Flight Path 2023

Ben Ciccarelli   November 2 at 2:51pm

Mallards Hideout Doubles 11-5-23

League at my place this week. I have a whole new layout set up lots of Ace runs really fun. This is an inter-season round no points will be given, the ace pool is still in play though.

Ben Ciccarelli   October 7 at 3:44pm

See you guys at the Flight Path Open!

No League this week I'll see you next week at the flight path open.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 30 at 5:43pm

Lakeshore Singles Tomorrow 10-1-23

My schedule has freed up and I can do league after all this Sunday! Let's do some Lakeshore singlets! Should be super chill or whatever.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 27 at 11:42pm

Willow Singles SATURDAY 9-30-23 11:00

Heading to Willow, got to move things to Saturday this week... I'll throw some safaris in the acorn knoll spot and we'll do a nice loop to end up being around 18 holes. It'll be fantastic.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 22 at 7:01pm

Rolling Hills Singles 9-24-23 11:00 tee

Rolling singles og I'll add couple holes on the hill should be fun

Ben Ciccarelli   September 16 at 12:38pm

Lakeshore Singles 9-17-33

Well since I'm moving the tournament back I might as well extend the season. I'll be down at Lakeshore tomorrow morning looking to throw some singles.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 9 at 2:43pm

No league this week 9-10-23

Due to the cloud of mosquitoes encompassing SE Michigan currently, I am cancelling league this week. Look forward to seeing people for the Flight Path Open Next week.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 1 at 12:51am

Lakeshore Doubles 9-3-23

random dubs, planning some novel mixed tee layout

Ben Ciccarelli   August 25 at 10:12pm

Rolling singles shorts 8-27-23 - one disc challenge

You may choose one disc. Short tees.

Ben Ciccarelli   August 17 at 5:29pm

Willow singles 11:00 tee 8-20-23

Long tees. Morning tee round 11:00

Ben Ciccarelli   August 10 at 4:24pm

Lakeshore Singles 8-13-23. Air Show Round!

I was just kidding about rolling haha. It's the air show this weekend! Come throw some bombs with the bombers

Ben Ciccarelli   August 6 at 4:44pm

League Uncanceled! Lakeshore instead 6-6-23

Maybe dubs. Gon be wet

Ben Ciccarelli   August 6 at 3:08pm

League cancelled 6-6-23.

It's gon rain.

Ben Ciccarelli   August 2 at 11:01pm

Rolling singles mixed tees 8-6-23

og course planning on even longs

Ben Ciccarelli   July 28 at 1:30am

Kensington singles 7-30-23

black locust 18 shorts

Ben Ciccarelli   July 19 at 2:24pm

My place this week 7-23-23

Back to my place this week. Let me know if you plan on coming. If you need directions text 734-474-1014

Ben Ciccarelli   July 15 at 12:43am

No league this week 7-16-23

Have a good weekend catch you next week.

Ben Ciccarelli   July 6 at 9:02pm

Indy Lake Singles 7-9-23

Planning on 18 holes. Meet at the practice hole.

Ben Ciccarelli   June 30 at 2:42pm

Mallard Hideout 7-2-23

My place this week. Same layout as last time. Likely singles perchance dubs.

Ben Ciccarelli   June 24 at 1:08am

Hudson Mills singles 6-25-23

Haven't been there in years should be fun. Thinking OG longs

Ben Ciccarelli   June 17 at 12:46pm

No League this week 6-18-23

No League this week have a happy father's day. We will be back on the 25th at Hudson Mills.

Ben Ciccarelli   June 9 at 11:58pm

No League this week 6-11-23

Hoping to enjoy some much needed rain.

Ben Ciccarelli   May 30 at 2:15pm

Rolling singles (half stroke nelson) Sunday 5-4-23

Planning for rolling this week think I'm going to take the fam to the water park scootering etc, and I'll hop over and run the league at 3. Thinking maybe short tees OG course. Going to try out a new format this week for fun - Half stroke Nelson - if you hit metal basket and up but don't make it, but then make it on your next shot you subtract a half stroke. So say I had a 40 ft birdie putt hit chains but didn't make it but then tapped it in I would get a 2.5. I can clarify and answer any questions at reg.

