Eagle, ID

Eagle Island State Park

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cmcarthur7
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

My go to local course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 3, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

For reference, I am an intermediate/advanced player.

This course has a good mix of long bomb shots and tight technical lines. Most shots require controlled shots to hit tight gaps and find narrow landing zones. There are enough spots to really unleash for players who enjoy those types of shots.

The course is well maintained with regular mowing of fairways, but not maintained on the level of some top tier courses.

As another review has said, this course has evolved a lot over the years. This course hosted an A-tier tournament this past year. At the time of this review, it is not yet on the level of most championship courses, but is well on its way.

Cons:

long grass means that if you miss the fairway it can be difficult to locate your disc. Most people who play here have likely lost one or two.

water features are very avoidable, but beginners/intermediate should still be careful.

Trees and grass grow so fast - sometimes overgrowing the intended line for a hole.

Other Thoughts:

I noticed that the images of holes on this page could use an update (they were taken in 2010, so it is totally understandable). A couple of the trees pictured have fallen, and a few new ones have been added.

This course plays completely different in the off-season. Without the leaves and grass, the lines open up and it becomes much easier.
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BirdMan15
Experience: 11.8 years 11 played 8 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Best in the Southwest! (of Idaho) 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

During the Summer: Tall grasses make for challenging holes. Sometimes you're throwing into a four foot wall of grass and have to have a best guess as to where your disc should be going! Makes it very complicated and fun! The fairways, however, are mowed so typically easy to find your disc.

During the Winter: There are enough downed trees and good use of the terrain that the course is still really fun in the winter.

Tees are being worked on - mostly rubber pads but a few paved ones. All baskets are nice, though.

Cons:

There are multiple walking/horse paths throughout the course, so just be aware of other people while playing.

The course is still relatively new, so the back 9 can be a bit confusing. Lack of signage and clear paths make your first time around a bit tricky - but if you stick with it it's worth it!

Other Thoughts:

Being a state park, drinking is legal - but be courteous. There are trash cans around the course, but not at every hole. Just don't be a jerk - pack it in, pack it out!

Dogs: According to the rules, it is required that dogs are on leash. However, the ranger of the park is pretty laid back as long as your animal is under control. Be courteous to walkers, other players - have common sense and you'll be good to go!
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NAustin
Experience: 14.4 years 43 played 10 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Reviewing just the back 10 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

I hope these are permanent!
It felt like playing on a mountain course.

Cons:

Bring your hiking shoes.
No signs yet.

Other Thoughts:

Follow the pink flags on the trees. Drive from the red flags on the ground. Let the stamped-down brush guide you if you get lost. Go with someone who knows where they are going.
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