Orland Park, IL

Doogan Park

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EspressoPatronum
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Experience: 18.7 years 232 played 223 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Decent 9 Hole, But Nothing Exceptional 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

- rubber tees are in good shape
- decent signage
- high quality baskets
- well maintained/mowed
- some decent elevation change on parts of the course
- a few holes have enough trees to pose a technical challenge
- course info sign at beginning

Cons:

- a little too open to truly be challenging on most holes
- plays quite close to train tracks on Hole 6 (and behind 8)
- some navigation/flow issues
- course details list 2 tees, but the only difference is par, and there are not 2 sets of tees
- plays near baseball field to left of Hole 9
- some potential for interfering with walking path

Other Thoughts:

This is a nice course. I wouldn't go out of my way to play it, but if you are in the area it's a solid 9 hole. Nothing about it blew me away, but I enjoyed my time at Doogan Park. The course is in a multipurpose park, but has a large portion mostly devoted to disc golf. The main risk is interfering with the walking path.

Hole 6 has train tracks directly to the left so you'll want to make sure not to fade too far that direction. Similarly, Hole 9 plays alongside the baseball field and discs that head left could end up in the middle of the field. Hole 8 dead ends into the train tracks, so it's only an issue if you overthrow the basket.

While the course is pretty open, the elevation change helps make it interesting. I thought the rubber tees were going to be slippery with the morning dew, but they were surprisingly usable and much better than the turf tees when wet. The park is generally in very good shape.

After Hole 3, you have to backtrack essentially back to the tee to throw Hole 4 in parallel. Not that big a deal, but the flow could be better here.

All in all, it's worth checking out, but it's a pretty typical Chicago 9 hole course.
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SirSchizzy
Experience: 11 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Play if you are nearby. Don't travel to play. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 6, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very nice tee pads.
Baskets are all in very good shape.
Well-manicured.
Quick round (about 30 minutes playing alone)

Cons:

Not challenging.
Longest hole is 290 feet
Several holes 200 feet or less

Other Thoughts:

Nice course overall. I am a LHBH player so many holes are hyzer shots for RHBH players so I had a few more challenges than most. Little chance to lose plastic. If you find yourself in Orland Park, give it a try its not bad if you are there. I live 25 minutes from the course and I won't play it again until I am in Orland Park visiting family but I will go play before visiting. Gazebo with picnic benches that is very nice and permanent "bag" (cornhole) in the park as well.
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illinoisdiscgolf
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice practice for upshots and Ace Runs 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Course is a nice fun time. Decent mix of shots for the short distances. Just a fun course to play when you are looking to throw and have some fun. A lot of ace runs and easy birdies.

Follow me on instagram @illinoisdiscgolf

Cons:

The tee pads are rubber which become slippery and almost unusable after rain. Wish it was more challenging but for what it is, they designed it nicely.

Other Thoughts:

Follow the Doogan Park Disc Golf Club's twitter page @DDiscclub
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Short And Easy But Draws Plenty Of Players! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 24, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Doogan Park DGC sits in a small city type park. This lovely little park sits on a hillside which helps keep the players involved and interested. There are some fun throws to be had here. With four holes playing over 220' and two of those are uphill, I wouldn't classify Coogan as a pitch and putt. I see it more as an easy recreational course.

The course has nice large rubber tee pads. Some are engineered and raised up. There is a simple course map at the start. The tee signs are small and basic. There is a nice Disc Golf Rules Sign which explains how the game is played.

Cons:

OK, It's short and only nine holes. I think that's fine as this is a small park

The hole design is fairly straightforward. Course designers didn't have much to work with here.

Other Thoughts:

Regular players always complain about these simple, short courses. I always defend them. I think they're a great asset to our game. They always seem to have players playing on them. As I was leaving the course today about 4:30, three cars pulled in the lot. And there was already two groups playing.

Beginners, kids, seniors or the players who show up with one disc, this is a perfect course for you. You'll embrace it.
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discvalet
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Doogan Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Design shows efficient use of the land, mature oaks, nice neighborhood, good course signs

Cons:

Rubber tee pads slippery when wet, course is often muddy/soggy except during prolonged dry spells

Other Thoughts:

For skilled players almost every hole is an easy deuce opportunity with a putter/midrange off the tee. The longest holes are #4 and #6 and they are both righty back hand holes where skilled players would probably still use a midrange disc, perhaps a fairway driver on #4 (290' but uphill).

