Pros:
-GREAT course scenery/terrain: mature pine, elevation changes, make this a very special course in Central MN
-Well organized course
-Great signage at each tee and between tees, easy navigation
-Short and long markers with info
-Baskets are in good condition and uniform
-Trails seem well-groomed (although today is March 1st, and there's a little snow-cover yet)
- A circular "loop" means you never cover the same ground twice, and never cross your own path
- Remote location
Cons:
- Remote location (yes, that was a "Pro" too)
- No real long open drives
- Too nice of a course for just 9 holes!
- Some indication of thorny undergrowth, although it's navigable
Other Thoughts:
Upon first playing it, this became one of my favorite courses of those I played in MN (a tough feat accomplished for a 9-hole course.) I hope the initiative is taken to expand it to 18, as this would certainly become a destination course. It's easy enough to do two loops and make it an 18, which is nice. Again, the scenery and terrain of this course make it one-of-a-kind around here. The drives are fair, and pars very consistent. While a tight shot is handy in this wooded environment, the fairways are open enough to not make it a guessing game. While you'll feel out in the middle of nowhere, there's no getting lost on this course as the signage will keep you moving in the right direction. I have to give this course a solid 4/5. ***disclaimer: this review was based on a single, March 1st round