Spring Break
Nine holes not enough for disc golf
Editorial Board
Issue date: 7/10/08 Section: Opinions
Eastern's course is on the open field just north of the University Apartments that, before its opening, used to be mostly empty besides the occasional band or sports camp.
It's easy exercise, because participants don't think about it as a stroll in the park; it's a game and the focus is on doing well.
But because our course is only nine holes, none of which are exceptionally long or difficult, it is less fun than a regular 18-hole course.
Campus recreation estimates adding another nine holes would cost around $15,000.
The department won't put in any more holes until it is brought up to the apportionment board.
It may seem like an inappropriate amount of money to spend on something like a disc golf course, but it would be money well spent. Take a drive south down Fourth street, look to the right after passing the rugby field, and you will see people using the course.
It would be a wise investment, mostly because it is something people want. It will be used, and the evidence is in the disc sales at Positively 4th Street Records, the main disc vendor in Charleston.
"The love of the sport has just gone crazy," said a manager at 4th Street Records, who declined to be identified. He went on to explain that they are almost completely sold out.
"I didn't think I would have to order another group (of discs) until school started."
At present, they will most likely have to place more orders.
So far they have sold upwards of 400 discs, averaging 50-75 a week.
The proof is in the pudding- people play disc golf and it is increasingly popular.
Nine holes just get too easy after a while, and the university should add to the course as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone in the community.
It's easy exercise, because participants don't think about it as a stroll in the park; it's a game and the focus is on doing well.
But because our course is only nine holes, none of which are exceptionally long or difficult, it is less fun than a regular 18-hole course.
Campus recreation estimates adding another nine holes would cost around $15,000.
The department won't put in any more holes until it is brought up to the apportionment board.
It may seem like an inappropriate amount of money to spend on something like a disc golf course, but it would be money well spent. Take a drive south down Fourth street, look to the right after passing the rugby field, and you will see people using the course.
It would be a wise investment, mostly because it is something people want. It will be used, and the evidence is in the disc sales at Positively 4th Street Records, the main disc vendor in Charleston.
"The love of the sport has just gone crazy," said a manager at 4th Street Records, who declined to be identified. He went on to explain that they are almost completely sold out.
"I didn't think I would have to order another group (of discs) until school started."
At present, they will most likely have to place more orders.
So far they have sold upwards of 400 discs, averaging 50-75 a week.
The proof is in the pudding- people play disc golf and it is increasingly popular.
Nine holes just get too easy after a while, and the university should add to the course as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone in the community.
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