Dec 9th - Brown Deer Wintertime Open

[Tom McManus]

It looks like it is going to be cold and windy, I think I am just going to local leages this weekend.

Milwaukee Forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny. Cold. High 26F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mainly clear. Low 21F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday: Sunny skies. High 39F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Looks Good to me.

[DougEDawg]

It's supposed to be 42 degrees tomorrow.

[SERG]

Ribbon and Tape:

We usually use about 2 ft. of ribbon. It also depends on the depth of the snow. The ribbon we have is about fairly narrow. Someone said red and blue are easiest to see in the snow. Clear duct tape works better than the packaging tape. It's a little more adhesive. Bruce is right about the goop. A couple people here use that and it works well.

Note for next year: buy the ribbon when it goes to 75% off after Christmas. You'll have plenty for yourself and others.

I heard 40's temps also.

[discglfr]

I don't play much disc golf these days (in fact on a fraction since starting my own DISC GOLF company 2 years ago) but I think I'm getting dragged out to the course today!  I'll try to get back on here this afternoon or tonight and give an update. 

The gravel / crushed stone tees are practically like concrete right now because of the cold.  We'll check the snow conditions and everything else.  This course is going to play HARD but the trophies are super sweet.  I'll be closing the online registration later on tonight.

I did receive a bunch of cool LDS discs yesterday.  Star Tee Rex, Star Wraiths, Pro Wraiths, DX Wraiths, as well as stock stamped Star Sharks and 2007 Pro Worlds CFR Wraiths. 

I hope you all enjoy the special rules.  We'll see how they play out and see if they are worth requesting for any future events.

Ter

[mirth]

I usually put about 36' of ribbon on my discs. I did catch the ribbon in my fingers last sunday on a drive... white roc too. luckily it hit a tree & dropped on top of the snow.

[pickax]

I usually put about 36' of ribbon on my discs.

Do you use the ribbon to mark the 10 meter circle too? 

[Chainmeister]

I usually put about 36' of ribbon on my discs.

If you did this you could jump putt and  still hold on to the end of the ribbon.

[mirth]

blah blah... 36" jeesh guys.

[Cannon Boy]

for the beginning of the first round it is supposed to be 21 -22 F  and feel like 15 to 10 with the wind chill, to me that does not = 36 degrees

[DougEDawg]

FL and AZ are spoiling yer sorry, cold arse!

[Tom McManus]

I don't play much disc golf these days (in fact on a fraction since starting my own DISC GOLF company 2 years ago) but I think I'm getting dragged out to the course today!  I'll try to get back on here this afternoon or tonight and give an update. 

The gravel / crushed stone tees are practically like concrete right now because of the cold.  We'll check the snow conditions and everything else.  This course is going to play HARD but the trophies are super sweet.  I'll be closing the online registration later on tonight.

I did receive a bunch of cool LDS discs yesterday.  Star Tee Rex, Star Wraiths, Pro Wraiths, DX Wraiths, as well as stock stamped Star Sharks and 2007 Pro Worlds CFR Wraiths. 

I hope you all enjoy the special rules.  We'll see how they play out and see if they are worth requesting for any future events.

Ter

Make it out there today?

[discglfr]

Yeah,

I got out today!  I even had a good time - imagine that.  Tees are looking VERY good.  They are NOT slick and they are ready for action. 

Both Mike Schwieger and I had a few bad holes and we ended up both shooting +7 (61).  Looking forward to a great time tomorrow!  Conditions are about as they can be out there.

Ter

[UMphreak]

So what did everyone think of the course, any really special holes that one needs to watch out for? Interested to hear the results and thoughts.  Also will the tees be concrete for worlds?

[Tom McManus]

So what did everyone think of the course, any really special holes that one needs to watch out for? Interested to hear the results and thoughts.  Also will the tees be concrete for worlds?

This is from Serg's earlier post:

Forgot to add this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilmousse/sets/72157594393664328/detail/

Check out PDGA.com for the results.  My perspective:  Holes 1 and 2 with the long pin placements are very tough and very fun.  I believe that a lefty has an advantage on hole 1.  Hole 2 has OB on the left and woods on the right, with the long pin placement it is a true par 3. Hole 3 would be a deuce hole for most pros but a fun hole.  Hole 4 can be a deuce hole but if you're not careful you can get an easy 5.  Holes 5 through 12 are through the woods none are easy but they all have routes to the basket, not too narrow but when it gets green lookout.  Hole 13 is also through the woods, a  nice righty hyzer will get you within putting range. 14 is around 625' with the last 90' up hill among some oak trees, very nice hole.  15 is a righty hyzer down hill. Maybe the easiest hole on the course.  Hole 16 is 720' with woods all along the right side of the fairway and then the last 100' there are bushes on both sides of the fairway.  It isn't too tight but the rough is very thick and again, once it is green you will have a hard time just finding your disc.  17 is about 260'-275' with a low ceiling on the right hand side.  18 is pretty much a straight shot, but there is OB on the left with a road, and if you over throw the hole you can end up in a creek.

Overall a very fun course, and by no means easy. It's just my opinion, but once the concrete tee pads have been installed I think it will be the best within 100 miles of Chicago.

[UMphreak]

Fantastic, thanks for posting that Tom.  It was just too cold and snowy for me to play last weekend.  I'll have to get out there on some other day.

[discglfr]

I'm going to continue to try and work with the PDGA and Chuck Kennedy about some statistical analysis of the scores from this weekend.  Some holes played tougher than I expected and a couple played easier.  All great stuff for Am Worlds preparations.  We'll continue to test various pin placements as more events develop.  Also, weather will certainly have some impact on the scores.  Footing might be worse now but full foliage will be insane out there.  In the fall the leaves really make it difficult too. 

Anyway - that all leads to why we are at Dineen on December 30th.  The Dineen course is 10 times more FORGIVING.  It is still challenging but it is far more forgiving.  If you want to check out the event info you can do it on my <a href="http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&amp;products_id=131" target="_blank">Take
Flight Today</a>. 

I hope to see everyone come up!