Pros:
+ I wasn't sure what to expect based on the prior reviews, but I really enjoyed my round here. I felt like this course had a bit of everything and mixed it up after each hole. For example, hole 1 is nice and open, hole 2 forces players to come from the right, then hole 3 is a technical approach, then 4 is long again, etc. With the exception of the three prairie holes, there wasn't much of the same thing over and over.
+ There are multiple pin placements, which adds to the variety for locals who play here regularly.
+ The area is well maintained. Grass was cut, there wasn't much trash. In general, it was just nice to be in the park. The first couple holes that play along the creek are enjoyable.
+ Relatively challenging. If you get a 2 on a hole here (with the exception of #4), it's well deserved.
+ From reading past reviews, I feel like this course has evolved quite a bit over time and it's finally becoming the "final" product. This shows that there is a community here that cares about the course and genuinely wants the course to be the best course that can be on this land. It's grown from 9 holes to 13 with a practice basket.
Cons:
- It seemed like this course heavily favors a RHBH. I think only 2 or 3 holes encourage a RHFH or LHBH play. Normally this doesn't bug me much, but it was pretty apparent here.
- This is a good course, it's just not great. While the course does take advantage of the creek, woods, and elevation, the terrain is just not conducive to a great course. It's fun and challenging, but not remarkably memorable. I was in the air between 3 and 3.5 and ended up rounding down. I'd say 3.25 is fair right now.
Other Thoughts:
All in all, I look back at my round here with a smile. It's a fun round, but if I'm in the area, I'd probably look to play another one of the local 18ers.