Hyland orchard & brewery disc golf course

Don Boutin · Post by **Don Boutin** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:21 pm

After years of working on the owner of Hyland's it is official. Hyland disc golf course will be opening soon.
Once all the baskets are purchased and installed we will have a grand opening.
I am looking for people or groups of people to sponsor baskets. If you buy a basket you will have a lifetime membership. These individuals will get special deals, more details to follow. A group of up to 5 people can purchase a basket and all five will get lifetime memberships. Members will get free bag tags and free beers when we have members parties. It would be cool if teams pitched in to get a basket and that hole would be sponsored by the whole team.

As far as I can tell this will be the only course in the U.S. at a brewery.
I would like to thank all of you who played in the tournament there last year. It was a major part in getting this course. This year will be twice as good and just as much fun.
Course improvements are underway. Even the 19th hole is getting better. :drunken:

Pioneer Brewing Co. is brewing new beers and root beer.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:35 pm

This is fantastic news! :cheers:

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:12 am

Don Boutin wrote:As far as I can tell this will be the only course in the U.S. at a brewery.

Can't be a bad thing

.............. I'd like to make a trip over this year.

Billy MacWilliams · Post by **Billy MacWilliams** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:51 pm

Great Job Don. Less than 10 minutes frommy house. I'll be glad to help.

Andy Murray · Post by **Andy Murray** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:30 pm

CaptainAnhyzer wrote:
Don Boutin wrote:As far as I can tell this will be the only course in the U.S. at a brewery.

Can't be a bad thing .............. I'd like to make a trip over this year.

There is one other beer related course that I know of out in Oregon.

http://www.mcmenamins.com/369-yardhouse-pub-home

James Lane · Post by **James Lane** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:04 am

WoW! Way to go Don, can't wait to play the course

David Wollner · Post by **David Wollner** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:46 am

Anderson Valley Brewery in California has an 18 hole course that's been around quite a while. Plays nice with some great views and beers! Good luck, I'll be getting a membership.

Jason Southwick · Post by **Jason Southwick** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:12 am

Marshall Street would like to sponsor a basket. What kind of basket? I think it's possible to buy 9 at a time and still get the 18-basket bonus. Plus NEFA usually sponsors a basket for emerging courses in New England and environs.

Good job Don. Thoughts become things.

Titan Bariloni · Post by **Titan Bariloni** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:13 am

Plus NEFA usually sponsors a basket for emerging courses in New England and environs.

Is that only for pay to play courses?

The owner of the new course in Rindge NH was wondering about that

but it seems to be worded as NON pay to play courses.

just wondering if anyone knows the answer to that.

huge · Post by **huge** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:25 am

I will go in on a sponsorship with some folks. Any buffumville people want to go in on this?

c plunk · Post by **c plunk** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:20 pm

where is this course located?

Eric Kevorkian · Post by **Eric Kevorkian** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:54 pm

c plunk wrote:where is this course located?

Sturbridge, MA

jthebodo · Post by **jthebodo** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:59 pm

How much is it going to cost to sponsor a basket? I play with a fairly regular set of friends and I think I could probably get four of them to go in on a basket. Also, when is opening day going to be?

Stephen Ditter · Post by **Stephen Ditter** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:11 pm

I believe a basket sponsorship is $350.

-ditterman

Don Boutin · Post by **Don Boutin** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:22 am

Thanks Ditterman.
$350 is the cost.
The grand opening will be as soon as all the baskets are in. I would hope to have it completed in a month but sooner is possible. With one big work day to cut, clean and prep t boxes and a nother to install baskets the course will be . As of now we have 14 potential basket sponsors. They are going quick jump on this amazing deal while it lasts. Marshall street jumped on board yesterday.
I will be out there all day again today working on new 8 and 9.

Arty Graustein · Post by **Arty Graustein** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:59 pm

Don PM sent.

John Szymanski · Post by **John Szymanski** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:41 am

Hay don me and some of the boyz from down at ninigret RI would love to sponsor a basket, last years turny was sick and to have a course there all the time would be great, let me kno where and when to send the check!!!

