Greater Milwaukee Open - PDGA B-Tier - May 23 / 24

[discglfr]

Great question Tom,

Keeping in mind the 10-15 minute commute from one course to another as well as two pretty challenging layouts, we'll just be playing 18 at Dretzka.  I know playing 27 would be nice but I want to keep the day moving along.  It will be a long enough day that way.  If we were only going to be at Dretzka for the day then it would have  been 27.

2 more registrations came in over night.  Time to finalize my Innova order.  Can you say ECHO STAR DRIVERS?  Boo ya.

Ter

Brown Deer and Dretzka are two of the finest courses in all of Wisconsin and everyone gets to play one round at each for this event.  Get yourselves registered! 

Looks like we'll have custom Discraft and custom Innova discs for the event.  Also, that super secret item yet!  You will not be disappointed with the player's package for this event.  Not that I hope you ever are with any of my events but this one should be unique (as claimed before).

Ter

This should be a great event.  Two very fun courses.  Terry, how many holes will we be playing at Dretzka?

[Arok]

Can't wait, I think we are going to head up there this Sunday and play some rounds.
I don't think I've been to either of these courses.

[Bruce Brakel]

They are both good courses, well worth the drive. 

[SERG]

When do you anticipate the baskets to be in tournament locations? Still not sure if I'm going to be able to play but I'm working on it!

[Arok]

They are both good courses, well worth the drive. 

Yes I can't wait!

[discglfr]

For Advanced (MA1) players on Saturday, the GMO is an Am Nationals Qualifying event.  You have to think that the top few guys in that division are pretty good and probably close to being professionals.  Well, if you are going to play Am Nationals or going to soon turn pro wouldn't it be nice to have a brand new portable basket to practice on?

Here is my offer ... if we can get 90 players to compete in the advanced division on Saturday, May 23rd at this year's Greater Milwaukee Open, I'll go ahead and give away a brand new, metal, portable basket.  Most likely it will be a Chainstar with a portable wheel base to it. 

So that's my challenge to you all.  Round up 90 advanced players on Saturday then go out and win the division and claim your title, your basket, and your invite to the US Am Nationals! 

Again the offer of this basket is only valid if we get 90 advanced players (or pretty darn close to 90 anyway).  And for what it's worth - anything less than 80 is not considered to be close enough).

[discpro99]

Just signed up today should be a great time.

I will probably be signing up Bingman by the end of the week too. I dont see anywhere on the pre reg website to leave you a comment so I figured I would just tell you here. So if you see a Pro Master pre reg come in from me its for the Rifleman.

[discglfr]

Wow - registrations continue to pour in. We are just 1 week short of the event and here are the latest numbers:

60 competitors for Saturday: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8797

27 competitors for Sunday: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8796

Don't get shut out of this event!

If you wish to mail in your registration you can send your name, e-mail, PDGA number, division, and check made to Terry Miller, 360 Park Hill Drive, Unit E, Pewaukee, WI 53072.

As posted from the start - LATE FEES START THURSDAY NIGHT

[javy16]

can i prereg online or is it only by mail?

[javy16]

nevermind sorry, didnt look at first page.

[Arok]

Man Dretzka was slammed packed yesterday. Brown deer was awesome and tough as hell.
The pin positions seemed a mix at Dretzka? Will the pin locations change at Brown Deer?

[discglfr]

Due to the weather we are still waiting on finalizing the pin placements.  It has been brutal here and we are trying to get the best layout mixed with the best flow mixed with the driest spots mixed with the most fun.  I hate that I can't announce those details just yet but we really must see what happens in the next 72 hours of weather.  I promise you this - you will have a good time on both courses!

Did I mention that we continue to get pounded with registrations?  Between online, in person, and mail in registrations I think I collected about 24 just today alone! 

87 competitors for Saturday: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8797

35 competitors for Sunday: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8796

Don't get shut out of this event! 

Saturday's event is a United States Amateur Disc Golf Qualifying Event!

[Tom McManus]

Due to the weather we are still waiting on finalizing the pin placements.  It has been brutal here and we are trying to get the best layout mixed with the best flow mixed with the driest spots mixed with the most fun.  I hate that I can't announce those details just yet but we really must see what happens in the next 72 hours of weather.  I promise you this - you will have a good time on both courses!

Did I mention that we continue to get pounded with registrations?  Between online, in person, and mail in registrations I think I collected about 24 just today alone! 

87 competitors for Saturday: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8797

35 competitors for Sunday: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8796

Don't get shut out of this event! 

