Belle Isle DGC

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William Pope 14 hours ago

I have never been here before, but was thinking about checking it out tomorrow. Is it open? What's it like? I know there are posts for baskets, but are there tee markers visible? Thanks.

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Scott White May 2 at 4:02pm

Anyone playing here this evening?

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Hunter S. Dotson May 2 at 4:31pm

Free range pit bulls?

Joe Anttila May 3 at 8:35am

Couple free range family dogs....pit bulls ran thru my yard and destroyed my chickens last week.

Hunter S. Dotson May 3 at 10:59am

Shut Up. That sir is just very uncool.

Jon Londer April 10 at 1:14pm

are there posts on every hole?

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Andy Smith April 10 at 1:24pm

Yes there are 18 of them although 7 has been a lake all winter long. We been skipping that one and playing short pad some where else. If you have any other questions feel free to hit me with them.

Brian Hoppe April 10 at 1:24pm

Yep.

Ben Jackson April 9 at 8:56pm

Attention Belle Isle Disc golfers: This Saturday, there will be a large crew of people manhandling the work that needs to be done on Belle Isle. We will gather around 9am and be working all day. Please come help turn this course into something beautiful! For more information, check out www.facebook.com/events/383872828386667/

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Fred Vocino March 22 at 1:01pm

I will be in Metro-Detroit on April 19 for work. I hope to get to the island about 1:30 pm. Let me know if a crew is going to be there to prep for April 20; I can bring a rake and shovel with my bag. Sorry...gotta be in Grand Rapids on 4/20. Planning for your Battle on 8/25.

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Andy Smith March 22 at 1:14pm

Awesome! And bummer! We are having a big work day down there the weekend before but I'm sure will have some fine tuning todo! We can for sure get in a round though. That 1:30 time looks good for some of us to be on the island. Looking forward to seeing you then.

Travis Smith February 25 at 5:41pm

Orion Music festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9p5fZlgq750

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Mark Kassabian February 25 at 7:15pm

hell yeah travis ill see ya there

Ben Jackson February 26 at 11:59am

looks like a hell of a festival, I'll probly be on the island during it at least playing at the same time

steve nolff March 1 at 10:15am

I don't see them allowing access to the island for any reason other than the festival. I could be wrong, but my guess is they will shut the whole thing down for the weekend.

Ben Jackson March 1 at 2:28pm

possibly, but keep in mind i've been working with andrew from upintheair on building that course personally. I think i can get a backstage pass to the course at least. I want to go to the festival too.

Kwitty kwiatkowski March 4 at 10:43am

if they dont close belle isle due to the grand prix.. it probably wont be closed because of the festival... the will jsut re route streets. thats my look at it atleast

Paul Doherty February 17 at 7:35pm

Lost a green/yellow champ teebird in the snow on the left side of 10 near the long tees for 8. Number is on it.

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steve nolff February 1 at 12:35pm

What kind of effect will the knuckleheads on the Detroit city council have on this course. With their recent decision to deny the state stewardship of this wonderful piece of land, will the eventual evolution of this course be impacted.

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Ben Jackson February 2 at 6:22am

We're waiting on that decision first. If the state takes over,, good. If not, it's ok we're already working with the manager of the island... More info to come. Basically the entire island is protected for recreation and park only (no major buildings or businesses)

Up In The Air Disc Golf February 11 at 12:20pm

I know the politics about the Island have been up in the air, we have connected with both city and the state to make sure our baby will be taken care for by whoever ends up managing the park. This might not be an instant turnaround by either but as the community continues to express interest by show ... more

steve nolff February 12 at 2:31pm

Great job guys, keep up the great work. I really look forward to getting out an putting in some throws on Detroits jewel.

Fred Vocino February 14 at 12:29pm

I'm optimistic; the momentum provided by the disc-golf folks leading the way on the island will get them past the politics. Let's not burn any bridges (pun intended) by disparaging people who may yet be in positions to help build the program.

ronald shufelt January 24 at 5:41pm

so whats up with this course it is permanent with no baskets?

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Ben Jackson January 25 at 9:18am

Look at the pics, baskets are wooden posts. Hit the post above the black line (http://www.discgolfscene.com/courses/Belle_Isle_DGC/Hole_15/50735)

Ben Jackson January 25 at 9:18am

to hole out

Ben Jackson January 25 at 9:20am

Traditional baskets will not be put in til summer, at the earliest...

Kwitty kwiatkowski January 25 at 10:19am

The more you play... The sooner the baskets will come. So get out and play! ive been 3 times this week

Up In The Air Disc Golf January 28 at 5:59pm

Its fun golf, trust me. I love it every time I play the course. Baskets hopefully will come soon!

ronald shufelt January 28 at 6:39pm

roger that

Kwitty kwiatkowski January 29 at 8:33pm

ill probably head out thursday or friday around 4 if you interested in meeting up... then of course leagues on sunday

Raymond Karle February 3 at 12:00pm

When are leagues on Sundays now?

Ben Jackson February 3 at 12:46pm

http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/Detroit_Disc_Golf_2013

Ben Jackson February 3 at 12:49pm

Sundays at noon. $5 singles, $1 course fundraiser/bag tag fee, $1 optional ace pool. We started the first week of january but anyone can come out. Check the link for more details.

