IOS #2 @ Lombard, IL--05/31 & 06/01 2008

[Fox Metro Discer]

is sunday's field going to be capped at x amount of players ( 5 times # of holes )

Yes, they do. This would be all the comments that the tourney is going to fill.

[pickax]

I think the question is more along the lines of "Will extra holes or floater groups be added to increase the field cap beyond the current 100 (5x20)?"

[Jon Brakel]

It's not a simple answer and it is a decision that is usually decided during registration. Right now we are capped at 100. Factors that come into play when deciding to add extra holes are weather, how early we fill, how many volunteers we have, how many and what kind of extra baskets we have...there's probably more but that's all I can think of right now.

[Mukey]

it seems to me that if you dont cap the field and let everyone who didnt pre reg
play that you are actually punishing the people who pre reg

Nah, you save a bit of $ on pre-reg and have peace of mind that you have a spot, plus if you pre-reg you can e-mail Bruce about a players pack

Plus, I'd rather have a bigger field for this one as my drive home is only 20 minutes   

[stpitner]

there's probably room to put a floater starting on 20 since it will take a little bit for the first group on 19 to play the hole.  Hopefully a situation will not come up where that is needed, but yay for pre-reg

[Bruce Brakel]

The other factor Jon forgot is how much room there is on the scorecard for extra holes.  Our plan is best described as "Cap and Negotiate."     There is room for a hole or two after 20. 

[Jon Brakel]

The other factor Jon forgot is how much room there is on the scorecard for extra holes.  Our plan is best described as "Cap and Negotiate."     There is room for a hole or two after 20. 

And what Bruce is not pointing out is that I'm generally against setting up extra holes AND I make the score cards!!!  But it's pretty easy for Bruce and Brett to gang up on me! 

[dana vi]

Thanks for your hard work.  I'm sure it will all work out..maybe the weather will keep some people away?

Also, those wanting to register for the GPO can do so on Saturday with me.  Have exact change or check.

Thanks

[CEValkyrie]

It's still a few days off but the weekend weather is looking good for the weekend.

77 Sat 20% chance of rain
82 Sun 30% chance of rain

My prediction is that Sunday will fill to capacity and players will be turned away. Saturday will have 80 to 90 players. That's just a guess of course.

[Tom McManus]

does anyone have an address for the park or an intersection to plug into a gps?

[CEValkyrie]

I'll have 2 extra baskets & 2 extra tee pads on hand if need be. We've used the 22 hole set up before. There is no reason to not add the 22nd hole if we play 21. You gotta get back to hole #1 somehow .

[Bruce Brakel]

I'm generally not in favor of floater groups on a course that is mostly par 3s.  But if we're running 22 holes and we have 115 people who want to play, one floater group is not so bad.  At some point you have to cut it off. 

[pickax]

does anyone have an address for the park or an intersection to plug into a gps?

From pdga.com:
Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -87.9995,41.8742
Use Madison & Chase, Lombard, IL

[CEValkyrie]

Thank you Mike Krupicka for taking registratoins at doubles tonight. The PDGA Tour Page is updated.

I was planning on going to Fairfield Thursday night but will not be able to make it. I have an important IOS meeting to attend.

Saturday
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7898

Sunday
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7897

[OvEr HaNd AsSaSiN]

Just to let everyone know sat. i will be registering 6 people for sunday... 

[JCthrills]

What time is sign-in Saturday? 1st round tee off time?  I'm thinking of saving a little cash & driving in Saturday morning from Indy.

[pickax]

Registration starts at 8:00am. Player meeting at 9:15.

btw. brasscash.com doesn't seem to be responding right now.
The google cache is here:
http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:rcHKm_GMGGcJ:home.comcast.net/~illinoisopen/IOS.htm&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us&client=firefox-a

[JCthrills]

How is traffic on the south side around 7-8am on Saturdays?  I was thinking to shoot for a 8:30 arrival, it's about a 3.5hour drive from Indy & I'll account for one stop along the way. Probably head out of Indy 4:45ish.

[Jon Brakel]

That's weird about the brasscash site. It looks like you can use the direct address rather than the vanity address.  http://home.comcast.net/~illinoisopen/IOS.htm

I'll have to check on that when I get home tonight.

[Tom McManus]

That's weird about the brasscash site. It looks like you can use the direct address rather than the vanity address.  http://home.comcast.net/~illinoisopen/IOS.htm

I'll have to check on that when I get home tonight.

I have had problems with the brasscash address for a while.