Course Baggers

[DFrah]

i have nothing profound to add other than it comes with the territory

This is a lie, good sir.

plenty of times i have thought "what the hell am i doin this for" and "this isnt fun anymoar"

it comes and goes peaks and valleys

its hard to keep the momentum and motivation goin when your on your 10th shitty school course of the day in middle of no where

then you play a banger course or a hidden gem and its like you hit the jackpot

i also just like the experience of driving around and seeing shit i normally wouldnt see and just driving is therapeutic for me its kind of like a cultural lesson to see other ways of life or terrain

i love it but most people will say they just want to hit the best of the best on road trips and i get that

gotta bag em all plus it makes your personal map look sweet and like you achieved something and somewhat keeps track of all my travels around the us since i play where ever i go

This is so relevant to how I was feeling last night when I typed that. Especially the parts I bolded and underlined.

I mean, you played this course so you probably remember what it was like. Wakefield Marenisco School I built part of this trip itinerary around making sure that I played that course. But in looking up stuff to do in that area, I saw the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore which I had never really heard much about despite living in MI my whole life. So I decided to take most of a day and check that out (I coulda also returned to Highbridge which also would have been a great option, or done other bagging). I know it's not necessarily exactly what you meant, but I never would have explored around the Apostle Islands if that crappy school course in Wakefield would not have popped up.

 

[DFrah]

DG has led me to all kinds of places that I would have had no reason to explore otherwise. I'll be talking to someone randomly and they'll mention where they're from and I'll think to myself "I've played the shitty 9er in your town" lol.

This happens to me all the time too

 

[Mike C]

ive never had that problem maybe its just you

Well most people don't haul a camera and tripod with them. When I'm playing a regular round idc about that stuff, I'll skip around as needed and even loop through the course a second time a lot of times.

That said my last round there was someone filming them doing putting practice on hole 18. 75' from them....dedicated practice basket. That was cool, lol.

 

[Countchunkula]

This happens to me all the time too

There's something like 100 different Chicago suburbs and it feels like at least 50 of 'em have a shitty 9er.

 

[Olorin]

Short answer: Nope

PG, you are a Beast and amazing. I'm 64 and there is no way that I could ever get by on the minimal amount of sleep that you do. I doubt that many of the young bucks on here could do that either. You are the quintessential focused and (dare I say) "driven" (pun most definitely intended) course collector!

 

[DFrah]

PG, you are a Beast and amazing. I'm 64 and there is no way that I could ever get by on the minimal amount of sleep that you do. I doubt that many of the young bucks on here could do that either. You are the quintessential focused and (dare I say) "driven" (pun most definitely intended) course collector!

Agree 100%! I'm 30 which I imagine makes me one of the youngest regulars on here. I could not do what PG does. No way.

 

[ejvogie]

Bagging trip from KC to StL at the end of next month. I'll need maybe 20 courses apart from that to reach my goal of 300 total by year's end. A bit unlikely, but doable, I hope. Currently sitting at 258

 

[Pizza God]

Don't get me wrong, It's probably not good for me to do what I do.

I am really really driven. I can't explain it. I sometimes feel like I am going to drop and it does take me longer to play the courses later in the day. I do bring my cart and will sit in the shade and rest for a few min every few holes.

While I would like to get 8 hours of sleep a night, I don't have a history of this, I have always been a "night owl" and not a morning person.

I did quit video games. I use to play them all night and average about 4 hours of sleep a night. These days I get 6-8 on a normal night unless I open the next day.

Last night I stayed up to 6am (worked on a project at my store, then went home and watched a movie) I slept till 2pm and headed to work. I did this so it will be easier to drive 7 hours tonight. If things go as planned, I will hit 10 courses, 3 18's and 7 9's. I am hitting 2 of the 18's early in the morning when it is still "cool" then little 9 hole courses all the way up to Nebraska and back. (crossing the boarder to hit one NE, the other 9 are KS) The last course I am hitting is the last 18 hole course at the end of my day. I will have had an hour of driving to get to it and if my agenda time is right, will have over 2 hours till sunset to play it. But its a nearly 500 mile drive home from there. This might be my longest trip yet milage wise.

I have my water in the freezer, 8 Liters. I already picked up some "energy bars" that are low sugar (I am diabetic) I hope to leave by 11pm tonight and should get home around 4am on Friday morning. (I figured in a 2 hour nap) But as long as I make it home safe, that is all I care about. I will sleep as long as my body needs it. I have had drives I pulled over 3 times to take naps on. My biggest concern is the heat. It's suppose to be 100 tomorrow. Hoping the courses have shade.

 

[elmexdela]

Bagging trip from KC to StL at the end of next month. I'll need maybe 20 courses apart from that to reach my goal of 300 total by year's end. A bit unlikely, but doable, I hope. Currently sitting at 258

thats a course baggers paradise route

i have been to kcmo at least 4 times and it still looks like i havent even played the area they have soooo many courses

 

[Pizza God]

Bagging trip from KC to StL at the end of next month. I'll need maybe 20 courses apart from that to reach my goal of 300 total by year's end. A bit unlikely, but doable, I hope. Currently sitting at 258

If you don't hit Harmony Bends and Eagle Crossing, you will be missing out. Eagle Crossing is not open early in the week, make sure you book your tee time and someone will be there.

I was the first tee time person of the day I played it (for course 1500) and they called me saying they might be running late at noon. I was at a course nearby playing #1499.

In a few weeks I plan on hitting Harmony Bend for course #1600.

