Pros:
Nice cobblestone tee pads
Great baskets
Clean shots off the tee on most holes
Fair looks at the baskets on the greens
Balanced risk reward style of play/course
Easy walking
Short course that is able to challenge your game
Map at kiosk
Lots of parking
Port o pot
Lots of trash cans around the course
Plenty of seating
Cons:
Lack of tee signs with any info on the holes
Only a few navigation arrows, definitely could use some help here.
Little confusing on what tee pads to play on a few holes.
Lots of benches, tables,and signs are damaged
Some gnarly rough off the fairways
Was warned by many local players to beware of vagrants and keep an eye on your stuff
Other Thoughts:
Burgess is a great little course with a bunch of fun shots. I had a great day playing here and would definitely return for another crack at it. Most of your tee shots will have some options and clean, fair looks at the pin. You will need to gauge your game and decide if you should try to park or place your drives. The course sprinkles in a few open ceiling holes, but no long bomber shots here on the Cape. Once you know the course layout, it's easy walking and navigation issues subside. The place could use a little help in this department, especially considering the amount of vacation players that frequent the course. Going into Burgess, I had been warned to be mindful of my belongings and aware of shady folks wondering the course. These warnings were backed up by a group of local players I ran into starting my second round. There was a bunch of area golfers playing that day, so the vibe around the course was positive, friendly and cool. No issues over the course of three rounds. If you are on the Cape definitely check this one out. I came an hour an a half to check this one off my list. That's about the distance I'd say is fair to travel for this one. If you have plans to play on Martha's Vineyard and/or Nantucket, hit this one up on your way to or back from your ferry.