Pros:
- 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.
Cons:
- 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.
Other Thoughts:
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.