Quote from: discglfr on March 25, 2008, 10:03:13 PM
I'm not here to 'hijack' the thread but I do want to let people know that the GMO (Greater Milwaukee Open) B-Tier now has CFR Destroyers on hand as well.
The event date is May 17/18. We will be playing a very challenging Dretzka layout and the only thing to be determined is if the Adv Men will play on Saturday or on Sunday. Otherwise the Pros are playing Saturday while the Ams are playing Sunday.
Hi Terry:
So it's a split-day tournament, with both rounds both days at Dretzka? The way it's set up on PDGA implies that it's a single two-day tournament.
The PDGA site sometimes isn't all that clear. That might be the fault of the td and it might be a fault of the system. Either way...I'm looking at this:
ALL Professional divisions compete on Saturday - 2 rounds of intense golf at Dretzka. 27 hole rounds. Their event is done.
Amateur divisions compete on Sunday - 2 rounds of not quite as intense golf at Dretzka. 27 hole rounds. Their event is done.
As I mentioned earlier - I just can't seem to place the ADV MEN (MA1) division. Part of me wants to even out the field sizes and have them on Saturday yet I feel like if you want to talk trash about just how big your gun (and game) are then you could always double dip and play Pro on Saturday then Adv on Sunday. I am open to creative suggestions for people that want to do that. The course on Sunday will NOT be as intense as Saturday's course I can tell you that right now. Long tees and long pins would take 3 days to complete with some ams.
Whenever the Advanced Men do play - they will be playing for spots at the US AM Nationals!
Suggestions? Thoughts? Ideas?
For the first time in many years we'll actually have use of the chalet for the GMO. That was used during Worlds but it's never been used for 'regular' events before. It will be great no matter what the weather brings us. I have 2 different logos out there now and there might even be more on the way.
PS - Once I figure out when the Advanced Men will play then I'll submit something that makes it more clear on the PDGA Tour page - thanks for pointing that out.
I would like to see Advanced play on Saturday. That would give some of us the opportunity to play two days.
If you split Advanced from the rest of the amateur divisions you will get alot more repeat players than if you split them from the Pros. There are only a couple guys that would decide to play Pro and Advanced, but there are probably 10+ that might play intermed./advanced. Playing Pro and Advanced is just too much of a financial committment to 1 event for most players.
Sounds like the Discontinuum peeps have spoken on the matter and it all seems to make good sense. I just needed a little extra push one way or another.
Adv will play Saturday along with ALL PRO divisions. The next question is: do they get to play from the super long tees BOTH rounds or just one round?
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
Ter
PS - San Marino Rocs with a SWEET GMO stamp should be arriving at my door on Friday the 28th. Let me know if you are interested in me reserving any for you. There is a limited supply of them.
Quote from: Tom McManus on March 27, 2008, 03:42:55 AM
I would like to see Advanced play on Saturday. That would give some of us the opportunity to play two days.
ADV should have to play longs both rounds if open is!
Is that because the adv players are as good as the pro players? If that's the logic then I'd say ... why aren't those adv players playing open?
I do like the idea of the adv playing the long course but at the same time that's a huge benefit to adv players that have big arms (which I think Jason would call himself) and I don't know if that's fair either. Pros don't have a choice because their pros and they should be playing the toughest layouts. Advanced on the other hand aren't (allegedly) at that pro caliber yet so I like having one very tough course and then one course that's still just pretty tough.
I'm still up for arguments one way or another. Let me hear'em guys!
Ter
Quote from: skipache on March 28, 2008, 01:59:19 PM
ADV should have to play longs both rounds if open is!
Quote from: discglfr on March 27, 2008, 09:51:02 PM
PS - San Marino Rocs with a SWEET GMO stamp should be arriving at my door on Friday the 28th. Let me know if you are interested in me reserving any for you. There is a limited supply of them.
I'm interested in a roc, how much $ ?
Quote from: discglfr on March 29, 2008, 08:09:29 AM
Is that because the adv players are as good as the pro players? If that's the logic then I'd say ... why aren't those adv players playing open?
I do like the idea of the adv playing the long course but at the same time that's a huge benefit to adv players that have big arms (which I think Jason would call himself) and I don't know if that's fair either. Pros don't have a choice because their pros and they should be playing the toughest layouts. Advanced on the other hand aren't (allegedly) at that pro caliber yet so I like having one very tough course and then one course that's still just pretty tough.
