Paul Bunko July 2, 2014 at 10:07pm
I am heading to Belle Isle right now if anyone is interested in playing a round, should be there around 3PM.
Gabe Cadorin July 1, 2014 at 9:33pm
lost green soft magnet hole 17 somewhere within 60 feet of basket
Fred Vocino July 1, 2014 at 8:22pm
As you cut into the rough areas, you may uncover a few discs that survive the blades. Where some dredging occurs near the walking bridge, more discs would surface. Those prodigal plastic projectiles would be welcomed.
Scott White July 1, 2014 at 5:02pm
Update from yesterday:
Most of the fairways have been mowed as of Monday 6/30. All pads are marked.
18 and 2 fairways are rutted out from heavy equipment the state used this spring and the plan is to lay down woodchips there.
If I had to guess, it's still rough but much more playable than this past weekend.
Latest Course Map is uploaded here
Joe Arnet
July 1, 2014 at 10:56am
Kick ass! I'd love to play it sometime next week after work if you have time.
Scott White June 30, 2014 at 7:21am
Not quite ready to play yet, but there is a lot of work scheduled for tomorrow - Monday.
ken "sega salt" moote June 29, 2014 at 7:53am
Any updates on course?! Are are the holes in? If so is this easy to navigate?
Andy Smith
June 29, 2014 at 12:38am
Thanks Ken It's been our pleasure and luck to be able to get this course on Belle Isle and we WELCOME all to the island.
Steve Nolff
June 30, 2014 at 8:23am
Another quick word of thanks to ALL involved. I know the hoops and red tape had to be enormous. Having played this course a couple times, it will be a fantastic additon to the Metro area golf scene. It's crown jewel in fact. Hope to see you all out there on the 12th. Please pass this message along to all those having put in so much time to make this happen.( I don't do facebook)
Paul Bunko
June 30, 2014 at 10:27am
Definately thanks for all the hard work getting this city course open. Gonna check it out this week on the way home.
Nick Oliver June 9, 2014 at 10:58pm
Hey guys (and gals),
we felt a quick update would help quell some of the rumors and talk happening about the course. We ARE slated to open and very soon. The course DOES exist and has since last season, however there are still things like tee boxes in the works. Working with the state of Michigan and the DNR has been a great experience, albeit one that takes times. Once we get the legal things done and out of the way we still have some work to be done on the course. Our goal is to get pe ...
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Steve Nolff
June 9, 2014 at 3:03pm
Thanks Nick. Please continue to update us on the scene. In particular, for work efforts and opportunities to volunteer to help. Also, can you pass along the facebook group. I have a couple golfer who do the facebook thing, that are having trouble finding info.
Joe Arnet June 9, 2014 at 9:50pm
Is it permissible to play this course yet? I drove by this saturday and I saw one gate open past hole 1. A section of the fence near hole 1 is gone as well. Last I heard the course wasn't insured therefore wasn't legal to play.
Joe Anttila Joe Arnet
June 9, 2014 at 3:35pm
Thanks for the info Nick! Where should interested players watch/look for more information?
Nick Oliver
June 10, 2014 at 9:25am
This site for sure, and Facebook. www.Facebook.com/Detroitdiscgolf. Once it's ready to go we'll be throwing a tournament and doing a media blitz to some extent.
Neil Duffey June 3, 2014 at 9:28pm
tournament info!!! please help us grow the sport! http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Ira_Township_DGC_fundraiser_2014
Scott White May 15, 2014 at 11:46pm
Got a few work days this upcoming weekend - Saturday and Sunday both kicking off at 10am. Bring yourself and your tools down to the Isle for some good ole fashioned cuttin & wackin! More details on Detroit Disc Golf on FB
Course proposal with the DNR is gaining steam. Hopefully there is an announcement of some magnitude in the near future. Cheers All
Fred Vocino April 24, 2014 at 6:01pm
This is an optimist asking - can I get a "fuzzy" projection for any tournaments this year? My planning reaches far, but I want to be flexible so that I can get my Detroit on.
Fred Vocino
April 24, 2014 at 12:38pm
I don't worry much about "concrete" dates. Dirt tees are OK for now. (pun intended) If you have hopes for something 6 weeks from now, that bodes well for my hope to find a repeat of the 2013 late season PDGA sanctioned event(s). I will also be looking for notice of earlier opportunities including weekend league play times. Throw well.
Nick Oliver
April 24, 2014 at 1:31pm
We've been posting updates on FB, but not as often here. I'll be sure to change that since as you stated there's a ton of interest and The Scene is disc hq for a lot of us.
Paul Bunko March 28, 2014 at 6:46pm
Any chance the state is going to open up the course this summer?
Mitchell Bailey Nick Oliver
March 28, 2014 at 11:29am
Thanks, Scott. I wanted to make sure we are properly represented. There's a meeting today. Expect news soon.
