Willamette Open 2009 - October 3-4

[RonTheWhip]

Hi Fellow Discers -

This is the official Willamette Open thread for 2009. Any questions, comments, concerns and other tournament information shall be posted here. An e-mail regarding the WO and the WO Qualifiers has just been sent out to previous attendees.

Thank You,

Dion Arlyn and Mike Storrs (Co-TD Crew)



official contact:
Dion Arlyn
541-760-0013
kenpofoo@msn.com
2937 SE Midvale
Corvallis, OR 97333

[Sausage Fingers]

What, no results posted yet?!?! Who's running this thing?:laughing:
:pirate:

[snap7times]

Hey, WOXI is posted to be Oct 17-18 on the ors website but on pdga says oct 3-4... which is it?

[Reichard]

Oct 3-4

[RonTheWhip]

Correct - October 3rd and 4th

[Flash]

Hey, WOXI is posted to be Oct 17-18 on the ors website but on pdga says oct 3-4... which is it?


Ignore the ORS website and do not visit it again, the webmaster and owner or the URL is not updating that site due to non-involvement in the series!!!!

[Scott]

Ignore the ORS website and do not visit it again, the webmaster and owner or the URL is not updating that site due to non-involvement in the series!!!!

Could the webmaster be talked into taking the site down to avoid confusion?

[Flash]

Could the webmaster be talked into taking the site down to avoid confusion?


If you feel that is necessary please pursue your request.

[snap7times]

or maybe the various clubs pitch in the fees and buy the site from the current webmaster???

[Flash]

Back to regularly scheduled activities.

Dion and Mike, what do you have in store for us this year?

Will we return to a 4 round format? Will each division play the same courses in the same layout?

What is the player pack looking like?

What is the number of participants allowed this year?

[RonTheWhip]

Back to regularly scheduled activities.

Dion and Mike, what do you have in store for us this year?

Will we return to a 4 round format? Will each division play the same courses in the same layout?

What is the player pack looking like?

What is the number of participants allowed this year?

The plan is to use three courses this year, allowing a total of 216 players. I imagine we can fill all three courses, so this could be the biggest WO to date. We have not quite settled on how many rounds, nor which courses each pool will be playing. There are several options in which we could utilize three courses:

Option A: Every Pool plays all three courses Once (Two courses on Sat, One Course on Sun), and meets at a designated course to watch a PRO final nine on Sunday.

Option B: Every Pool plays four rounds total (Two courses on Sat, One course for two rounds on Sun).

Option C: Every Pool plays four rounds total on two different courses that best suit their skill level. For example, the highest skill level pool would skip Willamette Park and play two rounds at Adair, and two rounds at TimberLinn. Timber Linn is the toughest by a bit over Adair, and Willamette is the easiest course. I like this option, but the only downside is that you will miss a course this year.

Three rounds is easier on the TDs and allows the awards to transpire quickly, but four rounds is more fun for most players, and I am a Player's TD after all.

What are your thoughts?

[Jester]

I vote for B with A coming in a distant 2nd!

[Matt B.]

the plan is to use three courses this year, allowing a total of 216 players. I imagine we can fill all three courses, so this could be the biggest wo to date. We have not quite settled on how many rounds, nor which courses each pool will be playing. There are several options in which we could utilize three courses:

Option a: Every pool plays all three courses once (two courses on sat, one course on sun), and meets at a designated course to watch a pro final nine on sunday.

Option b: Every pool plays four rounds total (two courses on sat, one course for two rounds on sun).

Option c: Every pool plays four rounds total on two different courses that best suit their skill level. For example, the highest skill level pool would skip willamette park and play two rounds at adair, and two rounds at timberlinn. Timber linn is the toughest by a bit over adair, and willamette is the easiest course. I like this option, but the only downside is that you will miss a course this year.

Three rounds is easier on the tds and allows the awards to transpire quickly, but four rounds is more fun for most players, and i am a player's td after all.

What are your thoughts?

1. B
2. C
3. A

[Flash]

Dion,

I really like the idea of Option C: It would allow the TD to setup the courses one time and leave them, and then the pools would play courses based on skill level. I also like the idea of only needing to play 2 different courses 2 times so if you have a bad or mediocre round you get a chance to get even with the course one more time. It is also nice to not have to require players to drive across town to play another round, I know Corvallis is small but its still nice to know that the course you arrive at in the morning is the course you will be at all day. What ever the case may be I really like the option to crown a champion based on 4 rounds of golf instead of 3 or 3.5!

I realize that timing in October is key and no body wants to push TD's to the bitter edge so do what you think is appropriate!

Now I just hope I can get into the event!!!

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Timber Linn? :shocked: I HATE that course! :shooting: Now I'm happy I'm not playing this one. :biggrin2:

Thanks for the timely updates Dion. Keep up the hard work! :cheers:

Bob

[smobro]

No offense Dion, but Timber Linn, even with the tourney layout, is super duper duper de duper lame. I would much rather play Bryant, Willamette and adair on that weekend. I have never quite understood why that wasn't the set up all along. I appreciate all you have done and don't take this as a sleight to you in any way. Timber Linn is not worthy.

[Bullseye]

No offense Dion, but Timber Linn, even with the tourney layout, is super duper duper de duper lame. I would much rather play Bryant, Willamette and adair on that weekend. I have never quite understood why that wasn't the set up all along. I appreciate all you have done and don't take this as a sleight to you in any way. Timber Linn is not worthy.

Bah. Timber Linn is fun!

I vote for whatever option lets me play all three courses at least once ;)

[smobro]

Bah. Timber Linn is fun!

I vote for whatever option lets me play all three courses at least once ;)

I grant you that it has a few fun holes, but why would anyone (except those players that bomb the disc in an open field over 450 ft, umm humm(finger pointing at Haggerty):biggrin2:) want to spend a round at Timber Linn if they could play at Willamette or Adair or Bryant instead? Those courses require way more discipline and are vastly more interesting than Timber Linn.
I am ok with playing it once, but I hate the idea of playing that course in lieu of getting to play the others. Yeah I said Lieu:)
I can see why you like to play that course. I almost blew my colon out when James Moore threw that monster Anny S shot out there last year. He CARUSSHED it!

[Pizzel]

Bah. Timber Linn is fun!

I vote for whatever option lets me play all three courses at least once ;)I agree....it is the shizz! I wouldn't mind just playing Timber Linn and Adair.

[Jester]

Timber Linn, in the tourney layout, is super duper duper de duper fun. I think it is way more interesting than Willamette and Adair Rocks hard!!! I will be happy to play any of them!

[smobro]

Timber Linn, in the tourney layout, is super duper duper de duper fun. I think it is way more interesting than Willamette and Adair Rocks hard!!! I will be happy to play any of them!

WTF

[smobro]

I agree....it is the shizz! I wouldn't mind just playing Timber Linn and Adair.

Your momma has the shizz

[Wilcox]

I believe that we should play all three courses, and skill level determining where you play twice. Timber Linn is awesome in the OS setup, not the ole setup and I believe that Adair is actually a bit tougher than timber linn based on variety and its woods shots.

[Scott]

No offense Dion, but Timber Linn, even with the tourney layout, is super duper duper de duper lame. I would much rather play Bryant, Willamette and adair on that weekend. I have never quite understood why that wasn't the set up all along. I appreciate all you have done and don't take this as a sleight to you in any way. Timber Linn is not worthy.

Dude, you are super duper duper de duper wrong. Timber Linn in the tourney layout is the shizzle. What's the matter? Can't stay in bounds on those tight fairways? Can't stay dry? Can't make your upshots on those long holes? :waaah: :nahnah:

[Pizzel]

Your momma has the shizz
I think your issue with Timber Linn isn't the course. I think you are upset that Albany has the fewest amount of business that provided discounts for AARP members!

[gwillim]

Timber Linn Championship Layout is fantastic! My votes are:

1. B
2. A
3. C

[smobro]

I think your issue with Timber Linn isn't the course. I think you are upset that Albany has the fewest amount of business that provided discounts for AARP members!

Can't a guy get a senior menu around here?
I know you would sell your momma if you didn't have to play Bryant. :biggrin2:

[Scott]

I think your issue with Timber Linn isn't the course. I think you are upset that Albany has the fewest amount of business that provided discounts for AARP members!
Your Mom provides discounts to AARP members! Does she ever go to Albany?

[smobro]

I vote A I dig seeing the top dogs play in the final 9. And as Pinkal pointed out, 4 competitive rounds in a weekend is too much golf for this old man's body.

[Celeste]

A or B
I would rather play all three courses. I'm not a fan of Timer Linn, but don't mind playing it either. It's just to city park style for my taste. If my division ends up with a day of all Timber Linn and missing out on one of the other courses I think I will try to switch divisions. As easy as Willamette is, I'd hate to go to the Willamette Open and not play Willamette!

And Smo- edit your ish so this page doesn't look so jacked up!

[Flash]

I grant you that it has a few fun holes, but why would anyone (except those players that bomb the disc in an open field over 450 ft, umm humm(finger pointing at Haggerty):biggrin2:) want to spend a round at Timber Linn if they could play at Willamette or Adair or Bryant instead? Those courses require way more discipline and are vastly more interesting than Timber Linn.
I am ok with playing it once, but I hate the idea of playing that course in lieu of getting to play the others. Yeah I said Lieu:)
I can see why you like to play that course. I almost blew my colon out when James Moore threw that monster Anny S shot out there last year. He CARUSSHED it!

In Lieu of Smobro's comments about the quality of course at Timber Linn vs Willamette we think the Beaver State Fling may need to change its practices. I don't know what we were thinking, we are going to add Timber Park into the Beaver State Fling Next year and everyone will play it. I mean the fairways at Milo are too generous and the tight technical aspect of Timber Park is highly desirable and will better help in determining a real champion. :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

Just messing with you Kent........

