A Basket Here? Really?

[tomjulio]

just browsing courses I may be around next summer and came across Hyzer Creek in Upstate NY.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=16&mode=rev

Check out this basket placement!
(hole 16)

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course_pics/16/1ff2f227_m.jpg

[magictenor1]

Makes laying up kind of a hard. Stance could also be a problem.

[valkyriefb11]

My initial reaction: "That looks totally cool ... a truly original pin placement."
After some thought I think its pretty crazy ... laying up - kind impossible ... putting in the water -not fun especially in a cold upstate NY winter. So yeah, its pretty cool but Im glad it isnt on my local course :D

[zud00]

It would be convienent if there was a retrivial tool located near the basket for those atrocious shots that fall in the creek a bit out of a hand's reach.

[The Valkyrie Kid]

Interesting but a bit over the top!

[JR Stengele]

I like tghe original idea and think that since it is a small creek, laying up wouldn't be that tough. I love anything with water cause it makes you think twice about each shot and brings up your heart rate like in competition. A retrieval tool however would be nice so frostbite doesn't occur during the winter. Kind of hard to putt with missing digits. = )

[DGtourist]

I love it! Mostly because the water is not deep.

[Lewis]

How do you get your disc back once you make the shot?

[zud00]

To me, in the photo it looks like there are two rocks you can step on on the right side of the basket. Or if you are tall and long like me, you could probably just lean over and catch yourself on the basket, pull out the disc, and then push yourself back.

[discflinger]

Beautiful shot. I wouldn't know whether to bring my discs or fly rod.

[zud00]

Why not bring both!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????!!!!!!!!!!! Make a fun fest out of it at Hyzer Creek!!!!

[discflinger]

Yeah, shoot some birds and cook some trout. Heaven under the stars.

[ERicJ]

And the water is OB, not casual.

Hyzer Creek in Saratoga Springs (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10&highlight=Hyzer+Creek)
Hyzer Creek in NY (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107&highlight=Hyzer+Creek)

[valkyriefb11]

And the water is OB, not casual.
wow that adds to the diffuculty just a bit ... but I still like it

[blang]

Here is another good one in Savannah, GA.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/3041471620_5ec257d24f.jpg

[zud00]

That one's not so bad. Throw your disc from 200 feet, hope to hit a tree and richochet in.

[ERicJ]

Here is another good one in Savannah, GA.

#16 at Beaver Ranch (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/../reviews.php?id=2488&page=1&mode=rev#5392) (~440' B pin) is a similar position, but not nearly so tight. The basket sits in a circle of trees. If you download the full-sized image from here you can get a good idea: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/W29j0LIM2jua3uKp_vcB0g

I particularly like that hole because I parked my (long) tee shot about 12' from the basket. :)
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lNWZ91GbCnehK0Y0vCqYWw

ERic

[kinfolkfan]

I was going to ask if the water was O.B., but saw your answer. that's tough, but I love it :)

[ghova]

hole 16 at hyzer is brutal. your greeted with that pin placement after a 450ft zigzag through some tight woods. once you can see the pin in the creek it is actually a relief. i've seen a couple threes on it but 6's and 7's are more common. the shot isnt actually too bad though as most misses land on the opposite shore since it is a down hill shot. just dont miss low. great hole though.

[dobbins66]

Check out the following site - This is Johnny Sias' private course near Huntington WV. Keep wanting to get over there and play but never get the chance. I've heard horror stories from some of the locals.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzephghu/id17.html

I tried to attach a pic of the post "unique" pin placement.

[dobbins66]

Here's another view of the hole - Hope your accurate with your putter.

http://mysite.verizon.net/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image.html?linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://mysite.verizon.net/vzephghu/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/2001.jpg&target=_self&title=Front%20view%20coming%20straight%20at%20the% 20pin. (http://mysite.verizon.net/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image.html?linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://mysite.verizon.net/vzephghu/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/2001.jpg&target=_self&title=Front%20view%20coming%20straight%20at%20the% 20pin.)

[valkyriefb11]

Check out the following site - This is Johnny Sias' private course near Huntington WV. Keep wanting to get over there and play but never get the chance. I've heard horror stories from some of the locals
I tried to attach a pic of the post "unique" pin placement.

