Directions: I-80 to I-280. Take Airport Road (Milan) exit west to US67. Left
onto US67 for 1.5 miles south. Park is on the left at intersection of 92nd Ave
(Milan Beltway) and US67 - look for the watertower. - Directional
Map
The practice area and first hole are in the southwest corner of the park.
4-hole pitch-and-putt course is a great warm-up for your round!
18 holes - Mach3. Course
Map
There are restaurants and convenience stores nearby, as well as camping at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve and West Lake in Davenport, IA.
Hole #1 - Rec 300 ft - Am 300 ft - Pro 360 ft - par 4
Tee - Next to shelter in Southwest corner of park. Bottom of the circular
walking path by the playground equipment.
Basket - Top of circular walking path. Towards ball diamond.
Description - A few trees to deal with. Walking path is O.B.
Hole #2 - Rec 256 ft - Am 331 ft - Pro 393 ft - par 4
Tee - Go north from hole #1.
Basket - Towards ball diamond. Basket just before the road.
Description - A few trees to navigate, but the wind will add an element
of danger...
Hole #3 - Rec 277 ft - Am 310 ft - Pro 341 ft - par 4
Tee - North from basket #2.
Basket - Towards park entrance, near the end of the hill crest.
Description - Wide open now, but trees will soon line the right side
to deter the hyzer shot. Again, wind...
Hole #4 - Rec 180 ft - Am 240 ft - Pro 412 ft - par 4
Tee - Left of basket #3 along crest of hill. (Pro tee at the bottom of the hill.)
Basket - Straight ahead on the crest of the hill, towards gazebo.
Description - Wide open shot, but the wind will cost you some strokes
if you're not careful. Don't overthrow the basket on any shot. Did I mention
wind?...
Hole #5 - Rec 336 ft - Am 434 ft - Pro 530 ft - par 5
Tee - Walk towards Gazebo from basket #4. (Pro tee left and on top of the hill.)
Basket - Towards woods heading due west. Just on the edge of the hill.
Description - Another wide open shot that the wind won't help. Much
longer than it looks, due to visual games played by the elevation changes.
Hole #6 (Welcome to the Jungle) - Rec 185 ft - Am 275 ft - Pro 400 ft - par 4
Tee - Walk towards tree line due west from basket #5.
Basket - Due South through 15 ft opening in the trees. Just in front
of the creek.
Description - Big anhyzer shot (left-to-right) into a clearing in the
woods. Welcome to the jungle baby...
Hole #7 (Highway to Hell) - Rec 270 ft - Am 373 ft - Pro 500 ft - par 5
Tee - Walk over bridge. Pros walk right, Advanced walk forward, Recreational
players walk left.
Basket - A LONG way south down the tunnel of trees.
Description -Signature hole... long and narrow with some "fun" trees
on the way to the basket. Creek along left side of fairway and behind the
basket. Hey, you're out of the wind, what are you complaining about?
Hole #8 - Rec 201 ft - Am 201 ft - Pro 201 ft - par 3
Tee - Walk right from basket #7 and back towards the tee for #7 (tricky transition).
Basket - Straight up the alley towards US67. Parking lot to the right
is O.B.
Description - Short hole. Narrow beginning and open finish. Plays a
little longer than it looks.
Hole #9 - Rec ? ft - Am ? ft - Pro ? ft - par 4
Tee - Walk up the hill towards US67. It is near the lightpost.
Basket - South into the woods and then major dogleg left.
Description - Just fire this one into the hole in the woods and then deep left
for a tricky approach. If you're feeling gutsy, try a big hyzer over the top
or a long tomahawk into a narrow gap - you might want to take along a spotter
for this hole...
Hole #10 (Blind Dog Run) - Rec 110 ft - Am 150 ft - Pro 150 ft - par 3
Tee - Right of basket #9, deeper into the woods.
Basket - Across creek and guarded.
Description - "Easy" ace-run. Picturesque and serene as your shot hits
the trees. Watch out for Stumpy...
Hole #11 - Rec 195 ft - Am 195 ft - Pro 246 ft - par 4
Tee - Right of basket #10
Basket - Top of the hill and left a little.
Description - Uphill shot and fairly short. Keep it under control or
you'll be in some deep... woods.
Hole #12 - Rec 185 ft - Am 210 ft - Pro 230 ft - par 4
Tee - Straight East from basket #11 over crest of hill.
Basket - Down the hill and left. Guarded by trees.
Description - Hyzer it down into the trees then go for it. Placement
or crash shot - both work.
Hole #13 - Rec 125 ft - Am 175 ft - Pro 201 ft - par 3
Tee - Straight East from basket #12.
Basket - Uphill, then downhill and left.
Description - Big hook shot. Again placement is crucial.
Hole #14 - Rec 150 ft - Am 196 ft - Pro 238 ft - par 4
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Tee - Walk left from basket north, through trees (there's a
path there).
Basket - Straight ahead and tricky to navigate.
Description - Go straight at the basket but watch out for the tree
in the middle of the fairway.
Hole #15 - Rec 222 ft - Am 295 ft - Pro 332 ft - par 5
Tee - Back near the tee for #14. South and West from basket #14 (look for the path on the left).
Basket - North into the gap in the trees. Throw towards the bridge. (you may
want to take a look for it before you throw.)
Description - Flight path is (supposed to be) an "S-curve." Very deceptive
and tricky to navigate. Try to get your first shot in the open soomewhere.
Hole #16 - Rec 165 ft - Am 178 ft - Pro 195 ft - par 3
Tee - Right of #15 basket. Walk through the woods on the right.
Basket - Top of the hill and tucked to the right.
Description - Straight up the hill and let it fade right. Walking path is O.B.
Hole #17 - Rec 140 ft - Am 257 ft - Pro 285 ft - par 4
Tee - Left of basket #16. Due East on the walking path.
Basket - Straight ahead and tucked to the right behind the trees. Walking path
is O.B.
Description - Short anhyzer shot, or take your chances trying to punch it through
the woods.
Hole #18 - Rec 130 ft - Am 168 ft - Pro 235 ft - par 3
Tee - Right from basket #17, along the walking path.
Basket - Straight ahead through the trees, towards the pavillion.
Description - Go straight at it, or drop a spike in from up above. Again, walking
path is O.B.
Total Distances - Rec 3583 ft - Am 4501 ft - Pro 5516 ft