Buffalo Grove, IL

Twin Creeks Park

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EspressoPatronum
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Experience: 19.3 years 316 played 298 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Nothing Particularly Exciting 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

- nice full color tee signs with maps
- nice large concrete tees
- good quality baskets with gravel
- well maintained park, no garbage/debris anywhere
- 3 and 7 have dual tees, though they aren't very different
- some decent tree obstacles in an otherwise plain park
- restrooms on site

Cons:

- shared use park with baseball, tennis, walking paths, etc.
- lots of safety hazards
- holes 2 and 3 are in water retention area
- pars are ridiculously generous
- generally low level of challenge and variety
- course does not end near beginning at all

Other Thoughts:

Overall, both of Buffalo Grove's disc golf courses were very well maintained and it's clear the park district takes care of their properties. That said, this is another pretty typical Chicago 9 hole course with no real wow factor. While it was fine for a quick round, there's nothing about it I think I would remember a month from now.

Some people have commented on navigation, which in general I thought was fine except for not ending at the beginning of the course - a pretty basic design philosophy that was not followed here. The main issue is that the park is shared for so many uses and the holes are even somewhat tight to each other, allowing for some notably safety issues - though the park was very empty when I played.

Once again, the pars were way too generous, but that's a relatively minor complaint. The course is just very flat, open, and doesn't provide any challenge for even a moderately practiced individual. If you're nearby, it's fine to play. If you're a beginner, it's a good course to start learning the sport on - but that's about it.

As others have noted, the water pumping/sewage/whatever station with the high fence is a prime spot to lose a disc - I wouldn't want to try to get it out of there, and one hole has you throwing around a corner of this fence - not exactly what I'd consider an ideal obstacle, but I suppose they worked with the space they had.

All of these general comments about the course being rather ordinary aside, Buffalo Grove really does a nice job with these parks. There was never any garbage in sight, and the large concrete tees and color tee signs are high quality. Kudos to them for maintaining their property.
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DiscGolfer80
Experience: 5.3 years 57 played 56 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Quiet Little Gem 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 19, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Not too challenging, good for shaking off the rust from the winter. Easy to find next tee pad from disc cage.

Cons:

Holes #2 & #3 play thru a retention basin, will be difficult to play when there is standing water.

Holes seem tightly fit into a small area.

Parking will be tight once it gets warmer and people use the baseball field and other facilities on property.

Other Thoughts:

Did enjoy the main disc golf sign giving instructions on how to throw.
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Qikly
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Experience: 12.3 years 181 played 150 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Quick Neighborhood Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Twin Creeks Park is one of the numerous north-of-Chicago small park courses that makes for a quick and relatively unchallenging round. There are enough obstacles here - mostly trees, but some OB and more awkward artificial obstructions as well - to force a bit of line shaping and make you think a little. A few longer holes (300+ ft) that run amidst some long lanes of trees provide some needed increased challenge level and help keep this from being a straight pitch and putt. Sprawling tree branches on certain holes force some low shots and further help keep your interest.

The sheer number of nearby courses is itself a pro. You could play in the area from dawn to dusk without having to drive more than 3-5 miles between courses if you wanted. I mixed this and other such small nearby courses in with heavier hitters like Fairfield and the Fox courses just over the Wisconsin border on an all-day playing spree that was loads of fun in its size and variety.

Grooming seems good here. Parking is readily available and everything is easy to find.

Cons:

This is quite a small park even for nine holes. The design opted to make 3-4 respectable holes and shoehorn the rest in, so what you see is what you get, more or less.

There's a lot of possible conflict with non disc golfers. Walking paths weave throughout and seem much more trafficked than the course itself, and a baseball field sits adjacent to the opening holes. Playing here requires you to be sensitive to other park goers, even if there's only a few of them, given just how small the park is and just how central the course is within the park itself.