Andy Smith
March 28, 2014 at 11:51am
Meet was moved but things look good now that the state has taking over the island. Going to be a great season for this course!
Steve Nolff
March 28, 2014 at 11:56am
You guys continue to rock the free world. Please holler if you need any help.
Scott White January 19, 2014 at 4:27am
Tournament at Belle Isle Sunday 1/26 - Come see the Isle under control of the State. http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Detroits_Belle_Isle_Ice_Bowl_2014
Nick Oliver
January 28, 2014 at 1:47pm
Hey Scott, where is my score from this? I see the record was set by Hoppe but I had the lowest round of the day! :)
Paul Doherty November 4, 2013 at 6:10pm
If anyone goes fishing, I lost a yellow star teebird on hole 5. Hit the far side of the bank and rolled in the water. # on the rim.
Up In The Air Disc Golf October 31, 2013 at 12:01am
This Sunday Nov. 3rd will be the last chance to join us this year on the Belle Isle DGC! http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Belle_Isle_Fall_Final_2013
Fred Vocino
October 30, 2013 at 9:24pm
I'll be there, or I'll have my area calculated: y height (y width)
Up In The Air Disc Golf October 25, 2013 at 11:52pm
The Belle Isle Disc Golf Course has been a lot of hard work on the property all volunteered and thank you to everyone who has been down there on the course working with us. I appreciate it very much as do most of our local disc golf community. The fact is Detroit City is what it is and we all knew that after everything we spend and sacrifice on for disc golf on belle isle it might not stick. We have always been given permission by who is required to give it to us to do everything from cutting th ... more
Steve Nolff
October 25, 2013 at 3:56pm
You work and intentions are above reproach. I too hope all can understand the vastness of this undertaking. Patience and understanding are the only options available and I think all involved have done nothing but exercise them in volumes. Please accept this as a vote of support and appreciation for all the work toward making this dream a reality.
Fred Vocino
October 26, 2013 at 12:08pm
Few, if any, things do not have sport as the key to meaningful success and failure. This goes for generals and chefs and all who wish to learn from their struggle. It is the piece that reconciles the competition / cooperation polemic. You will succeed because you touch the sporting instinct that is present everywhere.
Thomas Krembs October 24, 2013 at 1:06am
Is this course even open or just for the tourney on Nov. 3rd?
Steve Nolff
October 25, 2013 at 10:23am
All leads back to facebook, not really into that. Thank you Paul. I guess I will just show up and see.
Up In The Air Disc Golf
October 25, 2013 at 3:28pm
Hey Steve sorry this pre reg page hasn't been set up yet. We just got confirmation by the park a couple days ago. Come Play Detroit from Detroit is actually hosting this event so they want the pre-registrations. Normally I would take them here but it's not coming to me. You can register on ... more
Steve Nolff
October 25, 2013 at 3:52pm
Thanks a ton. Should be great with Up in the Air handling things. I have intentions of gettingout there. I will just reg the day of. I appreciate the response.
Eric McCahill October 17, 2013 at 7:19am
Say something ...Join us at Brys Park in St Clair Shores this Saturday as we attempt to break the all time record for Ace Race attendance, 309 players!! Sign ups are currently at 342 players, so come be a part of history and help us get the record in Michigan where it belongs!! http://dgscene.com/BrysAceRace3 <-- Use the Talk Tab to sign up, and walk ups are welcome also!! Mark Ellis, John Minicuci and a 3rd instructor will be giving a skills clinic at 11am so be there at 10:30, see you t ... more
steve falwell October 16, 2013 at 6:37pm
is the course now open ?
http://www.modeldmedia.com/devnews/detroitdiscgolfopen.aspx
Nick Oliver
October 16, 2013 at 11:29am
No. With the state persumably taking over, and the EMF, we are sorta in a holding pattern. We are doing our best to keep things updated. Stay tuned on here or on the Facebook.
Fred Vocino October 4, 2013 at 4:26pm
Good luck on the newest "sea change": the lease to the State. Change can be opportunity.
Fred Vocino
October 4, 2013 at 9:07pm
It is hopeful to note that people could speak about disc golf on the island, even as so many other strident voices of change and resistance were competing. Discgolf advocates should be viewed as models of diplomacy useful to the next conversations about the future of the island. Do not hesitate to c ... more
Up In The Air Disc Golf
October 25, 2013 at 3:23pm
Thanks Fred for all your positivity! We have been in touch with the state and they sound like they will be a big help to us and the course. What was said about the golf course was only speculations set out by the media using the property as an example without knowing that we are already in talks with the state about the disc golf course.
Fred Vocino
October 26, 2013 at 11:47am
Press rarely gets it 100%. btw- Mackinaw ctr. has video on web re: turning Belle Isle into private soverign state where Detroit gets to have crumbs that roll off their banquet tables.
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