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Reviews: 6
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Course Design Changes
Pros: New equipment, excellent grounds maintenance, great views. New tees (short, regular, long) and basket relocations make course great for any skill level. Three holes in woods with permanent double basket locations and 5 more wooded holes with "object" pins make for a challenging course.
Cons: Two major construction areas cause some inconvenience navigating the course, but all of the holes remain playable. Some of the construction (installation of 42" pipe from expanded water treatment facility on west end of course and installation of 54" drain line on east end) may continue for as long as 18 months.
Other Thoughts: The original course layout has been modified considerably, thanks to Glen Hatfield, and many comments by previous reviewers no longer apply. For example, Holes 2, 3 and 4 now play through woods north of the basket for Hole 1; the parallel counterflow fairways for original Holes 2, 3 and 4 have been eliminated. Also, original Holes 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18 have been redesigned, improving the course flow, increasing the difficulty and decreasing the distance form Hole 18's basket back to Hole 1.
The redesign of Holes 15 and 17 takes the Water Treatment Plant fence out of play.
New tees have been marked temporarily with painted fence posts - each hole has red (short), white (original) and blue (long) tees. Playing the blue tees will add ~500' to the course length, likely making it >7000'.
The "natural" tees remain, and with the reality that Lake Montebello is the principal water treatment facility for Baltimore, it's likely that future construction might occur anywhere, and unlikely that concrete pads (or even Fly 18 pads) will be installed. Meanwhile, when dry, the tee areas are fine. If it has rained, then the tees might be muddy. In that case, "liberal tees" apply, i.e., move over to the side and throw (just like you would with a fairway lie)..
New wooded Holes 2, 3 and 4 and the five "X-holes" on the Herring Run side of the course add a dimension to the course that was, admittedly, absent from the original design.
(Btw, the "barbed wire" fence that a couple of reviewers have characterized as pervading the whole course, only comes into play on Hole 14 (original Hole 12) and, somewhat, Hole 1. Any reasonably-skilled player should be able to throw a straight drive on Hole 1 and a low drive on Hole 14 that avoid the fence.)
Also, the orange snow fencing surrounding some of the trees on the course is there only to protect the trees from the construction equipment. It will be removed when construction is completed. It is not intended to restrict disc golf activity; i.e., feel free to hop the (orange) fencing to play your lie!
The redesign of Holes 15 and 17 takes the Water Treatment Plant fence out of play.
New tees have been marked temporarily with painted fence posts - each hole has red (short), white (original) and blue (long) tees. Playing the blue tees will add ~500' to the course length, likely making it >7000'.
The "natural" tees remain, and with the reality that Lake Montebello is the principal water treatment facility for Baltimore, it's likely that future construction might occur anywhere, and unlikely that concrete pads (or even Fly 18 pads) will be installed. Meanwhile, when dry, the tee areas are fine. If it has rained, then the tees might be muddy. In that case, "liberal tees" apply, i.e., move over to the side and throw (just like you would with a fairway lie)..
New wooded Holes 2, 3 and 4 and the five "X-holes" on the Herring Run side of the course add a dimension to the course that was, admittedly, absent from the original design.
(Btw, the "barbed wire" fence that a couple of reviewers have characterized as pervading the whole course, only comes into play on Hole 14 (original Hole 12) and, somewhat, Hole 1. Any reasonably-skilled player should be able to throw a straight drive on Hole 1 and a low drive on Hole 14 that avoid the fence.)
Also, the orange snow fencing surrounding some of the trees on the course is there only to protect the trees from the construction equipment. It will be removed when construction is completed. It is not intended to restrict disc golf activity; i.e., feel free to hop the (orange) fencing to play your lie!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Beautiful views? Not so much. Time to be a Negative Nancy
1 
1/2/2012 
1/7/2012
Review By: jrawk 
Played: 79 Reviewed: 11 Exp: 3.8 Years
This review was updated on 8/10/2012
Pros: Before you start reading, the 1.5 rating is tagged as "Passable" which is an accurate description of the course setup I played on 5 January 2012. My understanding is the course has been redesigned in many areas, but many park construction zones remain. I intend to play this course again when all rework is complete and the course is 100% playable without temporary work-arounds. I will update my review whenever that may occur.
