- A well designed, mostly wooded course that has a lot of different hole types with varying elevation. Front and back 9 loop nicely to the same starting point.
- Really thoughtful hole design in general for this course, in my opinion. Kudos to Luke and any others. Open tees to wooded pins, flex-line wooded holes, a pin guarded by water, an island green across a little drainage creek, uphill cross-faced hole with rollaway potential, and plenty of skinny gaps right off the tee.
- With the map here on DGCR, no huge issues with navigation. The sticky spots were mostly just when needing to cross the road for the next portion. When in the woods itself, the beaten down paths led the way.
- Also quite a few holes that really require a L-R shot, whether you RHFH flick or throw a RHBH anny. A couple holes gave some other options, but holes like 6 & 10 come to mind as ones where you're pretty well forced into the intended shot.
- #3 - Really liked this hole, even though it ought to be a pretty simple 270 ft spike hyzer. But with water just 15 ft behind, it's a tester to us recreational players.
- #7 - Just liked the look and feel of this hole, even though it might not seem overly special. A very intentional, longer wooded hole with a specific flex line available to get all the way to the basket. Maybe even a tight RHBH hyzer all the way out and around...if you hit it.
- #9 - Long 150 ft wooded fairway that immediately opens up and goes downhill to a wide open pin. Hard, but nice design.
- #15 - Probably the most picturesque green on the course - and island of sorts across a small drainage creek.
- #17 - Longer L-R, more open curving hole on top of a hill that probably drops 15 feet down to the pin in the last 60 ft. Cool.
- Generally not overly punished for hitting trees - meaning there's a way out and usually it will just take an extra shot. Sometimes there were good saves to be made, but generally it wasn't so thick that we were having to hack our way out.
- I'll list my last Pro as 'potential.' Meaning, if the interest/money/help/support is there, this really could grow to a top notch course. It has the room and elevation to continue to develop holes. That's a bonus not all courses have.

- In regards to my last Pro, that of course means that it's lacking in a few places. At least, lacking things that could easily jump it up to a 4.0 in my book.
- The large rubber tee pads work pretty well, although a few were still squishy underneath from rain 3-4 days prior our play. We just played to the side on those. Concrete would be a big bonus.
- Nice professionally installed signage at each hole, but like Lustig Park, just the Park District basics. Hole and distance. Something with shot line and basket placement would be nice - especially on the handful of blind holes where we had to run all the way up to see the placement (2, 6, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17). Not an issue if you've played the course a few times, I'm sure.
- In regards to blind holes though, taller umbrella plants in the rough can hide a disc if you're not following where a tree kick took you. Our group took turns spotting on some of the blind holes, and for helping to follow errant shots. We had to stay attentive in that way in order to keep from spending too long looking for discs. Again, not thick underbrush or anything, but big plant leaves and fronds can obscure a disc lying on the ground here.
- Having alternate tees or baskets would really set this already great course up another notch.
- Generally felt a little bit short in some places, although some of that is necessary with the tight wooded fairways. Definitely some potential for adding secondary pins and tees though, to get some of the holes out to 300+ feet.
- Some potentially unfair fairways in my eyes - but as always I find myself questioning if it's just because of my lack of ability. However, I think that the mando on #8 is probably not hit very often or consistently - and when it is, are players actually reaching the pin? Probably a 4 or 5 ft wide tree gap 50 ft in front of the tee. Similarly, while I love nearly all of the #12 fairway, the host of 5 or 6 smaller trees right in front of the green means there is probably no purposeful line to the basket for deuce. Instead, just get down there, hit whichever tree you like, and then go for the 40-60 ft jump putt. Again though, maybe there is and I couldn't see it because it's just not in my arsenal.
- #18 is right next to the park road, definitely in play for a wayward or skipping R-L RHBH shot. Cars beware.

- Some bathrooms and other amenities nearby if needed, but not right on the course or anything. Also just street parking in this old park, without a real noticeable congregation point. Didn't matter much to me, but notable enough to list here I think.
- My group did a fair amount of plodding along through this course, and it was frustrating at times. I generally wouldn't blame that on hole design though. I find it to be a fair wooded course, where accurate midrange throws are rewarded.
- I liked this course a lot. Nearby Lustig Park was maybe more fun and leisurely for a group of rec players, but this was some serious disc golf with good hole design and a host of shots required. Review ratings from early in this course's development are going to hold it's overall rating down for now, but it's not a 3.2 course anymore. I'm rounding down a 3.7...but 4.0 isn't very far away for this course in my eyes. Would love to play again if in the area.

