Pros:
-There are some fun holes here. Holes 4 and 6 both throw off of a large sledding hill. Holes 11,12 and 13 are shorter technical wooded holes that are well designed and offer a good change of pace from the open nature of the rest of the course. The distances are varied, ranging anywhere from 190'-450' from the short tees, and 200'-600' from the longs.
-The two sets of tees make this a fun course for beginners and intermediates alike.
-The entire park is very nice and well kept up. Although it's not exactly scenic, being in amongst corn fields, this park still has an idyllic feel to it.
-The baskets are some of the best DGA Mach series I've seen, and the black paint makes them look nice.
-The tees are concrete hog slat pads that are level and do their job.
-The maintenance is great. No litter, clear, clean fairways, etc.
-There is a practice hole with space for putts and short approaches right by the parking lot.
-Safety isn't much of an issue here. Although there is a walking path and a road, most of the holes don't interact with them and there are no blind shots.
Cons:
-The majority of the holes are wide open. Advanced players will likely find most of this course boring.
-The fairways are designated by prairie grass hazard OB. While some will enjoy this challenge, I personally don't like it.
-Could use more benches
-No elevation changes other than the two shots off the sledding hill.
-This course gets soggy after rain.
Other Thoughts:
-The wooded holes will only get better over time. They are already good, and as the young trees mature, they could be some of the best holes in the area.
-Wind is definitely a factor here. On the front nine, there are no woods, and while the sledding hill does block it some, the shots from the top are brutal if there's any wind. In my most recent round, I was hyzer-flipping my felon, the headwind was so strong. Just something you have to deal with on this course.
-I'm not sure if there are restrooms or not. I've never checked.
-There is a small pond on hole 10. It doesn't usually come into play, but the occasional errant throw or long putt does find its way in.
-Hole 7 plays along a larger pond from the long tees.
-In conclusion, W.S Gibbs Memorial DGC offers a very good disc golf experience for, I believe, most players. The open bomber nature of Gibbs and the tight technical woods of Washington Township give Hendricks County a quality 1-2 punch.