New Canaan - The Wave needs 18 holes!

Karl Molitoris · Post by **Karl Molitoris** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:22 pm

Tim,

A few things...

First, noticeable work has been done on the course by you, Adam, et al. Thanks! It sure "looks" more open this time of year compared to the summer.

Second, even though I "see" where it's listed on the tee sign, I never found the tee for hole 4 red. ?? Oh, well.

I saw TWO baskets in the woods that are parallel to rt15 and NW of the mulch field (NE of hole 11 and SE / parallel of hole 12). Are these the 2 new guys (didn't play them...next time).

Hope to catch up with you some time this winter.

Karl

Adam Goodman · Post by **Adam Goodman** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:34 pm

You played the reds? You are correct, no red on 4 yet.

Too bad you missed out on the 2 new holes. They are great, especially the first one, par 4 with dogleg, awesome.

We need to get some new next tee signs up so people won't miss those gems.

Whit Cooper · Post by **Whit Cooper** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:26 am

WAVE ICE BOWL????

Karl Molitoris · Post by **Karl Molitoris** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:23 am

Adam,

Actually I played all 3 layouts (reds, then blues, then realized I had played the others so fast that I had time for whites!). This was all before the Sat snow last weekend. I will try to find / play the 2 new ones later today (as I'm floating through up to CT again). Thanks.

Karl

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:27 pm

Going to play the wave around 3pm on Wednesday. Going to make up a list of things to do so we can have a major workday soon.

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:44 pm

Played a quick round late today after the rain stopped. Ground was soft but the course drained well. Need to clean up...many branches fell.
Gregg T. was out ahead of me, saw his car and foot prints.
Will be going to Park & Rec meeting on Feb. 10th to nail down tournament date.
I'll let you know.

Brett Antosik · Post by **Brett Antosik** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:49 am

anyone know the course conditions down there? Ive never been, and was planning on makin a trip down there tomorrow

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:01 pm

About 1 to 2 inches of snow on the ground.
There are score cards at hole #1 with a map on the back.
The two new holes are not marked but after you finish #11 walk to your right and you will find a tee going back up towards the road. After that go to the left and you will find a hole going back towards #11 basket. Sorry these holes are not finished but baskets are out.

You want to find the pool parking lot and cross over lapham road to find the course, there is a sign at the entrance.

Have a great time...
Questions...call
203-655-2726 w
203-246-0722 c

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:48 am

On the Park & Recreation Commission agenda for this Wednesday, will be discussing possible date for this years tournament.

Adam Goodman · Post by **Adam Goodman** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:37 am

...and course expansion? PANT PANT PANT

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:37 pm

Couple of things...Will not know the date of the tournament until after the March 10th Park & Recreation Commission meeting. The February was postponed because of snow.

Played the course with Adam today and there was still a fair amount of snow. I lost two discs, a yellow Firebird on hole #2 about half way up on the right side and an orange Valk. on hole #8 near the logs. Adam lost an orange Force but we can't remember where!

On hole #11 basket some JERK locked three chains together. There seems to be one or two people that do not like disc golf.

Tim

Matt DeAngelis · Post by **Matt DeAngelis** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:36 pm

TimS wrote:On hole #11 basket some JERK locked three chains together. There seems to be one or two people that do not like disc golf.

What is up with that? Someone locked the chains on hole 5 white at borderland a last month sometime. We since cut the lock, but it just doesn't make sense.

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:07 am

Cut the lock on basket #11 this morning, man that felt good!
Also found my lost discs.
Going out to play in the afternoon when the snow softens up.

Titan Bariloni · Post by **Titan Bariloni** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:47 am

TimS wrote::D Cut the lock on basket #11 this morning, man that felt good!
Also found my lost discs.
Going out to play in the afternoon when the snow softens up.

that is strange....why would someone do that very weird and I thought the gps tag for scavenger hunts that the hikers put on hole4 tully(still there messes with me when I putt) was odd....locking the chains tops that. Is there a PETA like organization against Disc golf :lol:

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:02 pm

Will be out on the course Sunday. I will be marking red tee on #4, and tees on new holes after #11.
Wednesday night I will be at the Park & Rec. commission meeting to set a date for a tournament at the Wave. I'm sorry this has taken so long but every time there is a meeting it snows and it gets canceled. :roll:

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:27 pm

Mickey & I cleaned up most of the tees and moved a few of the fallen branches. Tee markers are up for the two new holes.
New #12 blue is half way up #11 fairway on the right and the white tee is to the right of #11 basket, these will be the locations for now. New #13 blue & white are together.
#12 white 250 feet, Blue 355 feet
#13 275 feet.
Tim

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:34 pm

I thought it would never happen not in a million years. OK we have a few save the tree people that like to take away tee markers or lock basket chains together but these people are NOT disc golfers. I can deal with that even laugh a bit.