[essjay]

We have two votes for A or B

[Bluedisc]

I vote to play all three courses. If I don't get another shot at the tourney layout of Timber Linn this year as an AM1, I will sign up for a different division.:jumpspin:

[smobro]

sorry to stray off topic. thanks for bringing it back Essjay.

:nahnah:as for Flash, i know you dig the technical over the open field holes. IE: Stubb Stewart:rockon:

my work here is done

[Flash]

sorry to stray off topic. thanks for bringing it back Essjay.

:nahnah:as for Flash, i know you dig the technical over the open field holes. IE: Stubb Stewart:rockon:

my work here is done

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[Sam]

Yeah... smo... you miss out on the nuances of Timber Linn. It's a great course in tourney layout. And... we've already played Bryant once this year.

I vote for option B.

[ahukingacehole]

I vote B.
And as far as Timber Linn goes I think it's a great course with much more to offer than Willamette does, Timber Linn has more variety with technical holes with ob, bombers, and left and right handed shots.

[smobro]

And Smo- edit your ish so this page doesn't look so jacked up!

Done. Sorry about the Jacked upness

[Reichard]

I'd rather play 4 rounds than play 3 and watch someone play 9 at the end. I'd most likely just head home and take a nap before the awards.

I didn't care much for Timber Linn at the OLE but I keep hearing talk about a different layout. Meh, do what you want. . .

[Sausage Fingers]

I'd rather play 4 rounds than play 3 and watch someone play 9 at the end. I'd most likely just head home and take a nap before the awards.

I didn't care much for Timber Linn at the OLE but I keep hearing talk about a different layout. Meh, do what you want. . .

Great playing at the Classic Rick! Your rating will go up significantly after THOSE sweet rounds...

I, of course, prefer 3 rounds to 4 (my 866 rated 4th round REALLY killed me) and the Timber Linn tourney layout ROCKS!

I hope that you are playing the Eugene Celebration so we can battle again. Any tourney that I get to play rounds with you and Sandy Bagger is a fun time for me, even if I play like crap the 2nd day!

Did I mention recently how sweet the Advanced Master division is now? Hella good times to be had!:pirate:

[RonTheWhip]

Thanks for all the input, Mike and I will decide soon what we plan to do. Kent, not sure why you have those thoughts on TimberLinn, in its tournament layout its probably the best course in the valley, so we plan on using it. Maybe your division will not have to play it, maybe it will...

Dion

[TreeLove]

Chiming in: I LOVE the ORS layouts at Timber Linn. I prefer those layouts to the Waterloo or Bryant layouts. Also, my mind says 4 rounds, but my body says 3.

[Sausage Fingers]

Chiming in: I LOVE the ORS layouts at Timber Linn. I prefer those layouts to the Waterloo or Bryant layouts. Also, my mind says 4 rounds, but my body says 3.

Amen Brother!

but someday I hope to get revenge on that damn Waterloo course!!!!:pirate:

[Reichard]

Great playing at the Classic Rick! Your rating will go up significantly after THOSE sweet rounds...

I, of course, prefer 3 rounds to 4 (my 866 rated 4th round REALLY killed me) and the Timber Linn tourney layout ROCKS!

I hope that you are playing the Eugene Celebration so we can battle again. Any tourney that I get to play rounds with you and Sandy Bagger is a fun time for me, even if I play like crap the 2nd day!

Did I mention recently how sweet the Advanced Master division is now? Hella good times to be had!:pirate:

Thanks! I hope it doesn't go up too much as I was just thinking about how it fit in nicely with the rest of the Advanced Master's ratings. :D

[Sausage Fingers]

Thanks! I hope it doesn't go up too much as I was just thinking about how it fit in nicely with the rest of the Advanced Master's ratings. :D

We're talking about Advanced Masters here Rick, what your rating is doesn't matter, just your age. You are always welcome in this division, you just need to be strong enough to handle the calls of "Bagger"!

I find if I shout it louder than everybody else, I have a good time at least...:biggrin2:

[SMOKIN JOE]

I'll make mine a soft bagger just for you:cheers:

[Magilla]

Thanks for all the input, Mike and I will decide soon what we plan to do. Kent, not sure why you have those thoughts on TimberLinn, in its tournament layout its probably the best course in the valley, so we plan on using it. Maybe your division will not have to play it, maybe it will...

Dion


It would be nice to be able to play all 3 courses...BUT I would mind missing Willamette at all......I SUCK at that course. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Adair & Timber Lynn would be good enough for me....... :whistler:

:cheers:

[Weatherman]

It would be nice to be able to play all 3 courses...BUT I would mind missing Willamette at all......I SUCK at that course. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Adair & Timber Lynn would be good enough for me....... :whistler:

:cheers:

Concur. :shooting: Willamette

[all2common]

Is there a flyer anywhere for those already "qualified"? I realize that I should just send my check to Dion, but is there anything that needs to be known?

[RonTheWhip]

sorry, its a secret

Actually, all that info should be out soon, but its more or less the same things from last year. We are still playing with the layouts and who gets to play what.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Just sent my tourney fees in todays mail... since there isnt a flyer yet, I wrote all of my info on a personalized note. Thanks Mike and Dion! Cant wait

[TreeLove]

I don't understand. How are people signing up, if there is no flyer, and no online signup? And why are people who have NOT played in any qualifiers being allowed to sign up? I though the whole point of the qualifiers was that only people who play in them can register for WOXI BEFORE it opens to the general public.

i.e. I was unable to play in WOQ #1 and WOQ #2. I plan to play in WOQ #3, and to sign up for WOXI while at WOQ #3. But all I keep reading about is how many hundreds of people are already signed up for WOXI!

Am I or am I not guaranteed a shot at signing up for WOXI before all non-WOQ players by virtue of my signing up for WOQ #3?

[all2common]

I played in WOQ #2. I did not sign up at the event. My understanding is that you, by playing in a qualifier, can sign up before is opens for registration online. The catch is that you must pay before. In your situation, it seems that you will be fine. Sign up this weekend, pay and you'll be all set for WOXI. No need for panic...

[Sausage Fingers]

I don't understand. How are people signing up, if there is no flyer, and no online signup? And why are people who have NOT played in any qualifiers being allowed to sign up? I though the whole point of the qualifiers was that only people who play in them can register for WOXI BEFORE it opens to the general public.

i.e. I was unable to play in WOQ #1 and WOQ #2. I plan to play in WOQ #3, and to sign up for WOXI while at WOQ #3. But all I keep reading about is how many hundreds of people are already signed up for WOXI!

Am I or am I not guaranteed a shot at signing up for WOXI before all non-WOQ players by virtue of my signing up for WOQ #3?

I also gleaned from this thread (possibly incorrectly) that if you CAN'T make any of the Qualifiers then you should send in your entry with check asap to be first AFTER the qualifier's reserved time expires.
You know, that way snail mail can trump online...Score one for Yoseman!
But I have no knowledge of The Amity Gangsta's status as qualifier or not, so basically I'm just speakin out my arse on this one.

But that's just me readin and stuff. Do as you will.:pirate::cool2:

["Over the Hill" Bob]

I don't understand. How are people signing up, if there is no flyer, and no online signup? And why are people who have NOT played in any qualifiers being allowed to sign up? I though the whole point of the qualifiers was that only people who play in them can register for WOXI BEFORE it opens to the general public.

i.e. I was unable to play in WOQ #1 and WOQ #2. I plan to play in WOQ #3, and to sign up for WOXI while at WOQ #3. But all I keep reading about is how many hundreds of people are already signed up for WOXI!

Am I or am I not guaranteed a shot at signing up for WOXI before all non-WOQ players by virtue of my signing up for WOQ #3?

I remember the days when a man's handshake was all it took. :angel:

Bob

[Sausage Fingers]

I remember the days when a man's handshake was all it took. :angel:

Bob

Come on Bob! You remember when rubbing now-useless forefins was all it took...:eek:

Ooops, does roundabout mention of the theory of evolution qualify me for a week's banning, I wasn't paying attention in class that day...:chinscratch:


:pirate:

[RonTheWhip]

I don't understand. How are people signing up, if there is no flyer, and no online signup? And why are people who have NOT played in any qualifiers being allowed to sign up? I though the whole point of the qualifiers was that only people who play in them can register for WOXI BEFORE it opens to the general public.

i.e. I was unable to play in WOQ #1 and WOQ #2. I plan to play in WOQ #3, and to sign up for WOXI while at WOQ #3. But all I keep reading about is how many hundreds of people are already signed up for WOXI!
Am I or am I not guaranteed a shot at signing up for WOXI before all non-WOQ players by virtue of my signing up for WOQ #3?

Where did you read that? Carl played in WOQ 2, and now he is sending in his payment for the Open. Gawain, I love you to death, but thats twice now you have FREAKED OUT for no reason. Chill out Brother. I'll see you on Saturday, and yes you can register for the Open at that time and yes, you are gaurenteeed a spot.

[Flash]

Dion,

Can you comment further on what is in the players packs for the Amateurs and Pros?

[snap7times]

Dion,

Can you comment further on what is in the players packs for the Amateurs and Pros?

I think that should be kept a secret and increase the anticipation for showing up saturday morning and checking in to get the players pack... But I know what is in it.... shhhh.... for sureeeeee will be in the package are "disc golf related items"... you didn't hear it from me.... :wink2:

[CarlitosBonitos]

[QUOTE=TreeLove;33469]I don't understand. But all I keep reading about is how many hundreds of people are already signed up for WOXI!

QUOTE]
The list of a hundred people is those who are pre qualified to sign up and pay for the WOXI. I am on that list and I was going to pay at the 3rd qualifier, howver I cant get my mother in law to baby sit, so I cant make it, so I did the next best thing, by sending in my check and divison and shirt size and color preference(Orange of Course... Stupid Ducks) with my ace pot fee and PDGA # and email address.

[Flash]

I think that should be kept a secret and increase the anticipation for showing up saturday morning and checking in to get the players pack... But I know what is in it.... shhhh.... for sureeeeee will be in the package are "disc golf related items"... you didn't hear it from me.... :wink2:

For amateurs who do not need more plastic the players pack can determine if they want to play pro or not!

