MCDG Series Announcement!!!

[Skookum]

MASON COUNTY DISC GOLF
PRESENTS ON AUGUST 1ST
THE FIFTH EVENT OF THE 2010 MCDG SERIES:
THE MCDG CHAMPIONSHIP

A two round tour de force of the almost famous Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course. We expect this to be a full course having all 18 AM tees and all 18 PRO tees. The current SSA for the par 62 PRO tees is 60, so bring your A-game.

This is event number five in the series and points earned in this event are added to your top three finishes in the regular events. That make this a can't miss event from a series stand point. This is also a can't miss event from a come out and have a good time with the MCDG crew stand point. Remember the series is supplemental to these tournaments, if you don't care about points than these are just fun, inexpensive, but still competitive way to spend a Sunday.

We will be giving out a Custom MCDG Disc to everyone who participates. We have not ordered them yet so we won't be handing them out at the event but this does mean that we can poll our signed up player to see what discs to order. So make sure you select the type of disc you want when you fill out the form below.

Current fee schedule for The MCDG Championship is as follows:
$35 Pro ($30 for MCDG club members)

$30 Am ($25 for MCDG club members)

$25 Rec/Women/Junior ($20 for MCDG club members)

Sign up for this event is done via the website: masoncountydiscgolf.com

[Tim]

Is anyone from the Seattle area going to this?

[Skookum]

We do have about 20 spots still open so be sure to sign up soon.

We have decided to do some CTPs at this event, really wanted to do a lot of other cool tournament stuff but we are so busy building the course. Plus, as of last week we have officially begun seeking out and collecting sponsors. So this tournament is going to have to be more about coming out and supporting our club and this new course... oh yea and possibly snagging the title of "Mason County Disc Golf Champion 2010"

That being said we do get things going fairly close to on time, and use our scorepoint+math skills to get everyone back one the road at a reasonable time. I thing after two rounds of par 62 golf we get done around 4:30ish.

Someday this will be an overcrowded/overhyped, sold out in minutes, A tier event, that everyone just HAS to play (at least we hope.) So this is your chance to come play while it's a laid back super fun day, that way a few years from now you can say I remember when... think about that!

[SPIDER-DAN]

Are the standings going to be updated before this weekend? Thanks.

[Skookum]

Yes sorry That is completely my fault, last two weeks of the J O B have been rough. I will do it tonight.

[KG_MCDGC]

Originally Posted by Skookum

Yes sorry That is completely my fault, last two weeks of the J O B have been rough. I will do it tonight.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Morgan.

What Morgan is modestly failing to mention is that on top of work and the MCDG administrative duties, he leads at our work parties, where he is one of a few (if any at all) that show up. Thanks again Morgan.

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Tim

Is anyone from the Seattle area going to this?

[KG_MCDGC]

Thanks to all who came out for our inaugural Mason County Disc Golf Championship. It was great to see a lot of familiar, and just as many new faces. There was definitely a communal vibe in the air. This will become the quintessential MCDG event for years to come.

We played 2 rounds of 18, the first from the AM(Red) tees and the second from the Pro(Black) tees. Each round was par 62. This is the first event where we played the Course with all 18 AM and Pro tees being used. Daniel Lilley lit up from the AM tees in the morning round with a 48(-14), a Course record. And Kenny Benjamin shot the Hot Round from the Pro tees with a 61(-1). There was excitement and drama to go around, which carried over into the 2 separate playoffs for the MCDG Champion crowns. Congratulations to the following:
Rick Bailey (Pro)- Won a 3 hole playoff against Daniel Lilley
Justin Gross (ADV)- 2 stoke win, and still the person to drive the farthest for our events (4hrs 1-way!)
Rob Daley (REC)- Won a 3 hole playoff against AJ Foster (AJ started playing 5 months ago, yikes!)

The Championship held a great significance to the MCDG Series Point Standings in that points rewarded based on your finish were added to your best 3 finishes at our other 6 monthly events. The current Point Totals are available here. There is a chance that the current leaders can be dethroned depending on the finishes at the last 2 MCDG Series events (Aug 15th & Sept 19th). General public signups for the Aug. 15th event will open in the next few days. For those on our current email list, "You've Got Mail!"

