Pros:
Sellersville DGC is a great addition to the nine-hole courses that dot the area between Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. A short distance from 309, the park itself (in which the course resides) isn't difficult to find.
The course features a great mix of fairways in terms of shape (left-turning, right-turning, straight, "S-shaped", and a solid hook-shaped), length, and composition (wooded, open, and a mix of open/wooded). Alternate tees are currently being installed on most of the holes, eventually allowing the current nine holes to be played as 18.
The holes featuring woods are challenging but fair. This certainly applies to holes #1 and #2, but is especially the case on hole #7. Hole #7 is a beautiful wooded hole studded with trees throughout the entire length with possible lines all over the fairway and finishing at a protected basket encircled by trees. Sellersville DGC makes good use of natural obstacles (like downed trees) and the elevated basket on one of the holes certainly helps to raise this course above many other nine-hole courses in the area.
There are water hazards on many of the holes are intelligently designed to push the player to focus on accuracy from the drive through to the putt. This is especially so on hole #9 where water can come into play up to three or more times. The winding creek was nicely worked into the layout of many of the holes.
The large fly pads were clean, flat, and included the hole number. The newly-installed baskets were in great condition. Hand-painted tee signs showing obstacles, hazards, distances, and par are a very nice touch. Next tee signs are also very helpful in getting around the course. New bag hangers at each of the primary tees is a welcome amenity.
The park itself is quaint and very well-maintained, mowed, and clean. In addition to being a challenging aspect of the course, the meandering creek (and its water falls) provide a great aesthetic backdrop.
Cons:
While the park is easy to find, getting to the course is a little difficult the first time as the first tee and parking area are located apart from the main enterance. Getting to the first tee might be a bit confusing the first time you play. Neither of these issues should come into play during subsequent rounds, especially as signage is continually improving at the course.
The course is very soggy in several different areas following any precipitation. Although there had been a lot of rain leading up to my round, given the topography and soil composition, some of these trouble spots are unlikely to dry out completely. Additionally, the course has very little variation in elevation. Both of these cons need to be taken with a grain of salt, however, as the designer was forced to work with the land that was available and the layout uses as much of the land as possible, including the mushier areas. Specific to the flatness of the ground throughout the course, the elevated basket helps elleviate this to a degree.
Although it's still being cleaned out, there is some poison ivy in the rough and stinging nettle around edge of the creek that could turn your round sidewayz if you happen to brush up against these plants.
Other Thoughts:
Because it's located in a multi-use public space, you may encounter other park patrons during your round. Golfers need to play with safety and mutual respect in mind.
Sellersville DGC was designed well and was pleasantly challenging. Despite being installed on a shoestring budget, the course has the amenities necessary for a good round of DG and the countless hours of selfless volunteer work that has been performed really shows through.
Sellersville DGC is still a work in process and there are many improvements on the way (including a possible back nine). Additionally, work is still being performed to clear the rough (including the poison ivy and stinging nettle). Already a good place to play, once these additional items are complete, Sellersville DGC will be a solid option for the folks in upper Montgomery/lower Bucks county that currently live in a DG dead zone.