This weekend.

[Chainmeister]

Though breaking the form
his suggestion may have been
cleaner expression..

[juanbond]

I, too, noticed that the Lebanon event was the closest...so I figured I'd just go get my first PDGA event in the books.  I ended up coming from behind to win the MA3 division (probably should have played MA2).  The TDs were great and the event ran really smoothly.  Fun course, too!

[Jon Brakel]

don't feel bad for win
first tourney in MA3
you can move up with rating

[airspuds]

For me this weekend

IN state T  >  have not played much  shot 1  over on white last weekend  red i would expect around +6
have not putted much

or

Sinnissippi Open
  >  practice for IOS

either way I spend a litte $$$$



is Sinnissippi a course that requires play before the T ?


i know its wise to practice the course prior to the T but
on the other hand , i wanna support the IN state group T as well

50   50  right now

[Dan Michler]

There is not a lot of rough at Sinnissippi, so I'd say its easier to play the 1st time than some other courses.  If I had to choose between playing a tournament at Sinnissippi or on the White course at Lemon Lake, I'm choosing Sinnissippi 100% of the time.

[pickax]

There a number holes at Sinnissippi where there are a couple different ways to approach the hole. Having a plan of attack on these is a good idea.

[blackandwhite]

if you are confident in your abilities I would say get out to Lemon this weekend and play it blind for IOS. Ive played close toa half dozen tournaments this year on courses Ive never set foot on. I try to at the very least just walk the course and maybe take one driver and a mid out there with me to try to see if the 'line is there'.

Ive placed worse at tournaments that i know the course like the back of my hand than courses Ive played for the first time.  I almost find it easier for the sole reason that Im not expecting to hit THAT line, with THIS disc.

Ill be out at Lemon Saturday, and playing in the Dueces Wild tournament on sunday.

Good luck to everyone

[airspuds]

hell, never lacked confidence in general

took on the big boys last year at pro worlds with sub 875  rating ( maybe sub 850 ) 

finished
( dead last ) 
but finished

leaning toward just playing sinnisippi
at this time

bag tag 35  ish  available

[pdga#7648]

if you are confident in your abilities I would say get out to Lemon this weekend and play it blind for IOS. Ive played close toa half dozen tournaments this year on courses Ive never set foot on. I try to at the very least just walk the course and maybe take one driver and a mid out there with me to try to see if the 'line is there'.

Ive placed worse at tournaments that i know the course like the back of my hand than courses Ive played for the first time.  I almost find it easier for the sole reason that Im not expecting to hit THAT line, with THIS disc.

Ill be out at Lemon Saturday, and playing in the Dueces Wild tournament on sunday.

Good luck to everyone

agreed 100%.
I can play a course blind better than McNaughton in a tournament 999 times out of 1000. I don't know why that is, but it is a fact! don't know if I am trying too hard at my home course or what, but even courses during any GPO, I don't shoot what I am capable(or most often shoot in a casual round)  of shooting, or even close to that matter.

To play Lemon Lake Red course, and White(never have played it) or Sinnissippi, I would go to Lemon, just for the fact the real deal Sinnissippi event is at the end of July. and nothing at Sterling really requires alot of thought.  except maybe #3 and #5.

either way you go, you are making a good decision though. you will be playing disc golf! 

[Dan Michler]

The "home course" excuse was covered in the Post Round BS thread. 
http://discontinuum.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4751.0

[pdga#7648]

that it was. still, excuse or not, this is 100% the truth for myself. I have shot -8 at McNaughton from the short tees, as my personal best. but the best I have ever shot during any tournament is even par.? 

[airspuds]

west park was final decision

ill have to take day off for sterling visit soon


nice day to play

+2  boy i  suck

need to putt more
for sure

sox game on sunday

peavy  go sox

[blackandwhite]

leaving friday morning with my girlfriend and a buddy to head up to Lansing for the CCR Open. I love A Tiers, weather is questionable, but Ill take what I can get!

[pdga#7648]

The "home course" excuse was covered in the Post Round BS thread. 
http://discontinuum.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4751.0

my point proven tonight.
perfect conditions at McNaughton, with no wind. here was my scores on the white tees, regular course....

1. 3
2. 2
3. 2
4. 3
5. 2
6. 2
7. 2
8. 2
9. 3
10. 5
11. 3
12. 2
13. 2
14. 2
15. 4
16. 3
17. 3
18. (5) O.B.

[Dan Michler]

Yes, by posting your score for 1 round you have clearly proven that every casual round you shoot will be better than every tournament round you shoot.  Hard to argue with that.

[pdga#7648]

lmao. no Dan.  I'm just saying, I have never posted this type of round at my home course in any tournament.  so for some, the home course curse, may be of some logic, and not just an excuse.



I was on fire the front 9, now that there is hard to argue with.

[smyith]

 home course woes(curse) are caused by expectations. because its your home course you know what you should be shooting. so instead of playing it hole by hole and beating the course, like you would casually, youre focusing on your overall instead. im pretty sure dan roddick wrote an article about this kind of thinking and the inconsistency its causes. its better to focus on the hole and shot at hand and forget about the previous hole(s)/shot(s) and upcoming one(s). playing in the moment and learning how to maintain a really positive mental game the whole tournament, it was turns in good rounds. well that and practice...
i think alot of people confuse expectations and their confidence. having the confidence to make the shot at hand, is different than having the expectation that you will make the shot at hand.