Cement Tee Pads

[underpar24]

Is there any new information about getting cement Tee pads at Houston area courses. I just don't see how a town with as many corses as Houston has, doesn't have cement tee pads. I think that this would easily bring the ratings of our courses up a notch or two.

[duffyskin]

Though a great thought I don't see that ever happening because the city cannot justify it because of the expense and the fact we live in what's considered dry hard soiled climate. Have you ever tried to mix concrete half a mile away from water and electricity? It would take no less then 20 80lb bags to do one box. I used to hate concrete tboxes but as I got older and more capable of breaking an ankle I have had a change of heart. Let me know if anyone ever tries to take on building some and needs a hand.

[underpar24]

yes i have no problem helping out. i mean i would be willing to donate and do the manual labor required to build these pads. i just wonder if we are allowed to build them.

[Suemac]

Over the years, attempts have been made to bring concrete boxes to Houston courses. Our efforts historically, even with us providing labor/materials fell of deaf ears.


HOWEVER, that is in the process of changing.


Think positive thoughts and let your city leaders know your thoughts.

And stay tuned, I am pretty sure your help might be needed in the near future.

[ChrisMacG]

Our plan for TLV DGC was to eventually have cement tee pads on all the regular tees however we're been getting feedback from players that they'd like to see reprocessed rubber mats. Having never thrown on these mats I'm curious as to how they feel, especially in wet weather.

[underpar24]

I have played on them and they are better then not but they just aren't as good as cement. Also if the rubber mats aren't laid very well then they will have puddles on them and it gets kind of annoying. I think that if you are going to do something that cement is the best route. i am sure that the majority of disc golfers would want to have cement pads more then rubber.

[Suemac]

Is that the person trying to sell you the pads?

Ask anyone that plays Bear Branch in The Woodlands. They have them, and they can give you an ear full of commentary. And, I bet they would overwhelmingly vote for concrete over flypads.

If concrete is properly textured, and installed, it is FAR SUPERIOR to any pad I've ever played off of.

[Smokin' Joe]

Bear Branch has newly installed pads, I've heard. Haven't played there lately.

[LOU18132]

As wet as most Houston area courses are most of the year, if you play in cleats for traction in the fairways, concrete tees are deadly in cleats.
Just on more thing to consider.

[underpar24]

if someone were to be wearing cleats on a rubber pad, don't you think it would tear the rubber up. Maybe people wearing cleats should just drive from the side of the pads (cement or rubber). This is not an issue for me since i do not wear cleats. i just think it would be worse to get rubber pads and then have them get destroyed by cleats.