Mundelein, IL

Diamond Lake Slough

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RaduRoman
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Home course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 17, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

well maintained
well designed
could be played in any season

Cons:

not many
a bit short

Other Thoughts:

This course is very well maintained. The Mundelein Park District did a great job fixing the tee boxes and maintaining the course this year! This is a course where each hole with few exceptions is almost a tunnel through vegetation and when the trees and bushes framing most of the shots are not maintained, it is next to impossible to play. The local park district is very responsive and they understand the sport of disc golf which makes all the difference. Also, they are entertaining the idea of expanding the course to 18 holes, which would be a great addition for the area.
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jamiegantz
Experience: 9.8 years 65 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 16, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

nice variety of shots with great scenery; good for beginners/intermediate players

Cons:

The rough is quite brutal in spots; wear pants
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DiscGolfer80
Experience: 4.7 years 57 played 56 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Lost for words 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 17, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Hidden short course in Mundelein. Not to challenging for beginners if one doesn't mind a short walk to #1 tee,

Cons:

Bit of a walk to #1.
Seems like course was crammed into the smallest section of park.
Fairways seem narrow and easy to lose disc in brush.

Other Thoughts:

Fremont School or Leo Leathers Park are better courses to play in Mundelein.
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EspressoPatronum
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Premium Member
Experience: 18.7 years 232 played 223 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Fun enough but don't travel to play it 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 16, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

- well maintained, especially in terms of woodchips to keep mud down
- very quick, easy play if you want something casual
- easy navigation
- nicely defined fairways on most holes
- baskets are generally in good shape
- nice, quick walk through a natural setting if you just want to be outdoors

Cons:

- rubber tees are just ok, and some are in bad shape
- course signage is just ok
- really not very challenging
- minimal elevation change on most holes
- some rough is very thick if you do lose a disc
- long walk to Hole 1
- definitely wet/muddy at some points when it has been rainy

Other Thoughts:

I have to say I did have fun on this course, despite it being nothing special. I didn't hear a soul the whole time I was there, which honestly is nice sometimes. For the minimal traffic this course seems to get it is very well maintained - grass is mowed, fairways well defined, woodchips to cut down on mud, etc.

This is a nice beginner course, or a good place to practice certain lines on defined fairways, but it is not overly challenging. Most of the holes are quite short and a decent player will have chances at 2s on most of the holes. I missed my first ace here by feet - but close gets you nothing, unfortunately.

The walk from the parking to Hole 1 is excessively long compared to most courses, but in the "hole" scheme of things, it's not that big a deal :). It's a picturesque, forested area. I was here in April and didn't notice any bugs, but I could see it getting bad in the summer like some reviewers have mentioned. Overgrowth can definitely be thick, but the course is easy enough you shouldn't have to deal with it too much unless you really get yourself into trouble.

I think the biggest con here was the rubber teepads. Ordinarily I'm not opposed to alternative tee materials, but these were pretty bad. In places they were super warped and were holding water to the point where I couldn't even use them on a few holes. These are the one maintenance item that needs addressing. The hole signs were basic, but in good shape.

I definitely would NOT go out of my way to play this course again, but if you are in the area (and I'm honestly not sure why you would be, but who knows) and need a quick play, it's fun enough. This is one of the fastest 9 hole courses I have played and could easily be done twice. There just isn't anything very unique or original about the course... it's another standard Chicago 9 hole course, but a little better than some of the wide open "urban park" type courses.
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Ima_Acehole
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Like a scene from Bambi 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 12, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beautiful walk
Elevation and serpentine like holes
Secluded so it's your own course
Well groomed and maintained.

Cons:

Awful pads that are challenging to throw from
Insanely thick foliage
Hard to find

Other Thoughts:

Great intermediate course that forces gentle drives. Players will be wise to make sure they stay out of the woods as it is dense and loaded with rose thorns. Bring sunscreen and bug spray.

This course favors gentle/precise throwers over bomb tossers.
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Curiousfarmer
Experience: 9.7 years 79 played 3 reviews
0.00 star(s)

For the Walk 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 6, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice walking path in a beautiful old growth forest.

