Pros:
- I never really play 9 hole courses, but I was pleasantly surprised. After the first couple of holes, I thought it was going to be putter shots throughout, but it mixes in a couple 370-plus, low-ceiling holes that challenge your driver, and several holes require some shot shaping. I really enjoyed 10-12 (although there are definitely some cons, see below) that add variety. I threw several different discs off the tee, which I always consider to be a good indicator for a quality course score.
- Concrete tees, basic signs for the first nine holes that do the job. Baskets are older, but still catch well and are perfectly serviceable.
- Hole 12 is really great, using the baseball outfield fence as a way to protect the basket from RHBH throws. So either you're throwing a spike hyzer, or throwing a FH that carries around the fence, but can't go deep because of guardian trees. Hole 8 is also a great low-ceiling flex RHBH that's reachable, but you need to nail the line.
- Mower was finishing up when I got there and the course looked great. Seems like it stays in good condition and the park is used often for the 1,000 person community.
Cons:
- A couple course design issues where the course might clash with other park-goers. Hole 6 plays across one of the park entrance roads, hole 9 plays across a sidewalk that goes to the baseball fields, and then hole 10-12 are tightly woven across the fields.
I played at 8:30 a.m., so I didn't have to worry about any of that, but 10-12 would be unplayable with a game going on, with 9 likely affected as well. Also, 10-12 have no signs and are difficult to find - 10 just uses the sidewalk as a tee (I believe?)
Other Thoughts:
- Honestly, I had a ton of fun playing here. I hesitated stopping considering I was driving up to Peoria, and would a 12-hole course be worth the time. But it was a great start to the day!
I just can't give it a higher score considering holes 10-12, and that while this is a fun course, it's not necessarily one that's going to really challenge you.