Pros:
• Easy to find
• Pretty easy to navigate
• Nice new baskets
• Very technical course
• Restrooms onsite
• Friendly locals
Cons:
• No signs yet
• Tees are currently just cleared dirt
• A little criss-crossy from #3-#6
• Some interesting characters hanging around the area
Other Thoughts:
Tips:
• When you come into the parking lot, park wherever and head across the bridge next to the restrooms. #1 is on the right, just past the end of the bridge.
• Tees are currently marked with sticks and orange flags in the ground
• Use the map on the Facebook page and follow the orange markers when you're there
Random Thoughts:
This is obviously a VERY early review as the course is not done but I did want to drop in and give the course crew some love.
Hillcrest is a pretty unique course in the area, in that it's probably the most technical. None of the holes are long but all require thought and precision, and what's nice is that in almost every case, you have multiple lines to choose from. Now, these are not wide open lines in most cases, so you do have to hit them within a few feet to be rewarded. If you can do those things, I imagine aces and birdies are in your future. For example, we witnessed an almost ace run on #9 while we were there (banged off the basket). Now, if you miss those lines, I wouldn't call it an unrecoverable situation but you will be penalized. Trees will knock you into the whoknowswhere and there is OB mapped out in spots, although we weren't 100% clear on where it all is just yet. But if there's a local around, ask them. We found all parties to be quite friendly. Here's where I should mention that this is a mixed-use park, so do be paying attention to the non-discers as they may be oblivious to your presence. There were also some interesting folks hanging around the perimeter who looked a little, how shall I say....just be smart and aware. But outside of that, this is a cool little park with some nice views, a little pond and stream, and some other activities if you're interested (e.g. baseball and jungle gyms). Circling back to the course, you also have a nice variety of field shots on #1, #2, #8, and #9 and some foresty shots on #s 3 through #7. I'd say it's a good spot for beginners and advanced folks with the only real 'disc danger' being the creek to the right of #4.
Bottom Line:
Obviously, this is still a new/unfinished course so I'll be returning to update this review/score very soon, but definitely don't let the newness stop you from checking this course out. We thoroughly enjoyed the technical challenge that it presents and look forward to the improvements and opportunity to sharpen our games on future visits. Great job so far, course designers.