Cons:

Had to walk a half mile or more to find the first tee. Signs and throwing mats were missing. One throwing mat was so slippery with slime there is no way anyone could throw from it. Holes were just cut into the rough of the woods with little thought.

Other Thoughts:

Only drive here if you are anal about playing all the courses in an area. Not worth it otherwise.
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Aceseekr
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

be Accurate 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 20, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Never busy and well maintained. Short precise
shots required. You can play 9 in 10 minutes with a buddy. The lay down mulch so mud is never an issue. Great practice course.

Cons:

Long walk from the parking lot. Very buggy. Hole 8 needs to be redesigned, it the summer the hole is impossible. Bring bug spray. Tall grass on most holes.
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Jax11
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.8 years 103 played 35 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Short but Sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Heavy Rough creates high risk/reward and punishes errant shots.
- Forces the thrower to hit lines.
- Interesting hole design
- Fairways are well defined
- Not typically crowded
- Grippy rubber tee pads
- Minor elevation
- Good signage
- Nice baskets

Cons:

- Rough can be too thick at times, with thorns and other brush.
- It is a rather short course.
- Due to length and design some of the holes become repetitive.
- It gets sloppy after rainfall
- The bugs are bad in the summer.
- Long walk to the first tee

Other Thoughts:

Overall, Diamond Lake Sloughs is nothing to write home about, but provides a nice short line shaping course for a mid-level player. As others have said, a seasoned veteran will likely tear this course up, and beginners will likely be frustrated with the heavy brush and the high probability of losing a disc in it. It provides some interesting hole design and is the closest thing to a wooded course in the Chicagoland area that I have seen. The minor elevation adds to the interest, especially given the surrounding area. The course has all the disc golf amenities we come to expect in good teepads, signs, baskets, and facilities on site. Some lengthened teepads and a little more variety in the hole design could bump this course up to a 3 or 3.5. I have found the best time to play this course is in the early spring, before the rough grows to thick and before the mosquitoes are out. If you chose to play in the middle of summer those two factors alone will be nuisance enough to ruin your round.
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donnie
Experience: 20.5 years 14 played 12 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Bugs 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 21, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Some difficult shots. Hole #9 in particular requires an interesting uphill shot through the forest. Nice tees and good signage, easy enough to navigate around.

Cons:

Very easy to lose discs, one of mine skipped off the fairway just a few feet into the rough and spent 15 minutes looking for it. There are so many bugs here, make sure to bring bug spray. The course is very short and most holes are very similar. The rough is very thick and it's difficult to find errant drives. This course could use much more diversity, there is definately space to have 1 or 2 bombing holes, and the creek is not used at all which is very dissappointing.

Other Thoughts:

This could've been a much better course, it probably took 5 mins to plan thjs one out. A small creek that runs through the park would have added an interesting element. Most holes are pretty much the same, with fairways carved out through the woods. Some diversity and added length would make this course decent. There is also room to expand it to 18 holes which, if designed correctly, could greatly improve the experience.
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notapro
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.7 years 568 played 281 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Intermediate 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 21, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Course itself is set far away from the rest of the park, which is nice. No walking paths, benches, or playgrounds to avoid or wait on.
- Holes seem to be carved out of a dense forest, which provides well-defined fairways and big punishment for errant shots. The rough/schule is extremely thick in some places, starting with hole #1.
- Good mix of different shots needed. Left, right, and straight. The lines are forced by the dense rough as well as some individual trees/branches. Straight shots are not always an option, either.
- Some random elevation changes here and there add some variety. The holes aren't really uphill or downhill, but there are undulations around baskets, on the fairway, and such. Just helps to keep things interesting, if nothing else.
- Hole #6 is a blind fairway from the tee, with a tough line. Good hole to use a spotter.
- Good baskets, decent tees and signage.

Cons:

- The most obvious con is the length of the course. One hole is barely 300', a few around 260', and the rest are 230' or less. Enough said.
- Not many obstacles to challenge the drives mid-flight. The fairways are well defined and wide, wide open. On holes that are 230', the shots are too open to be challenging (if you can get the right line).
- Layout is kind of strange, there may be some spots where errant discs can find another fairway. Holes 4-7, I think, are especially crammed together.