[snap7times]

Uhhh... trust me, you need the plastic... JK... alright i guess it's up to the TD to spill the beans on that... and division jumping galore?

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

66 Players. Online registration should be up soon. WO less than one month away!

[RonTheWhip]

Here is a copy of the letter that went out last night, if you did not recieve one, send me an e-mail to get on the list.

Hello Disc Golfers,

To all of you that attended the fundraiser tournaments thank you for making them a success. You raised nearly $1000 for the WO this year. Add in the Handicap League donation, the disc sales, last years raffle, and our wonderful sugar momma, Calapooia Brewery, we will have over $2500 added cash this year. The Brewery will be the home of our awards ceremony so please know how to get there. We will have a players dinner their Sunday night at a reduced cost.

The WO is now officially open to anyone. We are no longer holding spots for qualifiers who have not paid yet. Sorry, but those are our rules. The qualifiers had 130 people qualify but only 67 people actually paid to date. The WO therefore has 149 open spots as of this email.

You will find the registration form attached to this email. The big change from years past is we will have three courses (Willamette, Adair, and Timber Linn), but you will only play two of them. Which ones will you play? It depends on your division. It is clearly explained on the registration form. So even if you have registered for the WO already you MUST read the flyer to know where and when you play.

If you don’t want to register by snail mail then you can use the PDGA website. We are still waiting for the PDGA registration to go live but it should occur this week.

The players’ packs this year will only be for the amateur divisions and will include long sleeve shirts in your choice of green or orange. Be sure to specify your favorite color. Dion tells me that the orange are outnumbering the green. Go Beavs. We will also have a few other goodies in the players pack including a disc.

Not included in the players’ pack this year is lunch. The club decided that trying to provide lunch at three different venues would be a difficult and costly challenge. That is why you will find an extended lunch break on Saturday. Sunday’s lunch break will be a bit shorter so we can fit the awards ceremony in at the end. If you play Adair on Sunday you will want to bring your own lunch because Adair is almost 10 miles out of town.

I think that is all for now. Please get your registration in now.

Mike Storrs
Dion Arlyn (kenpofoo@msn.com)
WO TD crew 2009

[Scott]

Could you please attach the registration form for those that did not receive it via e-mail?

[RonTheWhip]

Could you please attach the registration form for those that did not receive it via e-mail?

I tried to, but the file is to large for my allotted upload capacity...

[RonTheWhip]

Dion,

Can you comment further on what is in the players packs for the Amateurs and Pros?

Amateur players packs: Long Sleeve T, Disc, handwarmers
Pro packs: Nothing (This allows us to maximize payout, and by maxamize I mean there will be huge payout this year.)

[Matt B.]

Amateur players packs: Long Sleeve T, Disc, handwarmers
Pro packs: Nothing (This allows us to maximize payout, and by maxamize I mean there will be huge payout this year.)

Can we buy a shirt in advance?

[TreeLove]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

Yes, I made it in to the WOXI! It cost me a DFL in the WOQ#3, but it was worth it!

[Flash]

Dion,

If you guys are going to add that much cash why don't you sanction the Pro side A-tier and the Am side B-tier?

[Scott]

I tried to, but the file is to large for my allotted upload capacity...

Is it online somewhere else?

If nothing else, could you at least post the pool information (who plays where, and when)?

Thanks!

[RonTheWhip]

Dion,

If you guys are going to add that much cash why don't you sanction the Pro side A-tier and the Am side B-tier?

That is the plan for next year. It is something that has to be done by january, so it was too late to do it this year. On the online registration there is a spot to donate 5 bucks to next years A tier cause. Is the RCO gonna be A tier as well?

[CarlitosBonitos]

Is it online somewhere else?

If nothing else, could you at least post the pool information (who plays where, and when)?

Thanks!

Just trying to help out!
A pool = Adv Men & Women, Adv Masters Women
B Pool = Adv Master & Adv GrandMasters, All Intermediate
C Pool = All Pro

A Pool Plays Saturday(9am players meeting) - Timber Lynn Sunday(8:45 players meeting) - Willamette
B Pool Plays Saturday (9am players meeting)- Willamette Sunday(8:45 players meeting) - Adair
C Pool Plays Saturday(9am players meeting) - Adair Sunday(8:45 players meeting) - Timber Lynn

Again I am just trying to help, I am not running this event any any way, I am just going off the flyer that was emailed to me this morning, Kinda sucks my first Willamette open in which I will notbe playing my favorite course (Adair Village) Oh well, great tourney all the same!

[Scott]

Again I am just trying to help, I am not running this event any any way, I am just going off the flyer that was emailed to me this morning, Kinda sucks my first Willamette open in which I will notbe playing my favorite course (Adair Village) Oh well, great tourney all the same!


Thanks!

Weird that Advanced won't play Adair. You could move up (to pro) or down (int) to have a chance to play it.

Either way, you'll have a ton of fun.

[RonTheWhip]

Is it online somewhere else?

If nothing else, could you at least post the pool information (who plays where, and when)?

Thanks!

A pool - Advanced men (MA1), Advanced Women (FA1), Advanced Masters Women (FM1): Timber Linn on Saturday (2 rounds), Willamette on Sunday (2 rounds)

B pool - Advanced Masters Men (MM1), Advanced Grandmasters men (MG1), ALL Intermediate Divions: Willamette on Saturday (2 rounds), Adair on Sunday (2 rounds)

C pool - All Pro, Adair on Saturday (2 rounds), Timber Linn on Sunday (2 rounds)

There you have it :)

[TreeLove]

Thanks!

Weird that Advanced won't play Adair. You could move up (to pro) or down (int) to have a chance to play it.

Or, just get old, and play Masters or Grand Masters!

(To each his own, I'm more sad about not playing Timber Linn.)

[Scott]

Or, just get old, and play Masters or Grand Masters!

(To each his own, I'm more sad about not playing Timber Linn.)

I leared today that I have no chance at all of going to this. :waaah:

At least I won't have to make the tough decision about which course not to play.

[Flash]

That is the plan for next year. It is something that has to be done by january, so it was too late to do it this year. On the online registration there is a spot to donate 5 bucks to next years A tier cause. Is the RCO gonna be A tier as well?

I think it is a goal of Stumptown's but we already run an NT & A-tier one 1/2 months before so I guess we are not pushing it really hard right now. I would like to see it become an A/B -tier though but that sort of depends on the TD's of the RCO. But the BSF will be at the highest level!!!

[RonTheWhip]

Can we buy a shirt in advance?

We will have extras, but not sure how many...:chinscratch:

[Micah]

Dion- I just want to say thank you, Two rounds at adair and two at timber linn sound like the best possible tournament imaginable for the mid valley. Your my hero.

[Reichard]

Dion- I just want to say thank you. Two rounds at Adair and two at Willamette sound like the best possible tournament imaginable for the mid valley. You're my hero.

[smobro]

Dion- I just want to say thank you. Two rounds at Adair and two at Willamette sound like the best possible tournament imaginable for the mid valley. You're my hero.

Thats what I'm talking about. I like the way you think Rick and looking forward to playing some disc with you again

[ahukingacehole]

Dion- I just wanted to say What the hell!
Just kidding though it is a bit depressing that the advanced pool doesn't get to play Adair. I guess that is one more thing to look forward to when the time comes to move up, they get to play the best courses!

[RonTheWhip]

Dion- I just wanted to say What the hell!
Just kidding though it is a bit depressing that the advanced pool doesn't get to play Adair. I guess that is one more thing to look forward to when the time comes to move up, they get to play the best courses!

haha, technically Timber Linn is the "best" course, so you get a good balance for the weekend.

GUESS WHAT!!!!!!!!!

online registration is OPEN, and there are only 150 spots available to online folks, four of which have been taken already.

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1252489798

Have at It!!!!!!!!!!

[TreeLove]

And now it's full. Glad I got in early; I barely made it!

NOT AN OFFICIAL WOXI POST!

Not even a true post....

[snap7times]

darn it treelove... scared the bejesus out of me, i just registered, seems I got the last spot, whew...

[Sam]

Jamie and I are stunned to not be playing Adair this year. Not stoked with the decision but will be attending and having a good time, anyway, I am sure.

[CarlitosBonitos]

Jamie and I are stunned to not be playing Adair this year. Not stoked with the decision but will be attending and having a good time, anyway, I am sure.

I will second that!

[SMOKIN JOE]

playing up doesn't always get you what you want:waaah:
:laughing::laughing::laughing:

[Sam]

Once again, I read one of Shuler's posts and am left scratching my head... Huh?!

He talking to you, Carl? :)

[Scott]

Once again, I read one of Shuler's posts and am left scratching my head... Huh?!

He talking to you, Carl? :)

I'll try to play interpreter here.

That was a reference to Carl, who recently starting playing up in the Advanced field. In doing so, however, he will not have the opportunity to play Adair.

But as for you, Sam - why not play Pro for this tournament? You go on and on about how playing tournaments with better players will make you a better player. Why not put your money where your mouth is? It will also give you not one but two chances to play Adair. Win/win!

[CarlitosBonitos]

Yeah, he was talkingto me, and thanks to his last tournament I have a rating under 900, so I am really playing up! Anyways, I tried not to bitch, but after I read Sams post, I saw my opportunity and I took it, Oh well, I guess I have to win a tourney in advanced like maybe this weekend at Dexter and then I wont be playing up any longer, I have played all of the sweet courses in Oregon (except Whistlers Bend) and I still feel strongly that Adair is my favorite course, it also has some sentimental value as it is where I used to live when I picked up the addiction that is disc golf, so it is pretty sad as I look forward to the willamette open every year for Adair tourney action, but I am choosing to play up so I guess Timber linn here I come

[Sam]

Appreciate it, Scott... but I am still in the hunt for the points total in the series if I can do well this weekend and at WOXI. Plus, if I were to win, I would have to take the cash (You know... family heritage thing :whistler:) and that would spoil Am Worlds next year for me.