I'm still up for arguments one way or another. Let me hear'em guys!
Ter
Quote from: skipache on March 28, 2008, 01:59:19 PM
ADV should have to play longs both rounds if open is!
Terry,
I like your thoughts on this. One long and one short would be great. I think if you want to play all longs play pro. But it is your deal. Thanks for continuing to run events and promote DG in the Midwest.
i like 1 long, 1 short. mix it up a little.
I am with those above, 1 round super longs and other longs. The course plays difficult with any tee you use. The design of the course allows for the weather, pin placement, foilage (kinda a moot point at this time of year) and player level to all make the course difficult regardless of the tee that you are throwing from. As an advanced player trying to gear up for Worlds this year, I would rather play a course that puts a premium on disc selection and placement rather than just a long arm. This is what I am looking for in a tourney this year. I have a feeling these 2 things will be at a premium this year.
Thanks for the feedback guys. I like the idea of the Adv men playing one round from each set of tees as well. That seems to be the plan right now.
I did get some important details posted to my registration site for all to view. I have already sent a message to the PDGA which will help clarify the confusion on the actual PDGA schedule page.
Aaron - was that you in the car pulling into the Oak Creek course on Saturday? You must have a body double if it wasn't you.
Here are some links to the GMO info:
Saturday: http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=204
Sunday: http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=205
Thank you to everyone that has already bought a San Marino / GMO Roc. I only have 50 to start with and they have been pretty popular thus far. I still have some of the GMO / Roc Supporter discs in both Star and Glow. When you purchase those you are automatically entered into the Roc Supporter Raffle that I'm running which has a grand prize of a free entry into the GMO.
Ter
ter, sorry to sound like a broken record, but if you still have some, can you hold a couple of max weight san marinos for me also? thanks again. you can email or pm me and let me know what you are holding for me and how many shims i owe you if you'd like. see ya soon, brother...
Sure was me Terry. I was up helping my friend move From Peutz rd there to south Milwaukee. I looked at the group and saw a bunch of military guys so figured that you were not part of the group. Interesting course, that one. Lots of putter and Buzzz shots there.
Was gonna play New Berlin, but the pins aren't in until today, so Oak Creek it was.
Hey everyone,
This year's GMO is going to be a good time and it's about 4 weeks away so I wanted to get a thread going here and provide some basic info. More info can be found on my online registration pages but I will spell some out now:
All professional divisions will compete on Saturday, May 17th along with the Advanced Men.
All other divisions will compete on Sunday, May 18th.
We are playing Dretzka Park and only Dretzka Park. Many of the pins will be in the LONG or SUPER LONG positions. I am working with Shark right now to finalize the exact locations. Plenty of you have requested the long tees and pins and now you are going to get them. Sunday's competitors will see a challenging course but it will not be nearly as long as Saturday's course. There is a small special "Tarzan" incentive for anyone that wishes to play both days. Don't be scared!
We are NOT playing other courses such as Dineen or Brown Deer. Instead, you will play 54 holes in one day all at Dretzka Park. For the first time in many years we will have the Dretzka Chalet as our event headquarters! That means we are still taking sponsorship / vendor requests on a limited basis. For those that attended Am Worlds - you'll see just how awesome it is to have that chalet to use.
Registration fees will go up on Thursday night (May 15th) so please commit to the event early to avoid these fees. The player's package will include at least a custom event disc and a custom event tee shirt.
As always, online registration is available and if you wish to skip out on the online fee simply subtract $5 from the online amount and mail it in. I don't care how you pay me - just get it in so you're not shut out.
This is also a United State Amateur Disc Golf Qualifier!
Here are some quick and easy links for you:
Saturday Online Registration (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=204)
Saturday's Pre-Registration List of Players (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7431)
Sunday Online Registration (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=205)
Sunday's Pre-Registration List of Players (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7965)
As always - feel free to direct any questions to me via e-mail or phone.
Thanks!
Terry Miller
2008 GMO Tournament Director
When will the drawing be held for the paid entry from the "ROC" sales?
Don't want to have you refund my money ;D
The plan from day one is has been to have the drawing on the Saturday night of the event.