What looks to be a water pumping station sits next to a few holes with a high fence that threatens to snatch discs. The course design even utilizes this threat as an obstacle on one hole, which I'm not too keen on.

Other Thoughts:

There are worse choices for courses to bag than this one if you're traveling through the area. At the same time, nothing here is going to draw me back. Worth playing for a quick round that will add a notch to your belt, or a great practice spot if you live nearby.
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mrbro855
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Experience: 11.1 years 391 played 106 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Loved it!! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Disclaimer: Knew it was a short course going into it.
That said, I absolutely loved playing it. There were enough trees to make the shots be thought through.

The usual pros: BIG concrete Tee pads, good flow and use of what elevation there was there. Also, placed in a nice, scenic city park.

Baskets 2 and 3 were the only wide open throws. The rest were either protected by trees directly or the fairway had a line of them.

Several memorable holes:
#1 short but trees positioned in such a way you had to decide how to bend your throw.
#2 slightly longer but downhill into a recessed area.
#8 dog leg left over or around a public works fenced area. and
#9 blind dog leg right around the trees.

as stated earlier, just some fun holes to play!!

Cons:

The park packed these 9 holes into as tight an area as possible. I was playing solo, but could see where multiple players could cross paths.

Other Thoughts:

Hanging in Chicago for a couple of work weeks, trying to play as many courses as possible. This was course #9 so far and like the others, did not disappoint.
Won't give a 9 hole course higher than a 3. This one gets a 3 in my book!!
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The Valkyrie Kid
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Experience: 46.4 years 1562 played 1507 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Nifty Chicago 9'er! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 29, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

As you walk into Twin Creeks Park, the first thing you'll see is the coolest Little League Baseball Field this side of Williamsport, PA. The entire field is artificial surface. Oh, to be a little league ball player in Twin Peaks???? The park also has bocce ball courts, picnic area and a nice playground for the little ones.

The course has nice concrete tee pads and old school fiberglass tee signs. The baskets are DGA models with the red numbers. Each basket has an eight foot circle of crushed rocks. This prevents compacting the soil around the basket and really spruces up the course. The on-line map is excellent but not needed much.

The course starts out with 139' anhyser shot. That is the shortest hole on this course. Holes 6 & 7 both stretch out to 380'. # 8 is a 195' hyser throw around a tall fence. You could shimmer under to retrieve your disc if needed.

The course plays at a easy recreational level. It would be great for beginners.


Cons:

I understand the drainage is a major concern on this course. I played in late June and things were nice and dry. A couple of holes are missing signs.

Not much challenge here for better players.

Some holes are squeezed together in a fairly small area. Could be a safety hazard players don't yell "Fore" when throwing and other players are playing their round with binders on.

Other Thoughts:

This course is what the Chicago 9'er course looks like. It's in a lovely park in a nice suburban neighbor hood. It's not difficult but it's a lot of fun, is non-threatening and will get a ton of play. Will it host any big-time tournaments? Nope!
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rdubs99
Experience: 9.4 years 15 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2016 Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 6, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good location, accessible from Buffalo Grove neighborhoods and other surrounding communities.
-Tee pads are large, and in pretty good condition. Baskets are Mach 3s which are getting worn but they get the job done.
-Design makes for interesting golf, as the first 4 holes have good variety of elevation while the final 5 use trees and other obstacles to create a decent challenge. Favorite hole for me is 7, with an avenue of trees along the middle with the high fence along the right. There are still long tees on 3 and 7.
-Not very busy, usually.

Cons:

Main negative is the drainage problems at this place, and it is a big problem. The basin that holes 2 and 3 play in is often full of standing water, and the rest of the course is usually soggy as well. Given that the facility to the south looks like a water treatment facility, I'm skeptical about the quality of the water.
-Tee signs missing on a few holes, and the length on a few is faded, but the course is pretty self-explanatory, barring holes 8 and 9 (see below).
-Safety is an issue with the holes very close together.
-Not a ton of challenge.