[Scott]

Appreciate it, Scott... but I am still in the hunt for the points total in the series if I can do well this weekend and at WOXI. Plus, if I were to win, I would have to take the cash (You know... family heritage thing :whistler:) and that would spoil Am Worlds next year for me.

Can't argue too much with the points this, but I don't think the accepting cash thing is a valid argument. I believe you can opt to take script now. :nono:

[Flash]

Appreciate it, Scott... but I am still in the hunt for the points total in the series if I can do well this weekend and at WOXI. Plus, if I were to win, I would have to take the cash (You know... family heritage thing :whistler:) and that would spoil Am Worlds next year for me.

It will take a serious top 3 finish to get you into position in the points to make the charge for first place! Not saying you won't just saying you will need to be at the top of your game this weekend to catch Lundy. Same goes for McGrubber!!!!

[Nate Sexton]

Appreciate it, Scott... but I am still in the hunt for the points total in the series if I can do well this weekend and at WOXI. Plus, if I were to win, I would have to take the cash (You know... family heritage thing :whistler:) and that would spoil Am Worlds next year for me.

In order to make your decision easier Sam I will make a personal promise to you that you will not win the WOXI should you decide to play pro. Then you can play Adair, and Am Worlds will be as sweet as ever in 2010. :yay:

[Flash]

Can't argue too much with the points this, but I don't think the accepting cash thing is a valid argument. I believe you can opt to take script now. :nono:


You can take script, I have a few of those around here for Perl and Ruby but if you want prizes you might want to take scrip if you are an amateur taking a cash spot in pro!

Sorry Gawain beat you to it....

[Flash]

In order to make your decision easier Sam I will make a personal promise to you that you will not win the WOXI should you decide to play pro. Then you can play Adair, and Am Worlds will be as sweet as ever in 2010. :yay:

Oh man Predictions are awesome so Nate who will win the WOXI, It seems you and Andrew have split it the last four years.

2005 Nate
2006 Andrew
2007 Andrew
2008 Nate

[Sam]

In order to make your decision easier Sam I will make a personal promise to you that you will not win the WOXI should you decide to play pro. Then you can play Adair, and Am Worlds will be as sweet as ever in 2010. :yay:

Man... I knew that was coming. :)

No chance I am going to play pro this year for any ORS events so we can squash that suggestion right now. :cheers:

[Sam]

It will take a serious top 3 finish to get you into position in the points to make the charge for first place! Not saying you won't just saying you will need to be at the top of your game this weekend to catch Lundy. Same goes for McGrubber!!!!

This is the plan. :)

[SMOKIN JOE]

let's see if you understand this one sam
:chug:
can't you people tell by the picture that he is not ready to run with the big dogs yet
:laughing::laughing:

[Sam]

Hey Terry... how long, exactly, have you been playing? Do you ever play Pro anywhere other than Wortman?

Just curious, really. :)

[SMOKIN JOE]

yes I have a couple of pro trophies from the 90's
first my lymph node problem that kept me out from tourneys from 98 till 04
then they took part of my back out in 07
torn bicep and hamstring present
things haven't been so good health wise but no complaints
my rating is 915, pro seems to be a little stretch

[SMOKIN JOE]

oh to answer all questions
I've been playing since 72, that is 1972
had a course around the farm
thought i invented the game
we used objects that would catch something
a couple holes were just fish nets drove in the ground
didn't see a disc untill 1986

[Bluedisc]

It will take a serious top 3 finish to get you into position in the points to make the charge for first place! Not saying you won't just saying you will need to be at the top of your game this weekend to catch Lundy. Same goes for McGrubber!!!!

True dat!:seeya:

[RonTheWhip]

I still feel strongly that Adair is my favorite course, it also has some sentimental value as it is where I used to live when I picked up the addiction that is disc golf, so it is pretty sad as I look forward to the willamette open every year for Adair tourney action, but I am choosing to play up so I guess Timber linn here I come

Its a good thing that there were FOUR SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS AT ADAIR THIS YEAR, before the Willamette Open. Boje, you played in one, Gibson - did you make it to any?

[CarlitosBonitos]

Its a good thing that there were FOUR SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS AT ADAIR THIS YEAR, before the Willamette Open. Boje, you played in one, Gibson - did you make it to any?

Yeah, I have a 6 month old baby girl, it was awfully hard to make it to any tourneys this year until a couple moths ago, due to the stressed out mother at home not agreeing that I should play as much disc golf as possible, but she has come to her senses and allowed me to play a ton more golf in the last couple of months, Anyways Thanks for all your hard work and believe it or not I am excited to play Timber Linn, and I know I can shoot under par at Willamette, so it's not the end of the worls, and I cant wait all the same!

[mikestorrs]

There have been some questions about what is in the players pack. The shirt is obvious. The disc is a tournament stamped putter. The twist is their will be about 5 different choices for putter plastic. Then there will be a few pairs of hand warmers (just to keep the weather gods happy).

I originally wanted everyone to get 24 pairs of hand warmers but peoples opinions were mixed. Eh. You will get 4 pairs.

Pro divisions get nothing but you can buy extras at cost during the weekend.

[RonTheWhip]

Updated List: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

I have a batch of 20 online registrants I haven't processed yet, so the real number is 120 right now. Over half full! I'll get the fresh list out tomorrow!

Dion

[LegoRules]

What is the distance between Timber Lin & Willamette.

Cindy :)

[Scott]

What is the distance between Timber Lin & Willamette.

Cindy :)

According to Google maps, it is 16.8 miles/30 minutes.

[JK_Aviar]

Is Timber Linn set up in an 18 hole configuration now? And if not are the 9 pins setup @ the park part of the WO layout?

[RonTheWhip]

Is Timber Linn set up in an 18 hole configuration now? And if not are the 9 pins setup @ the park part of the WO layout?

Nate, Mike and I are going to be out there this week laying out the 18 hole course. My goal is to have flags and stuff like that marking the area of the course out there this week, and again about a week before the tourney. My guess is that most of them will be pulled up by random park users...

[RonTheWhip]

Fresh List - 122 Players!!! http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

A Pool - Currently 43 players, 29 Remaining Spots

B Pool - Currently 46 players, 26 Remaining Spots

C Pool - Currently 33 players, 39 Remaining Spots (Come on Masters, where are you?)

94 spots left overall.

Pro Players, did I mention that first place is going to win over $700 this year?

[snap7times]

shh shh... remember flipin de disc? Pretty soon rumor's gonna be that it's 7,000 for first! ;)

[KenGilmore]

Pro Players, did I mention that first place is going to win over $700 this year?
That's nice, but I'm content to sit on the bubble as usual. I don't want to tarnish the pure sanctity of the sport by winning money.

:whistler:

[Matt B.]

That's nice, but I'm content to sit on the bubble as usual. I don't want to tarnish the pure sanctity of the sport by winning money.

:whistler:

I'm with Ken on this one - I think it's great that you and Nate are possibly going to win $700, but more importantly - what is last cash getting? :)

["Over the Hill" Bob]

I'm with Ken on this one - I think it's great that you and Nate are possibly going to win $700, but more importantly - what is last cash getting? :)

Do the Ams win a Frisbee?

Bob

[Nate Sexton]

The payout will be big and tasty all the way down, just like last year.

Dion, Colin, and I laid out a new 18 at Timber Linn this morning. Many of the holes have never been used before and I think it will be both fun and challenging. I am sure we will still tweak the layout in some ways but as it stands now we are looking at:

8 baskets 30' or less from water :shooting:
13 never before seen holes
6 holes over 400' (we tried to keep this number around 6 so the course would be fun for a range of skill levels)
1 800' par 4

Get your entries in if you plan on playing in the WOXI so that we can fill all three pools and have another 200+ player event in Oregon.

[purediscgolf]

I can't wait to play the Willamette Open. I'm so impatient that I'll be playing the weekend before in at the NW Championships at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Let's come out in masses and show the parks dept that we need a new course in the area.

No one will be turned away. Signups will be taken Sunday Morning before 8:30 AM. Please show up early and bring your baskets.
$52 OPEN
$42 ADV/AM
$32 Rec/Junior

All players will receive a player's pack. Shirts for early registrants. COME EARLY AND GET YOURSELF A SHIRT!!

This is a great opportunity to get a new course in the Eugene area. Please come out and show your support, Thanks.

Andrew Rich
541-225-7265

[Sausage Fingers]

Do the Ams win a Frisbee?

Bob

Only the good ones BoB, only the good ones...:pirate:

[RonTheWhip]

Time to pick it up, there are about 20 spots per pool available! Official list will be updated tonight.

I should hope that the Am pools fill at least. I understand if the pro side doesnt fill, but lets get the ball rolling!

Dion

[Jester]

Time to pick it up, there are about 20 spots per pool available! Official list will be updated tonight.

I should hope that the Am pools fill at least. I understand if the pro side doesnt fill, but lets get the disc rolling!

Dion

What I think Dion Meant to say is "Lets get the disc rolling"

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Time to pick it up, there are about 20 spots per pool available! Official list will be updated tonight.

I should hope that the Am pools fill at least. I understand if the pro side doesnt fill, but lets get the ball rolling!

Dion

It could be that people are playing Hab/Rec instead.

Bob

[snap7times]

whatever... there are hundreds and hundreds and ummm hundreds more of crazy addicted disc golfers in the nw to fill both tournaments... don't make me huck the glow TL from here to adair!

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

34 C Pool - Pro Entries (38 spots remaining)
47 A Pool - Advanced, Advanced Women, Advanced Masters Women (25 spots remaining)
50 B Pool - Intermediate, Advanced Masters, Advanced Grandmasters (22 spots remaining)

131 Total Entries (75 spots remaining)

There you have it. Lets hussle and get our entries in asap, we dont want there to be last minute scrambling to figure things out!

[Matt B.]

