Pros:
- Elevation and location!
Cons:
- no restrooms/amenities on-site
- on the short/small side
- proximity to residential areas
- enclosed by walking/jogging trail - potential for disc-to-bystander encounters
Other Thoughts:
Daphne has up 'n' raised the average for DG in the AL bi-county/gulf coast arena. As mentioned before, there are brand-spankin' new baskets, concrete tees, great views and ELEVATION. Those familiar with the AL gulf coast know that for the most part we are FLAT. The Hobbit in Midtown has some elevation but compared to here it's 2-D. On these 9 short holes elevation plays in such a contrary way to the rest of the area that on that virtue alone it is catapulted to the upper echelon of courses in the area, despite it being 9 holes. Sick of the norm in Mobile? Jam on over to Daphne, go 25 mph in the neighborhood, and enjoy (currently) 9 holes of up/down fun. Plus, just down the road is Fairhope's course, and from there, Foley's just a hop skip and jump. Makes for a long fun day of DG.
To update one thing from the previous review, there is now total signage- distances, layouts, par, etc. Also, there are garbage cans everywhere. Only a jerk would litter here; it's obvious the community cares about their park and I hope golfers stopping-by treat it the same way because I can see it easily becoming a stopping-point and possibly even a signature course due to the elevation/scenic views. Also, there's the occasional bench. As for obstacles, while it certainly isn't as cramped as Cottage Hill or Fairhope or Chickasabogue, (aka, typical for the area), the trees nearby are used very effectively, coupled with the elevation, it's a fun toss.
From the small parking lot it is easy to navigate the course via signage. It's not a simple loop, but rather makes full usage of the acreage/elevation available. Hole 3 in particular stands out because, while it's not very long, it's downhill, so locals may find it easy to actually overshoot the basket and wind up OB. As a result, the course requires finesse on more than one hole in a way other courses in the area don't.