-Most tee pads concrete and in good shape and size (see cons)
-Alternate pads really give different look, not just shorter
-Baskets OK
-Lots of elevation (see cons)
-Good signage
-Nice views off the bluffs of the Mississippi

-Dirt tee pad for #3, never found #5 short
-Navigation is clunky at times, use map/UDisc
-Lots of elevation, will give you a workout
-Rough can be very rough
-Lots of blind shots off the tee, high disc loss potential

Eagle Point Park hosts a good DGC along the bluffs of the Mississippi on the north end of Clinton, IA. The course is in the very northern park of this sprawling park. There is a lot of elevation to work with here, I see as both a pro and a con. It is a workout. The alternate pads here give most holes a very different look, not just a shorter version of the longs. Signage here is good with an OK depiction of the hole along with the pertinent info. There was at least one sitting on the ground, however. Navigation was a little tricky at times, first timers should take a map or use UDisc. Past notes of poor maintenance did not come into play, but I can definitely see where poor upkeep in the meadow areas could make disc loss chances even higher in long grass. There are a few tighter lines, (#4, #5, #16, #17), but most are open. There are lots of blind tee shots, so having a spotter isn't a bad idea. Lots of great views from the top. To add to the rating, for me, would be to add some benches, fix the minor signage issues and bring all pads to concrete. Overall, a workout with the elevation, lots of blind shots, a good challenge, may be a bit too much for the novice. I would possibly play here again, if in the area.

Course was nearly empty on a spring Friday at 1:00pm.
Lots of well-mowed grassy areas.
Most par 3's were relatively doable lengths from the back tees.
Two or three holes had mature trees blocking easy birdies.
The par 5 (to short basket) was fun to eagle twice!
A good walking workout. There is some elevation change.

-We thought it reasonable to send a driving spotter on most of the holes. The ground growth bordering the manicured fairways was a challenge to find discs. Practically impossible to play by yourself. You likely won't regret wearing long socks or pants.

-A few holes had blind shots, also requiring a spotter.

-Most people probably will want to apply bug spray during the growing season. Lots of gnats/mosquitoes ready for so few visitors.

- Hole #16 appeared to be new-ish with zero defined fairway visible. Good luck without a spotter.

-Hole #17 appeared to be new-ish with zero defined fairway visible. Need a spotter.

-Noticed only one or two garbage cans on entire course.
-Two or three holes need direction signs to the next tee.

This is not a beginner course. It should provide a decent challenge for most experienced amateur players. Without spotters, you will likely lose a disc.

I am a senior, short-driving lefty flicker and enjoyed the course. A well-placed 240' drive was more than adequate to navigate the course.