Pros:
Snapshot: Lower Columbia DGC is a beginner to an intermediate course (distance 160ish feet to 300+) that is remarkable for elevation changes and a variety of shots (wooded, downhill, uphill, dog-leg) that requires both backhand and forehand throws. Hazards include water (#1 back, #3 (insignificant creek) #8 shank right, #9 right), and thick foliage (blackberries, large trees, and grass on most holes) for errant to slightly errant shots (esp #5, #6 on the left side).
Some good things about this course are...
-A and B tee pads.
-A diversity of shots, going from almost tunnel to wide open, and creeks in play.
-#6 is challenging and you have a good likelihood of losing your disc if you go left, or long (try a flick for right-hand throwers).
-#9 you throw over a creek and requires precision (someone recently removed many of the blackberries).
-Shows beginners what a well-designed course is without being too challenging but some shots are intimidating (easy to lose a disc).
-Good tee signs on A tee pads.
-A good map at the beginning.
Cons:
This was a fun course to play.
-While good to show to beginners due to the variety of shots (besides flats) this course can be intimidating due to the very real possibility of losing a disc (#5, #6, and #9).
-Some hidden water features, I'm looking at you #1 (Pond about 30 feet beyond the hole).
-Blackberry bushes galore, although someone cleaned up #9.
-Lots of foliage makes finding your disc difficult...But on the upside, you will likely find someone else's disc especially on holes #5 and #6
-Tee pads are brick and not completely level, but serviceable as long as you watch your step.
Other Thoughts:
Who would like this course: This course is best for intermediate to beginner players. Experienced players would likely enjoy this course for 1 to 2 rounds but would probably find it a bit short. Intermediate players can practice a variety of shots including tunnel (#2), flicks for right-handers (#3, #6), accuracy (#5), and throwing over creeks (#1, #9, possibly #8 if you shank right). Overall, a good course.
Possible Improvements:
-Tee pads are currently brick, they would greatly benefit from being poured cement and perhaps a bit larger.
-Possibly cutting a hole in the trees so you can see the #5 basket from the tee.
-Clean up some brush, unless you enjoy the thrill of chasing discs.