Waubonsie Trail Park

@gabegiesel

77

This course has improved drastically since last year. The new back 9 is a treasure trove of beautiful shots. With the recently installed teepads on the back 9 the course is a top 5 course in southeast Iowa. My few criticisms would be the transition from 3 to 4 and 9 to 10 are wonky. It would be nice to see a water fountain/ water hydrant and restroom or portajohn for amenities. Hole 11 is one of the funnest shots within a 75 mile radius. The biggest critique in my book is the tree on 12 dead center ahead of the pad needs removed or the pad needs moved to the left for a more fair gap both forehand or backhand. The location behind the tree requires a bit of pole and hope to get a shot at the basket. 15 is another poke and hope shot could be improved if the dead tree center of the fairway was removed. To those doing the work, super impressed. You have a true gem on your hands. For those who see this review this course is worth the hour I drove to come play it. Fix the trees on 12 and 15 and this will be a 4.5 star in my book. Wish this course was closer to my home I’d be playing this multiple times a week. Tests a players skills. To score well here you need to be a well rounded player but the layout makes for a fantastic course for kids and new players alike. Putting the short pad on 1 was a great touch. Those who have been doing the work on this new course are great ambassadors for the sport. Keeping it challenging yet very playable.