Week 7 (Bud Pell at Ross Farm)

[Yardbird]

The next TDG event is at the Bud Pell at Ross Farm DG Course.

March 25th

[WestsoundBT]

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[WestsoundBT]

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See where course creator Paul Wright is standing? And you likely see the dark green reed like grass clumps?

Those are the areas in the opening field portion of the Bud where it's likely to be a little soggy for the Team Golf Event. This lowest field hole is the lowest ground on the course and tends to be right at the water table for this time of year.

I recommend taking note and planning accordingly. The rest of the course gets quickly onto higher ground and is well drained.

Just sayin'... you could wear tennis shoes and long cuffed jeans if you wanna, but they'll likely get a little (or a lot) soggy in the process!

Other features to be aware of for The Bud:

16 out of 18 holes are blind from the tee from long tee positions. (can't see basket directly from tee)
There's a great Taco truck on site at the adjacent golf driving range.
The adjacent golf driving range has batting cages, mini golf, and a kids climbing wall or something too.
Northwest Paintball is also adjacent to the course.
Lunch driving options would likely be Silverdale
Those not playing the round are only 5 minutes from Fairgrounds DGC or 15 minutes from N.A.D. park DGC

[Yardbird]

Players' Handicaps have been updated and posted for the Bud Pell at Ross Farm TDG Event.

Click here for Handicaps (http://www.watdg.com/handicaps--rosters.html)

[SPIDER-DAN]

Do we have a ssa rating yet? Could not even begin to guess on this one. Thanks.

[olydiscgolf]

Do we have a ssa rating yet? Could not even begin to guess on this one. Thanks.

Not yet Dan. I will be working on it.... I've never had the opportunity to play Bud Pell, so I will be looking to the West Sound guys to help...

[Yardbird]

The SSA from the Whiners II Tournament last year was 58, which is 9 rating points per throw.

Depending on the ground water on the first two long field holes. I might suggest that we play from the lower/alternate tee area on hole 2 (old hole 1) and maybe throwing to a temp basket on 1000' hole.

If we play a shorter version of holes 2 and 3 (old hole 1 and 2), the SSA should only lower to 56/57, still 9 ratings points per throw.

[Mr. Anderson]

What's new hole 1?? I like the idea of playing Old #1 from the shorter tee-pad. Where would you put a temp basket for the 1000 footer?

[Yardbird]

The only thing that changed was the hole numbering system. The old hole 18 is now hole 1. The hole number change has been talked about ever since the baskets went in the ground last year. We all thought that the old hole 17 should be the finishing hole. Actually, it has been known that a few non-local players have skipped hole 18 because they forgot or didn't know about it.

Also, a very cool looking Kiosk has been installed by the first tee.

Now, if we could only get the rain to let up and allow the two lower field holes to dry up.

As for a temp basket location for the 1000' hole. Not sure, probably won't happen unless there is a lot of water on the green. If I had to guess maybe 150' shorter or in the grove of trees at about the 600' distance from the tee.

For the most part, the only wet areas are along the left (west) side of the field.

Most of fairway is OK, just don't go to far left.

[SPIDER-DAN]

Just wondering if the standings on the team disc golf website is going to be updated? Would like to know where the teams stand and if any of the needed corrections will be made as well. Thanks

[DMajor]

Just wondering if the standings on the team disc golf website is going to be updated? Would like to know where the teams stand and if any of the needed corrections will be made as well. Thanks

When in doubt, win every match and let the chips fall where they may.

[olydiscgolf]

Just wondering if the standings on the team disc golf website is going to be updated? Would like to know where the teams stand and if any of the needed corrections will be made as well. Thanks

We are working on it...

[LJ Jubner]

We are working on it...

Chris You have my permission to take two more hours out of petty cash

[olydiscgolf]

Chris You have my permission to take two more hours out of petty cash

Thanks Jub, but really I just need the captains to fill out their ratings sheets!

[WestsoundBT]

http://www.centralkitsapreporter.com/news/125188418.html

(archived article in local Silverdale paper from when the course was opened last June)

What is not in the article is how originally we were only originally going to be given use of the lower hayfields for a course, for which we were prepared to perhaps utilize as a mid/late summer only temp course. We had a layout all mapped out, preparations being made, and we were scaling back our expectations. However, by the gracious generosity of the landowner - he freely offered Paul, the club, and all us by extension the use of the amazing raised and rolling land the course mostly sits on today.

I've been told that several special basket pole plaques went out on the course today and should be looking good for this weekend.