This was my favorite course of my road trip.

+ A couple adjectives I'd use to describe this course would be challenging, fun, fair, balanced, and technical.

+ There's a nice mix of landscape. There are some nice elevation changes that you'll see on the very first few holes. Some tighter holes, some open holes. Left, right, and straight shots. In general, the holes are pretty memorable and enjoyable.

+ Flow was pretty logical. I forgot my map at home and only got lost two or three times. The paths from the basket to the next tee are pretty worn down, which makes it easy to intuit where to go next.

+ With the exception of maybe four holes, the area is exclusively for disc golf, which is always a plus.

I currently think this course is a 3.5, but with a few improvements could sneak into 4.0.

- The tees are currently just rugs. I understand that this is a step up from just having white bricks, but cement tees would go a long way here. I'd also like to see tee signs that are a little bit more elegant.

- I'd love to have a dedicated parking lot within walking distance of the first tee. Currently it's just roadside parking.

- Trash cans were overflowing, mostly with beer cans.

- Some of the holes play way to close to the street. That's no good. Also #4 plays a little close to the playground.

- I'd imagine that the rough can get pretty gross in the summer. I played in Fall and it was maintained pretty well. No lost discs!

I'm surprised at the courses current rating. I think it's slightly under valued, especially since Lustig (3.47) is rated higher and I don't think it should be. Riverside is a more enjoyable round with a more fun & challenging course, at least in my opinion.

Located in a very quiet park, never extremely busy
All holes had nice Innova disc catcher baskets and were easy to see from the "tee"
Nice variety of different shots required to manage the course
Course predominantly ran through the woods of the park(I tend to like wooded courses, its more scenic than wide open grass fields)
Bathrooms are located near the beginning of the course

Course was extremely difficult to navigate (if you Google the course a map shows up showing the out lay of the course)
There is not a parking lot near the beginning of the course, just a pavilion that is rented out near the beginning, parking is on the street
Tees are extremely difficult to find as they are only 2 white rocks placed in the ground that have the hole number written on them in black paint
There is not a level and debris free place to throw tee shots from, tee shots are thrown from worn dirt patches on the ground
There were no tee signs that indicated there was a hole there, mostly found the tees from stumbling on to the pin for the hole I was searching for and had to walk back up the fairway to search for the white rocks
Fairways on many of the holes are extremely narrow and have down trees in them creating a safety hazard
The "rough" on the outskirts of the fairway mostly consists of brambles(suggest wearing pants as my legs were mauled because I was in shorts)
There was no directional indicator that pointed you in the general direction of the "tee pad" mostly had to follow worn pathways that lead from the hole out of the woods

What would make this course a 3 or 3.5 for me is if they would put actual concrete tee pads in place and include a tee sign and maybe a bench on each hole(there is a lot of walking on this course with a lot of up and down hills). Another thing they could use is a sign that indicates that there is a disc golf course there with a course map on it. Fairways could be widened up so that not everyone holes is an alley way. Most of the fairway is covered in fallen leaves and other debris from the trees, this makes the course very slick and dangerous to navigate. Bringing in wood chips or bringing in some grass seed would improve this greatly. For hole navigation wooden brightly colored signs attached to the trees would help new players to the course navigate the maze of deer trails that run through this course confusing what leads to the next pad. I understand this is a lot to ask of a brand new course that was installed only a couple of years ago but since this course is in my hometown I'd like to see it realize it's full potential.

This course is located in a very nice park with most of the holes in the woods and away from other activities. The layout is pretty easy to figure out but I would recommend looking at the map before you go(even better would be to print it out) because it is a little tricky to find tees for 3 and 4. Also, it can be easy to mess up when going from 15-16.

I like that most of the course is in the woods and they did their best to use the hills that they have. Most of the holes are on the shorter side but you have to hit a line to score well.

This course still feels pretty rough. It doesn't take too much away from the fun but I do think the course would be much better with concrete tees, or at least some rubber pads. When I was there some of the tees weren't clearly marked. Some of the fairways could use a little clearing. Some of the rough could also use a little clearing out. Ideally they would run all the dead branches through a wood chipper and then cover the fairways with wood chips.

