Pros:
- Good variation: I expected zig-zag up the runs, bomb down them. Essentially it was, BUT, several of the baskets were tucked inside the tree-line, so you have to approach from a certain line. There were a few wooded holes (although I'm not sure where the line was on #11). You are on the lower slopes of the ski runs, so the whole thing is elevation changes. Basically straight shots, some gentle doglegs so some of the baskets are blind. The only way to get a better layout would have been to carve some more wooded holes out. Decent mix of short and long.
- the maps on the scorecards are good (just ask in the general store for one). Having the cones to mark the tees is necessary - if they weren't there it would be a con.
- it's in a beautiful setting, the course was in pretty good shape - there wasn't really any brush - you're not going to lose a disc here.
Cons:
- tee pads (rubber mats) were dangerous. I have a torn ACL, so was throwing from a standstill, but if you have any sort of run-up - it's not safe! (uneven).
- the gnats were terrible. They were there on every hole, it was miserable.
- there were "chuckers" spending $5 a pop to rent to play (I would not recommend paying to play on this course - BYOD only). The day I played, there were groups on 1 and 2. We jumped ahead to 3, and it wasn't a big deal - but if you were to get stuck behind a group of 5 - you may as well quit for the day..... The day we rode the ski-lift, there was no one on the course. My timing could have been unlucky.
Other Thoughts:
I was not expecting much (based on the reviews). I was pleasantly surprised. This is a good course for beginners (play par 72), but relatively simple for advanced players (shooting a 54 shouldn't be too much of a challenge). We stayed for a long weekend with family, and I got out to play once. I took some beginners - so the course was simple enough for them to play without getting too discouraged, but challenging enough to keep me interested. I could see it being a bit boring if this was your home course - once you learn the lines, etc. but to play a few times while passing through (or if you're fortunate to stay at the resort) - who doesn't like playing a new course? My favorite hole was #15 - it was a longer downhill shot, and the basket was tucked behind some trees sticking out. The treeline was closer then on 18, so it wasn't an all out bomb shot.