PretzelBowl Quatro - Saturday, February 26th

[cefire]

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4th Annual PRETZELBOWL
"New Territory"
Supporting Northwest Harvest Food Bank
PDGA C-tier Event
Saturday February 26th, 2011


Format: Singles - 2 rounds of 14 holes at Seward Park in Seattle

Player max: Total registration is LIMITED to 56 players/4 per hole - No exceptions, no 5somes! - We're FULL, waiting list has started

Registration list: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=11113

Important times: 8:00-8:30 Registration, 8:35-8:45 Players meeting, 9:00 Start

ALL PLAYERS MUST check-in by 8:30 - Some people learned this the hard way in past PretzelBowls, if you haven't checked in by 8:30, your spot is gone!

Divisions offered: Only one division "open" unless you have some extraneous reason for playing something else. No cash prizes so it won't affect anyone's am/pro status.

Cost & Prizes: Seattle Parks have upped their registration fees so the total cost this year is $12.00. Because of the small entry fee and charity focus of this event, there will be no/minimal payout

Entry is mainly to cover costs but all additional proceeds will go to the Northwest Harvest Foodbank (www.northwestharvest.org)
Because the entry fee mainly supports the fees to run the tournament, additional donations are HIGHLY suggested, even an extra $5 helps a great deal!


Questions/Comments to Andrew Rivers at cefire@sbcglobal.net or 630-674-8614

[Nathan]

Yay :yay: This tournament rocks.

[sillybizz]

Yay :yay: This tournament rocks.

Indeed.

This just can not be missed.

Andrew: :bowing:

[drkstr]

Any extra $ for no PDGA # ?

[sillybizz]

Any extra $ for no PDGA # ?

Non PDGA fee is waived for this event. I'm like 99.99999999999999999999% sure.

[cefire]

No PDGA fee for non-members - perhaps a few extra $$$ to hungry folks? :)

[cefire]

The friendly folks over at Ice Bowl Headquarters created a Facebook page for The PretzelBowl...if you are into that sort of thing.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=127671810628075

FYI RSVPs do not count as reg! :)

[drkstr]

No PDGA fee for non-members - perhaps a few extra $$$ to hungry folks? :)

alrighty ~ and I will throw in more than a few extra $$$ for the hungry.

[Nathan]

Paid and emailed. I don't mess around when it comes to getting into the Pretzelbowl.

[cefire]

1 hour in, 10 spots left...act accordingly :)

[cefire]

Pending movement on the list (which I do expect) PretzelBowl is FULL

Make sure to get on the waiting list ASAP as there are usually a few people who have to drop out...

[sillybizz]

Holy crap I knew this was going to go fast!

[Kenny B]

Paid and emailed. I don't mess around when it comes to getting into the Pretzelbowl.

Yeah!

[papatart]

Paid and emailed. I don't mess around when it comes to getting into the Pretzelbowl.

Nathan come through this year to atone for last year's faux pas. He's my hero, he's my hero!:bowing: I hope he signed me up........okay, he's either my hero or I am going to light his bag on fire.

Only time will tell.:whistler:

Papa

[Kenny B]

Nathan come through this year to atone for last year's faux pas. He's my hero, he's my hero!:bowing: I hope he signed me up........okay, he's either my hero or I am going to light his bag on fire.

Only time will tell.:whistler:

Papa

:explode: Light it! Light it! :explode:

[cefire]

:explode: Light it! Light it! :explode:

Did you ever know that you're my hero

Yer in Papa :cheerleader:


Sorry, I'm hoping the PDGA loads up the reg page soon so I can get everyone's names up! I might just copy/paste a list if I don't get something from them by tomorrow.

[Kenny B]

Did you ever know that you're my hero



Who? Me?

[Nathan]

Nathan come through this year to atone for last year's faux pas. He's my hero, he's my hero!:bowing: I hope he signed me up........okay, he's either my hero or I am going to light his bag on fire.

Only time will tell.:whistler:

Papa

Now I see what you were talking about the other day. You wouldn't light my bright orange beauty on fire, its way too cool.

[sillybizz]

Who? Me?

No.

[cefire]

The registration list is up: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=11113

Please let me know ASAP if something looks funky or you think your name is missing from the list!

[Nathan]

Does * mean paid?

[sillybizz]

Does * mean paid?

Those are the people that Andrew doesn't like.

[cefire]

So very very wrong my Bizzle...

