Pros:
***Newer Update***
There are now multiple basket positions on most but not all holes. The new position on 6 is shorter and cut into the tree line on the right. On hole 7 it is longer and cut back into the tree line behind the original pin. Hole 17 has a longer pin elevated on a pyramid.
-new, orange, Mach baskets
-practice basket next to the parking lot / hole 1
-permanent basket on the temp tourney hole between 10 & 15 (next to / playing over the pond)
-there is a tee sign next to each of the original tees; they show both tee locations but do not show the new basket locations
***Update***
-New dual concrete tees on each hole. There are now 4 different layouts you can play: Longs, shorts, classic tees, and new tees.
-Some of the new tees offer significantly different looks at the hole, especially hole 4.
-New long tees on holes 4 and 15 are great; very fun and very challenging.
-New short tees are great for beginners and smaller arms
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-Makes good use of the elevation and water
-Lots of longer holes where you can pull out the big guns.
-Some more technical holes on the back 9.
-Sequence of holes has a nice flow, except the gap between 11&12.
-Course is mostly easy to follow, 11-12 gap is the only real trouble spot.
-Wind is a major test on the open holes
Cons:
***Newer Update***
-the course finally got new signs and now they are outdated with the new basket positions. this can make navigation tricky if one or more pin positions are blind (like hole 6, which actually has 3 pin locations now; only 1 visible from the tee).
-hole 4 has a new shorter pin at the bottom of the hill but the old one is now removed. apparently the city didn't want baskets on top of the berm anymore
***Update***
-new long pad on hole 10 is facing the wrong way, super annoying
-new pad on hole 16 is stupid and redundant
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-Lack of shade, especially on the front 11
-Much of the front 11 is unmemorable distance holes with little to no obstacles. Thank goodness for the pond and bunker.
Other Thoughts:
This is a good option if you live in Denton. You can get in a fun round in town without having to drive to Lewisville. That said, I live in Denton and I'm certainly willing to drive to Lewisville pretty frequently just to play a better course.
This is basically a long and mostly uneventful course. Most of the front 9 circles a small lake (or big pond?) which comes into play on 4(creek),6,9. Not much in terms of obstacles, just a few lines of trees here and there so just bring your distance. A large bunker circles half of the lake so a few holes get an elevated teepad (5,7,9) or basket (4,8). Most of these holes are straight fairways and don't favor RH or LH.
Once you get through 11, there is a long walk around some tennis courts and a ball golf driving range to get to the tee for 12. Can be a nice little break and there is a water fountain and beverage machine on the way, next to a little shop between the tennis course with drinks and snacks. The back holes are a little more varied: more trees, obstacles and technical holes, shorter distances. Here a small creek comes into play on 15-18. Great contrast from the front side.
The other major factor here is that there is nearly always a good amount of wind coming through the course. Great practice for getting used to the wind but it can get old. Somehow there is almost always a headwind not matter which direction you are facing. The course is a veritable swamp after a heavy rain. The front 9 is doable but you've got to skip much of the back unless you want to be at least ankle deep in mud and water.
The local club is always working on improving this course. New baskets, additional tees, additional pin positions, signage, course maintenance, etc. A ton of work has gone into some of the new pin positions and some of them are tough too. All long tees to all long baskets is a real challenge for any Am. If you haven't been here in a few years, it could be worth checking out again.
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