Mossy Creek Mini Golf 2022 US Open Pro Miniature Golf Bid - Jefferson City, Tennessee
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Mossy Creek Mini Golf
Jefferson City, Tennessee
2022 US Open Pro Miniature Golf Bid
USPMG Selection Committee:
The members of the Mossy Creek Mini Golf Tournament Organization Committee would like to thank you
for the opportunity to bid for the USPMGA 2022 US Open. Mossy Creek Mini Golf is located in the foothills
of the Smoky Mountains. The course opened in July 2018 and was designed by Kyle Cutshaw and Bob
Horwath of Bob Horwath Miniature Golf Courses. The course design features long, wide holes that reward
quality putts. Each hole provokes thought from the tee and provides multiple options on how to play the
shot. Nine of the holes have multiple cups so that pin placements can be changed. The scorecard lists the
course as a par 43 but we feel that for the professional golfer the course is a true par 36. The current course
record in a tournament is 33. Several members have shot 31 during not competitive rounds.
When design for the course started in 2016, tournament golf was always in the forethought. The course is
designed to meet all USPMGA Tournament Standards. It was also built with a degree of difficulty to challenge
the professional mini golfer. The course was also designed for spectators. The clubhouse has a large elevated
viewing deck that extends the length of the course’s finishing hole and provides views of the entire course.
On the course level, there is also a viewing area from holes #13-#17. These areas provide an excellent area to
watch while not having spectators on the course.
Our hope is to provide a home for professional miniature golf in East Tennessee. Starting in 2020, we would
like to host the Tennessee State Open. This will give professionals an opportunity to begin competing on the
course and will give us more tournament hosting experience leading up to the US Open. We feel that you
would not be disappointed with both the quality of golf and of the area if you choose Mossy Creek Mini Golf
for the USPMGA 2022 US Open.
Kyle Cutshaw
Owner
Mossy Creek Mini Golf
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CONTENTS
Tournament Location- Jefferson County, TN 4
History of the Area 5
Tournament Course 6
Proposed Tournament Schedule 8
Course Tour 9
Spectator Areas 18
Clubhouse 19
Tournament History 20
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TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Mossy Creek Mini Golf is located in Jefferson City, TN. Located in the
foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Jefferson County is easily accessible
from Interstate 81.
There is so much to do when you visit Jefferson County, the Lakeside of
the Smokies. From white water rafting to hiking in the Great Smoky
Mountain National Park, the region has an abundance of natural beauty,
adventure, culture and family fun.
Within 30 minutes of Jefferson County:
-Great Smoky Mountain National Park
-Dollywood & Pigeon Forge
-Knoxville Zoo
-White Water Rafting
-Smokies Baseball Stadium (Double A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs)
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HISTORY OF THE AREA
Mossy Creek Mini Golf is located in the
foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
Known as the Lakeside of the Smokies,
Jefferson County is recognized for its
natural beauty and rich local heritage.
Both Cherokee and Douglas lake are
located in Jefferson County. Douglas and
other TVA dams built during World War
II made a historic contribution by
providing hydropower, driving the war
effort. Construction of Douglas Dam set
a world record for projects of equivalent
size. TVA used the same plans it had
drawn up for Cherokee Dam in order to
complete Douglas Dam so quickly.
In 1783, thirteen years before Tennessee
became a state, the first permanent
settlers were attracted to the Dandridge
area by the French Broad River and a
good spring, around which the town was
laid out. By 1792, the settlement had
grown to such an extent that Governor
William Blount designated the new
county of Jefferson in the Territory South
of the Ohio River. Francis Dean, a
wealthy landowner, gave fifty acres for
Dandridge, which became a county seat.
Travelers arriving by the stage route and by steamboats on the French Broad River
frequently stayed over in Dandridge. As a result, early taverns and inns were
abundant. Four of these early taverns still exist today.
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TOURNAMENT COURSE
Mossy Creek Miniature Golf is an 18-hole mini golf course located in
Jefferson City, TN. The course is a par 43 and provides fun play for all skill
levels. Many of the holes have multiple cups so every time you play the
course will be different! When design for the course started in 2016,
tournament golf was always in the forethought. The course is designed to
meet all USPMGA Tournament Standards. It was also built with a degree
of difficulty to challenge the professional mini golfer.