Yes Nathan, they mean paid - I'm waiting for the flood of checks to come in :)

[sillybizz]

The paid ones are the people you do like, right? hehe :)

[LakeStevensBA]

Andrew,
Do you know if the order that the names are listed on the PDGA site is the projected finish?
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=11113

[sillybizz]

Andrew,
Do you know if the order that the names are listed on the PDGA site is the projected finish?
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=11113

Can't be right; that would put me in the middle of the pack!! :trophy:

[cefire]

Scores will be assigned randomly in the AM on Saturday and by randomly, I mean whomever gives me the best re-gifted Christmas gifts :)

[drkstr]

Andrew ~
I see that you have the holes measured out for Seward Park and posted on DGCR http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4294&mode=hi

Will you have a map up soon?

[cefire]

Those are just best estimates for now, I also took some pictures to go with it. I'll be working on a map probably after my semester ends, so it may be a little while yet...

[JR Stengele]

Those are just best estimates for now, I also took some pictures to go with it. I'll be working on a map probably after my semester ends, so it may be a little while yet...

Unacceptable!:wink2:

[mine all mine]

How does someone go about getting on the waitlist?

[cefire]

Just send me an email with your PDGA and a phone number so I can let you know when/if you get in.

[drkstr]

Scores will be assigned randomly in the AM on Saturday and by randomly, I mean whomever gives me the best re-gifted Christmas gifts :)

Andrew ~
we've got a first run "Clapper" from the 80's with your name on it :wink2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XUOhjW2AXM

[maynard]

Iam so looking forward to playing a tournament in Seward Park~what a sweet venue!

[Snooskie Longhorn]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Aerial_view_of_Seward_Park%2C_Seattle.jpg

[maynard]

That's what im talking about!!!

[cefire]

Besides the tourney-day itself, this is the funnest day

New discs are in! I'll have some and Chainbangerz will be selling them as well - Just like the tourney, proceeds go to Northwest Harvest Food Bank
:cheers:

Star Destroyers (165-175g)
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CFR Glow Leopards (159-175g)
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CFR Champion BIRDIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :jumpspin:(174-175g)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/th_IMG_0220.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/?action=view&current=IMG_0220.jpg)

Big Bead dx Aviars (170-175g)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/th_IMG_0226.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/?action=view&current=IMG_0226.jpg)

This year's stamp - I'm really excited about it, definitely one of the smallest custom stamps I've seen. I loves me some minimalist stamps :)
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/IMG_0227.jpg

[BigBubbBelly]

Can I preorder a glow leopard? Anywhere around the 170 range would be great.

[sillybizz]

Please save a pink birdie for me if you have one! Thanks Andrew. :)

[cefire]

Jesse - Done!
Miss Piggy - Kind of pinkish and done!

[sillybizz]

I like you.

[killa]

dibs on a CFR leopard, the heavier the better.

[cefire]

Alright, time to introduce the course :)

First off, I present you with exhibit A:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/Finalsitemap.jpg


Hole 1 - 568'/596' - Par 4
Starting from near tournament central hole 1 is a longer par hole that you can play fairly aggressively on. The tee shot shoots through a 30' corridor of pines out into an open field with movement from right to left off the tee. Placement isn't super important here, just make sure to hit the window and get good distance.

From there, the short pin is tucked in between deep rough on the left and a few guard pines on the right. The best approach will probably be an understable fairway driver with a slow right roll OR if you are farther out, a lower percentage hyzer which penetrates the guard trees.

To the long pin, you'll be looking at a big uphill pull which needs to finish straight to find the pin. Be sure to scope out this pin placement during the first round so you know where you are headed in round two.

Hole 2 - 159' - Par 3
HUGE contrast to hole 1, this is a short steep downhill shot through a small window. Distance control is key here as most shots will float much farther than expected - an OB path behind the basket is waiting to nab these overthrows.

Hole 3 - 222' - Par 3
Even though it is only 222, this hole plays reverse (and uphill) from 2's fairway. A relatively simple high hyzer for RHBH should nab a birdie here.

Hole 4 - 275' - Par 3
Slightly uphill and rolling from left to right with significant danger from a late mandatory and OB to the right of the fairway. Those who gamble for a birdie will have to confidently throw a slow rolling turnover that cannot hyzer out due to thorns and thick rough on the left side of the fairway. Shots that turn too much will certainly end up with extra strokes from the OB or mandatory.

