Opinions on THIS basket placement

[JNichols]

Even FlyBoy near Atlanta has a sunken basket.

Any Pics? O.O I have seen Mucho Flyboy coverage (Thank You Billy Crump) and I do NOT remember a sunkin' basket hole....

 

[mikeykline]

I love this putt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDSbP_yLtsw#t=6m49s

HA! That is awesomely terrible.

First thought-mistake, edit crop.

Second thought-who did this. they should be punished.

Meh, I think its a cool addition to a course, like a hanging basket/raised basket, a lowered basket would require a different approach than you are used to. Bring it on.

 

[Cgkdisc]

Any Pics? O.O I have seen Mucho Flyboy coverage (Thank You Billy Crump) and I do NOT remember a sunkin' basket hole....

I think it was hole 22 or 23 in the layout I played several years ago. It was right after the shorter runway hole playing downhill toward the hangar.

 

[DavidSauls]

Any Pics? O.O I have seen Mucho Flyboy coverage (Thank You Billy Crump) and I do NOT remember a sunkin' basket hole....

I think it was hole 22 or 23 in the layout I played several years ago. It was right after the shorter runway hole playing downhill toward the hangar.

Flyboy is ever-evolving. There are currently 2, partially-overlapping 18 holes layouts, or a 27 hole layout that includes all of the older layout plus the first 9 of the newer Viper layout. The sunken basket is currently the first hole of the Viper, or the 19th hole of the 27-hole layout.

It may not have been in older videos because it may not have been created at the time those were shot. Or it might have been created, but not used (it's right next to the hangar, so it could have been just a sideshow). Just speculation, as I've only been there during the last 2 years.

 

[Gblambert]

https://youtu.be/eiwzDdBL4is

Each of the 18 holes at the Flying Armadillo mini course includes a different "gimmick". Examples include a sunken basket, an elevated basket (lighthouse) and everything in between. The hole that has been aced more often than any other is the sunken basket. Most players consider it to be the easiest hole on the mini course.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

I like it but having played on a sunken basket i dont think it adds much challenge.

 

[tallpaul]

Sunken basket adds a "deuce or die" element to a hole. However many shots are designed to get to the pin; you have to slide yours in on first try, of the putt stage, to "keep pace" with the field.

Kind of adds a ball golf element as well; as you can almost hit it; but end up with your "slide putt" sitting on the edge; but not quite falling in.

I've played the Flyboy hole more than once. Don't remember if the Hippodrome one was in when I played there. At a course like Flyboy, where deuces are tough to come by, it grants a nice opportunity to get one. So, it works there; IMHO.

 

[Jay Dub]

Trophy Lakes has one, and I feel exactly the same. It's fun. Two in one state are probably enough.

Though, beyond a certain age, it can be a pain retrieving made shots. And by "pain" I mean, well, pain.

This would be my biggest complaint/problem. Although I think I would like this better than elevated baskets.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

You old guys with your facy carts just need one of these:

Why bend over to pickup any disc?!

 

[grotto]

Basket seems like it might be fun, but I think it would be harder if the bottom of the basket was at ground level, not the rim. I don't really like the slide it in option.

 

[jcrab66]

I think it was hole 22 or 23 in the layout I played several years ago. It was right after the shorter runway hole playing downhill toward the hangar.

It was 22 prior to the new layout

 

[BustedRunningShoes]

I've played the sunken basket at Trophy Lakes. Honestly torn about it, because Trophy Lakes does an excellent job at utilizing the given space to maximize the disc golf utilization, but that hole feels a bit gimmicky. That being said, missing a putt is basically impossible.

 

[Halcón]

IMO, this should not be allowed in tournament play, just because the disc can be slid or rolled into the target. I'm all for target golf, and every kind of catching device for casual rounds. Go crazy and have fun. But for tourneys, there needs to be more standardization. You could even go so far as to say no more elevated, or hanging baskets.

 

[DavidSauls]

. That being said, missing a putt is basically impossible.

Impossible? Obviously, you've never seen me putting on one of these things.

 

[Tim_the_Enchanter]

Hah, as luck would have it, the washing machine flooded and soaked a box of old magazines I had on the floor. At the bottom of the box were a bunch of old disc golf magazines, one of which had a picture of the hole I was trying to think of earlier. I was a little off the mark, it's actually in Potsdam, Germany.

 

[JNichols]

IMO, this should not be allowed in tournament play, just because the disc can be slid or rolled into the target. I'm all for target golf, and every kind of catching device for casual rounds. Go crazy and have fun. But for tourneys, there needs to be more standardization. You could even go so far as to say no more elevated, or hanging baskets.

So, you want every shot to be the Same and to become monotonous? I can't Honestly CANNOT imagine doing away with Elevated baskets for tourney play....

 

[JNichols]

Hah, as luck would have it, the washing machine flooded and soaked a box of old magazines I had on the floor. At the bottom of the box were a bunch of old disc golf magazines, one of which had a picture of the hole I was trying to think of earlier. I was a little off the mark, it's actually in Potsdam, Germany.

This is actually kinda Pretty, in my mind. Looks like FUN. :hfive:

 

[Steve West]

You old guys with your facy carts just need one of these:

Why bend over to pickup any disc?!

Those don't work except on a tombstoned disc.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

I dunno... ive picked up some pretty sketchy **** from behind the dyer and discs hanging from wall above office desk.

Wedge that side under the lip and grip! you old peeps need to keep the sparks sparking.

 

[Halcón]

So, you want every shot to be the Same and to become monotonous? I can't Honestly CANNOT imagine doing away with Elevated baskets for tourney play....

I never said that every shot should be the same. Having a tournament standard for the height of the basket off the ground, or "playing surface" would not be a bad thing. That's all I'm really saying.