Ben Ciccarelli   May 25 at 12:42am

Lakeshore Singles 5-28-23

Was going to do rolling but there is a tourney go figure... short tees whichever course looks less crowded. I'm betting Ben will want us to park in the grass so i'll be out there.

Ben Ciccarelli   May 17, 2023 at 2:58pm

Mallards Hideout This Sunday 5-21-23

My place this week. The course happens to be uncharacteristically dry for late may and the skeeters haven't popped yet. Normally it dries up just in time for Skeeter season so I figured we should take advantage of this. I'm going call it unfriendly for carts currently. I haven't mowed the field except for tee pads and a couple paths, and there are still a few damp spots in the woods. Planning a "new" 18 hole figure 8 layout, but it will include many familiar holes, and some new ones. Might do singles might do doubles I'll take a consensus with whoever shows up.

Ben Ciccarelli   May 8, 2023 at 10:30pm

No League Mother's Day 5-14-23

There will be no league this Sunday in observation of Mother's day. League will resume the following Sunday 5-21-23. Location TBD.

Ben Ciccarelli   May 5, 2023 at 11:34pm

Willow Singles 5-7-23

Planning Willow Singles, 18 holes Long Tees.
The layout will skip 3 pairs of holes. After 9, skip 10 & 11 and go straight to 12. After 12, skip 13 and 14 and go straight to 15, and after 18, skip 19 and 20 and go straight to 21. This will flow nicely and there will be no long walks.
A purely numerical reference to the layout is as follows;
1-9,12,15-18, 21-24.

Ben Ciccarelli   April 29, 2023 at 1:05pm

Melvindale Palmer park singles 4-30-23

Going to melvindale this Sunday for singles. We will do a layout similar to that of brownstown with the back 9 being all combos. I'll post a pin for parking as a response to this post. The layout will be as follows;
Holes 1-9 as designed, then 9 combo holes. The combo holes will be as follows in this order.
1 tee - 2 pin, 3t - 4p, 5t - 6p*, 7t - 8p, 9t - 1p, 2p - 3p, 4t - 5p, 6t - 7p, 8t - 9p.
*5t-6p is only about 80' par 2 and will not be in play for ace pool.

Ben Ciccarelli   April 22, 2023 at 1:24am

Lakeshore Singles - Woods Longs 4-23-23

Woods Longs tees this Sunday with one "twist' to the layout.
The "twist" to the layout will play as follows;
Hole 1's tee shall play to hole 16's basket, and hole 16's tee shall play to hole 1's basket.*
All holes will play from their respective "long" tee given the hole has two tees. Any holes with multiple pins will play to the long pin. All normal OBs will be in play including OBs marked by PVC pipes, on and over designated roads and walking paths, rooftops, water hazards, etc. *Please be courteous and give right of way to other groups when playing non-typical layout holes.

Ben Ciccarelli   April 11, 2023 at 3:26pm

Farmhouse DOUBLES 4-16-23 3:00 pm tee.

Heading to the west side of Ann Arbor this Sunday for doubles at The Farmhouse. Tim Gacioch has a nice mixed tee layout setup for us. I believe the address is correct for the course here on DGS. Tim also mentioned to me that the course will be open earlier in the day for anyone who want to practice before the league round.
If you do have any questions about directions or anything feel free to call or text me (734) 474-1014

Ben Ciccarelli   April 4, 2023 at 8:53pm

No League Easter Sunday 4-9-23

There will be no league this week 4-9-23. Have a good holiday.
League will resume Sunday 4-16-23 at The Farm House. I will post an update next week with more details.

Ben Ciccarelli   March 31, 2023 at 8:41pm

Willow Singles 4-2-23

Due to all the rain we will play the dry loop 2x. Once from longs once from shorts.
The loop will be 1-3,18-24 longs followed by 1-3, 18-24 shorts. A total of 20 holes.
In and over the creek on holes 1, 23 and 24 is OB.

