Once again into another match!
Welcome to Delaware State Park, just north of Delaware, Ohio, for today's disc golf match at the campground course. This is one of two courses available at Delaware State Park, and is in the area reserved for camping guests. It is a nine-hole course with short, technical holes, which should give our players a break from the rough times they've had recently. There is no map available at the park itself, but the signage makes it fairly easy to follow your way through the course. She has been on an incredible streak; can she keep it up, or will he be able to right the ship? Let's see how they fare:
Course Result:
His Holes: 3
Halved: 6
Her Holes: 0
Course Record: Him 8 - 4 - 12 Her
Holes Record: Him 57 - 74 Her
After a straight forward halved first hole, a missed putt by her allowed him to take hole number two. After trading missed putts on hole 3, she had a chance to tie the score with him having bad tree luck, but a missed putt led to the hole being halved. After trading missed putts on what could have been a par on the 5th, she had another missed putt on the six with cost her another hole. She had a little bad tree and rough luck on the seven while he was able to make par, winning him a third hole. She had a chance to get back in it with him ending up in the rough, but a missed putt for par halved the hole. One final halve brought him a shutout. The shot count was a decent 39-42 in his favor.
He has found a good course to be able to get back in the win column, but can he keep it up? We'll find out next time, but until then, be sure to Follow Your Internal Compass.
Ah, the moment for which we've been waiting is finally here!
Welcome to Powell, Ohio, a northwestern suburb of Columbus, and home to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Founded in 1927, the Columbus Zoo has always had a reputation for one of the most diverse animal collections in the country, even so far as being top rated by several media outlets. The property is situated on nearly a square mile of land, also including a water park and 18-hole golf course. Notable animal promoter Jack Hanna has done a fair amount of work with the Columbus Zoo, helping with its reputation. Despite some issues in the 2010's stemming from inappropriate uses of zoo funds, the zoo has since been re-accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and continues to be a popular place for visitors around the world.
Upon first entry after paying for parking and dealing with their over-the-top security forces, many choices abound for where to go. Heading under the tunnel, the Congo Expedition give view of the zoo's prized gorillas, including a baby recently born as of the time of our visit. Also in the area are Australia and the Islands with several interesting views, along with the seemingly underwhelming Shores and Aquarium, although being one of the few zoos outside of Florida permitted to help with the development of the manatee. Heading back under to the main area, Asia Quest gives a lovely view of tigers, red pandas, and Asian elephants. The North America section had most of it under construction with hardly anything available for exhibit, although if the majestic moose has eluded you, this is the place to find it. The zoo does offer a shuttle between the entrance area and Africa to at least help people get around the construction zone. Africa did not seem all that well laid out, as many of the animals were in the open prairie and difficult to view. The one saving grace to this zoo was Adventure Cove, being able to see the playful sea lions and harbor seals, along with other marine life and a tribute to the work of Jack Hanna.
At the end of the day, although we were very much looking forward to this place, the Columbus Zoo did not live up to the reputation it has garnered in years past. One full day is all you really need to get through the entire menagerie, though be sure you're ready to walk around because it is expansive. Make sure to bring food and drink with you, as the concessions are over-priced well beyond even most of the tourist traps we've visited across the country. Sure, the variety is nice, and it is clear that the staff does well with upkeep, but with a large chunk of the exhibits closed down for one reason or another, and especially at the price customers pay, you'd expect a better value.
Sometimes, your Internal Compass will really push you to go to certain places. Just make sure that expectations aren't set incredibly high, lest you be disappointed in what you find.
Time for another trip to the links!
Welcome to Delaware State Park, just north of Delaware, Ohio, this time at the Gordon Holton Memorial Disc Golf Course for another match between our two competitors. Gordon Holton Memorial is located within the day use area of Delaware State Park, which at the time of playing, does not require an entry fee. The course is named in honor of Gordon Holton, who was an integral member of the Mid-Ohio Organized Disc Golf community before his untimely passing in his early 40's. To commemorate, Delaware State Park had laid a massive 27-hole course, of which 20 holes are generally playable. Our players will be playing the 20 holes using the short tees across two nine-hole matches, with the last two bonus holes listed during the back nine match. Up first, though, is the front nine. How did they do?
Course Result:
His Holes: 3
Halved: 4
Her Holes: 2
Course Record: Him 9 - 4 - 12 Her
Holes Record: Him 60 - 76 Her
Holes 1 and 2 each saw good shot placement from him, allowing him to win both holes. However, hole 3 saw him in the rough, allowing her to win the hole. More bad luck in the rough severely cost him on four, as a potential win for him turned into a win for her, and a tie match. It wouldn't be even for long, as a missed putt from her on the fifth allowed him to take the lead. She could have had a chance to make par on the sixth, but a couple of missed putts meant a halved hole. Hole seven saw what almost became the first lost disc as a shot in the water led to a penalty, but the disc was able to be recovered, along with her ability to scramble for a halved hole. He would be able to hold the last two holes to a halve, each at one over par, giving him the victory. The shot count was even at 45-all, as a result of a two-stroke win on the third for her.
He has come back to win two in a row; can he sweep the course? We'll find out next time, but until then, be sure to Follow Your Internal Compass.
We're back to finish up this course!
Welcome to Delaware State Park, just north of Delaware, Ohio, this time at the Gordon Holton Memorial Disc Golf Course to finish the course with another match between our two competitors. We've already previously covered this course during the front nine. Again, there will be a two-hole bonus section that will be added to the back nine for the final score. With that out of the way, how did our players do?
Course Result:
His Holes: 1
Halved: 2
Her Holes: 6
Bonus Holes:
His Holes: 0
Halved: 0
Her Holes: 2
Total:
His Holes: 1
Halved: 2
Her Holes: 8
Course Record: Him 9 - 4 - 13 Her
Holes Record: Him 61 - 84 Her
After a typical halved hole 10, some time in the rough cost him, as despite each trading missed putts, she took hole 11. The twelfth hole, otherwise known as "G" on the course, saw another halve. Things started going downhill for him, as on official hole 12, he had two penalties from shots in the out-of-bounds dry stream bed, leading her to take the win despite each having a missed putt. He would miss again on 13, causing him to lose yet another hole to her. Despite misses on 14, some bad tree luck led to her taking yet another win. The shutout would not be, though, as she found herself in the rough on 15, giving him the win. It wouldn't be for long, as a penalty on 16 from another dry river bed cost him the chance to halve, as she took the hole. The 17 saw him make a wild tee shot where he'd never be able to recover, combined with bad tree luck, as despite a missed putt from her, she was able to take it.
The bonus holes start at 18, where he found himself in the rough, allowing her to take the win on the hole. The course has no official "hole 19", as the 20th hole is hole 20, and missed putts from him gave her yet another win. The shot count was 46-54 in her favor on the back nine, and 8-11 in her favor on the bonus holes.
She was able to split the series and maintain her course lead. Will she be able to keep it? Find out next time, but until then, be sure to Follow Your Internal Compass.
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