Madison Meadows<--- Lombard

[CEValkyrie]

I really love all the changes they've made to this course. It is much better than before. I can't wait until IOS #2

This course has 19 holes now. 4 holes have 3 Tees, 9 holes have 2 Tees, & 6 Holes have 1 Tee.

I estimated #16 around 240ft. & #18 around 280ft. #16 doesn't have a cement tee.


Here are the distances
(Scroll down on this page to hole by hole distances)

Tees-> Total D-> Ave Hole Length
Reds-> 5,286-> 278
Whites-> 6044-> 318
Blues-> 6812-> 359
Playing all Cements-> 6161-> 324

[M. cephalus]

The rule is, "No refunds."  

If what happens two days before the event is we get a weather forecast for snow mixed with scorpions, you're out of luck because the rest of us play in snow mixed with scorpions.  If you are injured a couple of days before the event, that's different if you let us know.

If you don't show and don't call, you just donated.  

Reminders:  Advanced and Pros play Saturday at IOS #2.  They play Sunday at IOS #3.  Player packs at #2.  Double the payouts at #3 but no player packs.

I totally understand this rule but won't it discourage pre-registration? I slept in just a bit too late for number 1. I don't mind forfeiting the $41 but it makes it very unlikely that I'll pre-register for another.

[Dan Michler]

come on dude.  at the big tournaments you HAVE to preregister and I can't imagine not showing up on time cuz I felt like sleeping in.  what you do is set your alarm and get to the course at least an hour early.

[M. cephalus]

I totally understand that it was my fault for oversleeping. My wife had a work function the night before and it went a little(a lot) late. It was my intention to attend but I thought I could grab an extra half hour of sleep that tunred into 2 hours.

Do the IOS events fill? I always preregistered for NC events because they do fill almost every time but I believe(although I never had to find out) that they also have a refund policy. At the very least you would get a players pack(not asking). Again, losing the money is inconsequential. It's just a policy issue that I don't understand.

[Dan Michler]

none of the 04 or 05 IOS events have filled thus far.  I'd say Rockford has the best chance of filling this year.  By the big events i just meant like A tiers or the Homie.  So far those are the only ones I've worried about preregistering for.  I'd say if you are not 100% sure if you will be able to make an IOS event, I would advise against preregistering due to the no refund policy and the fact that you will surely be able to register the day of the tourney any ways.  Even the Joliet tourneys are easy to register for on the morning of the tournament, but I always make sure I show up right when registration is scheduled to start.

[Dan Michler]

perhaps Steve we should take this conversation to the IOS thread     hope to see you at Lombard, cuz the setup is really awesome for the Blue tees right now.

[M. cephalus]

Yes, this is probably not the correct place for this discussion. I look forward to playing Lombard in its new configuration. Hopefully I can make it up for the tourney tomorrow and IOS#2.  

Crazy things going on in the city right now. Looking to buy a place in the city but the prices listed here would give me a house and a nine-holer back home. Throwing up a lot right now!

[M. cephalus]

Great changes at Madison Meadows! Got to play it today and the fun factor went way up. Anyone know if they've started the Wednsday doubles yet?

[CEValkyrie]

Great changes at Madison Meadows! Got to play it today and the fun factor went way up. Anyone know if they've started the Wednsday doubles yet?

I'd have to say this is my #2 rated Chicago area course right now. I had a blast the other night. Mokena would be #1.

[Dan Michler]

I think I would rate Lombard from the Blue Tees as my #1 Chicagoland course.  Mokena is really fun, but I love the distance that Lombard has.

[Clonefan94]

Well, this is good to hear. I was really excited when I played this course the first time on the new layout. It just seemed like a better course than it used to be. I haven't played a ton of courses around here to give it a true comparison. I was hoping my excitement wasn't just because it was a new layout and something different. Seems my first impression was a good one now that others are agreeing it's a better layout.

Now if we could just get cement tees at Streamwood.  

[CEValkyrie]

Tournament Distances

Pro/Adv (Blue Tees)--/--Am (Alll Cement Tees)
1. 215/215 *Tennis Court OB*
2. 348/270
3. 375/275 (Drop Zone on Saturday)
4. 340/300
5. 285/220 (No Cement Tee for either) (Marshall Street CTP on Sunday)
6. 390/320
7. 325/225
8. 485/400
9. 285/285
10. 425/330 (No Cement Tee for either) *Playground OB*
11. 525/525 Painted white line connecting fences.
12. 500/500
13. 300/300
14. 243/243
15. 325/290
16. 235/225 (No Cement Tee for either)
17. 366/366
18. 260/260
19. 625/625
20. 294/294 (Temporary Hole) (No Cement Tee)
7,146ft/6,468ft.

Final 4 Safari
#1 (TBD) Temp Tee over pond to #3 Basket
#2 (675ft.)#14 Tee to #15 Basket
#3 (410ft.)#16 Tee to #18 Basket
#4 (550ft.)#19 Tee to Portable basket by pond.

Out of Bounds
On & Over Roads
On & Over Parking Lots
Water
Over Fences inside ball fields
Painted white line
Casual OB  in neighbors yards. Will be discussed at player meeting.

[Bruce Brakel]

We should flag the tees each day that are being used.  Looks like a fun challenging mix.  

[damonshort]

(removed since Brett fixed his typo      )

[Mike S]

What time do the Wednesday leagues start?  I played Streamwood today, had a good time but shot terribly.

[damonshort]

What time do the Wednesday leagues start?  I played Streamwood today, had a good time but shot terribly.

6 pm

[CEValkyrie]

I edited the distances of holes above.

Hole #5 will have a Pro Tee.
Hole #16 will have a Pro Tee that is 10 feet longer than the regular tee.

[Jon Brakel]

Thanks.

[damonshort]

20. 294/294 (Temporary Hole) (No Cement Tee)

where's this one? I can kind of visualize where it might be, like from around the shelter NW toward the trees....?

Hope I can make it next Sunday.

[CEValkyrie]

20. 294/294 (Temporary Hole) (No Cement Tee)

where's this one? I can kind of visualize where it might be, like from around the shelter NW toward the trees....?

Hope I can make it next Sunday.

Near a grill on the west side of the pavillion. The basket is placed North behind the cluster of cathing pine trees.