J_Disc · Post by **J_Disc** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:35 am

OK, Team NASA is taking the bait -- can't pass up the opportunity to have a lifetime membership on 100 acres of prime brewery real estate. Please send me a note on where to direct payment.

Matt DeAngelis · Post by **Matt DeAngelis** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:54 am

Hey Zimma, check out the following thread. I think Don has his phone number in the first post:

http://forums.nefa.com/viewtopic.php?p=175653#175653

John Borelli · Post by **John Borelli** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:52 pm

Five Devens Disc Golf WW tagholders are in. Check is in the mail.

Jeni Desrosiers · Post by **Jeni Desrosiers** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:29 pm

Where are we sending the check to? Your house Don?

Don Boutin · Post by **Don Boutin** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:37 pm

You can send it to my house or give it to Wendy at league. You could also give it Boliver and he can give it to me.
Thanks

Don Boutin · Post by **Don Boutin** » Sun May 09, 2010 8:54 am

This is shaping up nicely.
One basket sponsor left. The course is going through some big changes.
Six new holes, two holes getting a new Tee box locations, and 14 holes will have a short and a long Tee box. We are also looking at a winter/spayed layout. During winter holes in the woods are easier to play. Also when the apple trees get sprayed there is a 24 hour period when 11,15,16,17,18 will not played. We have looked at an alternate location for these holes. Keeping this course playable year round is going to be a big part in the rise to the top of favorite courses. We have also discussed cover Tee boxes for the winter time. No more snow and ice to worry about. As soon as the baskets are delivered the front 10 will be open for play. Remember this is going to be a members course only.

Rich Benoit · Post by **Rich Benoit** » Mon May 10, 2010 12:16 pm

Don Wrote:
Remember this is going to be a members course only.

Am I reading, understanding, this correctly?? If you ane not a member, you can not play this course??

huge · Post by **huge** » Mon May 10, 2010 12:20 pm

RB wrote:Don Wrote:
Remember this is going to be a members course only.

Am I reading, understanding, this correctly?? If you ane not a member, you can not play this course??

keeps out the riffraff if you know what I mean. Proper attire is also mandatory

Greg Aucoin · Post by **Greg Aucoin** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:31 pm

1st post says 1 year memberships are only $30, and daily guest fees are $5. If you decide the 1 year membership isn't for you, Rich, I'd be happy to meet you for a round, as my guest.

Rich Benoit · Post by **Rich Benoit** » Mon May 10, 2010 3:24 pm

gregaucoin wrote:1st post says 1 year memberships are only $30, and daily guest fees are $5. If you decide the 1 year membership isn't for you, Rich, I'd be happy to meet you for a round, as my guest.

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks Greg, if I don't get the yearly membership, I'll take you up on that.

Don Boutin · Post by **Don Boutin** » Mon May 10, 2010 4:42 pm

Rich that is correct. It was the only way I could get this course in and make the owners feel comfortable with having people on thier property. Everyone who has already become a member I can rely on to treat this place with respect. I have seen the damage and the stupid things some will do for no reason at all. This course would never last if anyone could come and play as they please. The membership is cheap enough to let people join. Once the course is up and running, play a few rounds with Greg or any other member and then decide if you want to join.

J_Disc · Post by **J_Disc** » Tue May 11, 2010 9:27 pm

OK, I'm a little late to the part, but sooo psyched to check out this brewery (and course : )).

Don, when can you give me a tour? I'm happy to help with some work as well.

The band playing this Sunday sounds amazing! http://www.jediah.com/

Cheers

Don Boutin · Post by **Don Boutin** » Wed May 12, 2010 5:45 am

I will be there on Sunday working on the course. I can show you or anyone around then. There are 10 playable holes right now. A few of them will change but I left them there so the regulars could still play them. The hole course is layed out just need to do some clearing and burning.
The band playing there is good. I have seen them many of times.

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