Courses...They Are A Changin'

Par 54. Pretty standard in our sport.  The majority of existing courses are all par 3 and can be fairly interchangeable. It is hard to deny the joy I get from playing a new course but there can be a lack of variety.
If you have been following the pro tour of today, Open players combined with the technological advances in discs have made scores in the -15 range per round pretty average. These guys can drive it within the putting circle, slam the chains with their putt and make these holes look like childs play.  As in ball golf, the concept of "Tiger-proofing" disc golf courses are becoming natural. I am all for this.
I am lucky enough to live near Cypress Point Park in Tampa.  It is a par 66 course designed by "The Champ" Ken Climo. We have had this course for about a year now and slowly the additions have been making it a must play for anyone that come close to the area. All new signs have been installed, nice concrete tee pads, and paths that are finially getting "beat in" make it very easy for anyone to play it solo without getting lost. It is a great change of pace showing up and you have 8 par 3's, 8 par 4's, and 2 par 5's. If you just looked at the scorecard it could be a bit intimidating, but once you play it, you realize it isn't too difficult for even novice players to play it. There is only one water hole to play. It is a true test for your skill and your arsenal of plastic. You actually have to throw mid-range discs for up shots.
I truly hope this is the direction we will see with new courses being installed. With most courses being installed in public parks that share land with other park amenities along with many politicians uneducated in the sport, we have to take what little land we can get and just smile. What it will take is enough DGer's taking care of their courses and contributing to keep them clean and safe, along with growing the popularity of the sport. If there is enough of a demand from the tax payers for them, they will have enough pressure to install them. So, when your out playing, take time to pick up some trash. When the bewildered park users see us playing, take the time to promote the game and explain what we are doing. These are the steps we can take to get better opportunities for better courses.