Pros:
You are in for a treat if you are playing Big Beaver for the 1st time. Driving down the small backroad made me realize that this might be a little more secluded than most courses in the surrounding areas. At the bottom of this road is ample parking spaces to choose from. Hole #1 starts to the right of the parking lot. This hole is the most open shot on the course thus far. Don't get me wrong...it's not a gimme, with guardian trees protecting the basket, but after this...your in the thick of it. Hole #2 is a massive uphill shot that actually has a switch-back trail that takes you to the top after your uphill drive. This is where good disc/shot selection can make or break your round. BB I feel is very fair when it comes to basket placement. It has about equal shots for lefty's & righty's. The front 9 loop finishes right where you started. This area has some great courses and BB is a great addition!
Cons:
The course is still under construction. Some of the fairways are still rough around the edges. There are some wet spots on the fairways where water is trying to drain from one side to the other. In time this will be addressed I'm sure when all wet spots are figured out. Also some of the tee pads are a little rough and need some more work done to them. But, that's understood when you realize that some of them had to be literately carved out of the hillsides. On some of the fairways a little more clearing may be required for some low hanging branches but the course is still young. Some tripping hazards remain from small trees that were cut to clear lanes. Most are painted just be vigilant. I would not recommend trying to bring your cart here. You are climbing hills every other hole. This course is quite a workout so be warned.
Other Thoughts:
Big Beaver is a very wooded course with a lot of elevation changes. I don't have the biggest arm so this is the kind of course I like. Reminds me of Linbrook if you've played the area. This course was literally carved out of untouched woods. You can tell all the hard work that went into this course...and it's not even complete yet. I can't wait to see it completed. Keep up the good work BCDGA!!!