Pros:
- Decent variety for a 9-hole park-style course, makes good use of available land
- Well-manicured park is always in good condition and has other activities on-site
Cons:
- Limited difficulty, with long grass rough providing more annoyance than challenge on several holes
- Outdated tee-signs and other aging equipment.
Other Thoughts:
The disc golf course at Maryknoll Park is a good example of doing the best with what you are given. The potential for quality disc golf here is not very high, yet there are a surprising number of interesting holes in this very pleasant, multi-use park. Small hills and slightly sloping greens help give a little challenge to some otherwise completely open holes (e.g. 2, 8, 9), and the limited number of trees are put to good use forcing some slight shot shaping (e.g. holes 3, 4, 5). That said, there still isn't much challenge here, and birdies are certainly easier to come by than bogies, especially for even moderately experience players. The prairie grass shaping many fairways here isn't as thick or tall as I've seen elsewhere, but it still isn't fun to try and find your disc in.
The course was clearly re-designed some time ago, as the tee-signs are just about worthless for accurately describing distance. I would not have thought this to be a big deal to change, especially for a community like Glen Ellyn, but considering reviews have been mentioning this since 2014, it seems unlikely to be remedied. Similarly, the baskets are showing age, and many have really rusted chains. The state of the course equipment is a shame, since the rest of the park is well maintained, and takes away from the otherwise quality feel present. The concrete tee-pads are generally in good shape.
This is a pretty typical 9-hole course for the Chicago suburbs. Nothing to blow you away, but good enough for an enjoyable, casual round in a nice park. I wouldn't go out of my way to play here, but enjoy having it nearby for an occasional quick round after work.