Great Blue Heron

I enjoyed this course but the water's edge got into my head and caused me to throw shorter than normal. There are 3 pavilions throughout the course which people who did not know what a course looks like, were wandering around some of the holes. However, they were polite when you asked them to keep an eye out or move out of the way for a shot. 13 did not have a basket on the tree stump where indicated, yet the 13th basket was hanging from a tree branch between holes 17 & 18. So it was like ...
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I enjoyed this course but the water's edge got into my head and caused me to throw shorter than normal. There are 3 pavilions throughout the course which people who did not know what a course looks like, were wandering around some of the holes. However, they were polite when you asked them to keep an eye out or move out of the way for a shot. 13 did not have a basket on the tree stump where indicated, yet the 13th basket was hanging from a tree branch between holes 17 & 18. So it was like a 22 hole to make the walk between holes fun. Also, there is a hidden hole after 14 but also can be played after 19. It is a 200' par 3 through older row planted trees. Experience players will enjoy this long lay out, novice players will look for anyway to avoid the water on 2,5,7,15, & 21.
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I rate this course 4 out of 5 stars. Pros - Plenty of parking with a pavilion, tables and playground - There is a billboard with a scorecard holder but it is blank - The map is very accurate except for holes #12 & #13 which are currently being moved (04-30-11) - There are multiple tees on about half the holes but the short tees can be hard to find - Pro tee pads are in great condition and most of them are large and concrete. The concrete tee pads are just FANTASTIC!! - Very nice tee si ...
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I rate this course 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros
- Plenty of parking with a pavilion, tables and playground
- There is a billboard with a scorecard holder but it is blank
- The map is very accurate except for holes #12 & #13 which are currently being moved (04-30-11)
- There are multiple tees on about half the holes but the short tees can be hard to find
- Pro tee pads are in great condition and most of them are large and concrete. The concrete tee pads are just FANTASTIC!!
- Very nice tee signs with posts and hooks to hang your bag
- Baskets are in great condition and most are marked
- The flow is a bit jerky for the first 7 holes but hole #1 & #21 do start/end at the parking lot
- Excellent scenery. Great rolling landscape. The rows of trees by holes #14 & #20 are just amazing!
- Very nice mix of shots required here. Shots run left & right & over rough. There are some blind shots, tunnel shots and open shots. This course can play differently every time you come.
- Distance and elevation make this course challenging. There are five holes over 500’ combined with five holes below 300’. There are 4 holes that play over or right at water.
- Bathrooms are located between hole #1 & #2
- There are trashcans at the parking lot and the park is very clean and well kept. Could use a few more trashcans though throughout the course.
- Very little vandalism. A few tee signs are dinged up is all.
- There are a few benches

Cons
- No numbers on most tee signs. Due to the somewhat jerky flow of the course, it would be very difficult to navigate your first time without a map.
- Am tees are not marked well at all
- More next tee signs would be helpful
- Heavy traffic. You will have to stop often to let cars and walkers pass by. Be patient.

Other Thoughts
- Fantastic course overall. Beautiful and very challenging. Bring the family for a picnic and then hit the course with your friends.
- Unfortunately there are no other courses nearby and the course is itself is in a remote location away from highways.
- There was some major confusion on 04-30-11 on holes #12 & #13. The holes, tee signs & map did not match. I did not count this against the course because I think this is due to a downed tree for #13’s hanging basket.
- The most challenging hole is without a doubt hole #21. It takes a 310’ throw just to get over the water from the pro tee and there can be some heavy wind off the wide open water.
- Hard to choose a favorite hole. This course is loaded with signature holes! #2 is a nice wide open hole with the challenge of water to the left. #5 goes out over the water with a fade back in to land. #3 is a blind shot that ends with a basket in an alcove of the trees. #14 & #20 are in one of the most beautiful tree groves I’ve seen. #19 is an extremely creative short hole with multiple mando conditions to meet and a drop zone.
- If the cons are ever fixed on this course, it could bring in a 4.5 star rating.
- This is a destination course. Worth trip and bring the family.
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