Other Thoughts:

- This course is a pitch and putt by length, but not by design. The thick rough and some twisting fairways add significant difficulty.
- A seasoned player would be able to blow through this course without a second thought, and a beginner would be scratched, possibly bleeding, and out a disc or two. It is better suited for people learning how to shape lines and control their accuracy.
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chestdisc
Experience: 10 played 5 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Decent for the area 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 3, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice tee boxes.
Easy Navigation.
Good for beginners.
Nice people.
New baskets.
Not crowded.

Cons:

Short holes.
Not very well landscaped. (hard to find discs in the brush).
TONS of mosquitoes.
Parking is far from first tee box.

Other Thoughts:

bring repellent!
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steven2361
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.9 years 286 played 53 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun but Short 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 20, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Good fly pad tees
Nice signs
Awsome new Mach 5 baskets
Easy to navigate
Some elevation: they made good use of the land for being a mostly flat area.
Good variety of shots (but not distance): this is one of the few courses I've played where most holes go to the right. I enjoyed this especially on hole 8 which is a 300' (the longest hole sadlly) dogleg right. There is a small gap that you have to hit like 20 feet wide and you cannot even see it from the tee! Other cool holes include 6, 7, and 9. 6 is a left to right hole with trees blocking the straight shot. I like throwing a huge anny mid range here. 7 is cool because the first 200' or so is open and then to get the basket you need to hit a 10' gap or so and have enough on the shot to slide up to the elevated basket. 9 is a huge uphill right to left which makes a hyzer shot doable but it is a pretty sharp turn. I imagine this shot would be a lot harder in the summer with all the leaves grown in, blocking the sharper route.

Cons:

SHORT: longest hole is 300' and that is a dogleg not straight. Most holes are around 250'. I throw a mid or putter on every hole except 7, the 300 dogleg right.

Not a biggie but the first hole is a few minute walk from the parking lot. Thorns and other rough can be brutal in the summer. Bugs are bad in the summer too. In the colder months none of those things are an issue though.

Design flaw: you shoot over basket 5 on your 6th tee shot. Also, 6's tee is only 30 feet or so beyond 3's basket, watch out for errant drives.

Other Thoughts:

Park as far back as you can and walk along the woods with the football field on your left to get to the first tee the quickest.

There is tons of more room here to make this 18 or even more.
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#19325
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.8 years 351 played 175 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Poor Design 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 29, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Tee Pads-Nice rubber tee pads.
Baskets-Brand New Mach 5
Tee Signs-Nice
Hole #7 is a pretty nice hole.

Cons:

The course designers lack of knowledge really shows on this course.

The land had potential to be a solid advanced level 9 hole course with the heavy rough, trees, and minor elevation. The distances and shot selection are novice to recreational level. The new players are going to hate this course with the heavy rough. More skilled players will not be challenged here. There is a super beginner friendly course in Mundelein 2 miles away so there was no reason for another novice friendly course on this land.

There are several holes such as #2, 8, & 9 where the designer does not understand flight characteristics of discs. Instead of having some fun areas to throw quality shots you have to throw some type of junk shot.

Hole #6 Tee pad is about 35ft directly behind the basket to #3.

Hole #6 Tee throws right back towards #5's basket.

Overall the holes are very repetitve and short.

Other Thoughts:

In the warmer monthes bring bug spray. The skeeters are fierce!!

Park at the very back end of the parking lot and walk down the edge of the football field. That is the shortest distance to hole #1

It's a good place to bring putters and mid ranges for practice. Alternate holes and Safari golf is also good here.

