Tightly wooded course with Fairways that feel... well, fair. No poke and hope here.
GREAT use of the terrain of the park.
Never crowded.
Plenty of elevation changes. The pictures do NOT do it justice.
Fantastic signage!
Several signature feel holes.
The distance is beginner friendly, but the layout will challenge every skill level.
Pretty good flow.

I lost a few discs? Not a tons of cons.
Natural tee pads are a bummer in the rain.
Newer course, so the vegetation is still getting beat in

I really enjoy this course every time I play it. There's a rooster somewhere near the 3rd tee. Listen for him. Bring shoes that can handle a more rugged course. It's in a park, but it doesn't have your normal STL park-golf feel.

Pros- It starts near and ends at the parking lot. All par 3's. Restrooms available and plenty of pavilion space. Variety of elevation change and shot selection. You will only need a couple discs on this course. One of each. Tee signs, directional arrows, map, tee box designation markers and kiosk.
Overall-Hole 1 gets things started with a controlled Anhyzer shot out of the gate. Note: The basket you can see from the tee is actually Hole 3. Hole 2 has a cool Cottonwood tree that's about 200 years old next to the tee box and a good/easy sidearm (RH) flick. The fairway is tight and keep to the right if you can. Too much to the left and could be hazardous. Hole 3 is deceiving. There is a small valley you throw over with good elevation change and wide bridge to cross. Hole 4 is an upshot with 3 guardian trees at the top. Watch out for a ravine at the top to the left. If you can sneak it through and land in the field behind them, putting is easy. Hole 5 is near the pavilion and would be tough to find if you weren't looking for it. This fairway is somewhat tight and on a downward slope. Hitting a tree is certainly a possibility towards the basket as it turns left. Again, stay to the fairway on this. Ricocheting too far to either side is not much fun. Hole 6 is a nice tiered upshot with a path carved into the hillside. Hole 7 could easily get mixed up with a path that is immediately after Hole 6. If you take it you'll end up at the basket for 7. Hole 7 tee is past the pavilion and up the path back towards the parking lot on the right. This is a tough shot. If you have a spotter it may be helpful. It's not a blind shot per se but there is some thick briars to the left if you're not careful keeping in fairway. Hole 8 is a relative easy shot to a combination of Cottonwood/Sycamore tree that is straight ahead. Hole 9 through 13 is over the bridge crossing to the right of the path, you can miss it. Hole 9 tee is straight of the bridge. This fairway has a nice s-curve shot if you can muster the turn. Hole 10 is a hard dogleg left shot. Many guardian trees in the middle of the fairway can keep you from getting through. Hole 11 is a low ceiling shot that opens up to the right. Basket has wide landing zone. Hole 12 is a straight shot ace-run. Be warned the rough on either side of the fairway is nasty. Stay on the fairway. Hole 13 is a tight run through some trees that could make it difficult to get through. Holes 14-18 cross back over the bridge. After crossing back over the bridge stay to the path and the tee for 14 is off the left of the next bridge (which you'll cross). Once you throw Hole 14 take bridge and cross over to the fairway. Hole is tucked back slightly to the right. Plenty of trees make this a tough shot. Hole 15 is about as wide open as you'll find here. A right-hand back-hand dream of 320'. Longest on the course. Let it rip with nice finish to the left near some trees guard the basket. Cross back over the bridge and you'll notice that Hole 16 tee is just after the Emergency Call Box on your right. Hole 16 is tucked into a dog-leg right blind. If you can keep it on the fairway and get into opening you'll have some success. Too far left and right and it's thick and tough to get out of. Hole 17 has a narrow fairway. With a controlled flight, making it to open field is necessary to put this in for 3. There is a fallen tree that is in close proximity to basket so keep in mind when approaching. Hole 18 is similar to upshot on Hole 3 but is open at top and strong Hyzer should get you close. As long as you hit the top of the hill you'll finish nicely.

Cons-The rough can be unforgiving if shots are not controlled. You will only need a couple discs on this course. Watch out poison ivy. Additionally, some of the new fairways have recently been cleared and tripping hazards are evident.

I have played golf all over St. Louis (and country) the and this has the potential to be the best beginner friendly 18 Hole course I've played. If you have had the chance to play many of the courses in this region, most support the intermediate player. I'm very fortunate to have a variety to choose from living here in St. Louis. Hudson Park is not entirely pitch and putt. Although you can play with one or two discs, there are certainly a couple holes you can use a driver on. I've played this course multiple times with friends and family (three kids under 11) for the past year and everyone enjoys the simplicity and appreciated the challenges. This as a good starter course for a new player with not a lot of arm strength and learning the basics or intermediate player working on technical aspect of game (a good balance of left and right shots). It's certainly worth an hour or so to play here. You will enjoy this course!