Hole 5 - 214' - Par 3
Dual route fairway which favors the lefty or sidearm hyzer around large pines. A moderate drop in elevation won't be felt as shots need to be thrown above horizon off the tee. A righty hyzer route is available (and shorter) but gambles much more with evenly spaced guard trees on the right.

Hole 6 - 318' - Par 3
This hole tests distance control with a fast green and dropoff behind the pin (and OB long of the pin). Both righty and lefty throwers will have slow hyzers to the pin which need to slide under a ceiling of trees.

Hole 7 - 270' - Par 3
Yup, the island hole returns! From the top of an open knoll, players will throw down into ampitheatre seating area. The central rows form a natural landing zone with all other shots heading to the drop zone.

While it isn't a technical shot, this hole was designed to get into the players mind in several ways. First, the view from the tee is expansive offering a lot of possibility for shot selection BUT a small rise obscures the green and basket from view. The downhill slope will sneak up on a bunch of players who float too long and wind seems to be a consistent difficulty increasing factor.

Take your measurements...line up your shot...execute with confidence and control...

Hole 8 - 245' - Par 3
A classic tunnel shot through sticky trees on either side of the fairway. A powerful, accurate blast which crosses a small valley and digs into the hill on the other side will offer a putt for 2. Miss the window off the tee and you'll certainly be scrambling for 3.

Hole 9 - 391' - Par 4
A relatively easy par 4 hole that still allows players plenty of opportunities to grab an extra stroke. From the tee the fairway runs uphill around a pinch-point at 300' with OB on the left and overhanging trees to the right. The basket is tucked into a small notch in the trees to the right after rounding the corner.

Hole 10 - 344' - Par 3
Open tee shot which needs to pass through a swiss cheese wall of trees at about 250'. From there, a side hill moving down left ensures that RHBH hyzers aren't going to be putting.

Hole 11 - 474' - Par 4
A huge uphill par 4 hole which may still be extended to a par 5. Either way, the tee shot is a big bomb hyzer for RHBH which leaves a 150'-200' sidearm approach around a group of guard trees and bushes.

Hole 12 - 283' - Par 3
A pretty but fairly easy hyzer into a natural grassy slot in the forest. OB road on the right and guard trees short and left could pose problems for shanked drives.

Hole 13 - 507' - Par 4
The beauty - A huge downhill hole with a well-defined tight fairway that moves slightly right to left at about 350'. OB runs down the entire left side of the fairway and circles around the back of the pin at about 25' behind. The right side is bordered by large trees and thick bushes nearly the length of the hole.

From the tee a small rise will make drives difficult for the RHBH thower with significant potential to hyzer OB. Many will probably elect to throw a safe sidearm or fairway driver off the tee and make a challenge at the green on shot two. Hyperaggressive players may have a chance for eagle with a huge drive that finishes relatively flat or turning.

Hole 14 - 378' - Par 3
An easy finisher and chance to let loose after hole 13 with relatively few penalties. A big hyzer for RHBH should do it!


Oh yeah, and there might just be a mystery hole (and by this I mean, there will be definitely be a mystery hole :evilgrin:)

[Cold Steel]

sweet...

[LakeStevensBA]

If I was at Home Depot right now, I would be in the lumber department. This course is going to kick ass! Great job Andrew and Sheila...and your little dog too...

[cefire]

I'm also looking for metal baskets everyone so if you have one that you can bring OR that I can come pick up from you - please send me a message! :)

[Flingin fireman]

I'm also looking for metal baskets everyone so if you have one that you can bring OR that I can come pick up from you - please send me a message! :)

How many do you need?
Paul

[Karl Hungus]

Layout looking very sneaky...I expected nothing less of you. I can bring my DGA M-14 if we can't rustle up something hardier

[drkstr]

Great layout Andrew!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arZdeg_fL-I

[cefire]

Haha Don.

Paul (& Papa) - I was hoping not to make you and Papa do all the heavy lifting, I'll send you a message or call this weekend to see how many I end up needing!

[sillybizz]

Awesome!! We're getting close to the coolest tournament of the year! I better practice lifting Preztel over my head! :p

[cefire]

Whew, I'm nearly out of discs everyone - I've already sold out of the CFR Birdies and Glow Leopards. I've got a few Destroyers left and one Aviar. If you want PretzelBowl plastic, you'll have to head to everyone's favorite little place (http://www.chainbangerz.com/) because I know they still have some!


