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Archer's Park reviews
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Played on:Nov 11, 2022
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Archer's Park is the smaller of the two courses at Clinton State Park. What it lacks in variety it makes up for in challenge from the wind and OB.
The layout of the course is fairly intuitive, and the parts that may not be have mown paths to keep it obvious.
For being single-chain baskets, these Lightning DB-5s catch quite well. Didn't have any issues so long as the chains were hit.
Hole 3 is the outlier as a good hole. A small tree-lined tunnel down the right or a big hyzer to the left, and with it approaching 400ft it's a challenging addition to the course.
The layout of the course is fairly intuitive, and the parts that may not be have mown paths to keep it obvious.
For being single-chain baskets, these Lightning DB-5s catch quite well. Didn't have any issues so long as the chains were hit.
Hole 3 is the outlier as a good hole. A small tree-lined tunnel down the right or a big hyzer to the left, and with it approaching 400ft it's a challenging addition to the course.
Cons:
Biggest problem is the roads. Crossing three times on holes 2, 6, and 7 (although 6 is elevated so not as dangerous) and playing next to a road on all the others be it the main road or a parking lot access road. It's not the busiest state park, but it's not an ideal way to set up a course.
The righty forehand is the predominant line on the course. In fact, the only time I woudn't recommend it is on Hole 7 where the only gap is on the right of the fairway 100ft off the tee. Holes 1 and 2 have fair enough lines to the pin for both shots but after that the prairie grass will scare off most righty backhand players. I enjoyed it as a RHFH dominant thrower, but it will be nothing but frustrating for the majority of players.
The tees are two 3x5 foot "wipe your feet as you enter the store" style rugs staked down with tent stakes. They're a step up from dirt but over time some have become warped by the ground underneath or repeated footfalls.
The righty forehand is the predominant line on the course. In fact, the only time I woudn't recommend it is on Hole 7 where the only gap is on the right of the fairway 100ft off the tee. Holes 1 and 2 have fair enough lines to the pin for both shots but after that the prairie grass will scare off most righty backhand players. I enjoyed it as a RHFH dominant thrower, but it will be nothing but frustrating for the majority of players.
The tees are two 3x5 foot "wipe your feet as you enter the store" style rugs staked down with tent stakes. They're a step up from dirt but over time some have become warped by the ground underneath or repeated footfalls.
Other Thoughts:
Either you'll feel able to attack this course with your preferred shot, or hard-pressed to challenge for par. This would be an awful course to have a competition on due to the advantage given to one type of shot on 2/3 of the holes. Between that and risking discs to the tall grass and the road danger this isn't a great course for beginners as it seems to be tailored to. I would recommend most people just go straight to the 18-hole offering.
The hanging basket on 9 is nice, and it is the hole with the most trees to contend with, but again it's a right-finishing line or risk the prairie grass.
The park itself is a $5 entry fee only payable by card at a machine outside the park office. After that it's a mile down to a left turn then the archery range parking lot is on the right.
The hanging basket on 9 is nice, and it is the hole with the most trees to contend with, but again it's a right-finishing line or risk the prairie grass.
The park itself is a $5 entry fee only payable by card at a machine outside the park office. After that it's a mile down to a left turn then the archery range parking lot is on the right.
