New Course in South Elgin

[danknugs]

awesome thanks bro, i appreciate it

[danknugs]

i cant wait for this course to be done! anyone got updates!?

[Working Stiff]

It is in.  Holes 1-5 are in SEBA Park and County Park, which are right next to each other and seem like the same park.  They are just south of State Street off 31.  Holes 6-9 are North of State Street over by the police station.  You can walk the distance between 5 and 6, but if you have a car I don't know why you would.  It was good problem solving splitting up the holes.  They had two pieces of land not big enough for 9 holes, and they worked out a solution.  You could easily use it for a league by having some people play 1-5 twice and some play 6-9 twice, then switch.

It also falls inside that black hole from Streamwood to the East, St. Charles to the South, Crystal Lake to the North and DeKalb to the West where there are no courses.  The location is great.  The "back four" are going to be closed for a concert this weekend.  They use that park from time to time for special events, so it will come up again I'm sure.  The whole course will be pulled during Riverfest in August.

As for the design...some will like it, some will not.  I shot -9 for 18 and I'm no good, so it is a par 27 course.  I never figured out the prefered line on # 2, the fairway is a creek and it is tough to figure out how to attack it.  # 3 is going to light up the Ace thread, but after you dump the water out of your shoes from playing # 2 an ace run is kind of nice.  6-9 are the holes that will bring the most debate.  I'll let others worry about that.

[can't putt]

SEBA Park, South Elgin

There was obviously some thought put into this course layout.  Good use of available flora and elevation to make a fun couse while avoiding the major playground and picnic areas.  Good variety of shots, and shot options on several holes.  As has been stated hole 3 is an ace run / approach shot, but once the tee is moved will be improved.  The basket location on the small hill surrounded by Blue Spruce is picture perfect.  Personally, I wouldn't trim the trees on 8.  Throwing from the river embankment under the trees makes for a fun shot not often seen around here.  We played on a Sunday morning while a stage was being set up for an evening concert, so we faced some unusual obstacles on 6 and 9.  Because of fishermen and other park users I'll probably avoid this park on weekends but play it often after visiting my customers in South Elgin during the week.    I'll choose to walk from 5 to 6.  For me the preferred path is along the river under the bridge avoiding crossing the road.  It's about a 1/4 mile walk.  Hats off to those involved in the course design (Tyler!).

[Abelardo Arenas]

Hey Tyler,

We're coming up to play the new course tomorrow (Saturday). Tim, Ron, the Esquivels, and myself. If you want to stop by.

We are leaving from Eagle Ridge at noon. So we should be there by 1:00. We can play for tags. I have #3.

Afterwards, we'll be hitting Streamwood, and getting something to eat. Make it if you can.   

[CEValkyrie]

Tyler,

  Could you submit the info for this course to the PDGA directory. I'm hoping to get out to play it & the new 9-holer at Streamwood soon.

Later
Brett

[tjdub42]

The parks are on Illinois Route 31 about 2 miles south of US 20.  Two blocks south of the stoplight at State Street is Plum St, turn left towards the river.  At the end of the street, turn right into the parking lot, hole #1 is on the right, throwing slightly uphill towards Rte 31.

Let me know when you plan on coming out, Brett.

[tjdub42]

A lot of the course is closed due to the flooding on the Fox River.  Holes 1-4 are fine; the basket for #5 was at the edge of the water & behind police tape last night; Holes 6, 7, & 8 were all behind the police tape and a little wet.  Plenty of mud & ripped up turf on the north side of the course.

[Daniel_K]

Any updates?!?

[tjdub42]

The course is still closed, although the river is no longer over the banks.  It is still very muddy.

[tjdub26936]

I went out to South Elgin today.  The baskets are pulled and there is a sign that says the course is closed for the Winter.  So you can add South Elgin to the list of courses that are pulled for the Winter.

So much for my plan of sneaking away from my Mother-in-law's for a quick nine during the Holidays.

I haven't seen it with my own eyes, but word is the baskets are back for the South Elgin course.  I hope to check it out tonight after work.

The park district may be willing to move the tee for #3 from the par 2 ace run to a tunnel/big hyzer position.  I hope to talk with them about it sometime next week.

[CEValkyrie]

I plan on playing this course tomorrow. Does anyone have a map?

[stpitner]

I couldn't find a map, but I did find a post by Tyler that at least has a little bit of information to help...

The baskets at the South Elgin course are back in the ground after their winter hibernation!

The course is split between SEBA Park and County Park, it's about two blocks between #5's basket & #6's tee.  There are no tee signs and the tees are marked by large pieces of wood in the ground.

It's located at the South Elgin crossing of the Fox River of IL Rte 31, seven miles north of St. Charles and two miles south of US-20.  Turn off IL-31 onto Plum St. two blocks south of the light at State Street & take your first right into the parking lot.  The first tee is just west of the parking lot.

#3 has a very easy tee placement that I hope to get the city to move soon.  Instead of shooting the 150ft wide open shot, move back about 40-50 feet so you're either throwing under or around the tree just to the left of the tee shot.  After #5, walk towards the river and go under the State Street bridge.  #6's tee is just past the circle drive on the north side of the bridge.  Maps should be available at the village hall close the the tee.

[tjdub26936]

Brett,

I'll draw you a map while we in Oswego.

Tyler

[WkeBrd3]

Aced number 4 there on Sunday

How long is that hole?

[CEValkyrie]

Finally got a chance to play this course. Tyler escorted Dan & I from Woodridge.

The holes are tough and the design is good. There is no way I would have found my way around this course without Tyler there. The tee pads are near impossible to find. They are marked by wooden squares in the ground. The tee pads are grass. There is also a very very long walk to play holes 6 thru 9. The creek and river come into play on a couple of holes. Very nice area.