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Fairfield, IA

Chautauqua City Park - Old Layout

3.335(based on 6 reviews)
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lazy42
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Experience: 14.9 years 40 played 39 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Pleasantly Surprised 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 10, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Multi-use park, lots of fully grown trees. Course had some elevation, which is rare for many 9 hole courses. Very interesting thought out holes. # 3 is where it really takes off. Nice long slight downhill hole, with drop offs and rough behind and on each side of the pin. 5 is a nice tight narrow shot over a ravine, and a bridge to get you across. Don't over shoot though, or you'll be throwing back up to save yourself. 8 is a difficult shot, as there is no straight way to get there, either a hyzer or anhyzer, with lots of trouble on the right, a little safer on the left.

Cons:

Missing signs when I played, though maybe by now those have been replaced. Busy park, and with the park being so small, I felt myself worrying about everything else in and around the park. No room for expansion. Navigation was difficult for the first three holes, after that it was fine. Caught up to a large group of people, really weren't interested in allowing me to pass. I could have been done (solo round) in 30 min, but it took me 25 min for the last 4 holes. Looking back, I should have skipped a hole or two and then went back to finish, but being my first time there; I didn't feel comfortable with this. I didn't like the location of the signs relative to the tee boxes, I remember warming up (waiting on the group in front of me) and on my practice swing I smacked one of the signs. Yes it was my fault, but the signs are really close to the tee pads.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the layout of this course. I didn't think much of it after not being able to find hole 1, and when I did it was missing a sign. But as I started to play I ran into some really great holes. You can get a couple of quick rounds in, and not take up too much time. Nice playground so you could bring the family and all would be happy. Surly a course worth checking out if you're in the vicinity, you will definitely have a good time if you stop for a round or two.
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