The best thing this course has going for it right now is that the park itself is changing. Many tee locations are temporary and can/will be set in other spots, hopefully!. I am struggling to find another pro with this course other than being cliche, i.e. Brand new baskets, new course in DG-popular city. Plenty of length and elevation. Quite frankly, it ends there. Its easy to notice this course was rushed to put in.
The best thing this course has going for it right now is that the park itself is changing. Many tee locations are temporary and can/will be set in other spots, hopefully!. I am struggling to find another pro with this course other than being cliche, i.e. Brand new baskets, new course in DG-popular city. Plenty of length and elevation. Quite frankly, it ends there. Its easy to notice this course was rushed to put in.
Cons: Okay so the park is changing and there are many temporary obstacles in place like 3ft high orange perimeter fence and run-off catches. But when the park work is complete and these go away the fairways will be even more wide open. It's almost laughable.
Barbed wire topped fence lining fairways... Why in the world would you design holes next to 10ft high barbed wire fence? I'm not talking about the temporary fence the construction zones have constructed. I'm talking about the permanent fence that limits the fairways on many of the back 9 holes. Very poor design.
Wide open fairways with baskets right behind a tree/bush. More poor design. I guess placing the basket directly behind a lone tree is to make ace-runs more difficult. It still creates an easy 2 and easier 3. But then again, what else do you do with a fairway that has only one tree? Begs to ask the question why holes weren't designed in the woods behind 2 and 4? The super long holes have elevation to them that can help or hinder your drives. But shot-shaping is left entirely up to your imagination because there is nothing preventing you from any choice (except maybe when there's barbed wire fence near by).
Let's talk location. I used to live in a nice part of baltimore, nope, not Lake Montebello. This is not one of those. Luckily the park gets enough pedestrian traffic throughout the day to help deter troublemakers that loom next door. Apparently the lake, which never comes into play has some nice views. If you have been to Moraine, Wisp, or Codorus, you will be extremely disappointed in this area.
Barbed wire topped fence lining fairways... Why in the world would you design holes next to 10ft high barbed wire fence? I'm not talking about the temporary fence the construction zones have constructed. I'm talking about the permanent fence that limits the fairways on many of the back 9 holes. Very poor design.
Wide open fairways with baskets right behind a tree/bush. More poor design. I guess placing the basket directly behind a lone tree is to make ace-runs more difficult. It still creates an easy 2 and easier 3. But then again, what else do you do with a fairway that has only one tree? Begs to ask the question why holes weren't designed in the woods behind 2 and 4? The super long holes have elevation to them that can help or hinder your drives. But shot-shaping is left entirely up to your imagination because there is nothing preventing you from any choice (except maybe when there's barbed wire fence near by).
Let's talk location. I used to live in a nice part of baltimore, nope, not Lake Montebello. This is not one of those. Luckily the park gets enough pedestrian traffic throughout the day to help deter troublemakers that loom next door. Apparently the lake, which never comes into play has some nice views. If you have been to Moraine, Wisp, or Codorus, you will be extremely disappointed in this area.
Other Thoughts: Not much else to say about this course, so i will summarize. Holes alternate between long wide open drives, some with rather extreme elevation changes, others with moderate inclines. The shorter holes may have a few trees to navigate when approaching or putting. Careful of the plethora of barbed wire fence because you will lose a disc if it goes over. Current in-park construction is running rampant and has many temporary effects on the course.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Lets play hide the basket behind the tree....
Pros: 18 holes with Discatcher baskets and DGA signage. Baskets had small tags under the catch area guiding you to the direction of the next tee. There is a small map at tee #1.
6 warm up holes on the other side of park
Some elevation in play.
Elevated basket on 4 adds novelty.
6 warm up holes on the other side of park
Some elevation in play.
Elevated basket on 4 adds novelty.
Cons: No tees, just slippery mud patches and bent up construction flags.
Barbwire fence comes into play on multiple occasions. I think holes 1, 5, 9, 12, and 17 all had barb wire fence in play. (5 and 9 appear temporary due to construction)
Holes 6 and 7 play close to a busy road. Hole 6's basket is about 50 feet from the road, while hole 7 plays nearly parallel with the road on the left.
Hole 8's tee was at a pretty steep downward angle, add the slippery mud and it is impossible to do a proper drive.
