Pros:
Edit 11/22/15: Having just played a practice round of nine holes from the red tees, then tourney rounds encompassing all three of the new sets of tees (not quite, but almost a fresh redesign!), I felt this course was absolutely due for an updated review, and an increase from a two disc rating to a hearty three! Countryside YMCA now boasts a correctly balanced set of challenges for the Novice to Rec level of skill from the Red tees, a true challenge for Intermediates from the Yellows, and a fun par three challenge for Advanced and Open players from the Blues.
There still isn't any massive bomber distance, even from the Blue tees (the longest hole is 377'), but the lines range from the 257'starter up the (OB) maintenance path that demands a decent forehand to avoid rolling, through a 357 footer from up on the soccer terrace, over a small pond, to a guarded pin position, to a couple of shorties with limited options on flight lines through the trees and brush, to the tight, long S-benders working their way back from the furthest end of the course.
The Yellow tees have a couple of accessible lane shots, but about a third of them might actually be as tricky as the Blues, as well. There's a 130 foot hole that presents two or three options, each of which demands enough precision to make a deuce run a bit of a gut check. The Reds' of course, are pure fun, deuce or die and ace run holes for more experienced players, while providing a nice sampler of disc flight for the beginner.
There are freshly painted posts near each Red tee, with a hole diagram, number and distance. The Yellow tees have number and distance painted on yellow posts, and all three tees throw form between a pair of painted stones defining the (grass) foul line. The Blue tees are marked only with hole number and distance, so first timers will want to use the map. If all the folks out on the course are playing the same set of tees, the layout is intelligent in keeping throwing lanes and tees away from danger, but...(see cons, below)
In all, three sets of skill levels can now enjoy this course, with it's technical lines being scaled nicely for the intended audiences .
Cons:
The flow is going to be a little confusing for beginners, especially with all the extra tees. Nice painted arrows were set up for tourney play, but currently, there is limited 'next tee' signage. Alone and without a map, you would be unlikely to find the tees without wandering around quite a bit.
My biggest concern is probably the potential for mixed groups not being able to see each other where the shorter tees get into range from misfires from the longer tees. They tried to address the obvious one on hole 2(11), marking a mando so players throwing from yellow don't fire right at anybody standing on the third red tee. But the yellow tee on 4 (13) is well within range of a high speed misfire from yellow and blue 2 (11 & 20). The long shot around the barn on blue 8 (26) could very easily catch folks approaching the 7th basket unawares. With several other potential mishaps, I'm hoping they're thinking of ways to help all players stay focused on safety, while playing multiple tees to same baskets.
Minor cons regarding play: natural turf tees, and limited elevation available. And though they have worked VERY hard to clean it up, the rough can be very thick and unforgiving if you misfire, so have your whole group watch carefully until the disc comes to rest: that tree might have eaten it!
Other Thoughts:
One final, important thing to keep in mind about this course is that it is entirely fenced and gated, and restricted to only YMCA members and their guests. I was fortunate enough to have been allowed in as a guest, and more recently, in a tournament, to enjoy this fun, (three by) nine hole course. Also, this is the biggest YMCA complex I have ever seen! They've got an indoor soccer field, a natatorium, gymnasia galore, pool and water park, sports fields, jogging tracks, plus the acreage (234 acres, I've heard!) out back for the course/ nature center/ archery range, etc.
Reviewer Background as of this writing: age 54 w/ 4 yrs experience, rated 900+/-, played 244+ courses in 23 states, 80% w/in 3hr drive of Cincinnati. Thrown with folks rated 600's to 1000's, ages 9 to 85 in events and leagues at all tiers. Seldom drive beyond 300-330, but have a solid up-shot and putting game. I haven't designed any courses, but try to lend a hand (with my severely desk-job limited skill set) when I can.