That means Saturday competitors will still have to pay for the entry just like any other event. In the case that a Saturday competitor wins the drawing then they will immediately be handed their entry fee back. If it is a Sunday competitor that wins then I'll present their entry fee back to them sometime on Sunday.
If the GMO Roc Supporter didn't play in the event at all but won the 'grand prize' then I'll find some other appropriate means to compensate them for their win.
When am I going to see you next Serg? I have a few small gifts for you.
PS - I didn't make any mention of it just yet but we will in fact have a CUSTOM TOM HOLSTEN basket to raffle at this event as well!!! Pics and details to come soon.
Thanks guys - please sign up for this event right away.
Quote from: SERG on April 21, 2008, 07:18:41 AM
When will the drawing be held for the paid entry from the "ROC" sales?
Don't want to have you refund my money ;D
Quote from: discglfr on April 21, 2008, 07:28:28 AM
When am I going to see you next Serg?
It might not be until the GMO. I'll let you know if I make it to Milwaukee before. I'd like to play Dretzka before the tournament. When will the course be available/in the ground?
Have a busy weekend this weekend and the following weekend we're thinking of a work day here at Parkside.
Quote from: SERG on April 21, 2008, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: discglfr on April 21, 2008, 07:28:28 AM
When am I going to see you next Serg?
It might not be until the GMO. I'll let you know if I make it to Milwaukee before. I'd like to play Dretzka before the tournament. When will the course be available/in the ground?
Have a busy weekend this weekend and the following weekend we're thinking of a work day here at Parkside.
Shark hasn't made any posting about official dates that he plans to re-install both Dretzka and Brown Deer. If I had to guess I would say it will likely be after May 1 but before May 15. Again, that's just an educated guess. We all know that it's really the weather that will determine when they go back in.
Does anyone know if dretzka is in the ground yet? And Terry what is the final verdict on ADV men playing, super long both rounds or 1 of each?
Quote from: discpro99 on May 02, 2008, 10:40:13 AM
Does anyone know if dretzka is in the ground yet?
From PDGA site from Mark P.
Hopefully next Wed or so.Both courses are pretty wet still.There are alot of branches and trees that need to be cleaned up or picked up at both courses. I think I got the county to do some woodchipping at Brown Deer. There is a huge tree blocking the fairway on # 1. Until that gets cut up, that hole will be hard.The county will put the baskets in at Brown Deer,mid next week. I will put baskets in at Dretzka either next Tuesday or Wed in to tourny pin placements. Shark
Of course if it is too wet, he will wait a few days for Dreska.
If I had to guess - I would say the baskets will likely go back in the ground on Wednesday, May 7th. Again, that's just a guess though. When they do - they will be put right into tourney positions.
I'm going to offer a NOVICE (AM4) division at the GMO! I see that there is some demand for such a division and I want to do the best I can for the most amount of golfers. It will be the same amount as the REC division and it is obviously offered for anyone that's eligible. I believe that PDGA cutoff is below 850 right?
The player's packs will be CUSTOM STAMPED DISCS and also TEE SHIRTS. With only a $20 entry fee that means there won't be gobs and gobs of payouts but there will still be something besides sweet trophies. Currently we are planning on having TOM HOLSTEN style trophies. Those alone are worth coming to compete for.
We are also going to have a raffle for a TOM HOLSTEN CUSTOM BASKET as well as other games, CTPs, and other basket give-aways.
Please get signed up online or via snail mail immediately.
Registration fees go up by $10 on Thursday, May 15th at 6pm
Terry I sent you a PM. I attempted to send an email but it got sent back as undeliverable :huh:
I've shifted everyone around now and you can see that we actually have 5 people signed up for NOVICE and no one in REC. I also wanted to point out that we have a very diverse set of registrations already signed up including 4 INT WOM, 4 ADV GRANDMASTERS, and 3 ADV MASTERS.
I know people like to make their decisions based on the idea if there will be enough to make a division. Well, this looks like a great chance to come and play in some of those divisions that aren't normally well-attended.
Please get signed up asap. Next week there will be a mad rush and then someone will get shut out. Don't be 'that guy'.
Thanks!
Quote from: discglfr on May 03, 2008, 07:24:03 AM
I'm going to offer a NOVICE (AM4) division at the GMO! I see that there is some demand for such a division and I want to do the best I can for the most amount of golfers. It will be the same amount as the REC division and it is obviously offered for anyone that's eligible. I believe that PDGA cutoff is below 850 right?
