I would have to agree with Finn on the courses changing. Wether many of you know it or not the Mt. Airy that you play today is far from the original course. Get a copy of the original layout sometime and you will see what I mean. Then holes 7 and 8 were taken out due to mass erosion problems. And mulch does not fix the problem it just washes away with a good rain. I think that everyone is thinking that the whole course is going to be changed and that is not true just a few holes need to be fixed. For example current #5's basket is in the middle of a walking trail (not a good spot) and #3's basket is going to be in the creek if something isn't done soon.

As time goes by things need to be changed to all courses (Boone Woods is getting a revamp, Mt. Airy is not the original, Woodland Mounds has been changed, etc.). And I doubt many of us play at Winton Woods because it is simply too short. I'm sure most of us would agree that it could use a redesign to make it a little more challenging. At the same time my little girl would be pissed lol. Also we all know that Pride Park as of right now is just 18 baskets going to waste and needs some help as well.

Just be glad that the courses are just getting a face lift and not being taken out like some of our courses in the past. It may not show in my game, but I'm sure that I have been playing this sport longer that most of the people on here and I dearly miss a few of the courses that we have lost..........

R.I.P. Limaburg, Pioneer Park, Cabin Creek, and the original Banklick (currently Fox Run golf course) I played them all and they were great and now just a memory.....

J-son

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Keep in mind, at least for competitive events, ALL holes at Mt. Airy are considered par 3's, no matter how long they are.

if i'm not mistaken, long before i began playing and long before 7 & 8 were moved, the mt airy course was west of its original location, now home to some hiking trails.  i believe it was destroyed by a microburst that fell hundreds of trees on the original course.

i think that miami whitewater recived a makeover some time in its history as well.  any veterans out there to confirm this?

That is correct, Surge.  The original course was 9 holes, put in sometime around 1977-78, and it was par 36 (using all frisbees back then).  I skipped high school many times to play there.  Hole 8 was the toughest hole, it required a drive across the pond to an open area, then up a long hill to a pin that had OB road and creek behind it.  It was 470', very long for the times.

The course had two design changes, then was eventually moved across the street to its current location when the boat house and surrounding area were renovated.

Mark, that's the way I remember Mt. Airy, as well.  That was when I first started playing competitively.

[quote=Lingo1976]l. Also we all know that Pride Park as of right now is just 18 baskets going to waste and needs some help as well. Just be glad that the courses are just getting a face lift and not being taken out like some of our courses in the past.
 If everything works out on this house i am trying to buy i have hopes of helping pride a great deal. I love wooded courses and just wish i had the time to help out more, last year i tried to trim fairways but it was a big job.

8 years, and i dont think i have played a course (unless brand new) that doesnt have dirt around the tee area and the basket itself. Of course when it was first put in, there wasnt any dirt,nobody had played it yet. So the errosion you are worried about is the dirt around the pins and tees? Thats not errosion, thats wear, you are going to get that no matter where you play.

(They're responsible for a 1459-acre park) Should disc golfers take all the blame? Park personel could install beams or timbers on the hillsides for erosion controle. Also, as you said "some tees need follow through pits. As for around basket areas, there is grass seed for high maintenance areas. On another note, it is tempting to make a cute remark about grammer and I think it's fine when both parties know one another. Therefor, anybody that doesn't know Frizgolf don't take his wry humor in bad way cause he is a funloving guy in reality.

I wasn't a huge fan of old #5, but I'm sad to hear #6 is shortened. Does new #5 present any challenge besides distance? Are there some trees to navigate through?

I like the new hole 5. It's a good compliment to the rest of the course because it adds some variety. There aren't really any other holes on the course where the practical line is to throw straight at the basket. Nice teebird shot, or roc shot if you throw far. Well, Ok, I guess 11 is like that too. The previous short anhyzer hole 5 was kinda meh.

Holes 2, 3, 4, and 6 are my favorite holes on the course the way they are. I don't want to see the layout of any of those changed.

Bob and I plan on working on hole #16 on Saturday, 11sh. We plan on bringing out the dead honeysuckle the parks cut down and just left. Also digging up honeysuckle stumps on same hole. Your help would be appreciated.

I wish I could make it yet I have a previous engagement at 11 and might not be available till after 1 or 2.
I have met with Larry and he is lookn over the layout we have and is maken me a few copies. I should see him in the next couple of days. More to come soon.

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