Here is a rough idea on what the lay out will look like.
This is not the final version,, click on the image to view a larger image!
you can even see into the woods!!!!!!!!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
NEW Course going in At Lindenwood University
So we just signed a contract for a new course in ST Charles MO at Lindenwood Universtity.
Design started about 3 months ago and its been in idled just waiting for the green light.
We spent several hours both Friday and Saturday fine tuning the lay out and its really coming together.
Like most courses the lay of the land can make or break a track and in this case,,, it surely makes the track. Plenty of elevation, some woods, a few really killer greens and A lake.
On top of this Titan Pro-24 baskets..
For those of you who have played the ST louis courses,,, think a combination of Quail ridge and Sioux Passage, with a lake that comes into play on 3 holes.
The student have no idea what they are in store for!!
This course will be something special by the time its all said and done.
Right now we are looking at 4 par 4's and 1 par 5,,, making it a par 60 from the tee signs.
The design phase should pass approval by the end of next week.
Anyone that wants to help clear out some of the wooded holes ( there's at least 4 holes that will be totally in the woods that will need some serious work and a few tees and pins),,,,, just get in touch with me at david@gdstour.com .
I'll be going out there a lot over the next few weeks!!
The project is full steam ahead!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Brides maid AGAIN for Nikko
Nikko's trip to Louisville this weekend didnt go as planned.
This was Nikkos 9th or 10th second place finish of the year,to go along with his 9 wins.
Good thing about the event the crew in louisville did a great job raising cash and nikko took home $800.00 in prize money and another $200.00 in bonus.
This payday Kept nikko on top of the money list with just over $20K in earnings and almost $3500.00 in bonuses..and still going.
Next up for Nikko is the Eric Yetter In Pennsylvania!
I'm woriking on getting his own blog going, hopefully by this weekend.
Friday, September 4, 2009
How frisbees/discs are made ( the basics)
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-5/Frisbee.html
Well here's is some interesting info on ho frisbees are made, bot all of this is accurate of golf dics, and there's a lot left unsaid, but worth the read!
Well here's is some interesting info on ho frisbees are made, bot all of this is accurate of golf dics, and there's a lot left unsaid, but worth the read!
RED organic Wizards
We just ran some RED Organic Wizards, they're probably the most flexible OG run so far.
There was only about 400 ran, so if you're a dealer and you're interested, just call the shop!
they have a cool new small Wizard logo I'll try and get a picture up!
There was only about 400 ran, so if you're a dealer and you're interested, just call the shop!
they have a cool new small Wizard logo I'll try and get a picture up!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
NEWS Article from RTP Company!.
One of our material suppliers started asking us questions and liked the answers so much, they used our golf disc application for their news section of their website.
Fore!
High Gravity Material Improves Grip Performance While Retaining Golf Disc Flexibility
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When the phrase "golfing" is mentioned, one's immediate reaction may be to imagine the standard ball and club game. However, a variation of this traditional game — called disc golf — adopts the use of density-modified plastic flying discs in place of balls and clubs.
Disc golf's popularity has rapidly grown over the last few decades to become a worldwide phenomenon, offering players an inexpensive and more accessible option to shooting an elusive hole-in-one. The object of the game — throwing a flying disc into a basket or at a target — has become easier with today's more durable and easier-to-grip discs.
Flying disc manufacturers have improved their products over the years to make them more thrower-friendly for novice and professional golfers. When Gateway Disc Sports, a supplier of high performance golf discs and accessories, wanted to upgrade their Shur-Grip™ product line, they turned to RTP Company for the ideal material.
"Our main goal was to find a material that would accept mineral additives to reach a density of 2.0," explained David McCormack, owner of Gateway. "At this particular density we are able to maintain the flexibility of our discs to adapt well to a variety of playing conditions. Other suppliers we tried could only achieve a density of 1.6, but RTP Company engineers were able to formulate a material that reached 2.0 easily."
