We are in the process of evaluating options for improving the tees at Winter Park. Rubber pads seem to be like the logical, but alos best solution. Concrete is NOT an option. Continuing to resurface the pads with crusher dust is labor and time intensive on a biennial basis nowadays with the increased amount of play we get due to the course recognition.
Rubber pads would be approximately 5'x10' for all 27 blue tees & 14 of the gold tees (it's just how the roll works out), and then 5'x8' for all 27 red tees. (Lots of tees and rubber needed!) Rubber has it's drawbacks though, mainly cost...
We've received samples of all types of rubber, and Flypads seem to be the best quality and surface. However, even with a generous discount of one roll free when we buy 6, we're still looking at $8500. Throw in possibly having the company become a Lifetime Sponsor level for us, and we're still looking at $7500.
So, I'm wondering if through the grapevine and all the extensive disc golf channels that may exist through this networking community, if anyone knows of a course that previously had rubber pads and has since upgraded. If the pads are in good shape, we would definitely consider purchasing them. Or if your pads are just going unused, you could donate them and take a write-off. We'll take any size pads as long as they are in good shape. Shorter ones are fine for red tee, and longer ones always welcome for longer tees.
Can anyone help?
Rubber pads would be approximately 5'x10' for all 27 blue tees & 14 of the gold tees (it's just how the roll works out), and then 5'x8' for all 27 red tees. (Lots of tees and rubber needed!) Rubber has it's drawbacks though, mainly cost...
We've received samples of all types of rubber, and Flypads seem to be the best quality and surface. However, even with a generous discount of one roll free when we buy 6, we're still looking at $8500. Throw in possibly having the company become a Lifetime Sponsor level for us, and we're still looking at $7500.
So, I'm wondering if through the grapevine and all the extensive disc golf channels that may exist through this networking community, if anyone knows of a course that previously had rubber pads and has since upgraded. If the pads are in good shape, we would definitely consider purchasing them. Or if your pads are just going unused, you could donate them and take a write-off. We'll take any size pads as long as they are in good shape. Shorter ones are fine for red tee, and longer ones always welcome for longer tees.
Can anyone help?