HOLE PAR LENGTH # OF CUPS ROUGH SAND TRAP WATER
1 2 36’ 2 NO YES NO
2 2 26’ 1 YES NO NO
3 2 41’ 2 YES NO NO
4 3 46’ 1 NO NO NO
5 3 41’ 2 NO YES NO
6 3 40’ 2 YES NO NO
7 2 38’ 1 YES NO YES
8 4 31’ 4 NO NO YES
9 2 63’ 1 NO NO YES
10 2 42’ 1 YES NO NO
11 2 38’ 2 NO NO NO
12 2 25’ 1 NO NO NO
13 2 28’ 2 NO YES NO
14 3 30’ 1 NO NO NO
15 3 32’ 1 YES NO NO
16 2 23’ 1 NO NO NO
17 2 45’ 2 NO NO NO
18 2 58’ 1 YES YES NO
T 43 683’ 28 7/18 4/18 3/18
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TOURNAMENT COURSE
Course Design
Course Owner, Kyle Cutshaw, wanted a one-of-a-kind experience for
players at Mossy Creek Mini Golf. Based on his hole inspirations, course
designer Bob Horwath, helped to create the unique format of the course.
As part of our commitment to the community, the course was built by local
contractors, Jennings Utility Services. This was the first mini golf course for
the company.
Cutshaw wanted the course to be fun for all but challenging. Each hole was
designed to have an opportunity for an ace or 3. Being a small-town course,
designers wanted to provide new experiences for repeat players. Nine of the
holes on the course have multiple cups that are changed daily.
Second putts are crucial to success at Mossy Creek. Many of the putts have
break that require a line that is a ball or more outside the cup. The course
is filled with pressure 3 ft puts. Each hole and each putt require the player’s
full focus.
Another signature feature of the course is the sand traps. The traps may not
be real sand but can cause real problems for a player. Traps are recessed in
the green and balls in the trap can be difficult to control. Some traps may
require the player to play out away from the hole. Players have to weigh risk
verse reward when taking on the traps.
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PROPOSED TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Monday, May 16, 2022
Practice Rounds 10AM to 10PM All Day Pass $12
Monday Qualifier 6PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Practice Rounds 10AM to 10PM All Day Pass $12
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Practice Rounds 10AM to 10PM All Day Pass $12
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Practice Rounds 8AM to 6PM Free to Tournament Participants
Pro-Am Tournament 6PM
20 Teams- 1 Pro 4 Players Special Format Pro’s Get Week Practice Pass
Opening Ceremony 8PM Band on Deck/ Food from Local Food Truck
Friday, May 20, 2022
Practice Rounds 7AM to 9AM
Rounds 1-3 9AM
Lunch Break 45 minutes Local Food Truck
Round 4-6 1PM
Course Open to Public 5PM
Party at the Point 8PM Angelo’s at the Point- Douglas Lake
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Practice Rounds 7AM to 9AM
Rounds 7-8 9AM
Break 30 Minutes
Championship Rounds 9-10 Noon Top 21 Players Advance
Award Ceremony 2PM
Sunday, May 22, 2022
King of the Mountain Match Play Purse $500 Winner take all!
Practice 7AM
Round of 16 8AM
Round of 8 9AM
Round of Semi Finals 10AM
Finals 11AM
$50 Entry Fee- Invitation only. 16 Slots available. Must played in the US Open. Slots are offered by finishing position
in the US Open Tournament. Seeds are determined by finishing position in the US Open.
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COURSE TOUR
Holes 1-3 Main Street
As players walk down the
ramp from the clubhouse
deck, they get a look down
the long stretch of the first
three holes. Jefferson City,
originally called Mossy
Creek, got its early
beginnings on Main Street.
Just like Jefferson City,
players will begin to build a
good round here on Main
Street. The first three holes
provide some of the best
opportunities for aces.
Hole 1 plays downhill and
features a sand trap to the
right. The hole has two pin placements on the left and the right. Each placement has ace opportunities
from both the front and back doors. You will see a variety of strategies from players depending on the
placement.
Hole 2 continues downhill towards the actual Mossy Creek. The hole
features rough to the left that should not be in play. Players have the
option of taking the path to the right but most will choose a soft shot near
the planter. This hole loves to give up aces and players will be
disappointed if it doesn’t drop from the tee. The backdoor is also and
option on this hole.
Hole 3 feels flat but is still slightly downhill. The large mound to the back
right of the green comes into play on both the right and left pin
placements. The green has a subtle right to left break that players will
need to utilize if they are going to use the front door. Some players may
use the bank shot off the left rail as that can also provide a good look at
an ace. Strong shots that go over the mound and stick behind the mound
will have a difficult second shot. If you want a low score, you must pick
up a few aces on Main Street.
