Pros:
+ Every single tee pad, while on the small side, is made from tiled concrete. They feel sturdy and level underfoot.
+ Each and every basket has a 'next tee' sign attached to it, even though the following tees are very close to the previous baskets. Some 18-hole courses out there could learn a thing or two from this course.
+ All nine tee pads have tree trunk benches. For a tiny course like this, that's a nice surprise to see.
+ The colorful tee signs clearly indicate the par and distance on each diagram.
+ Gentle elevation changes.
Cons:
- I did not see any of the other tee pads for the longer layout, despite some longer measurements on this course's page. Did I miss something?
- Mostly flat, always wide-open, and brief distances make for an under-stimulating round.
- No wooded holes at all.
- The course plays too close to athletic fields. It will not be playable during sporting events or if there are students around.
Other Thoughts:
My favorite hole here was definitely 3. The tiny stream combined with the raised basket made the hole feel like it was just an ace-run hole at a much larger park. My least favorite hole here could be hole 5 because of how plain it was.
As for the course as a whole, Freehold High School's 9-hole course was a surprise. All of the tee pads, signage, baskets and benches were present and in decent shape. The course is very consistent, which I liked very much. That just by itself earned the course several marks. This is just the course to go if a new player wants to learn how to throw far. There are no trees to get in the way (for better or worse), and the fairways are large enough to accommodate a novice's errant tosses.
Holes 4 - 8 play around a soccer field, however. There are bleachers and athletic equipment to avoid. During a game, this course will be full of players and spectators. During school hours, this course will be full of students.
Also, the holes feel too similar. Numerous flat and wide-open throws dead ahead are good for the beginner to get a feel for their discs, but more seasoned players will undoubtedly be more focused on getting birdies. There are some gentle elevation changes like with holes 1, 2 and 9, but, like with everything else here, they are more for the beginner to overcome than the multi-year player.
Bottom line: Freehold HS has a nice gentle collection of holes to play featuring good tee pads and signage. Understand going in that it is only meant to serve as a kind of wide-open training ground for novices, and you will have a leisurely time trying for birdies.