Kwitty kwiatkowski January 24 at 2:36pm

im lookin at going out to belle isle at 415 today(thursday 24th) I work at pewabic pottery so its right by the course. if anyone interested get a hold of me here... or text 7347182595 im always down to disc

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Ben Jackson January 20 at 9:02am

There are a few low spots on the course that were wet a week ago. 3 and 5 for the broken pipe may be playable now but i'll advise waterproof boots. Low spots include some areas before and after the pin on hole 4, the pin area on 7(may want to skip for now), and on 17 near the pin

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Ben Jackson January 21 at 9:53am

just skip 7, low area at pin still too wet to play without waterproof boots (5 inches deep)

Ben Jackson January 14 at 1:11pm

Planning on working on the course every time after the Sunday noon league.
Next week plans are for cutting some stuff down (just the 2' handle loppers), making arrows from pins to next teepad (yellow bricks), and probably working on the trench some more. Anyone who wants to help work after the league bring waterproof work boots, gloves, shovels, and 2' loppers.

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Ben Jackson January 14 at 1:21pm

The trench is a line from the broken pipe aka fountain to the river's edge. Broken pipe is between 3's pin, 5's pin, and 14's long tee and it flooded the area.

Up In The Air Disc Golf January 14 at 4:55pm

deff getting better!

Fred Vocino January 14 at 10:59pm

Just a note from a 2011 and 2012 tourney traveler from Grand Rapids- I remember seeing about 8 to 10 pallets of brick pavers off the fairway (right) on one of the holes. The overgrown state of those materials may indicate their availability to your work crew. I'll lend a hand if I get over there some Sunday soon.

Ben Jackson January 15 at 1:03am

Thanks, we know about the bricks and those will help with the course development.

Up In The Air Disc Golf January 15 at 1:53pm

we appreciate the ideas Fred and cant wait to catch a round with you. We do plan on busting into that brick pile for a few ideas on the course. Those bricks are great material and you should bee seeing some of it work itself onto the course. Lets us know if your ever in the area!

Brad Fuelling January 12 at 11:13am

Ben i got your s-line cd. Tried to play here today but was disappointed to see there were no permanent baskets in

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Up In The Air Disc Golf January 14 at 4:52pm

Hey Brad thanks for making it out to the course, Believe me when I say that I also would love to see baskets in but just some quick details to explain ourselves. The State should provide us with baskets once they are onto the island, they will be heavily supporting any traffic that is already coming ... more

Up In The Air Disc Golf January 5 at 12:41pm

Check out and print off new scorecard and map! Find the image under the first hole pictures as its posted up as the sign for hole 1. Go play the course and give us your reviews. This Sunday the 6th of January we stator the Belle Isle Disc Golf Course Leagues, please join us and help Detroit disc golf grow!

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Up In The Air Disc Golf January 3 at 11:44am

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.

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Ben Jackson December 30 at 8:55pm

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

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Ben Jackson December 30 at 8:05pm

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

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Up In The Air Disc Golf December 31 at 1:13am

Yes agreed! We could shoot a couple longs in the snow to make up for it.

Ben Jackson December 29 at 12:15am

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 but p ... 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 disguise], (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.

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Scott White December 27 at 3:03pm

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?

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Ted Stoebling 'Zeteter DG' December 28 at 8:58am

The wooden target poles make for an interesting round. There needs to be a clarified space to hit on the pole and not just one tape line, also a flag, cone, or something creative needs to be on top of the poles

Up In The Air Disc Golf December 28 at 2:06pm

The posts are in and sorry I know the tape line isn't the best just an easy temp while we dropped them in. There is time to develop this course but just the main thing is that we all come out to play because the state is most likely taking the island and I have been told that if the golfers are out ... more

Scott White December 28 at 3:16pm

I suggest 5 gallon buckets that are screwed on to the post. This is the target. It is loud so you can tell if you hit it, and the sweet spot is just as large as a basket. You can also see them from far away. Joe Rob mentioned that he might be able to get the buckets for free, so check with him. Cheers

Scott White December 28 at 3:17pm

Oh, so just want to clarify that you would flip the bucket over, so the opening is facing down, then screw it down to the top of the wood post.

Ben Jackson December 28 at 10:48pm

Good idea but the sound of the wooden post is definitely loud and unique. Aces would be tough to distinguish unless you have visual confirmation but otherwise when you putt the sound is unique.

Ben Jackson December 28 at 10:51pm

also, as long as the pole is visible, you can clearly see it. When standing on hole 1's pad, I could see hole 3's basket(old hole 4 that was over the river)

Ben Jackson December 31 at 12:42pm

pics are up, hit the post above the tape line to hole out. tape line is 2.5' above the ground. Plans are to cut off the posts 2' above tape line, engrave tape line and paint the engraved spot. Flags at each long pad will have a laminated hole layout. I don't like the buckets Idea as the posts look great as is.

Fred Vocino December 23 at 9:14pm

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.

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Ben Jackson December 31 at 12:44pm

pics are up, driving directions button fixed. It should take you to the parkinglot.

Fred Vocino January 1 at 12:10pm

Thanks for the effort,Ben(et al). I'll leave the lake-effectd West Mi for some play in the D-river, confident that I can find my way around.

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Belle Isle DGC

William Pope 14 hours ago

Scott White May 2 at 4:02pm

Jon Londer April 10 at 1:14pm

Ben Jackson April 9 at 8:56pm

Fred Vocino March 22 at 1:01pm

Travis Smith February 25 at 5:41pm

Paul Doherty February 17 at 7:35pm

steve nolff February 1 at 12:35pm

ronald shufelt January 24 at 5:41pm

Kwitty kwiatkowski January 24 at 2:36pm

Ben Jackson January 20 at 9:02am

Ben Jackson January 14 at 1:11pm

Brad Fuelling January 12 at 11:13am

Up In The Air Disc Golf January 5 at 12:41pm

Up In The Air Disc Golf January 3 at 11:44am

Ben Jackson December 30 at 8:55pm

Ben Jackson December 30 at 8:05pm

Ben Jackson December 29 at 12:15am

Scott White December 27 at 3:03pm

Fred Vocino December 23 at 9:14pm

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