Chronology of Kansas courses

O-man · Post by **O-man** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:34 pm

Hey Friz (amigo) no 1 cares what you were told.

jump_putter · Post by **jump_putter** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:30 am

anyone know how to get to the "Love Box Course". I've never even heard of it.

disc golf superhero · Post by **disc golf superhero** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:03 am

I got this from Larry Pankratz today.

"If you want some history to put in about the KSU-Manhattan campus course. Gordon Plank, Randy Schroeder and myself marked it off in 1977, we didn't use disc holes we just used objects. Like Trees, sculptures, and poles."

Also, Larry & Dennis were both involved with setting up the original Salina course.

Also FYI Larrys wife is now one of the head honcho's with the State Parks & Rec.

_dm4 · Post by **_dm4** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:11 am

Friz-Rocker wrote:I talked to Harvey Barger today and he said Lindsborg was designed and installed only by Ed Headrick the founder of the DGA. He said it was the first course in Kansas.

I have heard that Ed had a part in it as well. It was the first course in Kansas. Would love to see the baskets in the ground again! Kind of nice that the founder of modern disc golf took part in the first Kansas course! Not sure how big a role he played. Good information!

superq · Post by **superq** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:18 am

the tees at lindsborg are natural, and there is no course there, Ed's daughter attended Bethany Colledge, and he designed and installed the course while she was there.

Historicly the baskets were used for the octoberfriz, picked up and then replaced after the event, they made there anual pilgramage a few years back and did not make the return trip, seems like someone thought that Winfield needed them more than Lindsborg.

Friz-Rocker · Post by **Friz-Rocker** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:42 am

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:10 am

jump_putter wrote:anyone know how to get to the "Love Box Course". I've never even heard of it.

Broadway and 36th maybe??? Ive played it many times but Handsaker usually drives us out there. Sweet course too bad they're think about pulling it. I vote for LINWOOD to go in!!!

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:37 am

LINWOOD or CESSNA!!!

Both would make killer 9 holers. They could be big holes with alt. tees. I've already looked at a layout for both parks.

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:13 pm

There will be a tourney at Linwood soon. I believe it is gonna be called the "GOT JACKED OPEN"

str8 · Post by **str8** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:19 pm

Friz is correct. You think the administration at Bethany College would care a little more, but then the administration has changed since 1977. Maybe the KDGA can educate them about the heritage of the course.

Str8

str8 · Post by **str8** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:14 am

There is more forum members each and every day, post a new course when its added. What the status with the new course Rodney helped install?

Master Dyck · Post by **Master Dyck** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:48 pm

I installed 12 baskets on the Ashland, KS High School grounds. I finished the installation and played my first round on April 13, 2006. I was going to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony after all the baskets were sponsered but that project has proved harder than everyone here in town lead on. I have 5.5 baskets sponsored with promises from several others.

The baskets are homemade, built by Ryan Dyck. All the tees are grass except for tee #1 which is concrete (sidewalk), The tees are marked with a bright orange 4"x4"x4' Board embedded in the ground. I have plans to stencil the basket numbers and distances on the boards. The distances are as follows: #1 - 386', #2 - 268', #3 - 297', #4 - 225', #5 - 381', #6 - 264', #7 - 501', #8 - 339', #9 - 486', #10 - 350', #11 - 234', #12 - 300' There is room for 6 more baskets if there are enough sponsors. There are brand new bathrooms at the end of the football field.

Directions are very simple. From Dodge City: Go south on 283 through Minneola and south 19 miles where 283 turns East into 160. 11 miles to Ashland. Course is on the West end of Ashland. Basket # 6 is about 40' from the highway. Turn North just East of the Vet Clinic and then back West into the HighSchool Parking area. From Pratt, Go West through Greensburg then South on 183. Go through Coldwater and then turn West on 160 about 5 miles South of Coldwater. 24 Miles to Ashland.

Tee #1 is the sidewalk/entryway on the East/Central side of the High School facing the East along the drive that you came in. Basket #12 is located just across the driveway from Basket #1. Scorecards/Maps should be available at the High School offic or at Sam's Pizza Barn located one block East of the Vet Clinic on the South side of the highway across from the convenient store.

Any other questions? Please ask here or contact me personally.

Rodney

str8 · Post by **str8** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:46 pm

bump

I know there's a new course @ Anthony Lake. Just post the details if you know.

Bangrrr · Post by **Bangrrr** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:07 am

I know there is no course at Southwestern in Winfield and hasn't been since before I started playing last Sept.. There is a course in the Pecan Grove in Winfield, but I have no idea when it went in but I'm guessing Harv designed it.....

discscout · Post by **discscout** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:10 pm

I received an email that told me a 9 hole course has been installed at McLaughlin Park In Valley Center. I have not checked the veracity of this claim nor can I attest to whether there are tee signs or markers. From the parking lot, it was designed to play North in a clockwise rotation. Have fun. To reach the park, take 85th St exit off I-135. Go west to Valley Center. As soon as you get into town, just past the Cop Shop, there will be McLaughlin Street. About two blocks to the parking lot.