Thanks to everyone who helped buy me out, we raised over $300 just through my share of the plastic sales
:kissflowers:

[PuttsRrad]

basic information which might prove helpful for those reading this and going to participate -

the best place to park is in the upper parking lot at Seward Park - it's the closest to Hole #1, and the closet to the back 6.
be sure to bring some boots - if it rained 1 or 2 days before the event, or the day of the event, holes #1-8 will be muddy and sluggish - if you decide to wear tennis shoes, be prepared to get alot of mud on them, and your feet may be wet unless you're wearing water-proof and mud proof socks
i'm just sayin'

[sillybizz]

basic information which might prove helpful for those reading this and going to participate -

the best place to park is in the upper parking lot at Seward Park - it's the closest to Hole #1, and the closet to the back 6.
be sure to bring some boots - if it rained 1 or 2 days before the event, or the day of the event, holes #1-8 will be muddy and sluggish - if you decide to wear tennis shoes, be prepared to get alot of mud on them, and your feet may be wet unless you're wearing water-proof and mud proof socks
i'm just sayin'

Yup, this is good information. Thank you! :)

[cefire]

PretzelBowl is right around the corner! I've updated the PDGA list and I also wanted to post up the current wait list in case people are wondering where they rank - I will be placing calls ASAP if I hear about any drop outs.

1 - John Frick
2 - Ray McKillop
3 - Joe Hellickson
4 - Jason Markin
5 - Chris Cox
6 - Shane Johnson
7 - Chris Laurent
8 - Del Santjer
9 - Mark Kilmer
10 - Toby Chef


If you are on the waitlist, you are free to show up on the morning of the tournament and see if there are any no-shows but I really can't open up any new holes and won't create any 5-somes, sorry!

I've also had a couple players request to play the course either in the early morning or during the lunch break - feel free to come out and play on the course so long as we aren't in the middle of a round. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE though exert the utmost care in sending advance spotters and respecting the rights of others in the park. I'll be making this perfectly clear to all participants, but everyone who plays must be on their best behavior :)

[sillybizz]

Weather is looking like low 30's on Saturday and the area is supposed to get hit by snow this week. Doesn't phase me a bit (it's an ice bowl people!!!) but some people might drop because of this, a little FYI for you on the wait list. Anyone else getting super duper excited for this thing? I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to sleep on Friday!!! Praise Sheila and Andrew! :trophy: :yay: :cheerleader: :cheers:

[Getty]

basic information which might prove helpful for those reading this and going to participate -

the best place to park is in the upper parking lot at Seward Park - it's the closest to Hole #1, and the closet to the back 6.
be sure to bring some boots - if it rained 1 or 2 days before the event, or the day of the event, holes #1-8 will be muddy and sluggish - if you decide to wear tennis shoes, be prepared to get alot of mud on them, and your feet may be wet unless you're wearing water-proof and mud proof socks
i'm just sayin'

You might need these for your boots. Ice axes and crampons are gonna be in order.

http://www.abc-of-mountaineering.com/images/content-images/article-206-1.gif

[maynard]

I just got back from playing some of the fairways as best as i could tell by the map and directions. Yep bring some water proof boots. The holes i played were sweet, and not all of them soggy. The wind blowing off Lake Washington was fairly strong and cold. This will be a ice bowl if the weather stays the same... Cant wait!

[cefire]

OK, PretzelBowl is upon us and the Pretzel is readying his favorite jacket to brave the cold! Weather looks to be sunny and dry but quite cold and like other posters have mentioned, be prepared to deal with some soggy areas out there.


I'm just going to reiterate a few IMPORTANT things here:

Important times: 8:00-8:30 Registration, 8:35-8:45 Players meeting, 9:00 Start
ALL PLAYERS MUST check-in by 8:30 - Some people learned this the hard way in past PretzelBowls, if you haven't checked in by 8:30, your spot is gone!

Questions/Comments to Andrew Rivers at cefire@sbcglobal.net or 630-674-8614

[LakeStevensBA]

Thanks to Pete Land, Oz, and Capt. Morgans Private Reserve, I cracked a rib last night and won't be able to play in the Pretzelbowl. Dammit!:angry:

So, there is at least one spot opening up.

Lake Stevens will still be there in basket spirit!

[Cold Steel]

Thanks to Pete Land, Oz, and Capt. Morgans Private Reserve, I cracked a rib last night and won't be able to play in the Pretzelbowl. Dammit!:angry:

So, there is at least one spot opening up.

Lake Stevens will still be there in basket spirit!

So I have to represent the red-headed Brian contingent? Oh the pressure...
Sorry about the rib, try not to sneeze. or cough. or laugh. Worse things could happen though- at least when you're around pirates.