It could be that people are playing Hab/Rec instead.

Bob

VERY disappointing that two of the best events of the year are conflicting. Many of us wanted to play both. Not assigning blame - but let's get this worked out in 2010, eh?

[Bullseye]

VERY disappointing that two of the best events of the year are conflicting. Many of us wanted to play both. Not assigning blame - but let's get this worked out in 2010, eh?

Agreed. Considering the Hab-Rec has been on the same weekend for YEARS, I hope the Willamette Open folks can take that into consideration next year.

[Magilla]

Agreed. Considering the Hab-Rec has been on the same weekend for YEARS, I hope the Willamette Open folks can take that into consideration next year.

Especially IF they want to be a "A" Tier next year, as I have heard........

SUX to have 2 of the most anticipated events of the year on the same weekend REGARDLESS of when they have been thrown in the past.

In this case, I suppose its a GOOD THING that there is "official" Series this year?

:whistler:

[RonTheWhip]

Agreed. Considering the Hab-Rec has been on the same weekend for YEARS, I hope the Willamette Open folks can take that into consideration next year.

OMG, you guys are so annoying. These events have always been near each other in time frame, its a miracle that they have never been in conflict before. This is HabRec's 7th year, and Willamette Open's 11th year, so it was bound to happen at some point. Since the Willamette Open will be an A tier next year, Scheduling will be done far in advance. I will be aiming for the last weekend in September, but there is no gaurentee, since the PDGA handles scheduling directly for large events. Either way, it will be on the calendar for most of the year, so hopefully any other events that transpire in the fall will not be in conflict.

Are you happy now?

[Scott]

OMG, you guys are so annoying. These events have always been near each other in time frame, its a miracle that they have never been in conflict before. This is HabRec's 7th year, and Willamette Open's 11th year, so it was bound to happen at some point. Since the Willamette Open will be an A tier next year, Scheduling will be done far in advance. I will be aiming for the last weekend in September, but there is no gaurentee, since the PDGA handles scheduling directly for large events. Either way, it will be on the calendar for most of the year, so hopefully any other events that transpire in the fall will not be in conflict.

Are you happy now?

Don't stress, Dion. They are all just :waaah:. You did nothing wrong. WOXI was on the calendar for months before HabRec. Are you supposed to automatically know about every event in the region as well as what weekends they traditionally run? :rolleyes2:

Here's our situation. Oregon will have two fantastic events that day/weekend. Both will fill, or be near full. Everyone who throws a disc at one of these fantastic events will have a great time. :cheers:

[snap7times]

LOL... now you done it boys, you made the DARK side come out of our WOXI TD... Tournaments will always conflict everywhere, pick one, play it, and move on to the next tournament. I missed GNO this year because of another tournament but I didn't wailllllllll like a baby, just planned to make sure I go next year... And many of you fail to realize that WOXI being before USDGC is a good idea cuz it provides practice and closure to the "series" before heading out to USDGC. No one wants to go play USDGC and then go play a tournament the following weekend.

[Bullseye]

OMG, you guys are so annoying. These events have always been near each other in time frame, its a miracle that they have never been in conflict before. This is HabRec's 7th year, and Willamette Open's 11th year, so it was bound to happen at some point. Since the Willamette Open will be an A tier next year, Scheduling will be done far in advance. I will be aiming for the last weekend in September, but there is no gaurentee, since the PDGA handles scheduling directly for large events. Either way, it will be on the calendar for most of the year, so hopefully any other events that transpire in the fall will not be in conflict.

Are you happy now?

Dion,

Hoping we can avoid a scheduling conflict next year is not an attack on you. We're all just wishing we could play both.

[Magilla]

Dion,

Hoping we can avoid a scheduling conflict next year is not an attack on you. We're all just wishing we could play both.


What he said..........:posting:

Whats wrong with wishing we could play 2 of our favorite events of the year?

:cheers:

[Sam]

Right. It is not about complaining or waaaing as those uninformed and obtuse (on this issue, at least) might have you believe. It is that we want to play both events and do not like the option of missing one. That is all. Not a complaint against you, Dion. More the start of a wish-list for next year.

[SMOKIN JOE]

seemed like that was a dead horse already
I could see why someone would think that people are :waaah:
pick one have fun
it's awesome to have a two to choose from :bowing:

[RonTheWhip]

Right. It is not about complaining or waaaing as those uninformed and obtuse (on this issue, at least) might have you believe. It is that we want to play both events and do not like the option of missing one. That is all. Not a complaint against you, Dion. More the start of a wish-list for next year.

I don't feel personally attacked, I just wish you guys would leave the matter alone! Seriously, lets play some golf.

By the way. I finallized the Timber Linn layout, and it is SICK. Distances and course map will be sent soon, and I may be potentially out there Saturday for anyone who wants a tour of the area (I'll be marking the area with flags/paint).

Can't wait.

Dion

[mikestorrs]

I personally feel bad that the dates are on the same weekend as Hab-Rec. I respect Hab-Rec and I did not intend to diss them. Both events are awesome and it sucks that this happened but we learned a lesson here and it won't happen again. Our bad. It was total ignorance on my part.

Now I am done apologizing.

On the bright side, maybe this is the chance to learn a little about Northwest disc golf. We are often on this site clamoring for a solution to the overcrowding of tournaments. One solution offered has been to go ahead and let events conflict. Well, consider this an accidental experiment in that theory. That said, I am very curious to see what happens.

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

Wow, 142 Players. Now if we could sign up about thirty more Pros I'd be happy!

Here is the current breakdown: 142 Players, 74 Spots available.

Pool B (Int, Rec, Advanced Masters, Advanced Grands): 57 Players, 15 Spots Remaining

Pool A (Advanced, Advanced Women, Masters Women): 50 layers, 22 Spots Remaining

Pool C (Pro, Pro Masters, Pro Women, Pro Grands): 35 Players, 37 spots Remaining

I still have some unpaid registrations and verbal committments I'm waiting to confirm. Keep those registrations rolling in. Lots of space and prizes to be had! Don't miss the last big tourney of the season!

Dion

[mikestorrs]

This will be nice change. A large event, big payout, cool PP, and great courses but with no backups, no ghost groups, no flights. I love it.

[E-ROC]

Hey Dion and Mike,

This is Eric Langsam. I finally decided to step up and play the Williamette Open. I mailed the registration today and just wanted to let you know I (although late) am very excited to play the new layout at Timber Linn. I also wanted to thank yout for the kick azz map of the layout as well, but I noticed there are no distancecs on there.

Would you be willing to post those on here? Thanks, Eric

[j_mardis]

Dion,

Sent you a pm with a couple questions.

Jordan

[Jim J]

I saw that there was camping at Timberlinn. Is there also camping at Adair or Willamette?

[RonTheWhip]

Camping is at Timber Linn only. The area designated for camping is in between 16's basket and 17's teepad along a fence line. Its semi-private and has a bathroom very near.

[j_mardis]

Thanks Whip!

I am going to be heading into town on Friday and I am looking for a place to call home over the weekend (fri/sat). Anyone have room?

Thanks,
Jordan

[Shaolintrained]

At Timber Linn, do the baskets go in the day of the tournament?

[RonTheWhip]

Timber Linn

HOLE DIST PAR OB
1| 324| 3| OB creek and over, on or over side walk
2| 384| 3| OB creek and over, on or over side walk
3| 396| 3| Mando right of Pine, on pavement, on or over sidewalk
4| 384| 3| Over infield fence
5| 369| 3|
6| 459| 3|
7| 396| 3| Mando left of marked tree
8| 429| 3| OB creek and over
9| 294| 3| OB creek and over
10| 369| 3| OB water
11| 240| 3| OB water and short of pin, special USDGC Island Rules
12| 474| 3| OB water and pavement
13| 285| 3| OB water and parking lot (outside edge of pylon)
14| 330| 3| OB water
15| 297| 3|
16| 759| 4| Mando right of marked tree, OB sidewalk and over
17| 426| 3| Mando right of marked tree, OB sidewalk and over
18| 360| 3| OB water, and pavement, sidewalk and over
12 (Am pad)| 303| 3| OB Water and pavement
18 (Am pad)| 300| 3| OB water, and pavement, sidewalk and over

Dist: 6975
Par: 55

[Scott]

Timber Linn

HOLE DIST PAR OB
1| 324| 3| OB creek and over, on or over side walk
2| 384| 3| OB creek and over, on or over side walk
3| 396| 3| Mando right of Pine, on pavement, on or over sidewalk
4| 384| 3| Over infield fence
5| 369| 3|
6| 459| 3|
7| 396| 3| Mando left of marked tree
8| 429| 3| OB creek and over
9| 294| 3| OB creek and over
10| 369| 3| OB water
11| 240| 3| OB water and short of pin, special USDGC Island Rules
12| 474| 3| OB water and pavement
13| 285| 3| OB water and parking lot (outside edge of pylon)
14| 330| 3| OB water
15| 297| 3|
16| 759| 4| Mando right of marked tree, OB sidewalk and over
17| 426| 3| Mando right of marked tree, OB sidewalk and over
18| 360| 3| OB water, and pavement, sidewalk and over
12 (Am pad)| 303| 3| OB Water and pavement
18 (Am pad)| 300| 3| OB water, and pavement, sidewalk and over

Dist: 6975
Par: 55

Do you have a map? When will the baskets go in?

My Nephew works very close to the course and plays it every day at lunch. He won't be in the tournament, but would love the opportunity to play the course at least once. If nothing else, I'm sure he'd love the opportunity to walk the course.

On a related note, he saw you and a couple others out there last week setting up the layout. He kept going on and on about the seeminly effortless distance you guys were achieving.

[RonTheWhip]

Do you have a map? When will the baskets go in?


Maps were sent out via email. I'll see if I can't post one here in a moment. The course will be completely set up in time for doubles Friday evening, if not before hand. This is a very challenging course, but if one were to be on their game, a very low and impressive score could be posted. I can't wait to see how this course scores! The wind will definitly be the biggest factor once again, and with a super high premium on placement off the tee, things could get messy...bring lots of backups of your favorite stuff!