I arrived at the course planning on playing two rounds. After finishing my second round I felt like I had left some strokes out on the course. I knew I couldn't leave without taking the course on again. On my third round I threw my best round on the day with only one big mistake. For me one of the best things a course can do is make you want to play another round to get a lower score and this course did that.

This might not be a "championship caliber" course but it is fun course, at least in my opinion. For now I am giving this course a 3.5 because even though it is fun it could use some work. With concrete tees I would put this course at ~3.75.

I am already planning on visiting this course again next year.

I look forward to playing a new course and this was my impression today: Entering the park through a one lane tunnel under the railroad tracks was really interesting and set me in a good mood to play. I found the course easily and after figuring out where I could park (there is no parking lot), I found the first hole quickly. Good, clean bathrooms right at the beginning of the course was a plus since it was a long drive from Kenosha.

I looked at the map on this very website and suggest you do the same. The flow is mostly obvious which is good since signs are lacking.

There are occasionally small yellow "next hole" signs that point you in the right direction. Really, you can see most baskets from the previous holes and the pathways lead you right to the next tee.

I didn't see many issues with the roads or playground. I had the course to myself.

Blaze orange or yellow is the disc color here. It was really dark in the black forest.

Most holes are wooded and slippery today. The tee boxes will be nearly impossible to see in the winter, heck, some were difficult to see today.

Flow for #15 and 16 was confusing. Stay on the right side of the creek on 15. #16 tee is right next to #15 but on the other side of the creek and goes uphill. This was really the only confusing part of the course.

Watch your discs! It will be easy to lose one here.

There is some variety in the holes from heavily wooded to old ark, big trees to hilltop. It is mostly deep woods though. Skeeters were not a problem even though I expected them to be.

Wooded holes are a nice contrast to Lustig.
Some creative use of the park.

Rough is too rough.
Long walks between some holes.
Bad flow.
Repetitive.
Very close to roads at some holes.

I only play Janesville once a year and I know this is a new course. But, it's got a ways to go. Primarily the rough is so rough that there isn't much risk reward. I played safe with a putter most of the round and shot par most of the way around. The couple of times I decided to go for it and got off the fairway, there isn't much chance to recover. The underbrush is thick, so be prepared to look. I played alone and I'd suggest a spotter. Navigation isn't hard, and the map helped when I needed it. The plastic bags holding cans at each hole are an eyesore. Carry in carry out is an easy rule. Or, bins between 9 and 10 for the city parks to pick up could help.

The course has a good mix of elevation, tight woods, open holes, dangerous greens/approach, and very pretty scenery.

Plays pretty fair even through the woods, none of the tighter holes felt like they were unfair, if you execute the intended shot you're rewarded for it.

Discatcher baskets are properly installed, and yellow bands make it easy to see them in the woods.

The course is really new, and has a few issues that hopefully will work themselves out as it's developed more.

No teepads, and teeing areas - especially in the woods - are really difficult to find. Just 2 small white blocks in the ground to indicate some tees (and why white in Wisconsin? Blaze orange would have stood out better with the minimal snow that was on the ground still!)

There are guideposts at some of the more open holes but if you didn't know they were there, you probably wouldn't recognize them as teeing area indicators. Course doesn't flow really well in some spots, and I'd say is virtually impossible to navigate without a map. We had a map and still had tough times finding some of the holes and where they started.

There are a few hills that need stairs or something to help with ascent/descent - some really steep areas that were really tough to get up and down without slipping, since the ground was a bit squishy. Definitely need something to limit falls and erosion at some point.

The greens are a bit too crowded on some of the holes, where you can have a great drive and still not have a look due to bushes or low hanging tree limbs. Not sure if this is intended but some of the spots could use a little clearing on the green to reward good shots.

Course has a ton of potential. If it had permanent teepads of concrete or astroturf I'd probably bump it to a 4. I think all of my gripes with it as of right now will be solved eventually, and this course makes a great, more challenging compliment to Lustig Park.

Good tee markings with concrete tee pads, 'next tee' signs on the baskets to help with navigation, and a few safety improvements will take this course from good to great in my opinion.

