Middle Georgia Disc Golf League

Luke McFarland   January 23, 2012 at 2:49pm

Relay for Life Danny Noonan Best Shot Dubs w/ Mulligans at the Monty

I'm working on this, but look for this tourney to happen on March 3.

Luke McFarland   December 16, 2011 at 8:30pm

Tournament on as planned!

Get your partner. Monty Dubs X is coming Feb. 4, 2012. The first round should feature 20-21 holes, including the massive downhill long, long pin for #18 and a newly par 4 uphill #7. Team lists, divisions, chatter, hole lengths and descriptions can all be found (at least within a few days of now) at discgolfatlanta.com under the unsanctioned tournament thread and the regional courses thread for "The Monty".

Luke McFarland   June 9, 2011 at 7:55pm

Work day for the Monty

On June 18, next Saturday, a handful of guys are going out to make a difference at the Monty. If you can, please come.

Also, We'd love to see you at the tournament, all you who keep missing. There's a possibility that the Monty could be shut down by the Jasper County COmmission----they need to see some excellent attendance at this tournament for them to leave us alone!

Luke McFarland   June 3, 2011 at 10:14pm

New work at the Monty ushers in MONTY DUBS IX: REDUX

Monty dubs IX July 23
Expect new holes
ctps and long putts
lake cool off

THE MONTY! All holes are expected to play in the woods, except maybe the trailer hole.

If for some reason the Monty isn't ready, this tournament will be held at Redan.

Luke McFarland   April 11, 2011 at 12:21pm

The Monty Undergoes change...

Recently we received help--a timber crew cut 3 new holes for the Monty. Unfortunately, they were also there to decimate Deer Ridge Woods because the county is in desperate need of funds. Wes, the park director, persuaded others that the course must stay and not be cut, and so far, the timber crew has honored this as best they can. The results of this: One teepad (#11) was destroyed, but that's pretty easy to fix with a couple of logs and some painted rocks. The woods to the left of #13 (last ... more

Recently we received help--a timber crew cut 3 new holes for the Monty. Unfortunately, they were also there to decimate Deer Ridge Woods because the county is in desperate need of funds. Wes, the park director, persuaded others that the course must stay and not be cut, and so far, the timber crew has honored this as best they can.

The results of this: One teepad (#11) was destroyed, but that's pretty easy to fix with a couple of logs and some painted rocks. The woods to the left of #13 (last hole in the "woods") is now an open area, with only a narrow band of trees separating the fairway from a sort of wasteland. The green for that hole is much more open. Basically, when before there was a major chunk of woods unused around any part of the course, now the trees in that area are mostly gone. They're a little ugly right now, those open areas, but they don't really change the course---at least as of the last time I was out there, though they weren't finished yet. I think maybe the vibe has changed a bit, but it's hard to tell. There's a lot more light on many of the holes in the former woods, and in many places you can see a lot further---I imagine that in future tournaments you'll see other groups on teepads more easily. I was out there and surprised by the wanton tree slaughter (with no disrespect to the needs of the county government) that it put me in a bad mood about it. But what I can say happily is the fact that the Monty Disc Golf Course is what saved a whole lotta trees, and for this credit goes to a bunch of folks. Namely, those that did the work and those that have repeatedly attended tournaments. Also, a recent surge in traffic is a big plus.

Nothing has changed with plans to "finish" the course except that they have been drastically sped up, since three of the longest fairways on the course suddenly exist and need attention. Currently I am focused on cleaning up new #6 and new #7, then dropping a pin on each. As a result, the holes that we play in the open will change, and it is likely that current #13 will be two holes again, but with some changes to the first of the two (The Woodpile Hole) to make it more formidable and to get the basket away from the teepad for the next hole (just across the OB logline).

After 6 and 7 are finished, then focus will be shifted to the holes behind current 10 green and coming back behind current teepad 11 (which actually doesn't currently exist, so I guess I need to get that done, too.) Once these two are cleaned up and pin-ified, then all baskets will be moved to the "woods" for a spell. In the mean time, I'd like to raise money for buying baskets for the open holes--at least some of them.

