What are your favorite tips for securing baskets against theft?
Context for my question: my home course has been approved for 20 new baskets (19 holes + practice basket). We would like to ensure that they are not stolen. They are in a rambunctious area of town - plopped between college student neighborhoods and apartments run by slumlords. We haven't had baskets stolen in recent years, but in my 18 years golfing a few have gotten yanked out of the ground.
These baskets will be permanent in their positions, no alternate spots so no need for regular movement.
The following come to mind immediately for me:
1. Loads of concrete (how much? 2 50 lb bags?)
2. Hammer rebar into the ground within the holes before pouring concrete
3. Weld the baskets into place at the bolts
Any other thoughts or products that can help us ensure that these new baskets are not a theft risk?
Context for my question: my home course has been approved for 20 new baskets (19 holes + practice basket). We would like to ensure that they are not stolen. They are in a rambunctious area of town - plopped between college student neighborhoods and apartments run by slumlords. We haven't had baskets stolen in recent years, but in my 18 years golfing a few have gotten yanked out of the ground.
These baskets will be permanent in their positions, no alternate spots so no need for regular movement.
The following come to mind immediately for me:
1. Loads of concrete (how much? 2 50 lb bags?)
2. Hammer rebar into the ground within the holes before pouring concrete
3. Weld the baskets into place at the bolts
Any other thoughts or products that can help us ensure that these new baskets are not a theft risk?