Disc golf is rapidly becoming one of the most popular sports in the nation. Essentially, it's the same game as golf, only it's played with discs which are similar to frisbees. Just like golf, the object is to get from the tee area to the goal (the "goal" is a basket with hanging metal chains that "catch" the disc) in as few strokes,or throws, as possible. Disc golf is a super fun and healthy activity for all age groups/genders/walks of life. Most courses are free to play and generally enhance the land upon which they are created by attracting people to utilize the space in a positive, fun and healthy way. A course at Overton Park or old Libertyland would encourage people to be outside, in nature, getting EXERCISE !!
Building a disc golf course has a very low impact on the natural space where it is built. Also the disc golf community is generally very loyal to environmentalism and contains many who are willing to volunteer their time for upkeep. Keeping the course clean and manicuring the fairways etc would be a GREAT way to keep out unwanted privet and keep trash off of the ground. This would also be a great way to eliminate areas of "questionable" activity by occupying the space for legitimate reasons!
Shelby Farms, Shelby Forest and Johnson Rd. Park have had very successful disc golf courses for years now.There's just no reason why Midtown Memphis shouldn't have a course!!! There is a lot of information about disc golf and creating disc golf courses online. Here is a great place to start- an introduction to disc golf from the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association)= http://www.pdga.com/introduction and more info on course development: http://www.pdga.com/course-development
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June 4, 2012
We hit 250 signatures today. It feels like a long road ahead and my energy is low but seeing this many people backing the idea keeps me moving.
Reached 250 supporters
June 2, 2012
May 27, 2012
The emails to city officials are piling up with no real movement on their end yet. I am exhausted by the slow pace of bureaucracy but I refuse to let this idea die in the dark. Keep this visible because they cannot ignore us forever.
May 25, 2012
Reaching this level of support has been a long haul and my legs are tired from moving so slow. Seeing how many people want this course in our backyard makes the resistance feel a little less heavy today.
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2012
6 Comments
Libertyland has been sat there doing nothing for way too long. turn it into something useful for the community instead of just a fence.
LOVE THIS IDEA!! it keeps the park active and safer for everyone. let's get some baskets in the ground.
disc golf is booming right now. memphis needs to catch up.
been wanting a course near midtown forever. please make this happen.
seriously. way too many people just hanging around doing nothing in those spots. let the disc golfers take it over and keep it clean.
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Disc golf is rapidly becoming one of the most popular sports in the nation. Essentially, it's the same game as golf, only it's played with discs which are similar to frisbees. Just like golf, the object is to get from the tee area to the goal (the "goal" is a basket with hanging metal chains that "catch" the disc) in as few strokes,or throws, as possible. Disc golf is a super fun and healthy activity for all age groups/genders/walks of life. Most courses are free to play and generally enhance the land upon which they are created by attracting people to utilize the space in a positive, fun and healthy way. A course at Overton Park or old Libertyland would encourage people to be outside, in nature, getting EXERCISE !!
Building a disc golf course has a very low impact on the natural space where it is built. Also the disc golf community is generally very loyal to environmentalism and contains many who are willing to volunteer their time for upkeep. Keeping the course clean and manicuring the fairways etc would be a GREAT way to keep out unwanted privet and keep trash off of the ground. This would also be a great way to eliminate areas of "questionable" activity by occupying the space for legitimate reasons!
Shelby Farms, Shelby Forest and Johnson Rd. Park have had very successful disc golf courses for years now.There's just no reason why Midtown Memphis shouldn't have a course!!! There is a lot of information about disc golf and creating disc golf courses online. Here is a great place to start- an introduction to disc golf from the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association)= http://www.pdga.com/introduction and more info on course development: http://www.pdga.com/course-development
Please sign this petition and spread the word!
*NOTE*= after you have signed the petition, this website directs you to a page where you have the option of donating to their site. You can just IGNORE it if you want to, and close the window. If you see that page, then you have already signed, so thanks!
Updates
June 4, 2012
We hit 250 signatures today. It feels like a long road ahead and my energy is low but seeing this many people backing the idea keeps me moving.
Reached 250 supporters
June 2, 2012
May 27, 2012
The emails to city officials are piling up with no real movement on their end yet. I am exhausted by the slow pace of bureaucracy but I refuse to let this idea die in the dark. Keep this visible because they cannot ignore us forever.
May 25, 2012
Reaching this level of support has been a long haul and my legs are tired from moving so slow. Seeing how many people want this course in our backyard makes the resistance feel a little less heavy today.
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2012
6 Comments
Midtown really needs this. tired of driving all the way out to shelby farms just to get a round in.
Libertyland has been sat there doing nothing for way too long. turn it into something useful for the community instead of just a fence.
LOVE THIS IDEA!! it keeps the park active and safer for everyone. let's get some baskets in the ground.
disc golf is booming right now. memphis needs to catch up.
been wanting a course near midtown forever. please make this happen.
seriously. way too many people just hanging around doing nothing in those spots. let the disc golfers take it over and keep it clean.
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Midtown really needs this. tired of driving all the way out to shelby farms just to get a round in.