Lakewood Open June 20th-21st

[ericedge]

This year the Lakewood Open is going to be held on June 20 & 21.

There are a couple of options available if you'd like to get registered to play the event. You can go to the Lakewood website (http://www.lakewooddiscgolf.com/LKWD/Home.html) and navigate to the flyer from the top of the page or hit the link that will direct you to TitleDisc (http://titledisc.com/) for online registration.

Check out the Current Registration (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9159) to see who's already signed up.

If the online registration fills and you know you want to play the event, please send me an email to get yourself on the wait list. I am planning on adding some extra holes which means there will likely be some players getting in off of the wait list (if there is one)

[Ken Smith]

The tourney is 6/20 and 6/21 (Sat & Sun).

[KG_MCDGC]

I have a chance of talking my wife into letting me play in this one, it falling on Father's Day weekend and all.

[all2common]

I'd love to play this one! However, mountain golf is really hard to beat!

[douglaselvis]

Fathers Day was an easy one!
It was that dam Mothers Day that bit me!
See ya'll at Lakewood!

[Mystjava]

I'm registered! :wink2: Looking forward to trying a new park.. oh my gosh.. give me excuses to check out Lakewood! :drool: :rolling: :whistler:

[TreeLove]

You're going to love Lakewood. It's manicured (mowed), and has fun, rolling terrain with interesting shapes and great topography. A good mix of holes with a healthy dose of elevation change, mutiple ponds, water, bathrooms and shelters on the course, good benches & signs, multiple parking lots, and only 10 minutes from SeaTac! I'm already signed up!

[Scott]

You're going to love Lakewood. It's manicured (mowed), and has fun, rolling terrain with interesting shapes and great topography. A good mix of holes with a healthy dose of elevation change, mutiple ponds, water, bathrooms and shelters on the course, good benches & signs, multiple parking lots, and only 10 minutes from SeaTac! I'm already signed up!

Lakewood is all that, at more. Definately one of my favorites.

[hyphenboy]

Hey, Eric! Put me on the list!! Heheh. I'll give you some cash next I see ya...

[Mystjava]

If I'm feeling up to it.. I will stop by after my tournament tomorrow and check it out? Depends on how tired I am. ...

[hyphenboy]

If folks are thinking of traveling for this event... I have "camping" facilities about 5 minutes from the course. Putting basket in backyard and "driving range" across the street. PM me... there is space for camper/etc. too.

FORE!
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[Pizzel]

I am in!!! Can't wait to play another event at Lakewood.

[Tim]

Really? That's surprising. I guess you didn't see that I'm co-TDing this, and we've decided to make this a Superclass event (all in the longs, of course.) ;)

j/k

If any other Oregonians are interested in playing this event, I'll be at the Fling and you can sign up with me.

[Jeff Hemmerling]

If any other Oregonians are interested in playing this event, I'll be at the Fling and you can sign up with me.
Sounds good. What's your full name Tim so I know who to look for? Thanks.

[Pizzel]

Really? That's surprising. I guess you didn't see that I'm co-TDing this, and we've decided to make this a Superclass event (all in the longs, of course.) ;)

j/k

Oh Tim.....you so crazy!

Hey, make it a RIPT, Three Headed Monster, Superclass tourney.....AWESOME!:laughing:

[all2common]

My mom will be there too!

[Pizzel]

My mom will be there too!Speaking of Superclass......I mean Super-wide-class!

[Tim]

Sounds good. What's your full name Tim so I know who to look for? Thanks.

Tim Coye, I'll be representing in the D-Pool. Ohhhh yeah.

I kind of look like a shorter, less athletic version of Dirk Nowitizki*

http://drunkathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dirk-nowitzki-dallas-mavericks-drunk-pictures11.jpg

* Hoop earrings, Ashton Kutcher styling, and cute blonde not included

[smobro]

If folks are thinking of traveling for this event... I have "camping" facilities about 5 minutes from the course. Putting basket in backyard and "driving range" across the street. PM me... there is space for camper/etc. too.