[Toby Puttzinski]

Sorry to hear that you got a little too much Captain in you, captain:pirate:. I'm gonna go ahead and pass on the opportunity to rib you for being such a nugget head.

I'm really looking forward to playing a new course-- despite the freaggin' cold ace weather & regardless of whether I get in the tourney or not. I'm so excited, I've already started my pre-game warm-ups!:jumpspin::dancing::seeya:

[cefire]

Scores are all posted! Take a peeksie: http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/62546
If you see a problem, email me - I'll be putting up hole by hole scores probably tomorrow so everyone can relive their favorite birdies and the dreaded island hole :)


I'll have a wrapup post probably tomorrow but I'm sure that we've raised well over $1000 again which is AWESOME considering we had fewer players than last year!

OK, just conducted the mini-basket raffle drawing and did up a quick video so you could all at least see it go down :) - I won't spoil the surprise but...this guy just seems to win everything!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM7FLTrHM0A

[sillybizz]

Thank you for an awesome day and an excellent course!! You really know how to put on a shindig. I'm glad Pretzel is feeling better and congratulations on winning you're own tournament!!! I'll wait for the pictures of you holding him over your head...

The people were really good and my groups were both really fun and felt like a casual round. I love that we raised so much money for NW Harvest! I want to thank everyone who donated for the throw off you are all awesome! :)

[ericedge]

What a great event Sheila & Andrew, thanks for putting it all together! Here's a picture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/edgepix/5481846945/sizes/l/) of everyone (minus the winner!) before the first round.

[JR Stengele]

Congrats Andrew! Thanks for hosting another Pretzel Bowl up here in the NW!

[CrazyDriver]

Andrew, awesome course and a really fun tournament. You did a good job of picking fairways that were not too marshy. My favorite hole was 3 up the hill. Really a neat shot, but you had a lot of those. Thanks for your work! I hope we get to do this again next year! I am also glad that Pretzel is ok.:yay:

[CrazyDriver]

Sorry to hear that you got a little too much Captain in you, captain:pirate:. I'm gonna go ahead and pass on the opportunity to rib you for being such a nugget head.

I'm really looking forward to playing a new course-- despite the freaggin' cold ace weather & regardless of whether I get in the tourney or not. I'm so excited, I've already started my pre-game warm-ups!:jumpspin::dancing::seeya:

Hey Toby, nice job on the second round with a 42. That matched low score for the day. :trophy: I guess your warm ups paid off!

[maynard]

Absolutely a great time(except a couple severe melt downs)playing in the Pretzel Bowl again! The course was fantastic and congrats to Andrew and Jessie for top honors. I want to say a big thank you to Sheila and Andrew for running the tourney. See ya next year!

[cefire]

OK, time for the final wrap to PretzelBowl IV!
First and foremost, I'm happy to report that we brought in $1222.05 and 5lbs of food for Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) this year! This breaks the PretzelBowl record despite the fact that we could only have 56 players this year rather than 72.
:yay:
There are tons of people to thank for making this event possible. First, I'd like to thank the Scott Papa and Dalaiwood (http://www.dalaiwood.com/pro_shop.htm) for kicking in a ton of cool discs including a prototype glow Z Buzzz SS and these awesome, awesome PretzelBowl trophy discs which went to the men's (the kniving course designer) and women's (Jesse Westphal) champions:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/th_IMG_0259.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/?action=view&current=IMG_0259.jpg)

Chainbangerz shop (http://chainbangerz.com/) also gave a bunch of sweet hats and helped out with setting up the basket toss (won by Tim Coye) and the mini basket raffle (won by Paul Wright (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM7FLTrHM0A)). If you are looking for more PretzelBowl discs BTW, stop by the shop soon because they still have a few left!

Then, everyone who brought a basket, asked if we needed help, picked up flags, hauled heavy baskets around, donated, checked scores, and everything else! Special thanks to Tom Little and Sheila Teves for doing all of the above and waking up at 5am in the cold. Finally, thanks to all of the golfers for stepping up to the responsibility of tossing in a new park - without your help, we couldn't have this tourney!

If anyone donated more than $8 (outside of the basket toss), send me an email or PM so that we can save a PretzelBowl patch for you:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/th_IMG_0261.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/cefire/?action=view&current=IMG_0261.jpg)

The Pretzel is doing fine although the early morning cold did a number on his little paws!

