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Roanoke, IL

Roanoke Park

2.55(based on 6 reviews)
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mashnut
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Experience: 22.2 years 831 played 777 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Decent holes, unsafe layout 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 14, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through a city park with scattered mature trees. There are a couple small elevation changes and they are used as well as possible to make the course more interesting. There are a couple holes that call for some interesting lines and make great use of the few trees.

There is a decent mix of longer and shorter holes without any that would just be frustrating for newer players. The course seems to be designed for beginners, and it is well laid out for that skill level. The park is nicely maintained with good signs, baskets in good shape, and well mowed grass.

Cons:

The safety issues here are pretty bad. One hole tees off directly over horseshoe pits, without too many options to go around. The one long hole tees blindly over the edge of a hill into the soccer area, then plays the length of the soccer field. It's way too easy to throw over the field and over the spectating area, if there was a game going on this hole would be unplayable. There are a couple holes that play near the baseball field and the road as well.

The course is a nice beginner layout, but for a more experienced player with better distance and line shaping skills it wouldn't be too much of a challenge. Most of the course is reachable with a putter other than a couple holes that are longer and basic multi-shot holes for shorter throwers.

Other Thoughts:

This is a great place to learn to play, and has enough obstacles that new players will learn to throw some different lines. Better players won't find it too challenging it's a fun quick round but not worth many return trips. It's not a bad place for a stop if you're in the area but don't go much out of your way for this one.
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racingfrisbee
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
1.50 star(s)

agrred. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 18, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

nice park with nice baskets. people here were nice. nice layout, kind off.

Cons:

boring. not much to see here. it's kind of a hick town

Other Thoughts:

I agree with element. not too much different from the other courses.
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