Pros:
Very nice use of a tight area. Holes were well thought out and dual tees give a nice variety. Signs were well done but some were gone.
They have added 8 new holes that only have the long pads in. They have given good thought to flow of the course and use of this long, skinny land between the river and I-90 and come up with a fun yet challenging layout. As an added bonus the new holes are in more forested area so it is cooler on a hot day as well as challenging.
new 2015: Added the 18th hole, long walkout but well marked and challenging despite length. Continuing improvements, there are new tee boxes, some still need to be graveled and will hopefully have pads or pavers when done.
There are new, more difficult pin placements for many of the holes, increasing the challenge nicely.
New 2017: While signs are still not on tees, paths are wore in and navigation signs have been added. Fairly easy to follow course.
Cons:
Dry area with pokey eastern Wa weeds. Had a hard time finding 1st hole but easy to follow after that.(tee for one is on rt side of road by pond, about 1/2 way along pond) Tees are natural and getting chewed up, some are rough enough that it is better to throw from the side. Pro tees are prob on easy side.
Since the back is new it is a little hard to follow. They don't have signs up yet.
New 2015: Still very few signs but trails are wearing in.
New 2017: no improvements to tee boxes, gravel/dirt in boxes very uneven. Wonder if improvements will continue. Red tees were never boxed and have mostly disappeared.
Other Thoughts:
This is a great start and I look forward to seeing improvements as time goes on. If you put one in pond off rt side of 4, not too bad to wade in. looks pretty muddy in grass but not too bad. Will definitely be stopping to play this one again.
Played back 8 with Ryan, the driving force behind the continuing development, and 3 other locals and I expect this course to continue to improve. Plans are in the works for the last hole, tee pads, and trimming to clear better fairways. I look forward to seeing how it turns out.
New 2015: Improvements continue and are making this course better to play. I look forward to throwing this one once tees are done, great stop when traveling between Seattle and Spokane.
New 2017: Still look forward to throwing this course when tees are done. I enjoy it more each time I play it.