Nick Oliver July 22, 2013 at 9:28pm
WE HAVE BASKETS!
That is right. We will have a full fledged course very soon. Today and tomorrow we will be walking the course and installing and working to get things ready for all of you to come and play. No more posts!
Brandon W July 20, 2013 at 3:21am
I would like to go out there tomorrow. If someone knows the course please let me know or if they can walk me through it. I want to put up markers and arrows and hole numbers so people can show up and play. I was completely lost there last weekend.
Nick Oliver
July 22, 2013 at 1:28pm
We are going to be doing a lot more of that now that we have things like baskets. Contact Andrew F at Up In The Air Disc Golf. He is there the most and is in charge of those sorta things.
Nick Oliver
July 22, 2013 at 1:30pm
And honestly the course is set up fairly logically, each hole follows the next in a straight line for the most part. So finding your way around isnt as hard as a lot of courses. That being said we still need to get all those details taken care of and any help is appreciated my friend!
Brandon W July 20, 2013 at 2:53am
The city has gone bankrupt. Im tired of watching the.city die. Im sure most of you know that people (including older generations like our parents) could care less about Detroit. Lets change, lets make this course our own project. Lets get some people together and bring a small portion of the city back from decay. Its a small project and definitely possible to accomplish. Maybe others will see what we did and do a few community projects of their own.
Brandon W
July 19, 2013 at 9:09pm
I didnt know, all I heard was there was a discraft tournament there in the fall. I had heard there where baskets and everything...when I showed up it seemed abandoned....all I saw was an old building with an old discraft sign...... thought everyone forgot about it
Kwitty kwiatkowski
July 20, 2013 at 8:40am
Wasn't forgot about. Just slightly delayed. Come back mid week.
Chris Landry July 15, 2013 at 8:34am
I really need to check this out once my knee gets better. No excuses!
Nick Oliver July 13, 2013 at 10:47pm
Huge news coming for the course. Stay tuned it will blow your minds!!!!
Kwitty kwiatkowski
July 16, 2013 at 10:39am
yes. please spill. i could be playing this course EVERYDAY cuz i work right next to it and i want to help but i dont know what state its in where its going and when its going there I want to help this thing HAPPEN i love this course... it lies dormant... lets do this
Neil Duffey July 5, 2013 at 10:51am
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William "Bullet Bill" Pope May 18, 2013 at 7:17am
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.
Scott White May 3, 2013 at 12:02am
Anyone playing here this evening?
Hunter S. Dotson
Joe Anttila
May 3, 2013 at 8:35am
Couple free range family dogs....pit bulls ran thru my yard and destroyed my chickens last week.
Jon Londer April 10, 2013 at 9:14pm
are there posts on every hole?
Andy Smith
April 10, 2013 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
Ben Jackson April 10, 2013 at 4:56am
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/
Fred Vocino March 22, 2013 at 9:01pm
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.
Andy Smith
March 22, 2013 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 26, 2013 at 3:41am
Orion Music festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9p5fZlgq750
Mark Kassabian
Steve Nolff
March 1, 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 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 18, 2013 at 5:35am
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.
Steve Nolff February 1, 2013 at 10:35pm
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.
Up In The Air Disc Golf
February 11, 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 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 25, 2013 at 3:41am
so whats up with this course it is permanent with no baskets?
Ray-hole Karle Ben Jackson
February 3, 2013 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 25, 2013 at 12:36am
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
Ben Jackson January 20, 2013 at 7:02pm
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
Ben Jackson
January 21, 2013 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, 2013 at 11:11pm
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.
Fred Vocino
January 14, 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 at 9:13pm
Ben i got your s-line cd. Tried to play here today but was disappointed to see there were no permanent baskets in
Up In The Air Disc Golf
January 14, 2013 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, 2013 at 10:41pm
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!
That's what I'm talking about! I'm sure it doesn't need to be said, but take lots of pics. It will give people who haven't been to the course an idea of how it's layed out and what to expect. On the same token, an updated course map would be extremely helpful, especiall ... more
That's what I'm talking about! I'm sure it doesn't need to be said, but take lots of pics. It will give people who haven't been to the course an idea of how it's layed out and what to expect. On the same token, an updated course map would be extremely helpful, especially since the layout has been altered slightly. Any idea when the course will be playable? It would be awesome to play it this weekend
By Wednesday. The map has been updated online so far as I know, but I will be sure to make that known so we can get it handled. Honestly only 2 tee placements changed that I can think of. Once again, we will be sure to get the most up to date info on there soon. The flow of the course is really easy to follow, but finding baskets is not always as easy.
As for pics and other media, that is my department, and I will be taking tons of photos and some vid that I will edit and speed up so people can see a quick "flyover," without the flyover. Unless we can get a r/c heli in there... hmmmmm
RC heli would be awesome!! You've probably seen this, but this might point to help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q30r_BJPlc4
^Ypsilanti new course flyover
Bad ass! Thanks brother!
Just get ahold of Foz I am sure he would make a guest appearance to do some filming. Might even bring out a pirate or two to help christen the chains.
No prob! Glad to help!