Pros:
Cape Fear DGC is one of three wilderness courses located on the Four Mound Reserve in Spokane, Washington. This course is the most dynamic of the three, incorporating intense elements with extreme terrain. Cape Fear's eighteen hole layout plays through lush grassy meadows, thickly lined pine forests, and massive rock outcrops and valleys. Every hole on this course takes precision and power, with holes ranging from 250-500+ feet and are, according to Gordy, ALL par 3's!
With the addition of nine extra holes, Cape Fear turns in to Four Mound Reserve's most famous, or perhaps infamous, "Jumanji" course. This 27 hole layout is used mainly for tournament play and is why world class players such as Feldberg, Leiviska, Hokum and Crabtree travel every year from all over to come and play. As other reviewers have stated, this place truly is magical.
Navigation for both Cape Fear and Jumanji are the easiest to follow on the Reserve with signs and benches at every hole. Tee pads have all been updated with fly pads from the recent LCO and are in great shape. Baskets are a mix of galvanized metal baskets that are name brand, with two sets of chains and very durable. Large orange cones and/or flags are on top of each basket helping players locate each basket.
Favorite Hole(s):
Cape Fear: Hole # 9
Jumanji: Holes # 3, 4, 6, 8, 23,
Cons:
Because this course is private and doesn't have the constant flow of money coming in to improve the amenities, Gordy has to spend a lot of his own time and money to make the upgrades needed to keep it at a championship caliber level. He is constantly updating the 50+ baskets and tee pads he has on site, along with the clubhouse/restrooms, mowing of the fairways, and general upkeep of the courses. His generosity is insurmountable, along with his wife Jaymee who like Gordy, are very passionate and selfless in what they do. Over time with more donations and time spent from the local club on course maintenance, this course will get better over time.
Other Thoughts:
I have played over 200 courses in 12 states and 3 countries thus far and find Four Mound Reserve to be one of the best all-around destination spots I have been to yet! With camping minutes away from three championship caliber courses, this should be on everyone's "wish list", especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest.
Spokane is a beautiful city with a ton of quality disc golf courses, restaurants and lodging, making it a fantastic vacation spot whether you are a "weekend warrior" or a family man. Locals are very friendly and the SDGA takes a lot of pride in their courses through hard work and quality tournaments. It is always a pleasure for me to travel over the Cascades from Seattle to Spokane and I look forward to the next opportunity I get!