Aesthetic - Sure Melvindale isn't the vacation capital for its beautiful sights. But for a down river course, I really think this course has my kind of Aesthetics. Fast flowing river close following you thru most of the course. Seclusion (of sorts) with the privacy behind the building and major road on another side. And the trees are nice, I had to stop for a minute I think on hole 5 because the smell of pine was so strong and fresh I just had to enjoy it for a minute.

Fun - This isn't a course I'm saying fun like throwing huge bombs or highly technical. It's just that this course is so close to many things that people can get here quick and easy, you can run the course in 10-15 minutes, and its just plain-ole nice when you need a quicky.

Locatability - The address and buildings around here make it easy to find. Course is small so easy to get around. Course Map added just in case making it even easier. Signs marking each hole (or concrete bricks), and extra signs if next hole is not right in front of you. Could use some numbers on the baskets, but not that big of a deal.

Challenge/Variety - every hole is pretty much straight with small trees here and there. Sure there is water on your left thru the first few holes, but its way down and there is a good 30 feet down the bank that there is still land until water. A few small hills is about the only other variation on the course. The only two challenging things I found were trying to play course with just putters (3holes over 200 is the slight challenge) and the gusting winds thru some holes.

TeePads - Tee's were all natural and grass was in fine shape and a sign marked the start. Baskets were kinda chinsey but were new, except for where a basket was missing. Baskets are black and not marked with hole, but due to the short length it isn't too hard to find them.

Congestion - I went on a weekday during lunch. No other DG's but in the 20-30 minutes I was here 3 different sets of neighbors came over to let their dog dookie in the fairways. And these folks have no idea why there are orange signs or weird metal things all over, so they have no idea a disc could be coming or that you are waiting to throw while they stand there and watch their dog run around for 10 minutes. Also looks like a boat launch after basket #1 before tee #2, I could only imagine the folks that would be using this (Rouge River being so picturesque), so I would bet this is going to slow things down.

Maintained/Bugs - Grass is mowed fine, the signs and baskets and teepad areas are in fine shape. This is a new course. But the amount of dog logs in the fairways is less than attractive, just glad I didn't plant my disc in a pile. Additionally the glen of trees between holes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 seems to be where the dog walkers expect a garbage can should have been cuz there is a decent amount of litter. When I came, it was early April and we just broke thru the snow, so no bugs.

Whats holding it back from higher rating - First off ask residents to bring bags for their dog do-do and have garbage cans for the other stuff. But relatively for free, move the baskets to force different throws and not allow any line possible to each basket. For a couple bucks bring in yards of dirt and make those berms you tee from on 8 and 9 taller and more challenging, and then bring in more natural stuff like squarish blocks or huge river rocks. Make a barrier around a hole and again break up some throwing lanes.

Kid Friendly - Yes and no to being kid friendly. You are here and gone in a short time so they don't have time to get bored. But with super wild throws, could go over the fence to the building or they'd keep going down the hill to the river or perhaps whack a car going down Greenfield Road.

Older/Less Active Player Friendly - I think this DG Course is taylor-made for this group of people. Tight and compact course, and short holes, older/less active players could live off this course and enjoy the outdoors.

Rookie Friendly - I don't think Rookie's will like this. Rookie's are looking for the challenge so when they fail they can say oh it was so hard, so going to a dink like this I think would kinda keep them out.

Average Player Friendly - I think more average players would find enjoyment here for a 9-hole course. They understand the many facets of the game and can find something to work out. But I also think these guys also played long enough that they want something out of a course, not just holes and challenge but some aesthetics, and some could enjoy this from time to time.

Pro Player Friendly - I don't really see many Pro's coming to Melvindale's 9 hole course. There is no real draw for them. The only thing I could see is if they like that suburban/inner city feel while still getting the sights and smells of the outdoors with the river and new pines.