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tallpaul
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 35.8 years 934 played 133 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Better choice than Leo Leathers 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 17, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Much better course than Leo Leathers Park.
Narrow fairways/green, entrances; requiring solid steerage.
Couple of nice anheisers near the end. (rhbh)
Really, a nice "old school" nine. The old school designation usually means "play with a 150 class disc." (in mine, and most veteran's terms) But, in this case, because of the steerage required, one may need modern, higher speed, plastic to execute shots. (A good 150 class thrower would enjoy making some very pretty shots to these pins.)
Nice, old school Ess 270 ft. hole (#3).
I also used a number of "junk" shots (i.e. tomahawks or thumbers). Modern courses lengthen holes to take short "junk" shots out of the equation; or put something tall in the early part of the throw.....Thus, as mentioned, this is an "old school" layout....and nice practice for 250 ft. "junk."
Mach baskets; this area is full of Innova Discatchers. Enjoy not smacking the "chasity belt" while you can.
Good rubber tees.
Good signage.
We called #7 and #8 the "signature" holes of this course. Good shots; with small entrances to the green.

Cons:

Overall footage short.

Other Thoughts:

An enjoyable nine. These shots; put as finishing shots, on holes that would have another throw at the beginning of shot; would be a wonderful group of fairway finish/greens.
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Dave242
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 29.8 years 393 played 271 reviews
3.00 star(s)

B = Bery Bery Nice 9-Holer 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2009 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

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

1) Holes with good risk/reward. Fair, but harsh punishment for bad decisions or execution. == B-
(There is thick rough on many of the holes that MAY cost you an extra stroke if you really screw up bad. This is a great feature for this area as most courses have almost no punishment. Problem is, the holes are so short that being off-line enough for that to happen is unlikely.....and even if you do, you are close enough to to the basket to have a good shot at recovery.)

2) Holes that have rewarding birdie opportunities for me. I throw 300' accurately, 360' max. == B-
(It is a birdie-fest course with over half the holes being gimme birdies (I shot a 6 down 21 2nd time through). But....the final 3 holes are really cool: 7 is a longish open throw whose final 50' are through a narrow gap into the woods and up an incline. 8 is a right-turning hole that slopes downwards gradually. It turns too soon for how your disc wants to fly, so you are forced to throw a very tricky shot. 9 is #8 in reverse - uphill right-to-left that turns too soon. Great holes for a short course.....and rewarding to birdie!)

3) More wooded than open - lots of variety of shots required caused by hole shape and topography == A-
(For a short 9-holer this course does a really nice job forcing you to throw a bunch of different shots. Like I said in #2 - the final three holes are really cool!)

4) Natural beauty (Appalachian beauty preferred) and seclusion. == B+
(Seclusion is is superb and it is quite pretty...but not gorgeous. It is a nice mix of woods and prairie. The grassy fairways on most of the course is a very nice touch.)

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

Cons:

This course sits way in the back of a park. It is at least a 200 yd walk to hole 1 and the course is invisible from the parking lot (other than the bright yellow signs directing you to hole 1 - very appreciated!).

I do not know the lay of the land, but it seems there is plenty of room to put another 9 holes in between the parking lot and the course. If they get around to doing that, this could be a sweet 18 hole track for new to mid-level players.

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 (149 18-hole, 91 9-hole as of late 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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clipnfly
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.7 years 60 played 57 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Hike to golf 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Clean mowed fairways typical of courses carved out of prairies. First 1/2 is more prairie, 2nd half is woodsier. Some woodsy holes provide tree tunnel like accuracy challenges. Hole signs, distance, par and hole overview is well indicated on posts at tees. Tee pads are rubber over wooden platform. Good grippiness for run up control and sure-footedness. Tee pads have held up O.K. through their first winter... some buckling and rippling of the decking fabric, though.

Cons:

2 good signs but a small hike from parking to 1st tee. Bugs can be thick. Rough can be heavy. Hole 6 tees off with the basket of 5 directly in the flight path. Watch your drives and those of others in your group to minimize time spent searching in the rough. Course is overall pretty short. Few long holes. Most holes play pretty straight forward with few options to make choices and vary up your play. I would get pretty bored playing this one more than a few times. Twin Creeks in Buffalo Grove is shorter, simpler and easier, but trees and some character makes it more fun on repeated visits.

