Michigan New Course Updates

[DirtyMittenDG]

Update {10/22/11}-

-----2011 NEW COURSES-----
-The Edge- Scottville {20 Holes}
-Big Bend- White Cloud {18 Holes}
-Burchfield Park- Holt {18 Holes}
-Carly's Playground- Traverse City {18 Holes} [Mt. Holiday Redesign]
-Diggins Hill- Cadillac {18 Holes}
-Marion Twp Park- Howell {18 Holes}
-Ogemaw Hills- West Branch {18 Holes}
-Superior Pines- Grand Marais {18 Holes}
-Hanson Hills (Short Course)- Grayling {9 Holes}
-Lake Linden-Hubbell DGC- Lake Linden {9 Holes}
-MCTI DGC- Plainwell {9 Holes} [Private]
-Rosewood Park DGC- Jenison {9 Holes}
-Taymouth Park- Burt {9 Holes}

-----PENDING COURSES-------
-Belle Isle DGC- Detroit {24 Holes}
-Mt. McSauba- Charlevoix {19 Holes}
-Wickes Park- Saginaw {18 Holes}
-BC State Rec Area- Bay City {9-18 Holes}
-Bertha Brock- Ionia {9-18 Holes}


-----{If anyone has additional info that should be added to the list, please let me know.}-----

 

[B3NDER]

^I'm definitely going to check out Rosewood since i have a buddy who just moved to Jenison.

 

[basketcase15]

damn u guys are stacking new courses

 

[basketcase15]

makes me want to hop across the pond

 

[MDeezy]

Work has begun on Bertha Brock DGC

 

[Steve West]

Update {10/22/11}-

Does this mean you'll make Michigan the third state to sync up the PDGA and DGCR directories?

 

[midmittendgfiend]

yes!!!

im extremely pumped that saginaw is finally getting its own course! i was walking through the trails at wickes park about two years ago and wanted a course in there was hoping it would be the first place that would get one! too bad i wasnt involved in the planning or build! maybe i should focus on getting one out in at delta college like i planned two years ago

 

[TorreyLaffoon]

We've got about three solid courses in the mid-mitten area (Central Mich U) +/- 15 miles or so. Working on proposing one in my home town of alma.

If you're on twitter, follow @C_MichDiscGolf

 

[donnyv]

Ira Twp course hits a snag...

Email from Ira Twp Parks Dept.

I am sorry Donny, but we have hit a snag in construction. Holes 3-6 go through the "rough" wooded area and we are unable to remove the Thorn Apple trees that are in the way. We have the holes & support poles cemented in and the baskets are done, but we are having BIG landscaping issues.

Parks & Rec found a volunteer to brush hog a 6' swatch where the course is to go, but there are still 1-4" small tree daggers sticking out of the ground that pose a trip hazard.

We are looking into finding a volunteer that has some type of industrial rototiller/ground churning equipment that would be willing to come in & churn up the pathway. We could wood chip a 4" layer down, we have a ton of free wood chips, but that will take a lot of man hours.

If we bull doze, we are left with a pile of trees with roots & dirt attached, and that can't be burnt.

If you have any suggestions, I would gratefully accept them. We are always looking for help, thank you.

Lynn Zyrowski
Ira Twp. Park & Recreation Director
7085 Meldrum Rd.
Fair Haven, MI 48023
586-339-3956

Dang, I'm still trying to work on our private course's completion along with finalizing a course proposal for a park down the road. I'll have to check it out but it's still at least 25 min from my house.

Anyone in that area looking for a volunteer opportunity? PM me if interested.

 

[tritpens]

18 of the 24 holes of the belle isle course will be up this sunday only for a fundraiser tournament. The tourney is catered by slows and every entrant receives a tee and free founders beer. There will be a keg of reds ryepa and porter. Show us your support and come on out.

 

[esdubya]

Bay City hits a snag..

"An update to the course at Bay City State Recreation Area..

The District Supervisor determined that the property will not accommodate the 18 hole layout that I presented, so in short the money and pledges have been returned. The plan that the Park has is to proceed again in the near future with an attempt to build an 9 hole Professional course, with an 9 hole Youth course somewhere in close proximity.

As I understand the project as 2011 closes out, there is nothing on the table for a timeline, no designer working on a new plan and currently no money aside from a few hundred dollars. In 2012 the plan is for The Friend's group to again attempt a grant of $10,000.00 and retain a designer to see the 9 plus 9 design get up and running."

 

[Todd Wiley]

Clearwater State Park (between Atlanta MI and Onaway MI) just contacted me to help with course design and proposal for an 18 hole DGC to be installed in 2012. I will pass on more information after I go look at the property they wish to build it on (they have over 300 acres to work with).

 

[Todd Wiley]

Clearwater State Park (between Atlanta MI and Onaway MI) just contacted me to help with course design and proposal for an 18 hole DGC to be installed in 2012. I will pass on more information after I go look at the property they wish to build it on (they have over 300 acres to work with).

Edit * Clear Lake State Park

 

[Amenz]

The Watervliet City Commissioners voted to go ahead with my dual tee 9 hole course proposal in and around Flaherty Park last night. Now the permitting process begins. More updates to come but this is a huge milestone reached!

 

[donnyv]

Nice job Amenz

I'm going before the county P&R commision tonight with my proposal. Wish me success.

 

[Amenz]

Sweet, what's your location?

 

[donnyv]

St. Clair County

Any tips on what to expect from the commision? I have a ton of info and nice presentation packets with some mids and sample scorecards too for each commision member but they're only gonna give me a 3-minute window if other people show up with park ideas.

What did it take to get an okay from your meeting?

 

[AikoAdam]

The Edge at Scottville has been approved to be permanent and 4 holes are being added to make it 24. Some changes to existing holes TBD.

 

[DirtyMittenDG]

Does this mean you'll make Michigan the third state to sync up the PDGA and DGCR directories?

Eventually.....that will take a sec! lol

 

[DirtyMittenDG]

Bay City hits a snag.. ....

Yeah, thats too bad!! 2nd course in BC that's fallen through like that. Theres still some hope left though....