FORE!
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[Mystjava]

Which layout is used at Lakewood Open? I want to check it out before the tournament if possible so I can practice it....

[captain jack]

Which layout is used at Lakewood Open? I want to check it out before the tournament if possible so I can practice it....


The baskets get moved quite regularily at Lakewood, so you may not be able to play the tournament layout until the day of.
The layout as of last Saturday has #12 in the short position, at 300', the tourney layout has this hole at 600', so you wont be able to practice that one right now.

#1 is in the right position, its usual spot , and most likely would be there for a tourney.
#2 is long and right, up by the fence, probably the most likely placement for the tourney.
#3 is long
#4 is a fixed target, so its ready to go.
You can play #5 to both its short, right, and long dogleg left baskets, both are in place.
#6 has both short and long tees, to a single basket position, so you could play both.
#7 also has 2 tees, the coffin tee as well as an alternate tee above and to the left, play both for practice.
#8 and #9 are fixed baskets and tees.
#10 is short for baseball season and should remain there for the tournament.
#11 basket moves alot, but the placement is all in the same area, so playing it where it is now is good enough practice.
#12, like I said is short, it will probably be long for the tourney.
#13 has multiple basket locations, but all are in the same general area, so it should play close to where it is now.
#14 basket always lives up behind the big cedar, so no surprises there.
#15 is currently in its longest configuration, with the basket deep and right of the pond, be careful with your upshot here, the pond is pretty nasty.
#16 is in its short left position, I would expect it to be deep and right for the tourney.
#17 is in the long position, so its ready for tourney play.
#18 is currently on the island in the parking area, this is the usual tourney postion, with the surrounding pavement being O.B..

Ok, now go tear it up. :biggrin2:

[smobro]

If folks are thinking of traveling for this event... I have "camping" facilities about 5 minutes from the course. Putting basket in backyard and "driving range" across the street. PM me... there is space for camper/etc. too.

FORE!
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How do we get more info about camping there?

[Sam]

I definitely am interested in this tournament as I loved Lakewood the one time I was there. What does current registration look like? If I decide in a week or two that I want to play, will there still be time to get in?

Thanks! :cheers:

[Cold Steel]

[QUOTE=captain jack;18504]The baskets get moved quite regularily at Lakewood, so you may not be able to play the tournament layout until the day of.

The "normal" way this is run, first round everything short as possible, second round either middle or long (if there is no middle,) and the last round is everything in long. So you get to play it all!
Oh, and there's usually three or four added temp holes as well.

[Tim]

The "normal" way this is run, first round everything short as possible, second round either middle or long (if there is no middle,) and the last round is everything in long. So you get to play it all!
Oh, and there's usually three or four added temp holes as well.

Lord Byron speaketh the truth. I think we'll be rolling with 4 temp holes too.

[Tim]

I definitely am interested in this tournament as I loved Lakewood the one time I was there. What does current registration look like? If I decide in a week or two that I want to play, will there still be time to get in?

Thanks! :cheers:

Sitting at 40 right now, though I don't know if Eric has received new ones. I do expect the event to fill, I think it's more a matter of "when" than "if". Really hard to say when it'll happen though, if people are interested in playing this event, I'd recommend erring on the side of caution and registering earlier than later.

[Pizzel]

Lord Byron speaketh the truth. I think we'll be rolling with 4 temp holes too.Hey, if you are going to go Superclass why not replace the baskets with hoola-hoops!?!?:laughing:

[Tim]

Jeez, way to ruin the surprise, Pinkal. :D

[ericedge]

Regarding the layout for the open, Cold Steel's recap is correct. Tim and I will try and get the baskets into the first round positions a couple of days before the event.

If you are on the fence about signing up for Lakewood you should know that I have a very generous refund policy. Just let me know ahead of time if you can't make it and I'll be glad to give you a refund (minus online reg fee). There has always been a waiting list for the tourney and if I know you aren't going to be there then it's very easy to fill that spot. I do try and keep the online info about registration up to date, just take a look at the pdga sched. for that info.

