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Manhattan, IL--Round Barn Disc Golf Course
changosaenz:
Like Frank said it sounds like the course is going to be awesome and well worth the wait. Let me and my bro know if there is anything we can do to help out.
Frankie:
From what I'm hearing & figuring out, that Park wants hands on, & are doing it themselves. That's why they're trying to figure out how to charge something without bumming out the players, like Mokena. Mokena had a ton of free labor, with Steve Matual & Roy Carey carrying the burden of designing the course. Then they shit on those that made that course possible. It make total sense with my business backround. We'll see. They don't need or want your help. It's simply the way it is, nothing negative intended.
changosaenz:
--- Quote from: Frankie on September 29, 2011, 08:35:19 PM ---From what I'm hearing & figuring out, that Park wants hands on, & are doing it themselves. That's why they're trying to figure out how to charge something without bumming out the players, like Mokena. Mokena had a ton of free labor, with Steve Matual & Roy Carey carrying the burden of designing the course. Then they shit on those that made that course possible. It make total sense with my business backround. We'll see. They don't need or want your help. It's simply the way it is, nothing negative intended.
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Thanks for letting me know Frank. It makes sence now that you put it that way. well let me know if there is anything you keed help with with any of the parks.
Frankie:
--- Quote from: changosaenz on September 30, 2011, 06:22:52 PM ---
--- Quote from: Frankie on September 29, 2011, 08:35:19 PM ---From what I'm hearing & figuring out, that Park wants hands on, & are doing it themselves. That's why they're trying to figure out how to charge something without bumming out the players, like Mokena. Mokena had a ton of free labor, with Steve Matual & Roy Carey carrying the burden of designing the course. Then they shit on those that made that course possible. It make total sense with my business backround. We'll see. They don't need or want your help. It's simply the way it is, nothing negative intended.
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Thanks for letting me know Frank. It makes sence now that you put it that way. well let me know if there is anything you keed help with with any of the parks.
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You know what? I've got a project for Thor I'm going to do. There is some bullshit grunt labor involved & would welcome help. Thor said he'd be available???? What I'm going to do is put a concrete wall for long #10 at Lockport for the follow through. I'm not looking forward of getting the crap out of the way. It may start the end of next week, Thursday? I'm playing Homie & I don't want to exhaust myself like I did for the Classic. I'm still bummed, small turn out from outside activities. Weather??? That would be an excuse.
If you can send me a personal message on how I can get in touch. This will be a week day project, during business hours. If that doesn't work, we'll wait until something does.
CEValkyrie:
I have some extra time this morning so I figured I'd give some info.
I got a call about this project late this summer. Initially this was a 9 hole course. This project was initially funded by a state grant. I'm familiar with this because I've seen quite a few courses get installed this way. There is a point system and the more activities the park adds the more money they get to fund the park. Disc golf is benefitting greatly from this.
When I met with the project manager he stated he wanted the course to be played. The initial 9 hole design was pretty bad. I told him that a 9 hole course would not be played that much with all the quality 18+ hole courses surrounding it. That is when I started talking 18 holes. I explained the land wasn't the best in the area but we could make this the most unique course in Illinois to bring people in. The location off 80/55 is pretty awesome. The park board decided to go with the project. They get some money from the state but decided to use more funds to expand to 18 with 2 baskets. There is nearly $40,000 worth of equipment and labor invested in this course. This is how disc golf should be. Parks are spending $100,000 to $200,000 on those playground areas. This course is being done right from the beginning.
Here are some things that will make it unique. 12 of the holes will have 12 foot circular tee pads. 2 panel tee signs. 2 practice baskets. 2 sets of Mach 5's with # plates. The classic barn red looks awesome! Hole #1 will feature manmade island greens for each pin. Water will come into play on several of the long pins. There will be 2 hanging baskets. They will hang from chains from monsterous oaks. One pin will be installed and elevated inside a stump. One hole will have 2 baskets stacked on top of each other (I've never seen this done). One of the holes will have a pretty nice tunnel to throw down. The hyzer route is going to be blocked off by being creative. It will either be blocked by hay bails or piled wood chips. Although the course is rather flat a few greens will be tough with the manmade berms.
The park itself has some decent land but it's not awesome. There were a ton of restrictions that made it very tough to make a solid course. Across the road there were ball fields going in. No cutting to any trees due to it being forest preserve property. The wooded area and creek were absolutely off limits. This took away from some really awesome holes with water, elevation, and woods. In the front they are growing native grasses and it took away another great hole. There are 3 pavillions and a walking paths to avoid. The short (silver) pins are intended for brand new and novice players. It's very short and very beginner friendly. The long (barn red) baskets will probably under par to most advanced and pro players. This will be a really good addition to the area. It's going to be very player friendly. There aren't too many places to lose a disc and it won't be that wet/muddy.
I've told this to quite a few people. This course is not championship in terms of difficulty. It will be fun to play and has a decent variety. It will be championship quality in terms of equipment. The signs, pads, and baskets will be top notch!
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