from Gregg Hosfeld - original Canyon course designer and OG Florida disc god
"A lawsuit has been filed that has the entire disc golf community in a rage.
I have an affiliation with both sides of this.
I designed the OG version of the course in question. And, although I've played no real part in the last decade, (not by choice) it is still a big part of me. NO ONE understands how special that place is more than me. Despite having to watch from the sidelines, the purchase of the property by 'McCease' is the best thing to happen to Florida disc golf since the Canyon's inception.
(OK... the FFT was pretty darn good)
Conversely, I've also been involved with the plaintiff's project. Last week, I worked a few 12+ hour days on the upcoming project; believing that it will give newer players a bit of insight into how DG got where it is now.
I'm not a spokesperson for anyone other than my company. But, I will say that TT has always treated me with a great deal of respect and is allowing me to work on highlighting Florida's disc sports history, much of which is rapidly falling into obscurity.
I can only say that until he can legally make an official statement, the bile will likely continue to run fast and deep.
...Whenever I invest myself fully into something, just when it is about to hit full stride, life finds a way to rip it from my grasp.
Along with Brad Augsberger, and many other eager volunteers, we built the OG Gran Canyon course, which became a course that (nearly) every top-level touring pro listed in their to 3 to 5 courses in the world. (In that era).
The property sold and I had to pull out all of the equipment. It was gut-wrenching.
...I'm not privy to ALL of the info, but my understanding of it isn't what nearly everyone thinks.
Out of respect for everyone involved, I really can't say more on the subject, other than these things truly make me question why I continually put myself out there... time and time again... only to get *****~slapped by circumstances completely out of my control.
Plenty of people will be happy to jump onto the "I told ya so" bandwagon.
I was also told that 'wasting time' on developing the canyon course, for zero $$, was also a bad idea. For my wallet, yes. But look at the enjoyment it has created over the years, with or without my continued involvement.
TT has also been told that he should give up on the Florida Disc Golf Hall of Fame Museum because it won't be a money maker. But, it's a passion project that he's been keen to see through... for the love of not just disc golf, but all disc sports.
I fully realize that some of you are scoffing~up~blood at this statement. I can also tell you that some of the people pointing fingers aren't exactly doing so from a place of lily-white piety.
The politics of Frisbee, particularly in Florida, has always gotten low and petty.
I'm absolutely heartbroken on so many fronts right now."
