Pros:
"Tiger Town DGC" is set in a huge community park in Howland Township, about 10 miles northwest of Youngstown.
+ With the course just being finished up this fall, the amenities are all brand new and top tier. Each hole has concrete tees, colorful detailed tee signs, and Mach V baskets.
+ Navigation is pretty much flawless. There are bright markers on each basket cage that directs you to the next tee if you aren't using UDisc.
+ One of my favorite stretches in the entire area has to be 15, 16, and 17. Each hole has a unique way of bringing the pond into play. #17 is a "dock shot" which is really neat.
+ There's a solid variety in distance, with holes ranging from about 200 ft to over 600 ft.
Cons:
- This property is as flat as can be, so there is rarely any noticeable elevation. This can make things a little bland at times.
- While holes #1 and #2 are necessary to get you to the back of the park, it's a pretty disappointing way to start the course. The quality of the holes do pick up significantly after this though.
- There are plenty of holes that play close to high traffic areas. Several holes do have mando's to direct shots away from walking paths and other hazards.
- #11 is WAY too tight. The main gap is 10-15 feet wide and pretty far from the tee pad. It's a game of "Plinko" until you get within approachable range, where it opens up a bit.
Other Thoughts:
For being brand new at the time of this review, Tiger Town looked great! I'd be happy to have this course if I was a local.
Most of the course pales in comparison to 15-17. Not any fault of the designer(s), because they did the best possible job with what was given. However, you should still find this course pretty enjoyable for a longer round.