[Flatroc]

VERY disappointing that two of the best events of the year are conflicting. Many of us wanted to play both. Not assigning blame - but let's get this worked out in 2010, eh?

Magilla............. where's that confounded master calendar with that big picture stuff on it?
I knew it was too soon. :whistler:

[E-ROC]

Thanks for those distances AND O.B. info Dion. See you at the tourney!
Eric

[j_mardis]

Dion,

Can you please email me a map? j_mardis at yahoo.com.

Anyone have or know of a friend who has room to put me up fri and sat nights - the floor works?

Thanks,
Jordan

[Magilla]

Magilla............. where's that confounded master calendar with that big picture stuff on it?
I knew it was too soon. :whistler:

Yose,
A calander does NO GOOD unless those who run events choose to use it.
Even IF I had been contacted by EITHER TD, I have NO AUTHORITY over non-sanctioned events. I can ONLY advise them on conflicts and THEY can do as they wish.
In this case, I had NO IDEA that HabRec is always on the 1st weekend in Oct.
If I did I may have "tried" to get WO to NOT use that date.

As Dion has posted...It beating a DEAD HORSE at this point.......
Are you planning on attend EITHER of them?
If not WHY are you still bringing it up?

NO SCHEDULING for next year can be done UNTIL, the PDGA sets the Major & NT schedule which will not happen for another onth or so.
At that time I will put out the call for TD's to contact me (and I will be contacting them) to get next years schedule going.
As a matter of fact, I have ALREADY recieved quite few requests for dates AND have them on a "tentative" calendar. Those will be finalized WHEN I get the go ahead from the PDGA.
Maybe YOU should start planning for YOUR OWN events next year.....:whistler: and quit worrying about everyone else....:whistler:

Seperate Pro & AM weekends at :whistler: next year sure sounds nice.
:kissflowers:

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

148 Players. Where are the pro players hiding?

Here is the current breakdown: 148 Players, 68 Spots available.

Pool B (Int, Rec, Advanced Masters, Advanced Grands): 58 Players, 14 Spots Remaining

Pool A (Advanced, Advanced Women, Masters Women): 55 layers, 17 Spots Remaining

Pool C (Pro, Pro Masters, Pro Women, Pro Grands): 35 Players, 37 spots Remaining


Dion

[smobro]

I would go just to see the Elliott, Dooley, Reichard battle in the crusties division. Talk about some tight competition. GO Crusties! It looks like the rest of us are just along for the ride in this one. :chug::yay:

[Sausage Fingers]

I would go just to see the Elliott, Dooley, Reichard battle in the crusties division. Talk about some tight competition. GO Crusties! It looks like the rest of us are just along for the ride in this one. :chug::yay:

Ahh the ravages of age! In days past I would've been included in that august company...:waaah:

:pirate:

[Scott]

Ahh the ravages of age! In days past I would've been included in that august company...:waaah:

:pirate:

A mere oversight, I'm sure. :cheers:

[Sausage Fingers]

A mere oversight, I'm sure. :cheers:

Well, my game just isn't up to the standard set by these gentlemen and I either need to practice more to get better or deal with the disappointment of not playing well.

Smo is right, these gents have shown some mad game this year!:trophy::cheerleader::trophy:

:pirate:

[Magilla]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

Where are the pro players hiding?

Dion


I can barely afford to leave my driveway right now....:pullhair:
Unfortunately there will be NO DiscGolf for me this weekend.

:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang: :headbang:

:rockon:

[DoubleDees]

didnt realize i had this weekend open. i might figure out a way down there...

[j_mardis]

Nobody has a place that I can sleep for fri and sat nights? My buddy and I are coming in Friday afternoon, maybe in time for doubles, and we both play pro!

Jordan

[chuck disc]

Hey does anyone know if it's going to be possile to camp at Timberlynn Sunday night after the awards, in order to save the long drive for Monday morning. Thanks :cheers:

[Flatroc]

Yose,
A calander does NO GOOD unless those who run events choose to use it.
Even IF I had been contacted by EITHER TD, I have NO AUTHORITY over non-sanctioned events. I can ONLY advise them on conflicts and THEY can do as they wish.
In this case, I had NO IDEA that HabRec is always on the 1st weekend in Oct.
If I did I may have "tried" to get WO to NOT use that date.

As Dion has posted...It beating a DEAD HORSE at this point.......
Are you planning on attend EITHER of them?
If not WHY are you still bringing it up?

NO SCHEDULING for next year can be done UNTIL, the PDGA sets the Major & NT schedule which will not happen for another onth or so.
At that time I will put out the call for TD's to contact me (and I will be contacting them) to get next years schedule going.
As a matter of fact, I have ALREADY recieved quite few requests for dates AND have them on a "tentative" calendar. Those will be finalized WHEN I get the go ahead from the PDGA.


Seperate Pro & AM weekends at :whistler: next year sure sounds nice.
:kissflowers:


yose wrote
Mike,
My too soon posts are not aimed at what already is. :biggrin2:
I only used/abused this thread as it was a chance to twist your tail. :wink2:
As far as NO SCHEDULING, I don't see why you/someone can't post a tenative
one as most PDGA and ORS gigs are already married to the same weekends.
You say we wait another month or so?
I say WHY?
As far as :
Maybe YOU should start planning for YOUR OWN events next year.....:whistler: and quit worrying about everyone else....:whistler:
I think that's what I'm trying to do here hermano. :biggrin2:
As far as GNO on two weekends... I see it conflicting with the Windy River Open or Worlds Biggest Weekend. :rolleyes2:
Besides nobody has said for sure,positive,without any shadows of any doubts that the UDA would be hosting next years GNO. :chinscratch:
So come on Magilla-buddy tell me it's not too durn soon. :cheers:
Or call me in a few months when you're ready.:biggrin2:
Go Gigantes

[Jim J]

yose wrote
Mike,
My too soon posts are not aimed at what already is. :biggrin2:
I only used/abused this thread as it was a chance to twist your tail. :wink2:
As far as NO SCHEDULING, I don't see why you/someone can't post a tenative
one as most PDGA and ORS gigs are already married to the same weekends.
You say we wait another month or so?
I say WHY?
As far as :
Maybe YOU should start planning for YOUR OWN events next year.....:whistler: and quit worrying about everyone else....:whistler:
I think that's what I'm trying to do here hermano. :biggrin2:
As far as GNO on two weekends... I see it conflicting with the Windy River Open or Worlds Biggest Weekend. :rolleyes2:
Besides nobody has said for sure,positive,without any shadows of any doubts that the UDA would be hosting next years GNO. :chinscratch:
So come on Magilla-buddy tell me it's not too durn soon. :cheers:
Or call me in a few months when you're ready.:biggrin2:
Go Gigantes

This has got NOTHING to do with the WO.

Go start a new thread.

[Flatroc]

This has got NOTHING to do with the WO.

Go start a new thread.
__________________________________________________ _______________
yose wrote
Sorry Jimmy.... :biggrin2:
What was I thinking? :slapface:
Hey wait a durn minute here......
Your post has nothing to do with the WO either. :chinscratch:
We both must be really bored huh?
I'm looking forward to our next round of golf together.:cheers:

[RonTheWhip]

Hey does anyone know if it's going to be possile to camp at Timberlynn Sunday night after the awards, in order to save the long drive for Monday morning. Thanks :cheers:

I will check, but at this point I don't see why not.

[Dr. Zaius]

I will check, but at this point I don't see why not.

probably no shot at a nice warm fire pit eh? it's going to be cold cold cold...

[Jim J]

probably no shot at a nice warm fire pit eh? it's going to be cold cold cold...

Don't forget what Ranulph Fiennes said:

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing."

(And mid forties aren't that cold.)

[Micah]

What position will 4 and 7 be in at adair for the pro fields? Thanks for all the hard work.

[Matt B.]

What position will 4 and 7 be in at adair for the pro fields? Thanks for all the hard work.

Well, while you're at it, which positions will 1-3, 5-6, and 8-18 be in? :)

[RonTheWhip]

Well, while you're at it, which positions will 1-3, 5-6, and 8-18 be in? :)

1. Long
2. Short
3. Left
4. Long
5. Berm
6. Medium (Not the super long)
7. Left
8. Left (Subject to move day of)
9. Right
10. Right
11. Right (cove)
12. Long Right
13. Long strait (middle)
14. Middle
15. Long
16. Short
17. Long
18. Long

There you Go!

[RonTheWhip]

154 players...

[Micah]

Thanks for the info.

[Reichard]

4. Long


I would like to file a pre-complaint for the 5 group backup on hole 4's tee for Sunday.

And 7 left? How boringly righthanded of you.

[OneDarkRebel]

I have seen the posts for pool assignments, etc but when/where is the check-in on Friday, where are dubs supposed to be at?

[Nate Sexton]

Timber Linn Doubles Friday, signups at 4:30, start at 4:45 so we can finish with light hopefully.

[Bluedisc]

Timber Linn Doubles Friday, signups at 4:30, start at 4:45 so we can finish with light hopefully.
Check in (on Friday) is only open until 4:30? :slapface:

[Phatjay]

How about pin placements at Willamette?
Timber Linn is pretty sweet by the way. Checked it out yesterday.

[Crawdad]

For all you ADV Mstrs, Adv GranMstrs, and All INT, parking will likely be very congested at Willamette park on Saturday. There is a benefit walk/run event that will be taking place b/w approx 7:45 AM to 11 AM. Runners/Walkers will be on the paved path that runs behind hole 4 and along hole 5. There will be announcements about safety concerns and awareness at the players meeting Sat AM. The fun run event coordinators will be using the big shelter (only one) so look for Tournament Central to be elsewhere (TBD) in the park near main parking lot. There is overflow parking on the left prior to entering the main lower parking lot and entrance sign. I’ve included the web link to the event below. Reckon you'll have to copy/paste into new window. I dont know how to do all that mysterious forum posting stuff.

http://www.eclecticedgeracing2.com/Mighty_Oaks_Acorn_Run.html

There is a map included showing the running course. Carpooling would be highly recommended if possible. I believe Dave Pittman and Greg Johnson will be the course TD’s so contact them if you have any specific questions (or Whip, Storrs). Im just posting what I know to give folks a heads up.

