Pros:
- dual concrete tees
- dual baskets (3rd baskets have mostly been added)
- tee signs with maps (only on one set of tees)
- moderately wooded with some cool, varied terrain
- hole numbers on one set of baskets
- navigation is generally straightforward
- some very limited elevation change incorporated
- a few next tee indicators
- some basic amenities such as garbage cans
- course sign at entrance
- fairways provide for a variety of shot directions, though not much distance
- baskets and tees offer many play combinations that create many different lines
- course map at entrance
Cons:
- par is very generous on some holes (perhaps a nit, but it is)
- some overgrown and thorny areas
- very short
- no tee signs on 2nd set of tees
- mostly flat
- some baskets are a bit more worn
Other Thoughts:
I have been wanting to get to WARP for a few years, as I love a highly rated, expertly designed 9 hole course. I think WARP is probably slightly overrated at present, but it is a very good 9 hole course. The ratings span from 1.0 - 5.0 so clearly there are some varying opinions. It is clear that the course designers/maintainers care about this course. A 3rd set of baskets is going in for even more play variations and notes on the course sign say it will be updated with new pin placements. This sort of continual improvement is great to see. Typically, I'd say 3 permanently installed baskets per hole was kind of overkill, but with how short this course is, it does offer a certain amount of variety which is cool.
To quickly cover the cons - as others have mentioned, the course is overgrown in places and definitely can be thorny. This was not too bad, but I was there in mid/late October so things may have been dying back. It had been mowed and was very playable, it's just preferable to stay on the fairway. I enjoy a good technical challenge far more than long, open drives, but this course is definitely on the shorter side. The long tees add some distance and different looks, but this course was not particularly challenging. It's fun enough for a quick round though. It would be nice to see tee signs on the 2nd set of tees, especially since some of those tees play from different areas to offer different lines. The course is pretty flat but that's the land available, and a few more next tee signs could help iron out navigation which otherwise is pretty clear.
The biggest thing here is just all of the varied lines you can play with multiple tees and baskets. I only played one 9 hole round, as I was on my way to the next course, but you could easily play 3 or more rounds here with different looks. They will be similar, but the basket placements in particular do create some different approaches. It's almost all going to be fairway driver and below, though. There's hardly anything over 300 ft here.
Note - there is a parking lot nearby but it is a bit of a walk from across the street. It appears you can street park right in front of the course, but nobody really was and I wasn't 100% sure. When I left there were cars parked along the street, so it should be fine.
It would be nice if the trees here grew a bit more and provided some ceilings on the course; the technical challenge from the wooded portions is just ok. With that said, this is probably one of the more interesting and technical 9 hole courses I've played. I wouldn't go too far out of the way for it, but I think it's fair to give it a solid 3.0 and if it's on your route, it's a good quick stop between more major destinations.