Gary Braham, a representative of The Flying Dragon Disc Golf Club, supported by several members of the organization in the audience, gave a presentation to the board asking for permission to install a disc golf course in the city park. Braham said the activity has actually become a “sport” but is also a fun, inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly game that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Braham went on to explain the game and pointed out the mapped route he and the other club members have created, on a large display for the board and attendees to see. Braham said disc golf is a growing sport in high schools and colleges, and there is a growing trend of individuals traveling to various courses around the states, playing in tournaments or just to enjoy the experience.
The installation of the 18-hole disc golf course will be completed by members of the Flying Dragon Disc Golf Club and the funding will come from various sponsors throughout the community. When sponsoring a hole, a sign will be put at the hole, naming the sponsor. Braham told the board if it agreed to the installation, the club hoped to have the first nine holes installed by summer and to work on the next nine holes in the fall.
Braham passed samples of the discs around to the aldermen, some of whom then had questions regarding the installation, clean-up, brush removal and tick control for family protection. Braham as well as others in the audience and Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Wiley provided the board with satisfactory answers. Aldermen Lois Farmer and Fred Catcott threw some practice shots which ended in applause and final approval of the installation.
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