(2.496 Rating) A city park course that's more challenging than it seems first glance.
- WATER PLAYS - I enjoyed the water plays here as they really make you consider your placement and angle rather than thinking on how to attack the basket or going for distance. The water features are best used on holes (4, 5, 17, 18). Although I carry a floater, I only used it on (18). (17) and (18) were my favorite water plays where the risk reward of going long towards the basket on these par 4s can very much claim your disc.
- CHALLENGING - My group played the short tees and as an intermediate player, I thought I had my hands full on several holes. The back tees should very much challenge advanced players on many holes too. Not as difficult as the nearby course "The Preserve", but my initial guess is that a 950 rated player will average 4 or 5 down from the back tees.
- TEES - Really nice concrete tees of adequate width and good length.
- CHAINS - The Mach 5 baskets are great to throw at.
- COURSE MAP - Nice course map in the vicinity of tee (1), and the practice basket.
- QUICK PLAY - For an 18 hole course of this length it plays fairly quick. My group of two played in 90 minutes and we took a couple breaks. Figure two hours for a group of 4 players.
- MAINTENANCE - The grounds were in great shape on all but one hole, (8). The grass on (8) around the basket was shin high.
- NAVIGATION - Although I had a guide for this one, it seems fairly easy with a pic of the course map. The course flows very well from one hole after another. I don't think any holes are separated by more than a 200 foot walk. Really the only navigation issue is the hole signage and word is that it's coming soon.

Some substantial flaws with South County Regional
- SAFETY HAZARDS - I was very fortunate to play this course when all the other park features were not in use. Playing this course really has the potential to put people and property in harm's way. (8) has a playground off to the left, however it appears they have begun cutting a new fairway further right on (8). Hole (10) plays along a tennis court. Hole (11) has a cart track in play. (17) and (18) have parking lots in play. In addition, several holes have small roads and paths in play. Depending on your expectations, I could see someone really not liking this course for these issues alone. But as for my rating method, it really only docs the course about a half point and personally this had only a minimal to moderate impact on my enjoyment of the round.
- TIME WAITING - Although I didn't wait one second to throw during my round, the potential to have to do so is real and substantial. Skipping holes may sometimes be the only wise choice.
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Way too many unnatural elements in play and in view to warrant a high score. I personally scored this one a 1.125 out of 5.
- ELEVATION - They don't get much flatter. Not even 5 feet of elevation change on any one hole.
- CHARACTER - Course amenities and extras are limited in the courses young state but it does the basics well. As stated in pros, 2 sets of wonderful tees, nice baskets and a course map. The rest of the things that you'd see on an established course are missing. Very little seating, no hole signage and no multiple basket placements. There is a practice basket and also a couple picnic tables. Restrooms are in the park, but not at the junction of (1) tee and (18) basket.
- LOST DISC OPPORTUNITIES - A real possibility. I lost an ace disc on (5) trying to ace run my putter to the basket. A disc robbing palm got it.
- UNIQUENESS - A bit below average. A few par 4s, a few water plays and a few pockets to hit. Too many holes are open for my personal preference, but there are a couple of moderately wooded holes. There is also a decent mix of challenging holes versus gimme holes. The overall shot shaping opportunities are lacking.

I had the privilege to throw this one with DGCR member and trusted reviewer Thrembo, whom has always made for great company. In all, I see South County Regional as having a wide range of review opinions. Some will not like this course due to the safety hazards and also the unnatural features dictating shot choices rather than natural features. I enjoyed the course, although I think not having to deal with any park goers for the entire round, definitely helped.

This course is in the middle of a redesign and a new numbering system. Looks like it is going to be long and challenging with legit par 4's and 5's. I will update information as it becomes available and aim to play the hopefully mostly done new layout this weekend, weather permitting.

Looking forward to trying the new layout and hoping some of the previous issues have been addressed.