McNaughton Open, A Vibram Open Qualifier- Sat. May 7 PRO B TIER

[dana]

Sent sanctioning in today!

Pro B tier at McNaughton!  We will offer a reduced entry of sorts for those of you wanting to qualify for THE VIBRAM OPEN and get ratings.

More info to come...

[dana]

I wonder if anyone will break into the 40's from the longs??

[CEValkyrie]

I wonder if anyone will break into the 40's from the longs??

With the new cement longs? I would put my money on no.

[pdga#7648]

the course record from the longs is 46 from  Scott Martin back in 1997. But like Brett said, with the NEW long teepads, I will also say unless someone from the NT comes to play in this, that No, 40's will not be reached.

[dana]

Schweb has the record I thought?

I can tell you that we wont use hole 9's new long tee.  Talk about a waste of cement!

Its a different course now, so old records won't ever be broken.

[dana]

Schweb claims the record- check his writeup for Innova http://www.innovadiscs.com/team/champion-team/brian-schweberger.html

[pdga#7648]

thanks Dana. that was a cool page to look at. Scott's must not have been in a official sanctioned event, but I know he posted a 46 from the longs, as he and his brother were our traveling partners from 1994-1998.

with those new tees, I would be very suprised to see anything in the 40's though.

[dana]

Hope to have all info out by tomorrow.

Trying to decide on costs and half in vs trophy only.  Might just do both, I donno.  Any input?

[Dan Michler]

Hope to have all info out by tomorrow.

Trying to decide on costs and half in vs trophy only.  Might just do both, I donno.  Any input?

My opinion:
$50 Open
$25 Half-In
No trophy-only.

[dana]

Thanks Dan.  I like the sound of that.

Any chance you'll make the trip down?

[dana]

McNaughton Open, A Vibram Open Qualifier
Pro Open Only
$50 entry or half-in for $25
***Add $10 if you would like to qualify for Vibram Open***
Please visit: http://www.maplehillopen.com/vo-qualifiers.html for info on qualifying and where your $10 goes.
Minimum $500 added to Pro purse
AM'S CAN PLAY AND ACCEPT MERCHANDISE INSTEAD OF CASH TO RETAIN AM STATUS

Check in/registation: 8-9
Player mtg: 9:15
Tee off: 9:30

There will be a $5 day of registation late fee

R1 Shorts
R2 Longs (won't play new #9 long)

To register: Send check (payable) to Dana Vicich 1002 W. McKinley Ottawa, IL  (hope to have online registration up and running soon) Please include Name, PDGA #, Phone #, Email

You can support the event by purchasing a $10 tee sign.  Contact Dana for more info on sponsorship opportunities vicich@gmail.com or call 815-575-1917

[Dan Michler]

Thanks Dan.  I like the sound of that.

Any chance you'll make the trip down?

I am hopeful that I will be there!

[dana]

I have an idea.  I'm also going to offer a $10 trophy only option.  And you then can have the option of a $15-20 side bet for those rated under 935.  It will be a ghost division of sorts within the open division.  This "ghost division" will play for their side bet, which will be payed out in merch (most likely). 

does this make sense?

[pdga#7648]

so the side bet part is only for 935 and lower? so what do I sign up for, Open?

[dana]

yep, open.  everyone is in the same divisoin.  i'm just running that ghost division side bet for those lower rated players.

[dana]

Everyone clear on the <935 rated side bet?

I'm hoping for a 50+ field of players.  This might be your only shot to get some sanctioned rounds in at McNaughton this year!  You can do it for as little as $10!!!  This is also going to be your best shot at qualifying for the VIBRAM OPEN.  I know a lot of the Joliet guys won't be opting in for the the VO cause its the same weekend as Sandy Point.  This could be your chance to play the famed Maple Hill at one of the best events of the year.

$10 tee signs are available too! 

Questions or concerns- 815.575.1917

[dana]

Registrations are starting to come in! I'll update on PDGA.com when I get a chance.

Got some INT side bet action going on too.  Sign up, its gonna be fun!

[dana]

registrations are updated on PDGA.com
Sign up today at www.paperorplasticsports.com

Come try and slay McNaughton in what will most likely be your only chance for PDGA sanctioned competition there this year.

[pdga#7648]

I got word from 2 people on Saturday that they drove down and played McNaughton.

If anyone else is planning on doing this, give me a heads up. I am just 5 minutes from McNaughton, and would come out to play with whoever wants to play it. as long as it's after 3:30 pm, and is not on Tuesday or Friday ( I bowl ) send me a PM here or on facebook.

[dana]

*subject to change

Short Round
1 short
2 short
3 short
4 original (left teepad)
5 short
6 short
7 original long
8 short
9 short

10 short
11 short
12 short
13 original long
14 short
15 short
16 short
17 short
18 original long

Longs
1 long
2 long
3 long
4 original (left tee)
5 long
6 long
7 original long
8 long
9 original long over water

10 long
11 long
12 long
13 long
14 long
15 long
16 long
17 long
18 original long