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solomon.trenton
04-21-2010, 02:32 PM
Straight from NEFA

Hyland Orchard and Brewery in Sturbridge, MA (website) has jumped on board and decided it is time to add a disc golf course to its list of things to do. With over 100 acres of unused land and a brewery, it is the perfect place to install a new course. The difference in terrain and elevation changes make it an interesting place to play.

The course is going through some changes to improve the holes and layout. Last year's tournament was played on a course that was two months old and just a temporary layout. We had our sights on a bigger and better layout for a permanent course and this year we get to do just that. Holes have already begun to change. The course length will be close to Maple Hill Blues when it is all done and will have short tees for all to enjoy.

This course needs some help to get it in the ground, however. I have come up with a no-brainer plan to get this course up and running as quickly as possible. With the help of you generous New England disc golfers in NEFAland, Hyland will have the best of everything.

We are looking for basket and tee box sign sponsors. So many people have jumped on board already but we need more. I am offering lifetime memberships for up to five people who donate $350 toward a Chainstar basket. Their names will forever be assigned to that basket. That is only $70 per person.

Lifetime memberships will run $350 and one year membership will start at $30 and may grow as the course does. A $50 tee box sign sponsor will you get a 5 year membership. Businesses and corporate sponsors are welcome also.

With five baskets payed for and nine more potential sponsors with checks on the way, we just need a few more to get this order in. Check out our discussion thread for a current list of sponsors. Help grow the sport and a new course, and get a deal on a lifetime membership before it is to late. Email me for more information.

Last year's PMC Doubles tournament and charity auction was a blast and this year will be bigger and better with a new layout and more prizes.

underhillr
08-30-2010, 06:10 PM
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solomon.trenton
08-30-2010, 08:42 PM
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update as of Aug. 8, 2010

Worked all day Saturday on hole 13, cleaned up 95% of the stuff that was cut. Need about another hour and that hole is complete. That leaves a little work around basket on 12 and its ready for weed whacking,spraying ivy and mowing.There are 4 faiways the need to be whacked Luckly this year the owner has had his guy mowing a lot of the areas I need mowed. Baskets will start going in soon.
I was planning on a grand opening on Sunday the 22nd but I think I will shoot for Friday the 20th. We'll kick of the Friday night leagues at Hyland. Let's shoot for 5:30 random draw dubs to start it off. I will post it under leagues and Happening and hook-ups when I know for sure.
Just a side note Hyland's will have 90% less pickers and lost discs this year.

RHINESEL
08-31-2010, 01:40 AM
Aren't they having a tournament to "oficially" open it sometime soon?

solomon.trenton
08-31-2010, 07:36 AM
Aren't they having a tournament to "oficially" open it sometime soon?

this past Saturday, but not sure how it went

kretschy
08-31-2010, 10:03 AM
this past Saturday, but not sure how it went

The tournament was great. Great food, great music, amazing cause, and the course was in really good shape considering how new it is. Bring your hiking boots, poison ivy serum, and join up with a member (let's play!) because the course is fantastic. Don is gearing up for it to be the next hot spot for disc golf in Massachusetts. Hyland will be patrolling to ensure members (and guests of members) only.

solomon.trenton
08-31-2010, 12:30 PM
are you one?

kretschy
08-31-2010, 02:23 PM
are you one?

Yeah, lucky enough to have gotten in on the lifetime membership through basket sponsorship. Maybe we can play a round? Hyland is worth the drive from where you are.

RHINESEL
08-31-2010, 11:05 PM
I'll keep you in mind, maybe sometime this fall.

solomon.trenton
09-01-2010, 07:34 AM
I'll keep you in mind, maybe sometime this fall.

ditto

RHINESEL
09-03-2010, 11:55 PM
Maybe we can all three get together. I haven't played a round with Trent since April!

EternalRabbit
09-15-2010, 03:24 PM
$30 a year doesn't seem to bad, I just wished I lived a little closer (I live in Worcester now). Is the course going to be open year round?

solomon.trenton
09-15-2010, 07:32 PM
not sure, talk to don boutin he should be able to help you out