Very clean, well-maintained course. Manicured fairways, well thought-out holes, lots of variety of challenges. Many epic holes. Holes are mostly well-marked with tall pink poles, for the insane distances. Ample parking. Easy to find.

Confusing layout. Fairways cross streets, parking lots and other multi-use areas. Many fairways veer near to other multi-use areas. Lack of maps on the tee signs. Drives are sometimes just ridiculously long or puzzlingly short.

This course sits right next to the Yellow Course, which you can almost see the entire round from the parking lot. It's far too short to be fun for anyone but a novice or a kid. But the Black Course is the opposite -- insanely long drives (far beyond my recreational arm), dramatic elevation changes, and lots of trudging between holes.

Oddly, considering the epic length and size of this multi-use park, much of the course hugs the asphalt (not my kind of layout at all). That said, there are some very scenic views throughout this park/course. And there a re a few holes that get you some seclusion, only to drag you back next to a park administration office or a playground or yet another parking lot.

I could see this course being an ideal setting for a pro tournament -- players who needs these kinds of distances to shine. And plenty of park to hold a crowd. But for the typical player, the holes were almost too epic, too big in scope. Most you can't even see from the tee (and the tee signs have not even a rudimentary map).

I don't know what to say about this course. I liked it. It was clean and a pleasant setting. But it was just too much for me. Maybe for others, this kind of round is favorable. I do love a few long holes, or a serious elevation change. But this course was filled with them.

I'm glad I stopped and played a round. I agree this is a nice course. I'm sure the locals love it. I made a bit of a road trip out of getting to another destination so I could play the Black Course. I'm glad I did, but I doubt I'll be going out of my way to head back here next time I'm traveling south.

Good mix of a few short holes with plenty of opportunities to really unload some serious drives.

Signs weren't great. they told you where to start from, but not very specific about where the baskets were. especially on some holes where you cant see the hole

hole 18 was a lot of fun to basically throw off of the top of a mountain

+ The course layout is massive, though doesn't rely solely on "grip it and rip it type shots."

+ The lot is huge and parking should never be a problem.

+ Located on site is a small "Skill-Shot" course which can provide beginners with an understanding of the basic nature of disc golf.

+ A practice basket and numerous professional facilities throughout the course/park add to the appeal of the Black Course.

+ Shot variety on the course will never be a problem. I was constantly forced to go outside of my comfort zone in order to get a good lie (including making up new throws on the fly).

+ The level of wildlife that inhabits the course will at times make you forget that you're actually on a disc golf course.

+ The location of the course is perfect. The big hills give way to amazing views of the Ohio Valley that are unmatched with any course within 50+ miles.

+ The course allows for shots that disc golfers dream about/antagonize over on the drive home. Every type of hole is represented and the variety is unmatched. Epic top of the world drives with unforgiving O.B.'s to tight tunnel shots through the woods. The Black Course truly embodies the challenge that drives me to the game.

As my title stated, this course is a work in progress. The following "cons" are minor in nature and in due time will be rectified as the course is fully completed.

-No tee signs or tees are currently installed on the course.

-Without a map, the course would be nearly impossible to navigate in it's current incarnation.

-According to the map, the baskets for Holes #12 and #14 are switched (a.k.a. Basket #12 is labeled as #14 and vice-versa). While this caused some mild confusion during my first round it is by far the simplest fix on the course.

-Some of the wooded holes will require some additional clearing and upkeep before the course is complete.

-Currently no alternate tee/basket placements.

-You are required to throw across a road on Hole #2 and a parking lot on Hole #18. This has not been a problem during the rounds that I have played on the course due to the lack of people in the park at the time. However, I could definitely see this becoming a problem if the popularity of the park increases.

I'm a disc golfer that normally carries a mental checklist in my head when I play a course for a first time. I like my tees concrete and large and my signs descriptive and immaculate. I love multiple tees and/or alternative basket placements. The Black Course contains none of these. After the finishing the second hole, however, I couldn't have cared less.

This course has more potential then any I have ever played. The layout is near perfect and incorporates every shot and disc that I possessed. When frustration got the best of me, a view came into sight and made me forget about the last shot. Once it is officially completed I will have no reservations about changing my rating to a 4.0/4.5 (and I am a harsh critic).

The Black Course is not for the light of heart or beginners. It is huge, windy, hilly, and very unforgiving if an errant throw goes off the fairway (ask my Destroyer still at the bottom a huge ravine). A beginner or novice will become frustrated at what is expected of them on this course but I can't take away points for that. The course was designed at a championship level and that is the skill it will take to succeed.

The Black Course is an ultimate test your game. It has the ability to either boost your ego or destroy it. I finished +2 on my first round and felt like I had won the lottery. Two to three hours should be set aside for each round and bring something to drink or regret it later. I have recommended this course to every disc golfer that I know and it is well worth the drive and should become the standard to which all Ohio Valley courses are measured.