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Hole #6 (Taken 11/2010)
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Pros: - Twin Creeks, aptly named, is sandwiched into a small park tucked behind a playground. A highway bounds the course to one side. One of the two drainage streams bisects the property in half. Roughly half the course resides on one side and the remainder on the other. A fenced in brick building bounds one side of the park on the far side, creating a unique fence shot.
- Elevation. There's enough minor ups and downs here to keep things interesting. #2's short downhill acerun provides some excitement, while #3's elevated long tee and #8's slightly sloped green do their best to keep this course from falling into the hopelessly flat category.
- Water. While nothing major and easily avoided, the two creeks do pose a minor hazard, especially on #5.
- HUGE concrete tees. Similar if not identical to Willow Stream's pads.
- The park was empty and seems like a great spot for field and putting practice.
- Elevation. There's enough minor ups and downs here to keep things interesting. #2's short downhill acerun provides some excitement, while #3's elevated long tee and #8's slightly sloped green do their best to keep this course from falling into the hopelessly flat category.
- Water. While nothing major and easily avoided, the two creeks do pose a minor hazard, especially on #5.
- HUGE concrete tees. Similar if not identical to Willow Stream's pads.
- The park was empty and seems like a great spot for field and putting practice.
Cons: - Cramped. Fun enough if you're the only group there; a nightmare if not. Right off the bat, #1 and 4's baskets are waaay too close to each other. #'s 5, 6, and 7 all overlap to some degree as they play back and forth through the property, as do #'s 2 and 3. Yikes!
- #8 plays along a fence (on the left). Experienced players will mostly avoid this hazard, but beginners could easily lose discs over the fence on errant shots. Personally, I really like this hole as it creates some
artificial hazard; however, the "irretrievable factor" for a beginner style course is fairly harsh.
- #'s 2 and 3 throw over what look to be a frequently flooded area.
- The nearby highway takes pretty much all of the "tucked away seclusion" vibe Twin Creeks was desperately trying to give off.
- #8 plays along a fence (on the left). Experienced players will mostly avoid this hazard, but beginners could easily lose discs over the fence on errant shots. Personally, I really like this hole as it creates some
artificial hazard; however, the "irretrievable factor" for a beginner style course is fairly harsh.
- #'s 2 and 3 throw over what look to be a frequently flooded area.
- The nearby highway takes pretty much all of the "tucked away seclusion" vibe Twin Creeks was desperately trying to give off.
Other Thoughts: - Relatively short in distance. Only #'s 5, 6, and 7 get anywhere near 300'. Long pads on #'s 3 and 7 help mitigate this issue a bit.
- Crowded design induced safety hazards, skeezy "creeks," janky fence shots, noisy highways, and flooded holes. No thanks.
- Crowded design induced safety hazards, skeezy "creeks," janky fence shots, noisy highways, and flooded holes. No thanks.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Report this Review Wet and Tiring
Pros: -Good for beginners
-Variety of distances for the holes
-There are 2 tees for hole 3, looks like because the basin the hole plays in has a tendency to flood up.
-Trees are in good positions, enough to add an obstacle, but not so much to be a pain
-Holes 8 and 9 require both a right hyzer shot then a right anhyzer shot
-Baskets are upheld well. They are in good condition
-Variety of distances for the holes
-There are 2 tees for hole 3, looks like because the basin the hole plays in has a tendency to flood up.
-Trees are in good positions, enough to add an obstacle, but not so much to be a pain
-Holes 8 and 9 require both a right hyzer shot then a right anhyzer shot
-Baskets are upheld well. They are in good condition
Cons: -Right away on hole 2, you drive the hole. You walk up and you hear SQUISH SQUISH as you walk and realize your sock is now wet. Yeah, hole 2 and three play over a very small retention basin and it ALWAYS has water in it.
-Holes are pretty short so not much of an overall challenge
-Right hyzer throws on hole 3, 4, and 5 can give you a slight problem with the overgrown plants by the creek. Haven't lost a disc yet, but it sure did take some time to find them
-Holes 7 and 8 there is, what looks to be, a public works water facility, that is fenced off. That's just calling your name for a disc to fly in there. It's camera protected so be sure to have a nice pearly smile when going in.
-Holes are pretty short so not much of an overall challenge
-Right hyzer throws on hole 3, 4, and 5 can give you a slight problem with the overgrown plants by the creek. Haven't lost a disc yet, but it sure did take some time to find them
-Holes 7 and 8 there is, what looks to be, a public works water facility, that is fenced off. That's just calling your name for a disc to fly in there. It's camera protected so be sure to have a nice pearly smile when going in.
Other Thoughts: Don't take a long drive to this course.. Not exactly worth the time. If you're close, then yea, great spot to kill some time.
Short and sweet
Pros: There is 2 tees on holes 3 and 9.
