Disc-Ciples

Craig Prime   April 11, 2018 at 10:49pm

2018 AuGres Thursday & Sunday leagues starting real soon

Thursday Doubles will start on 4-26, tee off at 5:30 and Sunday Doubles will be starting on 4-29 with tee off at 12:00. This year is seeing a few changes. Each league will cost players $6.00 with $1.00 going into the course fund and full deep payouts for the $5.00 entry. BUT HERE'S THE GREAT DEAL AVAILABLE TO ANY AND ALL. BUY ONE OF THE OLD AIRPORT DGC BAG TAGS FOR $10.00 AND ELIMINATE THAT $1.00 WEEKLY COURSE FEE. YES, ALL YEAR LONG AND EITHER THURSDAY OR SUNDAY OR BOTH. What a way to save ... more

Thursday Doubles will start on 4-26, tee off at 5:30 and Sunday Doubles will be starting on 4-29 with tee off at 12:00. This year is seeing a few changes. Each league will cost players $6.00 with $1.00 going into the course fund and full deep payouts for the $5.00 entry. BUT HERE'S THE GREAT DEAL AVAILABLE TO ANY AND ALL. BUY ONE OF THE OLD AIRPORT DGC BAG TAGS FOR $10.00 AND ELIMINATE THAT $1.00 WEEKLY COURSE FEE. YES, ALL YEAR LONG AND EITHER THURSDAY OR SUNDAY OR BOTH. What a way to save some cash and at the same time contribute to the fund for cement tee pads. AND JUST TO SWEETEN THE DEAL A LITTLE, EVERYONE BUYING A $10.00 TAG BY THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LEAGUES (May 6) WILL BE ENTERED INTO A CHANCE TO WIN A NICE (although used & not perfect) DISC GOLF PRACTICE BASKET.

***The drawing will be done on Random.org with each player getting a number that represents their order of the tag purchase, NOT THE ACTUAL TAG NUMBER that you'll have on May 6 but the number that represents your place in the order of tags purchased*** Tags WILL BE AVAILABLE all year long but only those buying in by May 6 will be eligible to win the basket. Tag challenges at Old Airport and other course are encouraged. Some of the random doubles may include everyone playing to better your tag and although that creates a somewhat random situation of exchanging, we are thinking it may be a fun addition to normal random dubs.

To buy a tag you'll need to show up at any of the 1st four league times or contact John Forshee, Jason Mathe, Alex Wilk, Mike Ecker or Craig Prime. Huge thanks to Mike for the sweet handmade tags.

Craig Prime   August 31, 2017 at 3:44pm

REGISTER TODAY

Register for the September 16th Au Gres annual Discraft Ace Race by Monday, September 5th at 8:00pm. The order will be placed on Tuesday morning for at least 20 packages. Right now we have 16 players committed and room for many more that signup and pay through the registration here on DG Scene or see me in person before Tuesday morning.
Any profits from the event go directly to the City of Au Gres course maintenance fund. DO IT NOW
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Aces_at_The_Old_Airport_Discraft_Ace_Race_2017

Craig Prime   August 3, 2017 at 10:49pm

August 19th Ace Race

Sanford Lake Ace Race is August 19th! We need a minimum of 20 orders placed for this event to happen and regardless of people signed up, an order for 20 packages will be placed Monday, August 7. Deadline for Registration is Sunday night the 6th. After Sunday, the field size will be limited to 20 players so SIGN UP NOW to secure a spot. Lots of fun and for just $30 you get 2 discs, Shirt, Mini, Reusable scorecard, and a window decal. Overall retail on that package is $68. This years disc is a con ... more

Sanford Lake Ace Race is August 19th! We need a minimum of 20 orders placed for this event to happen and regardless of people signed up, an order for 20 packages will be placed Monday, August 7. Deadline for Registration is Sunday night the 6th. After Sunday, the field size will be limited to 20 players so SIGN UP NOW to secure a spot. Lots of fun and for just $30 you get 2 discs, Shirt, Mini, Reusable scorecard, and a window decal. Overall retail on that package is $68. This years disc is a control point and shoot driver coming in ESP plastic!
These are extremely fun and is open to anyone who wants to play! You can register at https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Ace_The_Jungle_2017_Discraft_Ace_Race, or you can come see Craig Prime or myself and pay in cash! Registration ends this Sunday! Don't let this event slip through your fingers as this disc could end up being the next best disc from Discraft!

Craig Prime   May 12, 2017 at 8:36pm

Sunday Dubs in AuGres - maybe Double Doubles ?

