- It's the best of the three nine hole courses in Aiken for starters, really good mix of short and decently long shots.

- Good variety to the holes:

- Benches and trash cans on several holes (1,4,6; 2 has only a trash can)

- Course usually isn't too overgrown since this is also a cross country track.

- Plenty of parking since it shares the same lot as the basketball and baseball stadiums for USCA.

- Unless you can't stand thorns period or throw into some of the tall grass, it can be hard to lose a disc.

- Most of the navigation is pretty straightforward with some next tee signs.

- Baskets are in good shape with number plates.

- Mulch tees (also a con)

- No tee signs or course map posted on site, recommend getting the map off of here.

- Getting from 1 to 2 is a bit tricky; go up the middle of the three paths to get to the teepad.

- Mulch teepads are better than pure natural teepads, but I recommend compacting where your plant foot would land, otherwise footing can be a bit tricky.

- The rough is really rough, watch out for the thorns

- Not really many facilities, although there is a gas station within an eighth of a mile or so.

- This does share the same space as the cross country course and plays along some of the route; while the course does see occasional traffic, it isn't usually very heavy and so waiting for runners isn't a problem.

- They do run cross country events here, so some Saturdays the course is unplayable.

I'm originally from Aiken and I love getting to go play at USCA whenever I'm home. It's a challenging course which, to me, provides a great fun factor as well and isn't super challenging. Compared to Perry Park and Odell Weeks, this is definitely the best place to play disc golf in Aiken, SC (Killer B is in North Augusta, SC). Overall, there are some rough points which can be attributed to it being a new course, and some quirks we will probably just have to live with.

Here's a rundown of each hole and some notes of how I approach them:

1. A reachable hole to begin with the pin on about a 20 or 30 foot nearly vertical hill. A pretty easy par to get, but a well placed drive will give you an uphill deuce putt, with a perfect drive leaving a good look at the bird.

2. The course has it listed as a par 4, which is how I choose to play it, but it could just as easily be a par 3. While the longest hole on the course, it plays downhill, so a straight shot is possible. However, my preferred line is to hyzer flip something (I throw RHBH) out over the trees to the right and let it fade in through the trees to leave a tester putt for two. Just don't go too far left (as I do a lot), or you'll be dealing with lots of thorny vines to get to your disc.

3. A pretty straightforward placement three, although a good, straight drive can have a birdie look. The woods make it a very tight window to hit though.

4. A pretty simple putter skip shot for two. I really love the elevated pin on the mound, it's a great way to add some challenge and doesn't look very gimmicky.

5. An absolute dead straight tunnel. However, there is a spike hyzer line to the right which I usually take if I don't feel like dealing with tree kicks.

6. Two lines once again, either straight at the pin or around a group of trees. Either way, a fun shot.

7. A pretty wide open air shot, but watch that you don't fade too far left, or you'll be dealing with some trees to get to the green.

8. Basically a RHBH shot.

9. A blind throw over a small mound, it's a good challenge to finish the course on.

Overall, this is a solid nine hole course with plenty of room left to maybe expand to a full 18 at some point. While it may not be a destination course, it is certainly worth the time to play if you are in the area.