Harford County Disc Golf Club

BRIAN MAY    October 15, 2010 at 8:36pm

doc, great point. I'll wait to hear back from Dave Taylor. SHDGC doesn't necessarily mean we're confined to Harford County. Hopefully everyone agrees this is a great opportunity for all parties, including disc golfers in MD, PA, and DE.

Dave Dietz    October 15, 2010 at 3:58pm

Nov. 1 is the Ravens bye week if they can wait that long. If not as long as it's not during the game, I'd want to go up. I think this would be great for the club. It's not Harford county, but close enough. :p

BRIAN MAY    October 15, 2010 at 5:26am

forgot to mention that Mr. Dave Taylor asked if we could do Saturdays. I explained that my Saturdays are shot for another few weeks, but I told him that there were plenty of us and I didn't need to be there. So Saturdays are an option if that works best for the group.

BRIAN MAY    October 15, 2010 at 5:23am

All,

I spoke with Mr. Dave Taylor (he called me). He read my email and could sense my excitement (shoot I think the dead can sense my excitement). He's flying solo on this project!! Here's the skinny:

1. Proposed 9-hole course at the Rising Sun Veterans Park, a little bit shorter than the Hills. Includes elevation changes, a creek, only one blind shot from the tee, 250-300 foot holes, envisions par 3s. One potential set back, not sure about a playground, may want to redesig ... more

All,

I spoke with Mr. Dave Taylor (he called me). He read my email and could sense my excitement (shoot I think the dead can sense my excitement). He's flying solo on this project!! Here's the skinny:

1. Proposed 9-hole course at the Rising Sun Veterans Park, a little bit shorter than the Hills. Includes elevation changes, a creek, only one blind shot from the tee, 250-300 foot holes, envisions par 3s. One potential set back, not sure about a playground, may want to redesign hole 9 so the playground isn't in play; however, he really likes hole 9.

2. Wants his commish to come check out the Hills. I told him to let us know and we'll give him the royal tour and a thorough explanation of the sport.

3. Undecided on tee pad type, may go with grass.

4. Liked my idea of rolling up there enforce rather than paying a pro. Thinks more people would help promote the sport and would be able to better explain certain things. Definately likes the ideas of clinics as fundraisers.

5. Wants us to come look at the proposed course. I said that we have portables and we can come set up the course (or at least a few holes at a time) and play it. Then we can give him an unbiased opinion/feedback. He really likes this idea/approach. I explained that we play in a league on Sunday AMs and that I was sure a handful of us would skip the league to come up to Cecil to meet-n-greet and play his design. I asked if he went to church and he said he wasn't sure if his commish did. He asked if we could come up after our league. I told him he'd have a mutiny because of Ravens games. He agreed and asked if we would be able to come later, say around 4:30 or 5-ish on Sunday, October 24th. I said I'd ask the group. He said he'd talk to the commish and will let me know what dates will work for him. Don't know about you all, but I'd gladly pass on tags for a week to go survey a new spot for us all to throw bees. Agree/disagree??

6. Said he may need laborers to help put in the course (if approved). I explained the possibility of the Scouts and other youth groups, I also said that we may be able to help in that area. Could be our first Club Activity. Can't think of any better way to get warmed up then to go and help put in a new course.

7. Says city is committed to buying the baskets. Will depend on budgeting.

8. We didn't talk $$ at this juncture and don't think it's appropriate to do so at this time.

9. Think its a win-win for all parties involved. So who's with me to head to Rising Sun sometime in the near future to help get another course in the area...?

Sorry for the length of this post; however, this is a great opportunity for the SHDGC....


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Joshua Lemly    October 15, 2010 at 3:40am

I was thinking the same Brian that the donation could go to the club if the town was gonna pay

BRIAN MAY    October 15, 2010 at 3:12am

All, i just emailed him back. Hopefully he'll email us back.

BRIAN MAY    October 15, 2010 at 3:12am

All, i just emailed him back. Hopefully he'll email us back.

BRIAN MAY    October 15, 2010 at 2:46am

HELL YEAH LEMLY!!! i can't find the orignal post, but I'll email him. I think rather than paying for a pro, if the town is willing to donate, the entire club can roll up there and display the various shots. Lemster gets my vote for the forehand roller group :)) Keep me away from the putters.

Cory Sokolis    October 14, 2010 at 11:03pm

Sounds like a great idea to me, lets get on it!

