Pros:
-Decent Baskets
-Good Signage, including large map sign at start
-Mix of open and minor wooded
-Appears to have the park to itself
Cons:
-Slightly odd layout, take a pic of the map (or use the one here)
-Natural tees
-Buggy, swarms of them, lots of repellent
-A little off the beaten path
Other Thoughts:
Fayette DGC is a typical small town park course on the north side of Fayette, IA. The appears to be the only thing in the park and it was quiet, I think we saw only one vehicle drive by on our round. The last 5 holes are a little odd in placement. I think the designer was trying to get a little more distance on the holes. When you tee off of #5, you can see 3 baskets. You're headed to the middle one (we shot at the right one first off). Hole #9 crosses back across the #7, 6, and 5 fairways. Not an issue unless there are other groups playing. There is some room to the right of the #8 fairway that could have been used to maybe not have the crossing patterns and add some interest with a lightly wooded area to work around (mostly just used a bit on #8). There are a couple of blind shots that turn left (#2 and #4), but mostly a straightforward set of lines to baskets. A nice amateur course as long as you pack the bug spray. The Vogla river meanders along the south edge of the park for a good bug breeding ground. Not tough to get to, but a little off the beaten path off the old highway 150 and a couple of quick turns just north of town. Add some concrete tee pads, maybe redesign those last 5 holes to add to the rating. It was a reasonable course, nothing too difficult, but quick and kind of fun. I might play again, if in the area.