We are currently working on obtaining funds for Baskets, via donations and a Course/Hole Sponsorship program. We have a strong lead on a few quintessential Mason County based businesses. This Sponsorship program, Disc Sales, and donation/fundraising is making the mid October time-frame for permanent Baskets to be installed a realistic goal. If anyone is interested in how they can help please feel free to contact us at:
masoncountydiscgolf@gmail.com

I'd also like to give a HUGE Thank You to the MCDG crew. It is by their blood, sweat, and yes, tears that make this Course and these events possible. Also, Thank You to Daniel Lilley, who on top of fundraising for us via disc sales, issued some excellent words in regards to the Course and MCDG during his speech on Sunday. Thank You to Eric Lund for his kind words. These are the type of accolades that we thrive off of, it assures us that our vision and long-term goals are valid, very valid. Thank You to all our gracious 2010 MCDG Champions. And Thank You, dear reader, for showing interest (to read this far) and I hope to see you at our next event on Aug 15th.

[TREX]

I just wanted to say a special thanks to Kevin and Morgan who have been the backbone of the events held at Shelton springs. And a thanks to Ray and Morgan again for spending so much time getting the course ready for these events. I know I am missing some names here so thanks to everyone who has been coming out during the week and helping out.

Thanks Guys
John
Chris
Bake
Ray
Jay

[SPIDER-DAN]

Thanks to the mcdg club..........the series #5 tournament was pretty sweet. Congrats to all who manage to overcome the extreme heat and take thier divisions. I watch the news last night and notice that shelton broke the record hi with a 99 degrees. I would like to say that was the reason why i did not do so well and i am sticking to that story for sure. It was not because i got scared of a little head wind when putting or extreme early release issues. It was definitely the heat, teepads, lost disc (that i found later), lack of water, dizziness, upset stomach, crappy branches that hang down and grab your disc when it flies by, etc. Hmmmmmm......well, thanks again........it was fun. See you all in a month for #6.

[TYVEK]

yes it was very hot out on sunday! but even with the heat it was still a lot of fun for me!! thanks for doing a great job with this series of tournaments, i am enjoying them very much and i know that others are loving them as well.

one thing to really work on in my opinion is the tee pads. they are getting bad and borderline dangerous. please do something with them (leveled out and possibly compacted) before next tournament.

see you later.

[SPIDER-DAN]

Uh oh.........i was doing some math........with all fingers and toes and realized troy may be only one point behind me in the standings. Way to go troy................you little ninja you.

[Skookum]

MASON COUNTY DISC GOLF
PROUDLY PRESENTS THE
AUTUMN BOMB

Two rounds of 18 around the par 62 Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course. One round from the self esteem boosting Red tees and one round from the dream crushing Black tees. We would like everyone to be here before 8:45, Players meeting at 9:00AM. As usual we will have 3 divisions Pro, Advanced, Rec , and if we get enough Ladies they can have their own division as well.

This might be YOUR last chance to check this course out and give us your feed back before we begin placing permanent baskets. This one day, more fun than a barrel of monkey tournament, is really about coming out and breaking in our course. There will be some drama though as this is the last event of the MCDG series and there are some tight races for the folks who have made it out to enough qualifying events. One point separates first and second in the Pro division, while the advanced is a dead tie for first.

For those of you who want to come but think that some how, despite my best efforts, the fact that this tournament being part of a series excludes you, let me assure you ALL are welcome. The series is a small piece of the exciting action going on here in Mason County. More details and a sign up can be found here: http://www.masoncountydiscgolf.com

[Tim]

After reading Papa's reviews of the course, as well as hearing the opinions from some people I trust, I really want to check this course out. Anybody from the Seattle area interested in carpooling to this?

[TREX]

The course is about one hour from the Bremerton ferry terminal. So if you want to cut down on actual drive time taking the ferry cuts it in half. I do this for the Seahawk games and it makes a big difference for the ride home.

[puaahunter]

Originally Posted by Skookum

One point separates first and second in the Pro division, while the advanced is a dead tie for first.

what? no comment about the dominating play of the Rec Division champion, locking up first place before the end of the series?

[KG_MCDGC]

Born out of necessity and fueled by the blood, sweat, and tears of a young Club, the 2010 MCDG Series was born.

