Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course - Page 6 - New Courses

Tim · #**101** September 18th, 2009, 11:19 AM

The skier/boarder to duffer/discer analogy is a good one, and I think there are a lot of similarities. In this case though, the skiers and the boarders pay the same for their lift tickets, so any animosity is strictly from attitude, rather than "privilege." Also, while probably most of us on here are in tune enough to know how to behave on a private golf course, I bet we can all think of people we know that wouldn't know (or care) about etiquette.

Adam Schneider · #**102** September 18th, 2009, 11:24 AM

It really is a good analogy, even down to the fact that skiers and snowboarders prefer different kinds of "terrain."

jevon · #**103** September 18th, 2009, 01:37 PM

One thing I didn't take into consideration is that discers would not be allowed on the greens. Upkeep of greens is a considerable portion of the fees a bolfer pays and would justify lower fees for discers.

I like the boarder/skier angle. When I started boarding only 3 ski areas in Colorado allowed snowboards, and one of them was usually closed! Open one year, go bankrupt, closed for two or three years, new buyer, open one year, go bankrupt...

There will be an adjustment period for bolfers but not as much on a par 3 course. A bigger course like Oakway with die hard golfers is going to possibly get some complaints, but Sah-Hah-Lee is a much more relaxed setting.

Scott · #**104** September 18th, 2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jevon

One thing I didn't take into consideration is that discers would not be allowed on the greens. Upkeep of greens is a considerable portion of the fees a bolfer pays and would justify lower fees for discers.

I like the boarder/skier angle. When I started boarding only 3 ski areas in Colorado allowed snowboards, and one of them was usually closed! Open one year, go bankrupt, closed for two or three years, new buyer, open one year, go bankrupt...

There will be an adjustment period for bolfers but not as much on a par 3 course. A bigger course like Oakway with die hard golfers is going to possibly get some complaints, but Sah-Hah-Lee is a much more relaxed setting.

I think most courses that share dg and bg keep the baskets away from the greens. Greens and sand traps are considered OB.

It will be the smaller, or less established, courses that are looking to break even that will embrace disc golf first. Tee times usually are not an issue at these courses. Don't look to see disc golf at the Reserve, Pumpkin Ridge, or Bandon Dunes any time soon.

frzbman · #**105** September 22nd, 2009, 07:47 AM

The idea in talking to the owner, Steve, is to be outside the course on the edge and a few bucks is doable as some of our state parks charge that to park. He really is excited about the prospect and the location is pretty good. I have seen the map he made up and it looks doable. Courses that are 20 miles away are free except for the gas it takes to get there. Great covered area that is new for gathering and great options for tourneys. It has a good vibe! 3D

Ol' Bob · #**106** September 22nd, 2009, 10:22 AM

Round ballers vs. flat ballers?

"Over the Hill" Bob · #**107** October 25th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Any update on this? Word has it that some have already played out there. Is it in? Steve Carson and Ryan Gwillim had a meeting but no news? 15 minutes from my house, this would be great for me. Inquiring minds need to know!

Bob

smobro · #**108** October 26th, 2009, 11:25 PM

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Nice try but at big box stores the house brands are usually different i.e. single vs double stitching, fabric weight, and the like(I know because I am a cheap skate). If you are spending more for the EXACT same thing just because of the swoosh it is because you want everyone else to know that you can and will spend more. Does this mean you would be fine with courses putting arm bands or bright vests or something on some of their customers that choose to pay more so everyone else can look at them in awe?

Would you expect to go to a gas station and pay less than the next guy?

Would you go to a restaurant and order off a menu that had the same things but charged more? Do you think anyone else would?

Why do kids pay less at a movie theater when they are more annoying and louder than the rest of us?

smobro · #**109** October 26th, 2009, 11:28 PM

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I think that is to be expected initially. Back when I skied regularly there were these young kids with big flat boards who were encroaching on our powder. Nobody liked each other very much. What's the mix of skiers/snowboarders now? Once the sport became mainstream they were generally accepted on the mountain.

Were trees even invented back then Scott?

smobro · #**110** October 26th, 2009, 11:34 PM

sorry for all the several comments in a row, but I find the length of this thread totally awesome and wanted to jump in!
Played Skyline a while back for the first time and had a blast! it is what it is. I would not have been offended to have a hanging basket with a clowns mouth in it. Lots of fun. I would never play it frequently as the shots are not ones that would prepare me for any of the competitive events in Oregon. The courses used for competition are quite different. as a novelty I loved it. Plus I was chilling with a friend and that made the day. Again, that is what it is all about. Or perhaps the Hokey Pokey is what it it's all about. Go play golf. If a new course opens up, go play it.

Scott · #**111** October 27th, 2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by smobro

Played Skyline a while back for the first time and had a blast! it is what it is. I would not have been offended to have a hanging basket with a clowns mouth in it. Lots of fun. I would never play it frequently as the shots are not ones that would prepare me for any of the competitive events in Oregon. The courses used for competition are quite different. as a novelty I loved it. Plus I was chilling with a friend and that made the day. Again, that is what it is all about. Or perhaps the Hokey Pokey is what it it's all about. Go play golf. If a new course opens up, go play it.

Easy for you to say. It wasn't your birdie putt that hit the hanging basket and rolled 60' away.

smobro · #**112** October 27th, 2009, 03:38 PM

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Easy for you to say. It wasn't your birdie putt that hit the hanging basket and rolled 60' away.

Adam Schneider · #**113** October 27th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Discussion about Tadmor, Tabor, etc. moved to a new thread.

Wog · #**114** October 28th, 2009, 08:22 AM

For those that haven't seen the calendar there will be a glow golf tournament on November 14th. Registration will be available very soon. Limited to 48 players. Cost includes dinner and as much mini-golf as you can get in during dinner, etc. Sah-Hah-Lee has experience doing glow (ball) golf so they are prepared with glow signage, glow lights, etc. They have 9 solid baskets and we will be adding a few more to make it 12 holes for the event.

BSTM · #**115** October 28th, 2009, 11:20 PM

so they have a nine hole course set up already?