In from Denver March 13-14

[camgolfer]

Hello!

I will be visiting the Emerald City March 13-14 and I have time to play a course while I am out. We will be mostly staying near the airport and downtown so I would prefer it be close to that area. Let me know if anyone can guide me on a course one of those days.

Thanks,

Cam

[TreeLove]

Be at Pier Park prior to 9 AM Sunday, and I can virtually guarantee there will be more than one golfer glad to show you around. It might even be me!

[Adam Schneider]

Since when is Portland "The Emerald City"? :)

[TreeLove]

I think it is Seattle, now that you mention it - d'oh! Sorry, I can't seem to get it through my head that the universe does not actually revolve around me.

[Ol' Bob]

What's the best shot in and around Airportville? Dabney?

[Scott]

For Seattle, it looks like you'll be playing Seatac.

[DMajor]

Lakewood is less then ten minutes away from seatac so play them both. Lakewood is pretty easy to join up with someone if you just show up. Seatac gets less traffic so you may want to plan ahead to meet someone if possible.

[Adam Schneider]

What's the best shot in and around Airportville? Dabney?
Around Portland Airportville, the closest would be Vance/Rockwood. Next is Leverich, then Lunchtime.

[TreeLove]

Around Portland Airportville, the closest would be Vance/Rockwood. Next is Leverich, then Lunchtime.

So, yes, Dabney would be the best shot in and around Airportville

[LakeStevensBA]

I thought Lake Stevens was considered the Emerald City. The lake does have a beautiful algae bloom every summer that has a nice emerald color. But if that's not what he is referring to, I recommend Seatac and Lakewood too.

[jevon]

Around Portland Airportville, the closest would be Vance/Rockwood. Next is Leverich, then Lunchtime.
Quicker and easier to go to Pier than Lunchtime.

[Adam Schneider]

Quicker and easier to go to Pier than Lunchtime.
Not quicker, probably not easier, just more worthwhile.

[DMajor]

I thought Lake Stevens was considered the Emerald City. The lake does have a beautiful algae bloom every summer that has a nice emerald color. But if that's not what he is referring to, I recommend Seatac and Lakewood too.

If Micheal Grossman won't play Lake Stevens you shouldn't recommend it to anyone else

[Ol' Bob]

I guess I'm just as Portlandcentric as some others around here.

[REDFIVE]

PM sent.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Batting .285 with discers in birdie position. Well, it's above the Mendoza line anyway...

Looks like Chris may have offered to show you around Seatac, our most challenging and picturesque course in Seattle... I would suggest a 'feel good' round at Lakewood afterward, just in case you don't tear up the back 9 at Seatac. I'd like to join you guys at either course if I'm free that particular day.

[jevon]

Not quicker, probably not easier, just more worthwhile.
Straight shot down Columbia as opposed to going to SW Portland? I guess you're right and you should share whatever you've been smoking... :rolleyes2:

[camgolfer]

I was talking about Seattle, but there could be many Emerald Cities I suppose.

Event this (http://tilthcreative.com/greendynamind/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Emerald-City.jpg) one...

[Adam Schneider]

Straight shot down Columbia as opposed to going to SW Portland? I guess you're right and you should share whatever you've been smoking... :rolleyes2:
But Lunchtime is right off the freeway.

I tend to trust Google Maps for driving times, and they're saying 29 minutes for Pier vs. 22 for Lunchtime.

[jevon]

But Lunchtime is right off the freeway.

I tend to trust Google Maps for driving times, and they're saying 29 minutes for Pier vs. 22 for Lunchtime.
Google is hardly ever right with driving times. 12 miles to Pier and 16.5 to Lunchtime. Nevermind any traffic on the freeway...

[Adam Schneider]

Well, obviously it depends on the time of day. If it's rush hour, then 84 sucks, no doubt.

[emmarose]

Google is hardly ever right with driving times. 12 miles to Pier and 16.5 to Lunchtime. Nevermind any traffic on the freeway...

... never mind nothin'... driving times, whatever... pier vs. lunchtime? pier every time even if it's an extra hour to get there... i do believe pretty much any golf is good golf, and no one probably needs to know how i feel about lunchtime, but... ewww... i would never recommend to anyone to play that park...

... i know, unnecessary crankiness...

[TreeLove]

lunchtime, but... ewww... i would never recommend to anyone to play that park...

Especially if you don't want to work on your distance, upshots, wind management, handling OB, putting high, rollaway greens, blind shots, etc...

