Pros:
Located on private property, Red Neck DGC doesn't greet you with really any amenities (or people for that matter), but the quality design of this 9 hole course and it's ease of navigation make it worth a stop to play. Red Neck is easy to find, located right off of 281 and on the western side of the small town of Confluence. Three easy to spot signs greet you and direct you to the course, one from the main road, one when you first turn into the little neighborhood, and one on the "clubhouse" (white trailer at the end of the street).
The course has standard white tee signs - though they only list the hole number, huge tee pads, and Mach 5 baskets that are in great shape.
I appreciated the design of this course and feel that the property is greatly utilized to make a challenging but fair course. Tee pads are strategically placed where you will have to creatively dodge a tree on your drive (holes 1, 2, 3, and 5) and pins are well placed near trees so that your upshot is about as challenging as it can be with the land given (1-5, 7, and 9). There is a good mix of open (6-8), semi-open (1-4), and tightly wooded (5 and 9) holes. I like how the stream is incorporated on holes 6 and 8 as a possible punishment.
The course is very easy to navigate as the first tee is near the entrance and with short walks from every pin to the next tee. It is a quick 9-hole round (took three of us 45 min) if you are just passing through.
Cons:
-There isn't an obvious parking spot, but I parked where there was a driveway in the picture on this site. It now just looks like part of the front yard for the trailer, but it looked like the best spot to park. It did feel a little odd though parking in someone's front yard.
-The gravel tees are uneven and the gravel is not tightly packed, probably because this course doesn't get a lot of foot traffic.
-No rest rooms on the course and not a lot around at all from what I can see. Coming from rt. 40 to 281, I didn't see any restaurants, gas stations, or stores the last 15 miles to Confluence. There may be something nearby that I missed, but come prepared with a full tank and your own food if you're driving a good distance to get here.
-$5 to play for an hour seems a little steep, but if this course is completely private, it's worth helping the owner out a little.
- While there is a good balance between open and tight holes and good use of the trees on the property, there are some similarities between the holes. The lines off the tee are mostly straight or slight hyzers, the holes are all fairly short (only hole 7 is over 300 feet), and the course is flat as can be.
-No public courses remotely close to this one, but there are a few private courses within 45 min away.
Other Thoughts:
Red Neck DGC definitely has a privately owned feel, not equipped with any extra amenities (except a bench between holes 4 and 5) and it most likely will be a round all to yourself. I feel though that it is a great place to bring a beginner player due to the mix of open and tight holes and it's relatively short and quick play. There aren't any real chances of losing a disc here and the course seems well taken care of. If you're in the area, come support this private course!