New guy from TN

[Knoxvillan]

Hey there guys and girls, I am Jason from just outside of Knoxville, TN. I am 33 and am a motorcycle technician. This is a great site and happy to be part of it.

[justasgood]

Welcome to a great family. Plenty of knowledge here and a few good guys :-)

[Knoxvillan]

Thank you

[lumberman2462]

Welcome, Rocky Top.

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='lumberman2462' timestamp='1373480415' post='7425856']
Welcome, Rocky Top.
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"I'll always be" and yes I drink my corn from a jar

btw...you play the exact same wedges as I do..... lol

[zwhitworth]

Welcome. Where do you play?

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='zwhitworth' timestamp='1373486538' post='7426628']
Welcome. Where do you play?
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I am either at Sevierville or River Islands on Sundays. We have a group of 26 that play on Wed. that is completely pot luck, pending on who wins (handicapped knock it around group) and either at Sevierville or Creekside Plantation Driving range on sat and Mon.

[Body_Visions]

I live in Carolina and have been meaning to get back over there and play River Island. How is it these days? I loved it years ago when I played it.

Is Sevierville worth playing while I am there, or spend all the time at River Island?

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='Body_Visions' timestamp='1373571621' post='7433722']
I live in Carolina and have been meaning to get back over there and play River Island. How is it these days? I loved it years ago when I played it.

Is Sevierville worth playing while I am there, or spend all the time at River Island?
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River Island is in great shape. They renovated the greens to that miniverde a couple of years ago and they are very nice, but still just a bit stiff, only time will help that though. The new management is fantastic, gps on the carts to keep track of pace of play, not for yardage purposes. Sevierville is also in amazing shape, both 18's are playing very well. I prefer the River Course, as it is a bit longer playing 7100 yds, compared to the Highlands Course that plays in at around 6300 yds. You can't go wrong either way honestly.

I am going to be in N.C. at the end of August to play Sequoya National and Smoky Mountain, for a friends drinking too much tournament that we do every year. Have you played either, and If you have, is there anything good to know about?

[Body_Visions]

[quote name='Knoxvillan' timestamp='1373636464' post='7439272']
[quote name='Body_Visions' timestamp='1373571621' post='7433722']
I live in Carolina and have been meaning to get back over there and play River Island. How is it these days? I loved it years ago when I played it.

Is Sevierville worth playing while I am there, or spend all the time at River Island?
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River Island is in great shape. They renovated the greens to that miniverde a couple of years ago and they are very nice, but still just a bit stiff, only time will help that though. The new management is fantastic, gps on the carts to keep track of pace of play, not for yardage purposes. Sevierville is also in amazing shape, both 18's are playing very well. I prefer the River Course, as it is a bit longer playing 7100 yds, compared to the Highlands Course that plays in at around 6300 yds. You can't go wrong either way honestly.

I am going to be in N.C. at the end of August to play Sequoya National and Smoky Mountain, for a friends drinking too much tournament that we do every year. Have you played either, and If you have, [b]is there anything good to know about[/b]?
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Yes. Go somewhere else!!

However, I assume you have already made the plans. I have never played Smoky, but I know quite a few that have......once.

Sequoyah is a playable course for a good player, however it is very penal. I can't imagine a higher handicap enjoying a round there.

If you have any other questions, let me know!

[Knoxvillan]

HAHAHA, I have indeed made plans already, Smoky Mountain looks to be marginal at best from what I have seen, Sequoya looks like a really nice track though. I was just curious as if to leave my driver in TN and play target tee shots all weekend. Played it at Etowah (Sp??) Valley last year. Wasnt my favorite place to play, but having 3 nines was really nice.

[Kadin 25]

Welcome to GolfWrx!

[SheriffBooth]

Welcome aboard!

[Knoxvillan]

Thank you

[Body_Visions]

[quote name='Knoxvillan' timestamp='1373659637' post='7442664']
HAHAHA, I have indeed made plans already, Smoky Mountain looks to be marginal at best from what I have seen, Sequoya looks like a really nice track though. I was just curious as if to leave my driver in TN and play target tee shots all weekend. Played it at Etowah (Sp??) Valley last year. Wasnt my favorite place to play, but having 3 nines was really nice.
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As I said, I haven't played Smoky, so I can't answer that one. You can bomb away on many holes at Sequoyah, but don't miss it. It really could be a decent course with proper management. Taken one by one, I don't really despise any holes there, just the combination of them all.

