2012 Memorial in AZ - who plans to go? - Page 2 - Other Events

Stephen.Sines · #21 November 14th, 2011, 08:51 PM

dorfwiz or whatnot. seriously contemplating.

ahukingacehole · #22 November 15th, 2011, 10:02 AM

I'm down to go

whalekillah · #23 November 17th, 2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeLove

I have waffled for years without going. I really should get off my ass and go this year.

I agree. Sounds like a good time. ROAD TRIP!!!!

larsonjeff · #24 December 3rd, 2011, 06:47 PM

I'll be registering.. looks like I got the week free.

OneDarkRebel · #25 December 5th, 2011, 11:42 AM

I'm registered and plan to stay at the house and I have one other person, so far, who wants to stay in the house also...I played and stayed in the house last year and it was a blast! Stephen, or whoever else, can PM me to make arrangements!

snap7times · #26 December 7th, 2011, 10:55 PM

Justin ashton the DDGA champ is interested...

citizens arrest · #27 December 10th, 2011, 09:54 PM

I want to go and stay in the house but I'm to old and grumpy.

larsonjeff · #28 December 12th, 2011, 01:11 PM

I may have to back out

Found out I have an all day face to face meeting on Tuesday in Minnesota. So... only way I could go would be ~7pm flight to AZ Tuesday in time to play on Wed. Doesn't exactly match my initial plan of getting 2 days to practice before the Wed round.

Looking at possibly playing a different event (BSF.. if it's not too hard to get into.. riiiight, or perhaps Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open)

Pretty bummed I may have to drop out

LakeStevensBA · #29 December 12th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Has anyone played these courses? A couple of us are thinking about going. Looking at the courses and the reviews they seem pretty wide open. I need lots of trees in the way to compete with the big arms.

DMajor · #30 December 12th, 2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeStevensBA

Has anyone played these courses? A couple of us are thinking about going. Looking at the courses and the reviews they seem pretty wide open. I need lots of trees in the way to compete with the big arms.

One Lake Stevens fairway might have as many trees as all of Vista or Fountain hills, but lots and lots of water and ob to play with.

captain jack · #31 December 12th, 2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DMajor

One Lake Stevens fairway might have as many trees as all of Vista or Fountain hills, but lots and lots of water and ob to play with.

Yep, not much in the way of woods in southern AZ, both Shelley Sharpe and Fountain Hills are very park like, grassy and flat with very little elevation change, big arms will rule these courses, especially with the pins in the longs.

Lotsa water on both courses, they don't encourage rollers down there.
Bring some disposable discs, you can't go after anything in the pond at Fountain Hills, if it goes in deep, its gone.

snap7times · #32 December 12th, 2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeStevensBA

Has anyone played these courses? A couple of us are thinking about going. Looking at the courses and the reviews they seem pretty wide open. I need lots of trees in the way to compete with the big arms.

Wind is a huge factor at these courses. The wind can get up to 30-35 mph at the fountain and that is just brutal. If you have an accurate 325+ drive with plenty of 15-30 mph wind experience, then you can compete in amatuers. You need a 375+ arm to have a chance with the Pros. Accuracy and confidence in your discs is mandatory at both courses. Nerves gets to a lot of golfers out there. Dont throw your precious discs unless there is no water around haha... But both courses are fun... You keep wanting to go back to that one hole or two... The fountain has probably the hardest opening hole for a tournament.

OneDarkRebel · #33 December 13th, 2011, 02:35 PM

I called the rental house that was used last year and this one is already booked up...I'll be searching around for another, unless someone on the forum got this locked down, in which case, I have a couple of guys who would like to get in on this.

larsonjeff · #34 December 16th, 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by larsonjeff

I may have to back out

Found out I have an all day face to face meeting on Tuesday in Minnesota. So... only way I could go would be ~7pm flight to AZ Tuesday in time to play on Wed. Doesn't exactly match my initial plan of getting 2 days to practice before the Wed round.

Looking at possibly playing a different event (BSF.. if it's not too hard to get into.. riiiight, or perhaps Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open)

Pretty bummed I may have to drop out

F it. I'm gonna go. I won't get time on the courses before the tourney, but will play many mental rounds leading up to the event. Only live once!

jdinteg · #35 December 17th, 2011, 09:02 PM

Going to be in Scottsdale, AZ for a sales meeting Feb 9th - 12th. I plan on playing one of these courses when I am there. Played Vista Del Camino last year this time, it was a lot of fun. High and low baskets created challenging putts, water was a factor on many shots, burnt grass was great for skip shots. I had packed disks I do not normally use in order to play without fear, but I shot like crap because I was not confident in flight. I will bring disposable versions of my favorites this time to to go over the water, and assure expected flight (Trojan philosophy). I may have time over the course of these three days if you guys need me to scout something out B4 you get there on the course or nearby. Let me know and I will see if I can be useful to you while I am in Scottsdale.

OneDarkRebel · #36 January 10th, 2012, 01:34 PM

I have a pretty dang nice house rented for The Memorial in Fountain Hills about 4 minutes from Fountain Park. It's $250 per person for the week and I get house keys on 2/26 around 1pm and give keys back on 3/4 at 12pm. There are 7 people committed so far and I have room for 3-5 more. The house environment will be a fairly mellow one since the house is on a golf course. We are still working out whether or not we want to do communal food or everyone for themeselves. You can see the house and amenities at www.vrbo.com/389008. PM me if you're interested.

larsonjeff · #37 January 31st, 2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OneDarkRebel

I have a pretty dang nice house rented for The Memorial in Fountain Hills about 4 minutes from Fountain Park. It's $250 per person for the week and I get house keys on 2/26 around 1pm and give keys back on 3/4 at 12pm. There are 7 people committed so far and I have room for 3-5 more. The house environment will be a fairly mellow one since the house is on a golf course. We are still working out whether or not we want to do communal food or everyone for themeselves. You can see the house and amenities at www.vrbo.com/389008. PM me if you're interested.

I'm in the house!! woot!

Jim J · #38 February 24th, 2012, 09:14 AM

This thread got pretty quiet with less than a week to go.

All I know is that based on the current schedule, I'll be in the 7:30 AM threesome that'll lead off the tourney at VDC. Nothing but glorious open fairways stretching out as far as the eye can see.

My only goal for th first day is to NOT be in the threesome that leads off at Fountain at 7:30 on Thursday!

Flash · #39 February 25th, 2012, 10:57 PM

Jim, Pretty sure you can make that happen. Have a great round and a great event.

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Originally Posted by Jim J

This thread got pretty quiet with less than a week to go.

All I know is that based on the current schedule, I'll be in the 7:30 AM threesome that'll lead off the tourney at VDC. Nothing but glorious open fairways stretching out as far as the eye can see.

My only goal for th first day is to NOT be in the threesome that leads off at Fountain at 7:30 on Thursday!

NWDiscer · #40 February 27th, 2012, 08:03 PM

which big names are going from the NW?

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