Other Thoughts:

Just average. Plenty of room here for another 9 or more creativity in hole design. Update. Played here 3.22.12. This course and other very woodsy ones play well in early spring. Easier to search for discs that go off course I like this place more when it is like this. Not at all buggy. Very buggy in summer. 3 has filled in well. Tree challenges on 3 are great. 8 is a very good hole. I will eat my hat if anyone ever gets an Ace on 8. 9 is a nice uphill s curve finishing hyzer. Like 9 a lot. 2 is a blind annie. basket smack in middle of fairway. Might be o.k. for a creative alt basket spot on 2. Basket on 4 has damaged base. needs a quick fix.
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harr0140
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Premium Member
Experience: 15.2 years 1508 played 475 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Another average prairie course. 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 16, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) Rubber teepads are better than grass.

2) Nice tee posts and signs and some directionals.

3) Baskets are wonderful and very new.

4) Course is isolated from other activities which is always positive so there is no worry about hitting any other park patrons.

5) Challenging course because of how tight the fairways are and you are forced to work your shots one way or the other on most holes. Only one straight hole.

Cons:

1) Teepads are not level.

2) Another prairie course that just doesn't impress. It is an allright course, but so much like many other prairie style settings. Mowed fairways through tall grasses and rough shule.

3) Course is not beginner friendly because of all of the blind baskets combined with the tall grasses and some bad shule.

4) Shot requirements are simply too similar. Mostly left to right holes which is the opposite of what most courses are. Most people throw RHBH and this is a tough course for the majority of people. Forehanders and lefties might have a better chance to score well here. You would be better if you could throw everything well. (This is not necessarily bad design, but I would have mixed it up a little more (5 left to right, 3 right to left, and one dead straight). Maybe a few more straight holes would have been better.

5) Not enough obstacles other than the shule on either side of the fairways. I woul have liked to see a few more individual trees in play.

6) #8 is poorly designed because it looks logical to just follow the mulch path, but don't do it.

7) Shule can be punishing for your game and your skin. Look out for roses and thorny shrubs.

8) Not much elevation change except on #6 and #8 and #9. Even these holes is only about 10 vertical feet or less.

9) No water in play either and it looks like there is some swampy areas on the property that could have been used. If they just starting mowing down fairways, I would rather have seen them find some other features of the park.

Other Thoughts:

This course was recently installed, so I am sure that more maintenance will be on its way and the locals will figure out some more rough to shave down.

Here is a quick rundown of the hole layout:

1) Short left to right with deep rough on both sides.

2) Short left to right with trees and deep rough on both sides. Blind shot around the corner.

3) Dead straight hole with an evergreen and a small fruit tree guarding the basket. You can go around either tree to park the basket or right up the gut with a powerful arm.

4) Another left to right hole with trees on both sides.Blind teeshot.

5) First right to left hole on the course, deep rough and trees on both sides.Blind tee shot.

6) Left to right slightly downhill. Blind teeshot to the basket. Blind teeshot.

7) Right to left into the woods. Gap narrows to about 10' for the last 30-50', so either park it in the opening or go for the basket (could cost you a par if you do go for it and miss the gap).

8) Left to right hole. DO NOT FOLLOW THE MULCH PATH!!!! Fairway turns at 45 degree angle 20-30' into the woods. Going up the mulch path will force you to throw around some trees. Totally blind shot.

9) Right to lefter uphill. Blind to the basket again.

I wrote this to show how this course is similar. It has too man of the same shots, too many holes are similar distance, and too many of the holes re totally blind teeshots. Blind shots are ok but when you incorporate all the thick prairie grasses and rough, you better not be playing this course alone. It took me and my partner for the day (Doktor John) as a spotter on about 3-4 of the holes just to make sure the discs were findable if missing the fairway.

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beamrider
Experience: 16.8 years 143 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Nice new short course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 29, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A challenging short course that rewards precision. It is nicely landscaped and several holes, notably 3 and 7, are quite picturesque.

The course is isolated from other activities in the park, so there are no swing sets, swimming pools, picnic areas, houses, etc. that could interfere with your round.

Good signage and easy to follow from hole to hole.

Cons:

The course design is too tight. With all the available land (they're planning to add another 9 holes) they somehow designed the holes very close together. As examples, if you overshoot the 3rd basket, you could easily hit someone on the 6th tee (I almost did). I was nearly hit on the 4th tee by an errant 3rd hole tee shot (the shooter couldn't see me). And the 5th basket is only about 10 feet from the 6th hole fairway.