After having a great round through the first 8 holes I walked into the open field holes and look to my left and hole #10s basket is gone, just an empty space where I expected MY basket to be. All of the temp. baskets out on the course were payed for by me so I was shocked that this had happened. I looked all over thinking maybe it was a tree hugger that moved it somewhere just to piss us disc golfers off. No basket to be found.

I play the final holes wondering if I should pull the remaining temp. baskets, I do not want to supply some jerk baskets, so this person can build his own course. My gut feeling is that it was a fellow disc golfer that stole the basket which is very sad. There are so many people that put time and money into courses for people to enjoy you wonder why this happens. My first reaction was to pull the course and say I'm done with this.

Why do fellow disc golfers continue to screw others, I just don't get it?

I'll report this theft to the town and bring it up at the Park & Rec. meeting tomorrow night. It has taken the wind out of my sails a bit.

What a way to wreck a round of disc golf.

Tim :cry:

Matt Stroika · Post by **Matt Stroika** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:01 pm

That blows Tim. Don't give up. See what happens.

Karl Molitoris · Post by **Karl Molitoris** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:32 pm

Tim,

Just my opinion...
If you DO have any other "temp" (not cemented into the ground) baskets out there, yes, DO pull them! They're YOURS! Don't lose them to some thieving idiot.
It's nice that you've allowed us to play on your baskets but it's not worth losing some over.

Karl

Matt Aubin · Post by **Matt Aubin** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:29 am

Tim;

I wouldn't be so sure that it was disc golfer(s). Sure there are some idiots out there, but I'd wager that the majority of vandalism done to courses is from non-players, especially vandalism to baskets.

Since that area is next to that giant mulch/woodchip area, is there a chance that (with the ground thawing and public works coming out of hibernation) the town moved the basket to get some equipment in the area?

Ask the local newspapers to run a story, it's a pretty unusual looking item and if it shows up in some punk's backyard their parents would hopefully return it.

If you need any help getting or installing a new basket let me know. Keep your head up, these things happen a lot it seems. Just remember that for every asshole that steals or vandalizes, hundreds of people have enjoyed your course... from top pros down to that kid who can barely throw but still loves to play.

-m

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:09 pm

Thanks fro all the good vibes. I have backed away from the cliff and decided to get my rear end back in gear.
The Park & Rec. commission has given their OK to hold a tournament. I'm checking with other TD's to make sure there are no problems.

Adam & I for now will eliminate the open holes in the leaf mulch area bringing the course back to 12 holes. We will look to raise some more money and come up with a proposal to expand to 18 holes.

Everyone please keep your eyes out for anyone doing damage to the course.
Tim

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:25 am

Trees down everywhere here in New Canaan. At least 50% of town without power as of today. I did walk the course Sunday and there was no damage to any of the baskets just a ton to clean up.
The Waveny open will be on Saturday June 26th. More to follow.

Adam Goodman · Post by **Adam Goodman** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:44 am

I'm surprised there hasn't been more posting about trees down on courses. Any damage at Cranberry? I haven't checked out FU yet. Probably going to walk thru The Wave this afternoon to assess damage and take photos.

The towns of Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, and Westport got hit hard on Saturday and many are still without power. Fairfield narrowly escaped the major damage, though a large limb just missed my backyard basket.

Tim, congrats on getting to town to agree on 6/26/10 for Waveny's 2nd PDGA tournament. Course should be cleaned up nicely by then and I think Tim has some surprises up his sleeve.

Matt Aubin · Post by **Matt Aubin** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:04 pm

can't wait for the second Wave!

John DeBois · Post by **John DeBois** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:22 pm

i vote to rename it Tsunami Park

Adam Goodman · Post by **Adam Goodman** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:41 pm

BUMMER another one gone. Time to call the police.

Clayton Davidson · Post by **Clayton Davidson** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:10 pm

What?

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:56 pm

It sucks but two baskets have been stolen from the WAVE.
I have pulled the other two temp baskets so the wave is back to ten holes.
I will purchase two in ground baskets and they will be installed on the two new wood holes and that will bring the course back to 12 baskets. For the tournament there will be six holes in the open area across the street. It will be a little different from last year.
A police report has been filled out and I will be posting a notice on the course.
Tim

Tim Smith · Post by **Tim Smith** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:24 pm

The baskets have been found!
There were articles in both of the local papers this past Thursday. The baskets were found by a walker near the Main Waveny House parking lot this morning.
I believe the people that took the baskets or their parents read the article about the police investigation and decided to return them.
Now, should I try putting them out one more time. Maybe I can figure a way to chain them to a tree.

Matt Aubin · Post by **Matt Aubin** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:13 pm

YESSSSS!!!

there's good in the world. awesome news.