[RonTheWhip]

I would like to file a pre-complaint for the 5 group backup on hole 4's tee for Sunday.

And 7 left? How boringly righthanded of you.

I actually throw a side arm on that hole Rick...

And back ups only exist because players forget to send spotters on that hole. if one dude watches every shot lands and then throws his shot with other dudes watching, the hole plays much quicker...

[RonTheWhip]

How about pin placements at Willamette?
Timber Linn is pretty sweet by the way. Checked it out yesterday.

Not sure about Willamette. Don't really care either since I aint going to play it...

Thanks about the Timber Linn props. I have put a lot of hard work out there and have had lots of help designing and working on the course.

Nate Sexton, Colin Sexton, Scott Duvall, Rory Wade and myself made sure this course is the bomb!

[Reichard]

I actually throw a side arm on that hole Rick...

And back ups only exist because players forget to send spotters on that hole. if one dude watches every shot lands and then throws his shot with other dudes watching, the hole plays much quicker...

I throw a forehand on that one as well but in the long position it's that hidden gem where us locals can usually grab a free stroke on the foreigners. Not that that is why I mentioned it :whistler:

You're probably 1/2 right on the backups, I'll give you that. It was nice motoring right on through there during the WOQ though.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Not sure about Willamette. Don't really care either since I aint going to play it...
Thanks about the Timber Linn props. I have put a lot of hard work out there and have had lots of help designing and working on the course.

Nate Sexton, Colin Sexton, Scott Duvall, Rory Wade and myself made sure this course is the bomb!

Just what we want to hear from the TD. :nono::nono::nono:

Bob

[RonTheWhip]

Oh Bob, please allow the TD some room for sardonic humor. Especially when we're this close to the event...

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

159 PLAYERS

12 Spots available in A pool, 12 spots available in B pool, 33 spots in C pool.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Oh Bob, please allow the TD some room for sardonic humor. Especially when we're this close to the event...

I was pretty sure it was humor but one of these goes a long way.....

:laughing:...:wink2:....:rockon:....:p:.... :jumpspin:

Bob:)

[Scott]

I was pretty sure it was humor but one of these goes a long way.....

:laughing:...:wink2:....:rockon:....:p:.... :jumpspin:

Bob:)

Geez, Bob. What does the guy have to do, draw you a picture?

Well, as it turns out, yes.

:laughing:...:wink2:....:rockon:....:p:.... :jumpspin:

[ahukingacehole]

I wanted to thank all you guys for the work that went into the Timber Linn design because I just played it today and it's badass, a lot of risk-reward shots mixed it with some bombers. Definately the best layout I have ever played out there.

[shavonne]

Has it been mentioned yet that Exit 233 is closed?

This only affects northbound traffic and only those playing Timberlinn this weekend, and not so much because you can take the next exit (exit 234) and get right to the park from Knox Butte.

[RonTheWhip]

Has it been mentioned yet that Exit 233 is closed?

This only affects northbound traffic and only those playing Timberlinn this weekend, and not so much because you can take the next exit (exit 234) and get right to the park from Knox Butte.

Yep, CDiddy posted a great map on the previous page. However, I think we might get lucky with that exit, they may only be doing night work

cross your fingers!

Oh, and 159 players still, but things have moved around:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

Player Break Down:

C
MPO 29
FPO 4
MPG 4
MPM 2
_________
TOT: 39

A
MA1 51
FW1 5
FM1 4
__________
TOT: 60

B
MA2 31
MM1 14
MG1 12
FW2 3
__________
TOT: 60

TOTAL: 159


-Dion:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[Matt B.]

Has it been mentioned yet that Exit 233 is closed?

This only affects northbound traffic and only those playing Timberlinn this weekend, and not so much because you can take the next exit (exit 234) and get right to the park from Knox Butte.

I've always used the Knox Butte exit northbound anyway. It's just as easy.

[Sam]

Sweet. I get to play twice!! :laughing:

[Shaolintrained]

I wanted to thank all you guys for the work that went into the Timber Linn design because I just played it today and it's badass, a lot of risk-reward shots mixed it with some bombers. Definately the best layout I have ever played out there.

Yet, slightly sadistic.

[essjay]

Sweet. I get to play twice!! :laughing:

funny guy.

lol

[essjay]

Actually, it does present a problem for me. What if you two are on the same card? What if your scores are the same? I can't even write a little (red-headed Sam) on your card to distinguish which one's which?

I guess I could go for Sarcastic Sam. Yeah, that'd work.

[Sam]

So... I don't get to play twice? :(

Which one is sarcastic Sam? :D

[SMOKIN JOE]

the little red headed one

[essjay]

So... I don't get to play twice? :(

Which one is sarcastic Sam? :D

Yes you do. And I'll be fascinated to see which one of yourself, uh, beats, yourself.

And since I'm helping TD our pool, I'll be interested to see if you call a violation on yourself. Just so I can say you violated yourself. weird.

I don't know any sarcastic Sams.

:biggrin2:

[Sam]

Uh... Sarah... you can already say that. :laughing:

This is gonna be fun. You gonna make a speech? :)

[Brandon]

Northbound exit 233 looked like it will be closed for a while. Unless they allow cars to exit on gravel

[Matt B.]

I've always used the Knox Butte exit northbound anyway. It's just as easy.

Just a heads up, this exit has work being done as well, expect a possible delay as they direct traffic. Maybe they won't be working on the weekend though.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Just a heads up, this exit has work being done as well, expect a possible delay as they direct traffic. Maybe they won't be working on the weekend though.

For crying out loud...............didn't the State Hwy Dept. check the Treelove calendar before scheduling all of this work. :bricks:

Bob:D

[Brandon]

For crying out loud...............didn't the State Hwy Dept. check the Treelove calendar before scheduling all of this work. :bricks:

Bob:D

I stopped and informed them we would need them to flag for our tournament cause of all the traffic over the weekend. Then they wanted double time and an extra personal day. (dang state workers!) So I told them to just take the day off.
"Putting Oregon back to work" Ya but probably not on weekends. The stimulus money doesn't go that far.

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

I'm tired. I'm done. I'm turning off my phone. See ya tomorrow

Dion

[RonTheWhip]

DAY 1 IN THE BOOKS!

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

BAM!!!

[RonTheWhip]

Hole by hole score of pro in attached file :)

[Matt B.]

Hole by hole score of pro in attached file :)

Where? :)

[Jamie]

SASSY!

[ahukingacehole]

So what do you think the most number of strokes ever taken for one hole would be... just curious?

[RonTheWhip]

Hole by hole score of pro in attached file :)

Ug, file not working

[smobro]

Gawain f'n CRUSHED it today! I am now his biggest fan. There is not a chance in any hell that the rest of us Crustie onlookers will catch this Puma. You should have seen it. Unbelievable. I love this game! Get em Gawain!

[RonTheWhip]

22...?

[Maidenrules]

Wow Dion! That was pretty quick with the scores. Thanks for your efforts!!

[smobro]

So what do you think the most number of strokes ever taken for one hole would be... just curious?


Isn't there a maximum number set by the PDGA? I don't know, which is why I am asking. Lets call it the John Daley Rule.

[Brandon]

Isn't there a maximum number set by the PDGA? I don't know, which is why I am asking. Lets call it the John Daley Rule.

ya no kidding. I heard about this and think this kind of disc golf hole is LAME. use a freaking drop zone already. I think if I miss on my first throw tomorrow I will continue to miss until I have the whole field behind me watching and waiting to throw.

[RonTheWhip]

PRO PAYOUT:
$750
$500
$380
$295
$240
$195
$160
$140
$125
$115
$100

PRO MASTER:
$215

PRO WOMEN:
$265
$160

PRO GRANDMASTER:
$265
$160

I don't have the exact numbers for Am payout, all I know is that its SICK. I think $195 for Advanced 1st...

[RonTheWhip]

ya no kidding. I heard about this and think this kind of disc golf hole is LAME. use a freaking drop zone already. I think if I miss on my first throw tomorrow I will continue to miss until I have the whole field behind me watching and waiting to throw.

I saw an amateur score card that went: 2, 2, 2, 11. How is that hole not fair? Apparently the hole is fairly easy to bird, and fairly easy to blow up...

[snap7times]

heh, that is quite a story, can't wait to read the next chapter...

[ahukingacehole]

ya no kidding. I heard about this and think this kind of disc golf hole is LAME. use a freaking drop zone already. I think if I miss on my first throw tomorrow I will continue to miss until I have the whole field behind me watching and waiting to throw.

That's pretty much how it went down

[Magilla]

I saw an amateur score card that went: 2, 2, 2, 11. How is that hole not fair? Apparently the hole is fairly easy to bird, and fairly easy to blow up...

Any Hole that plays the same for everyone is a FAIR HOLE!

Its NOT the holes fault if you SUCK AT IT!

:evilgrin: :biggrin2:

ie...Hole 17 at USDGC.

Dont blame the hole....BLAME the player.:shocked:

:slapface:

:laughing:
:cheers:

[JMan]

Both Gibsons on their respective lead cards, way to go! And TL, sounds like it was all clicking, nice job, ah to be young again...lol
Dion, thanks for the quick posting, so nice to be able to follow along.
'J'

[Brandon]

Any Hole that plays the same for everyone is a FAIR HOLE!

Its NOT the holes fault if you SUCK AT IT!

:evilgrin: :biggrin2:

ie...Hole 17 at USDGC.

Dont blame the hole....BLAME the player.:shocked:

:slapface:

:laughing:
:cheers:

Never said it wasn't fair. Any hole is fair if it never changes throughout the round. I said it was LAME!