Mosquitoes can be bad. I've played several times and on one occasion the mosquitoes were as bad as I've ever experienced.

The rough is harsh and can be intimidating, with thick thorny bushes in many spots. Losing a disc is a distinct possibility.

Other Thoughts:

Lots of blind tee shots, as only on the 3rd and 7th tees can you see the basket. While not objectively bad, my preference would be for fewer blind holes.

Overall, a vast improvement and much nicer course that the other Mundelein course (Leo Leathers Park).
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Fun little course with room to grow 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 22, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through a mostly flat corner of a heavily wooded and brushy park. The course was cleared out of this dense brush, so there are nice grassy fairways with very punitive rough (though you'll find lots of tasty blackberries while you're off the fairway!). There's not a lot of elevation available, but what was there was used well on a couple holes to add a little bit of challenge.

There is a mix of left/right turning holes with a couple straight holes, though this is one of the few courses that favored LHBH players more. Different kinds of shots are necessary to have a run at all the holes and stay on the fairways.

There is a very nice course map, and easy to read signs on all the tees. The tee pads are rubber on wood frames. They seemed to be in great shape and nicely leveled, hopefully they'll hold up over time. The flow of the course is very easy to follow, and there is never a question of where to go next, or where to throw.

Cons:

This course seems to have a bit of a personality disorder. All the holes are short ace run length, which would suggest a beginner course. On the other hand, nearly all the holes have some kind of turn or a blind basket, and very punitive rough. This means that it ends up frustrating for newer players, and way too easy for more advanced players.

I didn't mind the rough, I thought it was a fun challenge, but it definitely would make the course difficult to play alone. A spotter helps immensely on most of the holes, and reduces the chance of a lost disc. There are plenty of thorns and bugs off the fairway, so be prepared.

There is a long walk from the parking lot to the first tee, though there are signs making it pretty obvious where to go. The course ends up relatively close to the first tee, so it's easy to play multiple times, but there's another long walk back to your car if you park in the main lot. There are a couple holes that have nearly overlapping fairways, or throw right over another tee, which could make for some safety issues as the course gets more crowded.

Other Thoughts:

As I said above, many beginners will find this course a little frustrating if they can't stay on the fairway. It is a nice short course though, and very easy to navigate. More experienced players will get a good workout of their short game accuracy here, but won't need anything longer than a mid (I threw putters for 22 of my 23 shots here).

This is a fun little course, but nothing all that exciting. Don't plan a trip just to come here, but it is the better of the two Mundelein courses.
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Doktor John
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 35.2 years 423 played 64 reviews
2.50 star(s)

New, interesting course... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice tees
Good signage
Intuitive flow
Well groomed--great effort was spent clearing the fairways, etc...literally cut into some thick growth
Great use of available space
Very definative paths to every basket
Excellent risk/reward situations
Good variation of holes...dog-leg right and left--really tests various shot execution
Short course but not a traditional pitch and putt because of the thick brush and natural obstacles--really forces a finesse game--you just can't bomb awayor you will pay dearly
Not crowded at all (played on a Sunday morning and not anyone else there

Cons:

Some baskets are blind, so without a spotter, you could be searching awhile for an errant throw
Given what this course is and the terrain available they did a great job

Other Thoughts:

The day that we played it (harr0140 and I) the main gate to the park was closed.
We followed the GPS coordinates on this site and they led us to a house on the back side with a "path" (well worn grass) next to the construction permit sign...follow that path and it leads to a dirt road that goes right to the basket for 8 and tee off for 9. We started at 9...then turn right on the big path after 9 and it takes you to the tee for 1.
Not sure where you would park if you went in the main gate...but we assumed there was signage.
even though it was a small course, I really enjoyed it because it forced you to focus on every throw on every hole.
I would HIGHLY suggest playing with another person so you could have a spotter...I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much by myself.

Tip: if you can find a playing partner who is a landscaping expert it really helps...harr0140 could find any of my errant throws super fast, while I was wandering around in the brush with no perspective of where my disc landed :)
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