Belle Isle DGC

Up In The Air Disc Golf    January 3, 2013 at 9:44pm

Going down to the course today after 2pm to get final measurements and a round in. Post or just come down if anyone cares to join me.

Ben Jackson    December 31, 2012 at 6:55am

Also: lost an Orange S-line CD on December 14th between 18's pin and the gate. Gate is unlocked! Lost an orange blizzard Teedevil today on 2's fairway close to short pad. Reward for return

Ben Jackson    December 31, 2012 at 6:05am

Tee pads shoveled! Water pipe broke near pins on hole 3 and 5. Probably a good idea to skip those holes for now.

Ben Jackson    December 29, 2012 at 10:15am

Stay tuned for pics. I have every long pad pic and most of the short pads, just have to upload them (probably tomorrow).

The course is on the old ball golf course. Parking lot is located at 42.344053,-82.976851, 2334 Oakway, Detroit, MI. 42.345527,-82.975745 is approximately where long teepad 1 is. The gate entrance may be locked during the week right now but we will be regularly going out there Sundays at noon for a league starting January 6th (yes, we'll be there this sunday same time ... more

Stay tuned for pics. I have every long pad pic and most of the short pads, just have to upload them (probably tomorrow).

The course is on the old ball golf course. Parking lot is located at 42.344053,-82.976851, 2334 Oakway, Detroit, MI. 42.345527,-82.975745 is approximately where long teepad 1 is. The gate entrance may be locked during the week right now but we will be regularly going out there Sundays at noon for a league starting January 6th (yes, we'll be there this sunday same time but probably doing more maintenance during the round)

Slightly new layout from the tournament course. About 4 holes have been completely taken out to make way for 2 new holes in the old layout. Island hole is taken out, and there are 2 completely new holes to finish the 18 layout. Shorts are not only significantly shorter, but they provide a completely different layout. Water only comes in play for 5 holes on the course (significantly on 3, explained here). Hole 3(par3) throws about 280ft over a river inlet 50ft wide. Hole 11(par2) is a short hole less than 200 ft where it's beneficial to throw over the river and hyzer (RHBH). The anhyzer route has a fence in the way(not visible from the teepad). Hole 14 is about 330ft mostly over the water shot. (probably 280ft to the beach and 240 to the left opening). Short pad and drop zone is on the other(west) side of the bridge.

Right now every long teepad is marked with 2 short flags and 1 5ft tall flag pole (most have flags on them). Shorts are marked with a set of 2 small flags (small flags are orange and pink and about 1ft off the ground. At least 1 flag at each location has the hole number on it and the shorts are marked with an 's' on the flag. Each pole has a black tape line on it 2.5 ft off the ground (intended to hit above the line to hole-out) and the hole number written on top facing the teepad (may need binoculars lol).
Next intention is to change the tape to an engraved and painted line as well as shorten the poles to make it a clear target zone. Any suggestions on target zone height? I'm thinking 24inches. Also we're working on getting the distances and a clear layout map. Call or email Andrew at Up In The Air 248-673-8846, [email redacted], (during regular business hours W-F 11a-6p Sa-Su 12p-5p) or call/text me 248-459-0681 for more details, questions, or suggestions

fyi you want serious snow boots right now but if it ever warms up there are a few wet spots on the course especially holes 4[pin], 5[long pad], 11, and 12. Waterproof shoes or hiking boots/shoes would be a good idea.
Also I'd like to clarify the wind is normally less than 10mph here. Every time i've been there, except on tournament days where it was 20mph+, it's been under 5mph.

Scott White    December 28, 2012 at 1:03am

I should probably clarify that this is an object course right now. To my knowledge there are wooden posts with 5gallon buckets that represent the eventual basket. I haven't been down to see it yet, any reports?

Fred Vocino    December 24, 2012 at 7:14am

Steps: 1) On this page, press "events", 2) press Oct.27 past event, 3) on right side, under "about this tournament " press the map -url, 4) see blue markers for parking and place near the start. The folks urging frequent activity should be helpful with tee and hole markers. I'm hoping for photos and sky view of course before I go without guide.

Robert Shaffer    December 24, 2012 at 6:40am

really would like some more info before heading out here tomorrow

Jason Kirkaldy    December 24, 2012 at 6:30am

cool video

Robert Shaffer    December 23, 2012 at 10:34pm

we are going to headdown for a xmas eve round tee off 11.. can someone give me better direction since the directions on here send me o the masonic temple

Up In The Air Disc Golf    December 23, 2012 at 8:57pm

This course is now open, please go walk on and play! Leagues will begin on the first Sunday of 2013, Jan 6th at noon. Come out and help us show the city of Detroit that we want this course here and it will be used!

Scott White    November 19, 2012 at 10:08pm

Belle Isle people: Who would be interested in a Thursday night putting league in Detroit? We have a very nice place lined up to host us, all we need to do is provide baskets and some admin. I would love to be part of this, but I don't personally have the ability to commit to be there week in and week out. I'm looking for someone who would be willing to be the league admin, who can be there every week, post the scores, and do some promotion for the putting league. The location wou ... more

Belle Isle people: Who would be interested in a Thursday night putting league in Detroit? We have a very nice place lined up to host us, all we need to do is provide baskets and some admin. I would love to be part of this, but I don't personally have the ability to commit to be there week in and week out. I'm looking for someone who would be willing to be the league admin, who can be there every week, post the scores, and do some promotion for the putting league. The location would be here: http://whatsfowling.com/ Pretty much perfect, it's BYOB, they have music, a bar, TV, etc.. And even better it's in the D so it could be a central meeting spot for West Side vs. North Side suburban battles! We might even get into the fowling part, who knows! Please let me know if there is any interest, in either playing or helping out. I created a thread on dgcoursereview for further discussions. Cheers!

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1695686#post1695686

Scott White    October 9, 2012 at 11:35pm

Volunteers Needed: Work Day this Saturday the 13th. Please call me if you need details, we will be out there all day, starting around noon. 734-276-7207.

Scott White    September 24, 2012 at 7:49am

I updated a few things details on this course, basically showing the latest configuration that will be used at Battle of the Belle 2012.. For those that are not aware, this is a completely different course in a different area of the Isle from last year..

Ray-hole Karle    June 20, 2012 at 7:11am

is this in the ground now?