[Toby Puttzinski]

I believe the man said 'Emerald City', not 'Rose City', but go ahead, take it and run with it... you should tell him to get in a quick round at Whistler's Bend while you're at it. It's not far from the State of Jefferson Airplane Station I hear.

[Adam Schneider]

wind management
True that. Playing Lunchtime on east wind days is a pain and a half.

[emmarose]

Especially if you don't want to work on your distance, upshots, wind management, handling OB, putting high, rollaway greens, blind shots, etc...

... i know, i know... a lot of folks i golf with adore lunchtime... and like i said, unnecessary crankiness...

... it just lacks ambience, i s'pose...

peace,
em

[Tim]

I believe the man said 'Emerald City', not 'Rose City', but go ahead, take it and run with it... you should tell him to get in a quick round at Whistler's Bend while you're at it. It's not far from the State of Jefferson Airplane Station I hear.

:laughing: May as well toodle on over to De Laveaga too and make an afternoon of it.

Seriously though, camgolfer, welcome to Seattle in advance. Post here again when your trip gets a little closer (sometimes we have memory problems), and I'm sure we'll be able to find someone to show you around. :cheers:

[jevon]

I believe the man said 'Emerald City', not 'Rose City', but go ahead, take it and run with it...
Yeah, that was pointed out back in post #3. Thanks for playing along at home though! :cheers:

[TreeLove]

Glad I could be of assistance. You may avail yourselves of my superior comprehension skills at any time.

[COV45]

SeaTac & Lakewood are both the closest, but Lake Fenwick and White River aren't too much farther, although out of the four, I'd recommend Lakewood. If you're interested in picking up a local stamped disc, Chainbangerz disc golf store is also very local and minutes away from SeaTac & Lakewood. I'm up for playing, if you end up needing help.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Yeah, that was pointed out back in post #3. Thanks for playing along at home though! :cheers:

I read post #3 as well, but unlike your(seemingly oblivious)self, I didn't proceed to make 3 posts that had zero information that was being requested:wink2:. Maybe I missed the group 'joke'?:blush:

If you have time for a full day of disc golf, I'd consider(getting a guide &) going to Steilly in Tacoma for a few rounds... check it out on DGCR. It's just under an hour from downtown Seattle.

[JR Stengele]

Lakewood would be your best bet if you only have time for one round. If there is time for more, I recommend Seatac or Whiteriver...although BA would love to share his margarita (using two straws) in his nalegene water bottle while showing you his magical forest in Lake Stevens.

Seriously though, stick to Seattle.

[The Ombudsman]

Here is the final word:
If you want to play the best course, play Sea Tac. Don't waste your time at Lakewood, unless you have time to play both courses.
Sea Tac is so close to the airport that you could drop in to it from your airplane ala Arnold as John Matrix in Commando

[camgolfer]

I am planning to hit Lakewood. I will get in to Seattle at 1030 on Saturday then I hope to hit the course about 2pm. Let me know if anyone is free to hit it up.

[captain jack]

I am planning to hit Lakewood. I will get in to Seattle at 1030 on Saturday then I hope to hit the course about 2pm. Let me know if anyone is free to hit it up.

Should be plenty of peeps out that day.
Last Saturday both Seatac and Lakewood were very crowded.
Your timing should be fine as far as weather. We have not had freezing temperatures here since mid December last year, but this week winter has returned to Seattle, with some snow flurries near sea level in some areas.
The cold weather is expected to stay all week , but by the weekend, it looks ok.
The forecast for the White Center area is;
Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Seatac is five minutes away from Lakewood.
Lakewood is an average course, but Seatac is one you wont soon forget.
If you only have time for one, you should play Seatac.

[camgolfer]

I am actually thinking of making the trip out to scott papa's place. any thoughts on Dalaiwood?

[Tim]

Yeah, Dalaiwood is cool, very tight and technical and has the homey atmosphere you can only get with private courses. It's a bit of a drive over there, especially to just play one round. If you were to make the trip, I'd recommend driving south around the sound, playing Dalaiwood, then hitting up NAD in Bremerton, and then taking the ferry back to Seattle.

Oh, and if you haven't made up your mind yet, don't let these guys dissuade you from Lakewood. We only have the 4 courses in Seattle so they start to get old after a while. Lakewood might seem "average" to us now, but I remember how nice it seemed when I first moved here. Seatac is my favorite, but it's arguable that Lakewood is the most "fun" course in Seattle. Edit: Do be aware though, that it'll also be the most crowded.

[ChUcK]

I second Tim's around-the-sound recommendation. Spend the whole day and hit up the Kitsap County Fairgrounds course and you have completed the Triumvirate of West Sound Awesomeness.