Pros:
Cedarville University DGC offers 18 mostly open holes of varying lengths. There are two teepads for each hole, with good tee signs and even bag holders. The long pads definitely do add some distance, but little in the way of changing the hole characteristics. Instead of shorter straight/hyzer throws, you have longer straight/hyzer throws. I recall two forehands needed over 18 holes. The course, which starts near the athletic fields (front nine) and ends on wide open plains with just a few trees (back nine) is very easy to get to, there is ample parking (gravel lot across the road from hole 1, where the back nine is.
PROS:
Quite well manicured, scenic in fact. The back nine shares its space with a cross country course, with very clearly defined and wide fairways. Only a few holes offer any tree obstacles or shot shaping to speak of.
There are some mild hills, typical for this flat area.
Concrete raised teepads on both long and short tee positions. Not very long, but plenty of room for extra steps if needed.
A couple interesting holes on the front nine, #3 is a nice tunnel shot, though not long enough, IMHO.
The back nine, especially the long pads, will test even the longer bombers out there. There were at least 5 holes where you can just let loose with all you got (even if what you got is 450'+).
Cons:
The Mach V baskets seem made for spitouts for some reason. They look nice and seem quite new, but this one round saw the two worst spitouts of short putts I have seen in years. Both in the 15-20' range, both strong side and low with medium pace. Not sure if Mach V's always behave this way, but I am not a fan!
Very little shot shaping, 75%+ of the holes were just straight or hyzer plays.
No next tee signs, but online course maps help.
We played before the grasses came in on the back nine (off the fairway fields)--but other reviews have noted the potential to lose discs in the jungle that those fields become. I can see that being the case. If the grass seems high (you can tell from hole 10 teepad--then staying on fairways is strongly suggested.
Other Thoughts:
BASICS
Teepads--raised concrete, good condition, even on the shorts
Baskets--DGA Mach V's (I am not a fan) but they were new looking
# holes--18
Setting--Front nine--college campus near athletic fields, a few trees; back nine--pretty much wide open fields, with accompanying wind--OH in April. Fairly nice views overall.
Elevation--Mostly flat
Distance of holes--front nine, especially shorts--shorter holes, many birdie opps, even for rec level players; back nine-need a strong arm unless you play the course pars which are four for some of the back nine.
Free/pay to play, type of course--This is a private campus, but is open to visitors, but please be courteous of other users and on good behavior so other frolfers can enjoy the course tomorrow.
Ease of getting to--Very easy. Right on main road in Cedarville.
AMENITIES
Parking--Abundant, right near hole 18
Bathrooms--Not on course, but gas station is very close.
Water/food nearby--Subway, pizza place, gas stations
Clubhouse/disc shop--No
Benches--No
Trash cans--No
Bag holders--Yes--on long teepads
Tee signs--Yes--on long teepads
Next tee direction/signs--No, but none were too hard to figure out.
Wheelchair/cart friendly--Yes, but on back nine you would have to stay on fairways or have someone retrieve from high grass--there are a couple grades that could be tricky without help; yes
COURSE PLAY
Shot variety--Frankly, very little.
Layout, long walks (inc back to car), loops--Both nines are loops, so can bite off one or both. They both start and end very close to the parking area mentioned. No long walks between holes.
Ease of finding next tee--Not great, but nothing that should leave anyone guessing too much. All baskets are visible from teepads, which was nice.
General difficulty--If you can throw 275', the front nine is a birdie fest from the shorts. The back nine requires good arms, even from the shorts.
Mud/water issues--None noted, seems to drain well
Water or O/B to contend with--Only if you really botch a throw (I did once)
Difficult rough/lost disc risk--Oct-April, none. May-September, possible on back nine if grass is high.
Scrape/scratch risk--Some in the fields on back nine, but not if you stay on the fairways. Otherwise, none.
How busy was course/park--Empty on a beautiful Saturday, but there was a sporting event happening on campus which seemed pretty packed.
OVERALL
Fun/enjoyment factor, would I play again? Maybe, it was a scenic setting, and perhaps to work on distance on the back nine.
Who will this course challenge? Front nine--beginners, back nine--most people will struggle to get a lot of birdies, unless you can throw 400'+.
Is it worth a drive? Don't cross 3 states to get here, but if in the Dayton area...
Anything unique? Hole 3 is a nice tunnel shot. Hole 10 is a long downhill fun shot.
Would be a half star higher with--benches, next tee signs, trashcans, a little more shot shape variety.
I am in my 50s, 75 or so courses played, 875ish.