Pros:
This is a great course set at the site of a former brewery near Nashville, Indiana. It is extremely peaceful and scenic here. Course is aimed for intermediate level players but will challenge advanced players from the blue tees and would be beginner friendly from the green tees.
Baskets - 13 dispatchers on site. 12 holes and 1 practice basket. These caught great and were highly visible. There are two pin positions per hole although it was not listed on site which location was being used.
Tees - 2 tees per hole. Red and blue tee. There is also a 9 hole loop with green tees that spans across the course. Tee locations had significant changes to the hole for all of the wooded holes. The open holes were shorter versions. Hole 11's water red tee avoided throwing over water.
Signs - 2 signs per hole. One at red and one at green. These were printed from a computer and laminated. Shows map, hole location, distance, and hole number. There were a few next hole signs when needed.
Variety - Course has a wide variety of shots. Elevation change is a big factor at this course. Open and long, short and technical. Several thread the needly type of shots in the woods. Blind shots on a few holes due to trees.
Room to expand. There is a large chunk of woods which would be awesome to use in an expansion. There is also land behind hole 11. If this course was 18 holes and the new holes were just as good as the current hole, I would consider giving it a 4, maybe even a 4.5 (other changes needed to be a 4.5).
Corse flowed well and was easy to navigate.
There were benches near a few of the holes 1, 7, and 10.
Trans cans though out the course pretty; 2, 4, 8, 10, 12.
The drive from not only the highway, but from downtown to the course were very scenic.
Other courses nearby if you are looking to make a trip. Deer run is a 5 minute drive. Bloomington is about 20-25 minutes away.
Cons:
Signs - Most of the signs got wet and were not able to be read. The ink from the printer bled through the paper. Other holes had missing signs. It is not always the cheapest option, but improved signage would drastically change this course, especially for first time players. 2 signs per hole, and a few more next hole signs.
I don't have a problem with natural tees but concrete or pavers would also take this course up a notch.
I played the day after a rain and the course was very soggy and muddy, especially in the woods.
Improved signs and tees would make this course a 4. Improved signs, tees, and added holes would make this course even better than a 4.
Other Thoughts:
I loved this course. It was a little bit of a journey off of the highway to get to but I would definitely come back if in the area. It was my 2nd course of the day. Although it was only 12 holes, I enjoyed this course more than Deer Run due to the elevation and wooded holes. Both courses compliment each other very nicely.
If this course gets expanded or if signs/tees are improved, I will update my review.