River Run DGC reviews
7
0
Beginning Player - Enjoyed It
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Sep 15, 2024
Played the course:once
Pros:
As a new player to the game I like this course as holes were not super long and had things I found challenging as a beginner.
Some holes had wider open fairways which did help me as I learn the game.
There was a mix of scenery from partially wooded, along a river, more open areas, etc.
Signage was pretty clear which is helpful.
Some holes had wider open fairways which did help me as I learn the game.
There was a mix of scenery from partially wooded, along a river, more open areas, etc.
Signage was pretty clear which is helpful.
Cons:
The tee boxes were a mix of surfaces and 1 hole didn't seem to have a clear area which was tee box area.
Other Thoughts:
I am a newbie and don't have much to compare to, but I enjoyed this course and will be back.
8
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EspressoPatronum
Gold level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
19.4 years
316 played
302 reviews
Sometimes, the name just fits
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 8, 2024
Played the course:once
Pros:
- nice red banded DISCatcher baskets in pristine shape
- mostly wooded with some decent technical challenge
- cool setting along Kishwaukee River with some play near water
- course flow is mostly intuitive and straightforward
- map on each sign shows hole's relative position on course
- some wildness in the rough (pro or con? you decide)
- park seems fairly well maintained
- parking area includes porta potty and garbage cans
- multi use park but area is mostly devoted to disc golf
- a few longer holes to create a mix of lengths
- mosquitoes are surprisingly minimal compared to nearby courses
- mostly wooded with some decent technical challenge
- cool setting along Kishwaukee River with some play near water
- course flow is mostly intuitive and straightforward
- map on each sign shows hole's relative position on course
- some wildness in the rough (pro or con? you decide)
- park seems fairly well maintained
- parking area includes porta potty and garbage cans
- multi use park but area is mostly devoted to disc golf
- a few longer holes to create a mix of lengths
- mosquitoes are surprisingly minimal compared to nearby courses
Cons:
- natural tees
- tee signs are a bit basic (maps do not show actual hole details)
- mostly flat
- no navigation aids
- some may find the course too short
- a few holes play too close to walking path
- tee signs are a bit basic (maps do not show actual hole details)
- mostly flat
- no navigation aids
- some may find the course too short
- a few holes play too close to walking path
Other Thoughts:
River Run DGC in Genoa was a pleasant surprise in an otherwise fairly lackluster area for disc golf. This course is nothing that will blow you away, but I found it relatively quick-moving and fun with a cool setting along the river. While most holes don't interact directly with the river, some do play near it and one of the baskets allows for an overthrow right into the water.
While mostly flat, the wooded nature of this course allows for some decent technical challenge which balances out the relatively short length. This is a nice enough park and while the course equipment and amenities here were just ok overall, the baskets were excellent and very new. The course follows a fairly obvious woodchippy trail through the woods and most of the navigation was intuitive, although some next tee signs would be beneficial at times.
This is a course where you definitely can shoot for some birdies, and while some shot shaping will be required, fairways are far from tight and punishing. The rough is a bit wild with some undergrowth and ferns, but it's not too bad and for me, it added to the rustic feel and appeal of this course. I don't love the natural tees but this also isn't a course where explosive power is needed, so not that big a deal. I can't imagine this course gets too crowded either.
The tee signs were interesting here - they highlighted the hole you were currently on, but every one had a repeat of the same map of the entire course. While this is very nice for situational awareness/navigation, it tells you almost nothing about the hole you are currently on. I like course maps repeated a few times throughout the course where warranted, but having this setup on every hole was a bit odd.
Overall, I really enjoyed my quick round here and would play this course again if I were in the area. The other nearby courses left a bit to be desired, and were insanely thick with mosquitoes on a humid July morning. River Run, despite being near water, was remarkably insect-free which was both surprising and refreshing. This place is worth checking out if you're in the area and want to get a quick run in with a respectable, if moderate at best, degree of challenge.
While mostly flat, the wooded nature of this course allows for some decent technical challenge which balances out the relatively short length. This is a nice enough park and while the course equipment and amenities here were just ok overall, the baskets were excellent and very new. The course follows a fairly obvious woodchippy trail through the woods and most of the navigation was intuitive, although some next tee signs would be beneficial at times.
This is a course where you definitely can shoot for some birdies, and while some shot shaping will be required, fairways are far from tight and punishing. The rough is a bit wild with some undergrowth and ferns, but it's not too bad and for me, it added to the rustic feel and appeal of this course. I don't love the natural tees but this also isn't a course where explosive power is needed, so not that big a deal. I can't imagine this course gets too crowded either.
The tee signs were interesting here - they highlighted the hole you were currently on, but every one had a repeat of the same map of the entire course. While this is very nice for situational awareness/navigation, it tells you almost nothing about the hole you are currently on. I like course maps repeated a few times throughout the course where warranted, but having this setup on every hole was a bit odd.
Overall, I really enjoyed my quick round here and would play this course again if I were in the area. The other nearby courses left a bit to be desired, and were insanely thick with mosquitoes on a humid July morning. River Run, despite being near water, was remarkably insect-free which was both surprising and refreshing. This place is worth checking out if you're in the area and want to get a quick run in with a respectable, if moderate at best, degree of challenge.
14
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DeanMoriarty
Silver level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
7.5 years
699 played
40 reviews
A River Runs Through It 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 13, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
- Good layout that requires a variety of different shots, left to right and right to left. Hole 1 has the river right behind the basket so players must be careful not to overthrow. Three, four, and six also have water hazards near the pins.
- Equipment are nice Discatchers which catch great and are brand spankin' new. The course now finally has what I believe are perm signage which gives good enough info (par and distance).
- Adequate parking as well as a bathroom in the parking lot.
- Short, quick, sweet pitch and putt good for warming up the arms and legs before taking on some of the other courses nearby or on your way out to Rockford if you're coming from the Chicagoland area.
- Equipment are nice Discatchers which catch great and are brand spankin' new. The course now finally has what I believe are perm signage which gives good enough info (par and distance).
- Adequate parking as well as a bathroom in the parking lot.
- Short, quick, sweet pitch and putt good for warming up the arms and legs before taking on some of the other courses nearby or on your way out to Rockford if you're coming from the Chicagoland area.
Cons:
- Grass teepads which as of right now, are fine but eventually they will get worn down and teeing off will be a lot less safe. Not quite sure if cement teepads are in order but those would bump this up to a 3/5.
- Short technical wooded course with none of the holes going over 350 so advanced players might get a little bored.
- I can imagine this one might be a little rough during the summertime if you happen to get off the fairways or get a bad kick from a tree.
- Short technical wooded course with none of the holes going over 350 so advanced players might get a little bored.
- I can imagine this one might be a little rough during the summertime if you happen to get off the fairways or get a bad kick from a tree.
Other Thoughts:
River Run DGC is a short and technical wooded course which is still in it's infancy. I had a great time playing this one on my way out to the Rockford area. It's by no means a destination course but it's definitely a solid 2.5 course that I wish I lived closer to.