-I enjoy the layout at Restoring Hope Church. It's a simple design, done quite well. Even the wide-open holes aren't quite gimmes due to them either being over 250' (#2, #4, and #7), or having some sort of consequence for a misfire off the tee (OB on 1 & 9). None of the holes are too short.

-Great shot shaping requirements on the wooded holes. #5 is a nice uphill ace run up the gut into the woods. #6 is a 209' left to right backhand putter shot or a forehand mid. Tightest hole that Restoring Hope has to offer. This is kind of like stripped down version of #9 at Sugar Hollow in Bristol, VA. While this may be the tightest fairway, this isn't the hardest hole.

-#8 is a blistering hole. By far the most unique. Probably would have the most mixed feelings. Basket is no more than maybe 10' from the path. You tee off on a trail facing a gap out into the gap. There are overhead branches that prevent you from throwing a big hyzer, so you're looking for a big flare. The fairway instantly turns sharply to the left and the road is in play long. If you don't skip out at the right timing, you'll either be in the rough on the leftside of the fairway or OB long over the road. I shot -5 here with a double bogey on this hole.

-Nice new red disc catcher baskets.

-Family friendly property. Has a decent sized playground for the kids.

-Most notably, there is no signage. All of the tees are marked by flag, which is good, but direction is pretty vague when you first pull in. The first hole was a way's away from where I parked. It's directly behind the church around the playground. Course could use signage or a sign telling you where the first tee is.

-The rough on the right side of #3's basket is quite dense and hard to even find a way to enter if you go too far right. Very thorny in spots. #4's rough is a serious problem for those of you that are more sensitive to ivy. There's some lost disc potential.

-I like both of the holes, but #4 and #5's fairways cross each other. The house by #9 is too close and has plenty of glass windows that could break if hit. Not sure if a family lives there or if it's just used for storage space or a Bible study class.

-Other Thoughts: No bad holes here. I enjoyed the opportunity to throw a driver on #4. It's the longest hole at 365'. I like how this niner is more than just a bunch of short open putter shots like Warlick. There's some variety along with a little bit of elevation. This is a better nine holer that'll spark some interests, even though the chances for an ace are much slimmer. It's very well thought out and planned. Great job to whoever designed it.

-For big arm throwers, there's a nice opportunity to throw some big practice drives from #9's fairway to the field at the bottom of the hill. That is, of course if there is no crowd.