surprise course in the area

[bobsatter]

Well not sure if anyone knows but, there is another DG course in the area. I will only say that it is in a Dirt bike riding park. I was out riding on Satterday and rode right by the baskets. I will be contacting them to find out the ins and outs on the course!
Does anyone know where I am talking about? If not I will wait until talking to the owners to figure out why no one knows about it. They may want to keep it that way but, I hope not. Funny thing is that it is very close to the new course. hint, hint
Anyone?????

[Tim Keith]

Bob I don't know of any rideing tracks in the trussville area, there ary places that people ride but not tracks, clue me in on this.

TK

[bobsatter]

you are right TK when I said close, I suppose it would be about 3 exits North of the Tville exit and would be more in Springville and it is not Jerry's course. It is about 700 ac. and is varied terrain. Call me and you maybe of some helpout there.:D

[Marc D]

Are y'all talking about the Crosspoint course ? It is just north of Trussville, really the Argo area. It shows up on the PDGA course directory, but only when you are using the "Google Map" search. It's tricky though, because the "basket" is almost directly behind the Civitan Park "basket". It is affiliated with CrossPoint Baptist Church. The course info is below. Hope this helps !

CrossPoint
Trussville, Alabama 35173
Course Established: 2005
Record Last Modified: 2006-04-23 07:00:42
Description: Built on a hillside - many elevation changes.
Holes: 9 DISCatcher
Tee Type: Grass

Course Length: N/A

Directions: I-59 to Argo exit 148, CrossPoint is right next to interstate.
Course Zip: 35173
Contact: Ross Higgins
Home: (205) 661-2131
Work: (205) 655-0364

[drdisc]

I think that Crossppoint church course. has been pulled.
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[Tim Keith]

I saw the youth minister at civitan park, and he said they have pulled the course because of new construction, so do drive up there for nothing.

TK

[Rondpitt]

Isn't Ross (and his dad) the same guy that helped Joe Thacker put in the course at GW? I am rather sure he helped with tee pads also.

What happened to the kite store dude that helped? Howard Something??? Does he still play?


Ron Pittman

[drdisc]

Ron, you are correct on both people. The church course was pulled to facilitate more construction. The Kite Store closed years ago. He never really played much. But, he was a pretty neat guy, and sold a lot of discs.
As for Bob's secret course, it is a work in progress and might have 18 holes by spring time. Right now you can go up there and rent a motcross bike and ride for miles on some cool trails.
The web site is <ridgeline.com > ?. Maybe Tim can tell us.?
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[bobsatter]

It is in springville area and baskets are out there but appears to be hard to find your way around. Still some of the best land in the area with endless potential.

[bobsatter]

After riding this weekend at the ridge the word is that they will be buying Jerry's baskets and completing the 18 hole course in the near future. They are in the process of building lakes and other hazards for the course. I will say that this land is very nice and has endless potential.
The only downside is that it cost 5 bucks just to get in but, when was the last time you played ball golf for a fin?

[Thomas M]

Do they have dirtbikes I can rent to ride out here?

[bobsatter]

Do they have dirtbikes I can rent to ride out here?
They do but I am unsure of the price. maybe the website cause no one answers the phone during the week. May have something to do with all them deer stands everywhere. One dashed right out in front of me:eek:

[bobsatter]

Well the 18 baskets are in the ground at the RIDGE in Springville! The course is fairly well marked but, if you go on a riding day you better be on the lookout as some of the holes cross the kids track.
I did talk to the owner and we discussed that it needed some tweaking around the track. They have a bright future up there as they seem to be doing lots of projects at one time.

You can check them out on the web but, there is no mention of the course.
ridgeriding.com

[Tim Keith]

Bob, is the course open for play, and is it open on weekends only?

TK

[bobsatter]

Since I did not ask I am not 100% sure but, ANYONE can get onto the property for $5. Since I just had shoulder surgery I played a few holes sidearm and never had any problems. I will call them and see!
Happy new year!

[drdisc]

What is the web address?
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[i2rt]

http://ridgeriding.com/

[bobsatter]

they also have a forum on there and I am sure if we started some chatter it would let them know there is an interest. They have cabins and the works!

[bobsatter]

the course is open for play and I am in the process of setting them up with discs to have forsale at the entrance. They have added benches and they seem to be working hard on making it better!

