Panthorn Park - Southington, CT CR49/45

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:00 am

Construction has begun!!!!!!!!!! Big thanks to BIG NICK, Dave MC Hale, and Jack Nikkelleio for helping out. The process is slow, but steady. Hopeful start for the first nine holes will be LiCkAtHoN20o5 on July 2. We've been trying to get in some work during the week starting at around 530, going to dark. I'll post when I know we'll be there - any other helping hands are deeply appreciated. It's not glorious work, but it IS good company. Call my cell 860.637.1000 if you're thinking about coming down.

Dave McHale · Post by **Dave McHale** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:06 am

This course is going to be AWESOME. 'nuff said.

I can't wait for the back 9 to begin construction later this year...... <evil laugh> Joe is a sick, sick man. :shock:

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:39 am

I may have the odd Friday afternoon to spare to help punch up some fairways. I'd probably head there right from Bristol and with some guidance could do some prep work beginning at 3:00.

Having two DG courses 20 minutes away from me will be fantastic. We just need one more to make the lIcKaThOn an all Greater Hartford Event!

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:19 am

The date today is FRIDAY, April 29

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............................

looks like an odd Friday to me - hehehehehahahahahohohoho

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:28 am

DM - I'll be down there around 5pm today, chale won't, little dicky probably will be there........there is plenty of pschitte to move, I can get you started..........use plenty of deet, the ticks have had intercourse with a couple of humans already. Ticks suck, you know, they just eat and leave - gosh!!

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:42 am

Nocando today...gotta meet up with Ditter and give him GHDGO materials and lost discs to head up to Barre with. After that it's back on the computer to output the sign changes and additions for the Wick.

Considering I came down with Lyme last year - fully treated, no fatigue symptoms - I'd better be prepared with a utility belt full of protective agents.

Next week should be fine...a perfect warmup to the ACT.

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:48 am

butt, next Friday is not an odd Friday.....................

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:55 am

my very presence makes it ODD :drunken:

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Mon May 02, 2005 8:15 am

Tomorrow night - Tuesday - 530PM - work eve at Panthorn.........first two holes are complete, we will try for holes 3 & 4 this week.............call me with questions 8606371000.

Dave McHale · Post by **Dave McHale** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:32 am

i may have some ACT schtuffs to do tomorrow, but if not ill definitely be there. depends on if i have to get the scoreport from ryan or not - forgot to talk to john after barre on saturday, brain was waterlogged :thumbdown:

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Tue May 03, 2005 8:24 am

tonite......tonite..........we'll clear a hole tonite..........

lick - mourad - mchale - lap - little nicky - pj dan - nikkelicker

yuyeah

8606764348 for directioni

530PM - ?

Dave McHale · Post by **Dave McHale** » Tue May 03, 2005 8:34 am

quite the party tonight! ill definitely be there, y0.

by the way, if anyone has a spare set of workgloves I'd appreciate it. left 'em at home after i cleaned my car and forgot to put all that stuff back in: left a small pile of little things like that, jumper cables, etc sitting in my living room. doh!

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Tue May 03, 2005 9:22 am

Unfortunately I probably won't be able to make it today...I'll be running the Frisbee Club at Bristol Eastern...today we're heading into Page Park to try out a few hole combinations with a coupla Skillshots.

Treat those Beeches on #4 well!

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Tue May 03, 2005 10:45 am

got yo gloves, foo..........

Dave McHale · Post by **Dave McHale** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:54 am

bahooyah

Ryan Brunelle · Post by **Ryan Brunelle** » Tue May 03, 2005 9:41 pm

Talk to me. Whens the next work day/afternoon/evening?

RyanB

Shane Steinert-Threlkeld · Tue May 03, 2005 10:20 pm

What's the course like?

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Wed May 04, 2005 8:01 am

last night went well...........special thanks to Little Nicky and DM Chale.........got most of #3 cut..................

Looks like the next shot we'll have will be Friday eve at 530 - objective will be to finish #3 and start on #4

I am meeting tonite with Parks & Rec to formally request going to 18 holes - don't really see why that can't happen.

Stay tuned, yo

Dave McHale · Post by **Dave McHale** » Wed May 04, 2005 8:37 am

shanest wrote:What's the course like?

woods. and, um..... woods. and lick's designing it. 'nuff said i think

dunno if i can make it this friday, gonna be out at wick making sure everything is ready for the ACT. for my own sanity, i should prolly focus on that stuff instead of distracting myself with panthorn, hehe. but ill be back next week to work on stuff again.

lick, we gotta set up a weekend workday to get a huge chunk of work done with a larger crew, start lookin for your "dream 5", baby

let's knock that sucker out in a day

Joseph Mason Proud, III · Wed May 04, 2005 9:29 am

First three holes are playing at:

1 - The Chad - 351' - 25'-30' wide fairway with just a slight right to left and guardian trees just before the pin.

2 - Tiptoe through the Tulips - 372' - 30' wide fairway for first 150', squeezing down to two 10' options around Tulip tree cluster - either way requires left to right movement - nice open area bends back a bit to the left with an elevated pin and OB immediately behind (stroke AND distance is your penalty). (hehe)

3 - Mount Nick - 380' - tee set into a mature Mountain Laurel grove, first shot is across an open utility easement for the first 150' with a manicured v-shaped safe zone (that's right - ob outside of the safe zone - stroke AND distance is your penalty!!), then into the tree line with a preferred entry point cleared to 25'. Another slight bend to the right. Another cluster awaits-you may go to either side - many guardians along the way........

