hole signage. No multi tees or alternate pin placements yet. There are a couple seating areas, most notably hole (9), see pros Signature Hole. All stated, it's a young course and there's room for a lot of growth.
- TERRAIN - As stated above, I played soon after a 2 inch snowfall and got a course just full mud. Making it up some of these slope was a journey in itself. Be sure and check the course conditions or recent rainfall totals as this one can get a bit treacherous.
- NAVIGATION - Finding (1) can be a bit tricky. There is no map on DGCR and the layout I played didn't fully match the one on the park's website. Thankfully, just like the Advanced course, there are lots of directional cues along the layout.
- DISCONTINUITY - Hole (1) and (18) seem to be 400 to 500 feet apart.
- LACK OF CHALLENGE - To players above the recreational level, the course plays so easy on several shots that anything less than a birdie will be major disappointment. Listed as a par 58, advanced players should be able to routinely throw mid 40s rounds and rec players should throw mid to low 50s.

I can see Cane Ridge becoming a recreational favorite for the area. The course is only 3,800 feet long and beginners will even have the potential to make a birdie here and there. This course is going to produce some new addicts for sure. Skilled players that enjoy throwing birdie fest rounds and ace runs are going to love this course as well.

-- This course is easy enough that someone with minimal experience can play and have fun, yet challenging enough for an experienced player to use as a Par 3 course (or, more realistically, a par 2 course). I've played for about 7 years, and I would have no qualms bringing someone with me who has only played a couple times.

-- It is the first course I've played that is extremely short, yet emphasizes accurate lines in a wooded area. It does have a couple open holes, but the use of the woods and elevation at the park is really well executed. Its impressive how many different looks this course offers, given its distance limits.

-- I did not feel bored playing this course, even having played the Advanced Course first. There was enough variance between the holes that kept me engaged. I am personally a fan of downhill shots through a window to the basket, so #5 and #17 stood out to me.

-- The white baskets were easy to see, and for almost every hole it was apparent which basket belongs to which hole. It also helped me, as a first time player at the park, figure out which baskets belong to which course (the Advanced Course has blue baskets).

--EROSION CONTROL: This is the biggest con of the course for me, and I would add at least 0.5 if it were better. It was extremely muddy the day I played (with standing water taking up some tee areas), and there were some areas through holes 5-9 where the creek did not have a clear, dry area to cross. I understand this is a new course and they are clearly still looking to improve it (I hope), so I would expect this problem to be fixed. I also don't think it would be a big issue in the summer months, but it was definitely an issue on a warm February day.

--(10/21/19 EDIT) All of the holes now have turf tee pads, some have railroad ties boxing out the teebox (filled with compressed gravel), and almost every hole has a permanent tee-sign. I didn't thin it was a big deal not having them, but now that they are there I see how it enhances the course. (ORIGINAL POST) Tee Boxes/Signage: There were no permanent tee boxes, and only about half the holes had turf/carpet mats. Also, there was no permanent signage, which sometimes made it difficult to find where the holes officially started. The park itself also lacked signage, and I had to ask a local where the short course actually was.

(10/21/19 UPDATE) This is the best short course in the area. There are a couple holes that are a little too short (#4 and #8, we're looking at you), but the lines for those holes are so tight that it still doesn't feel like an automatic birdie. I really like how the elevation was used here, and that (in conjunction with the heavily wooded area) raises the fun factor considerably. If you're at Cane Ridge, don't forget to give the short course a try - you won't regret it!

The short course is basically the advanced course with the distance halved. Tight fairways, lots of elevation, some water and lots of underbrush. People who equate a course's quality to its distance probably will not rate this course high. Because of its shortness there are a lot of deuces here but a bad tee shot can easily turn a hole that is under 200 ft into a 4 or 5.

This course is very new so some of these negatives may be dealt with in the near future. Tee pads are non existent at this time. Some landscaping is needed on some of the steeper hills when wet one could easily have a nasty slip or fall. Although short the up and down nature of the terrain is quite tiring and benches are needed (there is only one at present cut from logs and it is awesome)

The fact that this adjoins the advanced course makes this a great place for a day of disc golf.