Teepad for 2 is directly to the right of the mando on hole 1 and 40 feet from basket 3. There was no sign for hole 3, after 40 minutes I found 2 flags that had been run over by a tractor that I assumed was the tee for 3, but there was no sign. (tee was on other side of large log pile)
Holes seemed to get redundant. A lot of straight blind shots with some kind of gimmick, especially in the back 9, many baskets are just placed behind a tree. 1 uses a double mando to start off the gimmicky nature of the course, hole 10 has the basket behind a bush just big enough to hide the basket from view, hole 11 the basket is tucked behind a large tree, Hole 12 has the tree on the tee pad forcing low shots and preventing an overhand drive, there is also barb wire all along the right. Hole 14 has an odd elevated basket out in the open, Hole 15 has a fence directly behind the basket so you can't overshoot as long as you stay low. 16 is once again tucked behind a tree and has a tree directly over the tee to stop all overhand drives, 17 has OB on both sides of the basket and you walk the distance of the hole back to the next tee pad where the basket 18 can be found where else but tucked behind a large tree.
Barbwire fence comes into play on multiple occasions. I think holes 1, 5, 9, 12, and 17 all had barb wire fence in play. (5 and 9 appear temporary due to construction)
Holes 6 and 7 play close to a busy road. Hole 6's basket is about 50 feet from the road, while hole 7 plays nearly parallel with the road on the left.
Hole 8's tee was at a pretty steep downward angle, add the slippery mud and it is impossible to do a proper drive.
Teepad for 2 is directly to the right of the mando on hole 1 and 40 feet from basket 3. There was no sign for hole 3, after 40 minutes I found 2 flags that had been run over by a tractor that I assumed was the tee for 3, but there was no sign. (tee was on other side of large log pile)
Holes seemed to get redundant. A lot of straight blind shots with some kind of gimmick, especially in the back 9, many baskets are just placed behind a tree. 1 uses a double mando to start off the gimmicky nature of the course, hole 10 has the basket behind a bush just big enough to hide the basket from view, hole 11 the basket is tucked behind a large tree, Hole 12 has the tree on the tee pad forcing low shots and preventing an overhand drive, there is also barb wire all along the right. Hole 14 has an odd elevated basket out in the open, Hole 15 has a fence directly behind the basket so you can't overshoot as long as you stay low. 16 is once again tucked behind a tree and has a tree directly over the tee to stop all overhand drives, 17 has OB on both sides of the basket and you walk the distance of the hole back to the next tee pad where the basket 18 can be found where else but tucked behind a large tree.
Other Thoughts: It's nice to have another course in the Baltimore area, but I will not be rushing to return. I could never really get into the course. Hole 3 took too long to find, holes 6 and 7 seem dangerous, Hole 8 had the awkward downhill facing tee area, and the back 9 had nearly every basket tucked behind a tree, like it is the only trick in the book.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Monte's Python Redux
2-4 5/9/2013 11/13/2011
Review By: sidewinder22 
Played: 58 Reviewed: 47 Exp: 6.8 Years
This review was updated on 5/12/2013
Pros: 18 holes with 3 sets of natural tees for most holes providing an excellent variety of par 3s and 4s, distances and challenge. Uphill, downhill, sideways, to the right, to the left, straight, fast greens, OB, risk/reward, you name it, you got it. 18 Discatcher baskets and a few extra baskets on some holes with permanent A/B positions. 10 holes have A/B positions, and the other 8 are single pin positions. The course plays the woods and around the more open lake front so now there's something for everyone. There is a ton of elevation throughout the course and a few flat holes and the use and design is excellent. Water fountain over by the basket of 17 near the pump house by the street.
Cons: Signage is a little lacking and navigation was tricky the first time without a map. For some natural tees are a con, however I don't really have a problem with them. Poison ivy in the woods and some thick rough, but this should improve as it gets played and sprayed. Tall grass on hole 8 that won't get mowed but most people should clear it if they are using the appropriate skill level tee pad. Crossing fairway on hole 11 from the long tee on hole 12, and crossing fairway on hole 16 B pin from short tee on 17, these shouldn't be a huge issue though. Potential of disc loss is real. Holes 1 and 14 play near the barbed wire fence of the water treatment plant, but poses little health risk, just loss of disc on bad shots. Some park patrons will camp right in the fairway or by the basket, so beware of where you throw. No bathrooms.