That pin placement is really similiar to hole 14 at Tyler State Park:
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/view_image.php?p=course_pics/29/95617417.jpg The picture isnt the best, but its a pretty unique placement

[cydisc]

The creek doesn't look that wide. Looks like you can lay up to within 5-10' without getting wet. I like the concept. It makes you think about laying up even if you're within 30' of the basket/

[Pitch]

lame

[solomon.trenton]

i hope you can put like a mother

[Donovan]

There is a 9 hole course up in Kearney Nebraska USA where number 6 basket is in the endzone of the middle school's football field. You might need protective gear on to play through depending on the time of day. ;)

I had a rough picture of it somewhere, oh here it is: HERE! (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=234)

Sorry it is really tough to see but it is in the center of the picture just off to the right a little. It was getting dark and I only had my camera phone with me. :rolleyes:

[iDisc]

im not racist toward water but i think that is stupid.
if there is a tournament if it lands in the water is it OB?
if it bounces out is it a stroke penalty?

i can just see 2 people arguing about if it is OB or not, sounds like a headache

[peabody]

Even if it rest in the basket it is still out of bounds so no matter if you make it or not it is a one stroke penalty.

[kinfolkfan]

you are holed out once the disc is at rest in the bucket so, would you really be o.b.?
i dont think so. you have taking it to far peabody, even though thats kinda funny. the basket is in the water.
have fun guys.

[Pitch]

The thing is it's a good setting for a basket,You'd get the same effect if it were on land.(Just a few feet from the edge.The water is still gonna be seen and play OB as all should in that setting.
I almost hung one on the side of Almas cliffs just for a photo.But not to actually play.
I have seen them hanging from a tree.(Tulsa)It swung a little making it a mind blower.
Looked cool but not very practical.A ball golf cup doesn't move around when your putting.
And I don't see them in the water either.

[peabody]

you are holed out once the disc is at rest in the bucket so, would you really be o.b.?
i dont think so. you have taking it to far peabody, even though thats kinda funny. the basket is in the water.
have fun guys.


Yea I know, I was just kidding. I do like the setting but the creek should not be out of bounds. That reminds me of the Ript card that says you must make the putt without hitting the chains.:eek:

[Midnightbiker]

Sorry, but I would skip that hole

[Donovan]

That kind of hole doesn't really bother me...you either lay up or go for it. This course just has a hole that makes you make a choice. There is a hole at Treasure Cove, Council Bluffs, IA. It is one of the hanging baskets and it hangs over a little creek also. It's the same deal. GO for it, or lay up. If it is wet take a stroke. Everyone plays the same hole with the same conditions and these are not disc threatening shots, so no big deal.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=607

[ERicJ]

im not racist toward water but i think that is stupid.
if there is a tournament if it lands in the water is it OB?
if it bounces out is it a stroke penalty?

i can just see 2 people arguing about if it is OB or not, sounds like a headache
As previously posted the water is OB.

Once resting in the basket or chains you are holed out and done.

You have to use a bit of common sense when it comes to OB too. The rule is technically "clearly and completely surrounded by the out-of-bounds area" (Rule 803.09). So if you're playing water is OB and you have an island hole, the island is technically surrounded by water, but you don't play that as OB: the island is safe. If you wanted to get completely absurd with it the entire continent of North America is clearly and completely surrounded by water so everything is technically OB, right...?

ERic

[Matt aka N.G.S.P.]

i think the basket placement looks fun!!! i go fishing for discs often... i just strip down to my boxers and wade in the water regardless if the disc is mine or not... a little water never hurts!!! after all i do live in oregon and it rains here almost every day lol

[Rizbee]

If you want to avoid the water just play Hyzer Creek in the summer. That's what we did this year - there was no water around the basket, just some mud.

There's a basket similar to the one at Johnny Sias' course at Oak Grove in Pasadena, CA (the world's first disc golf course). You have to be very strategic about where you land if you wantto have a hole between the tree trunks big enough to putt through.

[REDARMY]

A ball golf cup doesn't move around when your putting.
And I don't see them in the water either.

that and boxing-style chick in bikini's running around the tee pads with hole numbers might make watching, or even PLAYING golf tolerable.

[solomon.trenton]

you better make damn sure that your putting is amazing

[nexanimal]

if this isn't a joke, it should be! SPLOOSH
need water retrieving toothless dog :eek:

[ERicJ]

No joke: http://www.hyzercreek.com/

Been on my wish list for a while.... :)

[bmeyaard]

In the turnaround at the end of the park road:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/view_image.php?p=course_pics/881/f71b138c.jpg

[Donovan]

In the turnaround at the end of the park road:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/view_image.php?p=course_pics/881/f71b138c.jpg

Nice! OB around the island I am guessing? :D

[valkyriefb11]

I dont have a picture handy, but hole 27 at Tyler State Park with the pin in the 'B' position is the same way. Its in an island surrounded by road .. the road is OB and does a number on your disc if you hit that and not grass.