Contemplating a slightly different approach to Sunday Dubs at Old Airport, so anyone interested, make sure to show up this Sunday May 14th ready to tee off at 10:30am. And starting this early, there is an opportunity for a second round of Dubs for all of you that like to sleep in - maybe a starting time of 2:00pm ? Be there Sunday by 10:00 to sign up, express your opinion and tee off at 10:30.

This year we will play under some guidelines. What follows has been reformatted from guidelines fr ... more

Contemplating a slightly different approach to Sunday Dubs at Old Airport, so anyone interested, make sure to show up this Sunday May 14th ready to tee off at 10:30am. And starting this early, there is an opportunity for a second round of Dubs for all of you that like to sleep in - maybe a starting time of 2:00pm ? Be there Sunday by 10:00 to sign up, express your opinion and tee off at 10:30.

This year we will play under some guidelines. What follows has been reformatted from guidelines from another club. Give me feedback here or send a personal message.

The hopes and efforts are that all players come to our leagues for the opportunity to have a good time, play with fun people, and possibly take a tip or two home to practice and improve your game. Promoting the game of disc golf, good sportsmanship and enticing new players to the league is an absolute. There are fees and payouts but camaraderie and good times are the number one goal. This should come without having to tolerate fellow league players who are physically or emotionally unable to continue play in a respectful and appropriate manner due to substance abuse. If a player is unable to act in an adult manner on the course, he or she may be asked to not return to our leagues for a period of not less than 2 weeks. If the same player behaves similarly a second time, he or she may be asked to never return. Fellow players can make the complaint directly to the abusing player, asking for some discretion and acceptance of the rules or speak with those running the daily event. Always rspect fellow players in your group, including respect for those that are in opposition to cigarette smoke, severe language or any one of many possible issues.

It is our goal to not only grow the sport locally but to lead by example and continue to have a respected league at Old Airport DGC in beautiful Au Gres. And fact is, there are serious liability issues. We don't want to see anyone coming or going that could be considered a liability on the course or elsewhere. If members are not interested in helping with these goals, then they may want to look at playing organized disc golf play elsewhere. Thanks

Craig Prime   April 5, 2017 at 12:44am

Bay City Disc Golf, The Endless Process - SEND A POSTCARD

Bay City / County disc golfers and outdoor enthusiasts - There has been more talk, by more influential people this spring than I've ever heard before. Even so, the time frame for getting a disc golf course is still evading us and may be two years away. Actually, there is talk about a disc golf course coming to reality at three different locations within Bay County.

The Bay City State Recreation Area is still considering the prospect and even have it in their 2-10 year plan. Tomorrow Apr ... more

Bay City / County disc golfers and outdoor enthusiasts - There has been more talk, by more influential people this spring than I've ever heard before. Even so, the time frame for getting a disc golf course is still evading us and may be two years away. Actually, there is talk about a disc golf course coming to reality at three different locations within Bay County.

The Bay City State Recreation Area is still considering the prospect and even have it in their 2-10 year plan. Tomorrow April 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 there is a public meeting at the Visitors Center at State Park in hopes of getting public input on just what projects should be considered for the short term plan (1-2 years). I would strongly encourage anyone and everyone to attend the meeting if possible but maybe even a better solution is to post comments and thoughts on this thread. Also a very good solution is to send your ideas to The Bay City State Recreation Area attn George Lauinger, 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706. Just a postcard that says "Disc Golf Courses, low cost, high return". Make sure to include your return address & name. George informed me that due to only a two hour meeting, they are also encouraging concerned people to send ideas in email or letter form and assured me that all input will go into a file and be reviewed before decisions are made.

If interested, the Bay City MLive edition has had several articles on some proposed HUGE DOLLAR ideas, none of which include disc golf. Please take some time and read through what has been suggested of late and then believe me when I say that there are a whole lot of people talking about the possibility of a disc golf course at Bay City State recreation Area and also at the two other locations nearby.
If you are posting to this thread, please do so on the Disc-Ciples page so all comments appear in one place, one after the other.

The article in this link has 5 other articles about the plans for the beach area, read through the first article and follow the links to all others. Thanks and lets show all of those in decision making positions that disc golf has a STRONG following in Bay City and the surrounding area.

Craig Prime   September 8, 2016 at 12:27pm

Mdgo basket raffle ticket number

Mdgo basket raffle ticket number

Ticket 015238
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.h.schwass/videos/10210605743448595/

You have until 10pm 9/8/16 to claim your prize! Then we draw another ticket!

Clubs please repost!

