Pros:
A solid 9er with dual pads, elevation, and foliage.
-Amenities: High quality. DISCatchers, spacious concrete tees (both locations), signs with legend, map, and info on at least the short tees (and some longs). Practice basket, course map, and rules of disc golf posted. Benches and cup rests on almost every hole.
-Dual Tees: On some holes the difference is quibbling, but for others the longs substantially change the flight path of the hole. It's easy and fun to play the course twice with the different tees for a full 18.
-Flow: A smooth out and back through the park, which is a long strip. That said, many courses of this layout feel cramped, but Montiel is wide enough that it's no issue.
-Elevation: Substantial throughout the course. It's mostly up from (2)-(6), but the final three holes are all downhill. I only wish they were a bit longer so you could really rip.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A lot of foliage, but mostly very basic shapes. The first two are the most entertaining, as they work around a large protected area with the most foliage of the property. After that, a lot of holes are basically open with one or two trees to work around. Lengths vary from ace runs to substantial drives from the longs.
Cons:
-Disc Loss: Two main hazards. First is a protected area in the middle of the property, which is most relevant on (1)-(2) but could also affect (9). Second is the property line along the back of the park, which again is mostly relevant on (1)-(2).
-That Special Sumthin' Sumthin': Montiel has an impressive list of pros. Unfortunately, they don't translate to thrilling gameplay. Everything about this place is extremely competent, but it's no more interesting than any other typical course.
-Long Tee Markings: Into the weeds here, I really wish the long tees and short tees were clearly marked as such. On a couple of holes, the long tees were not obvious, including a couple that teed from the neighborhood road bordering the park.
Other Thoughts:
Montiel is a great addition to this area, and an extremely solid 9er. Unfortunately, there aren't very many exciting-shaped holes, so its ability to draw players from a wide radius is small. On the whole, it's a pretty Typical course. You'll have a good time if you come, but it won't stick out more than other courses you know.
~Similar Courses: North Landing (Marietta, GA); Sunrise Terrace (Las Cruces, NM); Highland Park (Shreveport, LA); Cloudland Canyon SP (Rising Fawn, GA).