Historic Disc Golf Course Officially Opens in Semmes, Alabama
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The city of Semmes, Alabama marked a significant milestone in its sports history with the grand opening of The Admiral Disc Golf Course on January 21st, 2017. This highly anticipated event was preceded by a sneak peek held on November 6th, 2016, where over 250 players from across five states and the local Mobile area got a glimpse of what's to come.
The course, designed by John Houck, a renowned Disc Golf Hall of Fame member and Master Designer, boasts an impressive par 65 with three sets of tees catering to different skill levels. The Admiral Disc Golf Course is not just about technical challenges; its scenic beauty, complete with two ponds and subtle topography changes, will leave players awestruck.
The brainchild of HouckDesign, the course has been in development for several months, with a team of 17 skilled workers from Semmes' Public Works department putting in thousands of hours to bring it to life. According to Public Works Director Jason Franklin, the original plan was to close the course after the sneak peek event but, due to the overwhelming response and demand, The Admiral is now open for public play every Saturday.
The City of Semmes Economic Development Chair Tina Davis expressed her enthusiasm for introducing disc golf as a new recreational activity in the city. "We're looking forward to bringing PDGA events and introducing the sport into local school districts," she stated during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
To further boost tourism and support the local economy, the Semmes Chamber of Commerce is working with a local businessman to establish a disc golf retail store in Semmes. The economic impact of this venture is expected to be significant, as acknowledged by Davis who has reached out to the Department of Tourism to maximize the opportunities.
The Admiral Disc Golf Course's grand opening was made even more special with the announcement of a PDGA C-Tier event scheduled for January 21st, 2017. Founding members of the Semmes Disc Golf Club, Jason Weaver, Justin Dyess, and Joseph Sikes, were on hand to welcome players from across the region.
For those who missed out on the sneak peek or want to be a part of this historic moment, spots are still available for the HouckDesign Circular Skies Over Semmes Grand Opening Tournament. Players can register now through The Disc Golf Scene website and get ready to experience one of John Houck's most impressive creations yet.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/historic-100th-john-houck-disc-golf-course-installed-semmes-alabama