Really short, so it is fantastic for beginners to have fun and get their confidence up. My first round ever was at the Advanced course, which made me feel like I would never be good at the game.

Multiple ace opportunities, and pretty easy to birdie a majority of the holes. The course is great at making you use every shot in your arsenal.

It's pretty hilly, and the terrain is just beautiful.

No permanent tee pads as of now, but I'm sure there will be soon.

This is my favorite course in Nashville area currently, and would highly recommend it to anyone, but especially newer players who want to work on hitting lines without worrying having to throw it 300+ feet.

The Short Course is the 2nd 18-hole course in Cane Ridge park. It makes for a very nice complement to the Advanced Course. I really like the thought process put into these courses. Though this course seems to be designed for novices, kids, or the distance challenged, it can be enjoyed by any skill level. I am fairly experienced, and I enjoyed the multiple ace runs and birdie opps here, plus I liked the chance to work on midrange precision. However, this will definitely be the first course I take my son to play when he becomes old enough to play in a couple years.

Now don't let the distance fool you- this is not a boring course. Most holes are in the woods and play through tight, but reasonable, fairways. Three holes care mostly open, but still have their challenges. A lot of holes will be birdied, but there is enough challenge on each hole to really make you work for it, and missed lines will result in 3's and 4's that will leave you kicking yourself.

Elevation is a major factor making many of the holes "feel" longer, and the downhill holes are fun but be careful not to overthrow. Elevation also causes several of the holes to be "blind" despite their shorter distance. (A side note is how deceptively tiring this course can be- lots of hills.)

There is an great mix of straight, left, and right shots required. There are two "par 4" holes around 280' and one "par 5" at 490 that will be a challenge to any level of disc golfer to score a pro 3. In fact, the 490' is one tough hole, narrow the whole way with the creek bordering it on the right side. That creek is small and comes into play along, behind, or across some of the holes. No danger of losing discs, but it does factor into how you attack those holes.

Navigation is a breeze. Paths are already worn in, short walks from one hole to the next, and there are numerous next tee signs guiding the way. (FYI- there is a map on the course website, but the final layout does not match the proposed plan that is on the map, but a map is not necessary.) There is a port-a-pottie near hole 1, but permanent restrooms can be found in the other parking area, and are right there after playing holes 9 and 18.

New Prodigy baskets. Grey in color- not the most visible of all the colors, but I had no problem finding any of them.

I would have liked to see both courses start from the same parking lot, but not a big deal now that I know where each starts. (The tee for 10 is next to the parking lot for the Advanced course, so one could theoretically start there instead.)

The only really long walk is from 18's basket back to hole 1. No big deal since disc golf is supposed to be a physical activity/exercise. But if you are not familiar with the park, you might get a little disoriented upon finishing your round and wonder where you parked. (walk up the hill towards the playground/basketball courts.)

Right now the tee signs are just laminated paper (and two are missing), but all you need is a hole number and distance. I would assume nicer, more permanent signs are in the works based on how the Advanced course has progressed.

Tees right now are either dirt, gravel, or turf. Some tees are on slopes. I also prefer permanent flat tees, but with the holes being short and tight, any type tee is sufficient as a big run-up is not necessary.

Overall, I really like the concept and design of this course. I feel that each hole is unique, baskets are well placed, and there is no repetition here- quite an accomplishment with shorter holes.

Having two distinct 18-hole courses in one park is a bonus. And this is a course that will appeal to a wider range of skill levels, making the game more accessible and more fun to a lot more people. This does make it kind of tough to rate, however, factoring in all 270+ courses I have played. I really like it, and will continue to play here often, so I give it a strong 2.5 [Decent/Average]. CR reminds me a bit of the two courses at Bud Hill, minus the charm.

Locals will certainly appreciate having these 2 new courses to the Nashville DG scene. And if coming from out of town, be sure to add the Cane Ridge Courses to your list. You would likely not travel here to play the Short Course if it was a stand alone, but won't be a waste if you play it along side the other one. Super easy to get to from I-24.