The player's packs will be CUSTOM STAMPED DISCS and also TEE SHIRTS. With only a $20 entry fee that means there won't be gobs and gobs of payouts but there will still be something besides sweet trophies. Currently we are planning on having TOM HOLSTEN style trophies. Those alone are worth coming to compete for.
We are also going to have a raffle for a TOM HOLSTEN CUSTOM BASKET as well as other games, CTPs, and other basket give-aways.
Please get signed up online or via snail mail immediately.
Registration fees go up by $10 on Thursday, May 15th at 6pm
Even though the sample set is small, the pre-reg at the GMO is an interesting commentary on the new divisions. I'm not sure what conclusions to draw, but the INT division is currently filled with 5 rec rated players, 2 non-rated, and 2 that belong in INT. Of the 5 rec rated players, 3 are in the range for 2007-int, the other two played int at their previous tournaments. Is this a function of a) insufficient communication from the PDGA regarding the new division breakdown b) ego where one does not want to be called a Rec. c) yearlong series aspirations, d) local tournaments not generally offering the lower divisions, e) where their friends are, f) larger entry fee/payout or g) something else completely.
The Novice players all know where they stand, and aren't afraid to take moniker of MA4.
I think I will take a look at the pre-reg again next week to see what the breakdown is closer to tourney time.
Krupicka - this isn't directed at you but it's a response in general:
I have spewed my thoughts about this stuff for years so I won't do it again but it sure seems funny that about once per week I hear the following, "Why in the world are there so many divisions? Maybe we should go back to having 1 pro and 1 am division".
Now, I don't necessarily think it's
that simple but I do know that many people play up from where their rating 'puts' them. I do know that everyone wants to be a winner every single time they step into a tournament setting. One that that has crossed my mind is to give out 'participation awards' at tournaments. That way everyone has something to take home and put on their fridge. Heck, people that don't tank their rounds just so they don't count against their precious ratings would be affected but then again - someone is always unhappy with something right?
Ter
Quote from: krupicka on May 07, 2008, 07:33:49 AM
Even though the sample set is small, the pre-reg at the GMO is an interesting commentary on the new divisions. I'm not sure what conclusions to draw, but the INT division is currently filled with 5 rec rated players, 2 non-rated, and 2 that belong in INT. Of the 5 rec rated players, 3 are in the range for 2007-int, the other two played int at their previous tournaments. Is this a function of a) insufficient communication from the PDGA regarding the new division breakdown b) ego where one does not want to be called a Rec. c) yearlong series aspirations, d) local tournaments not generally offering the lower divisions, e) where their friends are, f) larger entry fee/payout or g) something else completely.
The Novice players all know where they stand, and aren't afraid to take moniker of MA4.
I think I will take a look at the pre-reg again next week to see what the breakdown is closer to tourney time.
For me, it's ego. I am rated towards the high end of rec. Last year I was rated in the middle of int., and played 15 tourneys in that division. If I were to register for a non-age protected division at Sinnissippi or the GMO I would register in intermediate as I think this is the level of competition that offers realistic challenge. Were I to finish high in rec. I wound not think it much of an accomplishment because my rating shows I should finish high in rec. A good finish in intermediate, on the other hand, will leave me feeling good at the end of the day. As I improve and approach the int/adv threshold I'm sure I'll be more inclined to play adv than int. I assume this is the same for the several int rated players that regularly play advanced.
As for participation awards, Terry, don't you normally provide tourney stamped discs in your player packs? I consider this my "participation award". I don't need a piece of paper patting me on the back for showing up. My reward is just being there and having a good time. I would like a trophy if I win, though, but only if I win. And I would like to receive the trophy at the event, not months after. This is not an issue with you, as you consistently offer unique trophies specific to the event and have them ready to go. Nice job.
