Jonah Scap  › Cass Benton Hills   July 28, 2019 at 5:31pm

So I 100% understand the appeal to thick brush and difficulty in a course. But is there any way we can trim a few of the overgrown trees and get this course a bit cleaned up? I had some people walking their dog today approach me asking a bit about the course and about the broken glass. I didn't have a real good answer for them. I love this course, but we could be a bit better about keeping it clean and usable for all.

I mean, even on hole 2 there's a power line that's super close to the ground that should be taken care of.

I'd happily help with all of this if not spearhead it in my spare time. Does anyone know who to contact or if there's a park organization to pitch ideas to?

Or even if my opinions are shared by other people who frequent this course?

Jessica Ferris   July 28, 2019 at 5:41pm

It's the county who is supposed to maintain the course. I've been told that to cut anything, we need permission from them. And that powerline has been getting closer every single year...

Jonah Scap   July 28, 2019 at 7:48pm

Hmmm, I mean, that power line is technically a hazard to not only disc golfers, but the power grid it's on and people's houses connected to it. Could we use that as leverage and/or does the Northville county Pn'R association listen to outside concerns?

Jeff Doran   July 28, 2019 at 8:10pm

Based on the graffiti and disfigurement to the tee signs there, I think it’s clear that no one cares about the place. It’s a bad look for the sport and its participants and keeps me from playing there. I wish you luck, though.

Jonah Scap   July 28, 2019 at 8:32pm

That's a real shame, I really like this course, and it's a super nice morning hike. I'll be honest, I'm half tempted to rent some electric equipment and buy some wood chips and sprinkle them through hole 4 at the very least. There's 1000% nothing I can do about that powerlin ... more

J Moyer S.D.G.C.   July 28, 2019 at 10:38pm

It's not regular golfers. It's unsupervised youths that decay the course, thinking someone will get paid to clean up after them. The best we can do is to see something and pickup, making it our own personal responsibility.

J Moyer S.D.G.C.   July 28, 2019 at 10:40pm

And don't go near power lines.

Jonah Scap   July 29, 2019 at 1:10am

I still think the city should take care of that power line. Would any pros/frequent golfers be opposed to some healthy clearing of the overgrowth and fallen branches in some of the holes? (minus hole 10's fallen branch)

Joe Paczwa   July 29, 2019 at 1:23am

Won't cost the city anything if they close the course I wouldn't press them too hard.

Jeff Doran   July 29, 2019 at 7:53pm

I think you’re right, Joe. Jonah, tactfully appeal to the city about the power line. Try to round up some golfers for the other course maintenance. I’d start by contacting the leagues there. Perhaps league groups or individuals could be assigned a single hole to clean up. If funds are av ... more

Brett Piziali   July 29, 2019 at 8:08pm

That “power line” is from the lights that were from the lights in the 80’s. they aren’t even contacted to anything but them self.

Brett Piziali   July 29, 2019 at 8:12pm

don’t work and aren’t in the way of anything. we have allot of other issues then that. we are trying to clean the course best we can. allot have changed over the years. and the same crap is happening at all the courses in the area. so don’t think it’s “just at Cass”

Jonah Scap   July 29, 2019 at 9:22pm

That sounds like a plan, I've got a good amount of free time on occasion. Next time I'm there I'll start asking if there's more interest and at the very least attempt to do something about the glass.

Vincent Cocciolone   July 31, 2019 at 2:41pm

Yes.

Jonah Scap   July 31, 2019 at 8:11pm

Soooo Update: I got an email from the county, they're supposedly installing new hole signs for each hole, removing some of the dangerous branches, and have notified the electric company that they need to remove the downed power line, whether or not it's powered or attached to anything.

Jeff Doran   July 31, 2019 at 11:40pm

That’s wonderful! Great to hear.

Vincent Cocciolone   August 3, 2019 at 2:39am

That's a very good start.

Brett Piziali   August 5, 2019 at 2:21pm

they came and cut up the poles last week. and some other trees that were falling down.