Craig Prime   September 1, 2016 at 2:53pm

Berth Winners

To the 6 Berth winners from the Disc-Ciples competitive play, good luck and play great this weekend. Joe Caldwell, Reid Ott, Jason Mathe, Chris DeRosier, Mitchell Jurek and Tom Swarthout. And here's a little extra incentive, whichever one of these 6 finish the best, they will get a free disc when you return, fresh from my Ace Race winnings. (winner will be based on percentage of competitors within each division, all have an equal opportunity). To all of the other 500+ players, enjoy your we ... more

To the 6 Berth winners from the Disc-Ciples competitive play, good luck and play great this weekend. Joe Caldwell, Reid Ott, Jason Mathe, Chris DeRosier, Mitchell Jurek and Tom Swarthout. And here's a little extra incentive, whichever one of these 6 finish the best, they will get a free disc when you return, fresh from my Ace Race winnings. (winner will be based on percentage of competitors within each division, all have an equal opportunity). To all of the other 500+ players, enjoy your weekend. The weather looks magnificent, the competition is the best and regardless of win, loose or draw, it may be the best weekend of disc golf you've ever experienced.

Craig Prime   May 20, 2016 at 2:35pm

wanna play the Old Airport ?

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY - shootout at high noon. Yes, this is the first gathering of the weekly doubles play. Scores and information are always first posted here on the league page. Be there this May 22, 2016

Craig Prime   May 11, 2016 at 6:51pm

Old Airport DGC AuGres, MI

COURSE UPDATE - Old Airport DGC is as dry as it's ever been in mid May. Grounds keeper Ron has Saturday scheduled as the 1st day to cut the grass with the recently reconditioned Kubota tractor. If there are interested volunteers, plan on coming out the the course Saturday and Ron will advise you on what needs to be done to make it all better than 2015. And if you're not an interested volunteer, just get yourself out to this great twenty hole, challenging disc golf course. Make certain ... more

COURSE UPDATE - Old Airport DGC is as dry as it's ever been in mid May. Grounds keeper Ron has Saturday scheduled as the 1st day to cut the grass with the recently reconditioned Kubota tractor. If there are interested volunteers, plan on coming out the the course Saturday and Ron will advise you on what needs to be done to make it all better than 2015. And if you're not an interested volunteer, just get yourself out to this great twenty hole, challenging disc golf course. Make certain to stop by Pier 23 at 2490 East Huron in AuGres for all of your Subway, gas or beverage needs. Pier 23 is the 2016 scorecard sponsor, thank you Dale Weiss. The new cards will be distributed at the course soon. SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS - The City of AuGres, AuGres City Park, Pier 23 and more.....

Craig Prime   March 12, 2016 at 9:51pm

The Jungle

3-11-2016 - disc found on hole 11. No name or ID, identify and I'll return ASAP.

Craig Prime   December 23, 2014 at 11:40pm

Freeland Course Vandalism

players at Freeland and the surrounding area, be on the lookout ! Someone has removed a set of chains on several of the baskets at Tittabawasee Trails. All of the missing single set of chains were missing from the backside of the baskets, so if you're not paying attention or coming in from the front, you may not even notice. Does anyone know of have heard about a local disc golfer making his own basket ?

Craig Prime   December 2, 2014 at 1:59pm

your input

There's chatter again about the possibility of Bay City getting a disc golf course, follow the link to read an MLive article that explains the preliminary plans. I was asked by a gentleman that just may be the designer to explore and get feedback from those in and around the Bay City area on just what the locals think Bay City needs for a course something for beginners, advanced, 9 hole, 18 hole nothing but 24 with red, white and blue tees ? The parcel being considered is 17 acres, mostly w ... more

There's chatter again about the possibility of Bay City getting a disc golf course, follow the link to read an MLive article that explains the preliminary plans. I was asked by a gentleman that just may be the designer to explore and get feedback from those in and around the Bay City area on just what the locals think Bay City needs for a course something for beginners, advanced, 9 hole, 18 hole nothing but 24 with red, white and blue tees ? The parcel being considered is 17 acres, mostly wet thicket and woods with an area 1000' X 1000' of open land. I would appreciate any ideas that you may have be sent to me by personal message here on DG Scene. I would also greatly appreciate anyone passing the question around, especially to those that may not be considered the league or tourney player, casual players opinions are important to the feedback. Thanks for any help...here's the link - http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2014/11/bay_county_officials_eye_forme.html

Craig Prime   September 17, 2013 at 4:09pm

RECRUITING DISC GOLFERS

come one, come all, just be there. Ron Peludat has worked hard and long to get baskets on the AuGres Old Airport DGC. Show your support, be at the Grand Opening for a couple of casual rounds, a couple of hot dogs, a chance to win prizes being given away without any entry or charge and if you think you can beat the field, stay and play Bring Your Own Partner Doubles or play against the field playing cali. Winner/winners take 75%, second place gets 25% of the $15.00 entry per team or cali players. ... more

come one, come all, just be there. Ron Peludat has worked hard and long to get baskets on the AuGres Old Airport DGC. Show your support, be at the Grand Opening for a couple of casual rounds, a couple of hot dogs, a chance to win prizes being given away without any entry or charge and if you think you can beat the field, stay and play Bring Your Own Partner Doubles or play against the field playing cali. Winner/winners take 75%, second place gets 25% of the $15.00 entry per team or cali players. Donated prizes are coming in and will go to third place and down... I'll be leaving Bay City by 2:30 or so, contact me if carpooling is something you're interested in...