Nice concrete pads and signs. The baskets are solid.
Hole 7 finally lets you rip a hyzer.
Hyzers, straight shot, and 1 anhyzer shot required.
Nice concrete pads and signs. The baskets are solid.
Hole 7 finally lets you rip a hyzer.
Hyzers, straight shot, and 1 anhyzer shot required.
Cons: On of the shortest courses I've ever played. Holes 1-4 are all very easy 2s.
The fairways are all rather close together.
The fairways are all rather close together.
Other Thoughts: A very nice park just off of Buffalo Grove Road. Play this and Willow Stream a mile south for a fun hour with your disc golf buddies.
Short but nice equipment.
Pros: Twin Creeks Park is located in a very small park scattered with trees. It's a nice walk in the park with only a few places to lose discs. The grass is well manicured and a great place for beginners.
The baskets are very nice Mach 2's.
The tee pads are very large cement tee pads. Perfectly flat and super long.
There are adequate tee signs at every hole.
Holes #3 & #7 have a long cement tee pad and tee sign as well.
There are a good variety of beginner distances and shots required.
The baskets are very nice Mach 2's.
The tee pads are very large cement tee pads. Perfectly flat and super long.
There are adequate tee signs at every hole.
Holes #3 & #7 have a long cement tee pad and tee sign as well.
There are a good variety of beginner distances and shots required.
Cons: This course is very short and the holes are very close together. It won't challenge more skilled players and safety could be an issue.
The tee signs are installed right next to the tee pad and right in the middle. They didn't bother me since the tees are so large but it could affect others.
A fenced off area comes into play on hole #7 and hole #8. If you go over the fence you have to be skinny under to crawl under it or agile enough to climb it.
The tee signs are installed right next to the tee pad and right in the middle. They didn't bother me since the tees are so large but it could affect others.
A fenced off area comes into play on hole #7 and hole #8. If you go over the fence you have to be skinny under to crawl under it or agile enough to climb it.
Other Thoughts: This park has one of the most handicap friendly facilities i've ever seen. The baseball field is sweet! Check out the pictures.
http://buffalogrove.patch.com...n-creeks-park#photo-804351
http://buffalogrove.patch.com...n-creeks-park#photo-804351
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Nice long concrete teepads, but they are unnecessary for the majority of holes here as only 3 holes even exceed 300'
Nice Baskets and the park looked nice and clean.
Wasn't crowded at all the day I was there aside from a few dog walkers.
Easy to find and fairly easy to navigate since it's so small and open, but it would be easy to throw to the wrong basket if you never played there before because the holes are all so close together...
But if there's nobody else around you can just make up your own holes and throw to completely different baskets to mix things up. I had some fun with this and made a number of new holes to practice different shots. If this were my local course I would certainly make some improvised alternate tees to make the course more challenging.
Some well placed trees do atleast force you to carve lines on some holes, but most are just straight and open shots.
Hole #7 has two tees and the long tee requires a really accurate and dead straight drive if trying to shoot through the tunnel of trees, but other lines are available.
Hole #8 is a decent dogleg, just don't lose your disc over the fence.
Nice Baskets and the park looked nice and clean.
Wasn't crowded at all the day I was there aside from a few dog walkers.
Easy to find and fairly easy to navigate since it's so small and open, but it would be easy to throw to the wrong basket if you never played there before because the holes are all so close together...
But if there's nobody else around you can just make up your own holes and throw to completely different baskets to mix things up. I had some fun with this and made a number of new holes to practice different shots. If this were my local course I would certainly make some improvised alternate tees to make the course more challenging.
Some well placed trees do atleast force you to carve lines on some holes, but most are just straight and open shots.
Hole #7 has two tees and the long tee requires a really accurate and dead straight drive if trying to shoot through the tunnel of trees, but other lines are available.
Hole #8 is a decent dogleg, just don't lose your disc over the fence.
Cons: Just too small of a park to fit this many holes... they are all crammed in and too close together.
Could be dangerous on a busy day... tee pads are too close to many of the baskets and fairways overlap in many places.
First 4 holes are pretty lame and pretty much just serve as a warm-up for the back 5, but I did get my first ace ever on hole #2!
I could also see hole #2 being a muddy mess after any rain as it lies in a little basin behind a ballfield.
Could be dangerous on a busy day... tee pads are too close to many of the baskets and fairways overlap in many places.
First 4 holes are pretty lame and pretty much just serve as a warm-up for the back 5, but I did get my first ace ever on hole #2!
I could also see hole #2 being a muddy mess after any rain as it lies in a little basin behind a ballfield.
