New Course in Summit?

[Mukey]

Man I can't believe all the negative comments about this course.

I think most of the complaints stem from the fact that most disc golfers are like the dad in the TV commercial who keeps beating his daughter at ping pong: They like it when things are really easy.

That being said, I'm planning to get out there a few times next week to work on some of the fairways.

There are fairways out there?

Merriam-Webster says:
1 a : a navigable part of a river, bay, or harbor b : an open path or space
2 : the closely mowed part of a golf course between a tee and a green

But really, challenge is one thing, but this place is ridiculous. Is this the same guy that posted this?

so stupidly bad that you just have to laugh (think Snakes on a Plane bad); if you want to break in some overstable discs; or if you want to experience the joys of poison ivy, stinging nettles, and Lyme disease all in one day, this course might be for you.

There are in fact 18 baskets; however, there are only three honest-to-goodness faiways.

If I run into the Mike and Cathy Kamm, I'll try to get some info regarding improvements to the course (like the addition of tee signs, tee pads, and/or fairways). In the meantime, I'd be glad to show people around the course because after all, it's still frisbee golf, no matter how many trees you hit.

Brett, What do you thing the PDGA Course Evaluation would be if we did one for Summit? 

[pickax]

The course evaluation has less to do with design as it does with pretty tee signs, the availablity of scorecards, bathrooms, clean water, the likelihood to get killed on the course, etc.

[Mukey]

yeah, but you get the idea

[Dan Michler]

If I don't like Summit its defnitely not because I just want disc golf to be easy.  I want it to be hard, but hard as in challenging to all parts of your game like Anna Page Park or Dretzka or Parkside.  Summit is defnitely hard, but its not really that much fun.  Its mostly the same shot over and over.  Take out your putter, try to throw it really straight and hope you get a favorable kick.  Try to get up to save your par on this 150 foot hole and then move onto the next 150 foot hole.  If you suck at throwing drivers then this course will defnitely benefit you.

[tacimala]

Went out to Summit today. For those making the trip out there, holes 3, 6 and 9 are basically all completely underwater. Hole 7's teepad is underwater as well and there are several other holes with lots of water as well. Still several good holes, but obviously not even close to 100%. Wait for some dryer weather.

[skipache]

clearly contrary to popular opinion, i liked summit.
There were tee signs and pads when i went and although i shot over par and it was a bit repetitive i thought its good practice for hitting your lines.
on a sidenote the El Famous Burrito a couple of blocks away is really good.
My big complaint at summit was that the oil smell on the backside gave me a headache. One hole thirteen you aren't sure which basket it is so i built sign clarifiing the basket that i hope to put up this weekend.
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[tacimala]

Good call on the sign. Yea I agree that the smell is bothersome. How was the water/ice situation?

[skipache]

when i went there was alot of water one holes 4,6,7 but idont know if there is alot in the summer, if that becomes a problem i will probably try to make some sort of drainage system out back there to drain into that creek along the tracks

[tacimala]

Ah I thought you had gone in the past few days. There was definitely a water a few weeks ago when I went (as I posted above). The first time I played there it was frozen over as I am sure it is right now with the subfreezing temperatures we have had this week.

[Mukey]

clearly contrary to popular opinion, i liked summit.

Weird considering you seem to have played more courses than I have....., but then this isn't on your top 5 either...

[jack]

I'd like to do some more work this weekend. I'm thinking of going out on Saturday afternoon to check the flooding situation, hang J's sign on hole 13, and cut as needed on holes 8, 11, 13, and 16. Post here if you're interested in helping. Thanks!

[skipache]

hopefully i will be able to get out there, ill talk to some more people ands see if we can't get something done

[skipache]

Course update from the kid who likes it, I went to summit today and did some work, basically alot of the holes that were ridiculously tight are going to be widened some but i like how hard it is now. I put up the sign on hole 13 and you can find it pretty easily now. Drainage lines were put in out back so that the water hasd receeded dowm and there is a course now where ther was once a pond. Also i hauled alot of woodchips and made paths to tee boxs and on the fairways thier is some ice that could cause some wet stuff when it melts but hopefully the wood chips will keep it playable. Let me know what you think if anyone goes out there. I know thier is alot of work and clearing out there to do but hopefully peoplke won't get crazy and just start hacking because if to much comes out then theere will be easy open holes and the challenge will be gown. Next time i go out ill do some clearing and any one who wants to help is invited to come and play for tags too!

[Noill Golf]

Bump....

Just played this course and yeah there are pretty much no fairways...but its a great course to develop aim and the mid-game up to putting.  Word of advice if you are gonna try it...use spotters.  I skipped 7 b/c its just 10 feet of green with thick brush and trees on either side and I didn't want to lose any discs today... 8 seemed like more of that but it really wasn't that big a deal and I just played it safe (got par just the same).  I'd say even a pro would wind up knocking some trees 'cause it's just so thick...
Got there in 30 min from downtown in traffic...the way home was only 15 min with less traffic...for that I'll put up with poison ivy & oak or whatever and trees galore...more fun than going to the park down the street and huckin' (damn dogs eat my discs everytime I do that)

[Noill Golf]

Forgot to add that the scoober throw came in major help here.... its a type of roller throw...anyway I think its called scoober...
according to PDGA Champion Gregg Hosfeld it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZxR-d5eCU0