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Hole #9 (Taken 9/2009)
Hole #9 (Taken 9/2009) 
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The place I learned racquetbolf
Pros: 1) Nice signs with Par, Hole, Distance, and a Map. They are very attractive and they use a landscape design type of graphic, which I love to see.
2) Huge concrete . . . quite possibly the biggest I have seen maybe 8' x 16'. What more can a guy ask for?
3) Benches and garbage cans on every hole if I remember correctly.
4) Some nice variety here in terms of terrain. A few holes go uphill, some go down, and some are fairly level.
5) Older DGA Mach baskets with # plates are in decent condition.
6) This course is beginner friendly because there is no fear of a lost disc (unless they throw over the massive fence on #3. However, there is still plenty of challenge to be found for beginners to show them what the game is all about.
7) Some hyzer shots available, and some holes that would be better played with a flick or an anhyzer shot. Then there are a few holes where you can choose your preferred line and just execute it.
8) Nice use of some mature trees to create some lanes.
2) Huge concrete . . . quite possibly the biggest I have seen maybe 8' x 16'. What more can a guy ask for?
3) Benches and garbage cans on every hole if I remember correctly.
4) Some nice variety here in terms of terrain. A few holes go uphill, some go down, and some are fairly level.
5) Older DGA Mach baskets with # plates are in decent condition.
6) This course is beginner friendly because there is no fear of a lost disc (unless they throw over the massive fence on #3. However, there is still plenty of challenge to be found for beginners to show them what the game is all about.
7) Some hyzer shots available, and some holes that would be better played with a flick or an anhyzer shot. Then there are a few holes where you can choose your preferred line and just execute it.
8) Nice use of some mature trees to create some lanes.
Cons: 1) Dangerous on Hole #5 and #3 fairway. An overthrow on #3 will go right over #5 basket or very near. # 3 tee is also only about 20' past #2 basket. Since #3 is already a fairly goofy hole, the tee could have been shoved out to the side lessening the 90 degree angle of #3 fairway and taking the #5 basket out of play completely.
2) The course plays a little close to the playground on #4 and very near the walking path in the middle of the course. This is a danger issue.
3) The holes seem a little cramped in the middle of the course and it also seems like it could have been avoided with slightly different design.
4) #1 tees off right next to the sidewalk which would lead to a backup impeding people walking on the sidewalk when there is a backup.
5) Distance variation here is terrible with everything in a very similar distance. #4 is the only one that plays very differently in terms of distance.
2) The course plays a little close to the playground on #4 and very near the walking path in the middle of the course. This is a danger issue.
3) The holes seem a little cramped in the middle of the course and it also seems like it could have been avoided with slightly different design.
4) #1 tees off right next to the sidewalk which would lead to a backup impeding people walking on the sidewalk when there is a backup.
5) Distance variation here is terrible with everything in a very similar distance. #4 is the only one that plays very differently in terms of distance.
Other Thoughts: I was introduced to a new sport here . . . racquetbolf. It incorporates three sports. Tennis, Golf, and Disc Golf. There was a father and two sons who were waiting for a tennis court to clear so they decided to fill their time by hitting tennis balls into the baskets. I took a picture of it and posted it on facebook if you would like to see it. I do have to give them credit for being creative. They could have just sat around waiting and waiting, but they decided to go out and do something with their time. I was thankful that they were able to get a court when they finished #9, because I had started on #5 and had 4 more holes to play and didn't want to wait for them to try and keep the tennis ball in the basket (PS it always falls through).
Not a bad course from a disc golf standpoint with some fun shots and unique holes. There are 2 spots where safety might be an issue and that is always a negative, and truthfully, I think both spots could have been avoided with just minor tweaking of one basket location and one tee location.
Not a bad course from a disc golf standpoint with some fun shots and unique holes. There are 2 spots where safety might be an issue and that is always a negative, and truthfully, I think both spots could have been avoided with just minor tweaking of one basket location and one tee location.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Pros: -Difficult to lose a disc
-Plenty of trees/obstacles to make the course more enjoyable
-Great having a hyzer shot on hole 3 to make a 90 degree left turn
-Baskets are well maintained/are in great condition
-Easy parking
-Signs are one of the best I have seen along with the nice sized tees
-Most holes are straight forward (except for hole 3) so makes it great for beginners
-Plenty of trees/obstacles to make the course more enjoyable
-Great having a hyzer shot on hole 3 to make a 90 degree left turn
-Baskets are well maintained/are in great condition
-Easy parking
-Signs are one of the best I have seen along with the nice sized tees
-Most holes are straight forward (except for hole 3) so makes it great for beginners
Cons: -Risk of landing in yards or in a baseball game. Hole 4 is right next to a row of houses and 7 plays right down the right field line of a baseball field.