[ahukingacehole]

It was my fault for not laying up after my first thumber hit in bounds and rolled out, but the 10-15 mph head wind didn't really help matters much. Oh yeah and I birded it the first round.

[RonTheWhip]

It was my fault for not laying up after my first thumber hit in bounds and rolled out, but the 10-15 mph head wind didn't really help matters much. Oh yeah and I birded it the first round.

Wow, good for you for taking responsability for your round! I was expecting to get quite a back lash from the players after hearing what kind of numbers were being put up, thanks for not blaming the TD.

I can't wait to play it myself today!

[NWDiscer]

Gawain f'n CRUSHED it today! I am now his biggest fan. There is not a chance in any hell that the rest of us Crustie onlookers will catch this Puma. You should have seen it. Unbelievable. I love this game! Get em Gawain!


....50 points then 80+ points above his rating :whistler:

i sure hope there is a re-adjust on that 2nd round rating and G's gets that extra point for the 1000 RR for him :yay:

some1's rating needs to be a changing......:dancing::rockon:

well done G

[RonTheWhip]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

LIVE FROM THE AWARDS!

[Sausage Fingers]

....50 points then 80+ points above his rating :whistler:

i sure hope there is a re-adjust on that 2nd round rating and G's gets that extra point for the 1000 RR for him :yay:

some1's rating needs to be a changing......:dancing::rockon:

well done G

Yeah, he'll have to bag hard on Sunday at TDG to make up for it. :shocked:

:bowing:Sweet 1021 rated round!:bowing:

[bvdisc]

Us East Coasters appreciate the super fast posting on the tournament results. Good work whip. :yay:

Oh and congrats Nate, you were my fantasy league pick (I've been holding onto my 2nd pick with you.) :yay::yay:

[Nichola]

I want to say that I really enjoyed playing the tournament layout at Timber Linn as it was my first time playing 18 holes there instead of 9 holes. :yay: However, Timber Linn hole 11 really killed me in the second round. :pullhair: But I really enjoyed my first Willamette Open.

I want to wish Dion and Chandler good luck at USDGC!! :rockon:

[olydiscgolf]

Geeze Lundy! 170 rating point swing from first round to third! Thats got to be some kind of record...thats like moving from rec to pro!

[SMOKIN JOE]

not even close
Shaun Kirk 765-965=200
Curtis Monette 706-1005=299
Dare Sunnes 716-1018=302
there could have been more :cool2:

[Dave Pittman]

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9477

LIVE FROM THE AWARDS!

Nearly "LIVE FROM THE AWARDS" :biggrin2:

I burned the midnight oil completing the Willamette Open TD report for Mike & Dion. :whistler: It was e-mailed to the PDGA at 12:49 AM to get in ahead of the 6:00 AM deadline today in order to be included in the October player ratings update. :dancing:
Confirmed this morning by the PDGA office! :yay:

[Scott]

Nearly "LIVE FROM THE AWARDS" :biggrin2:

I burned the midnight oil completing the Willamette Open TD report for Mike & Dion. :whistler: It was e-mailed to the PDGA at 12:49 AM to get in ahead of the 6:00 AM deadline today in order to be included in the October player ratings update. :dancing:
Confirmed this morning by the PDGA office! :yay:

Nicely done! :rockon:

I'm sure there are many players who will appreciate that.

[SMOKIN JOE]

and once again
thanks Dave for all your work
also Greg, Dion, all of those running or helping or spotting
it's a group effort :bowing:

[Sausage Fingers]

Nearly "LIVE FROM THE AWARDS" :biggrin2:

I burned the midnight oil completing the Willamette Open TD report for Mike & Dion. :whistler: It was e-mailed to the PDGA at 12:49 AM to get in ahead of the 6:00 AM deadline today in order to be included in the October player ratings update. :dancing:
Confirmed this morning by the PDGA office! :yay:

This is just another in a long list of reasons why this tourney is run so well.

Huge Kudos to the entire crew for pulling off the Oregon Series finale.:cheerleader::yay::cheerleader:

[Sam]

This was a really fun tournament. I didn't feel that I played particularly well on Saturday but it was enough for a one stroke lead at the end of the day. I knew it wouldn't last as I knew that there are Willamette snipers out there who tear that course up. I played better on Sunday but Jason Hill was a man on a mission and would not be denied. His -6 in the first round was good but the -7 that I got to watch was a thing of beauty. The guy throws the longest, straightest forehands I have seen in our field and he didn't make a single mistake after the rough start on 1.

Well deserved victory for Jason! :cheers:

The crew that made this event happen clearly busted their a$$e$ for us and I am very grateful to all that pitched in a hand. Already looking forward to next year's shindig!

[Matt B.]

Nicely done! :rockon:

I'm sure there are many players who will appreciate that.

Only we if we don't include my last round!

[Scott]

Only we if we don't include my last round!

Yeah, I should have also said "I'm sure there are several players who are not happy the round ratings will be included as well". :laughing:

Although it looks like your last round might be low enough that it won't be included anyway.

[smobro]

Nearly "LIVE FROM THE AWARDS" :biggrin2:

I burned the midnight oil completing the Willamette Open TD report for Mike & Dion. :whistler: It was e-mailed to the PDGA at 12:49 AM to get in ahead of the 6:00 AM deadline today in order to be included in the October player ratings update. :dancing:
Confirmed this morning by the PDGA office! :yay:


Pittman you are the Man! thanks for all your hard work out there this weekend.

[Matt B.]

Yeah, I should have also said "I'm sure there are several players who are not happy the round ratings will be included as well". :laughing:

Although it looks like your last round might be low enough that it won't be included anyway.

Perhaps, but how do I uncrush my soul?:bricks: Watching my birdie putt on 13 at Timber Linn doink off the nubs and roll into the pond for my second bogie on that hole I felt a black curtain of despair descend upon me.

Other than that I had fun! As always an excellent tournament, and an awesome job by WDGC, Storrs, Whip, all the volunteers and players! Consistently one of the best tournaments in Oregon!

[Scott]

Perhaps, but how do I uncrush my soul?

Sorry. Can't help you there. Perhaps one of these? :chug:

[smobro]

Sorry. Can't help you there. Perhaps one of these? :chug:

It looks like alot of us will need some Hops and Barley therapy after this last weekend. There seemed to be a great deal of Soul Crushing to be had. I am still trying to reconcile the pure stupidity I unleashed on Adair in the last round. Oh well, there is always next year

[Sam]

By the way... sitting at Bubuka's table as he won shirt after shirt... and then a towel... and then a hat... and then another shirt followed by another towel and a hat and another hat and then a towel and then a hat... followed by another shirt and towel and hat and shirt...

Oh... and then the first of the two baskets...

And then the second of the two baskets...

And I think he should buy all of our Powerball tickets from now on. :laughing:

[TreeLove]

Any Hole that plays the same for everyone is a FAIR HOLE!

Really? Let's say I hang a sheet of plywood, with a disc-sized slot in it, say about 100 feet down the fairway, and I mandate that your disc must pass through the slot, and you must keep re-teeing until you pass through the slot.

A target so small that luck becomes more important than skill does not constitute a fair hole. (This comment has nothing to do with the hole at Timber Linn, only a reply to Magilla's comment.)

[snap7times]

only a 100 feet down the fairway? that sounds a bit easy...

on another note, sounds like the tournament was super duper awesome, i enjoyed being able to see the kabza's in my head saying thanks snap for not coming heh...

[Sam]

What is fair? If it plays the same for everyone, I would say it is fair. Now... reasonable is another question.

The island should have been played with a drop zone. I understand the gimmick was fun but it made some of us really uncomfortable with what we had to watch...

The other side of the coin, however, is that my 9 at Adair a few Festivuses ago now seems like a not so bad score so thanks for that, anyway. :)

[SMOKIN JOE]

to say a hole is fair for everyone or the same for everyone is not accurate
for example
lets make an Island hole 400 feet away with no drop zone
would that be fair for everyone
that's why some holes turn left and some turn right, some straight, that's why a good course has a variety of holes, so one style of play can't have an advantage over another style of play
if the apparent hole in question was easily reached by all
then it is fair
a drop zone after a couple throws would have been kind
it good to see Shaun not blame the hole for his 22
again a drop after a certain number of throws would have been kind
if all players were pro then I wouldn't use a drop zone either
having ams play the hole I would have used a drop zone :cool2:

[David Babuka]

Hey all I felt bad for taking both of the baskets in the raffle. I should have told them to re-draw after I won the first but I was sort of in shock. I felt like a total louse as I worked to fit both in my car along with the lunchtime basket.

Anyone who is up for it I'm going to put up one the baskets tomorrow night at lunchtime to the lowest score. I'll throw in one of the Innova tshirts I won for second. 6pm.

[Casey]

The island should have been played with a drop zone. I understand the gimmick was fun but it made some of us really uncomfortable with what we had to watch...

Agreed! I survived the island hole just fine this weekend but it was rough watching people you were pulling for take multiple penalty strokes and have their weekend go up in smoke in about 2 minutes.

I've also carded a 9 on the festivus island hole, and after the initial embarasment wore off I appreciated the fact that I was required, to my dismay, to use the drop zone after 2 failed attempts off the tee. If I wasn't required to use the drop zone I probabally would have stayed back at the long tee and thrown my whole bag at the thing. Most players out there have too much Tin Cup in us to use a safety zone even after 10 failed attempts.

[Brody Cannon]

Hey all I felt bad for taking both of the baskets in the raffle. I should have told them to re-draw after I won the first but I was sort of in shock. I felt like a total louse as I worked to fit both in my car along with the lunchtime basket.

Anyone who is up for it I'm going to put up one the baskets tomorrow night at lunchtime to the lowest score. I'll throw in one of the Innova tshirts I won for second. 6pm.


Is there a league tomorrow night there? I want a chance to win this!
BTW that's really nice of you