I play this course a lot because it's close to home. I keep a log and my average is -6 (all par 3). Doogan is certainly not the greatest challenge but I enjoy DGing regardless of where I am so if you're the same then you'll have fun here.
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Bruddy
Experience: 9 years 5 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Home Court Doog 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 8, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Small Course so it is perfect for newer players and multiple rounds. Perfect for working on skills.

Cons:

Small Course with little variation to the holes making each hole repetitive. Course does not handle water well and the tee pads and whole holes become extremely wet and annoying to play on.

Other Thoughts:

It is my home court and I love it dearly and would recommend to any player I could.
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DrewbieDoobieDoo
Experience: 10.8 years 253 played 19 reviews
2.00 star(s)

good practice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-well maintained and manicured, clean
-easy to navigate
-great beginner course
-good teepads and hole maps on posts at each tee
-most holes make for good ace runs

Cons:

-very short couse with little variety of throws and discs
-feels cramped into the area between houses and baseball fields
-little excitement, no driver holes

Other Thoughts:

This is a decent 9 hole course. If you go here expecting stunning holes and wanting to throw all your discs, you will be disappointed. Doogan park is great to work on the midrange and short game. If you are looking for a quick easy round, grab your mids and putters and give it a shot
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Dwiggy444
Experience: 17 years 90 played 13 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A Walk in the Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 18, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- All tee boxes are well-built, with rubber mats and wooden posts with a picture of the hole and distance.
- A few holes (1, 6 and 8) offer a decent challenge for beginners and show some good design choices.
- Course is in an area of the park that is dedicated to disc golf, except for walking / bike trails.

Cons:

The course is not well-designed and contains many unusual / annoying features:
-- Hole 1's tee is not located near the parking lot, so you need to walk past at least one other tee to get to Hole 1.
-- The tees for many holes are not close to the previous hole and/or require you to backtrack. I completely missed Hole 6 on my first play through because the tee was so far from basket 5.
-- Many of the holes are too short or too open to offer a decent challenge for even an intermediate level player.
-- Rubber tees get uneven with use and are VERY slippery when wet or in cold weather. I'd say this course is mostly unplayable in the Winter due to the slick tees.
-- Hole 9 finishes far from the parking lot and farther from Hole 1's tee, so it's not convenient to play two consecutive rounds.

Other Thoughts:

If you're someone who lives close to this course and want to try the sport, it's not a bad place to throw some discs. But if this was your only exposure to disc golf, I don't think you'd be inspired to go buy more discs. It's a good course to work on up shots and midrange/putter drives and would probably be a fun place to jog through on a warm day. But if you want to play a challenging round of disc golf, I'd suggest a drive to The Oaks or one of the better courses in the Joliet area.
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brewstermusic
Experience: 10.7 years 49 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun place to get some time on the course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 24, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Well maintained
- Good facilities
- Very easy to navigate
- Great signage
- Good rubber tees

Cons:

- Pretty basic

Other Thoughts:

Other reviews are detailed enough to get you the idea. I can't add anything so instead I'll compliment the nice park. It's got it's share of long and short drives with good use of the trees. Not a particularly tough course but a real good practice/recreational outing.

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notapro
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.7 years 568 played 281 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Beginner 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 11, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Course is set in a moderately hilly park that has some trees here and there. Kind of close to a walking path at times, but there shouldn't be much else going on here.
- Although there aren't a lot of trees here, they are used pretty well. #1 forces a hyzer, other holes take away any sort of hyzer route (short of a spike hyzer); there is some thought required at the very least. #8 has a tree right in the middle, forcing a left or right curve. A forest borders one hole to snag RHBH shots that hyzer too much as well.
- Elevation is a constant factor here, in some way. The longest hole has the biggest uphill slope, to make it tougher. #8 is also noticeable uphill, with a sloping green by the woods. Other holes are slightly downhill which makes running the aces all the easier. #9 has a sloping fairway that will let high hyzers scoot pretty far from the basket.
- Good teepads (When dry at least), good baskets, and great signs. Map in front, navigation is a breeze.

