2011 worlds!!!

[Darr]

At the the award ceremony on Sunday night, Cris Bellinger announced the Oregon Series intent to put in a bid for 2011 PRO WORLDS!!!
The cheering and applause was more than a minute long. Pretty Effing exciting news obviously :jumpspin::cheerleader::dancing::eek::cool::cool:
So what does everybody think? Which courses? What work needs done?
This would be a great opportunity to make the NW shine for the whole country to see. I will definitely volunteer all I can.

:bowing::bowing::bowing::bowing::bowing:
to the whole staff!!

[smobro]

At the the award ceremony on Sunday night, Cris Bellinger announced the Oregon Series intent to put in a bid for 2011 PRO WORLDS!!!
The cheering and applause was more than a minute long. Pretty Effing exciting news obviously :jumpspin::cheerleader::dancing::eek::cool::cool:
So what does everybody think? Which courses? What work needs done?
This would be a great opportunity to make the NW shine for the whole country to see. I will definitely volunteer all I can.

:bowing::bowing::bowing::bowing::bowing:
to the whole staff!!

I second that to infinity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2011 Worlds- Milo, Timber, Dabney/ Pier, Hornings, Trojan / Adair, Bryant, Willamette next stop 2012 Olympic games!

[Bruce]

So granted what I heard was rumor and speculations and I do not know what truth there is to it. But I heard it was only going to be Milo. With plans to set up two more 18 hole courses. One by the dog park area not sure about the other. Take it for what you wish. But I have to say a big hell yes to worlds being 10 minutes from my casa.

[Sausage Fingers]

But I have to say a big hell yes to worlds being 10 minutes from my casa.

That is almost too sick to contemplate...:shocked:

[proto something or other]

That is almost too sick to contemplate...:shocked:

Contemplating..... contemplating......:puke::puke::puke:

Damnit. You were right. That is sick.

[Jet]

Why setup another course by the dog area (mines everywhere) when you have Timber nearby for the 2nd course?

Or the tri-fecto (Champoeg, Ewing, Hover)

[Bruce]

No offense intended by this statement, but here goes. Timber, Dabney, Ewing, Hover, and Champoeg are not world caliber courses, in my opinion. If Milo were to be tournament central, Trojan would be a hell of a drive, and with the land available at Milo 2 more temp courses are easily do-able. The unused land also has a lot of potential two build at least two more stellar courses.

[Sam]

I think we'd need more than four courses, though... Probably more like 5 or 6.

I agree that Champoeg, Hoover, Ewing are not courses that should be used for this. Timber? Maybe. It's not a very safe course...

[Tim]

From what I understand, not all the courses played in this year's Worlds were "champion" caliber. Only played Dabney once, but it seemed to me like it was good enough for a major tournament (3rd favorite in the PDX area). I think Timber could be used in a pinch too.

[Sam]

Dabney is the most dangerous course we have in the area, unfortunately. It's also the site where Tobin Engen was cleaved by a Jeremy Fancher drive...

[Bruce]

As much as I hate Pier..with a passion, I would rather see it used than Timber or Dabney. But 4 well built courses could make up worlds, if I am remembering correctly, the Pro field only played 4 courses at worlds this year.

[smobro]

As much as I hate Pier..with a passion, I would rather see it used than Timber or Dabney. But 4 well built courses could make up worlds, if I am remembering correctly, the Pro field only played 4 courses at worlds this year.

Dude! did you seriously say you hate Pier? Please explain. It is the only course in Oregon that is dry year round and it is a gorgeous walk in the woods. why? why?

[Scott]

Dabney seems a bit random to be Worlds caliber.

[Bruce]

I still hate Pier from rubber tee pad days...When I broke my foot on the pad on hole 7.
The hate has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

[Magilla]

Pro Worlds can be EASILY done on 4 courses.
Though I know NOTHING of the plan.
Milo could EASILY be set up to handle Worlds.
2010 Worlds (I think) is planned to be in Illinios (S. Chicago) at a location that will have 4 courses on site, as well.
As far as I have travel between venues at past worlds THIS would be MUCH appreciated.
Also having it at 1 location allows for more of a "festival" invironment.
Where spectators can be brought in to one site for EVERYTHING.

WHAT EVER venues are decided upon. This is gonna be a GREAT worlds.

:trophy:

:rockon:

[Scott]

Pro Worlds can be EASILY done on 4 courses.
Though I know NOTHING of the plan.
Milo could EASILY be set up to handle Worlds.
2010 Worlds (I think) is planned to be in Illinios (S. Chicago) at a location that will have 4 courses on site, as well.
As far as I have travel between venues at past worlds THIS would be MUCH appreciated.
Also having it at 1 location allows for more of a "festival" invironment.
Where spectators can be brought in to one site for EVERYTHING.

