Aesthetic - Nice wooded setting, which is nice, nothing spectacular or bad about 14 of the holes. But I'd say hole #10 is the signature hole, and from high on the hill into the vast somewhat blind valley, it's nice. Also hole #13, the one on the left, things like Jurassic park opening up, looks awesome, huge downhill to grassy and hilly bowl-shape, sweet design.

Challenge - This sucker is hard. I think I'm getting unlucky with the wind lately, but 30 to 50mph winds, I was thinking with all the trees I'd be blocked by a lot of it. But too many holes had to play it on the drive, or the putt. Heavy woods on many holes, and then strategic placement of trees too, or of the pin. Many blind drives, but I think this course is using the terrain that is well maintained to keep a course here.

TeePads/Baskets - Teepads were in great shape, and baskets were as well. If the baskets had better markings to be seen a bit easier that would help, but they were nice.

Signage - There were signs for each one of the tees. Signs would indicate distance, hole, and layout of hole. Nice signs. There were also some signs to point you to the next hole when needed. Nice signs.

Variety - It is a pretty typical Metropark style course which gives variety unto itself. Wooded, and pin placement left or right. There was one true water hole, and some holes elevation played a factor.

Fun - The course was fun, it was tough, especially by yourself for the first time, tough to spot with many blind drives. But with variety, challenge, aesthetics, and that signature hole #10 and the way #13 looks, yes.

Congestion - I was there during the week, in May, during the day. I caught glimpses of other golfers thru the trees, but never caught up to any, and none caught me. No other foot traffic either in the disc golf area.

Locatability - There is a map, bad resolution which really makes it tough to figure out hole #'s, but a map that is accurate. With the map, and signs, even a first-timer can navigate this course pretty well. I only got mixed up once going from 11 to 12, but I just couldn't read what the buildings said on the map, all me.

Maintained/Bugs - Clean, and in May there were no bugs. Many fairways were in good shape, there were a some that may never have been mowed, they were grass, so the grass was knee high. This was unfortunate since one of the holes was the previously described Jurassic park hole #13 to the left. Also some swamp developed at the end of hole #10.

What's holding it back from higher rating - This is a metropark, pay to get in, pay to play, double fee's. With that said how could any of the holes be in disarray or needing maintenance; i.e. multiple holes needing a mow? I know it's a metropark, but I think the course probably needs a designer or someone with a keen eye for sight lines to identify a mess of trees that need to go, and then with all the funds they've collected, do some chopppin'. It's not bad, just with the amount of double fees, this thing should be "Tight", well primp'ed so that you can see runs. I'd give this another 1 full point for a good re-design.

Kid Friendly - I think kids can like this course. There is a lot of challenge, and you may lose them there, but this is a Metropark so you still have everything else to do here.

Older/Less Active Player Friendly - As long as you know the holes to steer clear of, this may be an 18 hole course you can hit. It's not way too long, and there are multiple places to get back to the car before 18. There is some major elevation, but if you avoid that, not too bad.

Rookie Friendly - Depends on the Rook, and I'd say bring a buddy. You'd have to have a strong constitution because this course will throw some difficulty at you, and sometimes nature will do even more, like wind on the drive or putt.

Average Player Friendly - I think this course is more in the wheel-house of average players. But again, there are some obstacles but most average players should be able to handle it. For the most part, average Joe should be able to handle this even solo, except for a couple of holes that may need scouting.

Pro Player Friendly - Not sure on this. Hole length isn't that long, and sure there is some technical aspects here, but just not sure the risk reward is there to challenge the pro's. Maybe if they are teaming up with some other folks, because this has some other aspects to admire, but on its own merits, I am not sure if a Pro would stop by here.

First off, LOL at James' review

-Great layout for another 18 holes at Stony
-A lot of it plays different than North, so playing both courses gives you a lot of good holes
-The downhill hole is definitely fun
-Navigation was simple, except that they just installed a couple new teepads and moved a couple baskets on 15,16,17 I believe it was, so I was throwing to a basket that didn't exist any more. Hopefully the map and signs get updated
-I haven't ever seen a trash problem on South. North, a little bit, yes, but not south, yet.
-Good mix of short and long with some good variety of left and right bends.
-Maintenance was always good when I was there
-I don't recall a bad basket as the previous reviewer stated. Over half of them are new Chainstars
-Teepads are great

-Maps on the teesigns aren't that great
-Routing was a little messed up around 15&16 as they are moving a couple baskets and teepads, but that should be cleared up soon I'm guessing.