Other Thoughts: Monte's new long python layout is pretty sweet. It's one of the longest and has the most elevation and variety of Md's public courses. With the new holes through the woods Monte has the variety it was missing before. Now you play some long wooded holes with a lot of elevation and danger off the fairways, with some deep ditches and big cliffs! Even the more open holes around the lake front have been redesigned and use more of the woods. Now you tee off in the woods or play into the woods on some holes and add a whole new dimension. There are a number of holes where you can rip a distance driver, but still want to land safe from trees or OB to set up the next shot on the par 4s. You also have to play the wind around the lake. If you like to watch discs fly this is the place to be!
The park is pretty with the lake backdrop and manicured lake front fairways. There are lots of people walking, biking, working out around the lake so it should be relatively safe given the hood it's in. All the people can also be a con, although there was no one else playing the course when I was there. I would watch your back though and beware your surrounding especially on the backside of the woods where most people aren't. There was some party near the park and the music was pumping through the woods, I enjoyed it. There are little workout areas around the Lake if you miss a shot and want to do some pull ups or elliptical or go run or bring your bike and ride around the lake for a workout. There is a 6 hole beginner course on the other side of the Lake that can be used as a warm up or ace run.
The park is pretty with the lake backdrop and manicured lake front fairways. There are lots of people walking, biking, working out around the lake so it should be relatively safe given the hood it's in. All the people can also be a con, although there was no one else playing the course when I was there. I would watch your back though and beware your surrounding especially on the backside of the woods where most people aren't. There was some party near the park and the music was pumping through the woods, I enjoyed it. There are little workout areas around the Lake if you miss a shot and want to do some pull ups or elliptical or go run or bring your bike and ride around the lake for a workout. There is a 6 hole beginner course on the other side of the Lake that can be used as a warm up or ace run.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Nice complement to Druid
Pros: Absolutely gorgeous trees. Nice neighborhood. Excellent use and design of an awkwardly shaped plot of land. Smart basket placement. Apparently well maintained. Finding next tee pad is intuitive... you don't need a course map.
Cons: Multi-use facility. Most walkers don't realize they're standing in the fairway. Construction on and near 5, 6, 8, and 9 (a temporary tee pad was set up for 9 as construction prevents hole from being played as designed).
Holes 2, 3, 4 have a common fairway. The teepad of 4 is on the green of 3. If this course was heavily played, you would have to keep an eye on everyone else throwing.
Some of the really large gorgeous trees are protected by orange snow fences that completely encircle the tree from a distance of approximately 10-12 feet from the trunk. Each fenced in area contains a sign that says it's illegal to breach the snow fence. These trees are all in play, right on the fairway. Eventually, these fences are going to be compromised by golfers trying to retrieve their discs. The construction crews were installing new fences around some of these trees on the day we played (Nov 2011).
I didn't like the left tree mando as part of a double mando on Hole 1. A weak case could be made that you are forcing people away from the fence. The right side mando at least protects the basket of 3 and Tee of 2. Meanwhile, a mando is badly needed on Hole 18 to protect anyone walking down 16's fairway. Half of the circumference of 18's basket is blocked by the drooping limbs. That seemed kinda dumb.
Holes 2, 3, 4 have a common fairway. The teepad of 4 is on the green of 3. If this course was heavily played, you would have to keep an eye on everyone else throwing.
Some of the really large gorgeous trees are protected by orange snow fences that completely encircle the tree from a distance of approximately 10-12 feet from the trunk. Each fenced in area contains a sign that says it's illegal to breach the snow fence. These trees are all in play, right on the fairway. Eventually, these fences are going to be compromised by golfers trying to retrieve their discs. The construction crews were installing new fences around some of these trees on the day we played (Nov 2011).
I didn't like the left tree mando as part of a double mando on Hole 1. A weak case could be made that you are forcing people away from the fence. The right side mando at least protects the basket of 3 and Tee of 2. Meanwhile, a mando is badly needed on Hole 18 to protect anyone walking down 16's fairway. Half of the circumference of 18's basket is blocked by the drooping limbs. That seemed kinda dumb.
Other Thoughts: Swatso's review is good and I concur with most of his thoughts. The trees on this course are beautiful. The basket placement is smart and the course makes effective use of all the elevation changes. I liked Holes 6 and 8 the best due to the big elevation changes.
I liked that a lot of the holes were over 300 feet. Montebello ain't no pitch and putt.