[Mystjava]

Hey Eric.. is that the same "refund" for the Fort Steilacoom policy also?
If so.. I might be tempted to do that so I don't have to play there over the fourth of July.. I'm having second thoughts on it.. (sorry..) But I am coming to the Lakewood Open!!!

[smobro]

How do we get more info about camping there?

Can anyone give me an idea about this? I would love to sign up but want to know what the accomodations are.

Thanks,

Smo

[hyphenboy]

Can anyone give me an idea about this? I would love to sign up but want to know what the accomodations are.

Thanks,

Smo

The nearest "real" camping is Saltwater State Park which is a bit south of Burien on I5, but it is currently closed until "further notice". Yay. Hence my offering of backyard lawnspace.

There is also a KOA in Kent... :shocked:

That's about all I know of:biggrin2:

[TreeLove]

I have camped successfully at Dash Point State Park in years past....

[Sam]

Yes... but have you updated the calendar to include this event? :D

Oh... and did you get my message about my chair? :)

[DexterHawk]

I think you have my PDGA # wrong... it's 29435 not 29935

[Mystjava]

I will be heading out tomorrow (Friday June 5th) to practice this course -- I was hoping someone is willing to go with me so I can get an idea.. any volunteers? I will be out there around 1030ish...

Crystal

[TreeLove]

Yes... but have you updated the calendar to include this event? :D

Oh... and did you get my message about my chair? :)

Yes. And yes. :p

[hyphenboy]

Looks like it's almost full up! I figured it'd fill, it always does!

[TYVEK]

if i remember corectly last year there was 4 added holes for the tournament, when i look at the flyer it says 20 holes for this year. that would mean only 2 added holes, does anybody know which holes those would be??? i would like to practice them.

thanks.

[Cold Steel]

if i remember corectly last year there was 4 added holes for the tournament, when i look at the flyer it says 20 holes for this year. that would mean only 2 added holes, does anybody know which holes those would be??? i would like to practice them.

thanks.

The good ones.
No, really I think all four will be there, since there are 110 players.
5X22=110
Bring your stool- the sitting kind that is....

[Mystjava]

Ouch -- Means it's time to play the "waiting" game! I hope we all have a wonderful time and gain from this experience!

[Tim]

Here's a copy/paste of Eric's email that went out, in case anyone isn't on his email list.

Hi folks,

You are probably aware that the Lakewood Open has once again filled
early and the tournament is approaching fast, less than one week to go!.

I set up a block of time to meet with the Parks maintenance crew to have
them use their front loader to drop wood chips around the course for us.
I'm hoping a few of you can stop to help spread the chips out and make
the course look extra beautiful for the tourney. I'll be meeting them
near the number 12 tee pad (Geezer way) at 10:00 am with my metal rake
in hand. I'll also bring a few garbage bags and if we have the manpower
then maybe we can do some trash pickup as well. Please consider joining
the crew to help spruce up Lakewood on Tuesday, June 16th at ten in the
morning! Bring a rake if you've got one.

BTW: the course will be closed to casual play during the tournament
rounds but all are welcome to play the 22 hole layout during the lunch
break if they'd like to (hopefully around 1:30-2:00pm)

Cheers, Eric

Also, I plan on being out at the course some time later this week to work on painting circles and whatnot. If anyone is interested in helping out, just let me know.

[Tim]

if i remember corectly last year there was 4 added holes for the tournament, when i look at the flyer it says 20 holes for this year. that would mean only 2 added holes, does anybody know which holes those would be??? i would like to practice them.

thanks.


Cold Steel is correct, there will be 4 added holes, the same ones as last year, though there may be slightly minor modifications to the pin/pad placements.