Ben Ciccarelli   March 26, 2023 at 4:10pm

Park in the grass overflow a lot at Lakeshore today.

Per the request of the throw shop all League participants are requested to park any associated vehicles in the grass overflow area.

Ben Ciccarelli   March 24, 2023 at 8:40pm

Lakeshore Singles 3-26-23

Lakeshore Ponds Course Shorts - Edited Layout.
Edit as follows; 3 Combo holes 6t-7p, 9t-10p and 13t-14p. Add holes 1, 17 and 18 shorts from the woods course for a total of 18 holes. Capiche?

Ben Ciccarelli   March 15, 2023 at 8:22pm

Brownstown Middle 3-19-23 3:00 p.m. Tee

Sunday we'll be dancing with Mr. Brownstown to see who can stick it in the middle, and shoot it in the middle, and drive it outta their mind, or at least try to get a little better, said a little better than before...
The layout will be as follows; Holes 1-9 as designed, an extra hole (my green basket, lets call it #10), then a series on 9 sequential combo holes. For a total of 19 holes.
The combo holes will be ---
1's tee to 2's pin, 3t-4p, 5t-6p, 7t-8p, 9t-1p, 2t-3p, 4t-5 ... more

Sunday we'll be dancing with Mr. Brownstown to see who can stick it in the middle, and shoot it in the middle, and drive it outta their mind, or at least try to get a little better, said a little better than before...
The layout will be as follows; Holes 1-9 as designed, an extra hole (my green basket, lets call it #10), then a series on 9 sequential combo holes. For a total of 19 holes.
The combo holes will be ---
1's tee to 2's pin, 3t-4p, 5t-6p, 7t-8p, 9t-1p, 2t-3p, 4t-5p, 6t-7p, 8t-9p.

Pavement, infields, water, and the fenced in track area shall all play as out of bounds. Yowza.

Ben Ciccarelli   March 8, 2023 at 10:03pm

Rolling singles 3-12-23 3:00 p.m.

Planning a slightly mixed tee round. 3 holes from the long tees the rest shorts. Long tees being #s 1, 7, and 13.

Ben Ciccarelli   February 28, 2023 at 9:21pm

Lakeshore Singles 3-5-23 - 3:00 p.m. tee!

Likely ponds course shorts. I need to move league start to 3:00 p.m. due to work. Sorry for any inconvenience and if this does not work for some people. This may be a semi-permanent (or temporary) change going forward, we shall see. If anything it may be a niche time slot for leagues in the local area.

Ben Ciccarelli   February 23, 2023 at 11:56pm

Willow singles 2-26-23

Willow 24 shorts.

Ben Ciccarelli   February 19, 2023 at 2:33pm

Details of today's layout (2-19-23)

Today's layout;
Woods Course shorts but with two long combo holes - Hole 1 long tee to 2 pin (Mando right of wood pile) and hole 16 long tee to 17 pin.
*Add holes 1 and 18 shorts from the ponds course to make it a total of 18 holes.
If you miss the Mando on 1-2 drop by the wood pile. All normal ob are in play, inside any PVC markers and over the road on the Hole by the lake.

Ben Ciccarelli   February 15, 2023 at 10:10pm

Lakeshore Singles 2-19-23

Thinking woods

Ben Ciccarelli   February 10, 2023 at 12:00am

Mary Beth Doyle Singles 2-12-23

heading to acey deucey sunday, gonna be spinning em for those pe$os

Ben Ciccarelli   February 1, 2023 at 10:48pm

North Bay Park SKINS match 2-5-23

Gotta love February for finally pulling through with the chilliness we needed to make it back to the fabled and legendary north bay park bumblebee trashcan course on ford lake in ypsilanti. If your not familiar click on the course here on DGS and go to the comments to find further details. Basically, the course plays over an archipelago of tiny islands on ford lake, connected by wooden bridges. The course is only playable when there is solid walkable ice, which we will have Sunday if the forecas ... more