For the data geeks out there, I've attached an excel sheet with hole by hole scoring, averages, variation, and more numbers! There were no eagles (or aces) this year, despite a couple of reachable par 4's and most surprisingly I felt, no one was able to card a birdie '3' on the par four 13th hole in the first round. Adam Clark, Chris Oz, and Kyle Sutherland redeemed us all by getting the bird in round 2. I think Papa may have had the closest ace opportunity when he threw a perfect skip thumber down on hole 2 during the second round which hit 10ft before the basket and sliced vertically through center chains!!! An inch one way or the other and he probably would have had it. Anyway, take a look at the hole by hole if you are a nerd, I'm always interested in people's observations (good or bad) about the course, scoring curves, etc. Total scores and unofficial ratings are here: http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/62546

I think that is probably more than anyone wanted to read but there it is...until next year!
:cheers:

[cefire]

Almost forgot, everyone can view and review the temporary Seward course on Disc Golf Course Review here: http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4294&mode=ci
The site has pictures, hole distances, and anything you'd want to see about the course!


Also, I'm looking for any photos of players at PretzelBowl IV, please email or PM me if you have any shots!

[Kenny B]

most surprisingly I felt, no one was able to card a birdie '3' on the par four 13th hole in the first round. Adam Clark, Chris Oz, and Kyle Sutherland redeemed us all by getting the bird in round 2. I think Papa may have had the closest ace opportunity when he threw a perfect skip thumber down on hole 2 during the second round which hit 10ft before the basket and sliced vertically through center chains!!! An inch one way or the other and he probably would have had it.


Not to brag about myself too much :wink2: but during the first round, my second shot did smash the top of the basket for a near eagle. As one of my group members put it: "That would've been the shot of the day if you hadn't missed the putt!". Of course we didn't know that scott had hit chains!

[cefire]

Cool, on hole 13?

[Kenny B]

Cool, on hole 13?

Yeah

[Karl Hungus]

In addition to thanking Sir Pretzel, Sheila, Andrew, Keith, Papa, and everyone else, I'd also like to thank the PDGA for bumping up our ratings a point or two for each round since the original post!

[sillybizz]

Dang Aaron you rocked it on Saturday, nice job playing above your rating! Way above! :)

[Karl Hungus]

Thanks Thomas, I owe it all to watching Youtube videos of your Turboputt and copying your technique! No but really, my recent improvements seem to have more to do with my brain than my arm...

[Boosh Dag]

Nice group pic, Eric. Sure are a lot of beanies! :)

[Cajun]

I never heard any comments...How did the Lake Stevens portable basket go over at PB? What hole was it used on? How bad were the moans & groans?

[Getty]

I never heard any comments...How did the Lake Stevens portable basket go over at PB? What hole was it used on? How bad were the moans & groans?

It was used as a short bonus hole that might've given up as many bogies as it did birdies. I saw a lot of good drives go to the blocked side. It was nice to me!

[drkstr]

It was also the first basket you saw as you approached the parking lot ~ I did hear a few moans and groans ~ quite the conversation starter.

I did see someone ace the hole in practice.

[CMC206]

I birdied it the first round and went OB the second. Very interesting disc catcher mathingys..

[SPIDER-DAN]

Dont really think it was the basket that was the problem on that particular hole. Two for two bogeys.....both hit off trees half way there and into the road........they island hole was much more friendly.

[cefire]

It totally got me both rounds - stepping up to the tee in round 1, I threw exactly the shot I wanted to maximize punishment on - long, right and OB.

I was looking up at the trap on the 25' from the road and hit it square, then bounced back for the bogie :(

Second round I made sure to be short, but ended up too short to get the '3'



In summary, having the LS basket totally rocked, as expected :)

[Cold Steel]

It totally got me both rounds - stepping up to the tee in round 1, I threw exactly the shot I wanted to maximize punishment on - long, right and OB.

I was looking up at the trap on the 25' from the road and hit it square, then bounced back for the bogie :(

Second round I made sure to be short, but ended up too short to get the '3'



In summary, having the LS basket totally rocked, as expected :)

If by "totally rocked" you mean WTF is that, then I agree.

[cefire]

:)

[sillybizz]

Thank you Cajun for letting us use your basket and thank you Brian (BA) for getting together with me the night before so I could get the basket from you and drive it down the day of. I thought it was a perfect hole for it besides the island hole 7! :evilgrin:

[cefire]

Maybe Dr. Fred has some more of those in a storage unit somewhere...PretzelBowl V, revenge of the lawn furniture