July 4th Weekend - Two Tourneys @ Lincoln Park in SPI, IL

[smyith]

Rhuli Gel works great for getting rid of poison oak, ivy and sumac. very cheap and one tube should last you all summer.

[Jwt4412]

So I talked to Dodge today and he really came through for us.  In addition to the FiveFingers CTP giveaway between rounds on Sunday.  We will have 2 Vibram CTP's one on Sunday and one on Saturday.

Winner of the CTP gets a Vibram Dryfit Shirt, Vibram Hat and a Disc of their choice...

Dana V. Signature Series Putters are scheduled to arrive tomorrow.  Can't wait to see them.

Pre-Reg will remain open until Midnight tomorrow - after that day of registrations can still be done at the course.

More info at www.discgolfclub.org

[dana]

heading that way today, pumped to get back into springfield! 

where can we get the best horseshoe?

[Jwt4412]

heading that way today, pumped to get back into springfield! 

where can we get the best horseshoe?

Darcy's is the the Horseshoe Champ - it's really not a fair fight - Simply the Best.

[ziggy]

heading that way today, pumped to get back into springfield! 

where can we get the best horseshoe?

Darcy's is the the Horseshoe Champ - it's really not a fair fight - Simply the Best.

D'Arcy's is #1. be prepared for 1-2hour waits.. Try to go during off-hours to avoid the rush.
661 West Stanford Avenue
Springfield‎ IL‎ 62704-7808

A hidden breakfast joint out by LP is my #1 rec for weary travellers.
6a-2p only. Nascar and local yoke. Can fill at times.

Jungle Jim
1923 North Peoria Road
Springfield‎ IL‎ 62702-2758

[Jwt4412]

Just arrived...  Summits, VPs and Ridges

[Zmyers]

Those are freaking sick! Unfortunately I'm not playing this weekend, but is there a way to get my hands on one some other way?

[smyith]

when do you expect the dbls tourn to be over? i need to get at least a round on each course in since ive never played there.

[Jwt4412]

when do you expect the dbls tourn to be over? i need to get at least a round on each course in since ive never played there.

6:30'ish.

We are starting @ 11:00 to give travelers a chance to get into town with the expectation they would be staying to play both days.  Saving a night of hotels for everybody.

[CEValkyrie]

Depending on the turnout and if groups are limited to 4 i'd expect the alternate doubles to finish fairly early. Alternate shot doubles plays very fast. There are no debates over what disc to take. I'm just using 54 as a good score. The # of throws is going to be around 108 per group. A typical doubles round would be around 200 throws between the 4 players.

My gut tells me 2 hour rounds or less. A group of 6 could slow the day down a bit. If play begins around 11:15 & with an hour lunch i'm predicting 430pm.

Are both courses being used during the doubles?

[Jwt4412]

Both courses will be used.

Lincoln South                                         Rec, Novice, Age Protected         Intermediate and Above       Hole      Pad   Dist      Pad   Dist                    1   Red   Concrete   378   Blue/White   Concrete   433 2   Red   Concrete   301   Blue/White   Concrete   360 3*   Blue/White   Natural   175   Blue/White   Natural   175 4* SAT   Red   Concrete   410   Red   Concrete   410 4* SUN   Red   Concrete   410   Blue   Concrete   595 5   Red/White/Blue   Natural   185   Red/White/Blue   Natural   185 6   Red   Concrete   335   Blue   Natural   486 7*   Red   Concrete   245   Blue/White   Concrete   268 8   Red   Concrete   320   Blue/White   Concrete   367 9   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   274   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   274 10   Red   Concrete   210   Blue/White   Concrete   241 11   Red   Concrete   587   Blue   Concrete   765 12   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   241   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   241 13   Red   Concrete   313   Blue/White   Concrete   547 14   Red   Natural   293   White   Natural   352 15   Red/White/Blue   Natural   222   Red/White/Blue   Natural   222 16   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   245   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   245 17   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   226   Red/White/Blue   Concrete   226 18   Red   Concrete   355   Blue   Concrete   453                    Distance         5725         6845

[tableLincoln North                  
                  
   Rec, Novice, Age Protected         Intermediate and Above      
Hole      Pad   Dist      Pad   Dist
                  
1   Red   Concrete   328   Blue/White   Concrete   385
2   Red   Concrete   374   Blue/White   Concrete   411
3   Red   Concrete   291   Blue/White   Concrete   339
4   Red/White/Blue   Natural   345   Red/White/Blue   Natural   345
5   Red/White/Blue   Natural   313   Red/White/Blue   Natural   313
6   Red   Natural   258   Blue/White   Natural   358
7   Red   Natural   229   Blue/White   Natural   311
8   Red/White/Blue   Natural   289   Red/White/Blue   Natural   289
9   Red/White/Blue   Natural   243   Red/White/Blue   Natural   243
10   Red/White/Blue   Natural   372   Red/White/Blue   Natural   372
11   Red   Natural   297   Blue   Natural   645
12   Red   Natural   181   Blue/White   Natural   246
13   Red/White/Blue   Natural   393   Red/White/Blue   Natural   393
14   Red/White/Blue   Natural   317   Red/White/Blue   Natural   317
15   Red   Natural   292   Blue/White   Natural   525
16   Red   Natural   295   Blue/White   Natural   465
17   Red/White/Blue   Natural   252   Red/White/Blue   Natural   252
18   Red   Natural   222   Blue   Natural   435
                  
Distance         5291         6644
][/table]

On the South Course Hole #4 is listed twice so you would have to subtract the distance of the layout not being used for the actual measure.  It is listed twice since different tees for the longs are being used because the picnic tables by #4 were not available to be reserved on the Saturday Event.

[dana]

Course is looking great, like the changes. Springfield disc golf is awesome.
I 2d 18 on the south today, it was nasty.

[Steven Jacobs]

I had an awesome time this weekend.  Thanks to SDGC for running the events.

[smyith]

Great event i had a great time. I really gotta say that i liked the later start time and we were still done right around 6. everything moved fast and smoothly. hopefully i can afford to come out next year and bring more people with me. Also, very good disc and accessory selection.

i would like to make a couple of comments about the south course though. it was a really challenging layout but with all the low hanging branches everywhere it really took away from the courses lines and choices. im not saying to get rid of all of them but clean them up some so there are real line choices besides low flyers. hole 18 on the north course could benefit from this too.
also, i found it frustrating that on the long holes the cement pads were couple inches above the ground. this canceled out any kind of safe run-up/timing steps.

[Jwt4412]

i found it frustrating that on the long holes the cement pads were couple inches above the ground. this canceled out any kind of safe run-up/timing steps.

You know that has never been mentioned before, but as soon as I read it - I found my self saying - "Yep, that is right..."  I will mention it to the park district...  Thanks for commenting - don't want somebody turning an ankle or knee. 

Thanks for making the trip.

[Jwt4412]

Fair review on dgcr -

Tree trimming is a gradual thing cuz once you cut it - it's gone.

We were talking about that with a few of the open players at the end of the day - there will be some additional trimming on #3 and #12...  But there are alot of places that the low ceiling is intentional - especially near the outer roads - trying to keep the discs low and in the park.

I see your a "big fan" of #3 ---  I was curious and looked at the score spread on that one 2's to 5's with a total of 16 2's during the weekend.  If you end up hyzering out early on that one there is a definite coffin corner there...  I got to watch the putts on that one all through the weekend since it was right by tourney central both days.  Some fantastic uphill putts were being made...  it was fun to watch.