Mt. Holiday

Uncle Todd #22388

Thanks Ben, we will build another awesome course. We own all those pink baskets :)

Neil Duffey

we've signed and spread the word

Ryan Traud

sign this! for the #8 rated course in michigan!

Larry Dalimonte

Id be happy to write or call in support of the course but would they take into consideration the opinion of people who live downstate?

Jeff Hollinger

Start a petition maybe? Would that do anything?

Josh Russell

Thats a shame. I hope you can, at least, get the baskets if it does happen.

Chris Lozen

Is the condition of the course still largely playable? We come up from the Detroit area every memorial weekend and we always play here.

donny v

Gotta save this course! I'm sure anyone who has played there would gladly help out in some way!

Steve Nolff

Any place to email, write a letter......

Uncle Todd #22388

Info here Steve, http://mt-holiday.com/

Uncle Todd #22388

They have decided to have the course removed. Ranked #8 in Michigan too.

Jeff Hollinger

:(

Steve Nolff

Thanks Todd. I indeed did send the following email: It has recently come to my attention, that consideration, as to the fate of the Mt Holiday disc golf course, is being discussed shortly. I would feel remiss if I did not take the opportunity to express my opinion. I am an avid disc golfer, ... more

Thanks Todd. I indeed did send the following email: It has recently come to my attention, that consideration, as to the fate of the Mt Holiday disc golf course, is being discussed shortly. I would feel remiss if I did not take the opportunity to express my opinion. I am an avid disc golfer, playing for over three decades, living in the Metro Detroit area. My wife and I , in addition to several friends, make a habit of traveling throughout the country, playing disc golf as part of our vacations. Afforded the beauty and unrivaled natural wonder of our two peninsulas, those vacations are often u201cup northu201d here in Michigan. We have been making an annual trek up to Boyne Mountain around the 4th of July, and Crystal Mountain each fall, always making Carlyu2019s Playground a part of that trip each season. This course is indeed one of the primary reasons we decide to spend significant portions of our entertainment budget on these trips. I would like to think the money pumped into the local economy by us is substantial. I would like to urge any and all board members to consider keeping this u201cup northu201d gem in place. Mt Holiday certainly benefits from the positive reputation gained in the disc golf community. This course is discussed and talked about often in circles of disc golfers, even out of the immediate area. I understand that difficult decisions are often made, in the pursuit of the maintenance of profitability, in todayu2019s ever challenging economy. But, this course represents significantly more, to many, than a monetary endeavor. It is my hope that the board members and concerned entities feel the same way. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Steve Nolff

Here is the reply sent back to me: After a long debate and deliberation over the safety concerns of our insurance carrier and summer construction schedule, our board had decided not to renew the lease agreement with CJL Playground. This was not an easy decision as we have enjoyed hosting disc gol ... more

Here is the reply sent back to me: After a long debate and deliberation over the safety concerns of our insurance carrier and summer construction schedule, our board had decided not to renew the lease agreement with CJL Playground. This was not an easy decision as we have enjoyed hosting disc golf since 2003 and are sad to see it leave Mt. Holiday. However, the time has come for us to expand into other activities. We have enjoyed working with CJL Playground and wish them luck with their continued mission.

Steve Nolff

Sadly, our game is often sacrificed due to the inability or refusal to generate revenue to the land owners on which it resides. Carly's will be missed for it's excellent play and the important message it stood for. My continued prayers to the family and heartfelt thanks to those who assisted in getting the course into the ground to begin with. It was obviously a labor of love.

Uncle Todd #22388

Thank you for your kind words Steve :)

Larry Dalimonte

Glad I was able to play a few rounds on that course last summer. I remember one round being overcast and misty and made for some nice scenery around the woods. I'm from downstate where it's quite flat in comparison. This course was quite the hike though and the elevation changes were just ... more

Glad I was able to play a few rounds on that course last summer. I remember one round being overcast and misty and made for some nice scenery around the woods. I'm from downstate where it's quite flat in comparison. This course was quite the hike though and the elevation changes were just so fun to experience after playing downstate pretty much my whole disc career. There are quite a few courses I play at that get vandalized and Carly's Playground seemed pristine and untouched in comparison which I thought was really nice. Maybe not quite as established/scenic as parts of Hickory Hills but I really enjoyed playing there and thought the layout was well done. Sad to see it go but hopeful the future will have better things in store.