Other Thoughts:

If it's rained or snowed in the last week to 10 days, bring boots or waterproof shoes when you play here. In my experience the course is nearly always flooded. Bring a map or check it on the site beforehand (it's up to date), as there are no maps/kiosks onsite.
-The first four holes are all relatively short but with some feature of the landscape in play. The basin that 2 and 3 play in is sometimes a lake, which depending on how you look at it either adds to the challenge or subtracts from the fun. 5, 6, and 7 are longer holes that still incorporate the landscape but allow for a bomb or too. 8 still plays a short hyzer dogleg around that fence. 9 is a longer dogleg, but back around the same way, rewarding a good forehand or strong anhyzer. The basket in the middle of the field near the 7 tee is hole #9, which I'll admit confused me the first time.
-This place is certainly not very busy in my experience, so that can certainly be a plus, but it falls short of Willow Stream and other courses within a 20-minute drive, thanks to the relative shortness and water issues.
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Jashwa
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Experience: 20.4 years 177 played 88 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2.2 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

I've lived in the Buffalo Grove area my entire life, and this course has been in the ground for seven years... I can't believe it took me seven years to play this course. Now that I've played it though, I am sure that I will be going back for casual rounds.

Twin Creeks is a simple pitch and putt course. It is a great place to bring a beginner. Here's what I liked

*Most holes are very easy and straightforward, but there are two longer holes in the middle of the round with enough trees to force some shot-shaping

*Hole 7 has a short tee and a long tee, and I highly recommend the long. It is a 380 ft shot with a tunnel option (kind of) or a safe, but less rewarding hyzer route

*Baskets and concrete teepads are in good condition

*A round here takes less than 30 minutes

*Easy navigation

*Far less crowded than its neighbor course in town, Willow Stream

*A few different things to do on site, including Pickleball, biking, and maybe swimming? I can't remember....

Cons:

*If you're looking for a challenging round of golf, this is not the right place to go. With the exception of holes 6 and 7 the course is one of the easiest I've played.

*If this course were to ever get crowded, there would be some serious safety issues, as the fairways come dangerously close to one another.

*Not a scenic park at all. Plays next to a water distribution plant or something, as well as a busy road and the backside of a residential neighborhood

Other Thoughts:

Now that I have played this course, I almost prefer it to Willow Stream. The golf itself is slightly less interesting, but there are not nearly as many people to deal with here.
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Three Putt
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Experience: 29.9 years 158 played 131 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Shooting Gallery 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 2, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Twin Creeks Park is a cool looking facility with a very nice ADA compliant play system and ball field. It seems like safety is a major concern of the Park District. Why they crammed a shooting-gallery disc golf course where players throw a each other all day into this otherwise well planned park is a mystery.

The course has nice DGA baskets and the classic Clark Park-inspired Northwest Suburbs Monolith tee pad that are long enough to land an airplane on. The tee signs are below average old DGA signs.

The shots range from ridiculously short (hole #1 is 139') to a healthy 380' from the #7 long tee. Holes #1-#4 are in a small area behind the ball field and are all short, holes #5-#7 shoot back and forth and have 300'+ distances, then #8-#9 revert back to <200' distances.

Cons:

Holes #1-#4 are crammed together. Hole # 2 shoots back toward the building/ball field and is so short that you could easily go long into those areas. #2 sits in a basin with the ball field drainage aimed at it; since the ball field is all artificial the water just rolls into the basin, often making #2 a muddy mess. All of these tees and baskets are too close together to be considered safe.

Holes #5-#7 are a bit better from a safety perspective, but they are still too close together. The are also basically the same shot, and it gets repetitive to throw the same shot three holes in a row.

Hole #8 is a short hyzer around a fence a la #3 at Clark Park. There doesn't seem to be a good way to get your disc back if you go over the fence. Hole #9 is a short blind anyzer from and elevated tee that shoots back at the # 7/#6 fairway. The course makes no attempt to wrap back toward the parking lot, so once you finish on #9 you have to walk past #7, #6, #5, #4 and #1 to get back to your car.