Hey Kurt,
I do try to provide something custom stamped for most of the larger events that I run (most of the time those are in fact discs). I LOVE how you view that as a 'participation award' because I truly feel like you are dead on with that correlation. I'll admit I was being a tad facetious when I made that comment about everyone getting a ribbon or participation award. I was really just saying that it seems like we keep having more and more divisions which generates more winners. Winning is fun but as you said - you want to feel like you really earned it. Then again, some don't. If they beat just one other person but have a trophy that says first then they are ok with that. I guess this is all deeply rooted in everyone's own mind of what being a "winner" really is.
|| Side note: The 2008 GMO will be offering your choice of 2 custom DX Discs or 1 Custom Star Disc as well as a custom tee shirt. Even the pros are getting something special and that will be announced later.||Quote from: can't putt on May 07, 2008, 08:48:59 AM
As for participation awards, Terry, don't you normally provide tourney stamped discs in your player packs? I consider this my "participation award". I don't need a piece of paper patting me on the back for showing up. My reward is just being there and having a good time. I would like a trophy if I win, though, but only if I win. And I would like to receive the trophy at the event, not months after. This is not an issue with you, as you consistently offer unique trophies specific to the event and have them ready to go. Nice job.
Terry
I think Krupicka was just noting that with the new ratings breakdowns lots of folks still do not know where they are "supposed" to be and rely on the old division names. I think he was just being obervational as he is a bit of a data freak. I do not think he was really implying anything about you or GMO. That being said, I agree that the AYSO mentality that all good little children are winners is kind of silly. We are all adults. I compete against myself- and rarely win. I had sent you an e-mail when I noticed that some players appeared to be in different divisions but really have about the same game. Also, they are good guys and I like playing with them. You moved some around and it makes sense. I appreciate Kurt's feeling that he would be essentially bagging in rec. To me its just a name. With smaller ratings breaks some of us will be at the bottom of the group and expected to lose and some of us will be near the top of the group and expected to win. 890 ish players should clean up in rec at least theoretically. If I play like crap it doesn't mean anything to me if I win. If I play well, I don't care if I am DFL. I expect that to occur when I play IOS #2 as I will play GM on Sunday for scheduling reasons. I expect to be DFL and expect to play well above my rating. If that comes to pass I will know it was a good day.
The Player's pack is really a participation award but its better. Rather than a silly ribbon to sit on a shelf and a year later to sit in a box and a year after that to sit in the can in the alley we get an award we can throw or wear. Cool!
It's all good David,
I wasn't really taking ANY offense to Krupicka's post what so ever. As you said, he was just pointing out some very keen observations. I'm not above observations or criticism (which I get plenty of) and I hope others don't take offense to my feelings or observations just the same.
Anyway - I'm glad some chimmed in on this topic - it's always an interesting one. At the end of the day I'm here to promote disc golf. Whether that's for the 500 rated junior boy under 10 or to the advanced senior grandmaster women with a 1000 rating. Either way, I just like to throw pieces of plastic at some chain baskets and hope others like it half as much as I do.
Back to your regularly scheduled thread about how much fun the Greater Milwaukee Open is going to be next weekend and how everyone should pre-register (in whatever division they deem appropriate and are eligible to compete in) and come and have an awesome time at one of Wisconsin's BEST courses. More and more are taking advantage of the "Tarzan" offer which will award special prizes and incentives for those that compete both days.
Ter
So that's what Tarzan is about! Since you're going back on topic, which courses are you using? If it was posted previously, my apologies. Feel free to curtly cut and paste. We have end of the school year plays and dance recitals for the next couple of weekends so we'll be keeping it local. I'm playing a sanctioned tournament on my home course this weekend. Have I ever done that this millenium? Should be fun.
Terry what about the poor people like me that want to play both days but don't have the option to? ???
Hey Bruce,
We are just using Dretzka for this event. It will be 2 rounds of 27 holes. It will be the permanent 27 hole course that was set to the tourney positions just yesterday (May 6th). That means the regular 18 hole course plus the 9 across the street that have concrete tee pads. The course is set up in a somewhat 'longer' fashion so as the slogan states, "Welcome to the Jungle". No one will be able to complain about a lack of challenge this year.
I do hope to host something at Brown Deer this year. In fact, it will probably double up as the WI State Qualifying event but more on that to come later.
Tarzan incentive includes extra stuff just for coming both days as well as a special bonus for at least the top finisher for the two days.
Breakdown for tees include:
All pros play 2 rounds from the longs.
Advanced Men play 1 round from the shorts and 1 round from the longs (not sure about the order)
All other divisions (which are the Sunday players) will play 2 rounds from the shorts (but the pins will still be pretty long).
I hope this helps!
