Rockford University Disc Golf Course
Rockford, Illinois
| Address: | 5050 East State St, Rockford, IL |
| GPS: |
42°15'50.5"N 89°1'11.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Illinois |
Disc Golf
Beautiful and challenging course on the campus of Rockford University. Open to the public (courtesy is appreciated). Course starts and finishes at parking lot A (park there please). Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Rockford, Illinois
- Head southeast on W State St toward N Wyman St (82 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Wyman St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Chestnut St (476 ft)
- Continue onto Walnut StParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(0.4 mi)
- Continue onto 1st Ave (0.1 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on 1st Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto S Longwood St (220 ft)
- Turn right onto E State St (3.1 mi)
1st tee by parking lot A at the top of the hill.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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