The Big Muddy Monster
Murphysboro, Illinois
The Red Layout at The Big Muddy Monster @ Riverside Park in Murphysboro, Illinois, is an inviting, beginner-to-intermediate 18-hole disc golf configuration. Starting near the Chep Kessel baseball field along the Big Muddy River, the layout features concrete tee pads and Veteran targets that guide players through grassy, gently rolling parkland framed by mature trees on holes 1 through 14. While offering shorter distances ranging mostly from 220 to 375 feet, the course finishes with an engaging challenge on holes 15 through 18, where steeper elevation changes demand precise speed and angle control on both uphill and downhill shots.
Course layout
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Hole by hole
Red - Full 18 · 18 holes · Par 58 · 5,422 ftWhat to expect at The Big Muddy Monster
The Big Muddy Monster is a 18-hole public course in Murphysboro, Illinois, playing 5,422 feet to a par of 58. The terrain is mixed. Its 14 par-3s average 266 feet — honest one-throw holes for most arms.
- Terrain
- Mixed
- Longest hole
- 520 ft (hole 6)
- Shortest hole
- 188 ft (hole 17)
- Layouts
- 2
- Length vs Illinois
- Longer than 61%
- Mapped by
- Eli O’Saile
Scores & records
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Good to know
Quick answers, straight from the course data.
Is The Big Muddy Monster free to play?
Yes — The Big Muddy Monster is free to play.
Is The Big Muddy Monster good for beginners?
The Big Muddy Monster's holes average 301 ft, so newer players should expect a challenge.
How long does a round take at The Big Muddy Monster?
Most groups play The Big Muddy Monster's 18 holes in about 135–165 minutes at a casual pace.
What layouts does The Big Muddy Monster have?
The Big Muddy Monster has 2 layouts on Radius: Red - Full 18, Blue - Full 18.
Where is The Big Muddy Monster?
The Big Muddy Monster is a disc golf course in Murphysboro, Illinois.