Pros:
The Jarod Hilton Memorial Course In located in the large expansive green and lovely Atchley Park. The course starts on one side of the ballfields, plays to the far side and then doubles back. The first tee is between the gazebo and the dog park. There is a big lovely sign at the beginning, complete with sponsors. There is a small kiosk/with map., also a couple of picnic tables. The concrete pads are nicely long and that length is needed here. Everything has the black/yellow combination. The tee signs are wonderful except for one major flaw, the distances are written in a about a point 7 font. With my old eyes, I had to get up close to read the distances. The baskets are the Monkey Trap brand which come in very pretty, vibrant colors and are very popular in these parts.
Except for maybe four wooded, technical holes, the course is mostly wide open with just a tree or two to maneuver around on each hole. A strong arm is a necessity on this course. With an average or below arm and the wind blowing, I flounder with all these long, open holes and they all begin to be pretty tedious.
I also agree that # 16 is probably the signature hole here. It's 228'to a cool elevated basket built up on a tiny, little hill.
Cons:
Players with big ole arms will enjoy this course more. Recreational players are at a real disadvantage and probably will not like the course as much.
The wind can be a factor on such an open course.
# 4 is extra long and extra boring. 700' plus with a fence on your left the whole way down.
Not an inspiring design.
Tiny little distance font on tee signs.
Other Thoughts:
Anyone with a big arm will enjoy this course. It would be interested to see the break down of ratings according to the players arm strength. I'd be fairly certain that the younger, stronger armed players rate it much higher.
It's a shame because this really is a lovely park. Someone just needs to plant more trees on Arbor Day.