2008 IOS #5 @ Rockford, IL (DISContinuum Presents The ILLINOIS OPEN)

[WkeBrd3]

You the man Ty.

Some of the baskets out at the WEST course had the chains just hanging from the top. Anyone know if they were fixed?

I think the one you're talking about is #10 that had the outter chains just hanging on the outside of the basket?

[duain]

been playing on the courses evey few days and all the chains on the baskets are fine. a couple baskets have a couple strands of hard thick plastic yellow chains to replace the broken ones, but they still catch the disc nicely.

[pickax]

IMO the plastic chains should be replaced with metal chains.

[SERG]

Carla mailed the registration forms today. Should get them by the weekend.

I haven't looked through the thread all the way but a few questions on the courses:
- Will they pretty much be the same layout as last year?
- Are they 18-hole courses?
- Will check-in be available on Friday at all?

Thanks.
Sergio

[El Mexicano]

They must have fixed them then. I know it was the 600ft hole. Maybe it is 10.

[pickax]

I haven't looked through the thread all the way but a few questions on the courses:
- Will they pretty much be the same layout as last year?

Mostly the same. On the East course, hole 2 is to a temp basket (no boomerang shot req'd.)
The temp course uses 6 of the holes that have been added in past years.

- Are they 18-hole courses?

Yes, three 18 hole courses.

[Bruce Brakel]

At illinoisopenseries.com it says check in is from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Saturday.  There is no plan for Friday check-in.  I think Jon, with his new job, is not sure when he and Becky will be at the course on Friday.  So plan on checking-in at check-in time. 

Each course is 18 holes.  Not 20.  Not 22.  Each course will have a shotgun start.  They will start at one hour intervals.  We have it choreographed in Excel so that each pool has a three hour round, a one hour break and then another three hour round on the next course in the progression.  Three hour rounds should be entirely realistic for these courses, assuming the temp course is of the same character as the permanent courses.  I would expect 2.5 hour rounds.  If you play fast you get a longer break.  If we have a lightning delay on saturday, we've even planned for being able to stop play at dusk for the last round and finish it early the next day.  The pool that finishes the day on Saturday and the course that finishes the day on Saturday would both be available to finish a darkness interrupted round early Sunday.  I don't think that is going to happen, but the possibility is built into the course choreography.  

We were planning on doing staggered awards on Sunday too.  If you have the early tee time you should be able to get your prizes after your round and still see some of the pro's last round, if you want to.  Awards should run rather smoothly because we aren't offering trophy-only or half-in for this.  

[stpitner]

I like the staggered start idea.  The one concern that I do have - and it's really more just for the other people that are already started on their rounds - they need to pay attention to what time it is in relation to the other start times.  All 3 of these courses are right next to each other, and if someone is trying to concentrate on a putt when there's all of a sudden a loud bull horn noise followed by yelling of two minutes - it might screw up someone's shot.

Unless you plan on doing some sort of silent start...

[duain]

IMO the plastic chains should be replaced with metal chains.

im gonna go up there tomarrow ill find out what baskets and how many chains need replaced(only a couple). ill also remark the directional markings on the west course so no one gets lost.

[duain]

has there been a choice made for the lunch provided? just wondering

[Bruce Brakel]

I like the staggered start idea.  The one concern that I do have - and it's really more just for the other people that are already started on their rounds - they need to pay attention to what time it is in relation to the other start times.  All 3 of these courses are right next to each other, and if someone is trying to concentrate on a putt when there's all of a sudden a loud bull horn noise followed by yelling of two minutes - it might screw up someone's shot.

Unless you plan on doing some sort of silent start...

I've played tournaments with the staggered starts like that in one park.  2000 Worlds and 2008 Worlds for example.  Maybe one of the Homies.  So long as they are staggered enough that one course's start is not mistaken for the other, hearing the horns and the yelling on the other course never bothered me.  The gunshots from the 'hood at Milwaukee Worlds were more disconcerting than the staggered horns at Three Rivers. 