Craig Prime   September 8, 2013 at 4:29pm

looking for entertainment alongside a great disc golf course ?

Today is Sanford's Parkapalooza 2013 - http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/09/heres_what_you_need_to_know_ab_2.html

Craig Prime   May 27, 2013 at 6:09pm

New Layout & 20 new baskets for Old Course in AuGres - wanna help ?

The status of the course is WET !!! July 4th is the target date to have the baskets in and hopefully have a dry course to play. NO MORE RAIN !!! But the good news is that 4 of the 9 new holes are cut and ready for more hands to help with brush and log removal. Anybody that might want to help is welcome, bring friends, boots, gloves, trimmers, rakes and BUG SPRAY. Thus far there have been 4 different volunteers show up and course designer Ron Peludat has plans to have ALL 9 fairways cut by t ... more

The status of the course is WET !!! July 4th is the target date to have the baskets in and hopefully have a dry course to play. NO MORE RAIN !!! But the good news is that 4 of the 9 new holes are cut and ready for more hands to help with brush and log removal. Anybody that might want to help is welcome, bring friends, boots, gloves, trimmers, rakes and BUG SPRAY. Thus far there have been 4 different volunteers show up and course designer Ron Peludat has plans to have ALL 9 fairways cut by this time next week (weather permitting). Please, anybody that can make a trip to help, call Ron first and make certain that it is a work day -989-876-4155. Ron's plans are to be out there working everyday possible. Be aware, because of the wet entrance area, you will need to take a 10 minute walk back to the area where the work is taking place and you'll need to haul in equipment, water and etc. You may even want to bring a sled to haul stuff in, unless you arrive with a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Some of the volunteers do have 4 wheel drive so when they are there, you'll have a ride in and out for your equipment.

Craig Prime   March 13, 2013 at 1:34am

more opinions please

Just considering the night of the week for Sanford's League, possibly moving from last year's Monday time to Friday. What are your thoughts ? And how many are interested in an Handicap PDGA Singles league, maybe playing prior to doubles tee off ? check Tame The Jungle League for others opinions

Craig Prime   February 28, 2013 at 9:05pm

Please read this article and comments, then leave a comment

http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2013/02/bay_city_disc_golf_course_advo.html#incart_river

Craig Prime   January 22, 2013 at 10:26pm

Guy Gill Disc Golf Reunion Tour - Freeland Stop

This weekend (1-26-13) Guy Gill will be making a rare appearance at Tittabawasee Park for a round or two. The plan is going to be dependent on the weather since Mr. Gill has had 2 winters now in Nashville and it seems he thinks anything below 30 degrees may be too cold. Keep an open eye for updates or feel free to contact me for details

Craig Prime   October 10, 2012 at 4:00pm

The Jungle in Sanford

Sanford Lake Park is now free to enter until spring 2013. Take advantage and play The Jungle, probably Michigan's only disc golf course that has a crew go around all 18 holes blowing leaves off of the fairways and tee pads.

Craig Prime   July 9, 2011 at 3:14pm

HELP

Disc-Ciples needs more people. Sign on, become a CIPLE, there's power in numbers and we need some power to put the course at Bay City State Recreation Area.

Craig Prime   June 28, 2011 at 4:51pm

an ace, already before the course is in place ?

word has it that the first ACE was recorded at Bay City State Recreation Area over the weekend on the temporary 9 hole youth course.

Craig Prime   June 13, 2011 at 3:33pm

Car Wash was a HUGE SUCCESS a week late

HUGE FUNDS raised with a car wash by friends and staff of Patient Caregiver Services with all funds going to the disc golf course projects that the Friend's of Bay City State Recreation Area are committed to. Thanks

Craig Prime   June 6, 2011 at 2:07am

June 25th. There Will Be Disc Golf at Bay City State Recreation Area

http://webpages.charter.net/craigprime/icon%20beach%20wellness%20disc%20golf.jpg

Craig Prime   June 5, 2011 at 5:06pm

Home Course

Soon Bay City State Recreation Area will be the home to an 18 hole disc golf course. Bay City NEEDS a club and now has it. Anyone interested in participating, volunteering, holding an officer position - etc, join the group and get involved and make this club and the new course yours to be proud of.