Disc-a-rama

2011 Preschool Invitational

2011-08-20T12:37:00.000-07:00

Excellent day at the University of Utah disc golf course (once again) for the 2011 Preschool Invitational The name wasn't initially meant to have a double meaning, but given my play today, it fits. The "Invitational" part of the name means that whoever invites whoever and hope for the best as to who actually shows up. Today we had 5 show up. The Croin, Joe, and I were joined by newcomers Shawn and Joe (New Joe?) New Joe was particularly adept and threw several birdies. Shawn had a solid day given that he had not played for some time. The Croin and I suffered shoulder issues and Old Joe is still on a remarkable streak!

University of Utah Update

2011-08-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

Previously mentioned friend Joe and I hit the disc golf course yesterday and again today. My shoulder was tweaking a bit yesterday (and today to be honest) but Joe had a massive round for his second day out at the course (and third time ever disc golfing.) While we weren't keeping score he racked up a pair of birdies and other not paired ones. I feel I must salute his ability to pick up the game so quickly. I did ok with mostly pars and a few bogies. I think I was stuck in a rut for a while, because just recently I've felt much more confident in my throw and ability to throw distance. It is all about followthrough, I think. Often I think I stop my throw at the end and it was causing me to throw short or causing the disc to heiser too much at the end.

Today was a bit of a regrouping day: I did pretty poorly with a triple bogie on one hole and just a few pars. I nearly had birdie three times, but messed up the putts. Go figure. Joe did pretty well, overall and did manage to add another birdie to his record.

On to tomorrow! I really want to hit Solitude this weekend, but it looks a little shaky what with my regular disc golfing compadres being indisposed, injured, or both.

University of Utah Initiation

2011-08-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

Took a buddy up to play his first round of disc golf course at the University of Utah today. He's only thrown one time before. While wobbly initially (as we all are), he actually had a pretty decent long throw by the end of the day. He has the makings of a pretty decent chucker, I think.

Here is a panorama from the 17th tee:

Solitude Opening Day 2011!

2011-07-18T12:28:00.000-07:00

We're still gathering all our media here a Disc-a-rama central, but yesterday was opening weekend at Solitude after much anticipation. Solitude opened late this year because of an excellent snow season. The weather was perfect and the throwing was exceptionally good, most likely due to the high humidity.

More to follow!

Lovely Day for Disc Golfing

2010-11-01T18:02:00.001-07:00

Lovely Day for Disc Golfing
Originally uploaded by Clint Gardner

Catinlap & I headed to the University Disc course for a Halloween chucking fest. I won't comment on my poor performance, but I was 1 off of bogeying every hole.

Victory!

Last Disc Golf at Solitude

2010-10-11T09:23:00.001-07:00

Last Disc Golf at Solitude
Originally uploaded by catinlap

Bah that Solitude closed early this year!

2010 Bone/Kat Disc Golf Invitational

2010-08-11T13:54:00.001-07:00

2010 Bone/Kat Disc Golf Invitational
Originally uploaded by Clint Gardner

Despite the fact that it was "Tournament Day!" at Solitude (replete with crass and rude Utah Disc Golf Association members) ex-pats Bone and Kat were in town from their Korean sojourn, so we headed up to get in a round. Bone had played while visiting friends in Flagstaff, Arizona, but otherwise he has had a year off of the sport. He only lost by one throw, however, as Catinlap racked up a birdie on the 14 hole (I think.)

Farewell Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational: Catinlap & The Croin

2010-07-26T21:05:00.001-07:00

Farewell Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational: Catinlap & The Croin
Originally uploaded by Clint Gardner

This past weekend, Catinlap, The Croin, and myself headed up to Solitude to play the course one last time with The Croin who is, quite literally, shipping out for parts known to do service for our country. It was not our best effort all the way around, and I managed to lose two my best discs--one swallowed up in a lush wetland and the other sailing off into a ravine. It was time that they were retired anyway.