Once again - be aware and make your team aware that some soggy ground exists, so plan accordingly. Consider some second round shoes in the back of the truck.

Come have fun, yet as a community lets do our best to respect this donated use course on privately owned land. We as a disc golf community have had a great start here on the land and its been nothing but smiles and I expect team golf will only help that cause out.

And lastly...

and maybe the most pertinent...

Any perimeter braided wire fencing is electrified,live, and cranked up!:explode::explode::explode:

[Yardbird]

I played the Bud Pell at Ross Farm DG course today and it looks great.

The only wet holes (ground surface) are the two lower field holes (left side of the fairway). The other 16 holes are dry. (exception: general winter grass wetness).

The basket area on the 1000' hole is fine (mostly dry), but mildly wet 30+ feet to the left.

I will suggest to the rest of the "host" team that we play Hole 2 from the alternate (lower) tee area. Without going into too much detail, it would be best for everyone to play the lower tee. The upper tee area is a blast to throw from, but I will guarentee that there will be lots of time delays and wet feet from the players that throw into the very wet marsh area.

As for the SSA, I'm going to predict 58.

See you all on Sunday.

[SPIDER-DAN]

thanks jub, but really i just need the captains to fill out their ratings sheets!

guilty as charged. So easy after the second round to forget and get in the car to head home.

My apologies.......i should know better and i am usually pretty good about taking care of details like that.

[olydiscgolf]

Here is the current standings as well as the points from the last event at White River. Im not sure when the website is going to get updated....


Maco 3 21.5
White River 7 32

Chainbangers /seatac 4.5 29.5
Kitsap 5.5 25.5

Oly 4 21.5
Blancato 6 27.5

West sound 2 21.5
Wayouts 8 27.5


Fenwick 3.5 20
Spider 5.5 28.5


Riverside 9 24.5
Moose 1 19.5




4 White River 32
4 Chainbangers 29.5
4 Spider 28.5
4 Blancato 27.5
3 Kitsap 25.5
2 Wayouts 27.5
2 Riverside 24.5
2 West sound 21.5
2 Moose 19.5
1-1 Maco 21.5
1-1 Oly 21.5
0-0 Fenwick 20

[LJ Jubner]

Here is the current standings as well as the points from the last event at White River. Im not sure when the website is going to get updated....


Maco 3 21.5
White River 7 32

Chainbangers /seatac 4.5 29.5
Kitsap 5.5 25.5

Oly 4 21.5
Blancato 6 27.5

West sound 2 21.5
Wayouts 8 27.5


Fenwick 3.5 20
Spider 5.5 28.5


Riverside 9 24.5
Moose 1 19.5




4 White River 32
4 Chainbangers 29.5
4 Spider 28.5
3 Kitsap 25.5
2 Wayouts 27.5
2 Blancato 27.5
2 Riverside 24.5
2 West sound 21.5
1-1 Maco 21.5
1-1 Oly 21.5
1 Moose 19.5
0-0 Fenwick 20

Chries the moose is 2 wins we beat both Spider and Fenwick

[dan mc]

Steilly sumo has 4 wins lost to wayouts at seatac and won the other 4

[olydiscgolf]

Updated. Let me know if something doesn't look right.

[LakeStevensBA]

Updated. Let me know if something doesn't look right.

Chris, I played with you at the Fairgrounds. I have to be honest. Your putting doesn't look right.....

:laughing:

[TYVEK]

Chris, I played with you at the Fairgrounds. I have to be honest. Your putting doesn't look right.....

:laughing:

i'll tell you something.... it might not look right, but it sure works good!:yay:

[olydiscgolf]

i'll tell you something.... it might not look right, but it sure works good!:yay:

Thanks O! I try not to respond to the crazies on here though.... it only encourages them.

[Toby Puttzinski]

You can always change your putt, but BA is stuck with that face for the rest of his life.

[DMajor]

Here is the current standings as well as the points from the last event at White River. Im not sure when the website is going to get updated....


Maco 3 21.5
White River 7 32

Chainbangers /seatac 4.5 29.5
Kitsap 5.5 25.5

Oly 4 21.5
Blancato 6 27.5

West sound 2 21.5
Wayouts 8 27.5


Fenwick 3.5 20
Spider 5.5 28.5


Riverside 9 24.5
Moose 1 19.5




4 White River 32
4 Chainbangers 29.5
4 Spider 28.5
4 Blancato 27.5
3 Kitsap 25.5
2 Wayouts 27.5
2 Riverside 24.5
2 West sound 21.5
2 Moose 19.5
1-1 Maco 21.5
1-1 Oly 21.5
0-0 Fenwick 20

According to the Standings on the WATDG Matrix:

Kitsap beat Sumo 5.5 - 4.5

If that's correct, Kitsap should have 4 wins and Sumo 3

Either way, all five teams at the top have a legitimate shot at being in the championship so four of the six matches will directly affect the championship this week. Point accumulation will be key.

