I havn't been playing very long. However, this is the best value I've seen. The front nine, with the uphill and down hill fairways, challenges a players ball striking ability. If you get into the rough, you can get out without too much trouble. but, the greens are protected by well placed bunkers, forcing good approach shots to the green. The back nine, the rough in much rougher. It is thicker and I lost several balls in it (even though I watched the ball land and knew the location within 5 yards or so). The greens are not as difficult to get to. I love a challenge and will return to this course very soon!!!!