Some things to keep in mind.... there is a hole in the fence behind the basket of Hole 1. If you go over the fence, walk behind the basket and you'll see the hole in the fence. If your group has more than 1 car, consider parking one car near the basket of 18 and another car near the tee of 1. This will save you the walk back at the end of the round.
This course complements Druid Hill nicely. If you were planning a big day of disc golf in the City of Baltimore, you should play both Montebello and Druid.
I liked that a lot of the holes were over 300 feet. Montebello ain't no pitch and putt.
Some things to keep in mind.... there is a hole in the fence behind the basket of Hole 1. If you go over the fence, walk behind the basket and you'll see the hole in the fence. If your group has more than 1 car, consider parking one car near the basket of 18 and another car near the tee of 1. This will save you the walk back at the end of the round.
This course complements Druid Hill nicely. If you were planning a big day of disc golf in the City of Baltimore, you should play both Montebello and Druid.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Major in Length/Elevation, Minor in Obstacles
Pros:
New baskets. New signs, containing all the basic (hole-#, distance, primary obstacles, direction to next tee).
New baskets. New signs, containing all the basic (hole-#, distance, primary obstacles, direction to next tee).
Cons:
The course sits on an awkwardly-shaped piece of land, narrow in the middle, widening at the ends, which does generate some flow issues:
- Fairways 2-4 play alongside each, 2's being in the middle, so the chance of a disc landing in a neighbouring fairway is high for these three holes
- Tee-2 might occasionally be buzzed by errant discs coming from tee-1, or players approaching basket-3 with a right-turner
- Have to cross fairway-1 when moving from basket-11 to tee-12.
- Basket-16 is on the direct line from basket-17 to tee-18
- Basket-18 is located a bit far from tee-1
The day we played city workers were venting a pipe, so a kerosene-like smell pervaded the course. Don't know how frequently this occurs.
Tee locations are currently natural, although there are plans to install flypads.
The course sits on an awkwardly-shaped piece of land, narrow in the middle, widening at the ends, which does generate some flow issues:
- Fairways 2-4 play alongside each, 2's being in the middle, so the chance of a disc landing in a neighbouring fairway is high for these three holes
- Tee-2 might occasionally be buzzed by errant discs coming from tee-1, or players approaching basket-3 with a right-turner
- Have to cross fairway-1 when moving from basket-11 to tee-12.
- Basket-16 is on the direct line from basket-17 to tee-18
- Basket-18 is located a bit far from tee-1
The day we played city workers were venting a pipe, so a kerosene-like smell pervaded the course. Don't know how frequently this occurs.
Tee locations are currently natural, although there are plans to install flypads.
Other Thoughts:
"What it lacks in obstacles, it makes up for in length and elevation" was the comment made by my playing partner, which is a pretty good summary of the course.
The first five holes contain the most obstacles, large hardwoods, scattered about, needing to be avoided early and/or middle and/or late. Holes 6-8 play down into, back out off, and across a large, open valley, and number-9 continues the open-theme across flat land. Number-10, while quite short, requires a sharp turn to reach a basket directly behind a bush, and number-11 makes the most of the two large trees it has - the limbs of the first, near the teepad, force a low throw from the tee, and the second trees limbs also force a low throw to reach the basket it is guarding to its left. The first eleven holes form a loop, so it's across fairway-1 and up to the fence to find tee-12, an open shot from an elevated position. 13-17 play up, down, and across mildly-sloping land, using the few trees, their limbs, and a stump (which elevates basket-14 somewhat). Finally hole-18 is open and flat, but the basket sits behind one large tree with drooping limbs - it might as well be a thick bush, albeit a 70' high one!
A number of holes (2, 3, 5, 10, 16) have low branches quite near the teepads. It will be interesting to see how many of these will be trimmed away, and how many are intended to remain.
Moderate chance of disc loss. High, barbed-wire fence somewhat near basket-1, and along right-side of fairways 12 and 13. Thick bushes and undergrowth near basket-2, right-side of fairway-3, left-side of fairways 5 and 6.
Moderate chance of interacting with non-players. The sunny Saturday afternoon we played, fairway-6 (long, open, and downhill) was crossed by several groups of people. Taking the "high" route on number-8 potentially brings a sidewalk and road into play. A small group had set up chairs not too far to the right of fairway-18.
