Pros:
- navigation is mostly clear, although going down the walking path between 5 and 6 isn't obvious
- numbers on baskets
- fairways are mown and maintained
- some very good elevation change on a few of the holes
Cons:
- high grasses are a nightmare for finding discs
- very basic tee signs, and are somewhat yellowed due to age
- rough is very unforgiving
- tee for 6 shared with walking path
- safety hazards, such as holes 2 and 6 fairways crossing each other
- natural tees
- no real amenities (practice basket, bathrooms, etc.)
Other Thoughts:
I was not a fan of this course at all. Giving is a 2 was generous, in my opinion. This is clearly a polarizing course. Some people love it. Generally, any tall grass course like this I think is so frustrating it's not worth it, but to each their own. There are some redeeming qualities here, such as some cool elevation change - particularly on hole 6 which throws over a ravine of sorts.
Finding the course is a bit of a challenge. Like many college campuses, there are parking lots everywhere, but once you find the right one the course sign is right there (with "disk golf" on it, seriously?). Navigation was mostly manageable, and with some of the holes being pretty open, numbers on the baskets help. However, there are definite safety hazards here with some fairways crossing and some backtracking as you walk the course. It was dead when I was here, and I suspect that is the normal state, but be aware if anyone else is playing at the same time as you.
The course is definitely challenging, but it's the kind of challenging I just find a headache. I don't think anyone enjoys 15 minutes of searching for a disc because it went 5 feet off the fairway. The fairways are pretty unforgiving and finding your disc in the grass is brutal. I'm all for a challenge but this is not what I find enjoyable. The uphill and downhill shots are a good kind of challenge, though, and the course ends with some steep uphill shots that most people will find a bit unusual.
The baskets were in good shape, and the tee signs had rudimentary maps, although the age of this course is showing. They do keep it pretty well maintained, but I think there are way better courses around and wouldn't plan to return here. As others have noted, this is probably used more by college students than any others. For this audience, a more open/basic course seems like it would have been better. The elevation change is cool/good, but the high grasses and challenging disc hunts/safety issues don't seem like the best situation for this particular course.