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Rock River DGC reviews
17
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Great stop on a Road Trip
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 2, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
Having only played the Long pads:
- Multiple Tee pads for Pro/Am layouts
- Tee signs do a good job of describing fairways and pin positions
- The holes in the woods were nice and cool on a hot muggy day
- We didn't have too much issue with bugs
- A good amount of variety in hole design and shot shapes
- Ample parking near some athletic fields and tennis courts
- Bathrooms at parking lot
- Wild Parsnip warning signs are amply placed in the areas where you might encounter it.
- Multiple Tee pads for Pro/Am layouts
- Tee signs do a good job of describing fairways and pin positions
- The holes in the woods were nice and cool on a hot muggy day
- We didn't have too much issue with bugs
- A good amount of variety in hole design and shot shapes
- Ample parking near some athletic fields and tennis courts
- Bathrooms at parking lot
- Wild Parsnip warning signs are amply placed in the areas where you might encounter it.
Cons:
Having only played the Long pads:
- Old tee signs seemed to disagree/mislead with a few of the holes (not an issue using UDisc)
- Watch out for the wild parsnip in the rough
- A few of the holes feel added for the sake of convenience and hole count, rather than being designed with a specific intent
- Old tee signs seemed to disagree/mislead with a few of the holes (not an issue using UDisc)
- Watch out for the wild parsnip in the rough
- A few of the holes feel added for the sake of convenience and hole count, rather than being designed with a specific intent
Other Thoughts:
I had a really nice time at this course, it was a great break from driving and chance to stretch my legs. The Wild Parsnip warning sign near tee one made me nervous, but either the park dept/volunteers have done a good job of managing/removing it closer to the baskets and the common areas your discs might go in the rough.
On the front nine, a few of the hole designs also seem to create dangerous conditions, hole 2's placement isn't great and then holes 5-8 seem a little too close together. This might not be an issue if the course isn't ever that busy, but could potentially lead to headaches in a tournament round.
On the front nine, a few of the hole designs also seem to create dangerous conditions, hole 2's placement isn't great and then holes 5-8 seem a little too close together. This might not be an issue if the course isn't ever that busy, but could potentially lead to headaches in a tournament round.
15
0
For Those About To Rock River, I Salute You
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 17, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
- Rock River DGC offers 21 holes of reasonably fun, reasonably challenging disc golf catering to two levels of players with long and short concrete tees.
- The first 9 holes play through a park-style area with mostly grassy, open fairways and scattered trees with occasional thick prairie rough/wooded undergrowth. Cross the road to reach the back half of the course, where things become decidedly more wooded before eventually playing back through some open grassy areas and downhill bombs (avoid the prairie rough at all cost on these holes or risk losing discs).
- Elevation, trees, and prairie rough all used to their potential to create interesting, fun holes. This course is well-executed throughout.
- Amenities are all there. Signage is sufficient. Dual concrete tee pads in good condition. Practice basket.
- The first 9 holes play through a park-style area with mostly grassy, open fairways and scattered trees with occasional thick prairie rough/wooded undergrowth. Cross the road to reach the back half of the course, where things become decidedly more wooded before eventually playing back through some open grassy areas and downhill bombs (avoid the prairie rough at all cost on these holes or risk losing discs).
- Elevation, trees, and prairie rough all used to their potential to create interesting, fun holes. This course is well-executed throughout.
- Amenities are all there. Signage is sufficient. Dual concrete tee pads in good condition. Practice basket.
Cons:
- The prairie rough can get a bit gnarly in summer months for those who aren't into that thang.
- Where are all the rocks? Where's the river?
- Where are all the rocks? Where's the river?
Other Thoughts:
- By no means a destination course in and of itself; yet, super solid for a local course, for those traveling through the area, course baggers, or people who just plain like discin'.
9
0
Could be a 4.0! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 30, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
This was a pretty great place to be on an early Spring day.
While the back nine is still a work in progress (the pro tees are a rubber mat, the am tees are just stakes in the ground), the front nine are executed well. Each hole has two sets of concrete tees and a tee sign that is illustrative and detailed. Baskets catch great and the kiosk at the beginning of the course (east of the tennis courts) is very informative (when leagues are and the big course map).
With 21 holes, this course has something for everyone. It's one of those rare courses that's great for beginners and families, but also challenging for advanced and pro level players. In other words, there are no true par 4s and every hole can be 2'd with a well-executed drive (hole #19 at 442 feet uphill may be the one exception).
There's a nice variety of shots. Uphills, downhills (#3 and #20), lefts/rights, short/long, wooded/open, etc. This course has a little bit of everything (except water).
The flow is very logical. As it's fairly heavily played, you can see where the foot prints go. In the woods towards the end, there are logs outlining the path to the next basket. It's great that this course receives a lot of love and it shows.