WHAT EVER venues are decided upon. This is gonna be a GREAT worlds.

:trophy:

:rockon:


For those that have played Worlds before (Pro or AM) - which would you prefer?

A small number of so-so courses on one site? Or a larger number of epic courses that required travel.

Either way, the pros will always find something to bitch about. :laughing:

Oh- and I'm in no way implying that the two tournament courses at Milo are so-so. But of course the two proposed temp courses are an unknown factor at this time.

[KenGilmore]

A small number of so-so courses on one site or a larger number of epic courses that required travel would both be superior to the am world's I attended last year.

[brillo]

Pier can be expanded to include another 18

[NWDiscer]

Pier can be expanded to include another 18



what out and around the skate park.....?


why should any1 worry about Milo "The Bend" being able to add to 2 more courses in the Park.

Hell 2 could be added without doing much clearing.....

with 4 at Milo and then throw Timber with some added holes in the mix that makes 5 that should be plenty. 400+ Pro's? with almost NO travel.

This is for the Pro's right not a Am/Pro??

[Sean Phillips]

I think timber in the long placements with a couple of those added holes back by 17 it would be great. Timber is easily better than half of the courses I've played at worlds in the last two years. So Timber + Milo's 3 or 4 courses and we're set.

Now we have to worry where the host hotel is going to be. I don't think any of the Estacada establishments are going to be sufficient.

[NWDiscer]

I think timber in the long placements with a couple of those added holes back by 17 it would be great. Timber is easily better than half of the courses I've played at worlds in the last two years. So Timber + Milo's 3 or 4 courses and we're set.

Now we have to worry where the host hotel is going to be. I don't think any of the Estacada establishments are going to be sufficient.

What the Red Fox cant host it????????? :slapface:




How about "The Monarch" right there by "Town Center" on 205??

We could even set up Directions to come in off of Sunnyside if 205 is backed up?

[smobro]

I think timber in the long placements with a couple of those added holes back by 17 it would be great. Timber is easily better than half of the courses I've played at worlds in the last two years. So Timber + Milo's 3 or 4 courses and we're set.

Now we have to worry where the host hotel is going to be. I don't think any of the Estacada establishments are going to be sufficient.

I bet we could score a whole lot of unused FEMA trailers from Texas and Louisianna. Heck, the fed might even move them up here for us.:wink2:

[brillo]

The layout has been looked at previously, most of it runs along the James St. side of the park, with other hole sprinkled in the middle of the current course. If anyone remembers the Progress tournament, some of thos hole would be in play (old 2 & 3, between pin 6 and tee 7) etc....

what out and around the skate park.....?


why should any1 worry about Milo "The Bend" being able to add to 2 more courses in the Park.

Hell 2 could be added without doing much clearing.....

with 4 at Milo and then throw Timber with some added holes in the mix that makes 5 that should be plenty. 400+ Pro's? with almost NO travel.

This is for the Pro's right not a Am/Pro??

[Todd Andrews]

Just to clarify a few things...

What we are considering (and what was proposed to the PDGA BoD) is to use the two Milo courses (with some modifications) and run tee times for the five or six days that Worlds will be held. We would probably use Timber for some of the rounds for the older pros. (Seniors, Grands, Legends) There has been some discussion about using the shorter tee pads or alternate basket locations, but nothing has been resolved as yet.

The main plan is to close the lower bowl area to general access and run shuttles from the parking area at the viewpoint near the dog walk area. Only staff and vendors will be allowed to drive to the bottom of the hill. We will be taking over the entire camping area for that week and will not use the normal group sites.

The host hotel will most likely not be the same ome we use for the BSF. We are looking at one that will be on the new Max line so that people will have easy access to the airport and downtown.

If you would like more information or would like to volunteer to help, please feel free to contact anyone from the Oregon Series.

Regards,

Todd

[NWDiscer]

"Art idea"

How about 3 photo's 1 in each of the tri-huk's say, 1 of #10 downhill to the river,1 of #26 the Stump, and for the 3rd Some1 Teeing off on "The Genius Hole"??

Simple str8 forward highlighting the Sig. hole's on the course?

[cefire]

When you talk about "dangerous" courses, is it just the general neighborhood or some feature of the course that makes it dangerous?

[D-Walk]

When you talk about "dangerous" courses, is it just the general neighborhood or some feature of the course that makes it dangerous?

In regards to Dabney it is the course lay-out that is dangerous as opposed to the neighborhood, since there really is no neighborhood surrounding it.

It's a great course, but if you get a lot of people packed in there I can see where the danger level comes into play with a few fairways right next to one another and some blind tee shots. An errant disc could easily do some damage to some unexpecting golfers throwing or walking in the opposite direction.

At least that's my take on it, but I have only played 2 rounds out there.