New course in the north georgia mountains!

[mtanzy913]

camp lighthouse disc golf course!
so recently my family has purchased 150 acres of land in jasper georgia. prior to this we had been praying for a way to start some sort of ministry. when we bought the land we had the idea of starting a camp. the camp is called camp light house and is going to have its first summer of campers the summer of 2013. it is going to be a non profit camp for kids who dont have the money or circumstances to go to a summer camp. my best friend suggested building a disc golf course and after a while we decided to do it and scrounged up the money for 9 baskets. im not sure where on the land we will be building but it will be awesome. i wanted to post to ask for advice on building/ designing courses. your input will be priceless and as soon as building starts i will post pictures!
*and if you would be interested in donating anything such as discs baskets or any other information it will be much appreciated!*

 

[The Bird Man]

Ever have any problems with squids in those parts?

 

[mtanzy913]

just these guys

 

[MrFixIt]

Sounds great.
I would encourage you to PM Sadjo (he's a regular on this site).
I'm sure that his experience will help you alot.

 

[mtanzy913]

@thebirdman just these guys

 

[reggaB]

Chattanooga Club

You should get in touch with the guys over in Chattanooga.

They have a good core group and have installed numerous courses around the North Ga / Tennesee area.

 

[BennettUA]

I second you needing to talk with Sadjo, he is a motivated man when it comes to helping install courses on private land in north GA.

 

[LeBryson James]

I would talk to Wes Thomas, Matt Dollar, Nick Phillips, or Keith (Kay) Johnson for help on designing and planning. Those guys are the front runners of the North GA/Tenn area courses and really love to see the game grow. They all have large disc golf backgrounds and experience in designing great new courses.

 

[LeBryson James]

Wes Campbell not Thomas. Lol Thomas is my county's sheriff.

 

[heartman]

I would talk to Wes Campbell, Matt Dollar, Nick Phillips, or Keith (Kay) Johnson for help on designing and planning. Those guys are the front runners of the North GA/Tenn area courses and really love to see the game grow. They all have large disc golf backgrounds and experience in designing great new courses.

... and John Ritger (jdawg24)

 

[mtanzy913]

thanks so much and would any of you know of where i could get some donations or cheaper discs?

 

[LeBryson James]

I'm guessing this is a Christian Camp, so I would go to local churches and ask for donations. And to get new cheap discs I would order offline for factory seconds or become a dealer. But to get cheap used discs I would go to local tournaments/doubles and speak for the cause and ask for any unused discs the locals have. They should gladly donate them to you.

 

[erock216]

Praying for a way to start some sort of ministry? What does that even mean?

 

[Sadjo]

Both Kieth Johnson and Matt Dollar are good folks to contact if they have the time. I did respond to your PM and I will be checking my calendar. All depends on time...do I have enough free weekends to get that way...and can I bring my family.

I will get you set up with inexpensive discs, if that's what you need.

 

[Sadjo]

I second you needing to talk with Sadjo, he is a motivated man when it comes to helping install courses on private land in north GA.

You're too kind.

I do have several projects but they just come my way through luck.

 

[mtanzy913]

?

Praying for a way to start some sort of ministry? What does that even mean?

a way for me and my family to help others and spread the word of god