I think you will be longing for Etowah.

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='Body_Visions' timestamp='1373738683' post='7447742']
[quote name='Knoxvillan' timestamp='1373659637' post='7442664']
HAHAHA, I have indeed made plans already, Smoky Mountain looks to be marginal at best from what I have seen, Sequoya looks like a really nice track though. I was just curious as if to leave my driver in TN and play target tee shots all weekend. Played it at Etowah (Sp??) Valley last year. Wasnt my favorite place to play, but having 3 nines was really nice.
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As I said, I haven't played Smoky, so I can't answer that one. You can bomb away on many holes at Sequoyah, but don't miss it. It really could be a decent course with proper management. Taken one by one, I don't really despise any holes there, just the combination of them all.

I think you will be longing for Etowah.
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HAHAHA Thank you dearly for the confidence boost

[diamanared77]

Welcome to wrx I live in Nashville glad to see another Tennessean on here

[Hot Rod 71]

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='diamanared77' timestamp='1373772766' post='7450256']
Welcome to wrx I live in Nashville glad to see another Tennessean on here
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Thank you, I love Nashville, what a great city.

[xThor]

I enjoy visiting family down in Knoxville, just got back from a week vacation there. Was able to play all 27 at Lambert Acres (before all the rain had set in) and really enjoyed it. Been about 5 years since i've played anywhere in TN before that.

Was really hoping to play River Island as I've heard great things, but the weather didn't cooperate and I only got in that one round. Definitely hoping to get back and playing a few courses down there.

Welcome to WRX!

[nuthin but a hacker]

Welcome! Go Vols!

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='xThor' timestamp='1373822871' post='7452308']
I enjoy visiting family down in Knoxville, just got back from a week vacation there. Was able to play all 27 at Lambert Acres (before all the rain had set in) and really enjoyed it. Been about 5 years since i've played anywhere in TN before that.

Was really hoping to play River Island as I've heard great things, but the weather didn't cooperate and I only got in that one round. Definitely hoping to get back and playing a few courses down there.

Welcome to WRX!
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Yea the weather has been a finicky hag this spring/summer, everywhere around here is soggy and wet lol. It is a shame that you didn't get to venture over to River Islands, it is in great shape. Lambert was is good shape last time I was out there, of course that was 4 or 5 months ago.

[Knoxvillan]

[quote name='nuthin but a hacker' timestamp='1373829447' post='7452888']
Welcome! [color=#ff8c00][b]Go Vols![/b][/color]
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This!!! 50ish days until kick off

[Body_Visions]

[quote name='Knoxvillan' timestamp='1373659637' post='7442664']
HAHAHA, I have indeed made plans already, Smoky Mountain looks to be marginal at best from what I have seen, Sequoya looks like a really nice track though. I was just curious as if to leave my driver in TN and play target tee shots all weekend. Played it at Etowah (Sp??) Valley last year. Wasnt my favorite place to play, but having 3 nines was really nice.
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You never did give us a review. Or are you still trying to finish your round at Sequoyah?

[nuthin but a hacker]

How about them VOLS! Good to see that cry baby Spurrier go down!

[Knoxvillan]

I completely agree!! I really wish we would have pulled off that GA upset now. I couldn't believe the comments Spurrier said before the game.

[Body_Visions]

[quote name='Knoxvillan' timestamp='1382374988' post='8034773']
I completely agree!! I really wish we would have pulled off that GA upset now. I couldn't believe the comments Spurrier said before the game.
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You never did give us a review. Or are you still trying to finish your round at Sequoyah?

[Knoxvillan]

HAHA, I apologize. Sequoya had mulitiple holes washed out, so we played all 4 days at Smoky Mountain Country Club. I was honestly very impressed. I parked my truck at the Condo on the 11th hole and never used it again the entire weekend. Mike and the rest of the staff really took care of us. We took golf carts anywhere we needed to go. Pack a flashlight (driving a golf cart around a Mountain Golf course at night, after 1 or 20 drinks, is very intimidating.) The golf course....It is resort golf, short course with plush fairways so that the ball sits high. I prefer a tight fairway, but hey, that was the worst I found to complain about so I think it was a win.

[Body_Visions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. You won't hear much positive about the course around here, but a great staff can make up for a lot of shortcomings, and that is always nice to hear.