[Mystjava]

I am slightly nervous about playing here - I will be playing somewhat blind on this course since I was only able to play a few holes on it during the first Friday of June.
Right now I have to go find a mechanic to work on my car so I can drive over to play.. grump! Anything and wishes for positive thoughts please!!!

[Ken Smith]

I think you'll find it's a fair course, no terribly frustrating holes (although #13 can be a pisser if your great drive rolls ob, but that's another story). A few pins are hard to see, but your group will be able to help you. It's a very nice course! Good luck.

[Mystjava]

Bill and Micheal had shown me hole 4 through 14 when I visited on the 4th. Also, if your drive isn't low enough is what I remember about hole 12, it will go into the blackberries! Wink!

[olydiscgolf]

Is Thursday Doubles still happening this week?

[Bigpipes]

Yes, as far as I know, doubles is still happening.

[hyphenboy]

I heard Thursday doubles was moved to Friday? Or is that a separate doubles?:slapface:

[Nate Sexton]

If there are doubles Friday I'd love to play, if anyone knows what time they are please post it here. I am going to check out the Woodland Park Zoo tomorrow morning with my girlfriend and then we will be out at the course practicing and eventually playing doubles hopefully.
Nate

[Tim]

I've heard rumors that doubles will happen, but nothing substantiated. My guess would be that if they do happen though, they'll be at the usual time (5:00 sign up/5:30 start).

[ChUcK]

Rahn told me he will be running the doubles round tonight, 5:30 start. I'll be the backup TD if he can't make it, so fear not!

[Carie CPink]

Jason, Kent and I will be leaving Portland shortly for the tourney! Woo-hoo!!!!!!! Go Team Oregon!

[Scott]

Jason, Kent and I will be leaving Portland shortly for the tourney! Woo-hoo!!!!!!! Go Team Oregon!

Good luck to all three of you. I am insanely jealous. I love Lakewood. One of these days I'll make it there for a tournament.

[Mystjava]

Jason, Kent and I will be leaving Portland shortly for the tourney! Woo-hoo!!!!!!! Go Team Oregon!

Whoot! I can't wait to see you and play! See you all tomorrow.. (I don't think I will come over for the doubles..) I still have to look for a place to stay the night.

[ericedge]

Awesome weekend, I had a blast running the event. I'm about to fall asleep in my chair but I did manage to get the SCORES (http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9159&year=2009&include_ratings=1#Open) up.

g'night

[snap7times]

Just took a peek, gosh that Tuffi lady needs to play some more major tournaments with the women at like BSF and all of that, talk about a whipping in the Open Womens... ANd ouch to Nate in the final round losing that nice lead, can't win them all I guess ;) damn my fantasy :)

[gwillim]

damn my fantasy :)

Yeah, me too. I'm firing Nate!

[JR Stengele]

Just wanted to say thanks to Eric and Tim for doing an amazing job as TD's. The tournament was well thought out and flowed extremely well. Everything including the player packs, course set up, putting competition, CTP's to the awards. Thanks for a wonderful time and I hope if you all aren't too burnt out that you will consider doing it again. I wouldn't miss it for nothing!

[olydiscgolf]

Thanks Eric and Tim! Great tourney (as always)!

[smobro]

Thanks Eric and Tim! Great tourney (as always)!

Wow! I can't even begin to describe how well run this event was. Eric and Tim have my appreciation and respect. Way to go guys. I hope you can get back to real life now and play some golf. Can I register for next year now?

[citizens arrest]

Well this goes out to all that could not attend the tournament this year you should start making plans for next year. Eric and Tim,Tuffy,Kurt and all the behind the scenes people that made this event a great time for all that attended, thank you from the Elliott's, your hard work and passion for the sport is so appreciated by all that attend:trophy:. I would also like to thank my son and best friend Jesse for playing in this fathers day tourny with his dad, I can't believe that he will be getting his drivers licence next month, wow where have all the years gone:confused: jesse hasn't played alot of disc golf this last year, so taking 4th in int. division made his dad pretty proud, I know all the dads out there can relate to the reality that it was just like yesterday that we were bringing our kids home from the hospital. So don't let a day go by without telling them how much you love them and how proud of them you are no matter what intrest's they have, because someday you'll wake up and there going to be all grown up.:cheers:

