Pros:
- No danger of losing a disc.
- Has concrete pads, though they are a bit small.
- The par 5 holes are exceedingly generous, even for novices.
- 12 short holes: can be played pretty quickly, and is a decent course for beginners.
- Well marked and easy to find your way around.
Cons:
- 12 holes crammed into tight quarters, so inaccurate throws might get onto other fairways or into picnic and playground areas. This is especially troublesome on the last five holes.
- No real variety from hole to hole: all flat, only one dogleg, and no really long holes.
- Lots of trees, so you'll almost certainly hit branches if you really try to air out a drive.
- A few holes can get muddy if there's been rain, but not nearly as bad Ellicott Creek Park.
- Only one set of tees.
Other Thoughts:
Overall I like this course because it's a good place to work on your accuracy and approach shots. If you can keep your shots low and straight you'll eat this course for breakfast. Even if you hit a lot of tree trunks (as I did) you can usually recover quite easily, making this a generally forgiving course for beginners. The biggest issue is how cramped the course is, so you should definitely play during the park's off-peak times like weekday mornings in order to avoid picnickers and kids on the playgrounds. The designers might have done better with a 9 hole course to give the holes a little more breathing room. The course is nothing special, but good for a quick practice round if you live in the area.