Pros:
McBride Park sits down in the valley below the elementary school of the same name. This park area would seemingly be ideal for a disc golf course with its gently rolling hills and mature cedar trees. Other than a walking path throughout, this park area seems to be disc golf exclusive. The problem is the walking path seems to be better maintained than the disc golf course. One previous reviewer said that he found the first tee but didn't find the # 1 basket until later but for me it was just the opposite, I found the basket but never located the first tee box. The navigational issues I encountered throughout my round adversely affected my round. The signs are handwritten and oftentimes confusing. Some had 2-3-4 basket positions listed but no way of telling which one you were actually throwing at. Every previous reviewer commented on the small concrete pads but reviewer, "Dubbel"s description was best. He stated, "The tee pads are so short that they are more of an obstacle than a benefit."
Almost every reviewer talked about unrealistic basket placements or baskets hidden behind overgrown trees. I think # 7 is a perfect example of this. The sign says the hole is 242' or 292' and it's a gently sloping downhill throw through a natural fairway, but then there is no basket in sight? Instead, it's buried directly behind a large bush of some sorts. Instead of a cool Ace run, you're left with a boring hole with little chance of a birdie.
Cons:
Missing or confusing signage.
Navigation is just not instinctive.
Small concrete pads, some of which are mostly a hazard.
Poorly placed baskets with overgrown cedar trees protecting.
Older baskets.
Missing the important FUN factor.
Other Thoughts:
This is just a shame. This little valley area could and should be a wonderful setting for a delightful little disc golf course. Instead, reviewer after reviewer are saying the same things. The course is difficult to navigate. The tee pads are too small. The trees are too overgrown. The baskets are placed in unnatural and unrealistic positions.
This is a course demanding a reconfiguration. It's begging for a reconfiguration. If there is a disc club locally, please step up and help McBride DGC. It's in a bad way.