Nestled in the hills of east-central Ohio is Byesville Village Park. The park is backed up against Wills Creek, and is a great setting for this new course installed in 2020.

+ The "orange theme" at this course is perfect! Baskets are orange, tee signs are orange, the edges of the tees are orange, etc. Makes it easy to navigate and easy to play.

+ Everything is brand new, from the concrete tees to the DISCatcher baskets. There's even a few benches throughout!

+ Multiple enjoyable elevation changes. I really like #2 because it plays downhill and very short, but a missed ace run will likely have you in the creek behind the basket.

+ This isn't the biggest park, but the space was utilized nicely. Most holes are open, but the design incorporates the mature trees, rolling hills, and creek to perfection.

- A few holes are really close together. Had to wait for another group to finish #1 because #3 shoots over the same fairway pretty much.

- Also, speaking of #1, the mando to the left of the telephone pole is very bad. I get why they did it, but it basically forces you to throw over the fairway for #3.

- The pars on a few holes are very generous. It's listed as a par 31, but you could make a case for a par 28.

- Only one set of tees.

+ My maximum score for a 9-hole course is 4.0.

Overall, my first impression of JBM was very high. It's an enjoyable course that is in great shape for being just a year old.

Would recommend you check it out if you're in the area!