Michigan New Course Updates

[Reniger]

A new design for Cascade is laid out. When the baskets will actually go in is up to Cascade Twp. Clearing for fairways back in the wooded area has already been worked on.

That's actually REALLY exciting to hear! They are not only planning to put the course in, but add wooded holes??? WELL NEEDED IMPROVEMENT!

It was never a great course, far too open and simple, but it's a mile from my office so I still frequent it out of conveinience . Thanks for the info, Shide.

Cheers.

 

[davetherocketguy]

Anybody know any details about this place?

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=7911

Not much info on the listing...is it a school, church, park...?

 

[apdrvya]

Using the existing information. It looks like this course is at overeisel reformed church (ORC) at the hall. Quick Google Maps search...

 

[ru4por]

Looks like we are losing Sunnybrook. A disc/ball golf course combo. I don't know the details of how or why the course is being pulled, but the baskets are up for sale. Never really worked well here, it did not seem like ownership was very engaged in the disc portion.

 

[apdrvya]

Looks like we are losing Sunnybrook. A disc/ball golf course combo. I don't know the details of how or why the course is being pulled, but the baskets are up for sale. Never really worked well here, it did not seem like ownership was very engaged in the disc portion.

meh..

 

[ru4por]

meh..

Lol, could not agree more. :hfive:

Looks like the baskets have been spoken for. Seems they are headed for the St Clair County area parks.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

Sunnybrook will be closing at the end of the month.
I heard some entity/business purchased the place and the whole thing will be leveled and that land used for some other commercial use. Items being liquidated.

 

[flip_hyzer]

I'm gonna have to make a trip to play Sunnybrook. Practically in my backyard, but never got around to playing because I never heard much hype.

Liquidation sale sounds interesting..Any info on when that's going down? I want one of those mowers to cut my lawn like a putting green!

http://www.macombdaily.com/business...-officials-mum-about-last-call-for-sunnybrook

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/articl...golf-bowling-in-sterling-heights-closing-land

 

[ru4por]

Good research, on Sunnybrook, guys. I wish both the old owners and the new investors nothing but the best of luck. Having been out there a couple times, visiting the course, pro shop, bar and bowling alley (most of them to get a freaking beer), I have to say it was one of the most poorly run establishments I have ever seen.

 

[donnyv]

Looks like we are losing Sunnybrook. A disc/ball golf course combo. I don't know the details of how or why the course is being pulled, but the baskets are up for sale. Never really worked well here, it did not seem like ownership was very engaged in the disc portion.

We're hoping John will sell us at least 12 of them. I just got approved for semi-redesign and expansion to 18 holes! Marysville and Lakeport State Park are next on the docket. Booyah!

 

[ru4por]

We're hoping John will sell us at least 12 of them. I just got approved for semi-redesign and expansion to 18 holes! Marysville and Lakeport State Park are next on the docket. Booyah!

Saw your note, Donny. Great news that they will be repurposed for a course(s)...opposed to someone's backyard practice basket.

 

[donnyv]

Saw your note, Donny. Great news that they will be repurposed for a course(s)...opposed to someone's backyard practice basket.

We're hoping to get baskets from them. I'm not sure how far down the list we are. Either way we're a go on the expansion at East China. I might just end up loaning out a few of my own to get the 12 hole loop going in October if all of Sunny's baskets are spoken for already.

Super pumped though! We can finally upgrade and improve a few of the original holes to make them play and flow better. The parks dept has been great and have been making the course look better and better.

Looking forward to having you guys over in a few weeks. Jeff, you gonna swing back to this area this fall?

 

[apdrvya]

We're hoping to get baskets from them. I'm not sure how far down the list we are. Either way we're a go on the expansion at East China. I might just end up loaning out a few of my own to get the 12 hole loop going in October if all of Sunny's baskets are spoken for already.

Super pumped though! We can finally upgrade and improve a few of the original holes to make them play and flow better. The parks dept has been great and have been making the course look better and better.

Looking forward to having you guys over in a few weeks. Jeff, you gonna swing back to this area this fall?

since the baby, my travels are very limited...
i was going to try to make it over to your area but it's not looking real positive.

 

[The Shide]

That's actually REALLY exciting to hear! They are not only planning to put the course in, but add wooded holes??? WELL NEEDED IMPROVEMENT!

It was never a great course, far too open and simple, but it's a mile from my office so I still frequent it out of conveinience . Thanks for the info, Shide.

Cheers.

Well, it didn't look like putting baskets back in at Cascade is a top priority. They have all kinds of earth moving equipment at the park with a lot of the park looking like it is under construction & it's hard to tell if the fairways will be the same as what was laid out a few weeks ago. I will check progress again in a week or so.

