Ohio Meet Thread

[Technohic]

September is a good month for disc golf in Ohio. Temps are moderate and the courses are dry and it gives everyone plenty of time to plan.

Having a place with camping an option but not a requirement would be a good idea for thos who have to drive a ways to make it more worth their while, but I don't think I would have to worry about it since I can get to about any spot in Ohio in less than 3 hours from where I live.

[Brall]

waiting until september would definitely give everyone more time.

it may take quite a bit of time to agree on a course, but i know i'd certainly make a great effort to meet anywhere, although i prob wouldn't spend the night/camp. i'd prob show up early, meet everyone, throw a round, trade some tags, and split.

thx to smoothsailor for starting the thread

[roadtripstuff]

Very true. Course wise I'm sure we will come up with something, don't think the course matter as much as the meet, I was just thinking making it more centrally located might be better for everyone.

I looked up some info and as far as centrally located, with camping, Delware/Gordon Holton might be a good option. I've only played there a couple times, but its a nice course, and they just put in multiple tees last year. There are also two to three decent courses 20-25 minutes away.

Any other suggestions out there? I know Alum Creek has camping, but I think it's on the other side of the lake and Alum Creek is pretty tough, so any newcomers to the sport might find it a bit too much. Also Lancaster has a nice course from what I've heard and read in Flatrocks, which is also pretty close to the middle of the state.

[ejvogie]

Alum is VERY tight, it may be a little more open in a few years once a few of the trees get thinned out. Delaware was the only course Advanced played twice at Am Worlds, and for good reason. It was the best we played. Those of us on the west side of the state may have something to say about Deis being "centrally located".

[roadtripstuff]

Originally Posted by ejvogie

Alum is VERY tight, it may be a little more open in a few years once a few of the trees get thinned out. Delaware was the only course Advanced played twice at Am Worlds, and for good reason. It was the best we played. Those of us on the west side of the state may have something to say about Deis being "centrally located".

Yeah I really don't know why they picked the courses they did for the AM Worlds. Definitely not some of the better ones in the state that's for sure.

That kind of what I was thinking about Deis as well. Its not bad for Cbus people or Northeast peeps, but southwest/west/northwest people might now think so. That being said I'm sure I could make it just about anywhere, even if I do have to get a ride, and am up to play just about any course.

[Jay Dub]

I wouldn't mind meeting up for this, I have no bag tag.
One suggestion is Buck Creek, camping is close, it's a real nice course with a great view on the back 9 and the only downside, the tees aren't the best.

BUCK CREEK STATE PARK DGC - Springfield
Description: Beautiful park - front 13 wooded and technical. Back 6 open up with a beautiful view of lake and marina. Camping available 1 mile away. Course redisgned in Aug/Sept. 2009.

Directions: From Dayton OH - Take I-70 east to Rte. 40. Head North off exit, 2.5 miles to Bird Rd. Take right on Bird Rd and go 2.5 miles(turns into park). In park, turn right past park office to 1st left past Marina entrance. 1st tee at mouth of woods at 2nd parking lot on right.

[roadtripstuff]

Buck Creek is definitely coming together, and, imo, is a viable option. It would be great for all skill levels, but yes, some of the tees could use some work for sure (natural/dirt/gravel).

Suggestions so far:

Deis Hill
Gordon Holton
Buck Creek State Park

Maybe we should get a few more ideas in the next couple days, and then get a poll going?

Also, as far as September goes, maybe the 10th & 11th. No tourney's in Ohio at all that weekend and nothing big in the surrounding states either. Anyone have thoughts on that?

[cali]

Buck is getting concrete tee pads next weekend too.

[roadtripstuff]

Originally Posted by cali

Buck is getting concrete tee pads next weekend too.

That is awesome. That is going to make that course very, very nice.

[roadtripstuff]

I posted some visitor messages for a lot of the folks in Ohio that I have seen post on the forums, but didn't post in this thread so far. I let them know about the thread and to check it out and post if they are interested.