Belle Isle DGC

Just a reminder: Registration is now open for the Warren 2016 MVP Circuit (9/25/16). Players pack includes 3 discs and additional swag from MVP Disc Sports for $30 entry. Will have men's, women's, and ... show more ›

Just a reminder: Registration is now open for the Warren 2016 MVP Circuit (9/25/16). Players pack includes 3 discs and additional swag from MVP Disc Sports for $30 entry. Will have men's, women's, and juniors divisions. The first 25 players to register (if before 7/16/16) will be entered into a bonus CTP which will have a prize valued over $50. More players will mean bigger prize pools. With enough registered players the grand prize will include an MVP Black Hole Pro basket. Additional MVP apparel will be available to purchase during registration. Registration runs now through August 31st. Early entry bonus ends July 16th. 35 player minimum for basket prize. Register @ http://www.dgscene.com/2016warrenmvp

We are CLOSED indefinitely. Please read the statement below. For several months now there have been questions about the course here on Belle Isle. Today we want to address all of you. The course ... show more ›

We are CLOSED indefinitely. Please read the statement below.

For several months now there have been questions about the course here on Belle Isle. Today we want to address all of you.
The course is CLOSED indefinitely.
What does that mean? The course is NOT DEAD. First lets talk business. We will be giving refunds to season pass holders without question. Please be patient with us. If you would like to roll that money towards a potential 2016 pass please let us know (address below) and we will put you on a list. We have the list of all who bought a pass, but feel free to contact that same address and list your info for us. The people who came and played here and offered their hard earned money are our focus right now.
So, what happened?
The course was inundated with large sums of water all winter, and all spring, and part of early summer. This created a cycle in which no draining occurred and that forced parts of the course to go without proper trimming and mowing. It became apparent to us that having the course in the condition it was in would not do the site or the game of disc golf proper. So we made the call to close it.
And what has happened since then?
Well, we are trying to keep the course alive. While we do not want to drop all the details right here and now the crux of our efforts have been with the DNR and private backers. So the short of it is we are looking to partner up with someone. OUR ENTIRE GOAL IS TO KEEP DISC ON THE ISLE.
And what would that take?
We have a few ideas, such as a secondary course design that would bypass the wettest areas. However that is not such an easy task for a number of reasons. In the end the true solution is $$$ and lots of it. Without getting overly technical it boils down to moving earth and adding proper drainage.
KEEP IN MIND that while the above solution sounds all neat and straight forward that we are working on an Isle, on land that was placed there (its not natural, it was added in to the Detroit river after excavation for various downtown skyscrapers left a ton of overfill). To add to that there is the Conservancy to navigate, who would prefer that we leave the property alone, so you can guess how they feel about moving tons of earth around. Oh, and then there is the water system. Detroit water systems are troublesome as many of you are aware. If only there was a big handle somewhere that would allow us to stop the flow under the course! The problems are numerous, but we have yet to give up.
Want to know what you can do?
Keep supporting the page, the scene (there are a handful of courses in the area, keeping the game alive and showing support to these courses helps us and the sport!) and know that if there are any possibilities of Belle Isle DGC living on we will do what it takes. We will still keep Detroit Disc Golf as an entity alive, regardless of the course situation. We like to think we represent at least a portion of the SE Michigan disc golf scene. We have seen many changes, in our crew and out on the courses. We have tried to keep things positive, support those around us, and to give all of you a place to have fun. That will never change.
STAY TUNED! And thank you for the love this season.

So how many of you fine American guys and gals are coming over to Tecumseh for our 2nd annual Tecumseh Open? Saturday, September 19 @ 10am. $25 entry, includes a Discraft disc. Super easy to get to ou ... show more ›

So how many of you fine American guys and gals are coming over to Tecumseh for our 2nd annual Tecumseh Open? Saturday, September 19 @ 10am. $25 entry, includes a Discraft disc. Super easy to get to our course. Take the tunnel or bridge into Windsor, follow Riverside Drive (East) until you hit Manning Road. Course is right at the corner, by the river. Beautiful course. Any support would be greatly appreciated!!

Hey Belle Isle followers. Sorry, I don't have any new info on the beautiful Belle Isle course. However, I would like to point out (shamelessly promote) our upcoming tournament that is literally on t ... show more ›

Hey Belle Isle followers. Sorry, I don't have any new info on the beautiful Belle Isle course. However, I would like to point out (shamelessly promote) our upcoming tournament that is literally on the other side of he river from Belle Isle. Yes, in Canada. We are very much a sister course to Belle Isle in that we are only a few miles away, and also on an old ball golf course. And in many ways our volunteer groups have been working together / pushing each other to add disc golf to under-served areas. If you want to come check it out, and get at least one cool disc in the process - September 19th, Lakewood Park in Tecumseh, ON. More details here:

http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Tecumseh_Open_2015

https://www.facebook.com/WindsorEssexDG

Damn I just heard about this course & was looking forward to playing on it. I'm sorry to hear about all the issues going on with park currently. Good luck at finding that sponsor for the course, it wo ... show more ›

Damn I just heard about this course & was looking forward to playing on it. I'm sorry to hear about all the issues going on with park currently. Good luck at finding that sponsor for the course, it would be a shame to see all the hard work to put in the course just to see it disappear to neglect. Good luck guys & I hope to toss some disc on this course someday when it re opens!

Sadly due to the water and that stopping us from being able to mow the majority of the course we are now in a situation where we cant keep the doors open. This does not mean all is lost. We are trying ... show more ›

Sadly due to the water and that stopping us from being able to mow the majority of the course we are now in a situation where we cant keep the doors open. This does not mean all is lost. We are trying to get a meeting with the DNR in the hopes that we can find some solutions. Water mitigation is VERY EXPENSIVE, in fact the cost would not be believable if I told you. But we have some other ideas on our plate that we will proceed with once given the chance.

All the support has been very appreciated. We started with a heap of challenges, and we put our best efforts forward, but we clearly need to find some serious help to get things going again. Stay tuned and thank you for all the love.

this course should have never been open from the get what so ever.. with needing waders and grass up to your neck, it's explained to you how shitty the course is when u arrive but its not really "expl ... show more ›

this course should have never been open from the get what so ever.. with needing waders and grass up to your neck, it's explained to you how shitty the course is when u arrive but its not really "explained". by the time you drive out, park your car, walk, pay, walk, and then get out there you could have been to boonie or brys park or some other playable course. not to bust chops here but bad management. instead of sugar coating things like prior keep the place closed until things get right around there..

IF you didnt see the thread below we are currently CLOSED due to water. I will reiterate the issue: the course is an Island, in a horribly wet spring/summer, with water main problems. We are working w ... show more ›

IF you didnt see the thread below we are currently CLOSED due to water. I will reiterate the issue: the course is an Island, in a horribly wet spring/summer, with water main problems. We are working with the State to fix this, and have some plans on ways we can make the course playable all season even when parts of some holes are closed.

STAY TUNED!

FYI - we are trying our damndest to get the course playable again. Mother nature is "raining on our parade." lol We have some plans in place, so stay tuned. I try to answer questions anytime peopl ... show more ›

FYI - we are trying our damndest to get the course playable again. Mother nature is "raining on our parade." lol

We have some plans in place, so stay tuned. I try to answer questions anytime people have them. Check the info first, then the FB page, or PM me if you are not on there. THANKS for the support.