Other Thoughts: Holes 5-9 are a welcome departure from the front holes by adding some additional distance and obstacles. Great course for anyone just getting into the game but don't come looking for any real challenge. You really only need a putter to play here, but you could easily work in a mid or maybe a fairway driver on a few holes. I'd think this course would be much better if they actually had less holes and just focused more on a few well designed and more difficult holes that could be spaced out a little more. But I give credit to the designer for trying to make the most of such a small space. If your the only one there, I'd recommend trying to play from Teepad #1 to basket #2 for a nice hyzer along the outfield fence of the baseball field and from teepad #9 to basket #6 which is hiding on the other side of a few tall shrubs. Not a great course in general but it's in good shape atleast and I'd say it's worth a round if you happen to be in the area.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Beginner Level
Pros: Great baskets and tees. A couple of the holes are really fun. I'm not sure but I think it was hole 5 that was my favorite. It's about 300ft, with a creek off to the left and one tree dead center of the fairway. A nice s-curve (backhand or forehand) should get you close to the pin. Holes 5-9 surprise you after playing the first four. They are much longer, and although they are very close together, they all offer some decent shots.
Cons: The tee signs are very confusing. The basket for hole 9 was also removed for some reason. If there were more then a couple of people playing, it would be very easy to get hit, pins are very close to tees and fairways touch each other. There probably should be only six holes here instead. Not sure if I like the 8th hole fence shot. Just personal preference though. The second hole also plays pretty close to a baseball field.
Other Thoughts: This course is definitely not a waste of time. It's great for beginners, and there are a couple of fun shots for a more experienced player. The course doesn't seem to be crowded at all, so it's a good place for a quick, uninterrupted round.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Meh....
Pros: - Stellar long cement tee pads
- Good Tee Signs
- Easy flow
- Holes 5-7 were actually pretty cool, or maybe its just cause all the other holes were so lame these stood out.
- Designer seemed like he actually plays disc. Probably the best possible course for the land available
- A couple of holes have pro tees that make them much better.
- Good Tee Signs
- Easy flow
- Holes 5-7 were actually pretty cool, or maybe its just cause all the other holes were so lame these stood out.
- Designer seemed like he actually plays disc. Probably the best possible course for the land available
- A couple of holes have pro tees that make them much better.
Cons: - A pitch-n-putt
- Holes 1, 2, and 4 are really lame. You have to be careful not to overthrow them with your putter
- Too small of a park for a descent 9 holes
- So!!! many better courses to play in the area
- Holes 1, 2, and 4 are really lame. You have to be careful not to overthrow them with your putter
- Too small of a park for a descent 9 holes
- So!!! many better courses to play in the area
Other Thoughts: I'm not going to spend much time on this review. The course doesn't deserve it. The only reason I played it is because me and a buddy are playing in a doubles tournament here. After the tournament I highly doubt I will be back until the next one a year later.
Favorite Hole # 7 - I think it was just over 300' from the long pad. You have 3 viable lines. Easiest is a high hyzer that flirts with a tall fence. The next is a tight gentle s-curve through a tight initial gap about 75' out. It then opens up immediately to the right with the tree line running the length of the hole on the lleft. Your 3rd option is a roller but you have to be careful of the hump down the middle of the fairway.
Favorite Hole # 7 - I think it was just over 300' from the long pad. You have 3 viable lines. Easiest is a high hyzer that flirts with a tall fence. The next is a tight gentle s-curve through a tight initial gap about 75' out. It then opens up immediately to the right with the tree line running the length of the hole on the lleft. Your 3rd option is a roller but you have to be careful of the hump down the middle of the fairway.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Beginner/Intermediate
Pros: - Very nice tee pads, baskets and signs
- Some longer holes to ensure it's not all approach shots. Alternate tees help this out big time.
- Shorter holes have some kind of trick - trees/fence in the way, slight downshot/upshot. Still, these holes are very, very short and usually very easy.
- Two creeks will punish really bad shots; usually not a factor except on #3.
- Usually a ghost town, with a much nicer course right down the road. I always play some of my own alternate tees if nobody else is around.
- Some longer holes to ensure it's not all approach shots. Alternate tees help this out big time.
- Shorter holes have some kind of trick - trees/fence in the way, slight downshot/upshot. Still, these holes are very, very short and usually very easy.
- Two creeks will punish really bad shots; usually not a factor except on #3.
- Usually a ghost town, with a much nicer course right down the road. I always play some of my own alternate tees if nobody else is around.
Cons: - Not much thought needed for most holes. See the basket, throw the disc. #1 and #7A/B (whichever is longer) do need some aim, but nothing too crazy.
- #2 is in a flood area, have never seen it unplayable, but it is inevitable.
- Big fence to shoot over on #8, and sometimes a shot that drifts right on #7 will find its way over. I am too big to slide under, but a smaller person will fit.
- #2 is in a flood area, have never seen it unplayable, but it is inevitable.
- Big fence to shoot over on #8, and sometimes a shot that drifts right on #7 will find its way over. I am too big to slide under, but a smaller person will fit.