Ter
Taylor - sorry but I don't know how to help you out buddy. Umm, come and caddy for someone on Sunday?
Quote from: Bruce Brakel on May 07, 2008, 12:37:03 PM
So that's what Tarzan is about! Since you're going back on topic, which courses are you using? If it was posted previously, my apologies. Feel free to curtly cut and paste. We have end of the school year plays and dance recitals for the next couple of weekends so we'll be keeping it local. I'm playing a sanctioned tournament on my home course this weekend. Have I ever done that this millenium? Should be fun.
Quote from: discglfr on May 07, 2008, 11:12:37 AM
More and more are taking advantage of the "Tarzan" offer which will award special prizes and incentives for those that compete both days.
Ter
If McManus shows up in a loincloth I'm gonna want my money back.... :o
Sent in registration yesterday...via snail mail
Registrations are pouring in left and right. I'm taking them at leagues, at my house, via snail mail, and online registration. I'm waiting for a carrier pigeon at some point.
I was working with a buddy this weekend and we might even be able to do some 10 meter lines at the course for the event. Also, Tom Holsten had a family trip he had to make to AZ so it doesn't look like we'll have Holsten quality trophies but we'll still have a Tom Holsten basket available to WIN!!! More details coming on that soon.
Thanks to everyone that is pre-registering. Soon I'll have a final map and scorecards available for everyone to check things out ahead of time. Pins are still in the tourney positions and will be until the event.
Ter
There was a significant spike in registrations today. Check out the updated PDGA lists:
Saturday's List (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7431)
Sunday's List (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7965)
Registration fees go up by $10 at 6pm on Thursday night!
Quote from: damonshort on May 07, 2008, 07:39:57 PM
Quote from: discglfr on May 07, 2008, 11:12:37 AM
More and more are taking advantage of the "Tarzan" offer which will award special prizes and incentives for those that compete both days.
Ter
If McManus shows up in a loincloth I'm gonna want my money back.... :o
i will do that one better if anyone shows up in a loincloth i want my money back and theres jk
Terry:
I know this is a longshot, but any chance there will be food vendors there on Sunday?
Quote from: discglfr on May 13, 2008, 09:20:39 PM
There was a significant spike in registrations today. Check out the updated PDGA lists:
Does this imply that some Spikes are insignificant?
Ter, sorry I can't attend this one. Out of town guests to entertain...
Great question Damon:
Here is what I also just posted to the PDGA thread:
I just worked something out this afternoon and I'll have a more detailed post tonight! Gotta get some things set up but later tonight there will be a mass e-mail to all participants with TONS of great information including the food situation.
Thanks!
Sorry that you can't make it Spike - I love it when you come to my events.
Quote from: damonshort on May 14, 2008, 12:25:40 PM
Terry:
I know this is a longshot, but any chance there will be food vendors there on Sunday?
Quote from: discglfr on May 15, 2008, 01:20:46 PM
Great question Damon:
Here is what I also just posted to the PDGA thread:
I just worked something out this afternoon and I'll have a more detailed post tonight! Gotta get some things set up but later tonight there will be a mass e-mail to all participants with TONS of great information including the food situation.
Thanks!
Sorry that you can't make it Spike - I love it when you come to my events.
Quote from: damonshort on May 14, 2008, 12:25:40 PM
Terry:
I know this is a longshot, but any chance there will be food vendors there on Sunday?
Terry,
Sending out an email prior to the event is great. It was very helpful for the WTWU.
looks like a full field for tomorrow. 25 mph winds! thats perfect because I wasn't planning on making any putts anyways. :D
Terry, thanks for clarifying that curbs are part of the road and ob. That has been a subject of discussion in the past ("even though my disk is lying in the middle of the road and went out over the road way back here it bounced off the curb up there and should be spotted where it touched the curb").
Excellent course setup for GMO. I really like those pin placements.
Quote from: Dan Michler on May 18, 2008, 06:02:58 AM
Excellent course setup for GMO. I really like those pin placements.
I got the scores up last night when Dane and I went to Applebees.
I also just finished entering in today's scores. There was a typo or two from Saturday and I'll get those fixed tomorrow once I find my notes about them.
Thanks to everyone that came.
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7431&year=2008&includeRatings=1#
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7965&year=2008&includeRatings=1#
PS - The Tom Holsten basket was won by a local club member, a huge helper, and a great guy - Mike Ellery. Our local Am Worlds Champ, Greg Schwartz was on hand to draw names and since he didn't have any tickets in there I had him pull the winning ticket.