Cons:

- Apart from a handful of trees, there is really nothing to any of the holes. True beginners may have a tough time getting a deuce with a blocked hyzer route, but that is about the extent of it. Part of the challenge is not overthrowing the holes for most players.
- Very short hole lengths overall; people breaking 300' will have no chance to air one out unless it's a putter.

Other Thoughts:

- An awesome course for beginners to learn the ropes on shaping basic lines and dealing with some elevation changes. More experienced players can work on the basics, too, with slower discs of course.
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jesse_v_m
Experience: 13.8 years 8 played 7 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Doogan 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 30, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

For a 9 hole course this was pretty good. The holes are well groomed and easy to locate the next tee when you finish a hole. The anxiety level while playing there is low because of the ease of the course. Granted, it was only 9 holes and short, but good for a quick game or two.

Cons:

Only 9 holes is a negative thing about Doogan, so I found myself playing it through again. Also there is very little variety in each hole - throw it straight at the hole that is open and in front of you about 250 feet. Most of the holes were much shorter and I found myself tossing a Buzzz (mid range disc) on many of the holes and being just fine for distance.

Other Thoughts:

It is a nice course to visit and I will surely play there again. It's one of those courses that you really enjoy despite the lack of need for trick shots and pressure putts too often.
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adwagner
Experience: 17.8 years 6 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

"SAFARI HOLES" Listed in other thoughts. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 17, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice baskets, good upkeep and a water fountain.

Cons:

REALLY SHORT. To remedy this, my friends and I have altered how we play this course to challenge ourselves. SEE OTHER THOUGHTS.

Other Thoughts:

We do things a little differently to keep this course interesting, and at the risk of looking stupid by over-using capital letters, DO NOT attempt the following on crowded days, or at least without paying attention to your surroundings.

--To beef up the "front" 9, play from the following altered tee pads (dangers to consider will be noted).

1) Play from the sidewalk, behind the tee to the left, from the "Davidson Construction" stamp (beware street on wayward shots)
2) its essentially the middle of the first fairway, 40 ft from the basket, there's a little patch of dirt
3) play from behind and the the right of the basket, near another small patch of dirt that looks like a run up.
4) on the path near the water fountain
5) around the bush behind hole 4, play from under that telephone wire support (careful of people crossing path)
6) use the path to the right of teepad and step back a few yards (train tracks are a risk as usual)
7) no long tee, nowhere to put it. enjoy the ace run.
8) stand back on the path behind the pad, and move to the left, there will be a broad opening in the trees, just center the basket up there.
9) play from the top of the hill on the northwest edge of the huge circle (appears to be an alien landing site).


--"Back" 9
(it should be noted that these holes go ALL over the place. be careful not to drive into any other players, and give them the right of way when playing these holes. do NOT do this on busy days).

10) played from behind the 9th hole (near 2 concrete structures) to hole 1. It's LONG.
11) played from the area on the left side of the first fairway, about even with the lone tree. eye out the 3rd basket, until its right in the middle of a tree that makes a V shape (can't miss it). Throw to 3. It is long. be careful about throwing into the yards
12) use the 3rd tee to play to the 4th hole
13) use the 5th tee to play backwards at the 2nd hole
14) walk to the top of the hill to the left of the 3rd pin near that cluster of trees by a fence. throw at hole 7.
15) teepad of 8 to hole 6
16) teepad of 6 to hole 8 (sorry about the walk)
17) my personal favorite: 7th tee to hole 9. WATCH OUT for path-walkers/other disc golfers
18) walk back to the 9th teepad and play to hole 2, another distance test with a rough approach.

this is probably only going to be fun for people used to playing the oaks, but if we can't get out there and it's not a great day out, we can usually finish these 18 holes in less than 2 hours. Enjoy, and once again, be safe!
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jwetter
Experience: 110 played 29 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Doogan Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 1, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-It was a nice open course that was very clean.
-It was short enought that it can be played though very quickly if you do not have much time to burn but still wanna frolf.
-The tees and baskets are very nice along with some very good signage.
-It was easy to navigate and there was not that much walking between holes.
-every hole is birdiable

