Eagles Nest @ Alley Park

@markfed7

280

This property has good bones, great terrain, and is set up to be a fantastic course. Unfortunately the layout & design choices have not been refined to meet that potential yet. Pros: -Good baskets, concrete tees are in progress -terrain allows for varied hole style (open, tight wooded, park style, elevation) -minimal other park activities -room to build an excellent course -varied shot shapes required -the short par 3s all ask for different shots Cons: -course flow after hole 8 is confusing without Udisc -too many very short holes in a row (7-13, 15, and 17). -layout does not yet maximize what could be on the property -maintenance/upkeep seems to vary pretty drastically -difficulty varies too much for the course to feel like a cohesive design -a couple dangerous fairways/walking paths (5, 6, and 17) This course and property have potential to match some of the best courses in Ohio, its just not there yet.

@mwatkins239

158

I’ve played this course many times and each time it has gotten better and better to me, until this last time. Some of the trees that have been left up on holes like 9 and 10 leave little to no line and virtually no fairway. 4 (though I just took a 2 this past time) is nearly impossible. Also I really don’t like the basket location on 13 and would much prefer if they left it at the end of the hallway of trees. Still top tier course in Ohio and one I will play for years to come.