**the key to 2 and 3 is placement of the tee shot - many a manly man will be crying like babies with an overly forceful errant first throw. Very little room for error and SHMUTZ awaits immediately off fairways.

4 - Son of a Beech - 198' - ace run #1 - straight shot with the pin that is
seemingly set between two beautiful beech trees when actually the tree on the right is 25' further back than the other. Fun stuff!!

5 - SHMUTZy's Revenge - 1356' - narrow fairway - 15' - for the first 500', then a sharp dogleg left for the next 500' - fairway opening to 16', sharp dogleg right for last approach to extremely well guarded pin. Four will be a good score here, Danny would be proud.

6 - 9 to follow..........................

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Wed May 04, 2005 10:22 am

In the spirit of all Greater Hartford courses (thus far) Hole #4 will be an ace run. Those Beeches are big and beautiful. In fact the name of this hole was proposed for hole #3 at Wickham, but it was categorically rejected. I'm glad the moniker will surface in worthy fashion

Long Live SHMUTZ! :twisted:

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:13 am

Is anyone heading to the "Thorn" ro do some work today? I should have some time either after 2:30 or after 5:30 and can meet anyone there. The conditions are ideal for working...cool and cloudy.

I have a set of loppers, yank gloves, and a grass whip and I'm ready to go to towne!. Yeehah! :alien:

Lick or Nick, what are some of the areas that need work?

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:46 am

150' of fairway #5 cut and cleared up to the "Chia-Arch" .

Lick and Lap met up with me at around 5:30, and after a coupla hours of hauling, weeding, and snipping we played holes 1 and 2 with a ching portable. Unfortunately we probably threw some of the best drives we ever will on it, but hopefully we can reproduce that at the lIcKaThOn!

FERNS!!! It's no wonder why they've survived for millions of years...they cover just about every spot of the previously cleared fairways. Fortunately they go down easily, but keeping the Ferns tamed will be a challenge.

I'll be looking to to a weekly Friday afternoon workday at the Thorn until it's complete for anyone interested...

Stephen Ditter · Post by **Stephen Ditter** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:31 pm

I can swing by this Friday sometime after 2:00.

-ditterman

Stephen Ditter · Post by **Stephen Ditter** » Mon May 23, 2005 11:35 pm

Where is Panthorn Park? I checked on mapquest and also a Southington map with no luck.

-ditterman

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:13 am

http://www.southington.org/departments/ ... ions.shtml

Directions to Panthorn Park (added notes in italics):

From Hartford: Take I-84 West through Southington; Take Meriden-Waterbury Road Exit (Route 322);At end of ramp, turn right. Go to next light and turn left onto Ruggles Road. Go to the stop sign, turn left onto Burritt Street. Go over the I-84 overpass (currently a one-lane bridge), continue downhill about ¼ mile and entrance to Panthorn Park will be on your right-hand side. As you enter the park, our Maintenance Building will be directly in front of you. Continue into the Park and you'll see the picnic area, pond, tennis courts and softball field. Handicap-accessible Playscape will be on your right. If you continue up the road, the Southington Girl's Softball fields along with the Lacrosse Fields are at the top. The Disc Golf Course is located in the woods near the Lacrosse Fields. (You'll be able to see the soreboards when putting at Hole #2). Go to the back gravel lot where the powerlines are.

From Waterbury: Take I-84 East and take the Meriden-Waterbury Road Exit (Route 322). At light, go straight across to Ruggles Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Burritt Street. Go over the I-84 overpass (currently a one-lane bridge), continue downhill about ¼ mile and entrance to Panthorn Park will be on your right-hand side. As you enter the park, our Maintenance Building will be directly in front of you. Continue into the Park and you'll see the picnic area, pond, tennis courts and softball field. Handicap-accessible Playscape will be on your right. If you continue up the road, the Southington Girl's Softball fields along with the Lacrosse Fields are at the top. The Disc Golf Course is located in the woods near the Lacrosse Fields. (You'll be able to see the soreboards when putting at Hole #2). Go to the back gravel lot where the powerlines are.

Mike Laterreur · Post by **Mike Laterreur** » Wed May 25, 2005 6:52 pm

I'll actually be heading up to Maine this friday afternoon, but i should be able to help out next week. Whats everyone doing on Memorial day?

Stephen Ditter · Post by **Stephen Ditter** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:08 am

DM-

I'll be there Friday. Are you still planning on it?

-ditterman

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Thu May 26, 2005 6:22 am

Absolutely...I was going to call you this eve to confirm. I'll touch base with Fore-man Lick and see where he'd like us to operate...

I'll have my two Ching baskets so we can try out some holes during breaks.

Stephen Ditter · Post by **Stephen Ditter** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:24 am

The I-man and I went to Panthorn yesterday for a little walkabout. We had a hard time finding the holes. I believe we stumbled onto two of them(very Hodges Dam like). I'll also bring a ching for the breaktime.

Are you going to meet the Archers at Bushnell this evening?

-ditterman

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Panthorn Park - Southington, CT CR49/45

Panthorn Park - Southington, CT CR49/45

an odd friday moment......................

Friday 20-MAY-2005

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