Pros:
Tart Park is an easy, loose layout. Seems fitting.
- Nine holes in a small, community park. Holes all play alongside or over a walking trail. It makes navigation a breeze.
- Not a lot of variety in hole layouts. Holes are mostly open. Trees on #8 are the biggest obstacle.
- Quality tee signs. They almost have a retro vibe to them. Baskets are in good shape too.
- There is supposedly a long layout on many holes. I didn't see any markings for them. Not that I was looking too closely.
- A couple of holes have narrower fairways due to fences or OB fields.
- Close to I-95. Good spot to stop and stretch your legs while getting in a 20-minute round.
- Lots of ace runs. Of these, #4 & 5 are the best.
- It's a simple, scenic course. There's also a rec center here.
Cons:
Way too simple of a layout. I guess any course is better than no course, right?
- Six of nine holes have zero obstacles. Two holes (#3 & 6) each have a single tree that comes into play, slightly.
- Course is completely flat.
- With the course being based around a walking trail. Be mindful when throwing. Even a single person on the trails can slow you down.
- Just not much here to like. You can only throw so many simple, open shots so many times.
Other Thoughts:
Tart is a very bitter course. I'm not sure if hole #1, 3, 4, or 9 is the least appealing hole on the course.
- On the flip side, there's not even an average level hole on the course. I guess #8 is the most appealing/interesting due to the trees and other objects (trash can, park equipment) that are in play.
- Unfortunately, nothing can be done here, with this limited space, to make the course any better.
- Enjoy a couple of easy birdies while playing here. Maybe even an ace. Still, this course will be forgotten rather quickly.
- Pretty backdrop when I played on a sunny, breezy December afternoon. Other than that, nothing to be taken from this place.