Pros:
1) Simple and accurate signs: tell you exactly where the hazards and baskets are
2) Well-groomed: the trails/hole were clean out. Side-shrubs were minimal. If I threw a stray disk, it only took me a few seconds to find it.
3) Great use of terrain! I loved the deep valley's at 13 and 14. Good vertical changes all around though.
4) Clear Fairways!: After playing Nichol's Park in East Haddam, I felt like these fairways were wide open. While I admit getting lucky on a few tee shots, this course is easily navigable. Lots of fun from the tee.
5) Multiple hooks on front 9 tee signs.
Cons:
1) Just a few tight tees: Maybe I was getting tired, but by the time I got to 18, I could not get off the tee-box. Throw, hit a tree, try again with a different disc, hit a tree. Both shots landed back at my feet. 13 felt like a tight start but ultimately was a great hole.
2) More tee sign hooks, please!
Other Thoughts:
Inconsistent tee types.Not a big deal, but the tees are a mix of rubber, cement, wooded decks w/turf and finally, dirt. While I love a good rubber tee, and this variety might rub some people the wrong way, it's kind of refreshing.
I love open fields so this is a bit of a challenge for me. Overall, it was a great course, lots of fun elevation changes and great course design. Played all 18 holes, shot a 62 and had two birdies; my best yet.