Cons:

-At some points it lacked variety and I found myself throwing with a midrange disc on every throw.
-almost every hole is open and straight and not long enough to make it challenging
-every hole is birdiable
-lately it seems like it is always wet so wear bad shoes

Other Thoughts:

Fun course to play if you do not have much time but if you are really serious about frolf this is not really a course for you.
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Pretty but boring 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 8, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through a very pretty neighborhood park with some holes in a stand of scattered mature trees, and the rest on mostly open small hills with small trees dividing the fairways of a few holes. The small elevation is used well to make some more interesting uphill and downhill shots. There are some short ace runs here, and some where you have to pull out a mid to reach them.

The park is impeccably maintained. The grass is well-mowed, there is no trash or vandalism, and all the course equipment is in great shape. The baskets seemed to be pretty much new and caught well. The tee signs were basic, but informative with distance and hole layout. There is a course map at the parking lot, but the flow is fine so you won't really need it with all the tees easily visible from the previous hole. The tee pads are rubber over some kind of crushed stone in nice wooden boxes so they were very level and made for good footing.

Cons:

The course just doesn't have much going on design-wise. All the holes are short and straightforward, with no real obstacles to define any lines. The holes in the mature trees are still pretty open and are reachable on many different lines, and the holes out in the open are just short and straight ahead.

There are some minor safety issues here, with holes close to the road, parking lot, houses and a baseball field. Most are out of play unless you really shank a shot, but it certainly is possible to bring them into play.

Other Thoughts:

This is another entry on the list of short and boring 9 hole courses around the Chicago area. It's a very pretty park and the course is very nicely maintained, but it's just not challenging or interesting to throw. It's a good course for beginners to try the sport, with some trees but short and straightforward holes. Anyone else will find the course lacking in any kind of difficulty or variety, so don't bother with this one unless you just want to add it to your personal list.
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mykeg44
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.8 years 72 played 45 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Solid Pitch and Putt 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 29, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

For a smaller course, I was really impressed with all the little things this place offers... course map, nice tee signs, portapotty, garbage cans on some tees, nice landscaping, etc. My favorite part about this course was the raised tee pads that make playing possible even after long periods of rain... I wish some of the bigger courses would make the same investment because these things really were awesome.

The course is in a DG only area of the park, with only a bike path winding past some of the middle holes as a possible hazard on an errant drive (although it'd have to be a pretty awfuil drive).

The course is scattered with mature trees that offer plenty of shade, and serve as obstacles on a few holes -- especially the first two.

Cons:

While the park/ammenities are very nice, this is pretty much just a slightly nicer version of the average suburban pitch and putt. As most reviewers have noted most of these holes are very short, and experienced/intermediate players probably won't need to take a driver out of their bag on any of these holes.

Besides the short distance most of the shots are straight shots on flat terrain with few or no obstacles in the way. Some challenge would have made this course more interesting.

The flow was ok, but you have have to back track across the fairway from 3 to 4 which seemed like a lack of foresight by the designers.

Other Thoughts:

If you live close by or are interested in just checking the place out, it's a nice little nine holer in a nice park. If you're an experience player expecting anything more than a duece or die, look elsewhere, but for new or young players this is a great course to learn the game.
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Countchunkula
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 17.8 years 210 played 68 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Beginner Heaven 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 5, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Good looking park
-Nice, mature oak trees
-Some elevation change
-Nice rubber pads
-Good Signage

Cons:

-Very short (No holes over 300', about half are under 200')
-It seems like there would have been room for longer holes if things were laid out differently
-Poor flow (often the walk between holes feels longer than the hole itself)

Other Thoughts:

A lot of work went into creating a beautiful course, but some thought should have gone into the design. The layout is frustrating, sometimes requiring you to walk back along the side of the fairway you just played to get to the next tee. Hopefully long tees are worked out at somepoint, otherwise this place is beginner heaven.
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Dave242
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 29.8 years 393 played 271 reviews
1.00 star(s)

C- = a little below average for a 9 holer 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 31, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

What I personally like and how this course stacks up in my list of 9 hole courses:

1) Holes with good risk/reward. Fair, but harsh punishment for bad decisions or execution. == D (It is basically impossible not to get at least a par 3 on every hole - no punishment, no decisions)

2) Holes that have rewarding birdie opportunities for me. I throw 300' accurately, 360' max. == D+ (Too short to be rewarding for me and not enough obstables forcing one to throw any particular line.)

