Pros:
$5 is nothing to pay for the pure enjoyment of playing at Sandy Point. Located relatively near Highbridge, you would drive by it if you weren't looking for it. But, you know, if you were to take a weekend trip to northern WI, Sandy Point is a must-see. In fact, it may just end up being the high point of your entire weekend.
When you drive up, you see what is a meticulously manicured span of forest floor, complete with beautiful log cabins, the Wisconsin Disc Golf Hall of Fame (worth seeing just to say you did it), a nice parking area, and a complete pro shop. This is not just some dude selling discs out of his pickup. There are new and used discs, clothes, bags, souvenirs, and the owner of the place, who is a very kind and knowledgeable guy. Then comes the course.
Each hole is, in my opinion, perfectly thought out. That is to say, they fit perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Pin placement is generally interesting, and definitely gets harder as you progress through the course. I feel that the man who designed this course has great insight into this landscape, and therefore he is able to design in a very natural way, as if the course is a natural occurrence and has always been there. This sounds dramatic (and it is), but really, it's a beautiful course. Score cards are provided and each tee is cleanly swept (really, there is a broom hanging next to every tee). There are a couple of outhouses along the way, and they are some of the best outhouses I've seen.
Holes are on the short side, and because of the tree canopy, there's only so high you can hurl a disc. The trees can be difficult obstacles, and at times it is smart to play it conservative. Nonetheless, it is a lot of fun.
Cons:
Very difficult to think of cons in this case. Mosquito content is high, though mileage may vary. I imagine skilled players will find this course to be pretty easy, but I also suspect that the sheer enjoyment of playing here will outweigh this potential downside.
Other Thoughts:
I was hesitant to include a description of the pro shop, the cabins, and the outhouses in this review. They do not necessarily reflect the quality of the actual course. However, the way I see it, going to Sandy Point is a complete experience. If you're going to drive up there (and you should), it's nice to know it's more than just some pins in the ground. So, take my description of the grounds with a grain of salt. If it had been just pins in the ground, I may very well have rated Sandy Point a 4.5 anyway.