AG - Cross Creek is a very interesting course and, yes, a little on the unusual side. It is a long and difficult course with a lot of humps, bumps, dips, swales, banks, slopes, and deep depressions around the greens. It is also a bit schizophrenic with some holes playing through a flood plain with a tight corridor of trees, some with severe elevation changes like a mountain course, and others playing through wide open areas reminicent of St Andrews.
I never try to apply the word "fair" or "unfair" to golf courses, but it is hard not to use those words (often) at Cross Creek. I'm a big fan of "quirk" and I love to see design with imagination. Cross Creek is VERY quirky and EXTREMELY imaginative. How's that for being diplomatic?
Now, having said all that, I've enjoyed every round I've played at Cross Creek... at least a dozen times. Clemson University's Athletic Department used the course for media events before The Walker Course opened. It is in a beautiful setting, with a beautiful clubhouse, and there are a lot of interesting holes. Feel free to call me (864-297-5513) and I will fill you in on as many details as you want.
Cross Creek has had a major problem with their greens (and conditioning in general) over the past year or two. They recently fired their super and hired a new staff to turn things around. Hopefully, the course will be in good shape for your team in April. I played there a few weeks ago and the greens were as bad as I've ever seen on a private course.