-Discs that land over a fence need to be retrieved properly by going around the block and letting the company know (that's what the sign says on the fence). You will be prosecuted for trespassing (also on the sign)
-Many of the holes are just par 3's. I mean, par is a 29. That's all par 3's and 2 par 4's. The par 4's aren't even that difficult compared to the 3's. Makes for a quick, short game
-There's a busy road behind hole 9 (Beisterfield road). A very possible overthrow on this par 3 means possible disc being run over.
-Discs that land over a fence need to be retrieved properly by going around the block and letting the company know (that's what the sign says on the fence). You will be prosecuted for trespassing (also on the sign)
-Many of the holes are just par 3's. I mean, par is a 29. That's all par 3's and 2 par 4's. The par 4's aren't even that difficult compared to the 3's. Makes for a quick, short game
-There's a busy road behind hole 9 (Beisterfield road). A very possible overthrow on this par 3 means possible disc being run over.
Other Thoughts: Only played once, but it wasn't terrible. As a beginner still, the course was pretty fun at times. I would've played again if it wasn't 99 degrees outside and I just wanted to go back inside. If you're in the area, come try it out. Otherwise, don't make a terribly long drive
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
NOT very beginner friendly
Pros: -Ample Parking
-Nice park
-Nice park
Cons: I found the course to be very intimidating for a beginner such as myself. It was literally my third time ever playing when I played this course and it was a somewhat nerve wracking experience. First off, saying that this park was designed specifically for disc golf is extremely misleading. It's a multi use park like any other... there are tennis courts, a walking trail, a baseball diamond, and a childrens playground. As I said, I'm a beginner, and I'm still trying to work out my drive's tendency to bank hard left like a hyzer... with that in mind, heres my experience at the park
Hole 1: Almost into the tennis courts, with a doubles match going on
Hole 2: Actually lost my drive over the fence(please feel free to laugh, because that's an impressively bad drive)
Hole 3: I skipped all together. It's a blind dog leg, you throw it either into the trees, into a fence, or 15 feet in ffront of you to try and line up your next shot. If you throw a hyzer too hard, you'll end up in the children's playground.
Holes 4 & 5: Bordered by private yards, and my disc went into one on 5.
Hole 7: borders e foul line on the baseball diamond, and my disc got pretty close. while a softball game was underway
Hole 9: A long drive here will put you on Biesterfield
Hole 1: Almost into the tennis courts, with a doubles match going on
Hole 2: Actually lost my drive over the fence(please feel free to laugh, because that's an impressively bad drive)
Hole 3: I skipped all together. It's a blind dog leg, you throw it either into the trees, into a fence, or 15 feet in ffront of you to try and line up your next shot. If you throw a hyzer too hard, you'll end up in the children's playground.
Holes 4 & 5: Bordered by private yards, and my disc went into one on 5.
Hole 7: borders e foul line on the baseball diamond, and my disc got pretty close. while a softball game was underway
Hole 9: A long drive here will put you on Biesterfield
Other Thoughts: I'm sure this is a decent course for an Amature, and probably boring for an advanced player, but ultra-beginners like myself will probably be more comfortable at other places in the area that are more open (like Lombard Commons). I still gave it a 2.5 brcause I dom't think it's reviews should suffer because of my biased opinion. And, I'll probably be back after I'm more confident with my control
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
A well-balanced course
Pros: Allows a player to use their full set of skills - from throwing precisely to throwing far. A low likelihood of losing discs, unless thrown up in a tree. A beginner or a player without much power (like myself) will find this course to be a fair challenge. You don't need he-man strength to do well here.
Cons: A lot of geese and their droppings were on the course. People messing around near the softball field may get in the way at #17.
Other Thoughts: I last played this course in 1992. At that time, the 30ft tall netting wasn't in place at #3. The course seems better and nicer now. The tee boxes provide good grip and are almost comically large. The grass around the baskets is worn away and can be muddy. A sort of mat has been placed at the base of most of the baskets.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Quick 9
Pros: You can play these 9 holes 3 times in an hour. Forgiving, most of the time. Lots of trees. Easy course, good for beginners.