The bigger problem is with people who want to get on the course when it is still in use before their round.  Sometimes those people will go out and spot and be helpful.  Sometimes they wander around looking for their start hole and slow things down.  At Iowa Worlds they banned you from setting foot on the course in use.  We probably won't have the staff for that.  At Kalamazoo they used sarcasm.  I heard Larry, or someone at Pinball Pines when he was there, saying in a Larry sort of way, "Gentlemen.  If you want to speed up the ladies, go out and spot.  If you want to slow them down, go out and wander aimlessly in packs.  It's your call." 

[pdga#7648]

I'll probably stay at Motel 6 again, cheap rooms & the AC works great

Food close by also (you know that's important)

They have a place called Damon's Grill there, lol

where is that from the course??? Thanks in advance

Can anyone help here???

[Chainmeister]

I like the staggered start idea.  The one concern that I do have - and it's really more just for the other people that are already started on their rounds - they need to pay attention to what time it is in relation to the other start times.  All 3 of these courses are right next to each other, and if someone is trying to concentrate on a putt when there's all of a sudden a loud bull horn noise followed by yelling of two minutes - it might screw up someone's shot.

Unless you plan on doing some sort of silent start...

I've played tournaments with the staggered starts like that in one park.  2000 Worlds and 2008 Worlds for example.  Maybe one of the Homies.  So long as they are staggered enough that one course's start is not mistaken for the other, hearing the horns and the yelling on the other course never bothered me.  The gunshots from the 'hood at Milwaukee Worlds were more disconcerting than the staggered horns at Three Rivers. 

The bigger problem is with people who want to get on the course when it is still in use before their round.  Sometimes those people will go out and spot and be helpful.  Sometimes they wander around looking for their start hole and slow things down.  At Iowa Worlds they banned you from setting foot on the course in use.  We probably won't have the staff for that.  At Kalamazoo they used sarcasm.  I heard Larry, or someone at Pinball Pines when he was there, saying in a Larry sort of way, "Gentlemen.  If you want to speed up the ladies, go out and spot.  If you want to slow them down, go out and wander aimlessly in packs.  It's your call." 

Another issue could present itsellf for the the start of afternoon rounds depending on what you are serving for lunch.

[Tafe Hemler]

Tafe is the name and I plan on working on my game. 
Looking forward to a great weekend.  And I hope to see Avery play some, it's been awhile.
Staying at the Quality Inn, see you all in a few.

[jimklem]

The use of staggered starts sounds good. I really applaud the practical planning regarding possible weather-related and other delays. Thanks for all the hard work, gentlemen!

[pickax]

I so wish the tournament was this weekend. I'm really looking forward to it.

[Jon Brakel]

Another issue could present itsellf for the the start of afternoon rounds depending on what you are serving for lunch.

You've put a picture in my head of hoards of disc golfers having to rush to the bathroom all suffering from violent diarrhea from the lunch that we served! 

[duain]

went and marked the directional arrows and numbers on holes 11 through 18 on the west course this morning. all the baskets on west side are fine newer baskets, nothing wrong with any of them. on the east side the few plastic chains are gone and they are metal now. on hole six there is some yellow marking paint on the top of three chains so you can see the basket through the trees and shrubs. they were mowing both courses when i left. the two permanent courses look great and are ready for some practice. have at it.

[Jon Brakel]

went and marked the directional arrows and numbers on holes 11 through 18 on the west course this morning. all the baskets on west side are fine newer baskets, nothing wrong with any of them. on the east side the few plastic chains are gone and they are metal now. on hole six there is some yellow marking paint on the top of three chains so you can see the basket through the trees and shrubs. they were mowing both courses when i left. the two permanent courses look great and are ready for some practice. have at it.

Thanks Duain!!! Your hard work is very much appreciated. 

[El Mexicano]

Thanks Duain! Look forward to playing a few rounds tomorrow. Should be out there between 8 and 9am, so if you wanna catch up Mike and I will be out there.