Pros:
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Eight hole loop on high school grounds. Even though it's a short course on school property, it gives players the feel of playing a "real" course. Very good signage, aging but still catching DD Veteran baskets with directional arrows welded to the bottom, gravel tees with defined borders at the front. Excellent course map near the first tee that gives appropriate credit to the three designers.
For a short and mostly open course, Southern Regional HS packs in a decent amount of challenge and a good amount of fun. The first three holes use a patch of woods, there's a double mando hole, a hole throwing over or around a bathroom building, and a fair amount of OB called out on the tee signs.
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Cons:
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- Gravel tees have become rutted and dug in over the years. The course was established in 2016, and tees could really use a refresh.
- Sandy areas (volleyball courts and an exercise area) play a big role in creating OB on several holes, but the sand has "crept" and spread over the years. For example, the sandy workout area on hole 8 is described on the teesign as being "to the right" of the basket, but now it's pretty much in front of the basket. It doesn't really play as originally designed because the sand has spread so much.
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Other Thoughts:
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~ It isn't trying to be more than it is. It's an eight hole loop that's a beginner course geared toward students, and short enough to be used during gym classes.
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