2008 Woodie Awards
Disc golfers not intimidated by winter weather
Devlin Fleury
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: Web Exclusive
Disc golf season is coming up. Since the weather has been harsh this winter some may wonder if they will see the same amount of play in 2008.
The courses hidden in the hollows of our towns are blanketed with trees that have fallen due to ice and snow. Additionally, courses by the rivers are weighted down with the soggy grounds.
Nick Hauser, a local disc golfer and history major said, "The season will be good, not effected by weather. Just wet for a while but [it will] dry up very quickly. Weather is not a concern for me because you can disc golf anytime."
Most disc golfers are not intimidated by the weather damages or wet grounds. With potential course damage getting going will be slow. Those who live to play may need to help take care of the local courses spending a lot of their time clearing debris, and moving baskets. For some it is a great advantage and gives them a challenge on the courses. Many say that it will be slow with all the snow melting, turning into water. And others are looking at it both ways, with all the possibilities we could get this disc golf season.
Lance Hanson a disc golf pioneer/owner of AceHunt who runs numerous events around the Midwest said, "For the tournaments we should still get a good turnout. People have had cabin fever and can't wait to get out."
Hanson added, "For the courses we have around Iowa, there may be some affected areas. Places by the rivers or lakes like Sugar Bottom and the Peninsula course will be the most affected. You may not be able to play some of the holes on those courses. Most of the courses will need some help cleaning up. The trees need to be trimmed and picked up and cleared around or in baskets. Many holes will not be able to be played but overall it will still be a great season to play."
Even with all the weather Iowa has had this winter many players are hoping for a good season.
The courses hidden in the hollows of our towns are blanketed with trees that have fallen due to ice and snow. Additionally, courses by the rivers are weighted down with the soggy grounds.
Nick Hauser, a local disc golfer and history major said, "The season will be good, not effected by weather. Just wet for a while but [it will] dry up very quickly. Weather is not a concern for me because you can disc golf anytime."
Most disc golfers are not intimidated by the weather damages or wet grounds. With potential course damage getting going will be slow. Those who live to play may need to help take care of the local courses spending a lot of their time clearing debris, and moving baskets. For some it is a great advantage and gives them a challenge on the courses. Many say that it will be slow with all the snow melting, turning into water. And others are looking at it both ways, with all the possibilities we could get this disc golf season.
Lance Hanson a disc golf pioneer/owner of AceHunt who runs numerous events around the Midwest said, "For the tournaments we should still get a good turnout. People have had cabin fever and can't wait to get out."
Hanson added, "For the courses we have around Iowa, there may be some affected areas. Places by the rivers or lakes like Sugar Bottom and the Peninsula course will be the most affected. You may not be able to play some of the holes on those courses. Most of the courses will need some help cleaning up. The trees need to be trimmed and picked up and cleared around or in baskets. Many holes will not be able to be played but overall it will still be a great season to play."
Even with all the weather Iowa has had this winter many players are hoping for a good season.
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