Pros:
- Clear holes, don't have to worry about poison ivy
- Uses elevation excellently at some holes
- Plenty of parking
- Course map provided at the start
- The course is well maintained
- Baskets are old but still good
- Restrooms and water fountains located in the middle of the park
Cons:
- Holes 5 and 6 are closed
- Frequent events prevent easy use of the course, usually via pop-up fences along some holes
- Some holes located along some high traffic areas
- Navigation is very difficult if you don't make use of the course map
- Some hole signs are outdated, or baskets aren't where they should be
-- For instance, hole 1's basket has 6 on it, hole 4's sign says the basket is far to the right, but it's actually 200 feet closer to the left, and the basket that is far to the right has 1 on it
- The walk from hole 4 to hole 7 is insanely long without 5 and 6 breaking it up
Other Thoughts:
According to the designer, this course will see a redesign before the year is up. I can't wait for this to happen as Old Settlers is a beautiful park that deserves an excellent course.
Pokemon Go: plenty of stops and gyms peppered throughout the park along the course.