UW Parkside

[J.R.]

What's the course condition right now?  In terms of water, any holes on the old 18 affected by expasion yet, the new 9, etc.  I've been out of the loop for a while, so I don't know what's going on there, but I was thinking of going up there tomorrow.  thanks

[SERG]

COURSE UPDATE

The parking lot that is located near Hole #1 is now CLOSED. DON'T TRY TO PARK HERE!

OPTION A:
Park in the lot across Wood Road (to the east of Hole #4). Walk across the street and either start on Hole #4 or Hole #5. You still need a parking permit so make sure to purchase one from the police station for $1.

OPTION B:
Park in the Communication Arts Parking Lot (the lot most people parked in for the Prairie Open). Walk up the sidewalk to Hole #16 and start from there. Permit also required.

OPTION C:
Park in the Sport and Activity Center Parking Lot. Follow the sidewalk along the backside of the building to Hole #15 (along the softball field's outfield fence). Permit required.

We are still not quite sure when Holes 1-4 will be pulled. I will update when it happens. The original 18 are all currently still in the ground.

[pat]

I better get there before 1-4 are pulled. Are you still playing glow on Fridays?

[SERG]

Yep. Glow every friday...I think it's been starting between 8:30 and 9:00. Two weeks ago it was close to 8:30. Didn't play last weekend so not sure what time it started.

[shawn]

The way it looks right now is that the current course will be in the ground for 2 weeks...  maybe..  hole 1-4 may be pulled any day..  Sad to say but, holes 11-14 are being moved out of the woods towards the road.. design on the 8 new holes should be figured out tonight so we can get to final trimming..  The layout is mowed and most of the scrub is already trimmed..  If anyone wants to get a say or see what is going on, you are welcome to come out and see what is going on..  We will be out there just about every night till we get the baskets moved.

If anyone want a tour or help either pm Serg or myself or call me 262-909-0329

New holes are after hole 10, same side of the road go south down the road about 100ft..  there are 5 holes there.  3 more holes cross the road to the south of hole 11 on the outside of the woods.. plays to the mound.. then go left..  every thing is staked for teepad and proposed basket location, these may change slightly.


Lots of people can not believe what is going on, but change is good...  We fought to keep the holes in the woods... we won and lost at the same time.. We are getting a pavillion and another 18 holes for us moving out of the woods. 

[dana]

Thanks for your hard work, I always enjoy getting up to Parkside for a tournament or two.

[Dennis Miller]

Basket #10 at Parkside was stolen last night. It probably will not be replaced any time soon.

Dennis

[SERG]

COURSE UPDATE INFORMATION ON PDGA WEBSITE:

LINK LINK LINK

That link should take you to the update page.

[SERG]

I've updated more pictures to my discgolfersR.us page.

Major changes taking place. I'll try and update as often as possible. Hopefully we'll have some directional signage soon.

MY PAGE


HOLES 3 & 4 WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED THIS WEEKEND.

[bobby12many]

Thanks Brett, everyone responsible is pleased with this expansion...  Come on out as the baskets are in and the course is playable... might want to wear long pant and bring a few spotters..

Heres the scoop, the course in behind the cop shop..  If you can see the building, they can see you..  We do not have trash cans there yet so please pack out what you pack in.

#1 is a horseshoe RHBH hyser, 223ft

#2 DO NOT GO LEFT, it is a swamp... only 10ft wide it is a disc thief. path is in road on left of swamp is OB.  328ft

#3 Over sumac mound... 292ft

#4 downhill 469ft

#5 my favorite...  corn is OB (not really in play for this t-pad) uphill 417ft

#6 first tree on right mando to stay left 319ft  we are planting a phone pole there with a MANDO sign on it.

#7 straight well placed 420ft

#8 short 275... talking about making this a USDGC style hole..  stay tuned.

#9 375ft

More mowing will be done as we see the foot traffic and throwing patterns, its some tough praire..  I lost 2 disc out there today so you may want to leave your good plastic in the car...  or just find the fairway on your drives.

Bravo on the course construction!  Its one of my all time faves for sure!.  #2 ad #5 are absolutely spectacular!


