Pros:
- Disc Golf ONLY - no hikers, bikers, etc.. Johnny Roberts in old town Arvada, another great course, has a growing problem with park traffic. Most people there respect disc golfers, but not all. Be warned, and careful. I was really glad to see a disc golf only course so close by. I hope this will be a growing trend.
- Never crowded, no matter how full the parking lot looks.
- Challenging distances
- Challenging shots into trees, even more so in summer time.
I am lucky enough to literally have this course in my back yard, so I get to play it frequently. Even so, it still continues to challenge me and make me a better player. John (Bird) changes the hole locations frequently enough to keep it fresh. Be advised there are some long holes that might prove intimidating to a first-timer. Hole 1, while not the longest, usually provides a clue to the challenging nature of the course. Hole 3 doesn't look that far, but it is up hill, which in my opinion adds an additional 100+ feet to the "actual" distance. Hole 6, depending on basket placement, can be really challenging with a dogleg right over tall grass, and quite a bit of distance. Hole 14 will flat out test your arm.
Cons:
- Wind. Try to get your round in early in the morning, or in the evening just before sunset in the summer. This course gets everything weather wise that comes off of the mountains, and the wind can change directions several times within a round.
- Tall grass outside fairways. This Depends on how much rain there is in the spring and summer. 2008 was super dry and the grass was not an issue. 2009 was definitely a banner year for rain, and the tall grass meant the occasional search for a lost disc.
Other Thoughts:
John Bird continues to improve the course, adding more trees in 2009, with plans to install concrete tees on holes 19-24(?). If you are in the area, this is a MUST play course.