As The Croin departs into the sunset, we can certainly hope that he will not keep loud celebration swearing at bay, as is requested by disc golf etiquette. Why the hell would you want to do that anyway? If you can't yell and swear in the great outdoors, where in the holy living fuck can you do it?

The Croin has left the building. (Well not quite yet, but I needed a good closing line.)

Now is the Time on Sprockets When We Dance

2010-06-28T20:40:00.001-07:00

Now is the Time on Sprockets When We Dance
Originally uploaded by Clint Gardner

While it may appear to the untrained eye that Catinlap (q.v. on flickr) is doing some sort of insane Highland jig, or (more amusingly) engaging in an out-of-doors unprotect fencing match with an unseen opponent, he is actually throwing a disc in the official opening of the 2010 disc golf season at Solitude Ski and Summer Resort (http://www.skisolitude.com/).

In the 2010 Season Opening Wilhelm Invitational former Wilhelm inmates Catinlap (pictured), The Croin, and yours truly (Theorris) took on the mighty course on opening day and utterly destroyed their self-esteem. I had a wicked 6 over par that absolutely destroyed my score. Cat and Croin did much better, but were far off their scores from last year. I predict, however, much better performance.

If thou art a disc golfer or would like to be one do thou shoot me an email anon if thou wisht to receive and invitation to the next Wilhelm Invitational. Don't worry--we pretty much invite anyone and pretty much no one has the balls to show up. That's right--I just insulted you people who dis the disc golf. What are you going to do about it? How about we have a throw down--er throw off!

As always, beer is optional, but highly recommended.

Given that I now live at the Fortress of Solitude, I think I shall simply name this season, the Season of Solitude.

Meh. I still prefer the Wilhelm Invitational.

Perfect Day

2010-05-16T17:36:00.001-07:00

Perfect Day
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Hole 16 on the University of Utah course probably has the best view of any disc golf course I've ever been to. Not even the construction cranes mar it. I've heard rumor that it is going to be taken out. Much of this was spurred by the removal of holes 10 & 11 because of bad placement near a parking lot that borders the course. The wholes appear to be in the process of being moved, so perhaps the rumor is false.

Perfect Putt

2010-05-16T17:34:00.001-07:00

Perfect Putt
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Catinlap and I hit the University Disc Golf Course again today, as did hundreds of other people. It was nice when only a few people knew about it. In any case, play went quickly, despite the number of people. I couldn't get my throw down, and ended up with an atrocious 71. Catinlap pulled exactly the same score as he had the last time we played: 63.

First Disc Golf of 2010

2010-04-24T19:21:00.001-07:00

First Disc Golf of 2010
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Catinlap and I took advantage of the beautiful day, and the closeness of the University of Utah's relatively new disc golf course.

I threw a 67. Catinlap (pictured) threw a 63. I was over-throwing the disc during the middle section of the course because I was worried about the wind and being spectacted by others. Stupid mistake. I did manage mostly par on the front 9, but blew it on the back nine. Only 2 pars.

This is the place--for disc golf!

2009-08-22T18:54:00.001-07:00

This is the place--for disc golf!
Originally uploaded by Theorris

I know there was some gnashing of teeth of the retirement of the ball golf course at the University, but a disc golf makes much more sense given that it is less dangerous to pedestrians, TRAX trains, and cars who pass closely by, park, or sit near the course. The course is dry right now, given that they are still working on construction for what I think will be new dorms at the University. In any case, disc golf course will never take any where near as much water as a ball golf course since it doesn't require water-hogging greens.

The view from the 12th basket is the best. The 13th tee is nearby and here Catinlap, while taking in the view, is also looking towards the 13th basket, tucked into the trees on the right. I managed to end up in one of the construction trenches on my throw.

New Disc Golf Course!

2009-08-21T17:18:00.001-07:00

301a/365: New Disc Golf Course!
Originally uploaded by Theorris

The University of Utah has installed a new disc golf course to replace part of the defunct golf golf course. Will wonders never cease?

I only wish they had the course when I was getting my degree at the U, although it might have been detrimental to my study time between classes, it would have been a nice break in the day to get in 18 baskets. If that were the case, I probably would be a much better disc golfer today. Oh well, I suppose I will settle for the positive side effects of being studious.

Catinlap and I played the course yesterday. While the holes are generally quite short, they do have tree challenges and will offer the backhand exclusive thrower a heiser-heavy round of play. Lefty backhanders and righty forehanders should be in good stead, as I was since I throw right forehand for driving pretty much exclusively. We folk can throw and nice right-tending hook around trees rather well. The poor righty backhander tends to hook left, and that is a tough call at this course without the heiser.

In all it was quite a fun course--although not extremely challenging, it makes for a fun afternoon. I can't wait to play it more.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Team Reunion

2009-08-17T16:33:00.001-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Team Reunion
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Prior to karmaking111's wedding, the Wilhelm Crew reunited for annual Wilhelm Reunion Challenge 2009. Karmaking111 and Catinlap ended up with 19 over, although the official scorecard says that Karmaking111 was 18 over. I (not pictured) was 18 over and the Croin (back) was 16 over.

It was a great round and good to reunite all the Wilhelm disc golfiteers.

Side arm (forehand)

2009-07-26T09:26:00.001-07:00

Side arm (forehand)
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Here I'm throwing sidearm (forehand) because I can't throw backhand due to shoulder problems. I find that side arm works for most of the holes at Solitude, but it is challenging on some holes. The disc flies opposite to backhand.

Backhand

2009-07-26T09:24:00.001-07:00

Backhand
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Here Catlinlap demonstrates a backhand throw at the Solitude Mountain Resort Disc Golf course hole 11. It is a tricky hole, given all the trees.

Days of 47 Disc Golf Classic!

2009-07-24T15:51:00.001-07:00

274/365: Days of 47 Disc Golf Classic!
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Catinlap and I were sadly the only entrants in the D47GC, but it was a good day anyway. Cat won by 5 strokes, but I put in a very good showing for my first opportunity of the season with an 81. Don't ask what par is. I'll smack you.

This is also the only 365 day self-portrait I have that contains another person.

The crew takes it to the 'Tude

2008-12-13T20:32:00.001-08:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: Ready to Throw

2008-09-28T12:15:00.001-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: Ready to Throw
Originally uploaded by Theorris

The Croin, LateJC, Hopabout, and Molly steel themsevles to enjoy a fine day of disc golfing at Solitude Mountain Resort. I received a few calls mid-course from invitees wondering if we were actually going to have the tournament. As if. Slackers.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: Lower Northstar

2008-09-28T12:14:00.003-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: Lower Northstar
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Here Catinlap takes his second throw from mid-range. He landed fairly near the basket. He had 2 birdies. This, I believe, sets a Wilhelm Invitational record.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: The Croin throws the Hippy

2008-09-28T12:14:00.001-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: The Croin throws the Hippy
Originally uploaded by Theorris

The Croin took up using his favorite disc, "The Hippy," despite its colors. It is rather easy to lose discs of such a color scheme, you see.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: Mainstreet

2008-09-28T12:13:00.001-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitational 2008: Mainstreet
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Here the crew ponders the final 1,219 hole. A good day was had by all. I ended up with a 75 because of a disruptive family who turned my par chance on Mainstreet into a triple bogie. Blah!

Woeful updating

2008-09-23T20:47:00.000-07:00

We've actually had a great disc golfing summer, but have been very bad about updating our activities. I shall remedy that as soon as possible.

Disc golf fun at all hours day or night � RapidCityJournal.com

2008-07-08T07:47:00.000-07:00

This event sounds kind-of fun, although I am very uncertain what a glow stick will do to the aerodynamics of a disc:

"Disc golfers will play a round in the daylight and a round at night. During the daylight round, golfers will be allowed to play according to the normal rules. The night portion of the tournament makes it unique, said Teresa O’Connell, who is organizing the event with the help of John Anderson, Brenda Bure and the Black Hills Disc Golf Confederacy." (Disc golf fun at all hours day or night � RapidCityJournal.com)

I think it would be much better if the did what Team Wilhelm tried a couple of years ago with such a nighttime outing: painting the discs with glow-in-the-dark paint. You had to recharge the disc before each throw and go find it quickly, but it did work to some extent.