Gotta love February for finally pulling through with the chilliness we needed to make it back to the fabled and legendary north bay park bumblebee trashcan course on ford lake in ypsilanti. If your not familiar click on the course here on DGS and go to the comments to find further details. Basically, the course plays over an archipelago of tiny islands on ford lake, connected by wooden bridges. The course is only playable when there is solid walkable ice, which we will have Sunday if the forecast remains the same. If your disc is on ice, it is considered a hazard, and you play from your lie on the ice and take a stroke. Just about every island has a trash can, and we play from island to island, striking the trashcan as a target. Nothing quite like it, always exciting.

The format for this Sunday will be just $10 all in.. for a skins match. I'll pull $2 for ace pool Trash can aces will only pay $100. It will be winner take all, one tie all tie. So a mob skins round, should be pretty interesting. Park at the Huron Road Park and Ride carpool area across the street from bdubs. I'll drop a pin in reply.

Ben Ciccarelli   January 25, 2023 at 11:33pm

Willis Mandos 1-29-23

Firstly thanks to Mike Kowalcyk who will be hosting league this Sunday at his course on his property "Willis Mandos". His place is down off of willis road a little south of belleville. You can text me for his address at (734) 474-1014 if you want to come out. He has a nice setup with some good holes.

Ben Ciccarelli   January 18, 2023 at 4:24pm

Willow Singles - Park at the DIRT lot.

We are postponing the round at Mike Ks and throwing willow. I have an 18 hole mixed tees layout planned. Long tees holes 1-3, 18-24. Followed by short tees 1-3, 22-24. Followed by hole 25 (the shot down the lane past 24 over the creek to the practice basket) and then a safari hole to my basket over by the dirt lot. 18 holes.. Simple, right?

Ben Ciccarelli   January 12, 2023 at 6:06pm

Rolling Singles 9-15-23

Rolling this Sunday planning on some kind of mixed tee layout. Might do a quick $2 labyrinth round after for whoever is up for it.

Ben Ciccarelli   January 5, 2023 at 5:05pm

Willow singles LONG TEES 1-8-23

Back to willow this week. Planning on long tees 18 holes.. (holes 2-17, then 2 safari holes through acorn knoll to make a tidy loop)

Ben Ciccarelli   December 30, 2022 at 12:21am

Lakeshore Singles 1-1-23

Sorry to inform everyone there will be no more league rounds for entire rest of the year. League will resume next year, on the first day of 2023 at the lakeshore disc golf course at 2300 Lakeshore Boulevard, Ypsilanti Michigan 48198 smack dab in the middle of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, god bless.

Ben Ciccarelli   December 22, 2022 at 11:01pm

Concordia singles MONDAY 12-26-22 - Wrapped Disc Exchange

Merry Holidays to everyone, heading to Concordia this week, moving league to Monday because of Christmas.. Students are out of town, so should have the campus to ourselves. Park at the usual spot by hole one text me if you don't know how to get there (734) 474-1014. If anyone wants to do a wrapped disc exchange I'll have a nice one wrapped up to throw in the mix.

Ben Ciccarelli   December 15, 2022 at 2:22pm

Willow DOUBLES 12-18-22

Headed back to Willow and switching up the format for this week. We're going to play random dubs short tees.. expect a slight course modification like usual. Park at the paved lot.

Ben Ciccarelli   December 7, 2022 at 10:31pm

Lakeshore Singles 12-11-22

Heading to the shore of the lake this Sunday. Ponds or Woods IDK yet I will play it by ear dependent on weather etc. Either way I plan to combine two holes and add a temp so still 18 holes in the end.

Ben Ciccarelli   December 1, 2022 at 11:54pm

Mallard's Hideout Singles. 12-4-22

My place this Sunday.. It's normally flooded by now this time of year, but not so far this season. Same Layout as last time 18 holes par 57.