Cons: Lots going on here, Tennis, Baseball, Playground, etc. Hole 3 doesn't make sense, a 90 degree bend around a 30' high fence that reads do not enter. Lots of traffic, and some tees in the fairway of other holes.
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Great Walk in the Park
Pros: I really enjoyed playing Clark Park and in my opinion it fell just short of being given a 3.5 rating. The Park itself is small, but very scenic in a great location near woodfield mall. There are baseball fields nearby, and there are beautiful pines and other nice looking trees. As far as disc golf goes:
*Trees are strategically placed to make almost every drive off the tee a fun challenge! The holes force a variety of shots.
*Great big concrete teepads
*Often, the wind is only a major factor in wide open courses. This course is an example of one with lots of trees AND lots of wind, which adds to the challenge of the course.
*Accessible for beginners, but experienced players will also have fun with the different lines demanded
Favorite Hole: 4
*Trees are strategically placed to make almost every drive off the tee a fun challenge! The holes force a variety of shots.
*Great big concrete teepads
*Often, the wind is only a major factor in wide open courses. This course is an example of one with lots of trees AND lots of wind, which adds to the challenge of the course.
*Accessible for beginners, but experienced players will also have fun with the different lines demanded
Favorite Hole: 4
Cons: As I said, I really wanted to give this course a higher rating than 3, but a few things prevented me from doing so.
*Several tee signs were missing.
*Had I not read about hole 3 on this website prior to my visit I would have thrown at the wrong basket (the pin is way left of where the tee is facing)
*Parking here is not great.
*Not a whole lot of distance challenge here, experienced throwers will have a harder time with the lines they have to hit on their drives rather than the ability to get it the right distance
*Several tee signs were missing.
*Had I not read about hole 3 on this website prior to my visit I would have thrown at the wrong basket (the pin is way left of where the tee is facing)
*Parking here is not great.
*Not a whole lot of distance challenge here, experienced throwers will have a harder time with the lines they have to hit on their drives rather than the ability to get it the right distance
Other Thoughts: A few more things to mention that I'm not sure how to classify:
*Decent baskets: Not terrible, not amazing
*Your second shot will most likely be a clear shot at the basket. This is not an elite tournament course where an errant drive could mean taking a 5 or 6 on a hole.
*If Clark Park Disc Golf Course was somehow located on a bigger plot of land and a back 9 was built similar to the 9 that actually exist, I would easily give it a 3.5 or a 4.0
I will definitely visit Clark Park again soon! It is a fun course that can easily be completed in 40 mins. And even though it literally is a walk in the park, you will be challenged here!
*Decent baskets: Not terrible, not amazing
*Your second shot will most likely be a clear shot at the basket. This is not an elite tournament course where an errant drive could mean taking a 5 or 6 on a hole.
*If Clark Park Disc Golf Course was somehow located on a bigger plot of land and a back 9 was built similar to the 9 that actually exist, I would easily give it a 3.5 or a 4.0
I will definitely visit Clark Park again soon! It is a fun course that can easily be completed in 40 mins. And even though it literally is a walk in the park, you will be challenged here!
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Pros: -Concrete tee pads
-Mix of lengths most on the shorter side
-Design brings trees into play on everyhole, you will need a variety of shots to adjust
-Mix of lengths most on the shorter side
-Design brings trees into play on everyhole, you will need a variety of shots to adjust
Cons: -Small park that gets crowded on the weekends
Other Thoughts: A couple long ones to test the accuracy and distance but shorter ones to too that are still tough. I have a blast here everytime unless there's a softball game. (those are some inconsiderate parents)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros: The main billing for Clark Park in the Chicago suburbs was always that it was "specifically designed/landscaped for disc golf". While this is interesting, you probably won't really notice it as it looks like any other niner in the Chicagoland area. Most holes are under 200' and only one hole really requires a driver off the tee. The mix of holes incorporates a very nice variety of shots using the little bit of (man-made?) elevation and really nice scattered areas of trees. The park is nearly always nicely maintained everytime that I have played it and after visiting this summer, I was quite impressed that all of the trees have grown up nicely in the past few years - this makes the course a bit more challenging than when it was initially designed. In addition to the very nice upkeep, the teepads are HUGE slabs of really grippy concrete (perhaps much bigger than is necessary for such a short course).
