Elevation 10/10. This course has perfect terrain for disc golf, lots of unique elevation changes beyond just the standard uphill/downhill shots.

Variety of openness 10/10 - A fantastic mix of technical (3, 6, and 13-17) and more open shots, and they're mixed well throughout the round, unlike some courses where you play nine in the woods and then nine in the open or vice-versa.

Variety of distances 10/10 - There are some chances to really air one out, but also some holes with either ace runs or that require a more tactical placement drive that take more touch.

Variety of shot paths 10/10 - This course will make you throw every shot in the bag, the elevation makes it a little more complex than just needing to shape left to right or right to left. Some low overhangs have an impact too and bring rollers into play on a couple holes.

Decisionmaking 10/10 - Many holes have multiple viable routes to take to the basket, and there are a lot with risk/reward for either going OB on the road (particularly on 2 and 7) or into the creek on 18. Some high risk/high reward spikes are in play as well.

Use of obstacles 10/10 - The designer did a great job incorporating the elevation and mature trees/woods to make some truly unique holes.

Finding discs 8/10 - You shouldn't have to spend a ton of time searching for discs on most holes here. Hole 3 is an exception, it's pretty thick and a tight throw to a blind basket. There are some thick spots on the other wooded holes but they aren't horrible.

Baskets/Tees 8/10 - Red tees are concrete. They're getting a little worn along with the baskets. Blue tees are natural and are tough to find if you aren't with a local.

Comfort 7/10 - There is a lot of shade and there are benches on a majority of the holes. A couple of spots with water if you need to refill mid-round, which if it's hot you probably will. Bathrooms present near the parking lot. A couple of throws that you might have to be concerned about non-disc golfers (mainly 4 and 18).

Challenging all levels 7/10 - The wooded holes and the length on some of the open holes will probably frustrate beginners, but intermediates and above will love this course. If you're really looking for a challenge you can play the blue tees where available if you can find them.

Navigation between holes 3/10 - This will be tough if it's your first time, make sure to bring a map. (see course maintenance for more)

Course maintenance 4/10 - There was originally just one 18 hole course here, they converted it to two and split some of the original holes onto each of the two courses here now. They left the original hole numbers in place as well as the new hole numbers, which is very confusing the first couple times playing. So a hole might say like "N1" and "7" which was hole 7 of the original course, but now hole 1 of the North course. Having some signage at the start showing these numbers would help out a lot. The blue tees are an awesome challenge added in by a local club, but many of them are unplayable due to lack of maintenance at this point. One last thing on this, the wooded holes will have a lot of spiderwebs due to lack of traffic, not anyone's fault, just be prepared if you hate spiders like I do.

Alternate Placements 6/10 - Every hole has 2 possible locations. Several of them make a pretty big difference, while others just add 30' or change the angle a little.

Navigation on the holes 6/10 - Tee signs with distances are present, but they aren't the most descriptive.

Overall Challenge 9/10
More Precise Rating 4.367

I've been to this course 5 times between 2013 and 2020, and it has been about a year since I last played here. I've seen people mentioning bad maintenance this year, which is really unfortunate if it's the case. This review is based on the course as I played it over this 7 year stretch, which was not the best maintained, but was apparently better than it may be now.

The categories rated 6/10 would normally be pros, but this course is so good that I put them in cons since they are cons relative to the rest of the course.

Upside of the North course at Indian Foothills Park is similar to the attributes of the South. It is also a very good 18 hole layout with concrete tees and DISCatcher baskets. There are holes that cross grassy hills with mature trees, and others that are through more wooded areas. There is good elevation change on many holes, but maybe not as drastic as the South course. Water is nearby in the low area in the woods, but it wasn't a big risk.

The challenge factor is pretty high. Pars are makable, and birdies are a possibility, but shot making has to be almost perfect form the tee or really great putting. I got some great drives off, but missed on the putts. Really had good looks on 8, 9 and 11 and settled for pars. A few of the late holes are shorter, giving an opportunity to make up shots on the back 9.