Thanks to Terry for running a great event. It was nice to see Mike win the basket, he and Loretta put in a ton of time promoting disc golf.
Today wasn't quite as windy as yesterday, but it was cooler. A few sprinkles. Great job on getting the scores up so quickly, it is one of the things that players really appreciate. I think today's group was the most well behaved that I have ever seen at an awards ceremony.
It would be nice if all disc golfers see how much work goes into running an event. Besides all the preliminary work, there are a group of people that work from dawn until after dark to put on an event of this size.
Thanks to Mark and all those involved with Dretzka. The new permanent 9 holes are really nice. The last of the 9 is a very fun, very tough hole.
Quote from: Tom McManus on May 18, 2008, 08:05:41 PM
The new permanent 9 holes are really nice. The last of the 9 is a very fun, very tough hole.
heh. That's the only hole I managed to birdie yesterday, and I did it both rounds. ???
Really well-run event on a great course; the lunch delivery was much appreciated. Although it was embarrassing to accept any kind of prize considering how I shot, I honestly did need another polo shirt.... :D
Thanks Terry & Associates.....
Excellent tournament Terry! Course was tough!!
Quote from: Tom McManus on May 18, 2008, 08:05:41 PMThe last of the 9 is a very fun, very tough hole.
You're referring to the last one in the woods, right? Playing north with the small gap about 1/2 way to the pin? I agree -- fun and challenging.
Terry, you commented during the player's meeting that the 10 meter circles and wind flags added to the professionalism of the event. I couldn't agree more. Those kinds of details make an event stand out. Nice job, and thanks again for a well run and fun day.
It was nice having the awards in the pavilion. I think that helped focus everyone's attention. The one thing I would consider in the future is to close the merch. table during the awards.
Quote from: can't putt on May 19, 2008, 09:45:54 AM
Terry, you commented during the player's meeting that the 10 meter circles and wind flags added to the professionalism of the event. I couldn't agree more. Those kinds of details make an event stand out.
The 10 meter circles were really sweet A++
Yea stuff like the circles and flags really is awesome.
I can't imagine Tom is referring to hole 11E through the woods, but maybe he is! Tough hole yes, but fun it is not. Too much of a crap shoot on that hole for my taste!
Quote from: tacimala on May 19, 2008, 10:21:02 AM
Yea stuff like the circles and flags really is awesome.
I can't imagine Tom is referring to hole 11E through the woods, but maybe he is! Tough hole yes, but fun it is not. Too much of a crap shoot on that hole for my taste!
yeah I think that is the worst hole on the course. Boged it both rounds on saturday. next time i think i will just close my eyes and throw.
The last of the nine is the one where you throw toward the road and then walk across the road to hole 12. Low cieling with a bunch of birch trees creating one or two nice gaps to throw through.
Everyone has already said how such a great event it was that I really can't add anything. Although we played 27 holes, I think people should be able to realize that a layout and long tees for the world's event would have taken too long to have two full fields playing the original course each day.
Great event. Great player pack. Excellent amenities (lunch delivery, 10m circles, flags, distances/ob on course sheet, etc.)
PLAYERS BEWARE: When I learn to putt, you're all in trouble ;)
Thanks again.
Hey everyone,
I had been asked by a few people about the status of the United States Amateur Qualifying process. Since this was the first year of me being a qualifier I wasn't sure about all of the details. So, I e-mailed the TD and here is what he told me on Monday, May 19th.
"I will get the qualified players up before the weekend and the PDGA will email them invites if they have an email, otherwise I will "Snail Mail" them. If someone is interested, the can go here (http://www.midgp.com/qualified_players.html), find out if they are qualified, and then register here (http://www.midgp.com/register.html)."
Thanks!
Ha Terry after all that discussion between you and I about it, I qualified through a whole different scenario altogether!
Yeah,
As soon as he sent me that link I went out there to see if your name was on there. I saw that it was but because of your rating - not your play at the GMO. None the less - you're in and best of luck to you when you go.
Ter
Quote from: tacimala on May 21, 2008, 07:00:51 AM
Ha Terry after all that discussion between you and I about it, I qualified through a whole different scenario altogether!