Pros:
+ A short but nicely varied nine holer in a wooded park
+ Good use of elevation on a few of the later holes (you go down on #6 and back up on #7). Hole #6 is really short (130' and downhill): the challenge is to land softly
+ Hole #8 is a genuine Tunnel shot; it's the most memorable hole on the course. It's only 231' to the pin, and maybe only 190' of that is in the tunnel - but because of the low ceiling, it's a great challenge from the tee
+ The basket placement on #7 is also distinct and fun. It's a short (less than 200') but uphill - and the basket is set back under a lot of low branches. So the challenge is to find the sweet spot: high enough to crest the hill, but not so high that you catch all the branches
+ "Next Hole" signs by most of the baskets are a big help, because the layout is wooded, and the direction to head next isn't always obvious
Cons:
- The first two holes are pretty nondescript, and #3 is the weakest of the nine: while the basket is protected by a big island of trees and bushes, it's only 145' - very much a hyzer pitch-and-putt
- Baskets are fine, tees and signage are nonexistent. But that's pretty typical for small municipal courses
Other Thoughts:
~ This layout makes for a fun 30 minute round. It starts off pretty dull, but then you start uncovering the little treasures during the second half
~ This is a great course for newbies. It's a "real" course layout, using woods and elevation - but it's also mostly short holes. Newbies can concentrate on their lines, instead of their length, and that helps build their games if they're ever going to go to nearby places like Tyler
~ A "3" rating feels right. It's a good little niner, with some distinctive and fun shots. Well worth a visit, and several of the holes require specific shots that make for multiple rounds