 

[ru4por]

Just saw this review. The course is Grand Rapids Rotary North in Belmont Michigan. Below is some of the review posted my Durco, the course designer.

Other Thoughts: I am the course designer. There were a ton of factors I had to consider in the design of this course. It was a 3 year process with the wetlands being created. 3 wetlands designs were denied by the MDEQ. The wetlands took away about 1/3 of the area I hoped to use for the course. We had to get permits for everything. Permits to dig, permits to put cement in the ground, permits to put the baskets in... The Plainfield TWP Board had to approve the course design and the tee signs. We had to jump through so many hoops to get the course installed. The Parks Director wanted a course "That would be fun for everyone". The Plainfield Parks Dept. is planning on doing Doughnuts and Cider on Saturday mornings. So, they wanted it to be semi family friendly. (Thus the short tees on 1,5 & 18) The wetlands dictated the proximity of some tees and baskets. The White Pine Trail will be going through the park from hole 6 along 9,10,15 and 17. I had to design the course knowing the path/trail would be going through the park near the river in the future. There are plans for a basketball court (that will be to the right of hole #1) and 5 soccer fields in the open area of the park as you enter. So, safety for the future non disc golfing park goers was definitely involved in the design. The mining going on in the pond limited the area used for the course for now (liability reasons). Once the mining has completed, the course will go along the pond towards the camp ground, up to the river through the woods, then along the river through the woods and back to the existing course. This will allow us to eliminate some of the place holder holes (ex: #14) and stretch the course out.

The course is still pretty raw overall. It's only been in for 1 month. We are constantly working on the course trying to improve it. Future plans include building up/ adding structure to the mound #3s basket is atop. A rock wall/ berm on #11 making it an island green. Defining the Out of Bounds sand traps and lining the Out of Bounds with stakes and rope. Adding some little trees and bushes is in the works (we will have to get permits like we have had to get for everything).
Big Thanks to the Grand Rapids North Rotary for donating $18,000 for the course. The Plainfield Parks Dept has established a budget within their budget for the course. So, the course will always be kept nice and it will be improving every year.

Sound like a labor of love and a great addition to that area. apdrvya has been up there when is first went in. His usual, outstanding reveiw is available as well. Look forward to getting out that way, it has been a while since I got me some GR disc golf in.

 

[The Shide]

Look forward to getting out that way, it has been a while since I got me some GR disc golf in.

Hit me up on the Scene when you plan on heading this way. I'd more than happy to be your guide. Maybe we can get a few of the other GR guys from this forum to get together.

 

[ru4por]

Hit me up on the Scene when you plan on heading this way. I'd more than happy to be your guide. Maybe we can get a few of the other GR guys from this forum to get together.

I have been talking about a disc and brew trip for over a year now. Not sure I will get it in before the snow gets deep. I will hit you up, for sure.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

Grizzly Oaks has been redesigned and is operational again. From Oakland University News:

After a two-year closure prompted by construction of the Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex (RAOC), the 18-hole Grizzly Oaks Disc Golf Course is now partially redesigned, officially reopened and ready for play.

Located immediately east of the RAOC complex and Field Events space, the course is available to the entire Oakland University community to use free of charge.

Highlights of the reopened course include:
•players' ability to start and finish in the same basic area, along the very north portion of the course alongside Meadow Brook Road;
•nine new holes and nine holes preserved from the original course;
•total course distance of 4,494 feet, 2,472 on the front nine and 2,022 on the back nine;
•fairways ranging in distance between 150 feet and more than 300 feet;
•hole designs that take advantage of the natural environment, offering a wide variety of shot selection at each hole.
Participants who drive to the course are encouraged to park in P-11 or other officially designated university parking spaces. Vehicles will not be permitted to park alongside Meadow Brook Road or in the grassy area around the field event space.

The course is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Play is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

I've yet to get out there to see for myself... busy this Sat and Sun, so it'll be a while till I can check out the changes.

 

[ru4por]

Grizzly Oaks has been redesigned and is operational again. From Oakland University News:

I've yet to get out there to see for myself... busy this Sat and Sun, so it'll be a while till I can check out the changes.

Wow.....great find, Bogey. A real surprise, I had written this course off. Wonder who was working on this? :hfive:

 

[Ballingerj44]

Wow.....great find, Bogey. A real surprise, I had written this course off. Wonder who was working on this? :hfive:

You guys beat me too it. Probably going to head out Thursday and check it out. It had to be the school working on it. I didn't hear anything about this course all summer.