There were a number of really great holes. The opening hole was a lengthy run over a hillside with a big tree on it, followed by a downhill approach to the basket under another stand of mature trees. Hole 3 is a fun downhill bomb into the woods, with a right to left fade. Perfect for the RHBH drive and very reachable if you can stay out of the tree branches. 9 was a pretty cool elevated tee where the fairway is a left to right bend around very tall trees. The basket is on the side of the next hill next to the road. I killed a perfect, flexing anhyzer that came to rest 20 feet from the pin, but I bonked on the birdie putt. 11 runs through the trees without a lot of elevation change, with a very tricky line. Again my drive with the Sidewinder was right on target, snaking a perfect path toward the basket and landing inside of 30', but I could not convert on the birdie putt. 15 is a fun, shorter hole in the woods that runs along the left side of the creek. The basket is slightly uphill on the bank, again begging for that right to left hyzer around the trees, and again I two putted for par. 17 isn't a great hole, but I did get the elusive birdie there. It's a tunnel shot over a foot bridge that is midrange. 18 is a tough final test, downhill with a number of trees.

I would like to see some better signage, at the tees and for navigational purposes. Kiosks with course maps would also be pretty nice to help find the parking areas.

There are two sets of tees on the map, but only one is concrete. I think the long blue tees may have been marked with stakes. Multiple pin positions for most holes, but no way to tell which one you're throwing to on a blind shot.

Grass was sort of long, and holding water in the low areas. With all of the rain in the region this spring, it is a common condition at many disc golf courses I have played recently.

I have wanted to return to Marshall and play this course since 2016, when I first visited and played the South course. It did not disappoint. They're both very good, but they could benefit from installation of updated signs. I think the South might be a tad better, but both are very much worth playing. Be prepared with maps and line up a guide if you are easily frustrated or lost, because the layouts are a little funky.

Two awesome courses that make for a great stop on a disc golf road trip. I will award a 4.5 rating for both despite the lack of nice quality tee signs, maps and navigational aids to help with flow.

I finished my round with a 60 (5 over par) on 6 bogies and a birdie. Could improve that with a couple of good putts and one or two better approaches, but playing par golf here is not easy.

Great variation throughout the course. Some in the woods and some in the open. The tee pads are nice and open. This is also the shorter course of the 3 here in Marshall. Don't let it fool you though, because you will still be hiking over a mile by the time you're done. Easily played in 2 hours or less by myself and never has it taken more than 3 hours. (Never played with more than 5 people though) I also like that some of the holes are integrated from the original course. All but 6 holes are also on the original course. So playing this course will also benefit you if you decide to play the original. This course does pose many challenges and makes you use a variety of throws and discs. There are several holes over 400 feet and also several under 200 feet. Well designed and probably the best maintained of the 3 in Marshall. I would recommend making a day of it and playing all 3 courses. Within 100ft of #1 tee for North and Original course (where you park) are restrooms and 2-3 shelter houses. Then just a short jaunt into the woods is the #1 tee box for the south course. You'll never have to move your car.

I don't have many. Some paths from tee to tee are a decent uphill hike. Can be a little challenging for older players. Also can be hard if you have a lot to carry. I also know the park has had problems in the past with kids taking or breaking the disc golf signs, which is unfortunate. But many of the baskets have the wrong numbers on them. This course is currently very well groomed and mulch has been laid on the paths in the woods. (Very Nice) At times though these paths can be over grown. Overall a great course with a great layout.

Definitly my favorite course in the Marshall area. I tend to put up better scores on this course and also I'm usually in a time crunch so I go to this one because I know it will be quicker. 9/15/14-* Signage is up. Every tee has a new sign, a tee and pin location as well as hole layout. Also next tee signs put up. Thanks to the local club for this. They have made this course one of the best in Missouri.