Pros:
Course has been upgraded to a full 18 holes. Holes 5-13 are new. What were holes 5-9 are now 14-18.
This is a well laid out course using the terrain with some uphill and downhill shots. Trees can be in play on most holes, causing to use a variety of shots. The additional nine brings in some holes that play to the advantage of those that can turn it to the right.
Use the first 5 holes to get warmed up, because water comes into play on 10 of the last 13 holes. Two ponds and a stream come into play on those holes making for some challenging and interesting shots.
Hole 12 has two pin positions, playing the longer pro pin makes for a more challenging hole and also bringing water into play a second time on the hole.
New baskets in great condition. Tee pads on the additional 9 holes (5-13) are now completed. Although backfill dirt is very soft, but that is to be expected until grass takes hold.
You can pick up a map of the additional 9 in the park office across the street from the tank during business hours to make it easier to navigate until the completion of the signs.
Good signage with par listed for amateur and pro on each of the original 9 holes, excellent baskets and concrete tee stations with good traction. Easy to follow course layout that starts and ends near basketball court.
Convenient restrooms and drinking fountain near hole #1.
Cons:
The first 4 holes are not overly technical, mostly straight shots without too many obstacles, which could be a plus for beginner and intermediate players.
Signs for additional 9 are yet to be completed, but should be in within the next couple of weeks.
Water comes into play on 10 holes (4 on streams and 6 around the two ponds), for a more experienced player this could be a plus.
Could use a few more trash cans throughout course.
A lot of trimming has been done, but still could use a few trees cut back.
Other Thoughts:
Very fun course. The additional 9 holes have added several technical shots that the course was lacking, along with several longer holes.
Now, well worth the drive to play the new course.
Park offers many other activities (tennis, horseshoes, basketball, playground, baseball diamond, sunken gardens, pavilions and several grills).
I will re-evaluate in a month or so, when signs are in and everything is complete.
Update on 2-2-12... Signs are in, but very disappointed with the accuracy of the maps on each sign. The old signs were much more accurate. Overall the course was in good sharp for the middle of winter though.