[olydiscgolf]

Well this goes out to all that could not attend the tournament this year you should start making plans for next year. Eric and Tim,Tuffy,Kurt and all the behind the scenes people that made this event a great time for all that attended, thank you from the Elliott's, your hard work and passion for the sport is so appreciated by all that attend:trophy:. I would also like to thank my son and best friend Jesse for playing in this fathers day tourny with his dad, I can't believe that he will be getting his drivers licence next month, wow where have all the years gone:confused: jesse hasn't played alot of disc golf this last year, so taking 4th in int. division made his dad pretty proud, I know all the dads out there can relate to the reality that it was just like yesterday that we were bringing our kids home from the hospital. So don't let a day go by without telling them how much you love them and how proud of them you are no matter what intrest's they have, because someday you'll wake up and there going to be all grown up.:cheers:I bet the kids' pretty proud of his dad as well!

[citizens arrest]

I bet the kids' pretty proud of his dad as well!
THANKS!

[Bullseye]

I bet the kids' pretty proud of his dad as well!

Just the other day I heard him fighting with some other kid... "MY Dad's got a lower PDGA number than YOUR Dad!!!














Ok, it didn't really happen... but it would be pretty cool :laughing:

[Tim]

Sounds like most everyone had a good time out there, which makes me glad. Definite thanks go out to Kurt Bayne for being a huge help and providing constant entertainment with his non-sequiturs; Andrew and Sheila for helping out with selling pizza, adding scores, and all sorts of other things; Chuck for helping out in getting the course ready before the tourney and doing grunt work before and between rounds; Aaron T. and Eric M. for coming down and helping paint circles even though they had NO other affiliation with the event; and Tuffi and Brian H. (and any other Lakewood locals) for doing all they do for making Lakewood look so durn nice. Thanks everyone!

[cefire]

I put together a bunch of video clips as a preview video for the Lakewood Open. I've also got final 9 video which I'll be putting up soon.

Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqCWnhTeGDc

[SPIDER-DAN]

Great video........watched myself over and over make that long putt on the beach hole..........yeah!!! Even a blind squirrel finds a nut or two.

Great tournament........thanks to all that help make this event a sucess.

Congrats to Mike W. Let me know what disc you want for that ace........ I wont forget buddy.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Hey Dan! Which hole did Mike ace(and what round)? Wish I could've played this year, but I sprained my ankle a few weeks prior while playing softball.

Someone told me that construction begins in a month or two, and that Lakewood will be taking on some major changes-- if this is true, I hope that a few holes are designed to bring water hazards into play--(it is "Lakewood" after all) such as the temp' beach hole and perhaps another crossing that southeast corner of the lake... maybe it's time to start a new thread>>>

[Tim]

I'm not Dan, but Mike got #9 and then splashed chains on #10 short...all part of his hot final comeback round on Sunday. Good old Andy "Acepot" Faris also got #1 in the short on Saturday.

As for the construction, I haven't heard anything about it beginning any time soon. Originally, I think it was slated to start in a couple months, which was part of the reason for moving the Lakewood Open earlier in the year. With the economy being what it is though, the last I've heard about the project is that it's "delayed indefinitely." But yeah, there is a decent chance that this was the last year that the Open could be played in this layout.

[SPIDER-DAN]

Is this the same toby that traded me the awesome yellow champion monarch........flys great so far. Sorry to hear about the ankle.........hope you heal fast enough to get in some tourneys before winter.

[ericedge]

I managed to get some of my tourney photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/edgepix/sets/72157621239781542/with/3707324737/) edited and up on the flickr site. Stop by and have a look.

[cefire]

OK, the last final 9 video had a small technical glitch but its fixed:

2009 Lakewood Open: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVFg_cJsncg