Pros:
1.) An 18-hole course that surrounds the outskirts of a mega-church in the western metro Detroit area. The designers used the land to its advantage, especially with the slight amount of trees on the property. There are three water holes too, which gives you a challenge, especially when you know you're at a high risk of losing a disc with one simple mistake. Terrain and width of fairways also varies throughout this course. I genuinely felt like each hole gave you a new challenge that you had to prepare yourself for.
2.) Something new that I did not know when I came to the course: the baskets are now double-chained. According to my boyfriend, last summer they were only single-chained. This is always a bonus. The chains gripped easily too. In addition, baskets are cemented into the ground.
3.) The course is relatively easily to navigate. I was fortunate enough to have my boyfriend leading the way; however, it wouldn't be hard to figure out if you are a newcomer.
4.) Since the course is on the property of a mega-church, there shouldn't be a problem with parking whatsoever.
5.) Even though it is only the beginning of spring, the maintenance on the fairways seems to be well-maintained. You aren't constantly walking through long grass or weeds, unless you shank your disc out into left field.
Cons:
1.) Tee pads are all natural, which has caused erosion over long periods of time. Most of the tee boxes were muddy (due to the recent melting of snow and rain). This can be somewhat hazardous, especially when roots and large rocks have the potential of sticking out. Many of the holes, I threw slightly outside of the tee box. This was probably the biggest downfall on this course. I would have given this course higher than three discs, if the tee pads were kept up.
2.) Signage was mediocre. There were a couple holes that didn't have any signs whatsoever. The other signs were basic: hole number, par number, and feet from basket. It could have been helpful to have a simple guide from where the tee pad is to the basket.
3.) Although it didn't seem like trash was a huge issue at this course, a few trash cans around the course could have been nice.
Other Thoughts:
I may be biased, since this is the church I attend; however, I was PLEASANTLY surprised with this course! I have heard mixed things about this course from other local players. I believe that the designers did an incredible job with the land they were given to utilize. This is a course that will keep you on your toes, every time you play it. One must learn to execute well at all different shot approaches here.