Pros:
-9 new Veteran baskets
-blue tiles for tee signs, with hole number and distance
-fun, rec style holes that are great for beginners
-most greens have a bit of danger
-easy to navigate
-quick round, 1 person can finish in 20 mins
Cons:
-a pedestrian path is in play on 4 of the holes
-if you really get off the fairway the rough is a bit thorny, especially hole 3
-natural tees are okay but some of them look like they could get really muddy after a rain
Other Thoughts:
The course at the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital is a well-done recreational course. It's perfect for families visiting the hospital or short game practice for local residents.
When you drive around to the back side of the hospital, you should see a few baskets in the field. The first tee is next to the walking path directly adjacent to the parking lot and it plays to the basket across the field. You should see the blue tile tee sign on the ground. Most of the tees are easily visible from the previous green except the transition from hole 3 to hole 4. Follow the walking path then go left at the dirt path.
The holes are mostly pitch and putt. Experienced players could do just a midrange and putter but you might want a driver on hole 3, maybe hole 8. Even though the holes are on the shorter side, they are not gimme birdies. There is usually danger around the green with lots of trees inside the circle, especially holes 2, 5, and 7. The layout is mostly geared toward RHBH but a few holes have a reasonable forehand line. Beginners and rec players should find the holes manageable but not necessarily easy.
For a short rec course, Scottish Rite is surprisingly fun and can be a challenge to rack up birdies. There can be good bit of wind and you have to land your drive on the correct side of the green to have a putt. It's not worth going out of the way for this course but it's a nice change of pace for players in the Frisco/Plano/Carrollton area. Course baggers might be pleasantly surprised at this one but you probably won't think about a repeat visit.
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