Cordova, IL

Cordova Park

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AHagglund
Experience: 17 years 77 played 19 reviews
1.00 star(s)

We'll have to agree to disagree. 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 14, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) For all its faults, it's actually pretty challenging for a 9 hole. Definitely one of the longer 9-hole courses I've seen.
2) Course has good upkeep...baskets catch well, park is mowed, etc.

Cons:

1) As has been noted, the distances on the signs are waaaayyy off. Thank the lord I didn't trust the sign on hole 3 that listed the hole at 345 feet, because a 345 foot shot would have zoomed past the pin and put me 100 feet deep in a marsh. Some of the signs are, by my estimates, almost 200' off.
2)Probably the most poorly laid-out course I have ever seen. Holes 6-9 seem like the tees and pins were haphazardly placed without paying any consideration to lines or shot shaping. Worse yet, these holes also play over the top of one another! Hole 7's basket is in Hole 6's fairway. Hole 2 is completely by itself, and you have to retrace the entire length of the hole, then cross the parking lot to get to hole 3. Hole 9, the last hole, finishes at just about the furthest point in the entire park from your car.
3) I didn't have fun. Lots of anxiety, though:
"If i'm even two feet off the fairway, I'll never find my disc again."
"Is that the basket, or is it that one over there?"
"The sign says there is a pin 300' away but I don't see it...it must be down there?"
etc.
4) No memorable shots or holes.

Other Thoughts:

Unless my car breaks down while passing through Cordova, I will not play here again.
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MrKerr
Experience: 16.9 years 10 played 1 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Kerr-dova Civic Center 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 18, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

As an avid disc golfer, I can honestly say that this is THE MOST humbling course that is listed as all par 3 sign pars (that I've played) ... The first 4 or 5 holes are birdie opportunities but the last holes (especially 6) are easily par 4s and 5s.. Anything close to zero is a solid round.

Cons:

The distances on the signs are way off, several laughably so. Holes 6-9 really challenge your ability to play a smart drive for a good par opportunity off your second throw... Several trees along the way will eventually lead you to try new paths, roller shots, etc.

Other Thoughts:

Personally, I love that this course was created in a park that I grew up around. I live nearby so I've played the course 50+ times since it was created, with three rounds of -2 that I was so happy about I started texting friends right away. Hole 6 is the most rewarding three I've ever had and the course has definitely improved my game at other parks in the Quad City area, such as Prospect Park, Richmond Hill, and Eastern Avenue Park. Check it out!!!
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TRyan
Experience: 15.9 years 119 played 3 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Neat 9 Hole 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 23, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Flat, lightly wooded, water run-off, uses the trees well,
distances vary, slight elevation changes.

Cons:

Holes 1 & 2 are separate from holes 3 - 9.
Hole 9 ends at the furthest place from parking.

Other Thoughts:

We thought some of the distances were off.
Hole 1 plays off the corner of the tennis court, and two is easily found after.
Hole 3 plays off the corner of the of parking/lodge parking, past the rolle bolle shelter, and over bridge.
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