Other Thoughts: - Right next to the road at some parts, which guarantees wind almost every round. Kind of annoying on such an accuracy-dependent course.
- First 4 are beginner holes, second 4 are intermediate. #9 is a joke if you can get the disc to curve right, good one to torment beginner RHBH players otherwise.
- If you don't like the wait at BG1 (Willow Stream), don't get frustrated. You can have BG2 (Twin Creeks) all to yourself most days.
- First 4 are beginner holes, second 4 are intermediate. #9 is a joke if you can get the disc to curve right, good one to torment beginner RHBH players otherwise.
- If you don't like the wait at BG1 (Willow Stream), don't get frustrated. You can have BG2 (Twin Creeks) all to yourself most days.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Short, but Sweet
Pros: - Minimal elevation (small retention basin) that is better then nothing.
- Decent variety in distance.
- Trees create some defined fairways.
- Large concrete teepads
- Great signs with par, distance, and a small picture
- Baskets are in great condition with hole number marked on top.
- A few alternate tee pads (#3 and #7) that provide experienced players with a little more of a challenge.
- Very beginner friendly
- Great place if you are looking for ace runs
- Decent variety in distance.
- Trees create some defined fairways.
- Large concrete teepads
- Great signs with par, distance, and a small picture
- Baskets are in great condition with hole number marked on top.
- A few alternate tee pads (#3 and #7) that provide experienced players with a little more of a challenge.
- Very beginner friendly
- Great place if you are looking for ace runs
Cons: - Some holes are straight short shots with no obstacles.
- Hole 2 plays close to a small baseball field.
- Holes 1-4 play nearly on top of each other and could get dangerous if there were several groups out at once.
- A few holes throw towards a street where if you overshoot the basket by 100' you are in the street.
- Generally, lacks "wow" factor.
- The retention basin portion gets really sloppy after rain.
- Hole 2 plays close to a small baseball field.
- Holes 1-4 play nearly on top of each other and could get dangerous if there were several groups out at once.
- A few holes throw towards a street where if you overshoot the basket by 100' you are in the street.
- Generally, lacks "wow" factor.
- The retention basin portion gets really sloppy after rain.
Other Thoughts: Though this course has all the proper equipment and is well put together, the design and area will never allow it to be a great course. I do believe however every disc golf course that is put together as well as this one has a purpose. It is a great place to take beginners and is a fun place to throw some ace runs and work on your short game. It really utilizes the space to the best of its ability. Don't expect anything great at this course but I applaud the Buffalo Grove Park District for putting in a second course and for maintaining it so well.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
upgrade happening here
Pros: Park putting down lots of new grass. This course should be lush looking in 2010.
Nice, long, concrete tees (for such a short course! :<).....4' X 12' Broomed perfectly for optimum traction as well.
Good signage.
Some fall-a-way greens.
A couple of "long"(er) tees have been added.
See cons for other areas of park that are being spruced up.
Nice, long, concrete tees (for such a short course! :<).....4' X 12' Broomed perfectly for optimum traction as well.
Good signage.
Some fall-a-way greens.
A couple of "long"(er) tees have been added.
See cons for other areas of park that are being spruced up.
Cons: Holes fairly uninteresting.
With that said, it should be noted that hole #1, for instance, is quite short....but, my playing partner had to do a KNEELING DRIVE (which, he amazingly, does well), and I had to use a low, thumber skip shot to get to pin, around/under trees. In addition, basket perched on top of ridge, with (slight) fall offs on both sides. So, even though most shots are pretty short and rather uninteresting, they have done pretty well with what they have. Seemed that more length could have been incorporated into design. (Park seems to be recognizing this as well).
Hole #3 basket missing. Some construction going on. They have added a visually appealing retaining wall near tee #3; and, a new, longer tee. Something is going on with the bucket area as well. Not sure what, at the moment. (We played #3 tee to #1 pin; which was another short hole, but brings the fall-a-way putt slightly back into another shot.)
With that said, it should be noted that hole #1, for instance, is quite short....but, my playing partner had to do a KNEELING DRIVE (which, he amazingly, does well), and I had to use a low, thumber skip shot to get to pin, around/under trees. In addition, basket perched on top of ridge, with (slight) fall offs on both sides. So, even though most shots are pretty short and rather uninteresting, they have done pretty well with what they have. Seemed that more length could have been incorporated into design. (Park seems to be recognizing this as well).
Hole #3 basket missing. Some construction going on. They have added a visually appealing retaining wall near tee #3; and, a new, longer tee. Something is going on with the bucket area as well. Not sure what, at the moment. (We played #3 tee to #1 pin; which was another short hole, but brings the fall-a-way putt slightly back into another shot.)
Other Thoughts: There's not enough room for this course to be rated much higher than this. However, the park's person's work here is very evident, and this is/will be a "nice walk in the park," for years to come.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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