[Tim Keith]

Is it weekends only, or can you play during the week?

TK

[i2rt]

Below is an email I sent to The Ridge last week. Their response sounds like they haven't opend the course yet and that it may be for campers only.

On Thu, January 4, 2007 3:19 pm, i2rt@aim.com wrote:
Hi,
First let me say that it looks like you are creating a great recreational facility at "The Ridge.". I wish you the best of luck with all that you do.
I am a member of Disc Golf Birmingham and I was hoping to get some info on the use of your new disc golf course. I don't see any info on your web site so I was wondering whether the course was open for use. I was also wondering if the course was going to be open during the week? Have you established what your fees are going to be? Last, do you have any idea what the cabins are going to cost per day?

You might want to consider going to the DGB web site http://www.discgolfbirmingham.com/ and post any info you want to get out to the local disc golf community. Birmingham has a very active disc golf community and I am sure if you post any info on the site, you will get plenty of disc golfers at the course.

Again, best of luck with "The Ridge" and I hope to be up to see you soon.

Thanks,
Bill Thornton
(248) 361-0532
i2rt@aol.com


The disc golf course is still a work in progress and not quite finished.
We really just built it so that the campers would have something to do after riding. We haven't made any decisions on if we are going to open it up to non-riders or if it would be open during the week. You can find the cabin rental information on our website under the camping page.
http://www.ridgeriding.com/camping.htm

Thanks,
Josh White
The Ridge, LLC

[bobsatter]

Bill, that maybe before I talked with him. I was there 2 days ago and am helping them getting discs for display and retail. We also discussed people playing there and many other details. He said anyone is welcome to come play the course. Yes it is a work in progress."not being negative but needs some D" And some of the holes are right over the Pee wee track and it is a good thing the kids where helmets! There is a 5 dollar non riding fee. They are not open during the week!!!! Execpt some Fridays and I think that is for gold members only.
I will be back there on Friday and Saturday and will keep you posted. I also mentioned to him about us going on there forum and posting there. It maybe faster than emails.

Bob

[i2rt]

Sounds good Bob.
Hope to make it up that way one day to check everything out.
It certainly would be nice to have someplace else to play even if it is pay-to-play.

[Jebb]

I also mentioned to him about us going on there forum and posting there. It maybe faster than emails.

Bob
cool, I registered about a week ago - just waiting to be activated.

[bobsatter]

was back out there over the weekend and played a few hole with the owners. They are excited about the interest in there course and I am talking with Josh about weekday play. It is playable on weekends for now. I will keep you posted.

[bobsatter]

Played with the owners which are 2 brothers named Josh. The course is now well marked and rather fun with a lot of variety. In the summer when the apples and other vine fruit are ripe there will be sevral holes with food on site:D

They are open Friday, Sat. and Sunday 9 am till dark. They willing be selling discs there in a few weeks so, help support them if you can.

[Justin L]

2 brothers named Josh

Ok....there has to be a story behind that...

I can't be the only one wondering about this....

[Thomas M]

"This is my brother Josh and my other brother Josh"

[Putts With A Fist]

Probably the same person...what kind of fruit was on those trees?...;)

[bobsatter]

apples and blue berries:p

Well you got me on the 2 Josh's. Honestly I forgetz tha otha guys name.
Still they are great guys and fun to play with. I even played the whole course with an H2. Never even seen one before in my life.

[Putts With A Fist]

blue berry trees, eh? sounds neat. I like that one hole that has the candy cane slide at the end too. This isn't the official word but I also think the baskets are edible.

[bobsatter]

I did say vine fruit:cool: Maybe they where bushes and the Brothers where umpalumpa's:confused:

[Glen Iris Southpaw]

am I having a flashback or is that almost a mushroom moment there:D

[dnr24]

Has anyone else been here recently? I have been thinking of going camping with some friends at the ridge and to play a little disc golf.

[tahoeturk]

Isn't Ross (and his dad) the same guy that helped Joe Thacker put in the course at GW? I am rather sure he helped with tee pads also.

What happened to the kite store dude that helped? Howard Something??? Does he still play?


Ron Pittman

Howard is currently working as a librarian at the Emmitt Oneal Library in Mountain Brook.