Other Thoughts:

The section of this course that holds #5-#9 is simply below average, but the shooting-gallery pitch 'n putt section that holds holes #1-#4 is beyond terrible. It was so bad I almost didn't go looking for the rest of the course. This course is simply a dud.
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ChrisMacG
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.8 years 230 played 33 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Good for the basics 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 14, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Probably one of the best 'introductory' level courses I've played in the area. Many short holes for those who haven't mastered distance, and none of the short holes are without some challenge. Great tee boxes and holes #3 and 7 both have long tees.

Cons:

The layout is cramped. The thumbnail rule is 1 acre per hole, here they've got 9 holes in less than 4 acres. There are many tight fairways and tees and pins too close to one another. It's a good thing this course isn't popular because maybe three groups could play it at once without getting in each other's way.

Other Thoughts:

Again, this is a beginning course and not for the seasoned player. If you are looking for a good 'date night' course, here's a good one. If you're introducing your parents to disc golf, take them here. If you're wanting to play a challenging game, go elsewhere.
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Jukeshoe
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Experience: 15.2 years 316 played 268 reviews
0.50 star(s)

More like "Twin Drainage Streams" 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 17, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Twin Creeks, aptly named, is sandwiched into a small park tucked behind a playground. A highway bounds the course to one side. One of the two drainage streams bisects the property in half. Roughly half the course resides on one side and the remainder on the other. A fenced-in brick building bounds one side of the park on the far side, creating a unique fence shot.
- Elevation. There's enough minor ups and downs here to keep things interesting. #2's short downhill acerun provides some excitement, while #3's elevated long tee and #8's slightly sloped green do their best to keep this course from falling into the hopelessly flat category.
- Water. While nothing major and easily avoided, the two creeks do pose a minor hazard, especially on #5.
- HUGE concrete tees. Similar if not identical to Willow Stream's pads.
- The park was empty and seems like a great spot for field and putting practice.

Cons:

- Cramped. Fun enough if you're the only group there; a nightmare if not. Right off the bat, #1 and 4's baskets are waaay too close to each other. #'s 5, 6, and 7 all overlap to some degree as they play back and forth through the property, as do #'s 2 and 3. Yikes!
- #8 plays along a fence (on the left). Experienced players will mostly avoid this hazard, but beginners could easily lose discs over the fence on errant shots. Personally, I really like this hole as it creates some
artificial hazard; however, the "irretrievable factor" for a beginner style course is fairly harsh.
- #'s 2 and 3 throw over what look to be a frequently flooded area.
- The nearby highway takes away pretty much all of the "tucked away seclusion" vibe Twin Creeks was desperately trying to give off.

Other Thoughts:

- Relatively short in distance. Only #'s 5, 6, and 7 get anywhere near 300'. Long pads on #'s 3 and 7 help mitigate this issue a bit.
- Crowded design induced safety hazards, skeezy "creeks," janky fence shots, noisy highways, and flooded holes. No thanks.
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Derbodis
Experience: 12.3 years 6 played 6 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Wet and Tiring 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-Good for beginners

-Variety of distances for the holes

-There are 2 tees for hole 3, looks like because the basin the hole plays in has a tendency to flood up.

-Trees are in good positions, enough to add an obstacle, but not so much to be a pain

-Holes 8 and 9 require both a right hyzer shot then a right anhyzer shot

-Baskets are upheld well. They are in good condition

Cons:

-Right away on hole 2, you drive the hole. You walk up and you hear SQUISH SQUISH as you walk and realize your sock is now wet. Yeah, hole 2 and three play over a very small retention basin and it ALWAYS has water in it.

