Pros:
-Located on the Rolling terrain of a beautiful Ball Golf Course.
-Well maintained course, Trash cans located throughout the course.
-Varying lines, lots of opportunities for finesse, flex, and helix shots.
-A very nice map/scorecard, that is exclusive to the DG course, is available in the proshop
-Baskets: They are the Fly 18 baskets. Some people don't like them, I didn't have a problem with them.
-Water & Soda available in the proshop. (*note, you have to spend $6 in order to use a credit card)
-Good basket placement! The course was well laid out;especially for being in such a tight area. (It's a 9 hole ball golf course)
-Navigation was simple though you may have to look for the basket*. By the time you finish the front 9, you'll know where the baskets are for the back 9.
-The course has a nice flow to it, and it stays in sync with the Ball Golf course.
-Interesting Risk/Reward on the water hazard. (#7 & #16) (You can opt for the Safety Route)
-Tee marker pole, with distance and maps of pin location painted on them.
-Some tee's tee off from on top of a hill! Very cool scenic shots! (Hills are rare in Florida)
-Two Baskets per Teepad, I like this setup better than two tees per one basket.
Red basket for the front 9
Blue Basket for the back 9
-For a 18 Basket/9 tee course, the setup was actually quite nice. Your second round will be different from the first. They did a good job with the layout! You will feel like you've gotten in 18 holes, rather than 2 rounds of the same 9.
FWIW
-Really nice little 9 hole Ball Golf course. It's not some pretentious Golf club; it's a Mom & Pop course. Half way through the DG course, I started thinking "I'm going to dig out my clubs and come back and play a round of Ball Golf. It's a nice little place to play both sports!
Cons:
-This may not be as widely accepted in Ball golf, but some benches would be nice. It takes ball golfers longer to hole out, than Disc Golfers. And depending on how busy it is, you may find yourself waiting a few times. I had a seat on the ground a couple of times.
-Wind, Now this is common in SW Florida on any type of open course. With all of the hills, this can create cross currents that you may not be aware of at the tee.
-Fairways are close together. The course feels kinda tightly packed in. It is possible for your disc to head towards another fairway, just pay attention. Mainly for busy days
-Crowded ; I played here during the week, and it wasn't very busy. During the weekends though, it may be a lot busier, and you'll have to wait in line.
-Sprinklers on the course will go off and on a during the day on a timer system. Depending on how close you are and how hot it is will determine whether it's a pro or a con. It was hot out the day I played here. I stuck my head in the sprinklers a couple of times to cool off.
-Teepads, were mats that were laid out. Some were in rough shape. (Ball Golf courses typically don't want concrete teeboxes poured on the course. )
Other Thoughts:
I had a really good time here! I was pleasantly surprised! I'd say this course is more for those players that live in the area. I drove up from Tampa and felt it was worth the drive. I had a good time! The course gives you the opportunity to throw some finesse shots, as well as some long distance shots. I just wish the wind wasn't as strong the day I played here. The course has a good balance of left/right shots, then the R/L shots are flipped on the back 9. Some of the baskets sit on top of a small hill, and the wind can just wreak havoc on your putt. I can't tell you how many times my putter General Lee'd over the basket the day I played here! The scenic beauty of this course is well worth a visit! You just don't see rolling hills in Florida!
I have no problem paying $6 to play here. No, it's not Cliff Stephens or Coachman, but a good time can still be had. I'd recommend this course to locals, more so than travelers. If I was traveling through, I can't say I'd put it high on my list, but living here I could definitely see myself going back to play there again. It has a good fun factor! As I typed that, I felt I need to say this: If this course were to be busy, I could see that fun factor being diminished waaayy down! I know what it's like to try to play Disc Golf on a crowded Ball Golf course. It's excruciating! If you live here, drive up and check it out! It may not be for everyone, but then again, you may be a little surprised! If you play ball golf, bring your clubs! As I said earlier, it looks like a nice little 9 hole Ball golf course as well!
-Note: There are a few Course Rules here, these are per the management:
1. Greens are OB! If your disc lands on the green, pick it up and walk it off of the green. DO NOT THROW FROM THE GREEN! Also, if your disc does land on the green, please fix your divot.
2. Second Note: If you go into a Sand Bunker, rake the bunker when you leave.