1) Excellent distance variation on holes
2) Good mix of left to right, right to left, and straight shots . . . including a few holes with options
3) Nice mix of open, mildly wooded, and tight wooded holes
4) Nice new baskets.
5) Uses some very diverse land really well to take advantage of key features
6) Water is in play on a few holes that not enough of our WI and MN courses are generally lacking.
7) You will need your putters off the tee, mid ranges, and drivers for a handful of the holes making it a truly diverse course.
8) Some unique features on this course like a large fallen mature tree as an obstacle.

1) Obviously will be fixed with time and money . . . natural teepads currently.
2)Two or three holes play too closely to the roads. I was there on a mid to late fall day and there was a lot of traffic. The goal should be to avoid interaction with roads and sidewalks and other park patrons AT ALL COSTS.
3) Some holes will become more and more dangerous as the course beats in . . . its only been a few weeks since it opened and I can see at least 3-4 serious safety concerns happening within the next year or so as brush breaks down.
4) I think it is #3 and #4 . . . the two holes by the river . . are very close to a playground area and look like they will be a constant nightmare for disc golfers having to wait for other patrons. They cannot exactly close off that section of the lawn between the playground and the river to say you cannot go here . . . I am all for trying to incorporate the river if possible . . but it shouldn't be forced at the expense of safety and long term irritation for disc golfers.
5) I acknowledge that the course is very new and will need to break in before being truly judged . . . but a few of the lines seem out of character for skill level or just seem TOO TOUGH and reliant on luck versus skill.
6) Natural teepads always leave something to be desired. I KNOW it will take time and money and they will eventually have a full time permanent solution to the teepads so I am trying to forgive this currently.
7) For the potential of the property I would have liked to see some Par 4's even at the expense of shortening some Par 3's. The average distance between holes is somewhere in the 280' range with very little variance from the norm. I would rather see some 180' tight technical holes . . and some 300-450' tight wooded holes to add to the overall par/challenge of the course.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing this course . . . as I have explained above enjoyment of throwing the holes doesn't always correlate to best design possible.

Either way I know one of the guys in charge and his heart is on having disc golf locally, improving his local courses, etc . . . and I hope this course considers the sustainability as it moves forward but it started out with a pretty fundamentally strong design of the holes.

Very tranquil for several of the holes, as they're tucked into the woods.

Baskets are brand new and properly installed.

Temporary tee signs indicating the hole number, along with cement blocks flush with the ground indicating the precise tee location.

Challenging course with some super tight fairways in the woods. Straight, hyzer, and anhyzer drives required.

Excellent usage of elevation and terrain.

Not really a boring hole on the course, and a few holes could be considered signature holes.
Hole 1: Dramatic elevation change upward once you enter the woods.
Hole 2: Dramatic elevation change back down on your way out of the woods.
Hole 3: Could almost be considered a peninsula shot with the Rock River 30 feet past the pin and a very shallow "bay" to the left of the pin.
Hole 9: Longer (350') with dramatic elevation change down hill. The first half or two thirds of this hole is pretty tight and heavily wooded then ends flat and open.
Hole 15: Plays over a little bit of a gully. The gully (very small one in the wooded holes as well) were completely dry while I was there, but this one was a little overgrown.
Hole 16: Up a prairie area with only a walking path fairway cut short.
Hole 17: Kind of plays along a ridge and still prairie like hole.

Hole signs do not (yet) have distances or hole layout.

Natural tee pads.

Navigation is extremely difficult without a map, but with a map definitely navigable.

Short foliage on wooded holes (not really thick enough to lose a disc if you watch it closely).

No benches or trash cans (temporary trash bags hanging near some tees).

This course is new, so things like better signage and tees may be something currently in the works.

My review is of the current course, I am trying not to introduce any bias on what the course has potential to become. In my opinion the current course is about a 4.3 out of 5. If it had cement tees, better signage, trash cans, and benches this would be more like a 4.8.

There are no long holes to really stretch out a drive, but I don't think that would be the right feel for this course.

2 or 3 holes play very close to the park road. This wasn't an issue for me and the time I was playing (4 PM on a Friday), but if the park were busier I could see having to time a drive so you don't risk hitting a car (I didn't see any mandos).

A couple blind holes, but I was fairly comfortable throwing by myself once I walked up the hole a bit to see how it ends.

Nothing really indicating where to park. I saw a few cars parked on the East side of the "round-a-bout" so I parked there without issue. I did see some signs in other places indicating no parking.

Bring a map and allow a little extra time to look at hole before you throw and also as the next tee is often a few minute walk.