Joshua Lemly    October 14, 2010 at 10:07pm

FROM THE MD BOARD
"flickinator » Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:28 am

We're a step closer to a course in Rising Sun. I made a brief presentation in front of the mayor and council last evening and there seems to be strong willingness to move forward.
I'd like to meet with one of the course designers from Scarboro. I believe that this course is almost "shovel ready," in the sense that it will require little , if any , modification. One of the commissioners wants to ... more

FROM THE MD BOARD
"flickinator » Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:28 am

We're a step closer to a course in Rising Sun. I made a brief presentation in front of the mayor and council last evening and there seems to be strong willingness to move forward.
I'd like to meet with one of the course designers from Scarboro. I believe that this course is almost "shovel ready," in the sense that it will require little , if any , modification. One of the commissioners wants to take a trip to see the Scarboro course. I'd also like to have someone come take a look at the proposed course here in Rising Sun.
I'd also like to explore having a local pro , or someone with a good presentation style - and a good variety of shots - come do a clinic for our local , soon-to-be , disc golfers. I'm sure the town could pay a reasonable fee to make that worthwhile to the pro. If we act quickly , we may be looking at this fall ; otherwise , spring is more likely.
Most holes are between 200 - 300 ft , so it a "short-ish" course , but many of the holes are destined to become "classics." << imho
If you have any input on any of this , leave me a message here , or e-mail me at: [email redacted]"

Sounds like a good chance for the club to get our foot in the door and a good start for the club. What do you all think?

Dave Dietz    September 28, 2010 at 3:50am

If you are planning on attending the first club meeting on Oct. 7 please fill this form out. Registration will go a lot smoother and also, we can get a rough head count. Thanks. Your information will be kept private. Only Club board members will have access. This is not a commitment to join, just an "I'm interested" form.
http://www.scarborohills.com/Club-Reg.html

BRIAN MAY    September 28, 2010 at 3:03am

can we get a head count who wants to pre-register for the club??

BRIAN MAY    September 24, 2010 at 3:00pm

community involvement = making HC the DG county. we're looking to get involved and involve more people.

great news about the Rec Council. Time to woo the other Rec Council presidents now, get the course at Churchville Rec, and get more new players involved. Once you hook some older people, you're in like Flynn.... :)

Joshua Lemly    September 23, 2010 at 8:19pm

Great to hear Dave. I was curious how the meeting had went but sounds like you had them eating out of your hands by nights end. Let's start passing the word and push this club and make Harford THE discgolf county

Dave Dietz    September 23, 2010 at 3:37pm

A few of us met with the Churchville Rec Council Board Members last night. It went fantastic. We introduced ourselves and gave a little presentation of what disc golf is. By the end of the night we had them wanting to come out and play and asking us if we wanted to put baskets in at Churchville Rec. On Oct. 7 we will be having our first club meeting at the the Churchville Rec Center. The meeting will double as registration night. You do not have to be a member to attend this meeting. Please feel ... more

A few of us met with the Churchville Rec Council Board Members last night. It went fantastic. We introduced ourselves and gave a little presentation of what disc golf is. By the end of the night we had them wanting to come out and play and asking us if we wanted to put baskets in at Churchville Rec. On Oct. 7 we will be having our first club meeting at the the Churchville Rec Center. The meeting will double as registration night. You do not have to be a member to attend this meeting. Please feel free to come and see what we are about. First year fees = $25.00. More info to follow. If you know someone interested in joining the club, tell them to attend the meeting.

BRIAN MAY    September 16, 2010 at 4:32am

I lost my 175g, scarboro scorcher collector's edition TL on 6. didn't realize i left it until 11 and by the time i went back it was almost dark. what sux is that i never marked it. great addition to whomever's bag.

FYI...multi-floral really sucks. It looks like i was attacked by Freddy Kruger.

BRIAN MAY    September 11, 2010 at 5:43am

Fellow Golfers,

we met with Churchville Rec today and were given a green light for the club. We are going to meet with the Churchville Rec Council Board Members on September 22d and we scheduled our first club meeting for October 7th at 6:30 PM at the Churchville Rec Center. If you know someone interested in joining the club, tell them to attend the meeting. The meeting will double as registration night. First year fees = $25.00. More info to follow.

BRIAN MAY    September 4, 2010 at 4:25am

I lost John's 167 bright orange sidewinder on 16. It faded right then kicked off a tree and went over to the left side of the fairway (looking up the hill). i searched up and down the freggin hill in the woods for an hr and couldn't find it. if you find it, give it back to john. how the F do you lose a bright orange disc in the sun...?

BRIAN MAY    August 24, 2010 at 9:27pm

Yes Lemly at the tourney....when else do we play 2 rds...? not sure if you were trying to be smart or if you were confused...

BRIAN MAY    August 24, 2010 at 9:26pm