Lincoln Park - South reviews
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An Updated Look at Lincoln South
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 7, 2022
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Up front - this is my home course and I've had input on designing some holes. I'll try to be as objective as possible, but this course really needs an updated review considering all of the changes in the last couple of years.
- As of Nov. 2022, there are now tee signs and Mach X baskets that replaced the nearly 20-year old Mach IIs
- There is a good mix of wooded and park-style holes throughout that challenge your entire bag. The red tees are a solid introductory course, but the blues really do offer a good challenge. A 54 would be about 1000-rated.
- New tee and pin locations have been added to a handful of holes in recent years to give added variety and challenge. Hole #3 received a complete rework with two new pin positions and clearing of rough. Holes #1, #2, #6, and #11 have added either new pins and/or tees in the last couple of years for additional challenge.
- For as little elevation as there is in central Illinois, Lincoln Park South does have some and makes good use of terrain. And there are multiple pathways to reach several of the holes - #9 is a great example. You can throw directly to the basket, but over the road nearly the entire way, or there's a wide hyzer shot that's much safer, but tougher to reach the pin.
- As of Nov. 2022, there are now tee signs and Mach X baskets that replaced the nearly 20-year old Mach IIs
- There is a good mix of wooded and park-style holes throughout that challenge your entire bag. The red tees are a solid introductory course, but the blues really do offer a good challenge. A 54 would be about 1000-rated.
- New tee and pin locations have been added to a handful of holes in recent years to give added variety and challenge. Hole #3 received a complete rework with two new pin positions and clearing of rough. Holes #1, #2, #6, and #11 have added either new pins and/or tees in the last couple of years for additional challenge.
- For as little elevation as there is in central Illinois, Lincoln Park South does have some and makes good use of terrain. And there are multiple pathways to reach several of the holes - #9 is a great example. You can throw directly to the basket, but over the road nearly the entire way, or there's a wide hyzer shot that's much safer, but tougher to reach the pin.
Cons:
- This is in a public park, and a few holes may have non-golfers in the same space. Hole 15 can certainly present problems as new benches often have pedestrians within circle 2 on the weekends. While I love hole #4, the blind tee shot runs parallel to a road many pedestrians walk on.
- Additional amenities like benches and trash cans near some tees would be nice.
- There are some signature holes (#4, #6, #13)... and then there are some holes that get you to and from the signature holes. While some of these "transition" holes (#5, #14) have been better carved out, there are a few holes that stand out a bit as not meeting the same standard as the rest of the course.
- Additional amenities like benches and trash cans near some tees would be nice.
- There are some signature holes (#4, #6, #13)... and then there are some holes that get you to and from the signature holes. While some of these "transition" holes (#5, #14) have been better carved out, there are a few holes that stand out a bit as not meeting the same standard as the rest of the course.
Other Thoughts:
Lincoln Park South is an outstanding course, but a few lackluster holes and the close shared space with other activities keep this from being a top score. While there is another course on the north side of Lincoln Park, this one is the clear favorite with great use of the woods, elevation, and the upgraded amenities.
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pianocomposer
Experience:
26.9 years
21 played
21 reviews
Best course in Springfield 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 5, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Well layer out and challenging at any level. Elevation changes. Nice mix of open and trees. Perfect for tournaments.
Cons:
Some shots may interfere with park lovers. May be too challenging for beginners.
Other Thoughts:
Was my home course for 8 years. Ppl from out of town love this course but also hate how hard it is.
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TROTTER
Experience:
18.7 years
2 played
2 reviews
The Mother Lode on the Mother Road 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jun 21, 2009
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
This course is equipped with NexTEEs...
36 holes in one park...
The new layout for the south course is now in play - all 18 baskets are now in. 15, 16 and 18 from the old layout are now 1, 2, and 3 of the new north course.
36 holes in one park...
The new layout for the south course is now in play - all 18 baskets are now in. 15, 16 and 18 from the old layout are now 1, 2, and 3 of the new north course.
Cons:
In the process of being renovated yet again... but the Park District is A-1 and quick to move forward once ground breaks...
The second course is now playable...
The second course is now playable...
Other Thoughts:
www.discgolfclub.org is the host club
http://www.discgolfclub.org/S...sion_Kent.pdf
Here is a copy of the layout that was approved by the local park district and installed by the local park district and is now a reality and available for you to play... and write your own review...
You are always welcomed in Springpatch.
18 of the new 18 new pins for the additional course are now in concrete...
New Layout...
1 same
2 same
3 In the woods behind the maintenance shed
4 old 3
5 new hole - in the meadow - pin up on the hill in the woods - dual route/left and right
6 old 4 - new tee for blue and white - up on the hilltop in the woods
7 old 5
8 old 6
9 old 7
10 old 8
11 old 9 - a new alternate pin farther back in the woods
12 old 10 - a new alternate pin in the woods on the left
13 old 11
14 new hole in the woods across the top of the lagoon - there is an alternate tee across the opening with the new retaining walls...
15 old 17
16 old 12
17 old 13
18 old 14
more info at www.discgolfclub.org
http://www.discgolfclub.org/S...sion_Kent.pdf
Here is a copy of the layout that was approved by the local park district and installed by the local park district and is now a reality and available for you to play... and write your own review...
You are always welcomed in Springpatch.
18 of the new 18 new pins for the additional course are now in concrete...
New Layout...
1 same
2 same
3 In the woods behind the maintenance shed
4 old 3
5 new hole - in the meadow - pin up on the hill in the woods - dual route/left and right
6 old 4 - new tee for blue and white - up on the hilltop in the woods
7 old 5
8 old 6
9 old 7
10 old 8
11 old 9 - a new alternate pin farther back in the woods
12 old 10 - a new alternate pin in the woods on the left
13 old 11
14 new hole in the woods across the top of the lagoon - there is an alternate tee across the opening with the new retaining walls...
15 old 17
16 old 12
17 old 13
18 old 14
more info at www.discgolfclub.org
5
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DiscinFrog
Experience:
2 played
2 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 20, 2008
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Good Practice for diffrent types of shots. to get below par from any of the 3 tees, one has to pull out some good shots on a consistent basis.
Most of the renovations have been completed, the course is becoming more playable.
Most of the pins are in B location as well.
Most of the renovations have been completed, the course is becoming more playable.
Most of the pins are in B location as well.
Cons:
Cross country runners on saturdays..
grass hasnt grown back yet..
needs course maintaince more regulary, lack of trash cans.
grass hasnt grown back yet..
needs course maintaince more regulary, lack of trash cans.
Other Thoughts:
an awesome course to play.. 80 percent of the players play the red tees...
try the white tees or the blues!
try the white tees or the blues!
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broken_star
Experience:
20.2 years
21 played
12 reviews
Not bad at all 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 12, 2008
Played the course:once
Pros:
Nice mature trees, defined fairways, nice mix of shots and OB's
Cons:
hard to follow, some construction noted on hole three making the fairway on 4 very, very muddy. Hole 17 doesn't really have a fairway due to over growth, only direct path could lead to hitting a building or going in the road.
Other Thoughts:
Would love to play this in cooler weather. When i went it was horribly humid. Would love to see more courses like this one
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Ziggy
Experience:
287 played
10 reviews
Lincoln Debate 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 20, 2008
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
One of the longest courses in Illinois. Great mix of shots to test your mettle and unload your bag. Technical expertise required. From the long tees t the long basket placements, have potential to go out of bounds on 12 holes.
Cons:
Renovation is still ongoing. Been plagued with various "natural habitat" issues that have impeded the renovation around the pond.
