Front 9 plays along the side of the top of the valley, so lots of elevation changes. Back 9 is more wide open and mostly stays at the top of the hill. Its usually in very good condition, not a bad deal for the price.
One of the ways i tend to judge courses is by their par 3s...Garrison’s are difficult but very varied in length and how the greens are protected, makes them interesting. I just hate boring.