An elevation-filled 9-hole course on the south end of Paola, your power and control will be tested throughout.

Concrete tees on all 9 holes and brand new white Veteran baskets solidify this course's status. Two tee options on 7, one a bit more open, one with more gaps to hit.

I'll dive right in on the elevation aspect, it's everywhere. Only one huge downhill smash on hole 1, but you'll still need to control your drive to not come up too short or long. The uphill jumps on 3, 4, and 6 all have trees forcing shot shapes while still requiring the right amount of power. 5, 7, and 8 have their baskets perched near a downhill drop to make your drives on those holes all the more risky.

Well placed baskets on the first four holes. The first three have guardian trees/branches somewhere within 15 feet while 4 is in its own little grove.

No directional signage throughout… yet. It looks like the signposts are going in at the moment.

The left line of hole 9 comes pretty close to the VFW building itself. In all, 9 is probably the least good hole on the course: a power test that could leave you in a nasty evergreen if you don't get the full distance.

Backtracking almost the whole way back from 7's basket to get to hole 8 is a flaw that can't be overlooked.

Hole 7's right pad has an inside line that comes very close to the green of 6. Not a problem unless there's an event, but something to be aware of.

The creek at the back of the property isn't in play besides possibly a bad upshot on 1, but there are trees to catch a lot of those angles.

Parking is limited, but this is a 9-hole course with not much going on at it besides the Kanza league.

If you're in the area (at Clauder's, say), definitely make this course a part of your plans. One of the better 9ers I've played to date, combining so many factors to create a unique and well-rounded challenge in only 9 holes.