 

[playrecords]

i have nothing profound to add other than it comes with the territory

plenty of times i have thought "what the hell am i doin this for" and "this isnt fun anymoar"

it comes and goes peaks and valleys

its hard to keep the momentum and motivation goin when your on your 10th shitty school course of the day in middle of no where

then you play a banger course or a hidden gem and its like you hit the jackpot

i also just like the experience of driving around and seeing shit i normally wouldnt see and just driving is therapeutic for me its kind of like a cultural lesson to see other ways of life or terrain

i love it but most people will say they just want to hit the best of the best on road trips and i get that

gotta bag em all plus it makes your personal map look sweet and like you achieved something and somewhat keeps track of all my travels around the us since i play where ever i go

I like this post a lot but would just like to add that for me the further I travel from home the more I've been of the "let's play the best of the best" camp. My few trips to the North East US did not yield a ton of courses played, but got some great ones in. Mostly due to how many great courses vs. how little time.

Closer to home I will play them all. Had my share of days of garbage 9'ers but usually find something redeeming in each course (or if not for sure in each day). Even the lousy elementary school course sometimes will be made fun with a made up a weird mando to keep it interesting (through the fieldgoals, or through the batting cages etc.)

Took a trip last October to the Black Hills of SD which yielded probably my best balance of DG and sight seeing. Fun drives, Mount Rushmore, Buffalo Roundup... Hoping to replicate that balance soon on my UT, NV, AZ trip. Looking forward to seeing those national parks in southern Utah... Will most likely play some filler courses as the high level courses are few to choose from.

Would like to echo the amazing aspect of driving around through the countryside on these trips. I've seen a lot of the country that I wouldn't have by taking the rural routes to so many courses.

 

[Surge5]

Bagging trip from KC to StL at the end of next month. I'll need maybe 20 courses apart from that to reach my goal of 300 total by year's end. A bit unlikely, but doable, I hope. Currently sitting at 258

What KC courses are you bagging? I'm local if you've got any question marks in the area.

I also happen to manage a hotel on the east side of KC if you need a spot to crash for cheap.

 

[EspressoPatronum]

It's amazing how when I'm on a DG trip I can get 5-6 hours of sleep on an air mattress in the back of my car and still feel GREAT. Yes, I'm tired when I wake up for all of 15 minutes and then I start driving again at 4:30-5 AM to not waste daylight. I feel so alive and the time outdoors just gives me an energy I shouldn't have with all the miles I'm hiking up and down. I'm 34; I hope I can still do it in 30 years but I already feel more tired than 10 years ago! Disc golf keeps me younger than home improvement does.

I resonate with a lot of what @Pizza God is saying, but it seems like we are on different schedules. I'm definitely more of an early bird than a night owl, though sometimes I try to cheat and do both with poor results.

 

[ejvogie]

What KC courses are you bagging? I'm local if you've got any question marks in the area.

I also happen to manage a hotel on the east side of KC if you need a spot to crash for cheap.

Not sure. I just stop when the caravan stops and get out to frolf.

I think we're staying near the airport a night or 2 and then the south(west?) side, another night or 2, but I can bring this up to the group to see what they think.

 

[PieMethod]

How long after you all get back from a trip before you're already planning your next route? I've literally only just got home 4 hours ago and im already scouting out the areas around my parents and in-laws for next year. I've also started working out different routes within my home state of Florida to be able to bag everything listed within a 5 hour round trip.

I haven't wanted to play like this in years (hence my join date, but lack of participation), and I'm stoked to get bit by the bug again.

 

[EspressoPatronum]

I think after 4 days of nonstop disc golf and/or hiking im ready to be home for at least a day or two - then I start writing reviews which inevitable leads to looking up new courses. I wish sometimes I was only 5 hours away from home, but getting out there is the fun of it. Trips I take now I routinely end up 10-12 hours away from home. Lots of driving.

 

[wolfhaley]

Usually not too long. I'll write some reviews for a few days/week then I'm back to browsing the map. I already have my next three planned out as of now. Plus two other rough ideas.

 

[DFrah]

I played course #200 yesterday on my way home from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Blissfest DGC near the top of the Lower Peninsula.

Not a destination course, but it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It was a solid course in a peaceful, secluded setting. Just me and nature. After what I said about burning out a few days ago, playing there was refreshing. The course reminded me why I got so hooked on playing disc golf in the first place.

 

[ru4por]

I played course #200 yesterday on my way home from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Blissfest DGC near the top of the Lower Peninsula.

Not a destination course, but it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It was a solid course in a peaceful, secluded setting. Just me and nature. After what I said about burning out a few days ago, playing there was refreshing. The course reminded me why I got so hooked on playing disc golf in the first place.

For sure. Bliss is indeed a friendly walk through some beautiful pines.

 

[pmay5]

Hoping to replicate that balance soon on my UT, NV, AZ trip. Looking forward to seeing those national parks in southern Utah... Will most likely play some filler courses as the high level courses are few to choose from.

I was in that area last fall, Bryce Canyon is an easy visit, when we were there, you can drive to the end of the park, then hit all the overlooks on the way back to see the best sites, pretty easy to do from the car. Zion on the other hand, uses Shuttle buses most of the year, so you have to ride that in, pick your hike, then shuttle back out, kind of time consuming. The Dinosaur museum in St. George was pretty cool.

The course in Springdale (Zion) had waterline construction when I was there, but was able to play "most" of the holes. Toquerville, was an easy short 9er to bag (not too far off the highway), Grandpa's Pond is the best in the St. George area, Pine View had flood control construction going on (probably done by now), Mathis is a pretty good 9er right in St.George.