- Good course map right on the score card is a lifesaver, as it would be easy to get lost without it.
- On a ball golf course so it's well-maintained.
- Reasonable greens and cart fees.
- Some decent elevation changes rarely encountered in Texas courses.
- No throwaway holes - all 18 contain something to keep you interested.
- Good variety of holes: some courses do one thing - say, short, technical, wooded holes - very well for 18 holes. Dogwood Hills has a bit of everything.
- Reasonable par designation. No gimmes, but all holes can be birdied if played well.

- Course markings are sub-par - a yellow stake indicating the tee number and a CTP-style flag indicating the teebox. No maps, distance markings, or even direction indicators so it can be hard to figure out the holes without a guide or a good understanding of the map.
- The "pro shop" is creepy as all get out.

Would be fun to play a round on foot as long as you follow the map or have a guide, but considering the long drive most people will have to make to get out here, cart rental is well worth the cost as you can get in two rounds in the same time you'd need for one walking round.

Elevation changes make for some fun and interesting holes you don't find much in Texas. The course is well manicured. Good mix of long and short holes. Good design. Challenging but fair. Cart rental is available for a fair price. Most par 4's make you place your drive to get a fair approach.

No concrete tee pads. Tee pads just have one flag so it is not clear exactly wear to tee off on some holes. Hole 7 needs to be trimmed to make a fair lane. There is some walking between holes if your not in a cart.

This is a very fun and challenging course. The fact that you can bring a cart or rent one makes this course worth the drive. Course has length so long throwers should really like it. $20 will get you a cart and green fee for the day. I would recommend starting early and getting 3 full rounds in to get the most of your money with a cart you wont even be tired.