The 18 hole Murray course is largely comprised of short range shots through dense woods. A handful of holes step up the distance and the trees thin out somewhat, but well shaped shots through tight lines are imperative if you want to keep the score low. Branches and vines umbrella the fairways and will redirect a shot that soars too high or strays from the path.

The heavy rough can be punishing but recovery is not unrealistic on the short holes. Terrain is flat except for one tee that is slightly raised on a mound. No water, standing or moving on the day I was there. Fence lines could create OB on a hole or two I guess, but it is not a major concern.

I liked the makeup of this course and found it to be sort of tough. Not a ton of exertion required but it takes a bit of skill and luck. My scorecard on Murray had a lot of room for improvement. Getting hung up multiple times on the longest hole, the par 4 number 9, resulted in a snowman that took a big bite out of me. Numerous birdie holes ease the pain of these difficult moments.

There is a somewhat limited variety of throws to be made. It can feel somewhat repetitive because of this.

The natural tees were very playable, but nit picking for DGCR requires me to point out concrete or turf would be an obvious upgrade. Murray baskets are fun to look at, but I missed a lot of putts on them. Can't say that is their fault as much as mine, excepting for a shot or two.

The layout is unusual, with the front and back 9's are 2 loops, each spurring off of front and back of the larger Innova course. Due to the two separate Murray intermissions, continuity is a bit weird for both courses. With a bit of added walking you could avoid this, but I was aiming to get around all 36 in a timely manner.

Take the ride and play these courses if you're able. It wouldn't be the first option for me traveling out of the Norfolk/VA Beach area, but there is a cool vibe here and several really fun holes.

This is the first course with Murray baskets I have seen anywhere. I've played over 500 now, spread across all 50 states. Never even seen a photo of one prior to this visit. It feels like the disc golf equivalent of putting at Mayor McCheese on an old school McDonald's play place. I didn't hate it. Variety of colors is uniquely cool.