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Eagle Point Park reviews
3
0
RDHan
Experience:
11 years
155 played
7 reviews
One of my favorite courses 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 22, 2017
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
I have played this course a number of times and easily rank it up there with the best courses I have played (another is Camden II in Milan IL not too far away). I play this course from the intermediate tees so that is what my rating and comments are based upon.
The park is beautiful. Course it well kept and almost all holes have concrete tee pads. The one exception is hole number 3 which admittedly is the hole most needing them. (On the other hand, the hole 3 tee as it is now is one of the only uphill tee offs I know of. There are lots of courses where a strong uphill shot is needed from the tee but the concrete tee off itself is flat. The way it is now, this hole 3 has an uphill tee. I found that much harder having to run up hill on a tee off and end up with distance. I found out I need to practice that more. That is perhaps why they have left it the way it is as it would be hard to install a concrete pad that was not flat. But the ground is now so tore up there that something needs to be done. If there has been rain you will probably want to tee off ahead of the real tee off areas.)
What I love most about the course is the layout. You will be needing to use all your shots and discs. Shots uphill, shots downhill. Shots straight through tight gaps. Shots to hyzer and shots to anhyzer. You will need it all. You will need accuracy but there are always lines and clear things you need to do.
And from the intermediate tees I feel like I have a shot at getting a birdie on every hole but with none of them being an easy birdie. In other words if I execute well and get an excellent well placed shot through or into the gap you have a good chance at birdie. If you just do okay you will probably get a par. If you err to the left or right or miss the gap, well you will either being scrambling to make a miracle shot or adding quickly to your score. The intermediate tees are placed perfectly for me to challenge my game. I have not played the pro tees - but if I did, most of my first shots would simply be to set up a second shot to the pin. The only chance for birdies I would have would be on the holes that share the same tee pad. Pros will have very difficult but obtainable shots to get birdies. That is the way it should be. (I will admit that hole 1 pro tee looks a little awkward leaving no chance for birdie except for the few players who have the ability to go straight up and over all the trees. But perhaps that is because I have not seen pro players play.)
Course is not busy. It is located in a small city and it seems it has not yet been discovered by many in the city or area yet. I find it amazing that I can be out with my wife on a beautiful spring or summer day and absolutely nobody else is out playing.
The park is beautiful. Course it well kept and almost all holes have concrete tee pads. The one exception is hole number 3 which admittedly is the hole most needing them. (On the other hand, the hole 3 tee as it is now is one of the only uphill tee offs I know of. There are lots of courses where a strong uphill shot is needed from the tee but the concrete tee off itself is flat. The way it is now, this hole 3 has an uphill tee. I found that much harder having to run up hill on a tee off and end up with distance. I found out I need to practice that more. That is perhaps why they have left it the way it is as it would be hard to install a concrete pad that was not flat. But the ground is now so tore up there that something needs to be done. If there has been rain you will probably want to tee off ahead of the real tee off areas.)
What I love most about the course is the layout. You will be needing to use all your shots and discs. Shots uphill, shots downhill. Shots straight through tight gaps. Shots to hyzer and shots to anhyzer. You will need it all. You will need accuracy but there are always lines and clear things you need to do.
And from the intermediate tees I feel like I have a shot at getting a birdie on every hole but with none of them being an easy birdie. In other words if I execute well and get an excellent well placed shot through or into the gap you have a good chance at birdie. If you just do okay you will probably get a par. If you err to the left or right or miss the gap, well you will either being scrambling to make a miracle shot or adding quickly to your score. The intermediate tees are placed perfectly for me to challenge my game. I have not played the pro tees - but if I did, most of my first shots would simply be to set up a second shot to the pin. The only chance for birdies I would have would be on the holes that share the same tee pad. Pros will have very difficult but obtainable shots to get birdies. That is the way it should be. (I will admit that hole 1 pro tee looks a little awkward leaving no chance for birdie except for the few players who have the ability to go straight up and over all the trees. But perhaps that is because I have not seen pro players play.)
Course is not busy. It is located in a small city and it seems it has not yet been discovered by many in the city or area yet. I find it amazing that I can be out with my wife on a beautiful spring or summer day and absolutely nobody else is out playing.
Cons:
Cons - I have played this course some now so I forget that my first time here was frustrating in that the next hole was not always easy to find. Print out the map on this site before you go. It will help immensely. Actually this is a must since there are not often others on the course to help.
Yes, on a couple holes there is some tall grass to navigate. But really there are only a few holes where this is an issue and if you are a reasonably good player this should not come into play as the fairways are fair. The only places I can see there being issues is hole 1 and 2 from the pro tee and hole 10. Hole 10 you do need to be careful if the grass it tall.
No benches. I am a little older and wear knee braces when I play. This is a long course with lots and up and down. Yes, I can do everything but it would be nice to have benches here and there. Perhaps not on every hole but especially after some of the long uphill walks. This it the parks biggest need in my opinion. Most younger players will not feel this need.
Yes, on a couple holes there is some tall grass to navigate. But really there are only a few holes where this is an issue and if you are a reasonably good player this should not come into play as the fairways are fair. The only places I can see there being issues is hole 1 and 2 from the pro tee and hole 10. Hole 10 you do need to be careful if the grass it tall.
No benches. I am a little older and wear knee braces when I play. This is a long course with lots and up and down. Yes, I can do everything but it would be nice to have benches here and there. Perhaps not on every hole but especially after some of the long uphill walks. This it the parks biggest need in my opinion. Most younger players will not feel this need.
Other Thoughts:
Also, bring some water. No water fountains near by and on a hot day with a lot of up and down you will be glad to have carried the extra weight.
The beauty of this park also adds to the enjoyment of the course. We bring along food for a picnic in between rounds. Yes, you will often see eagles.
The beauty of this park also adds to the enjoyment of the course. We bring along food for a picnic in between rounds. Yes, you will often see eagles.
2
1
Texasmouth
Experience:
19 played
6 reviews
Amazing course- bring your bug spray 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 11, 2016
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Amazing views and scenery. Really amazing landscape. Huge hills with really challenging blind spots. Easily the hardest course I have ever played. Very well maintained. Really nice colorful signage. Basically brand new concrete tee pads. Two separate tee pads for "pro" and "intermediate." I recommend the intermediate if you are playing alone. The course is absolutely HUGE and you really need to be ready for some long walks.
Cons:
The signage was nice but really hard to follow. You also really need a spotter if you are playing this course. I lost my disc on holes 1 and 2. Really high grass in the OB areas. You REALLY get penalized if you throw OB. 
Other Thoughts:
This was a great course. I have been playing disc golf for almost two years and this was the hardest course I have ever played. It was really amazing and I highly recommend.
