They've fixed my concerns with the old layout -- the repetition on the back nine is gone, the dangerous hole next tot he playground is gone.

The course is much more challenging now with the open holes gone. They're putting in new tee signage that looks great -- once it's on every hole, this will be an easy course to navigate.

Some of the greens are evil -- you can be within the 10m circle and still not have a clear shot at the basket. This makes you plan out your approaches more than a regular course, and while others may gripe about it, I love it -- if nothing else, it gives me an excuse for that bogey!!

Natural tees -- not a huge problem for me, but it makes it tougher to find the next tee when you're playing through the woods, especially when the tee markers as just 4x4s driven into the ground.

I really don't like the holes playing through the dog park. Even though it looks like the dog park is never used, it only takes one unfortunate experience to cause problems for the course.

I really like the new layout better than the old one in general. It fits my game better, and with the work the local club is doing, I can see this course getting to 3 or 3.5 stars by the next time I play here. It's about the only option if you're staying in North Myrtle (though I may play the course at Socastee next year just out of curiosity).