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Hole 4 Southern Rail
The railroad system was an important part of the growth of Jefferson City. Just a few miles down the
tracks from Main Street, one of the deadliest days in Jefferson County occurred. On September 24, 1904,
two Southern Railway passenger trains travelling at great speed collided head on killing 56 passengers and
crew and injuring 106.
Hole 4 is a traditional coin shot with several twists. Most players will use the railroad tie on the third coin
to bank of the ball to the lower tier. Aces are rare but can go in either front door or a firm shot can bank
of the back wall. The second coin features the “tiny hole” pipe shot. Balls going in the 1” pipe will find the
cup 99 out of 100 times. The ball close to the tiny hole do funnel to the pipe but the shot requires a high
level of skill and touch. Balls caught on the third coin provide a possible deuce but it is also possible to
have a blind shot to the cup that requires a bank. Players will be happy with a deuce and move on.
10Hole 5-6 Foothills
Hole 5 provides another good scoring opportunity. The hole features a sand trap in the middle of the
green that protects both the left and right pin placements. The left pin placement is one of the shortest
tee shots on the course and sits upon a small plateau. Players will expect to ace this pin, but a tee shot
that does not come to rest on the plateau will leave a testing second putt. The right pin is a much longer
shot that has a right to left break and is protected by a mound close to the tee. The right pin location is
on a much larger plateau with a much more subtle rise. Balls that come up short from the tee or a second
putt running past the cup will funnel down towards the sand trap. This hole will yield aces and bogeys
from the field.
Hole 6 continues the players up hill climb back towards the clubhouse. It features a cup on the center of
a large plateau in the center of the green. Tee shots that come up short will return to the box. Rough
wraps from the left side to behind the back of the hole. The large rough covered hill on the back of hole
number six comes into play when the back-pin placement is used. This hole is a player favorite for all of
the different line options that players may choose to grab an ace. Hole 6 provides another ace opportunity
but it can also cost you a big number if you leave your tee shot in a bad spot.
11Hole 7
Hole seven is the hardest scoring hole on the course. The tee shot is an extreme up hill shot. Players may
choose to play the ball into a pipe shot surrounded by rocks that funnels down to the cup. Speed is very
important on this play. A ball hit too soft will return to the golfer and a ball to hard can get caught in the
rocks. Some players may choose to bank the ball around the rail which will bring the water into play. The
lower level of the hole is open to the water, but balls are normally slowed by the rough covered hill and
rarely get wet. The second putt on the lower level is just as testing as the first putt. Depending on where
players land after the tee shot, they may have to deal with a breaking putt.
12Hole 8- Lakeshore
Jefferson County is known for its two lakes on the north and south of the county. Hole 8 was designed as
the signature hole on the course where spectators have an excellent view of the action. Lakeshore is a
large round 30’ x 30’ green that features a pond in the center of the green and stream that can be jumped
by players. The hole has four different hole locations. Two of the cups are located on a plateau in the back
of the hole. The other two holes, one close to the plateau and the other near the opening to the pond,
are located on the lower level. Players have three options from the tee. They may jump the stream or take
paths to the left or the right. Many players change their preferred path off the tee based on the location
of the cup. Players have a good chance at an ace on all of the pin locations. Players leaving their tee shot
on the wrong level will have a difficult deuce.
13Hole 9- Mossy Creek
Mossy Creek got its name from original settlers that built their homes near a creek with moss covered
rocks. A creek runs through Hole 9. Almost all balls will filter into the creek, and the creek will carry the
ball to the hole for a tap in. The creek is really in control on this hole and may at times let you in for an
ace. Players can take an aggressive route through the water to increase a chance of ace but risk of going
off the hole is high. Hit it in the water, take your two and move on.
Hole 10
From one of the easiest holes to one of the most challenging, Hole 10 wraps left around the lower pond.
Players may use the high bank on the right to swing the ball around the corner to the hole. Others taking
a more aggressive line may bank the ball to go for the ace. Frying Pan is the toughest of second putts on
the course. The area around the hole tilts from back to front. Tee balls left above the hole require a
delicate shot that if missed will roll at least 6ft away into the valley. Putting below the hole is preferred
but still requires a confident putt.
14Hole 11
Can you ride the Rail? The figure eight up and under
hole requires the player to ride the rail for best results.
The eleventh has two hole placements, one in the
middle of the green and another cup nuzzled up against
the rail in the back.