Stony Creek north and south are both excellent courses. You should definitely play both while you are there since the complex is pay to play.

Um. I guess concrete tee pads. Also hole 10 was cool.

$13.
Trashcans are all full.
Trash on the course.
Trash.

Dead sticks and limbs on every hole...Be ready to look for discs more than play disc golf, these holes are tight and NOT MAINTAINED AT ALL.
People paid money so they are not willing to be polite. I was a single player that waited behind many 4somes and 5somes. I even skipped 4 holes due to entitled players.
Did I mention trash, because its a serious issue; There is garbage entangled with dead trees and branches, its awful to look at, and it's even worse if you throw 3 feet off the fairway.
Many holes under 200' are not ace-able and in many cases are not even visible from the tee pad.
The baskets and the poles holding them are in bad shape.
The tee signs are wrong in distance and also the wrong shape.
Numbers on the basket are wrong..all of them.
Navigation is difficult and awkward.

Where does the money go!? I guess I really shouldn't be surprised that there are places in Michigan that want your money for no good reason.

1.) Course is located in the middle of a metro park in the suburbs of Detroit. Not only can you play 36 holes of disc golf, but there several more outdoor activities that you can enjoy. Anywhere from road biking, mountain biking, swimming, rollerblading, sailing, etc. This is always a bonus in my book.

2.) The south course is far more technical than the north side. Designers used the land to its advantage. Many trees come into play and poses a challenge for each player, but not too challenging where it would deter you from ever coming back. There was also one water hole (where I lost one of my favorite discs might I add...). Fairways constantly changed from anhyzer shots to straight ones to hyzer shots, etc. Elevation and terrain changed throughout the course. You weren't just throwing at short, wooded holes. There were a couple holes were there were huge bomber downhill holes (hole #10 for instance) or throwing downhill near the sledding hill (hole #13). In addition, I also liked how hole #9 ended up back near the parking lot. This is nice for those players who only have time to play 9 holes, but don't have a long walk back to their car.

3.) Tee pads were concrete, and they were decently longer than your average tee pad too. In addition, some holes had multiple tee pads for you to play from.

4.) Baskets were double-chained.

5.) Trash cans available at every hole.

6.) Tee signs are every hole, which included the following: a simple guide to show you were the basket is, hole number, and feet away from the basket.

7.) Drinks and snacks available for you prior to you starting your round. This is always nice for an exceptionally warm day.

8.) Navigation was relatively easy throughout the course. The clubhouse also provided maps, scorecards, and pencils for you as well.

9.) Benches or picnic tables at a good majority of the holes for you to sit and relax while you're waiting to play.

1.) You have to pay to play. It is $10/car to get into the park alone, and then an additional $3/person to play.

2.) Although there are tee signs are every hole, the maps on the signs could have been more detailed. It appeared that some of the maps on the tee signs were inaccurate.

RULE OF THUMB (and this is just from my personal experience): one of the holes is a water shot. I am not intimidated by water holes; however, if you think that you won't be able to throw past the swamp, then trust your gut! I'm a female with not a decent drive shot, and even though I threw from right at the swamp, I still lost one of my discs. I know this is a part of the game and you need to learn how to throw past water holes, but still... If you're a player that knows no matter how far you throw, you won't make it over, save yourself the money of buying a new disc and time!

easy navigation
#10 is the best hole (way down hill and to the right)
good use of elevation (#10 is a great example)
new holes are interesting (11,12 are the best)
good concrete tee pads
challenging but not to hard

Pay to play $3
pay to enter park $7
tee signs could be better

I like the south course better than the north mainly because of hole 10. Hole 10 is worth playing again and again. The new holes are fun #11 is a long dog leg left with a hill behind the basket. #12 is a tough shot through a narrow gap down a slight hill then uphill close to the basket. The ending holes may seem similar because they are more open and are kind of close to on another. #18 is a good ending hole where a birdie is very possible if you keep your shot low and though the first gap. If you want to play this course you will have to pay $ but there are 2 courses next to each other. Go play both courses and you will have fun without getting exhausted. I recommend this course to all.