I had a pretty fun time last year and would suggest that some of you consider making the trip this year! I'm hoping to make it back down. The AM A-tier weekend is March 14-15 and Pro NT is March 28-29.
Here is the info:
www.theatlopen.com
National Tour Atlanta Open will be held at ERP and Central. After much effort we have finalized these two courses to keep the AO running as originally planned. PRO NT field limited to 90 players. 65 spots will be reserved for MPO and FPO players. This means that all age protected divisions will share 25 spots, first come first serve. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!!! Absolutley no favors or holding spots. If you want to play, pay your entry fee online. Since the age protected pro divisions are all playing the same tees same days as MPO all divisions are eligible to qualify for the USDGC. ONLY FIVE SPOTS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BEST FIVE SCORES (AMs are not eligible for the USDGC spots unless they play PRO).
Sign up online now at http://www.eatsleepdisc.com
Sat March 28th 2009 ERP two rounds from the black tees (MPO, FPO, MPM, MPG)
Sun March 29th 2009 Central Park two rounds of "Super Sized" layout (MPO, FPO, MPM, MPG)
Entry fees:
MPO = $110 (Player limit 60)
FPO = $85 (Player limit 5)
MPM = $85 (player limit 20)
MPG = $85 (Player limit 5)
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AM Atier
Am Atier March 14-15th 2009 field limited to 72 players
(Jeff Gomez is the TD, so more to come on this soon. Please dont ask me questions about the Am weekend)
Nothing below is official until Gomez signs off...
Sat March 14th (East Roswell Park)
Round one : Blue Tees
Round two : Black Tees
Sun March 15th (East Roswell Park)
Round three : Blue Tees
Round four : Black Tees
Entry Fees:
MA1 = $65
MM1 = $65
MG1 = $65
MA2 = $55
FW1 = $45
FW2 = $35
How about some details on the courses. How well was the event run? They do anything different or better than the events around here?
I've never played this event but I can tell one thing that they do different in Atlanta. In March, they have Spring!!! ;D
i think i am going to sign up
1 course is a technical, wooded course with only 2-3 open holes while the other is more open and longer. Both courses have some good elevation changes. Central Park is in a 'supersized' layout that has some rope OB, it is a pretty dificult course!
The TD, Rand ??, is a great person who really seems to care about the sport. I would say he is a very genuine kinda guy.
As Jon mentioned, March in Atlanta generally has much nicer weather than March in Illinois.
So, reasons to attend would be- 2 very different, but good courses, good TD and presumably nice weather.
With all that said, I'm still up in the air about attending. Need to watch my spending!