Pros:
Buhl Park isn't your typical city park course. Lots of long, challenging holes that perfectly incorporate Hills, scattered trees, and water. This course can challenge anybody.
The enterance area to the course is just fantastic. Very nice quality sign reads "Buhl Park DGC, a Trevor Murphy signature design". Trust me, this is definetly a signature course by Mr. Murphy.
First off, there is a large practice area with three baskets. Nice way to start off.
Lots of unique holes that were designed perfectly. Variation in distance, tree cover, and elevation make this a real western PA gem.
Three sets of tees, all of which are concrete. The tees do a very good job of providing variation hole to hole. The tees aren't just stacked directly in front of each other.
Mach V baskets are one of my favorites. Each hole has one, with the number boldly printed on top.
#14 is a really cool pin position. The basket is guarded by shrubs and tall pines.
There's a good amount of scattered trees in the park, so most holes aren't just "grip it and rip it". Lots of lines to hit, as well as risk reward situations.
Odds of you losing a disc are very slim.
This is a very clean cut, well maintained Park. Very enjoyable round here.
There's a fun hole that plays downhill, through scattered trees. It's over 1,100 feet from the blues! Didn't expect that in a city park...
#18 provides a nice view of the pond, and makes you a little nervous throwing your approach. Don't end your round on a lost disc!
Cons:
There's really only two issues with Buhl Park.
I'd like to see someone paint the top corners of each tee box so you know which tee is which. That would definetly be a big improvement.
Many holes play near walking paths. The park is so big, the odds of a bunch of people walking in the same area are low. Still, keep an eye out before you throw.
Other Thoughts:
If there were no other pedestrians here, this would be a 5.0, great job by Trevor Murphy to put a quality course in a very nice park.
If you're in Western PA, make sure you play Moraine and Buhl. Buhl Park competes with the best of them, glad I got to enjoy it!