2010 IOS #1 @ CHANNAHON, IL May 1st & 2nd - Dave Pitner Memorial

[stpitner]

that's a good idea Taylor.  I don't like the other option of shortening the hole.  I could lengthen it by 100+ feet so that "that guy" would be well on their way to setting world distance records if they could throw that far (from a grass tee no less).  Then I would definitely tell people to drive once the group ahead of them is out of range.

Another option would be to split the hole into two, maybe tucking something in to the right side - not sure how close the water runs there or how wet it gets.  The 2nd half I'd probably put the basket beyond the service road, keeping it at still a decent length and not just an easy 2.  Unless I get a 4th basket, I would then extend #21 to about 350-400 with the entire path and beyond OB.  That might lead to backups as well, but since 20 (the 2nd half of the long hole split) would take longer to play than 18 does, it would help alleviate it a little bit.

[pdga#7648]

Scott. in my opinion, leave it the way it is. I took 3, 3 on it last year, and made up strokes on everyone in the group. It is a challenging par 3. Every group just needs to realize, that after the group on that hole all throw shot #2, they are typically not going to reach any of that group on their drives, unless like Taylor said they have a tailwind, and pull something out of their butts. They don't have to wait till hole is completed by group ahead. That is the main reason for the backup.



If your looking at a option #2, maybe have Open divisions and Advanced divisions play the tee as you have it set up, but all other divisions play from a shorter tee? Maybe that keeps the recs, ansd intermediates out of the woods on the drives. Leave basket where it was.

Just a thought

[tacimala]

that's a good idea Taylor.  I don't like the other option of shortening the hole.  I could lengthen it by 100+ feet so that "that guy" would be well on their way to setting world distance records if they could throw that far (from a grass tee no less).  Then I would definitely tell people to drive once the group ahead of them is out of range.

Another option would be to split the hole into two, maybe tucking something in to the right side - not sure how close the water runs there or how wet it gets.  The 2nd half I'd probably put the basket beyond the service road, keeping it at still a decent length and not just an easy 2.  Unless I get a 4th basket, I would then extend #21 to about 350-400 with the entire path and beyond OB.  That might lead to backups as well, but since 20 (the 2nd half of the long hole split) would take longer to play than 18 does, it would help alleviate it a little bit.

It's not even just on holes like that. Hole 9 (both tees probably) and 14 (from the longs, not the shorts) are the same way. Yes, a select few can hit the green or interrupt someone putting, but for the most part it's a drive, an upshot and a putt. So to save time, each group can help facilitate by spotting for the group behind for 45 seconds and it speeds it up by a few minutes per group, easily.

[stpitner]

Are you ready for the first IOS???  I hope you are!  I have a good chunk of pre-reg's that I need to get up on the site, make sure to pre-reg and help us get everything arranged for the day.  It's just a mere 10 days away!

The event logo is attached.  My Dad was a volunteer fireman for just under 10 years from about '83 - '92 in Barrington.  That's the inspiration behind the logo.  If I get this stamped, it will just be on Gateway discs due to the limited timeframe.  I wasn't going to have a logo, but my mom asked me to make her a shirt.  I probably will not order a stock of shirts, but if you're interested send me a PM asap and I'll order you one.

[Jon Brakel]

IOS #1 ace pool starts at $308!!!

[stpitner]

IOS #1 Hotstamped Discs are in!  140 Gateway discs - all putters.  All 4 models, various flex's.  Come out and celebrate in the memory of my dad at the Dave Pitner Memorial.  $500 added cash to the pro men purse!

[bigeric]

That stamp looks very nice! Scott check your PM's.

[discin311]

can't wait. Im goin to play channahon tomorrow prolly be ther around 11 if anyone wants to play a round or 2

[Stan the Blue Man]

ANy idea what the tees gonna be for sunday

Short 1st rd
Longs second rd

[dana]

IOS #1 ace pool starts at $308!!!

You might as well hand that over to Dave K.  He aced at Channy league on Tues. and Weds. this week.  Ace machine is Dave K.

Will hole 11 be in that short position for the tournament?

[Jon Brakel]

IOS #1 ace pool starts at $308!!!

You might as well hand that over to Dave K.  He aced at Channy league on Tues. and Weds. this week.  Ace machine is Dave K.

Will hole 11 be in that short position for the tournament?

He will still be required to hit it!  We won't be giving it to him at the player's meeting. 

[countchunkula]

Will someone be doing lunch at the tourney (specifically Sunday)?   I don't know of anywhere to eat near the course.

[pdga#7648]

There is a McDonalds across the interstate. 4 mins away.

[countchunkula]

There is a McDonalds across the interstate. 4 mins away.

Thanks, I always get off the highway and go straight to the course.  Never explored the surrounding area.

[Barcas420]

theres all knids of places to eat right off the exit, subway, quiznos, TBK

[pdga#7648]

I see the weather channel shows a 40% chance of rain on Sunday. I hope the weather men there are like the ones here in the Peoria area, usually wrong.
Rain really wouldn't bother me, but the 40-45 mph winds we have here today would.

[stpitner]

accuweather.com has been very good to me when looking ahead to the weekend:

Saturday: High 73, winds at 6mph, gusting to 16mph, no rain expected
Sunday: High 68, winds at 14mph, gusting to 26mph, 0.08" rain during a 1 hour period possibly.

All things considered, I'll take it!

Unfortunately while I have a good crew out there helping me run the tournament, I couldn't get my family to commit to grilling up some food.  If my dad was still alive I know he would be ALL OVER IT!  He loved to grill for the masses.  It's something I want to do in the future at this event, but unfortunately it will not be this weekend.

As far as food near the course - if you go back to where 55 intersects with Rt 6, there's the TBK, McDonald's, Quizno's, that was already mentioned.  If you continue to head west you'll hit Subway and some other places.  If you take McClintock east to the end - follow 6 east a little bit, then take Empress Rd north over I-80 (2.5 miles one way), you'll hit another Subway, Burger King, and a bunch of other things.

at 10:27pm: PRE-REG IS AT 52 for Saturday, 40 for Sunday.  Make sure to get signed up!  We max at 105 each day, and I know the J-Town guys like to sign up the day of the event, so it's going to be packed!

[Jon Brakel]

Also a cooler with a couple of sandwiches, fresh fruit/veggies and water can make for a really relaxing lunch at the park.

[airspuds]

dominicks > pre made subs , bananas, bag of chips , gatoraid

[airspuds]

i saw the hats on his list and was wondering if that would be part of the lunch deal

Ill see you sunday

In advance

thanks for running the T