Fairfield Park

[CEValkyrie]

Some concrete tees were poured Monday.

Hole #1 Gold/White
Hole #2 Gold/White
Hole #3 Gold & White
Hole #4 Gold & White
Hole #5 Gold & White
Hole #6 Gold & White
Hole #16 White Hole #17 Gold (Started to pour)
Hole #17 White Hole #18 Gold
12 total tees so far complete.

12 more to go until the White layout will be ready for play.

They aren't going to pour the holes to the west of the power lines until next spring.

[Trevor Greene]

Thats awesome Brett   I was out there on Sunday and it looks GREAT!!!!!!   Still have LOTS TO DO.  Do you think the new basket positions and fairways will be done this fall?

[CEValkyrie]

Went out to FF this afternoon on my day off.

They are pulling the wood frames from the concrete tees and back filling them as I type this. I talked to the workers and they'll be framing the rest of the Fairfield White course this week. They plan on pouring those tee pads early next week. They have my phone number and plan on texting me the day they pour them so I can organize some volunteers to watch them.

I really think there is a good chance the course will be done by November 1st.

I've had a lot of people ask what they can do to help with this project. Grab a shovel, clippers, rake and head out to the park. The dirt around the new tee pads needs some TLC.

[Trevor Greene]

Brett,

That is great news. I was out there on Saturday and I am really excited about the new layout.  Do you think they will have the new fairways cut and all baskets moved by the 1st?

Thanks for all your hard work.  This course is going to be one of the best in the area once it is complete.  I am really busy, but I would be glad to help in anyway I can.  Just let me know what you need. 

I am most excited about being able to have big tournaments out there!!!

Thanks,

T-

[CEValkyrie]

Quite a few people said they were interested in volunteering at Fairfield. The new tee pads that have been poured are in need of dirt leveling. Grab a shovel, rake, and a few buddies and get r done!

[Trevor Greene]

Im going to head out there Sunday

[CEValkyrie]

Im going to head out there Sunday

Thank you!!!

[CEValkyrie]

I just got a call from the PD and they are pouring concrete this afternoon and tomorrow. If you are able to please go out there and keep an eye on them.

[CEValkyrie]

Chris and I met out at FF this afternoon. We leveled the dirt around the tee pads the best we could. The park district is going to finish and seed next spring.

Some good news. They ended up pouring all the holes west of the power lines. Those are gold holes 10 thru 14. All the tee pads are complete except #18 White the "Island Hole". I've had a chance to throw off the tees that are completed. They are awesome.

I talked to Chuck Kennedy. He's going to be in town on November 3rd. Chuck is giving the park district all the information about the construction of the island. They are going bulldoze it before the winter so the dirt can set up. The park district wants all the course signage information so it can be completed over the winter.

The million dollar question is when they are moving the baskets. That is still unknown  

[Trevor Greene]

Thanks Brett!!!!!

[Jaseface0714]

so what are they doing to this island hole? I thought it was going to just be a imaginary island hole like we used to do for tournaments. kinda curious now.

p.s. Last time I was at FF someone through near us when we were in the swamp area and then came up to us accusing us of stealing his disc... After finishing the course I went back and actually found it in the swamp for him. If anyone knows who it is try to contact me.

It was a glow leopard I believe.

[CEValkyrie]

An elevated island is going to be created by moving earth. It will have a distinct outline for out of bounds so it can be played all the time.

[CEValkyrie]

Local disc golfers. Please write your hole in one shot on your disc and not tee signs, posts, or baskets.

[cjordan]

GOOD CALL ON THAT BRETT. YES PLEASE write aces on your discs not on the band of the baskets. I am tired of spray painting the bands every year or so to cover all the names of morons who write their names on them.

[CEValkyrie]

Tom & I had the initial redesign meeting on Sept 30th 2011. Chuck came into town on October 18th 2011 to see the land for the first time. I cannot wait for this thing to be completed.

[Trevor Greene]

You and me both Brett!!!!!   Thanks for everything!

[CEValkyrie]

Some bad news tonight disc golfers. The baskets at Round Lake will not be moved until the spring of 2014. The exact date is yet TBD. It's going to be a long winter of waiting.

[Tom McManus]

Some bad news tonight disc golfers. The baskets at Round Lake will not be moved until the spring of 2014. The exact date is yet TBD. It's going to be a long winter of waiting.

Brett has done a fantastic job on this and has worked hard  for years to get a world class course in Lake County. It has been over 30 years since Adler went into the ground and there have been a lot of crappy courses put in since then.  Waiting a couple of cold winter months will be well worth it for something special in Lake County.

[roman]

This is great news for me because I can't (or shouldn't) play all winter as it is... Don't want that monster of a course tempting me! Hopefully I'll be ready to play around the same time they move the baskets.

[discmonkey]

Some bad news tonight disc golfers. The baskets at Round Lake will not be moved until the spring of 2014. The exact date is yet TBD. It's going to be a long winter of waiting.

Brett has done a fantastic job on this and has worked hard  for years to get a world class course in Lake County. It has been over 30 years since Adler went into the ground and there have been a lot of crappy courses put in since then.  Waiting a couple of cold winter months will be well worth it for something special in Lake County.

I second this.  As much as I want this thing in the ground and playable, I'm very grateful that it's happening at all.