Navigation tips: Several tees are located near the road, so you can start at many locations. Tee-1 is located just after passing over a crosswalk located near an exercise area, roughly even with the point where the fence in the background quits paralleling the road. Other items:
- From tee-1, basket-3 is more visible than basket-1, which is farther left, near the fence, between large trees
- From tee-2, baskets 4 and 9 are visible in the far distance, somewhat right. Instead, aim straight away - basket-2 is roughly even with basket-4, but further left, hidden down a small slope, next to the edge of the thick brush/woods. Tee-3 will be to the left, prior to reaching basket-2.
- Basket-10 is hidden by the lone bush on the other side of the paved path.
- Tee-12 is up near the fence.
- Tee-17 is next to the building, with the basket atop the hill. A drop-off to a parking lot, not easily visible from the tee, encroaches from the left - stay straight, or a bit right.
Favourite hole: #2. One of three holes > 500', the first 300' is mostly open, with a large tree to miss early, and a few to miss late. A challenging approach through a denser collection of scattered large hardwoods, then dropping down a slope to reach the basket, makes for a tough par-3.
Installing flypads, trimming a bit, and adding a few directional signs would certainly add .5-1 points to the course's score. Certainly worth playing, and not too far from Druid, with a new-18 hole course joining the current 27-hole soon, and fun-to-play-but-hard-to-navigate Pine Grove also nearby.
"What it lacks in obstacles, it makes up for in length and elevation" was the comment made by my playing partner, which is a pretty good summary of the course.
The first five holes contain the most obstacles, large hardwoods, scattered about, needing to be avoided early and/or middle and/or late. Holes 6-8 play down into, back out off, and across a large, open valley, and number-9 continues the open-theme across flat land. Number-10, while quite short, requires a sharp turn to reach a basket directly behind a bush, and number-11 makes the most of the two large trees it has - the limbs of the first, near the teepad, force a low throw from the tee, and the second trees limbs also force a low throw to reach the basket it is guarding to its left. The first eleven holes form a loop, so it's across fairway-1 and up to the fence to find tee-12, an open shot from an elevated position. 13-17 play up, down, and across mildly-sloping land, using the few trees, their limbs, and a stump (which elevates basket-14 somewhat). Finally hole-18 is open and flat, but the basket sits behind one large tree with drooping limbs - it might as well be a thick bush, albeit a 70' high one!
A number of holes (2, 3, 5, 10, 16) have low branches quite near the teepads. It will be interesting to see how many of these will be trimmed away, and how many are intended to remain.
Moderate chance of disc loss. High, barbed-wire fence somewhat near basket-1, and along right-side of fairways 12 and 13. Thick bushes and undergrowth near basket-2, right-side of fairway-3, left-side of fairways 5 and 6.
Moderate chance of interacting with non-players. The sunny Saturday afternoon we played, fairway-6 (long, open, and downhill) was crossed by several groups of people. Taking the "high" route on number-8 potentially brings a sidewalk and road into play. A small group had set up chairs not too far to the right of fairway-18.
Navigation tips: Several tees are located near the road, so you can start at many locations. Tee-1 is located just after passing over a crosswalk located near an exercise area, roughly even with the point where the fence in the background quits paralleling the road. Other items:
- From tee-1, basket-3 is more visible than basket-1, which is farther left, near the fence, between large trees
- From tee-2, baskets 4 and 9 are visible in the far distance, somewhat right. Instead, aim straight away - basket-2 is roughly even with basket-4, but further left, hidden down a small slope, next to the edge of the thick brush/woods. Tee-3 will be to the left, prior to reaching basket-2.
- Basket-10 is hidden by the lone bush on the other side of the paved path.
- Tee-12 is up near the fence.
- Tee-17 is next to the building, with the basket atop the hill. A drop-off to a parking lot, not easily visible from the tee, encroaches from the left - stay straight, or a bit right.
Favourite hole: #2. One of three holes > 500', the first 300' is mostly open, with a large tree to miss early, and a few to miss late. A challenging approach through a denser collection of scattered large hardwoods, then dropping down a slope to reach the basket, makes for a tough par-3.
Installing flypads, trimming a bit, and adding a few directional signs would certainly add .5-1 points to the course's score. Certainly worth playing, and not too far from Druid, with a new-18 hole course joining the current 27-hole soon, and fun-to-play-but-hard-to-navigate Pine Grove also nearby.
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