The crew takes it to the 'Tude

2008-07-05T17:21:00.001-07:00

Now that's how its done!

Woe and Intrigue on the 4th of July

2008-07-05T08:52:00.000-07:00

It was a rough front 9 yesterday for the Wilhelm team at the Independence Day face off held at Solitude Mountain. A botched start left Theorris with 5 on the first hole, and it went down hill from there. One hole 2, both Catinlap and Theorris managed to get stuck in the same tree, even though it looked like the discs had flown into the woods. After 20 minutes of searching, and officially giving up, Catinlap looked up and there the discs were--both in the same tree:

After 20 minutes of throwing logs and rocks and a failed attempt to climb, both discs were retrieved and play resumed. It did not resume well, however, as Catinlap smacked trees on two throws in hole 3, and Theorris, although recovering well from the tree mishap, with a very good throw on hole 3, managed to turn that good placement into another double bogie through poor putting.

Things turned around remarkably on the back 9, as Catinlap consistently threw par, and Theorris broke the double bogie rule, and actually had several pars. Theorris also had several excellent shots, and managed to par the longest, flatest hole on the course, hole 14: The Flats. This was a first in Wilhelm Team history where this hole was terminally considered to be an impossible par 3. Hole 14 has been named both the "Bane Hole" and "The Long Ass Hole." Theorris used his superlight Valkerie to accomplish his outstanding achievement.

Things did not finish up well for Theorris, as he lost his least-favorite disc into the grassy maw of hole 18. "I hated that disc any way," Theorris sad of the Solitude signature Innova Wraith. "It cut way too hard to the right and absolutely no legs."

Solitude!

2008-06-29T12:37:00.001-07:00

TheOrris lets her fly.
Originally uploaded by catinlap

Well Solitude Mountain Resort is finally open for the season. There were skiffs of snow here and there, but the conditions were excellent in that it was not too over-grown yet.

I actually had a pretty solid game. With no major screw-ups. Now, of course, double bogies may be considered massive screw ups for some, but not I. I actually broke 80. That usually takes me a few trips up. For whatever reason I was feeling quite confident yesterday, and threw well. I only throw "flick" style--or sidearm, given I have a very wonky shoulder that tends to fly out of its socket when I throw back hand. I'm getting some pretty good distance too. I thank my disks for that.

Now as for the others, June Bug is improving, although I think she gets discouraged. I'm trying to convince her to give up back hand all together and go with the flick. She does much better throwing sidearm.

Catinlap and the Croin battled it out on the front 9, ending up tied. The Croin, however, had a run of bad luck, and fell behind by 3 strokes. Both, still kick my ass at putting and approach shots, but I consistently beat them on distance. BOO YEAH!

Great day, in all. Invigorating as always. I'm looking forward to an excellent season.

Here's our score card:

2008 Mountain Disc Golf Season

2008-06-27T16:27:00.000-07:00

The 2008 Mountain Disc Golf Season starts tomorrow at Solitude for us here at the Wilhelm! Exciting! Solitude opened this past Wednesday, but a little thing called work got in the way for all the Wilhelm inmates.

Dance, hippie!

2008-06-11T18:02:00.001-07:00

IMG_9743
Originally uploaded by Scott's Snap-Shots

Go, Catinlap, Go!

2008-06-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

A photograph of mine has been used by the Salt Lake City Weekly in their article "Disc-y Business: a disc golf guide". The subject of the photo is Catinlap hucking (flipping they say) his disc at Solitude. The article is pretty decent--a tad hipsterish, but that's to be expect from the City Weekly.

Go, Catinlap! Go disc golf!

Here is the original:

Pose

2008-02-19T11:38:00.001-08:00

Pose
Originally uploaded by Theorris

I think I'm getting cabin fever. When will we be able to disc golf again?

