Northampton Disc Golf

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:41 am

Most definitely. Look for a scorecard w/map in mailbox on backside of the second bulletin board. It's a little wet/muddy in spots, so wear your beater keds.

Michael Chipchase · Post by **Michael Chipchase** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:23 pm

Please keep an eye out for a blue and white golf umbrella next time any rounds are played it was left somewhere on the back nine.

thanks chip---

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:41 am

The first bids came in on the discs after a sneek peek at Buffumville this weekend. The bidders names are going to be kept silent, for now, unless you all want to throw it right on the discussion page then you can call me 413-320-3386

The bids so far

Ken Climo Champion Glo Roc 2005-$75

Dave Feldburg Hucklab Elite X Buzz-$50

Champion Wraith Green Worlds Fundraiser Signed by Avery Jenkins-$50

Phase 2 Spectra signed by Valerie Jenkins-$75

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:12 pm

Adding to the list the just arrived Star Sidewinder from the Wintertime Open, don't know if any of you saw my shirt, very nice hand drawn block print looking, hand/disc/tree/basket, from the throwers perspective, very very cool.

jvinsant · Post by **jvinsant** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:13 am

Is there an established par for the Northampton course or should I just be a purist and call it 54? Not sure if you guys like 720 foot par 3s... :)

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:01 pm

I don't know what par is. I would say that 15 is a par 4, and 13 is at least a 4, and probably a 5. I've seen only one person 3 hole 13, once, and I've never seen anybody 2 hole 15. My best score is 48 from the long tees, and I call that a -6, with no witnesses. Maybe I'm a purist, but I'm having impure thoughts. I think I need to see a shrink, or an attendant, or the doctor, or dj. :cyclops:

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:15 am

A couple of things, (1) I'll give $10 to the person that returns my 157g red Champion Orc to me by tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM. I'll meet you at the course or somewhere else. (2) Did somebody actually park hole #15? The ctp is there under the basket and inquiring minds want to know whodunnit.

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Wed May 03, 2006 12:37 am

Um, I think somebody got jealous I put it 25 feet from the basket, but I suppose its possible.

I three 13 pretty regularily now, though when I don't I usually go OB and take a 6 or 7 as a result, its a great hole and will make or break your round, then there are the two after it, 14 rarely birded, but with new discs totally possible (and good putting).

I think really its a par 56 from the long tees.

And a true SSA would be somewhere around 48. 15 holes can be birded and SHOULD be birded by competent disc golfers, HOWEVER, tying those 15 together in one round has yet to be done, and is very challenging. This course is only going to get better!

I am calling the fundraising deadlines by the middle of this month...make your bids !

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Thu May 04, 2006 10:19 am

I talked to the farmer and he asked me to not mow his hay fields until he gets his first cutting in in 3-4 weeks. I said OK, since I'm still waiting to hear whether I can borrow his mower.

Who says permanently protected agricultural land and disc golf can't coexist?

Wickham Park we ain't.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:43 pm

Heads up, the Northampton Course is in the midst of some changes to the layout. We have already pulled baskets on holes 3 & 4, and 2 will be pulled shortly. This is a proactive response to the discovery of a fox den in this vicinity, and also to erosion issues with the path. We hope this is only temporary, but we will be designing some new holes to get a full 18 up and playable ASAP. Thank you for your patience, please leave the foxes alone, let them be.

Jason Southwick · Post by **Jason Southwick** » Wed May 10, 2006 6:19 pm

Hey Felix we're so old the foxes leave US alone. Worse is the big-brotherly treatment. Geez...or were you talking about something else entirely?

Remember to leave the fox head on a bloody Valkyrie.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Thu May 11, 2006 11:39 am

What's really weird is when Big Brother is a sister who can't decide if she loves us or hates us.

We discovered the living fox(es), discussed amongst ourselves possible responses to that, meanwhile we've been considering the erosion possibilities on 2-3-4, then the Voc school gets a complaint from someone who is concerned about the erosion we're causing and I get a call. So JJ yanks 3-4, I yank 2. Hopefully this is all very temporary, but we need to do some work and create some alternate holes in the meantime.

I have a walk through about the complaint Friday @ 3:00 PM, I bet you nobody shows except me considering the imminent deluge.

Get committed at the Northampton State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

I know I've gone crazy.

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Thu May 11, 2006 12:00 pm

In the meanwhile the deluge will create more erosion than human traffic ever well - not that there is zero impact from golfers, but wow...maybe ban cleats? I dunno...