I played out there last weekend, and made a thread all about  it on Disgoflreview.com's forums.   I made some maps from  sat photos and it would be great to get your input on them, as  I just did the locations off the top of my head.

How many of you guys know about this course located in Kenosha? From what I have gathered so far, it is mysterious and nameless.


It is located right across the street from the UW Parkside DGC and campus, yet seems to be completely unaffiliated as far as I know.  I went ahead an searched for it on google sattalite maps and to my surprise, it showed up clear as a bell! So I took the liberty of opening  photshop and adding  the basket locations and hole numbers to the best of my memory's ability for you guys.




wider viewpoint of the course;



This 9 hole course is an absolute joy to play. Great mix of shots and plenty of  variety. Also  Its a wonderful place to test your driving accuracy at full power, thats for sure.    Its one of the best courses I have played in WI.


So who has more info on this gem? Im dying to help donate time and get some teepads and signs in there!

[/quote]


Please contact me if you need any help out there! Id love to get involved somehow. Id be happy to make signs or something or help pitch in on some teepad material

[SERG]

TEMPORARY COURSE CLOSING
For the first time in course history (I believe) we are pulling the course to give it a "spring break" along with the rest of the students.

The course will be pulled sometime this week, definitely before the weekend. The course will go back in the ground the weekend prior to the Parkside of the Moon event.

If you haven't played the "Beast on the East" yet now would be a good time if you're coming up to play.

[roman]

Glad I got out there today! The only holes I thought that needed a breather were 8 and 9. Whatever grass was in the fairway before is all trampled to death by now.

[SERG]

You are correct, those two holes are the worst.
#6 and #12 fairway areas are ankle breakers.

We plan to use this time to do some clean-up and trimming of the course as well. For some fun reason people tend to break down trees that are in no way a part of a hole. This has been a concern of campus administers. This will give us a chance to "clear out" some of those as well.

[dana]

Thanks for the update, Serg.

Sidenote: I found that pin I've been meaning to give you for the past year.  I'll try and not lose it again and give it to you at the tourney.

[Chainmeister]

I am thinking of going to Parkside tomorrow. I will have some time in the middle of the day roughtly between 9 and 330.  I have a meeting early morning in Lake Geneva and again at 430 and Parkside looks like the best bet unless I go to Lippold or Anna Page.  What's  the summer parking situation?  Do I need to check in somwhere to avoid a ticket?  Also, I have not been there since last year, has the parking area changed?  Just wondering.  Looking forward to playing this course again.

[ChrisPUTTS]

does anybody have pictures of this course that could be posted in the image gallery...  i've heard this course is sweet   

[SIUFrolf]

http://tinyurl.com/nvkp53


Above is the link to the SE Wisconsin Disc Golf club's website which has photos of past prairie opens and has photos of each of the holes with a drawing of each of the holes.  Not sure if they have the new hole in it or not.

[ChrisPUTTS]

thanks, that is sweet how they have the pictures hole by hole with the distances and layout ...

[mirth]

The SE WI folks decided they didn't want to keep their site last year, so I've kept renewing it... Glad its still got information people are looking for on it!

[SERG]

Thank you to anyone who has supported our fundraising efforts at the last two Prairie Open events. Your generosity has allowed us to FINALLY install 12 new holes. A group of volunteers installed the sleeves on Saturday. Our goal is to have the baskets put together and on the course by the weekend (or at least before the end of it). The new holes have elevation change, distance and a couple shorter technical holes. Currently only one set of tees are in place and only one basket positiion per hole.

These holes are directly north of the current 9 holes on the east course. The "East Course" will now play as a 21 hole layout. Talk on Saturday has led us to believe the course will begin with the new 12 (holes 1-12), then onto the current 9 holes to play holes 13-21.

The course is staked out but does not have numbers, yet. That, too, should be done soon.

Stay tuned for some course photos and more updates.

I would like to publicly thank DENNIS MILLER, ED WALLEN, DAVE LIGHT, SHAWN FALLON, PAUL KUFFEL, PAUL CLARK AND BRIAN KIELAR for the help in putting in the sleeves, building a bridge to an island green and mowing the course. Thanks to all of the above as well for designing the course and being patient as we had a number of obstacles/discussions that needed to be worked on with the university.