-Holes are pretty short so not much of an overall challenge

-Right hyzer throws on hole 3, 4, and 5 can give you a slight problem with the overgrown plants by the creek. Haven't lost a disc yet, but it sure did take some time to find them

-Holes 7 and 8 there is, what looks to be, a public works water facility, that is fenced off. That's just calling your name for a disc to fly in there. It's camera protected so be sure to have a nice pearly smile when going in.

Other Thoughts:

Don't take a long drive to this course.. Not exactly worth the time. If you're close, then yea, great spot to kill some time.
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steven2361
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.5 years 286 played 55 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Short and sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

There is 2 tees on holes 3 and 9.

Nice concrete pads and signs. The baskets are solid.

Hole 7 finally lets you rip a hyzer.

Hyzers, straight shot, and 1 anhyzer shot required.

Cons:

On of the shortest courses I've ever played. Holes 1-4 are all very easy 2s.

The fairways are all rather close together.

Other Thoughts:

A very nice park just off of Buffalo Grove Road. Play this and Willow Stream a mile south for a fun hour with your disc golf buddies.
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#19325
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.4 years 351 played 178 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Short but nice equipment. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 13, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Twin Creeks Park is located in a very small park scattered with trees. It's a nice walk in the park with only a few places to lose discs. The grass is well manicured and a great place for beginners.

The baskets are very nice Mach 2's.

The tee pads are very large cement tee pads. Perfectly flat and super long.

There are adequate tee signs at every hole.

Holes #3 & #7 have a long cement tee pad and tee sign as well.

There are a good variety of beginner distances and shots required.

Cons:

This course is very short and the holes are very close together. It won't challenge more skilled players and safety could be an issue.

The tee signs are installed right next to the tee pad and right in the middle. They didn't bother me since the tees are so large but it could affect others.

A fenced off area comes into play on hole #7 and hole #8. If you go over the fence you have to be skinny under to crawl under it or agile enough to climb it.

Other Thoughts:

This park has one of the most handicap friendly facilities i've ever seen. The baseball field is sweet! Check out the pictures.

http://buffalogrove.patch.com...n-creeks-park#photo-804351
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Mr. Elixir
Experience: 14.2 years 11 played 3 reviews
1.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 12, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice long concrete teepads, but they are unnecessary for the majority of holes here as only 3 holes even exceed 300'
Nice Baskets and the park looked nice and clean.
Wasn't crowded at all the day I was there aside from a few dog walkers.
Easy to find and fairly easy to navigate since it's so small and open, but it would be easy to throw to the wrong basket if you never played there before because the holes are all so close together...
But if there's nobody else around you can just make up your own holes and throw to completely different baskets to mix things up. I had some fun with this and made a number of new holes to practice different shots. If this were my local course I would certainly make some improvised alternate tees to make the course more challenging.
Some well placed trees do atleast force you to carve lines on some holes, but most are just straight and open shots.
Hole #7 has two tees and the long tee requires a really accurate and dead straight drive if trying to shoot through the tunnel of trees, but other lines are available.
Hole #8 is a decent dogleg, just don't lose your disc over the fence.

Cons:

Just too small of a park to fit this many holes... they are all crammed in and too close together.
Could be dangerous on a busy day... tee pads are too close to many of the baskets and fairways overlap in many places.
First 4 holes are pretty lame and pretty much just serve as a warm-up for the back 5, but I did get my first ace ever on hole #2!
I could also see hole #2 being a muddy mess after any rain as it lies in a little basin behind a ballfield.

