This course has a lot of variety and some unique holes.

Distance variety: Holes 9, 12, 13 are legit par 4s, plus there are a few other ones (1, 2, 5, 11) that are "tweeners", heroic drives might get in range for a long putt, but most people are looking at an approach shot. There are also a couple short par 3s where elevation changes make it imperative to control distance while driving with a putter (4, 14).

Shot shaping: A couple of holes require left-to-right lines (8, 17), some demand precision straight shots (1, 2, 4), and there are some righty-friendly holes that need straight throw that fades left at the end (3, 6, 7, 11). The rest of the holes usually have some options to think about.

Elevation: There are some holes which have significant elevation change which really makes the course more interesting. Hole 2 is a killer long downhill tunnel shot with thick rough, and very tough to reach because of the tight line. Hole 3 is steep uphill and reachable, but it takes care because there's OB parking lot long (although not well-defined line). Hole 10 is a right-to-left dogleg that goes sharply downhill after the corner. Hole 18 is similar to hole 3 but longer and deceptive, looks like it should be a deuce but the steep uphill makes it hard to reach.

Although it's a mixed use park, and some holes play along clear walking routes, I have yet to run into a problem with other park users.

The par 4s are unfortunately all flat, straight and in the open.

The lake really doesn't come into play all that much except for hole 13 which plays along a dam with water on the right. Hole 15 throws across a small inlet but water is easily avoided. On a windy day, water could come into play with a bad throw on holes 4, 5 and 12. It would be a big improvement to add at least one longer throw over water with a shorter bailout option. For example add a hole 5 long tee just past 4s basket.

Although hole 14 is unique to the course (blind straight putter drive with dropoff behind the basket), this one should be converted to a par 4. There is a lot of potential to use that land before the existing tee for something besides just walking.

It's a single loop design, all 18 holes in a single walk around the whole lake. You won't get to replenishing fluids or snacks for about 2-3 hours (or longer at tournament pace).

Holes 12 and 13 have been changed. Hole 12 now about 600ft instead of the 199ft shown here on DGCR, and substantially different. Hole 13 was extended, it's still similar but now it plays about 800ft instead of 577ft.

This isn't a con for me, because I like the exercise, but be prepared for a lot of walking. It's probably about 3 miles just to walk the shortest path around the lake, so if you spend a lot of time looking for discs, you'll end up getting a good workout. Two rounds here in the heat of summer is a solid challenge. Bring extra water.

Interaction with other park users could be a serious safety hazard on a couple of holes: Hole 7 throws over a small parking area, you have to aim right at it and I've seen people hanging around their vehicles at that spot. Hole 11 plays along a walking path, most of which is not visible from the tee - better send a spotter to make sure it's clear. I would put this in the con section, but it's a little used park so it's easy to avoid by being a little observant.