Pros:
*disc golf in a relatively remote area
*map of the course
*makes good use of the land (although 9-iron golf course could cause problems)
*friendly staff (they let me play for free due to slow day)
*good course for beginners and families who are staying at the resort
*discs are available for rent at the resort desk
Cons:
*Golfers, golfers, golfers!!?! Tee pads and some baskets run alongside a 9-iron golf course. Fortunately, when I played, no golfers were present, but I cannot imagine golf balls flying around while trying to disc. The set up would also seem to be capable of promoting conflict between disc and traditional golfers.
*due to it's proximity to Lake Superior, I was hoping for some good views. This isn't so.
*pay to play if you are not a resort guest, but hey, it's a resort so what do you expect?
Other Thoughts:
Every year, I spend a week on the North Shore of Lake Superior at an old family cabin. Being new to disc golf, this was my first year trying the course at Lutsen. With the resort's proximity to Lake Superior, I was hoping for some great views and scenic holes.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the course is on the same area as a tiny golf course. Please see above comments.
This course would not be worth the drive alone, but if you like discin' and are in the neighborhood, it fills the need.
The course would be nice for families who are staying at the resort and are not disc regulars as the course is not too challenging (It was extremely windy when I played it).
Although I was not blown away (although my throws were) by the course, I will play it every year when I am up north moving forward.