Cheers!

2008-02-02T22:19:00.001-08:00

Cheers!
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Happy Groundhog Day!

Dedication

2007-10-01T16:40:00.001-07:00

Dedication
Originally uploaded by Theorris

It turns out that this past weekend wasn't the last weekend for disc golf at Solitude Ski Reort. They are going to be open next week as well. There was patchy snow left from the storm that raced through Utah on Saturday. The course was pretty much ours.

I realize there has been precious little disc golf blogging this season. I apologize.

Score card update

2007-07-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to post these score cards for your perusal. You will note that we on the Wilhelm team appear to be making progress.

Card 1: The NP Bone Birthday Invitation Cup

The Late JC had a solid day (he is Cat on the card). I (Orris) started out well with a birdie but then quickly fell into a doldrum of double bogies. Bone was solid, but given that he was red shirted for a year in Korea, it is understandable why he bogied most of the holes.

Card 2: The Day of the Long Throw

For day two of our disc golf camp, Dustin started out by throwing his disc halfway into the next county. I'm not kidding. The disc soared straight and long, and we found it halfway into the next green. As you can see (Bone) was the overall winner and completely recuperated his score from the previous day. My score came down 2 strokes as well.

Card #3: The Canyons

The Canyons course is so short you can easily play it twice in about an hour and a half (with no lallygagging.) While fun, the course is only moderately challenging and should be all par 3. The course has some great dog legs and is mostly uphill (not super-steep hills). I would recommend the course for beginners and folks just out to have some fun in the woods. While our scores don't show incredible play, it would seem that one could learn this course quite easily. JC seems to have become bored and neglected to score the final holes.

Card 4: Friday the 13th

Both JC and I did really quite well on this outing. I think 70 might be my best score ever, but I will have to look through the record. While I am not great disc golfer, I do feel my game has improved handily since I have adopted the flick as my basic throw and have consciously attempted to improve my game by analyzing my discs, my throw, and my game strategy.

Friday the 13th Mishap

2007-07-13T18:38:00.001-07:00

Friday the 13th Mishap
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Myron, Discobolos in reverse

2007-07-13T18:37:00.001-07:00

Myron, Discobolos in reverse
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Release!

2007-07-13T18:36:00.001-07:00

Release!
Originally uploaded by Theorris

a big bag of discs and a tiny dog

2007-07-13T18:35:00.001-07:00

a big bag of discs and a tiny dog
Originally uploaded by carolyn_in_oregon

Excellent!

Cheers, Texas style!

2007-07-13T17:48:00.001-07:00

Cheers, Texas style!
Originally uploaded by Theorris

What better way to celebrate an excellent day of disc golfing at Solitude (Utah) than a Shiner Bock? I threw the best I ever have. A birdie on the opening hole and only one really bad fuck up where I went into the devilish ravine twice! (That was a real pisser, I tell you what.) I finished at least 9 strokes under my average and I won the back 9! Boo yeah!

Pictures of actual disc golfing to follow.

descending to Park City

2007-07-07T17:47:00.001-07:00

descending to Park City
Originally uploaded by catinlap

As JC notes:

"this is the ride back down from the disc golf course at the Canyons. It's not as good as the one at Solitude, but it's still fun. And you get to ride in the gondola!"

JC's throw

2007-07-07T17:46:00.001-07:00

Catinap's throw
Originally uploaded by Theorris

This thing sored and ended up in the creek. Look at the flickr stream to see JC fishing it out.

My best disc golf photograph ever

2007-07-07T16:57:00.001-07:00

Canyons hole 3 (No. 2)
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Catinlap and I headed up to Park City to play the brand-new Cayons disc golf course. While it was not the fun trek that Solitude is, it was a quick entertaining 9 holes. Pros would find it amateurish, but I think most people would find it quite enjoyable.

My favorite disc golf shot yet

2007-07-03T07:48:00.001-07:00

My favorite disc golf shot yet
Originally uploaded by Theorris

Yee-Haw!

