Plans are under way for the new Deadrise Disc Golf at King Carter near Kilmarnock. The driving forces behind the course include, from left, Justin Burke, Saluda’s John and Marsha Jedlinski, and Davy Nichols. Brandon Frazier and Rob Pittman are also part of the planning team. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi)
by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi –
A group of disc golf enthusiasts, including a Saluda couple, are creating a free community course in Lancaster County.
Davy Nichols of White Stone, along with five of his friends and fellow players, are raising money for the new Deadrise Disc Golf at King Carter near Kilmarnock. The course will use the old driving range and part of the ninth hole at the former King Carter Golf Course. Owner Jimmie Carter has donated the land and will maintain the grounds and the Hills Quarter homeowners’ association has given its approval.
“It will be a great family-friendly course,” said Nichols.
To date, the group has raised $4,000 of its goal. To donate, visit their GoFundMe page.
The Deadrise course will be an 18-hole course cut from the old driving range and a portion of hole #9 to encompass 22 acres…
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