Cons: The obvious con to this course is the lack of appropriate challenge for experienced players. While I agree with the previous reviewer who said that this is one of the better/best nine hole courses in the Chicagoland area, it still isn't able to challenge advanced or pro level players and because of the one tee pad/one basket design, there isn't much to enhance the replay-ability of the course.
Other Thoughts: Clark Park is a nice place to practice one's midrange game and to play around and experiment with new shots where the scattered trees allow players to choose from several (rather easy) routes. As stated above, this is one of the nicer of the many, many nine hole courses near Chicago and is worth a play but certainly not worth going out of one's way to hit up.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Pros: This is a shorter, easy course in a nice city park. While the course lacks challenge, it's still a pretty enjoyable place to play a quick round or two.
The course has a nice visual appeal, it was very clean and well-kept both times I played. Large trees are scattered throughout the park that come in to play on a few holes
The tee pads here are huge and nice signs are present on all holes.
The course has been pretty crowded when I've played, but most holes are quick and the flow of the course is pretty good, so despite the crowds I didn't find myself having to wait very long.
The course has a nice visual appeal, it was very clean and well-kept both times I played. Large trees are scattered throughout the park that come in to play on a few holes
The tee pads here are huge and nice signs are present on all holes.
The course has been pretty crowded when I've played, but most holes are quick and the flow of the course is pretty good, so despite the crowds I didn't find myself having to wait very long.
Cons: As is the case with most multi-use park 9-holers, there's just not a lot of difficulty. Most shots here are in the low to mid 200s with only two holes are over 300ft, so if you're a player who likes to air it out, this course won't do much for you. Trees provide obstacles on most holes, but not enough to provide any legitimate difficulty.
The tee for hole #8 is almost directly in the fairway of #2. When throwing at #2 you may have to wait for players throwing on #8 and visa versa. Dumb. #7 also shoots back towards this area, so you should be on the look out for discs in this area.
The tee for hole #8 is almost directly in the fairway of #2. When throwing at #2 you may have to wait for players throwing on #8 and visa versa. Dumb. #7 also shoots back towards this area, so you should be on the look out for discs in this area.
Other Thoughts: Overall, this a simple, but enjoyable course. There is a pretty high concentration of decent courses in this area of the suburbs, so you can knock out 4 or 5 courses in a single day pretty easily.
The first tee is next to the tennis courts. There is no parking lot, but there's parking on the street.
The first tee is next to the tennis courts. There is no parking lot, but there's parking on the street.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
One of the best Chicago 9's
2-4 
6/24/2010 
6/25/2010
Review By: Countchunkula 
Played: 98 Reviewed: 38 Exp: 7 Years
This review was updated on 7/4/2012
Pros: Huge concrete tees on many holes (~10 x 15'), standard size concrete for the rest. Baskets are in nice shape. Decent length when compared to local competition. No totally wide open holes (around here almost all the courses have at least two of these, usually ~200'). Enjoyable course, with the exception of hole 3 all of the holes were fun. Good variety of shots, I threw RHBH, RHFH, and even a thumber. The tee signs that were still there were very descriptive.
Cons: This course has some safety issues. The most obvious being that hole 3's teepad is 20' directly behind hole 2's basket. I have seen a few dangerous tee locations, but this has to be one of the worst. What really gets me though is hole 3 is a bad hole. The fairway is straight for about 50-70' then turns 90 degrees left for the final 160-180'. There is a 30' high fence on the inside of the dogleg. They could have reconfigured this hole to make the tee safer, and at the same time improve hole 3 (really, any change would improve this hole). A few of the holes play along or over the walking path. The path was pretty empty when I played, but on a nice day I can see long waits. Two of the holes play around a softball field, and there can be conflicts. Tee signs are missing on a few holes, including hole 1. It is not obvious where to go after hole 4. Hole 5's tee is across the playground to your right.
Other Thoughts: This is one of the best Chicago 9's. I would put this one up with Central Park/Oakbrook, Adler/Libertyville, and Lewis U/Romeoville. The tee for hole 1 is located off Biesterfield Road, just west of the tennis courts and right next to the walking path. It is one of the ~10' x 15' tees.
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