Only been once last week, and of course picked the windiest day of the week so the first hole and last few holes were tough with 30mph wind but in the woods wasn't too bad. I would wait till summer to go again with the river being so high there were multiple teepads in 2-3+ feet of water and of course adding more casual water hazards in general. Still had a blast but would definitely wait till after June to play this course.

Secluded and heavily wooded, this up and coming course has a lot of upside. A nice walk through the woods, with a few moderate in/declines, this course begins just past a quarry about 3/4 from the road; just follow the signs, you'll get there.
The scenery, including many holes that run along (and briefly over) the Salmon Falls river, is idyllic. The holes are largely challenging and through woods, often with a choice of lane whether you favor BH or Flick shots. (May I suggest the left lane on hole 1?)
There are a few wide open holes towards the end so you can air it out.
Hole 17, the only par 5, was one of my favorites, though the trees were definitely an issue to be reckoned with.
I love the round tee "boxes."

There are a lot of different spots that need pruning, or the underbrush is just not trod on yet, but once those few spots are thinned out, this course will really shine.
Some of the pars need a little work, but that could be my lack of skill or the need for a little more ground clutter clean up. I can't remember which ones exactly.

I met the owner hard at work with his weed whacker as I drove up. He obviously has a deep love of the sport, knows the short comings of his course, and is working hard to fix them.
I live very close to Bellamy Park, in Dover, and a little further from Squam, in Rochester, both free courses. The fact that it's $5 to play SFDGC may deter me a little, but won't keep me away completely, not by a long shot. I can't wait to see how this course develops.
I'm giving 3.5 stars but I believe it could be improved to 4, maybe even 4.5, with some added amenities.