Pros:
Scenic, hilly, and technical intermediate to advanced level course set at at a private retreat roughly 20 minutes away from French Lick Indiana.
Signs - High quality signs at each hole show a map, distance, par, as well as details on what counts as OB on each hole.
Baskets - 18 extremely grippy and new Dynamic Veteran baskets. Did not have any issues with spit outs.
Tees - 1 tee per hole. Hole 1 has an alternate tee in the island. Holes 1-10, 14, 16, and 17 are concrete tees. Holes 11-13, 15, and 18 share a turf tee with the ball golf course.
Navigation - I would recommend walking the wooded holes before playing. For the most part, navigation is straight forward once you find hole 1 and then hole 2. Next hole signs are definitely needed to improve the course, especially after holes 1, 5, 9, 12, and 15.
Variety - Course has every style of hole. Everything from long and open to short and technical extremely hilly and wooded. 2-7 play uphill and downhill in the woods. Holes 2, 11, and 13 are blind shots. Hole 8 is wide open 705 foot hole. Holes 13-16 play on the side of a hill though the woods. Course ends with a shot over a small lake. It is definitely a well designed course going from open (hole 1), to woods (2-7), to open (9-12), to woods (13-16), to open (17,18).
Safety - Holes 1-10 and 16 have are on land solely for disc golf. The other holes share tees and fairways with a private par 3 course. Safety isn't an issue if the ball golf course is empty. Bridges / paths when needed.
Only course within a 20 minute drive. Several other courses are within a half hour.
Private - You would likely be the only one on the course unless there are ball golfers. It is peaceful, scenic, and quiet.
Definitely worth the drive. The views/scenery on the course and while getting to the course are incredible.
Cons:
Navigation could be tricky at times. Next hole signs are definitely needed to improve the course, especially after holes 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, and 15. I was on site for a bachelor party. The closest basket was hole 12. A friend told me where the tee for hole 1 was located. I walked the course prior to playing to make life easier. I made a course map and uploaded it.
No trash cans nor benches on site. Pack in / pack out. Take your trash with you. Be respectful of the owners as they definitely put in a lot of work on the property to maintain it. A few benches along the way would be nice, especially since the course is a 2.5 mile walk.
Course is out of the way. With the distance between other courses, it would be challenging to make a trip out of it unless you are staying on site or in the area. There is a new course in French Lick
Safety - Course does share tees and fairways with ball golf. Hole 14 to 15 needs better signage or stairs. Follow the golf path to stay safe as there is a drop off.
Only 1 tee per hole with exception of hole 1. Course has room to add tees for holes 8-18 (either turf or concrete) The wooded holes (2-7) are don't have much room to expand. A second set of tees would increase my rating on this course.
Far drive to food/snacks. Purchase in Shoals / French Lick as there are no nearby establishments.
Other Thoughts:
This course was awesome. I knew about the course prior to arriving at the bachelor party and it exceeded my expectations. The drive to the course was enjoyable and was a very peaceful location.
Dual tees, next hole signage, and a few benches would bump this course up to a 4.5.
I would recommend this course to any intermediate/advanced level player. Beginners would definitely lose a disc. If back in the area, I will likely play this course again depending on time.