Pros:
-Etowah Park is a nice park, if you live in Etowah and want to work on your approach shots, or get an ace, or can't find anything to watch on TV or to find, this place is adequate.
-I like #4. It's the longest hole at 276', it's a good midrange shot from the tee. The walking track is to the right and the fence is to the left. #6 is also interesting, it's around the fence and there is a cluster of trees to the right.
-Baskets are in good condition and the fairways are well groomed. This is a decent practice area.
Cons:
-There is a trailer park just across the walking track. If you lose a disc, it probably won't be worth going across and getting it back because I'd be scared of Joy Turner jumping out at me and shooting an arrow at me. I also wouldn't want to disturb Darnell and Mr. Turtle or get in their way. But seriously, there are people that live in the trailer park that have no idea what you are doing, there is a young couple that live across #4 that looked at me like "What are you doing?"
-The tee pads are not well marked. #1 is very hard to find, the first hole I found was #3, the only hole with actual elevation. #1's tee is literally to the left, by the time you face the pavilion with the red rooftop, you will see the basket straight ahead.
-It's a very crowded park, there are many pedestrians on the walking track and that is what this course plays around.
-If you like variety, you will be pissed off, the last three holes all suck. They are just baskets in the field. There is barely any variety.
-Baskets are not numbered and there are no tee signs, except for #9 and it's knocked down on the ground.
Other Thoughts:
-This is a good place for practice but if you are visiting, go to Richmond Hill or Lake Julian. Richmond is nearly 30 miles from the place but it's worth it for sure. Lake Julian is a little closer! It's a great nine holer with a few long basket positions. If you live in Etowah, this is good for a warm up round but go somewhere else if you want to have fun.
-I don't recommend this course if you visit unless you want to add it to the courses you've played or if you want to practice your up shots on a windy day.