Saturday's event is a United States Amateur Disc Golf Qualifying Event!

The weather may not be the best right now, but it certainly looks like it is going to be a great weekend.  The forecast for both days looks outstanding.

[discglfr]

I had 10 online pre-registrations come in between 2AM (when I went to bed) and 8AM (the time I was done feeding and dressing my 7th month old). 

This is going to be one BIG event!  Great competitor forecast along with a great weather forecast! 

[discglfr]

Wow - some massive registrations keep on pouring in.  Took a bunch at the Valley View League tonight as well. 

Here is how we are looking:

109 Registered for Saturday's action:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8797

45 Registered for Sunday's action:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8796

Late fees kick in on Thursday night.  Do not call me and ask to hold you a spot please.  154 people have managed to pay via credit card, online, check, or in person so please do the same. 

What an unbelievable weekend it will be!

Ter

[discpro99]

Cant wait for this weekend should be a great time and some nice weather...40 open players also a bonus!!

[zgti1]

See y'all there.   

[discglfr]

Sorry - running out to the course so I can't update the links below.  Maybe someone else can that received this e-mail from me earlier today.

Wow,

Do you believe that the 2009 Greater Milwaukee Open is finally here?  I know we're ready for this to get underway and we are very excited to have you all here.  As registrations have been pouring in we've been working diligently to make this huge undertaking as fun and enjoyable as it can possibly be.  Provided in this e-mail are a bunch of great links in addition to some other very important info.  Please read all of it very carefully because most of your questions are answered right here!

The basics:

EVERYONE regardless of day or division is to report to Dretzka Park between 8 and 8:45 to check in (if you haven't already done so on Friday afternoon).  All awards ceremonies will take place at Dretzka Park as well.

We are offering Random Draw Doubles on Friday night.  We will play the Dretzka Park, 18 hole course from the short tees.  Please be present and entered by 5:30.  Payout will be over 100% and done in merchandise credit.  You do not need to be a tournament player to compete in the doubles - it is open to anyone.

Any other questions you might have are answered in your Caddy Guide which is attached in this e-mail.  If it did not come through as an attachment for you, it can be downloaded here.  Please print off a copy of the Caddy Guide, fold it twice, and bring it with you.

Course Maps

Dretzka Park

Brown Deer Park

Directions

Dretzka to Brown Deer via Hwy 100 (Brown Deer Road)

Dretzka to Brown Deer via Bradly Road

Pre-Registered Players

Saturday's Confirmed Competitors

Sunday's Confirmed Competitors

www.iRegisteredOnline.com - Online Registration Service


Other details:

This event is a United States Amateur Disc Golf Championships Qualifying event.  On the pro side it is also a United States Disc Golf Championships Series event.  Best of luck to all competitors trying to earn spots at those incredibly prestigious events.

All aces will split all day and are not specific to your pool.  If no aces are hit, we will have a 60%, 30%, 10% CTP.

CTP holes will be announced during the player's meeting.

Thank you so much for choosing to spend a portion of your Memorial Day weekend here in Milwaukee playing disc golf.  We hope you enjoy your unique players package item and had a good time at two of Wisconsin's finest courses.

Terry Miller - 414-803-3307
TD - Greater Milwaukee Open

[discglfr]

Like usual - at Applebees after a very intense weekend of TD'ing and the scores are POSTED!  What a weekend.  Thanks for a great weekend everyone!

Saturday's results (posted Saturday night)
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8797

Sunday's Results (posted Sunday night)
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8796

[Tom McManus]

This was a great weekend.  Two well run tournaments on two very tough and well kept courses.  Nice player packs both days and lots of ctps on Saturday and giveaways on Sunday. I think that the return on the initial cost of the event was great.  Getting a disc, a mini, a sticker, and a pair of socks for a $30 entry fee is a good value.  Everything else is a bonus.  CTPs, trophies, and prizes.  Besides the nice player packs there were additional giveaways after the round.  A full day of fun for $30, an excellent value.

Pre-reg is the way to go.  It seems to run much smoother and makes it a nice tourney experience for all involved competitor's, staff, and directors.  As far as the scores Barry shooting a 47 at Brown Deer and a 49 from the longs at Dretzka is unreal.

There were very nice personalized trophies given out the day of the event to the top competitors.  That is something special. 

Scores posted the same day, overall a great experience. 

Terry- thanks to you and all your helpers for the hard work.  The 2009 GMO was a great event.