Ben Ciccarelli   November 24, 2022 at 10:58pm

Willow singles 11-27-22

Happy Thanksgiving! Willow this week. Short tees. I Figure I'll take it easy this week and throw some Willow shorts. With the impending course redesign there are limited opportunities left to ace some of these holes. I'll be at the paved lot. Should be fun

Ben Ciccarelli   November 15, 2022 at 11:34pm

Rolling Hills Singles 11-20-22 - The Foz

I'm heading to rolling this Sunday, going to play The Foz (rolling meadows) course. There is supposed to be a lot of work being done on the course Saturday, Im looking forward to seeing the improvements.. I plan on playing odd long tees - even short tees and adding two temp holes for a total of 20 holes

Ben Ciccarelli   November 10, 2022 at 1:36am

Willow Singles 11-13-22

My plan is to work in some long tees this round and add a loop around the acorn knoll area, I'll slash a few holes off regular course to abbreviate it to about 21 holes. Ill have a more comprehensive detailed layout for folks Sunday

Ben Ciccarelli   November 3, 2022 at 10:06pm

Melvindale Civic Center Singles 11-6-22

Checking this place out on Sunday. I heard it is better now than it used to be and has 12 holes now. I plan to make a decent layout of it. This is not the other Melvindale course we played before (melvindale palmer park) but the one at the civic center. Short holes MVP baskets might catch an ace who knows. I'll put a pin for the lot.

Ben Ciccarelli   October 24, 2022 at 9:41pm

Farewell Sandra

Rumor is Sandra may be pulled soon :( I figure I ought to get out to throw one last round there.
I also heard there has been some work done recently and it is very playable..

Ben Ciccarelli   October 18, 2022 at 10:32pm

Water Works Park singles 10-23-22

Planning on a 21 hole layout, likely blues then reds and then 3 temp holes, weather looks great.. should be a fun time.

Ben Ciccarelli   October 13, 2022 at 12:04am

Rolling Hills singles 10-16-22

I plan to throw mostly shorts maybe a long tee or two, 20 hole layout. $2 labyrinth round after is anyone is up for it.

Ben Ciccarelli   October 9, 2022 at 1:01pm

League is on today 10-9-22

I have the course set up. Some fun new holes and using a whole part of the property we never use before.. should be interesting

Ben Ciccarelli   October 6, 2022 at 8:20pm

Mallards hideout singles 10-9-22

Plan for some new holes this Sunday. I still have the course in the Grit and Grace ladies league 9 hole configuration from monday. I will have doubles my place tonight (thursday) at 5:30 and do two rounds on that layout then I'm going to change it to a whole new layout for Sunday. the tournament is over and I'm going to go back to the drawing board and try something new with it the land. So come on out to try some new holes.. this will be the beginning of the process for creating the 2023 Flight Path Open Tournament layout.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 27, 2022 at 7:09pm

Willow Singles 10-2-22 ONE DISC CHALLENGE

Heading to Willow this week for some fun in the October sun. I have a normal league round planned, singles with multiple divisions, but one little stipulation... we will be doing a ONE DISC CHALLENGE round. Players may choose any one single disc (putter, midrange or driver - your choice) to throw the entire round with. Please remember to bring a mini to mark your lie. We will be playing short tees, should be a fun time.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 25, 2022 at 12:24pm

Chicken Broil still on today

League still on today despite a few drops early this morning. Course has cement tees and innova baskets. Pre round CTP for what else? A broiled chicken! No, not really, but that would be hilarious. Ben says don't bring a cart it is very hilly and steep in spots.

Ben Ciccarelli   September 19, 2022 at 9:34am

New league - Same format

Welcome, you have found the new page. Not missing a beat, the new season will start this Sunday 9-25-22. We will make a bit of a pilgrimage, all the way out to manchester to play the brand new course designed by Ben Calhoun - Chi Bro park. If anyone wants to carpool message me and maybe we can figure something out. I love seeing a new course and this sounds like a good one, being wooded with elevation. We will be back to more familiar and local courses after this but I figured it would be fun to kick off the season with something fresh and new. Good times await, see you out there.