[DMajor]

You can always change your putt, but BA is stuck with that face for the rest of his life.

Zinger!!!!!!

[olydiscgolf]

According to the Standings on the WATDG Matrix:

Kitsap beat Sumo 5.5 - 4.5

If that's correct, Kitsap should have 4 wins and Sumo 3

Either way, all five teams at the top have a legitimate shot at being in the championship so four of the six matches will directly affect the championship this week. Point accumulation will be key.

The website is wrong.... Our website guy went and got himself a girlfriend.

[Yardbird]

Hope all the Team Disc golf players enjoyed the "Bud".

The weather was almost spring like and the two wet fairways was at minimum.:blush:

The baskets have only been in the ground since last June.

Now that you have played the course. Please provide any feedback/comments.

The West Sound Disc Golf Association strives to make the "Bud" a must play course in the State.

The buzz on the fairway is that some tweaks are needed to make the course a "must play" destination.

What changes do we need to make? (Don't include tee pads or next tee signs, work in progress).

[LJ Jubner]

Now the league is all messed up!

Bangerz went down again
White River only got one in the morning
Kitsap had a long day

But the big winner was

Steili Spider

MVM standings
Erick Illg (two more wins yesterday) odds even money
Mark and Rolly are next (both two wins yesterday) odds 3-5
and the long shot jub 1-10

HM Aaron Holley hardest spot always giving strokes
HM Pistol Pete very consistent week in and week out. Glad he plays for us not those "out ways"

[LJ Jubner]

Sam Thanks for giving me the few minutes to talk yesterday.

What Bud Pell needs is 6 (twice per) month of Scout work parties.

also can you make the ferry run twice per hour?

[WestsoundBT]

The ideal course feedback sheet:

Name:_________ means of contact___________
Part A: Statement of problem or concern
(list area of concern or challenge)


Part B: Possibilities for Solutions
(list a few possible solutions to address the concern)







Part C: Involvement
[ ] Yes! I'd like to be personally involved in helping to implement any agreed upon solutions (if any are taken as discussed with course stewardship group).
[ ] No! I want someone else to do the work.


.
(That's it. Notice I left more room for solutions than for problems.)

[FISH]

Holes 6,12,13,14....That's a mess. Somebody's gonna get hurt. It's like a four way stop during rush hour. Lot of delay...alot. Hole 17...Replace that barbed wire with something smooth so people don't tear themselves up with a hard follow through or take any other kind of chance when they get stuck near it. SAFETY IN DISC GOLF
The greens seem constricting. You can have a decent shot inside the circle and still be left with a crouched straddle putt that you have to throw from under some low limbs or just general brush. Obstacles such as a tree trunk within the green are always gonna be OK, but low limbs and scragly brush take away something from a course's esthetic feel.

That's my 2 cents.

[REDFIVE]

I recommend adding OB lines to the holes that could use each others fairways. I like the holes the way they are. adding OB would keep people off the other holes or get them back on their own without playing from the other fairways. Plus, it would add another level of difficulty, which I am for. Great course, I look forward to playing it again.

I thought all the holes were fair and some more challenging that others. I did not see anything that jumped out as needing to be moved, cut down, or removed. Very fun holes.

[Yardbird]

Round Ratings have been updated and posted on the TDG website for the Bud Pell event.

The weather was great. The real spring conditions are almost here.

Click here for ratings. (http://www.watdg.com/event-round-ratings.html)

[Rolly]

It took our entire group to get an unnamed captain out of a barbwire fence.

[LJ Jubner]

It took our entire group to get an unnamed captain out of a barbwire fence.

I am standing right here!!!!

[Rolly]

I would've said Head Moose loses battle with 3-5 odds against local fence. If it were you coach!

[killa]

It took our entire group to get an unnamed captain out of a barbwire fence.

It's my understanding that there was gratuitous horseplay involved in the vicinity of said barbwire... but still, sounded pretty freaky the way he got wedged between two adjacent rows of fence.

[TYVEK]

It's my understanding that there was gratuitous horseplay involved in the vicinity of said barbwire... but still, sounded pretty freaky the way he got wedged between two adjacent rows of fence.

that sort of stuff needs to left in the bedroom! not on the disc golf course please! :biggrin2: