2008 IOS #5 @ Rockford, IL (DISContinuum Presents The ILLINOIS OPEN)

[duain]

theres a hotel about 15min from the park called the six penny inn on hwy 251 south, off of hwy 20. its 24.95 and up a night.

i played the park today and they just mowed, there were some punks out there breaking some of the signs on the newer course. i chased them off but now there are more signs gone.
looks like the park district has been out there pruning things and getting rid of some of the dead branches and stuff.

if you have a chance you should definetly go practice before the tournament cause theres some shots that you'll probably want to throw a couple times to find which path to take.

there are also a couple forest preserves one on mulford road (blackhawk spring) and one on blackhawk road (kishwaukee gorge) that use to have basic camping for about ten bucks. ill find out when i drive by them in a couple days. i'll keep things posted i only live 25 minutes away.

[duain]

well i contacted the forest preserves and they dont do camping anymore, its mainly hiking, picnicing, and things of that sort.

[duain]

heres some pics of both courses i took last weekend

http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/zanosuz/anna%20page%20disc%20golf%20park/anna%20page%20disc%20golf%20park%20west/


http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj215/zanosuz/anna%20page%20disc%20golf%20park/

[whtsx2005]

good pics. You should upload those to dgcoursereview.com

[duain]

i have pics of other courses here


http://www.myspace.com/groovn420

[mirth]

I plan on going to Rock Cut to get a space by late morning that Friday, if anybody else camping there wants to coordinate sites or whatever - send me a pm.

Duain - ever camp there before?

[duain]

i havnt camped there for years, but it was a nice place with a lot to offer then and i here its even nicer now. i drove through blackhawk valley campground today its about 20min from park not that far from hwy 251south and hwy 20 intersection. it looks very well maintained with lots of nice area to camp.

[JCthrills]

Six Penny Inn, not yeilding very promising internet searches for a phone number. any clues?

[can't putt]

Six Penny Inn, not yeilding very promising internet searches for a phone number. any clues?

4205 11th Street
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 398-0066

[duain]

to six penny inn

if you are comin from the chicago area, on hwy 20 west exit on the hwy 251 south exit go about 2 blocks and hotel is on your right (west) side.

to get to the park from six penny, get back on hwy 251/11th st north, then get on hwy 20 west to the main st/ rt 2 north exit(its about 2 miles), exit north, then you go through a couple stop lights and take a left on springfield rd(if you turn right it will be harrison st), this will curve around and take you to anna page, about 7 miles

you can make it to anna page from six penny in 15 to 20 min, if there is heavy traffic it might take 20 to 25min.
you will be staying on the southedge of rockford  (kind of by the airport) and with these directions you dont have to drive into rockford.

there is a mcdonalds, arbys, dennys, bars and other places not that far from hotel


to blackhawk campground


if you are comin from the chicago area, on hwy 20 west exit on the hwy 251 south exit go about four blocks to blackhawk rd turn left and go about a mile, it will be on your right


to get to anna page, turn left(west) out of campground on blackhawk rd go to hwy 251/11th st turn right(north) get on hwy 20 west go to the main st/ rt 2 north exit (its about 2 miles), exit north, then you go through a couple stop lights and take a left on springfield rd(if you turn right it will be harrison st), this will curve around and take you to anna page, about 7 miles



im not to shure how to get you to and from rock cut cause i dont drive by there very much. i drive by the other places everytime i go play anna page

[Tom McManus]

Duain-

Thanks for the help and the valuable info.

[mirth]

The main entrance for Rock Cut is on 173 West of the tollway. There's an alternate entrance on Hart Road off of 11 (Perryville Rd).

From the tollway - Exit Hwy 55 (Riverside Blvd) and go West to 11, turn right. Turn right on 173 which is also known as Lane Road.

To get to the park from Rock Cut -
Take 173 West to Hwy 251 (2nd St), turn left.
Turn right on 55 (Riverside Blvd).
Park will be on the right after the road takes the big south curve.

[JCthrills]

Six Penny Inn, not yeilding very promising internet searches for a phone number. any clues?

4205 11th Street
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 398-0066

"disconnected or no longer in service"

[duain]

heres a link to other hotels

http://www.illinois-hotels.org/cities/Rockford/?source=1064~G~Rockford-IL~Broad&gclid=CNHcvqPY6pQCFQRgswodJ2EgRQ

[zgti1]

Howdy discers.

Zak here from Rockford with a somewhat off-topic post. 

Although I will be unable to play in the IOS (I'm living out in Portland, OR right now) I'd like to know if there are sponsorship opportunities left for any of the holes.  My family owns a restaurant and bar about 10 minutes away from Anna Page -- a few of the emails I sent out asking about sponsorships bounced back to me, so if anyone has the TD's email, I'd appreciate it.



Also, there are lots of hotels out on 90 and E State Street, but they're probably somewhat pricey, and are about 20-30 mins away from the course.  I know of at least one closer one located next to Cliffbreakers on Riverside -- only about 7 mins away.
This might help you as well:  http://www.gorockford.com/accommodations.asp


Cheers -- and have fun at the IOS. 

-Zak

[duain]

went and played the west course today and there were some branches down, but the park district was out there cleaning them up. i marked arrows on the ground at 11 through 17s baskets directing where to go since they added a new 12 and 13 and rearranged some others. hopefully this helps some of you when you go practice for tournament. ill probably go and remark them every couple weeks. looks like there was a new sign or two on the holes that were broken.

[dana]

Thanks, Duain.

[duain]

played two rounds on the east course today, looks like its been mowed recently and everything looked good no downed trees or anything. what a beautiful day out today.

[jimklem]

I'm looking forward to this!

Do you guys need any help with the booklets?

Also, I'm probably staying either at HoJo or ComfyInn and am willing to split a room (Friday and Saturday nights).
Either PM or email me.
klemrock@comcast.net

[Jon Brakel]

I'm looking forward to this!

Do you guys need any help with the booklets?

Also, I'm probably staying either at HoJo or ComfyInn and am willing to split a room (Friday and Saturday nights).
Either PM or email me.
klemrock@comcast.net

Jim we could certainly use help with the booklets! When Worlds is over I need to get all the info from Brett that needs to be in them.