Designers at Gateway selected an RTP 2800 B Series high gravity thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) compound as being best suited for their discs. The material has excellent surface abrasion and impact properties, which prolong the durability of discs during use while its thermoplastic elastomer nature provides necessary flexibility.
Gateway's products maintain consistently effective performance in all playing conditions — hot, cold, rainy, or dry. According to McCormack, polyurethane materials can become slippery with moisture, while their Shur-Grip™ discs remain easy-to-grip, providing more throwing control.
"When using mineral additives to modify density, we've discovered the softer thermoplastic elastomer components tend to migrate to the part surface during molding," said McCormack. "As a result, every disc we make has a tacky, easy-to-grip surface. This is a significant benefit for golfers, especially when playing in less-than-ideal conditions."
RTP Company's TPV-based thermoplastic elastomer material is also fully colorable over a wide spectrum — allowing for colors from earth tones to fluorescents making discs easy to spot on the course and appealing for a variety of player choices.
"We really found a perfect match with RTP Company," McCormack said. "With their material, batches were consistently accurate during every stage of production. This made it easy for us to create a quality product."
Gateway Disc Sports, based in St. Louis, manufactures and sells a unique line of golf discs and player-oriented accessories. For more information, visit www.gdstour.com
Fore!
High Gravity Material Improves Grip Performance While Retaining Golf Disc Flexibility
[photo]
When the phrase "golfing" is mentioned, one's immediate reaction may be to imagine the standard ball and club game. However, a variation of this traditional game — called disc golf — adopts the use of density-modified plastic flying discs in place of balls and clubs.
Disc golf's popularity has rapidly grown over the last few decades to become a worldwide phenomenon, offering players an inexpensive and more accessible option to shooting an elusive hole-in-one. The object of the game — throwing a flying disc into a basket or at a target — has become easier with today's more durable and easier-to-grip discs.
Flying disc manufacturers have improved their products over the years to make them more thrower-friendly for novice and professional golfers. When Gateway Disc Sports, a supplier of high performance golf discs and accessories, wanted to upgrade their Shur-Grip™ product line, they turned to RTP Company for the ideal material.
"Our main goal was to find a material that would accept mineral additives to reach a density of 2.0," explained David McCormack, owner of Gateway. "At this particular density we are able to maintain the flexibility of our discs to adapt well to a variety of playing conditions. Other suppliers we tried could only achieve a density of 1.6, but RTP Company engineers were able to formulate a material that reached 2.0 easily."
Designers at Gateway selected an RTP 2800 B Series high gravity thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) compound as being best suited for their discs. The material has excellent surface abrasion and impact properties, which prolong the durability of discs during use while its thermoplastic elastomer nature provides necessary flexibility.
Gateway's products maintain consistently effective performance in all playing conditions — hot, cold, rainy, or dry. According to McCormack, polyurethane materials can become slippery with moisture, while their Shur-Grip™ discs remain easy-to-grip, providing more throwing control.
"When using mineral additives to modify density, we've discovered the softer thermoplastic elastomer components tend to migrate to the part surface during molding," said McCormack. "As a result, every disc we make has a tacky, easy-to-grip surface. This is a significant benefit for golfers, especially when playing in less-than-ideal conditions."
RTP Company's TPV-based thermoplastic elastomer material is also fully colorable over a wide spectrum — allowing for colors from earth tones to fluorescents making discs easy to spot on the course and appealing for a variety of player choices.
"We really found a perfect match with RTP Company," McCormack said. "With their material, batches were consistently accurate during every stage of production. This made it easy for us to create a quality product."
Gateway Disc Sports, based in St. Louis, manufactures and sells a unique line of golf discs and player-oriented accessories. For more information, visit www.gdstour.com
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About David
- GatewayDiscs
- St. Louis, MO, United States
- I own and operate Gateway Disc Sports, a disc manufacturing and course design and installation company.