The first ever "Wham Bam Thank You Am"

[Mike Batka]

Attention amateur disc golfers!!! Here's some information on what promises to be a great tournament.

PDGA Sanctioned C Tier Event

Amateur Players Only (Junior, Intermediate, & Advanced)

Saturday, July 10th at Village Park in Sussex, WI (just NW of Milwaukee)

+100% Payout, Great Players Packages, Plus More Than $500 Worth of CTP Prizes

Raffle with Over $1,000 Worth of Prizes Including a Discraft ChainStar Portable Basket, Ching Skill-Shot, and 2004 USDGC Innova Champion Edition Rocs

Field Limited to Just 72 Players

Not a Wisconsin Tour Event, but the Tour Finale will also be played at Village Park

I'll be at the Capitol Cup, Prairie Open, Baraboo Open, & Pickle Open with flyers/registration forms. Online registration is also available at www.unclejoes.net

Please contact me at whambamthankyouam@yahoo.com with any questions.

Thanks for your time,

Mike Batka

[Mike Batka]

Registration forms are now available online at www.widiscsports.com.  Select "Wham Bam Thank You Am" from the "Event Schedule."  

Again, the field is limited to just 72 players.  The first spot was filled last weekend (7 weeks before the tournament!) so preregistration is highly recommended.  

Thanks,

Mike

[shawn]

Looks to be a fun event Mike..  I'll see you at the Praire Open.

[Guest]

Thanks Shawn, I preregistered for the Prairie Open yesterday.  

Amateur disc golfers,

I'll also be at the Elver Open in Madison this Saturday (5/29).  Please track me down if you have any questions about the tournament or would like a registration form.  

Thanks,

Mike

[SERG]

Mike,

I'll be at Elver myself. Can I pay for the event with you there or do you prefer we go through Uncle Joe's site?

Sergio

[Guest]

Sergio,

I'd be happy to collect your registration fee at the Elver Open.  

See you Saturday!


Mike

[SERG]

Mike,

Sorry I wasn't able to catch up with you after the tourney...I had to leave before everything was over. Will you be at the Prairie Open this weekend? If so, I'll make sure to meet up with you there. Thanks.

[Mike Batka]

Hey Sergio,

No problem.  I don't blame you for wanting to hit the road.  It was a long day.  

Yes, I'll be at the Prairie Open, but unfortunately I play on Saturday and you play on Sunday.  Your best bet is to mail the registration form/check to me or register online at www.unclejoes.net.  Registration forms are available at www.widiscsports.com.  Click on "Event Schedule" and then "Wham Bam Thank You Am."  Please let me know if you have any questions.  

Thanks,


Mike  

[Mike Batka]

All indications are that the limited field of just 72 players is going to be filled before the tournament on July 10th. I highly recommend preregistering for the event to reserve your spot. Again, registration forms are available at www.widiscsports.com and online registration is available at www.unclejoes.net. Please contact me at whambamthankyouam@yahoo.com with any questions.

Thanks,

Mike Batka

[shawn]

Mike, I just shot the new configeration for Sussex today..  I like it alot.   What's a good score out there?

[ochreogre]

That's a good question!  I second that!

Mike, I registered for the Wham Bam online about 10 days or so ago, and I am looking forward to it!  I played Sussex on two different occasions in May, did pretty well my first time out and even better the second.  

Can I ask, what would be considered a good score for an Advanced Am?  
And what would be considered a good score for an Intermediate Am?  
And what would be a good score for someone with an arm like a sickly 10 year old girl?  (that would be me!)  

Thanks!
Steve

[Mike Batka]

Shawn,

    I agree that the layout is great.  Its length can challenge good players, but the fairways are very forgiving (even to a novice).  I think hole #2 plays a bit tougher now.  Moving hole #3 back was a great move.  The third and final change to hole #17 is the only one I don't care for because the original pin position made it one of the best holes on the course.  However, all of the changes were made because of safety concerns so I support them.  
    Someone with a decent arm could be looking at deuce putts on 17 of 18 holes (at over 550 feet, hole #3 is the exception) so I think the hot score each round will be 8-12 strokes below par.  


Mike  

[Mike Batka]

Steve,

One of the great things about Village Park is that most of the Intermediate and Advanced Players will be able to reach about half of the holes on the course.  Players with accurate (not necessarily long) drives and good putting games will do well.  Most Intermediate players won't be able to reach the longer holes with their drives which will reduce their opportunities for birdies.  My guess is that the hot score each round in the Intermediate dvision will be 4-6 strokes under par.  


Mike  

[Mike Batka]

The "Wham Bam Thank You Am" is less than two weeks away and over one-third of the field is full. All 72 spots may be filled before July 10th so preregistering is the only way to ensure yourself a spot. Registration forms are available at www.widiscsports.com. Click on "Event Schedule" and then "Wham Bam Thank You Am." Players can also register online at www.unclejoes.net.


Mike

[Mike Batka]

Player registration (if there are any spots available) and check-in will take place from 8:00-9:00 a.m. All players must check in before the players meeting at 9:00. The meeting will be brief. Players should be on the course and playing by 9:30.

[Mike Batka]

Chain Reaction is generously sponsoring a random draw doubles event at Village Park in Sussex at 6:00 on Friday, July 9th. The cost is $5 per person. It is open to anyone. There will be 100% payout in funny money to be spent there on merchandise from Chain Reaction. This promises to be a fun event and great warm-up for anyone playing in the "Wham Bam Thank You Am."

[Mike Batka]

In conjunction with the awards ceremony there will be an incredible raffle. It is open to the public. You don't need to be present to win. Over $1,000 in prizes will be given away. Here are just a few of them: Discraft ChainStar portable basket, Ching SkillShot, Innova Chamion Edition USDGC Rocs, QuadShocks, and much more. Tickets are $2 for 1, $10 for 6, and $20 for 14. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event.


Mike

[Mike Batka]

Anyone planning on attending Random Draw Doubles on Friday night must register and pay at the Chain Reaction van which will be located in the parking lot at Sussex Bowl which is across the street from the course.  The Village of Sussex does not permit the exchange of money unless the course has been reserved.  Please plan to register and pay from approximately 5:00-5:45.  Purchases of merchandise from Chain Reaction with cash and funny money must also take place in the parking lot of Sussex Bowl.  

[SERG]

I just registered for the event yesterday, I think  

Is anyone else planning on going? If anyone's interested in carpooling that would be awesome. I'd be willing to drive and/or pay for gas. Post here or PM me if interested. Steve?

[Mike Batka]

Approximately two-thirds of the players field has preregistered.  Please do not mail registration forms/payments as they are unlikely to arrive prior to Saturday.  Registration is still available online at www.unclejoes.net.  Please contact me at whambamthankyouam@yahoo.com with any questions.  

Mike