Other Thoughts:

Holes 5-9 are a welcome departure from the front holes by adding some additional distance and obstacles. Great course for anyone just getting into the game but don't come looking for any real challenge. You really only need a putter to play here, but you could easily work in a mid or maybe a fairway driver on a few holes. I'd think this course would be much better if they actually had less holes and just focused more on a few well designed and more difficult holes that could be spaced out a little more. But I give credit to the designer for trying to make the most of such a small space. If your the only one there, I'd recommend trying to play from Teepad #1 to basket #2 for a nice hyzer along the outfield fence of the baseball field and from teepad #9 to basket #6 which is hiding on the other side of a few tall shrubs. Not a great course in general but it's in good shape atleast and I'd say it's worth a round if you happen to be in the area.
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donnie
Experience: 21.1 years 14 played 12 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Beginner Level 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 7, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great baskets and tees. A couple of the holes are really fun. I'm not sure but I think it was hole 5 that was my favorite. It's about 300ft, with a creek off to the left and one tree dead center of the fairway. A nice s-curve (backhand or forehand) should get you close to the pin. Holes 5-9 surprise you after playing the first four. They are much longer, and although they are very close together, they all offer some decent shots.

Cons:

The tee signs are very confusing. The basket for hole 9 was also removed for some reason. If there were more then a couple of people playing, it would be very easy to get hit, pins are very close to tees and fairways touch each other. There probably should be only six holes here instead. Not sure if I like the 8th hole fence shot. Just personal preference though. The second hole also plays pretty close to a baseball field.

Other Thoughts:

This course is definitely not a waste of time. It's great for beginners, and there are a couple of fun shots for a more experienced player. The course doesn't seem to be crowded at all, so it's a good place for a quick, uninterrupted round.
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smyith
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.1 years 218 played 68 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Meh.... 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 29, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Stellar long cement tee pads
- Good Tee Signs
- Easy flow
- Holes 5-7 were actually pretty cool, or maybe its just cause all the other holes were so lame these stood out.
- Designer seemed like he actually plays disc. Probably the best possible course for the land available
- A couple of holes have pro tees that make them much better.

Cons:

- A pitch-n-putt
- Holes 1, 2, and 4 are really lame. You have to be careful not to overthrow them with your putter
- Too small of a park for a descent 9 holes
- So!!! many better courses to play in the area

Other Thoughts:

I'm not going to spend much time on this review. The course doesn't deserve it. The only reason I played it is because me and a buddy are playing in a doubles tournament here. After the tournament I highly doubt I will be back until the next one a year later.

Favorite Hole # 7 - I think it was just over 300' from the long pad. You have 3 viable lines. Easiest is a high hyzer that flirts with a tall fence. The next is a tight gentle s-curve through a tight initial gap about 75' out. It then opens up immediately to the right with the tree line running the length of the hole on the lleft. Your 3rd option is a roller but you have to be careful of the hump down the middle of the fairway.
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notapro
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.3 years 571 played 284 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Beginner/Intermediate 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 26, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Very nice tee pads, baskets and signs
- Some longer holes to ensure it's not all approach shots. Alternate tees help this out big time.
- Shorter holes have some kind of trick - trees/fence in the way, slight downshot/upshot. Still, these holes are very, very short and usually very easy.
- Two creeks will punish really bad shots; usually not a factor except on #3.
- Usually a ghost town, with a much nicer course right down the road. I always play some of my own alternate tees if nobody else is around.

Cons:

- Not much thought needed for most holes. See the basket, throw the disc. #1 and #7A/B (whichever is longer) do need some aim, but nothing too crazy.
- #2 is in a flood area, have never seen it unplayable, but it is inevitable.
- Big fence to shoot over on #8, and sometimes a shot that drifts right on #7 will find its way over. I am too big to slide under, but a smaller person will fit.

