I am going to staying in Fairview Heights IL.
Haven't decided if I am going to stick with courses I know I like or try to increase my course played number. If there are any new gotta plays, that are really worth the time, please point them out to me.
Tentative schedule...
Monday: Jefferson Barracks, have not played the Bunker yet.
Tuesday: New Melle and...?
Wednesday: Carrollton and either White Birch (haven't had an ace in couple years) or Logan
Thursday: Sioux Passage and ...?
Hoping Gateway is open to stop at either Tuesday or Wednesday
Suggestions...
JB is getting brand new MachXs in July (I think) depending on shipping.
The Bunker has gotten benches on every hole, turf pads, and tee signs are in the works. Absolutely worth checking out (if you like woods golf). It has a vibe that is completely unique in our area.
Carrollton is looking great. We have a Bridgeton resident "Magic Mike" that invests ~25 hours/week at the course. We've also recently installed permanent GOLD baskets on 6 holes (Brand new, blue top Titans)
The back 9 at White Birch is closed due to construction every day. I think they are still letting people play the back after 5:00 though. Not really sure if all 18 holes are playable (right now). The rest are still ace runs though...
I run a league at Logan on Thursday nights - random draw doubles for $6. The course has continued on the path of improvement since your last visit. I'm biased, but it is in amazing shape. We are hosting teh Logan Memorial on Saturday 5/29, so the course will be in pristine condition.
If you're staying on the IL side, Clinton Hills is worth checking out. It's a beautiful park, pretty wide open, and challenging. Designed by EMac, There is a pub and pro shop on site. They have a league on Wednesday nights. Unfortunately, Rock Springs has not improved. In fact, it has digressed. That said, La Vista is in the same area and our newest gem. It is a must play, more so than just about any other course...
You may have played Creve Coeur at one time, but that course has been redesigned and branded Lakeside. It is 18 holes, mostly open, mostly ranging from 350'-450' with a couple longer ones sprinkled in. We've also installed another 18 holes in the upper part of the park. That can be found under Creve Coeur - Hillside. All 36 holes have brand new Discatchers.
Hillside has been a course of much contention here. So much so that UDisc deleted all ratings and reviews..... Anyway, it is super fun, park-style course that is surprisingly technical for as open it is. I think a player of your experience would really enjoy it. You will have to use UDisc for navigation assistance as it is not marked that well yet. Better yet, if you let me know when you want to play, I'll be your guide.
If you're going all the way out to New Melle, you may as well stop at Quail. They redesigned 1/3 of the course and got all new baskets since your last visit. I liked the old layout better (for nostalgic reasons) but its like playing 1/3 of a new course...
*Also if you're going to be out here, check out Smokin' Aces Disc Golf. They are a big sponsor fo teh local Clubs and a dedicated brick and mortar disc golf shop.
I've heard that Briscoe Woods is in great shape right now - that's the course at Sioux Passage Park. You may also try Dunegant or Hudson Park. Both are shorter, but fun. Hudson is good if you're looking for ace runs and both are close to Sioux.
Gateway is "close" to Endicott, Carrollton, Creve Coeur, & Logan