3) More wooded than open - lots of variety of shots required caused by hole shape and topography == C- (There is slight shot shaping required on several holes and some slight elevation variation, but below average.)

4) Natural beauty (Appalachian beauty preferred) and seclusion. == B+ (This is by far the most impressive aspect of this course. Nice mature oak trees at the beginning, beautiful shrubs and small white birches sprinkled around, nice grass, new rubber tee pads built up with well constructed 8x8's, very nice tee signs with hastas planted at the bases - very nice touch! Seclusion is not great, but you do feel pampered to be sure!)

5) Bonus points for multi-throw holes with defined landing zones, good risk/reward and multiple options to play them. == N/A

Other Thoughts:

It's all about feeding the addiction, so I ranked this course subjectively based on my own "personal addiction factor". The grades above tell how well the course will draw me back to itself again and again and again. Since I have played a decent number of courses (125 18-hole, 64 9-hole as of mid 2009), my hope is that players/explorers who have similar addiction tastes will find my ratings list helpful as they choose courses to play and explore.

I fully expect others with different tastes/philosophies to disagree with me....that's the fun of things here. See my profile for my rating philosophy.
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gsmit
Experience: 15 years 8 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Awesome beginner course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 21, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

1.) If you want a quick game, this is perfect. Almost all Par 3, short holes.
2.) Very nice tee-boxes, made of rubber and surrounded by a wood border. These boxes are perfectly level and well-maintained.
3.) Holes follow a very logical through a semi-hilly terrain, through a very nice park.
4.) There are a few trees that may get in the way, but mostly an open course, that requires some disc placement in order to maintain Par.

Cons:

1.) Very close to homes, so a poorly thrown disc can end up in private (sometimes fenced) backyards. This is VERY rare, but it is a possibility.
2.) Very short holes, so if you are looking to make some BIG drives, this is not the course for you. Each hole is possible Ace, so they are very short. I honestly don't mind this, because everyone can use some help on their short game.

Other Thoughts:

Every time I play this course, I forget how NICE it really is. Yes, it is a very short course, but it still is a very fun course to play. It is very well maintained with awesome Tee boxes and great chains.

I enjoy playing here when I have only a little time to play 9 holes.
It has a nice combination of hills, turns, and trees. Beautiful place to chill and play some Disc Golf.

There is also a picnic area, so you can spend a little time there if you want to play it through a couple of times.
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lukegardner
Experience: 7 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Doogan Park Dud 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 29, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

1. Logical flow, you only have to double back once.
2. First course in Orland Park.
3. Nice rubber tees, good signs, trash cans, lava rock placed around tees and pins so mud shouldn't be too big a problem. In other words, the actual elements of the course are pretty good.
4. I think you could get a hole-in-one on every hole.

Cons:

1. Very short holes (often less than 200 feet). It's in a relatively small space but the space isn't utilized as well as it could be.
2. Few obstructions. Most pins are in plain view with nothing in the way, making the short holes a bit of a bore. Many of the holes seem like they could be significantly more challenging.
3. Tee placements don't make much sense. Making up your own tees would make this course much more interesting, as there is decent blend of terrain (trees, slight uphill, shrubbery, open spaces, etc.).
4. Most holes (6 or 7 out of 9) require you to shoot west, which is the most common direction for a headwind.
5. Close to houses, parking lots and a baseball field - could be problematic if your disc gets away from you.

Other Thoughts:

I'm not sure who this course is for - it could be for kids, but that seems unlikely. If that's the case, it's perfect, and could introduce a bunch of younger people to the game. If you've played disc golf for any reasonable amount of time (as in > 6 mo.) this course will be very (and I mean EXTREMELY) easy. I was 9 under on my first time playing it!

This course is probably worth checking out if you live in the area. You'll be better off playing through it once and then getting a feel for where you could put alternate tees - this course has definite potential but as it is it's just too easy to warrant playing it more than once or twice.
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