Other Thoughts:

- Right next to the road at some parts, which guarantees wind almost every round. Kind of annoying on such an accuracy-dependent course.
- First 4 are beginner holes, second 4 are intermediate. #9 is a joke if you can get the disc to curve right, good one to torment beginner RHBH players otherwise.
- If you don't like the wait at BG1 (Willow Stream), don't get frustrated. You can have BG2 (Twin Creeks) all to yourself most days.
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Jax11
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.4 years 103 played 35 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Short, but Sweet 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 27, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Minimal elevation (small retention basin) that is better then nothing.
- Decent variety in distance.
- Trees create some defined fairways.
- Large concrete teepads
- Great signs with par, distance, and a small picture
- Baskets are in great condition with hole number marked on top.
- A few alternate tee pads (#3 and #7) that provide experienced players with a little more of a challenge.
- Very beginner friendly
- Great place if you are looking for ace runs

Cons:

- Some holes are straight short shots with no obstacles.
- Hole 2 plays close to a small baseball field.
- Holes 1-4 play nearly on top of each other and could get dangerous if there were several groups out at once.
- A few holes throw towards a street where if you overshoot the basket by 100' you are in the street.
- Generally, lacks "wow" factor.
- The retention basin portion gets really sloppy after rain.

Other Thoughts:

Though this course has all the proper equipment and is well put together, the design and area will never allow it to be a great course. I do believe however every disc golf course that is put together as well as this one has a purpose. It is a great place to take beginners and is a fun place to throw some ace runs and work on your short game. It really utilizes the space to the best of its ability. Don't expect anything great at this course but I applaud the Buffalo Grove Park District for putting in a second course and for maintaining it so well.
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tallpaul
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Experience: 36.4 years 936 played 137 reviews
1.50 star(s)

upgrade happening here 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 18, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Park putting down lots of new grass. This course should be lush looking in 2010.
Nice, long, concrete tees (for such a short course! :<).....4' X 12' Broomed perfectly for optimum traction as well.
Good signage.
Some fall-a-way greens.
A couple of "long"(er) tees have been added.
See cons for other areas of park that are being spruced up.

Cons:

Holes fairly uninteresting.
With that said, it should be noted that hole #1, for instance, is quite short....but, my playing partner had to do a KNEELING DRIVE (which, he amazingly, does well), and I had to use a low, thumber skip shot to get to pin, around/under trees. In addition, basket perched on top of ridge, with (slight) fall offs on both sides. So, even though most shots are pretty short and rather uninteresting, they have done pretty well with what they have. Seemed that more length could have been incorporated into design. (Park seems to be recognizing this as well).
Hole #3 basket missing. Some construction going on. They have added a visually appealing retaining wall near tee #3; and, a new, longer tee. Something is going on with the bucket area as well. Not sure what, at the moment. (We played #3 tee to #1 pin; which was another short hole, but brings the fall-a-way putt slightly back into another shot.)

Other Thoughts:

There's not enough room for this course to be rated much higher than this. However, the park's person's work here is very evident, and this is/will be a "nice walk in the park," for years to come.
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harr0140
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Experience: 15.8 years 1512 played 480 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Below average beginner course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) Nice big concrete tee pads. Nice baskets and signs are a plus for any course also.

2) Gravel around baskets keeps down on mud/dirt being exposed from compaction.

3) Very nice park with facilities and ball fields and tennis courts.

4) Better to have a short lame course than no course at all so it is positive. They did what they could with the land albeit boring and short.

5) Beginner friendly because it is so short.

Cons:

1) No real challenges on this course. It is fairly short except a few holes.

2) The first few holes are boring and very short. Go for aces everytime just to say you got one. Even making birdie isn't rewarding it is expected.

3) ALmost no elevation change except hole #8.

4) Course is split into two parcels that makes it seem like they were just filling space.

5) Distance on #9 is listed as 313 and I approximated it at 160' (obviously the old basket location is visible . . . someone must have complained about errant drives so the basket needed to be moved.)

Other Thoughts:

Not much to say about this course that hasn't already been said. There isn;t a single hole that stands out as fun except maybe #8 that turns around a fence and up a small hill to a basket set protected by some shrubs and evergreens. DON'T FORGET TO SMILE FOR THE CAMERA DN MAKE SURE YOU DON'T HIT IT ON YOUR WAY TO THE 8TH BASKET!

Don't go out of your way but if you have a new friend who wants to learn how to play go here and show them what it is like.
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