2007-07-02T18:36:00.001-07:00

Yee-Haw!
Originally uploaded by catinlap

Ah Solitude!

This is My Forest

2007-06-19T19:31:00.001-07:00

This is My Forest
Originally uploaded by karmking1111

Bone came into town two weeks ago directly from Korea. Nearly the first thing we did was disc golf. YEAH!

Catinlap Hucks

2007-06-19T19:29:00.001-07:00

Catinlap Hucks
Originally uploaded by karmking1111

Up at Solitude with the Bone two weeks ago!

Glowing Leo-par.

2007-06-16T20:04:00.001-07:00

Glowing Leo-par.
Originally uploaded by catinlap

Future of disc golf

2007-06-16T09:17:00.001-07:00

Future of disc golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris

This flag has seen better days.

2007-06-10T12:25:00.001-07:00

This flag has seen better days.
Originally uploaded by catinlap

The flag on Hole 17 at Solitude has seen better days.

TheOrris lets one fly.

2007-06-10T12:24:00.001-07:00

TheOrris lets one fly.
Originally uploaded by catinlap

This is from our impromptu course in Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City.

Solitude 4th hole

2007-06-10T09:57:00.001-07:00

4th hole
Originally uploaded by Theorris

This is the view up the 4th hole fairway to the tee box.

This is serious business

2007-06-10T09:56:00.001-07:00

This is serious business
Originally uploaded by Theorris

I wore my tie dye to get in the hippy spirit of disc golf.

Season openner 2007

2007-06-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

Although we have been having fun with the disc golf basket in the park and have gone to Creekside a couple of times, it really isn't disc golf season until we "take it to the 'tude" by playing the magnificent course at Solitude Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Yesterday the crew (including our now ex-ex-pat Nathan) and I headed up the canyon to try our luck with the course.

In planning for the trip we were a bit hesitant on what to wear, since it was a rather cold weather we've had here in Salt Lake for the last week, and it did snow quite a bit in the mountains. So with some hemming and hawing, we donned our gear and headed out. I chose to wear shorts, as did JC, but Dustin and Nathan were more conservative and suspicious of the weather, so they wore long pants. Our weather trepidation was allayed, however, the moment we stepped from the car at Solitude. I don't think one could ask for more pleasant weather, despite the skiffs of snow on the ground.

Overall it was a decent outing. I still hover in the 80's (given my consistent bogies), but the other guys are getting much tighter games. Dustin started off as I did once last season with a birdie on the first hole. Although losing one disc in a rather high pine, Nathan had a very good game. JC too showed his skills by chalking up pars. Dustin had the most consistent game and, with the help of his opening birdy

Our shining moment cam eon hole 12 where we all threw par. Believe it or not, that has never happened before.

Pictures to follow.

Desire

2007-01-25T18:01:00.001-08:00

I'm itching for some basket action.

This picture looks fake.

2006-11-20T17:34:00.000-08:00

This picture looks fake.
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

Creekside Park, beyotch! Disc away!

Christ-like rays

2006-10-26T17:10:00.001-07:00

Christ-like rays
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The Setup 1

2006-10-26T17:10:00.000-07:00

The Setup 1
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The setup 2

2006-10-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

The setup 2
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitation 2006

2006-10-08T17:46:00.000-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitation 2006
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The D-man and the LateJC relish in a job well-done. This year's winner: Late JC with one of the best birdies I've ever had the honor to witness.

Hole 16 was his. All his.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitation 2006

2006-10-08T17:45:00.000-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitation 2006
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Only 3 participants in this year's Invitational, despite the many invitations. Oh well, you folks who didn't participate missed out. Big time.

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitation 2006

2006-10-08T17:44:00.000-07:00

Wilhelm Disc Golf Invitation 2006
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

An awesome end of the season at Solitude. I didn't have as many pars this week, but fuck it, it was still a great time. Pictured here you might spy my disc which landed nicely right on top of a boulder. Unfortunatley the trees were in the way, necessitating a bogie on my part. I was, however, 10 feet from the hole.

