2012 Ropes at the Oaks (USDGC Performance Qualifier)

[pooleje]

Have you ever wanted to play the USDGC but couldn't get an invite?  Have you ever wanted to play Winthrop Gold or at least a similarly set up course but don't want to travel all the way to SC?  Here's your chance.  We've re-designed Mokena's 27 hole course into 18 holes, added 2 temporary holes and laid out over 6600 feet of rope.  The result, a 20 hole, 8427 foot, par 68 challenge.  In addition, we are going to determine who will represent IL in this year's USDGC Performance Flight.

What:  Ropes at the Oaks (PDGA C-Tier)
Where:  The Oaks, Mokena, IL
When:  Sunday, August 12th, 2012

Division		Entry		PDGA Member Discount Fee		# Trophies
Open (MPO)		$60.00		$50.00		3
Pro Women (FPO)		$60.00		$50.00		1
Pro Master (MPM)		$60.00		$50.00		1
Advanced (MA1)		$50.00		$40.00		3
Advanced Women (FA1)		$50.00		$40.00		1
Advanced Master (MM1)		$50.00		$40.00		1
Intermediate (MA2)		$50.00		$40.00		3
Recreational (MA3)		$50.00		$40.00		3

Eagle/Ace Fund: $5 (Optional) *Holes 9 and 18 do not qualify for eagle fund, ace only
50/50 CTP: $5 (Optional) 50% goes to the winner of the USDGC spot.

All AM players will receive an Innova Champion disc as a players pack.

Registration: 7:30 - 8:30   
Players Meeting: 8:45
First Round Tee Time:  9:00

2 Rounds, 20 Hole USDGC Style Rope Course (Course Booklet)

Field limited to 100 players.
Pre-registration options include online registration through the PDGA, in person at J-Town Handicap Singles League, or mail to:
J-Town Disc Golf Club
P.O. Box 311
Elwood, IL  60421


Rules for USDGC Qualifying:

1)	Must meet all USDGC Performance Flight requirements.
	a.   Current PDGA member. b.   Pass PDGA Official's Exam. c.   PDGA player ratings must be at least 875 and comprised by a minimum of 12 PDGA rated rounds between November 1st 2011 and Oct. 1st 2012.
2)	1 spot is available and will be given to the eligible competitor who shoots the best vs their individual projected score.
	a.   Projected scores will be generated after the round based on the course SSA using an improvement factor of 7.5%. b.   We will use player rating as a tie breaker with the preference going to the higher rated player.  A sudden death playoff will be used as a final tie breaker.
3)	In the event no competitors meet the eligibility requirements or sign-up deadline, the spot will go to the TD.

For more information e-mail jtowndiscgolf@gmail.com.

Click here for the flyer.

[pooleje]

Reserved for Questions.

What do S and C mean on the hole by hole diagrams?
S=straight line distance
C=curve distances (the length if you exactly follow the white dashed line)

[tacimala]

What do S and C mean on the hole by hole diagrams? I can't think of anything good!

Really excited for this event.

[Tom McManus]

What do S and C mean on the hole by hole diagrams? I can't think of anything good!

Really excited for this event.

I am pretty sure it is the straight and curved distances.

[tacimala]

Now it makes sense, thanks Tom!

[KenGmoney1]

This course looks awesome! Can't wait.

[pooleje]

Online Pre-Registration is now available.

[Tom McManus]

Frank had asked me to bring down three baskets and three flypads for the alternate holes for this event. I am not going to be able to make it to this event.

Is there anyone up north that is going that would be able to bring down baskets and a couple fo flypads?  Please post here if you can help out.

Thanks,

[pooleje]

We will be playing this ropes layout at our handicap league tonight (8/7).  5:30 start.

[tacimala]

If I wanted to play a practice round on Thursday, do I still have to check in with the park or pay a fee or anything? I haven't played a practice round there in years so not sure of the current rules.

[pooleje]

If I wanted to play a practice round on Thursday, do I still have to check in with the park or pay a fee or anything? I haven't played a practice round there in years so not sure of the current rules.

There is no fee to play there.  They were at one time asking for people to check-in at the building the first time they play there.  I'm not sure if they are still doing this, I will check on it tonight.

[Tom McManus]

I had a chance to play this layout at the Joliet Club Event.  It is a sweet set up.

[pooleje]

Pre-reg closes Friday at 8pm.

[pooleje]

Last day to pre-reg.  Day of registration begins at 7:30.

[pooleje]

Performance scoring results can be found here.

[DougEDawg]

Great tournament guys!  Thanks again!