Hot off the heels of Winter 2009 Team Disc Golf season, MCDG strived to continue making a name for itself by planning a Summer-long Series. Consisting of 7 non-sanctioned events (6 monthly and 1 Championship) through the months of April-Sept, the Series began to take shape. MCDG had two Aces up its sleeve: 1) the ability to plan, map, and setup a Course for a one-day event. 2) a newly approved Course (now the infamous Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course). After the first MCDG event at Shelton Springs it became abundantly clear that most events were going to be held at this location. This gave MCDG the determination to get the Course “Tournament-Ready”. Word of playing the MCDG Series at the Shelton Springs location spread among the Disc Golf community. By the third Series event, MCDG had “regulars” that traveled 60-100 miles to be there.

The MCDG Series utilized a Point Scoring system to determine overall Series winners. MCDG would like to congratulate the following:
Top 5 Pro Series winners
1. Daniel Lilley- Overall Point Leader (and Overall Nice Guy)
2. Troy Cyganowski- MCDG’s most consistent player
3. Kevin Gerlich- Overall boring play, but somewhat consistent play (sorta!)
4. Terry Surratt- Everyone’s favorite Uncle!
5. Chris Gilberts- Big-Putt Gilbey!

Top 5 Advanced Series winners
1. Justin Gross- Knows a good thing when he sees it
2. Anthony Walker- The unfounded cries of “Bagger!” can still be heard
3. Nathan Pervinich- WSDG Young-Gun. That’s enough out of you...
4. John Arrant- The 275ft assassin
5. Dustin Skantz- Big-Big-Big-Arm

Top 5 Recreation Series winners
1. Justin Holzgrove- Dominant performance by a guy with a Satchel
2. Rob Daley- Straight faced funny man/teddy bear/enforcer
3. TJ Quandt- Also drove a great ways to take part in the Series- Thanks!
4. Rich Baker- Arguably MCDG’s most improved player- Proud of You, Bake!
5. Shannon Henry- Played every single event & more often then not the only Woman

Womens Series winner
Shannon Henry- MCDG’s secret weapon


MCDG would like to thank the following:
The MCDG Work Crews, responsible for the Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course. And the MCDG Administrators, responsible for the Series events. Without your tremendous effort and hard work, the MCDG Series would not have existed:
Rich Baker, Chris Auseth, Rex Gray, Morgan Rothrock, Ray Rothrock, Jay Rothrock, Troy Cyganowski, John Arrant, Kevin Gerlich, and anyone who’s helped MCDG in creating the jewel that is Shelton Springs.

To the many who traveled, from near and far, to Shelton for the MCDG Series. Unbeknown to the participants, MCDG used the events to attract a wide array of players to help define what Shelton Springs has become. MCDG was able to communicate about the likes and dislikes of the Course, and was able to compensate when needed. The premise behind the Series contributed to helping MCDG to develop Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course, which proved to be a priceless asset. The ability to garner feedback from an assortment of players in an effort to finalize the Course as a finished product, was one-of-a-kind. Thank You, Disc Golf Community.

Scott Poppa, Daniel Lilley and Justin Gross. The Series events were designed so that if you were not a Club member, you paid a premium (aka a donation). Most did pay this premium/donation. Scott, Daniel and Justin went above and beyond this. Each became a member of MCDG. Each donated an abundant amount of their winnings back to the Club. Justin also won the “longest-distance-traveled” award to EVERY MCDG event, leaving at 4:30 am from just East of Portland OR! Scott took 1st in every event he played, setting Course records along the way, he donated all of his winnings back to the Club. Scott was also a great advocate for MCDG’s efforts by being vocal about the progression of Shelton Springs and MCDG. Daniel, the current Shelton Springs course record holder, made it to all 7 events and won the MCDG Series Overall Points Total. Daniel donated many of his winnings back to the Club, and sold fundraiser discs to help obtain baskets for Shelton Springs. Daniel was also very vocal about his appreciation of Shelton Springs and about MCDG.

There are plans in the works for another great Season of Disc Golf in 2011. MCDG looks forward to seeing you on the Course!

[sillybizz]

MCDGC, all I can say is WOW!!! You most likely have the best disc golf club in Washington State. I really enjoyed the couple of events I attended and I wish I could have been to all of them but other things in my life wouldn't let me do it. You guys are awesome for the community of disc golf and the summer points series was genius, the new course is beautiful and so are all of you. Thank you Kevin and everyone else out at Mason County, I love you man!

Thomas