Habitat considerations however are trickier and would seem a legitimate item to address. I actually don't know what happened to the foxes that lived under the spruce trees near hole 9 at the Wick. Hopefully they took up residence in a safe place nearby.

Ken Hannan · Post by **Ken Hannan** » Mon May 15, 2006 1:15 pm

Foxes typically have multiple dens, so I don't think a new one near a dg hole is a big deal. They chose to build it there too, so I doubt they feel threatened.

/Ken

Eric Desmarais · Post by **Eric Desmarais** » Mon May 22, 2006 10:46 am

Hey JJ and crew,
Tony R. and I just played yourt coarse for the first time last evening.It was fun.I like it!!!!!!!I didn't find out untill now that 3-4 were pulled.You guys have been putting work in and things look great.Those holes do look like they can get treacherous though.Anyways I like the coarse alot and look forward to playin it much more.
Eric D. :twisted:

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:05 am

Thanks Eric, 2 is back in, 3 & 4 are still out, ideally we will get 3 & 4 back in at some point. One can make up the 2 missing holes by playing long 8(tire basket, then playing back down to 8 silver back downest the fairway from which thouest have playeth. We need to do some erosion control work, wood chips and step action. Meeting with complainant and Smith Voc Lands manager Wednesday at 3:00. Play on, avoid using 3-4 trails.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:41 am

Work day Saturday, please bring mowers, whackers. I'm looking to borrow the mower from Smith Vocational. Bring your gloves and your discs.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:52 am

Who wants to help put the baskets back in on 3 and 4? Saturday is the day, and that is a rain or shine event. Shine on.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:57 pm

Have mower(48"), will mow, need help.

Davis Johnson · Post by **Davis Johnson** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:03 pm

Can't be there Saturday due to various kid stuff, but will be showing around a newbie tomorrow, late morning, if could be of any assistance then.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:12 am

1,9,10,11,12,18 mowed. Would have mowed some of 14 and 13 too, but apparently the farmer is planning on haying 14 this week, and 13 in a couple of weeks. He yelled at me for mowing too much of the field on 18..."That's just redic...that's like 10 or 15 bails!"

I must be nuts for having ever gotten myself into this insanity. I suppose that's why they call it the looney bin.

On a more serious note: This course is NOT in a park or on private property,
rather it is an all volunteer effort in a permanently protected agricultural and open space. In the summer time there will be increased risk of lost discs so use a spotter. Enjoy the prickers, and get committed.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:32 pm

Oh and by the by, we reinstalled holes 3 and 4, and hole 9 is sporting a new. In other words, the course is now fully intact.

I may not be yet fully intact but when that hay on 14 is mowed, keep an eye out for baled discs! Farm on.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:33 am

Commit yourself at the farm. I shot a -5 last night, mosquitos and all. Vibes towards farmer man, don't forget to hay hole #14! I need a weed whacker.

DOUG D · Post by **DOUG D** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:50 pm

Do you feel like playing on saturday? I'll bring the whacker.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:47 am

I wish I was available, Doug, but I'm going to Vermont for a family affair. If you feel like whacking, Hole 15 could use some help. I and others would sure appreciate any help.

The course is very playable these days, though 14 is due for a serious trim, with hay about 4' high. My bet is farmer man will be haying Hole 14 today or this weekend anyways. Enjoy a round, at least.

He asked me not to mow 13 cause he wants to hay it after July 4th, I'm sorry but that hole is going to get ugly.

6 and 7 could also use some trimming, and 16, 17 just ideas, there will most likely be others playing and/or working the course

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:56 am

Thanks to whoever whacked 6 & 7, many appreciate your generous actions.

Now please report to the electro-shock department for some over-due therapy, or at least I hope you got a good round in during your efforts.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:10 pm

hOLE 14 GOT HAYED, and I have the mower so that the course will get a trim over the next couple of days, anybody who wants to join me for a little cutting you're more than welcome.

:geek:

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:42 am

Holes 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18 mowed. Use a spotter and go crazy.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:04 pm

I got the mower this weekend starting Thursday PM. I realize that some of you diehard contributors are playing MSDGC, but if you're not and are interested in mowing, let me know, I'll be there off and on starting Thursday.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:54 am

Holes 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18 are mowed, farmer to do a final mowing soon(14+). Enjoy.

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