Wilhelm Invitational 2006 Preliminaries

2006-10-06T15:56:00.000-07:00

And there is the proof. BIRDIE ON HOLE ONE MO-FRO!

glowing goal

2006-10-02T19:45:00.000-07:00

glowing goal
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

very god-like basket here.

"Damn,, this is a tight spot!"

2006-10-01T12:46:00.000-07:00

"Damn,, this is a tight spot!"
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

TheOrris shoots through the dense trees.

18th Hole (again)

2006-10-01T11:21:00.000-07:00

18th Hole (again)
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Hole 18 was a hell of a lot easier to play this time, but my flick absolutely sucked. I would go over hand, but I fear a repeat of excruciating disolcation in the shoulderage.

Sne

2006-10-01T11:19:00.001-07:00

Sne
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

We actually passed quite a lot of snow along the course.

"Par!"

2006-10-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

"Par!"
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Well I actually had more pars than ever this time and picked up a spectacular birdie on the first hole.

Here LateJC demonstrates that despite the snow (see above) it actually was quite warm.

Hole 10

2006-10-01T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hole 10
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Late JC and I went up to Solitude. Only one week left! Next week we will conduct the second-annual Wilhelm Invitational.

You're invited.

Flick!

2006-09-10T08:30:00.000-07:00

Flick!
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Last week we ventured up to Snowbasin ski resort above Ogden, Utah. The course follows a 2,000 foot vertical drop and is fun. They need to work on hole placement and consider that some holes should be much longer. It is a work out, but well worth it.

Flick!

2006-09-07T05:55:00.000-07:00

Flick!
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The weary crew

2006-08-28T18:30:00.000-07:00

The weary crew
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The title says it all.

Late August Disc-a-ganza

2006-08-28T17:57:00.000-07:00

We had a pretty good time up at the 'tude this week. Late JC had the best score and was solid with a birdy right off the bat with hole number 1. Croin was second with a solid game of pars, bogies, and the occastional double bogie. I did ok (my best yet, I think) and had the most number of pars I've ever had. My new style (the flick) wore on my late in the game and I was very much losing it. JuneBug turned in a good score and one must note that this is her first summer engaging in the sport of Czars. (Too many other royals have claimed other sports, so we'll go for the sport of the late Russian Empire.)

Impromtu discgolf

2006-07-31T19:32:00.000-07:00

Impromtu discgolf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Catinlap espies a disc

TheOrris in a field of flowers

2006-07-31T19:28:00.000-07:00

TheOrris in a field of flowers
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

Along with Dustin's disc up at Albion Basin. Great disc and reaction catch by Catinlap.

Sahara Disc Golf

2006-07-31T19:26:00.000-07:00

Sahara Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

See why we like going to Solitude or setting up the portable basket at other locales?

...and the toss!

2006-07-31T19:24:00.000-07:00

...and the toss!
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

This was at Creekside Disc Golf Course, in good old SLCo, Utah, yesterday, July 30th, 2006.

Impromtu discgolf

2006-07-31T18:26:00.000-07:00

Impromtu discgolf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Along with buying season passes to Snowbird, we also went up to Albion Basin with the portable disc golf basket. These pictures represent our efforts.

Impromtu discgolf

2006-07-31T18:25:00.000-07:00

Impromtu discgolf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Along with buying season passes to Snowbird, we also went up to Albion Basin with the portable disc golf basket. These pictures represent our efforts.

Impromtu discgolf

2006-07-31T18:24:00.000-07:00

Impromtu discgolf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Along with buying season passes to Snowbird, we also went up to Albion Basin with the portable disc golf basket. These pictures represent our efforts.

The crew takes five

2006-07-31T17:53:00.000-07:00

The crew takes five
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

TheOrris unknowingly strikes a pose as we chill for a bit.