Hole 12
Hole 12 is the final pipe shot on the course. Players
start on the upper level that provides three separate
pipes. Sections of the upper level have been left open
where players can also choose to go over the ledge
instead of using the pipe. Speed and angle of entry
make a difference in how the ball reacts on this hole.
Hole 12 yields many aces but can also leave a long
breaking second with a poor tee shot.
Hole 13- Lucky
The Thirteenth is the hole most talked about by players. The
up-hill putt is a true test of a player’s ability to control speed.
One cup is located on top of the smallest plateau on the
course. Balls slowing on the plateau will funnel to the cup. The
lower cup is tucked behind Lucky’s rock. Balls close to this
lower hole will also funnel into the cup. The largest sand trap
on the course guards both holes and has a steep face that will
cause the ball to hop if players take on the trap. Most will use
the hill to the left to swing the ball around to both pin places.
A ball at the wrong angle or with too much speed will come all
the way back to the teeing area or down into un-Lucky’s trap.
Players that play the course a lot love the scoring opportunity.
For the first time player, you can be left shooting five from the
tee box if you can’t figure out speed and angles.
15Hole 14
After the grueling stretch of 10, 11, 12 and 13, the
fourteenth hole provides an opportunity for
players to grab and ace or an easy two. Hole 14
features a large mound and a ridge close to the tee
box. The green is bisected by three sets of posts. A
large hill is off to the player’s left and can be used
to lay up close to the cup. Hole 14 can be visually
intimidating until you realize it has a shortcut
across the small sidewalk. Players can take a
straight shot at the cup through this path and can
take on the cup through the front door or back
door bank.
Hole 15
Players must use the large mound that runs
through the middle of the 15th hole. A bank shot
with the right angle will give players a very reliable
look for an ace. Even if you don’t ace the hole, an
easy deuce awaits. Players misfiring off the tee can
find themselves in the rough collection area to the
right. It’s a makeable putt from the area, but it is
challenging.
Hole 16
The shortest hole on the course has a small long plateau
that runs the entire width of the hole. Players can choose
the left or right rail for both front door or back door options.
Some players go right at it. This hole is all about feel, so
players will take many different approaches on one of the
easier aces on the course.
16Hole 17- Rocky Valley
The final two finishing holes require both quality tee shots and
confident second putts. Players must choose which path they
want to take off the tee. Players can choose to go between the
rocks. Depending on where the players tee off, the Rocky Valley
can bring the ball back to the hole. Players can also tee off right of
the rocks, but that will bring the flag pole into play. There is also a
rock and a mound behind the hole that can be used to attack the
cup. Tee shots past the cup will be quick back to the cup. Aces are
possible here but big numbers can also go on the card.
Hole 18- Long Shot
The finishing hole at Mossy Creek will be the player’s longest tee shot of the day. The 58’ putt is straight
and slightly up hill. In our short time, it has proven to be an exciting finishing hole. Players putting well
have a good chance at an ace. A poor lag shot can leave a testing second putt. The pressure is only
intensified by the gallery looming over the final hole.
17SPECTATOR AREAS
Mossy Creek Mini Golf’s clubhouse features a deck that is 60’ long and elevated 8’ from the playing
surface. The deck provides great views of almost all of the holes on the course and allows spectators to
follow the action. We anticipate using some of the deck space for corporate tents during the tournament.
18Clubhouse
The clubhouse is a 1930s house that has been renovated to be the new home of Mossy Creek Mini Golf.
The airconditioned facility offers concessions to players and has a seating area for up to 20 people.
19Tournament History
August 18, 2018- Mossy Creek Masters
The Mossy Creek Masters was held as part of the Grand Opening Celebration for the course. The two
round event was won by Keith Jones. Jones shot -7 (40,39) for the victory over the 20 person field. His
son, Michael Jones, was the 12 and Under Champion with a two round total of 113. Anna Davenport won
the Women’s Division Championship shooting +4 (46,44).
September 21, 2018 Carson-Newman University Intramural Championship
Just over a month later, Anna Davenport won again in the team division of the Carson-Newman University
Intramural Tournament. She teamed with Prestin Bee to win a three-hole playoff for the championship.
Micah Roberts carded the low round of the 24-person field with a -2 (41).
202018 Fall Mini Golf League
Spring Swing 2019
211st Annual Spay Neuter Project Mini Golf
Touranment
Our most recent tournament saw 46 players in the 2 round, 2-person team tournament. Course members,
Alyse Taylor and Megan Lindsay came from 5 stokes down to claim the victory in the 1 st Annual Spay
Neuter Project Charity Tournament. The team took home a $100 prize.
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