Pros:
Baskets: All new baskets in great condition and because they are painted bright yellow, easy to spot when playing a longer hole where you may not be sighted off the tee.
Tee signs: At every tee, there is a clear map of what challenge awaits you next.
Astro Mats: I am aware this is a work in progress with not all installed yet, but the ones which are give confidence when making your tee shot
Views: The views across the city (especially hole 5), are superb.
Cons:
Use of woodland: There are some superb wooded areas (along side hole 7) within this park which seem to have been completely overlooked. This has left holes 5-7 being quite samey up and down a large grassy area. Yes this area is quite exposed to the wind, but couldn't one hole be moved into the woods to give a different challenge?
Next tee arrows: I found navigation a bit of a challenge here (especially hole 2 to 3 & 4 to 5) as there are no next tee arrows inside the baskets. Even a simple stake in the ground could solve this
Other Thoughts:
Hole Descriptions:
Hole 1: Throw across the valley to the basket on the other side. I suggest a spotter on the path (OB) as cyclists can fly down this slope with little warning
Hole 2: A downhill hole, but a blind throw from the tee. Check for sunbathers before throwing. Also be aware of the OB around the basket.
Hole 3: A long Par 4, which sweeps round though an old Oak corridor. With the path one side and the road the other, this is a difficult hole to get right. Also the tee seems very close to the low wall, I had to be careful not to fall down it whilst making my run up. Be careful.
Hole 4: A deceptively long hole, which starts with a throw up through a coppice, but then opens out into a lovely daffodil glade. I almost lost my disc (silly option using a yellow one)
Hole 5: A deceptive short hole, from a wind protected tee. On my visit there was a strong right to left wind blowing which made disc control difficult. If the wind had been the other direction the play area might have come into play.
Hole 6: This hole seemed very forced. Literally playing back down the grass you have just played hole 5 on but the other side of the path. Without the extreme wind today this should have been a simple throw down to the basket.
Hole 7: Another standard straight hole along the same grassy area. A few small trees to avoid. A great hole to test a roller out, but no real challenge.
Hole 8: Someone completely different here. An island green to hit off of an elevated tee. Add in the school kids being an expectant gallery on the tennis court behind. This is a difficult hole to get right. Is there a mando on the lamppost in front of the tee?
Hole 9: A downhill hole, with 2 path crossings. OB left which shouldn't come into play. The basket is protected by a small copse of trees