Pros:
The bEast is a real championship tournament course, yet somewhat accessible to lower-level players.
-Amenities: Concrete tees. New Prodigy baskets. Tee signage from longs with #, distance, map, and very aggressive pars (some of them lower than the Pro Tour pars). Paths between tees are mostly clear.
-Layout: The first nine holes play in the open, with the second nine in thick woods. This creates two 9-hole loops, and also segments the course for partial play. If you want to use the DGPT pro layout, start at hole (7).
-Natural Beauty: Though it's a city park, the bEast has some stunning and pleasant sceneries. Several of the open holes overlook the Brazos River and opposing cliffs, while the woods holes are very lush and (5)-(6) have a beautiful little lake in play.
-Challenge: Though one of the easier courses on the Pro Tour, the bEast is still a major challenge from the longs. I arrived at (10) and was floored by the difficulty of the woods. I rate it in my top 5 or maybe top 7 of difficulty. This rec player got demolished, though it was a bad day.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Very demanding, very fair, and very thrilling to throw. The open holes present several options that can lead to birdies if executed well, but OB or water for many mistakes. The woods holes force you to play smart and not go for too much, since the rough is nightmarish to scramble from. All the lines are highly believable but still interesting. Nine par-4 and two par-5s give lots of style variety. A lower-skilled player could score well with excellent execution, but probably won't--an indicator of a course that challenges the wit side of the sport and not just the strength.
-Multi-Tees: The shorts definitely make the course easier. It's a better track for the options.
-Terrain: The water and elevation are both used very well here. Interesting plays on hills, and water is both a decision-maker and a creative hazard.
Cons:
-Rough: On the woods holes, a shot off the fairway may well be left with only a pitch-out. It's incredibly thick.
-Navigation: A bit hokey in parts. The (17)-(18) transition isn't intuitive, and a couple other parts could lose me since they require utilizing walking paths. I recommend using a map/UDisc if not being guided.
-Disc Loss: Between the rough and the water, losing a disc is not improbable.
-Difficulty: Don't bring a beginner. Only bring a rec player that knows what they're getting into.
-Why Not a 5? The bEast lacks drop-dead beauty, though it is very fine. The open section is also quite open and, while still challenging and interesting, is not best-in-the-country type terrain/design. I actually disagree with the previous reviewer, and think the woods holes may present the better side of the bEast (though very demanding).
Other Thoughts:
The bEast was the most fun I've had on a disc golf course for a while. The challenge and design is pro-level, with solid beauty, substantial challenge, and a propensity to favor good mental gameplay. Though it may not be Best of the Best, it's fully Phenomenal and worth a visit from any disc golfer with experience.