Pros:
Very nice layout, not too open, not too wooded. This is inside of the Bunker Hills Regional Park, so there is a $5/day fee, or $25/year pass
I heard they do not check passes after Labor Day, but try this @ your own risk!
The holes have great tee signs (we believe some to have the incorrect distances however), and there are directional signs throughout the course.
The course is playable, but not officially open until 10/2/09, due to poison ivy.
Most of the course plays along the cross country ski trails by pavillion 2.
Hole 1
the sign says 285ish, we believe it plays over 300 (maybe 320?). Pretty straightforward shot,
Hole 2 (the tank)
the sign says 295, but it is definately shorter than hole one, the shot is slightly downhill, it opens up to your left as you near the basket.
Hole 3
sign says 325, there are pines lining the left of the fairway, there is a swampy area to the left of the pines, but it appears to be dry.
Hole 4
216, shortest hole on course
Hole 5
264, big time right to left hook is needed
hole 6
585, straight shot down the ski trail, watch for park users on the asphalt path to your right. This hole seems narrower than it is, there is room on the right (asphalt path), and a bit on the left for any wayward drives. Your approach shot will need to be more accurate.
Hole 7
395, another hole where it's more open than it seems, keep your drives (300footers) to the left, to set up a better approach shot
Hole 8
324 THis hole definately plays longer than it is. We figure it to be 200 feet straight, and then a 90 turn to the right, 200 more feet (maybe more?) to the basket. if you walk past the tee box about 35-50 feet and look to your right, you can see the basket, and a hammer toss for a drive may make it over the trees and into the open field in front of the basket.
hole 9
400 This is a open rhbh shot if you sling it way right, it ends up being very open past the trees 150 feet in front of the tee box. If you desire, you can throw it straight, saving 50 feet or so, there are openings.
Cons:
Bugs, Ivy, the course seems slightly longer than it reads.
There are not any real water holes, some spots are thick in the woods, but these are few and far between.
Other Thoughts:
This is a great course to add to the north metro, hopefully if we take care of it and it gets the play it deserves, the Anoka County Board will add more courses (they are monitoring the activity for this future possibility).