The Map

2006-07-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

Here is the portable disc golf course courtesy of Google Earth:
I should clarify, however, that the "holes" mentioned above are actually the tees. The portable disc basket remains in the same location (marked above) throughout.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:22:00.001-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Friend and Discramarian LateJC purchased a portable disc golf target. We took it to the east end of Sugarhouse Park in good old SLC and set it up in one location. We then proceeded to set up tees in various locations in that part of the park. Despite the occasional dog, wandering people, and a ultimate frisbee team we managed to get in a decent game.

We're going to Google Earth a decent course and try to play it.

Here Jeff is teeing off on Hole 1: up a hill and throw some trees.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:22:00.000-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

A good shot of the basket.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:21:00.002-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

We actually made some of these in.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:21:00.001-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The second tee played over some empty horseshoe pits. Poor pits.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:21:00.000-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Here I am taking my second shot off the 3rd tee.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:20:00.001-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

And my putt. I had a bad throw on that hole.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Hole 4 was on top of the hill. Here Catinlap does a flick.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:19:00.002-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

And a great putt to follow.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:19:00.001-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

I think this is the best picture of the day.

Portable Disc Golf

2006-07-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

Portable Disc Golf
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

Or maybe this putt.

DGA Mach Lite!

2006-07-20T16:46:00.000-07:00

DGA Mach Lite!
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

I'm so excited about my new purchase! Portable disc golf basket! TheOrris takes a practice shot from the front door to the living room.

2006-07-12T21:10:00.000-07:00

The crew takes it to the 'Tude

a burst four experiment. In homage of the angry biting flies at Solitude.

Fun times!

2006-07-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

Fun times!
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

The crew relaxing after a long disc golf session. The summer growth is getting thick up at the 'Tude now, so we spent alot of time looking for our discs. Croin and I both lost our putters because of an updraft and a ravine shortly after the basket.

Croin takes it to the 'Tude!

2006-07-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

The Croin joined us for a round up at Solitude this week along with an unexpected showing of June Bug. It is getting pretty lush up there and we spent more time searching for lost discs. The loss this week was exacerbated by Late JC and Croin sailing hole 8 and ending up in the Abyss with their newly acquired putters. Despite a rigorous search neither Croin nor Late JC could find their putters. Sad.

Your intrepid reporter managed to lose none of his new discs (more on those later) simply because he avoided his nemesis, Main Street or hole 18. Yes it was a pussy-out on my part, but I'm not going to drop $35 in discs on that hole.

From left to right Late JC, June Bug, Theorris, and Croin.

Croin steels himself for a hearty day of taking it to the 'Tude.

Late JC lets it fly over Hole 7 appropriately entitled Splash.

Croin takes a flick off Splash.

Your intrepid reporter considers the ultimate in evil, hole 18: pussies out for economic reasons while Late JC looks on.

June Bug eyes hole 18 with an expert eye.

Late JC celebrates an exceptional par on hole 18. June Bug admires his discing prowess.

Our scourage. Shut up or I'll smack you a good one with my newly acquired putter.
(Ok they weren't that great, but I did pick up a par for once. Note that JC got a lot of pars.)

The discs of yesterday shall not be forgotten or DAH DAH DAH DUM

2006-07-07T22:46:00.000-07:00

Ah yesteryear.

We miss you, Bone.

TheOrris Golfs

2006-07-07T22:42:00.000-07:00

TheOrris Golfs
Originally uploaded by catinlap.

Looking displeased on hole #3 @ Solitude, Utah.

Tragedy on the 18th hole!

2006-07-04T09:51:00.000-07:00

My scores were middling this week. Late JC took a birdie and serveral pars. June Bug was living it up in Vegas, so she didn't contend. Tragedy struck on the lush 18th hole and both JC and I lost our discs. You'd think they would be easy to find. No such luck.

Getting there

2006-07-03T10:54:00.001-07:00

Getting there
Originally uploaded by Theorris.

The lift that takes you up to hole one of the disc golf course at Solitude costs 6 bucks. Implied in the price of the game is also the posibility of lost discs. On the two outings this year I've lost 2 discs--both on the cursed hole 18.