Wade Selph had a neat idea--to do away with current 14 and 16, and use the 14 placement for the 18th hole. Renumber the holes so that current 17--tee from the parking lot--is number one, then current 18 is number two, playing over 1000 feet to the current 14 green. Then you cut through the woods and play what is currently 13 short as number three, then current number 1 becomes number four. That way, the last hole ends up being the Trailer Hole, complete with signature mural. Not sure that we'll do this all that soon, but I'd like to hear from those that know the course how they feel about this possible layout.


I went back out yesterday, and they had indeed cut more. They are making a concerted effort not to change the holes themselves, but in several places already they have cut across a hole, in the process bringing down some trees. Also, the "Trailway to Seven" has been destroyed, and it looks completely different. It is pretty easy to get lost on the way to seven. No problem, though, 'cause I would really like to do some redesign there to eliminate the long walk.


Got a bit of cleanup to do. Don't come to the course right now; it's not so pretty and a little confusing.

Luke McFarland   March 27, 2011 at 9:42am

New holes cut at the Monty

Two of the three new holes are mostly cut. If you've been to the Monty, you'll be amazed at what these holes add. Over 1200 feet, wide fairways, elevation change on all three holes. If you haven't been to the Monty, you're simply missing out.

Luke McFarland   March 13, 2011 at 7:26pm

Newest work at the Monty 3/13

Thanks to Brian Benton and Wade, we got 3 holes marked off in the woods. Later this week, a timber crew will be coming to cut and remove the trees. If you are familiar with the Monty, the new holes will be off of current 5a (uphill, 512'), straight behind current #10 (444’ top of ridge and ends with a down hill righty hyzer hole), and behind the teebox for current #11 (386’ crosses a low area hole). After spending a few hours this weekend figuring out where they should go, what trees shou ... more

Thanks to Brian Benton and Wade, we got 3 holes marked off in the woods. Later this week, a timber crew will be coming to cut and remove the trees. If you are familiar with the Monty, the new holes will be off of current 5a (uphill, 512'), straight behind current #10 (444’ top of ridge and ends with a down hill righty hyzer hole), and behind the teebox for current #11 (386’ crosses a low area hole).

After spending a few hours this weekend figuring out where they should go, what trees should go, etc, I can safely say the only way to describe their addition to the course would be by saying they will beEpic.

Luke McFarland   March 11, 2011 at 9:59pm

The Monty needs Hole designers ASAP

The park director at the Monty sent me an email today. It goes as follows: "We have a timber crew moving in they will get any and all trees we mark for removal. the only catch is we need to do it in a hurry. They could move in as early as next week." We still have at least 3 holes to go in the woods----and tons of room for them. If you are interested in designing a hole or two, please pm me or respond below. The amount of work these guys will do in a week is as much or more as work days et ... more

The park director at the Monty sent me an email today. It goes as follows:

"We have a timber crew moving in they will get any and all trees we mark for removal. the only catch is we need to do it in a hurry. They could move in as early as next week."

We still have at least 3 holes to go in the woods----and tons of room for them. If you are interested in designing a hole or two, please pm me or respond below. The amount of work these guys will do in a week is as much or more as work days etc would get done in a year.

This is an opportunity that simply can't go by without capitalizing on it. I can't afford the time right now to get out there---I've got my daughter by myself for the next week, and this needs to happen pretty much within that time.

This doesn't require any more labor than marking trees and walking in the woods. Someone, please,

HELP!

Luke McFarland   February 14, 2011 at 10:59am

FEB 20th RANDOM DRAW DUBS at THE MONTY

Random Draw Doubles coming on FEB 20. 1 round of 20. The course will be lengthened to its full length for the tournament. Come check it out and the new holes.

$5 to play
5 more for ctps and ace fund


didn't see enough of y'all! Had over 10 people who "threatened" to come, but they didn't show. Ask Woodrow how the place looks/how the new holes play.

Luke McFarland   February 6, 2011 at 4:56pm

Random Draw Doubles 2/12 and 2/20 at 1:00

$5 bucks for 1 round of 20
3 $1 ctps
$2 ace fund
Come see the new holes
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Luke McFarland   May 12, 2010 at 10:36pm

This sunday 5/16

We'll begin the MGDGL this Sunday with dubs at 1:00 at the Monty... Some money will be added to begin a bankroll for the club. come out!

Luke McFarland   May 5, 2010 at 3:32pm

What do we do now?

I've started a club, now it's time to do some stuff. Anyone have ideas?