Uncle Todd #22388

Thats really nice Larry :)

Chris Lozen

When are they removing the course? I'll be in T.C. on the weekend of the 21st and I'd like to get in a goodbye round on the remaining holes if they'll still be there.

Joe Wander

This sucks. The guy in charge says safety is their # priority. Yeah, right. Safety and ziplines go hand in hand. Sorry about this, Todd. I'm sure there is another park in the area where chasing the big $ takes a back seat to quality, healthy outdoor activities like disc golf.

Daniel J Lee

Booo, I've been wanting to play this course for a really long time, heard so many good things about it. Now I won't even get the chance to :(

Steve Nolff

FB petition. See above. Here is the link. https://www.change.org/p/mark-ray-mt...s-playground-2

Dave Maddox

they should all be in.... I don't think they're pulling the course until the 11th

Uncle Todd #22388

Some construction with the ziplines but it's good to go. Note #9 blue basket is missing :( Course coming out on 10-11

Jake Angelos

Thanks Dave and Todd!

Nick Pacific

Baskets in or did they get pulled?

Uncle Todd #22388

They are out, stop by Terrace Park while your in TC

Benny G.

Beautiful courses all around!!

Jeff Hollinger

yea buddy!

Uncle Todd #22388

Kinds words Neil, Thx so much. Which course did you play?

Neil Duffey

i had my gf w me(first year player) so we played pink to pink on most holes. blue to pink on a few, however.

Jeff Hollinger

Blue to Blue is so awesome. I'll have to try blue to pink next time.

Aaron Goofy Mitchell

Teebird

Uncle Todd #22388

Enjoy! Try Terrace Park while your in TC if you have time.

Uncle Todd #22388

There will be plenty of discers there practicing for the memorial next week. Come check out my course after http://www.discgolfscene.com/courses/Terrace_Park , I'm 3 miles away. 231-631-1542

Rick Gzesh

Thanks for the invite. I will try to stop by for a round while I am up here. As you are private, do I need to to call first? Is there a fee?

Uncle Todd #22388

Have at it, 2 loops of 9 :O)

Uncle Todd #22388

Pretty good if its not raining. Course map is at the first tee, 2 loops of 9. Good signage.

Uncle Todd #22388

Scott Lammers lives 2 blocks away, see if he's up too it? 231-313-7020 Have Fun!

Fred Vocino

It looks pretty bleak here in Traverse City. So, I guess I will have to find another time to try the course bbefore the next tournament. Shucks!!

Uncle Todd #22388

I hear ya, could snow again eeeek

Nick Rockey

http://www.michigan.org/news/michigans-peak-color-for-october-11-october-17-2012/

Steve Nolff

Good site Nick. I got up to play Udell, Hickory, Myles Kimmerly and Carly's. The colors were fantastic and the weather cooperated by clearing up for the afternoons. The colors right around Carly's just had not started yet, kind of weird. Just that immediate area was still green. Fickle mother nature.

Uncle Todd #22388

Thanks for the heads up Steve. They are moving alot of dirt to improve the skiing and address the errosion issues. Course is coming out sunday, last chance to play. Doubles at 9:00 am

Steve Nolff

Looks like the baskets were out, cement and all Todd. Other than that the place looked great and we had a riot. This is a real gem and makes the trip up from Detroit well worth the time.

Steve Nolff

Thanks, heading up with the wife to stay at Crystal Mountain for a quick see the colors weekend. Love the course and happy we get to play it. Good luck at the ace race. The disc is a pretty overstable fairway mid, if you have not thrown it. Run it right at the chains.

Uncle Todd #22388

sounds good!

Uncle Todd #22388

Not yet Nick, still too much snow on the hills...