While the back nine is still a work in progress (the pro tees are a rubber mat, the am tees are just stakes in the ground), the front nine are executed well. Each hole has two sets of concrete tees and a tee sign that is illustrative and detailed. Baskets catch great and the kiosk at the beginning of the course (east of the tennis courts) is very informative (when leagues are and the big course map).
With 21 holes, this course has something for everyone. It's one of those rare courses that's great for beginners and families, but also challenging for advanced and pro level players. In other words, there are no true par 4s and every hole can be 2'd with a well-executed drive (hole #19 at 442 feet uphill may be the one exception).
There's a nice variety of shots. Uphills, downhills (#3 and #20), lefts/rights, short/long, wooded/open, etc. This course has a little bit of everything (except water).
The flow is very logical. As it's fairly heavily played, you can see where the foot prints go. In the woods towards the end, there are logs outlining the path to the next basket. It's great that this course receives a lot of love and it shows.
Cons:
Is the goal to make #21 an island hole? Without an island, this is a pretty lame finishing hole to an otherwise solid course.
It was very, very muddy when we played. I'm sure this was an unusual occurrence given the snow this year, but it definitely impacted our round.
When we played on a Friday around 1pm, there were probably 7 or 8 groups playing here, which leads me to believe this course can get backed up on a nice weekend day.
When this course cleans up the back 9 (gets all the dead trees and branches out of the fairways) and gets two sets of concrete tees in, I would say this is a solid 4.0 course. A little bit of work still needs to be done.
I think basket #1 was missing completely? It really threw us off.
It was very, very muddy when we played. I'm sure this was an unusual occurrence given the snow this year, but it definitely impacted our round.
When we played on a Friday around 1pm, there were probably 7 or 8 groups playing here, which leads me to believe this course can get backed up on a nice weekend day.
When this course cleans up the back 9 (gets all the dead trees and branches out of the fairways) and gets two sets of concrete tees in, I would say this is a solid 4.0 course. A little bit of work still needs to be done.
I think basket #1 was missing completely? It really threw us off.
Other Thoughts:
All in all, this was the "best" course we played on our little road trip. It's an enjoyable round in early spring, but I'd imagine that when the rough starts to grow, finding a disc could become more cumbersome.
I loved the variety of starting in the prairie for the first 9 and then getting wooded for the back half. It makes for a diverse and fun round. I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area and have 1-2 hours.
I loved the variety of starting in the prairie for the first 9 and then getting wooded for the back half. It makes for a diverse and fun round. I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area and have 1-2 hours.
2
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BudDanger
Experience:
1 played
1 reviews
New Pads! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 7, 2011
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
The tee pads are in on about half of the front nine and will be completed soon! There are a wide variety of shots, easy, hard, technical, long, etc... Members of the local club are very knowledgeable and willing to assist players unfamilier with the course or sport.
Cons:
Poor markings for pads on the back nine. This should be resolved when the concrete pads are completed.
Other Thoughts:
A great course to check out if you are in the area. Once the tee pads are completed this will be a course worth driving a distance to shoot.
3
1
guitar_freak_159
Experience:
17 years
41 played
4 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 26, 2010
Played the course:once
Pros:
The "Beauty" course is great. It is nice and open, holes are clearly visible. The "Beast" course is also a great course. It is challenging, yet tasteful. The holes are longer and many of them favor a righty like me.
Cons:
As of now, the "Beast" is basically unmarked. If you go now, i suggest taking a picture of the course from the sign with your phone so that you can see the basic direction of everything.
3
0
Omnibot
Experience:
28.9 years
38 played
3 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 3, 2010
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
~ 18 holes on a course that's nicely set up
~ Front 9 and Back 9 are two far different courses
~ Good mix of hole sizes and types
~ Gravel tees on front 9 (pro tees included on most holes)
~ Easy to find and access
~ The club and leagues are great here!
~ Front 9 and Back 9 are two far different courses
~ Good mix of hole sizes and types
~ Gravel tees on front 9 (pro tees included on most holes)
~ Easy to find and access
~ The club and leagues are great here!
Cons:
~ Needs concrete or pads for all holes
~ Back 9 is a bit of a challenge on a hole or two to navigate if you are new to the course and solo
~ A bit of a walk between 7 and where the back 9 starts, easier to play that first then hit 8 & 9
~ Back 9 is a bit of a challenge on a hole or two to navigate if you are new to the course and solo
~ A bit of a walk between 7 and where the back 9 starts, easier to play that first then hit 8 & 9
Other Thoughts:
Overall this course is very nice. Once they have more cash i'm sure more will be done but since this is club run they need people to show up for leagues to help the funds grow. More members = better things!
League Info:
~ Thursdays 5:30pm & Sunday Noon
~ Random doubles, ace pool - Great for novice players since you have a chance to cash
League Info:
~ Thursdays 5:30pm & Sunday Noon
~ Random doubles, ace pool - Great for novice players since you have a chance to cash
