Pros:
Chalybeate, the course that gets pronounced more ways than it has holes, is a fun little track. It's off the beaten path as far as Bowling Green courses are concerned, a good 30 minutes or so from downtown. But even with the comparatively out of the way feel from the downtown vibe of BG courses, I still enjoyed my round.
My first and only experience here came during the 2018 BG Amateur Champ tourney where I played a hybrid "long layout". It combined some holes, skipped some holes, and brought in some artificial OB's. Still, this gave me an opportunity to see some of the whole course as mapped here while playing the tourney arrangement.
Holes 1-18 had a pretty good design given the park features and will certainly satisfy those who struggle with the longer drives. The shorter holes incorporate some openness, woods, and some elevation changes around the course. Instead of distance, these will require some sharpshooting, good putts, and when in the woods, accuracy. Subsequently, you must load your card with birdies to score well here. Par golf will get you nothing in terms of ratings or a lead on the field.
The hole 4-7 interchange is probably the most notable with 4's downhill shot to a hanging basket, 5-6's scenic forest floor run, finished by 7's uphill shot. (I happened to skip hole 7's uphill shot and played the combined 5's tee to 6's basket) Beyond that, there is some basic, fun, short, city park style golf shots. Over all, considering the short holes, there is a good balance.
Holes 19-27, the apparent later addition to the course, are lengthier and compliment the shorter side of the course. Together they ring up at just over 2700' so look for a steady dose of slightly over or under 300' foot shots. Being primary open, there is not a lot of shot shaping required save for a time or two where an OB road or a ball field presents itself. There were a couple "sand traps" on the open field holes that played as OB hazards (no relief, penalty stroke). That did happen to add to what would be rather straightforward holes. It's also worth noting the elevated basket on hole 24 with OB road just to the left. This makes for a tricky putt when pin high to the right of the basket.
You'll find all the garden variety amenities here. Concrete tees, decent baskets, scattered benches, along with many of the other staples are all represented.
Cons:
Well, for the bombers out there, the shortness will leave you wanting more, even on the lengthier holes 19-27. It's short enough and unremarkable enough where a certain percentage of advanced/open level players won't enjoy the round. Not because the course is all bad, there is just a lack of challenge and/or too many luck factors when in the woods.
The above mention holes 19-27 can be fun but overall, they're uninteresting and unimaginative.
Look out for some steep elevation with some tough footing a few times.
Overall there's nothing too absurd for the cons section. I think the previous reviews touch on most of the complaints and the repeat offenders are made clear.
Generally speaking, I don't think this is a bad course. You just need to understand its uniqueness and play it for what it is. With all the courses to choose from in BG, think of this one as the drunk uncle of the family.
Other Thoughts:
As far as a tourney course, especially the BG Am Champs, it certainly adds to the variety of course types. That's a good thing or a bad thing depending on who you ask, and which version (short or long) they played. I happened to enjoy it.
While I see everyone's point, overall, I think the steep terrain is over exaggerated. I'd say its manageable with no problems for those in moderately good shape. For the cart guys, 90% of the course is friendly but you'll struggle or get aggravated with it a few times.
This is a fun, multi-use city park golf course. If your time is limited in Bowling Green, I'd recommend some of the other courses. But if you are bagging as may courses as possible and can fit this one in, by all means, enjoy!