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Post by originalcracker on Sept 30, 2007 19:08:14 GMT -5
Saturday morning, we played 13 from the corner of the street at the sidewalk. Pretty interesting tee locations, all those trees really come into play. It's still short but more difficult than the straight shot at it. Next time you're out, give it a run. I think if we put in a new anchor a little further down(halfway between where it's at and old long placement), it could be a winner. I'd like to get some input on this, cause I don't know about you all, but I'm not to big a fan of that straight open shot. The only thing that gets me is the sidewalk there, and that's rare(cause I'm so amazing  ). |
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Post by originalcracker on Oct 15, 2007 22:46:48 GMT -5
Buehler, Buehler
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Post by storm_king on Oct 16, 2007 0:07:05 GMT -5
I think it makes for a much more interesting hole, that's for sure. If I'm thinking of the same spot you speak of, I would worry about two things: One, throwing directly along the city's new sidewalk, and two, the forestry guy would probably be sad if we moved more of those deciduous trees into a fairway.
That said, 13 is lame right now, one of the most boring holes in colorado for sure! I'd like to look at our options for fixing it up.
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Post by originalcracker on Oct 16, 2007 8:58:28 GMT -5
Yeah, I know what you're saying about the sidewalk(the road may even come into play). My only "argument(for lack of a better word)" is that the sidewalk comes into play on 16, also(two of three positions). Why did we stop playing from where the old pad was, due to freshly seeded grass? Maybe we should play from the sidewalk behind the old tee(if there's enough room)with a mando between the trees(oooooh that's a tough one ;D). There really isn't much of a choice on what to do there. Can we put it in the long position, is that sleeve still in the ground out there, I haven't even looked? I understand that brings the sidewalk into play, but again, so does 16 and I haven't heard of a complaint from walkers/bikers being hit or having any close calls. Maybe we should work on/discuss this at the meeting tonight.
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Post by storm_king on Oct 17, 2007 9:59:06 GMT -5
Maybe we should play from the sidewalk behind the old tee(if there's enough room)with a mando between the trees(oooooh that's a tough one ;D). I agree, this is the most logical spot for the tee. Less wear on the grass and added distance. Only downside is the angle shots come in is more toward the sidewalk/road. Can we put it in the long position, is that sleeve still in the ground out there, I haven't even looked? It's still there (hooray!) But I know its not "supposed" to be there. Correct me if I'm wrong but they specifically mentioned removing that placement but never did for some reason. If we like that spot (which I think we all consider "signature" Edora material), we should be cautious when and for how long we actually put the basket there. I would vote for tourney's and monthlies, but no other time. That is unless someone thinks we still have permission to use it. |
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Post by originalcracker on Oct 17, 2007 14:40:47 GMT -5
Sounds great to me, I agree that it should(for the time being)only be used for a day, two at most for tourneys and monthlies.
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Post by Michael-Tuohy on Oct 18, 2007 15:43:27 GMT -5
I think the spot people currently throw from should be shut down. It's killing the grass and making a bigger and bigger mud hole. If it was seeded and staked and roped off for the winter the grass will grow back and there won't be just a muddy spot which sucks to thow on anyway. Even if people are so stubborn as to want to throw from there, they can move a couple feet to the side. Grass tees should logically be moved often like pins to keep impact to a minimum.
This is clearly a temporary solution. But it's an active and positive solution rather than doing nothing.
Personally, I keep wondering what's wrong with throwing from the sidewalks? I've seen some comments that it would kill the grass around the sidewalk. Isn't that what's happening now? And as far as pedestrian traffic, it seems to be alot easier to wait for someone to walk past your tee than to walk past your fairway.
By the way, I lfully support the ideas previously mentioned in this thread.
Everyone will logically either agree with me or disagree with me. So feel free to respond and contribute to the forum. Anyone and everyone........
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Post by storm_king on Oct 19, 2007 10:53:39 GMT -5
Personally, I keep wondering what's wrong with throwing from the sidewalks? I've seen some comments that it would kill the grass around the sidewalk. Isn't that what's happening now? I think the comment you refer to might have been pointed specifically at the particular part of the new sidewalk where our teepad was once located. The new sidewalk cut right through the old tee, and when they took the tee out there was lots of dirt. It was roped off and reseeded. I still think we should tee from where the tee originally was, and put a few flags up to draw players in that direction. Doug, how do you think the city people would like that as a temp. solution? |
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Post by originalcracker on Oct 19, 2007 11:19:18 GMT -5
I have started playing from the street and throwing in between the two trees there(mando). It's a little bit longer and tougher. I understand that is not permanent, but for the time being it's better. It's a tough decision(sp?)to make. TTD(prop of bthemachine)but should that whole side be revamped? Again, a tough decision(sp?lol).
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Post by Michael-Tuohy on Oct 19, 2007 17:16:35 GMT -5
I agree with both of you.
I bet if the hole number was written on the sidewalk or curb and the dirt spot was flagged off that's all it would take to move the masses.
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Post by CE Johnson on Oct 28, 2007 2:07:26 GMT -5
If you use the street for 13's tee pad, you really create a much more challenging hole. It makes you actually try to hit the gap between the pines and also makes the hole play longer than it really is (because of the gap). Because the other pin placements are so close to the sidewalk, I'm guessing that those won't see regular rotation unless in a tournament or just for league nights. If we play from the sidewalk, the grass between the street and sidewalk will quickly wear down to a mud hole, unless everyone can throw from a tee pad (sidewalk) that is only three feet long. Once again, the traffic is not that heavy on the street/sidewalk and it will change that hole from a gimme birdie, to a solid bird. |
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