DamnTree Doubles - East Roswell - 10 Jul 2010

[Lofstrand]

DamnTree Doubles
July 10, 2010
East Roswell Park
Non-Sanctioned Doubles Event

SATURDAY CHECK-IN / LAST MINUTE SIGN UP: 8:30-9:30 AM
PLAYERS MEETING 9:45 AM
1ST ROUND TEE-OFF 10:00 AM
LUNCH BREAK
2ND ROUND TEE-OFF TO BE ANNOUNCED
AWARDS AFTER THE EVENT AT PAVILION



Signup online: http://www.roswelldiscgolf.org/store/page2.html

PRO Team ($60 entry) Cash Payout
AM Team ($40 entry) Merchandise Payout (Disc Caddie)
Mixed or Pup/Pop Team ($40 entry) Merchandise Payout (Disc Caddie)

Trophies awarded to top team for all divisions.

Format: (Black pads for PRO/AM, Blue Pads for Mixed & Pop/Pup) - 2 rounds

First Round: Best Disc (each player plays their own shot start to finish for each hole, best teammates score on that hole counts for the team)
Second Round: Captain's Choice (standard doubles format, each team picks and plays the best lie for each shot)

Everyone gets a nice BEvERage glass with the tournament stamp for the players pack.
Sponsorship Discs for sale through Disc Caddie Golf & Through the RDGC signup webpage. CFR Makos and Katanas!


Registration at http://www.roswelldiscgolf.org/store/page2.html Easy as pie with a paypal account.

PRO TEAMS:
John Ritger/Josh Henley - Team Sausage Panther
Jon Plotky / Jason Bradshaw - Team Dyn-O-Mite!
Jeff Gomez / Jay Phillips - Team Paid In Full
Cody Britain / Mike Halworth - CPAC
CHOP / TBA - Team TBA

AM TEAMS:
Alessandro Orelli / Brian Kelley - Team SIRAK
Mason Carruth / Richard McGraw - Team Caddie Uno
Andrew Lofstrand / Barry Arnson - Team Blitzkrieg
Ed Jensen /Jim Akins - Old Friends Reunited*
Robert Dickens / Mark Spaugh - Team Good Ole Boys
Alan Sandidge / Eric Jahoda
Jason Tokio / Tim Tkaczuk - Team TnT
Bryan Gort / Mike Azimi
Tim Thomas / Daniel Cosgrove - Team Shake and Bake
Kevin Hill /John Roughen - Backhand Flick
Alex Harkey / Taylor Cox - Team I Can't Believe We're Not Better
Matt Versola / Taylor O'Sullivan
Brett Porter / Nathan Skinner - Team Fire & Ice*
Mark Layton / Eric Foster - Team Humple-Dinker
Hugh Torbit / Fred Williams
Imran Khan / Rob Case - Team Crack-Pak*
Chris Rodesney / Anthony Rodesney - Team Rodesney
Kevin Sanders / Ron Sanders
Chris Eagleson / Mark Dunn - Team We don't sweat much for big guys
Jeff Ruby / Matt Rudzinski - Team Decepticons
Jon McDuffie / Nathan Bloodworth
Brandon Sims / Josh Kim - Flap Jack Tossers
Couch / Dunzy
Patrick Erwin / Steven Weitz - Team Double Circle Seven

POP & PUP TEAMS:
Alan Fornek / Nick Fornek - The Birdie Boys
Jordan Khail / Adam Khail
William H. Attridge, Jr. /Will Attridge, III - Cobb County Lumberjacks
Craig Dickerson / Justin Dickerson - The Chain Chingers
Jeff Jackson / Chris Jackson - Team Jacksonite
Hop Yearty / Fuzz Yearty - Team Savannah*

MIXED TEAMS
Bill Belanger / Christy Belanger - Team Farfromparrin

*NOT PAID

[Woodrow]

Damn!

[billnchristy]

DDamtree Doubles.

Christy and I are in, will sign up as soon as Master Scott says its good to go.

I will also inform all the couples that play mixed doubles with us at Alex about it and also will pimp it at the Nymphs tourney.

I want a disc with that stamp too.

[keith johnson]

First Round: Best Shot (each player plays their own shot start to finish for each hole, best teammates score on that hole counts for the team)
Second Round: Captain's Choice (standard doubles format, each team picks and plays the best lie for each shot)

Best shot is what you describe as the Captain's Choice format - what the name is for what you describe in round 1 is best Disc.

Doubles play comes in a variety of formats. Best Shot, Best Disc (aka Best Score), Alternate Shot, Worst Shot.
Full rules and descriptions can be found here: http://www.pdga.com/search/node/Doubles+formats

Letting you know just in case you wish to not confuse players.

[Lofstrand]

Thanks Keith. Word change made.

[djester]

Jennifer Love Hewitt on a disc??
"Disc whisperer"

Sweet!

[keith johnson]

Can I buy a disc (if approved) to support the Event even though I'll be in OH at the NT, or are they only for players packs?
It looks like it from your post, but I want to be sure as I would like to buy 1 or 2 depending quantity limits and price.

If not approved - maybe just drop a couple of cup sizes and you'll be ok.

[billnchristy]

I know what you did during lost in the woods last summer?

[billnchristy]

Can I buy a disc (if approved) to support the Event even though I'll be in OH at the NT, or are they only for players packs?
It looks like it from your post, but I want to be sure as I would like to buy 1 or 2 depending quantity limits and price.

If not approved - maybe just drop a couple of cup sizes and you'll be ok.

But then it will be the Bamntree Boubles.

[12StonesScott]

Signup is online at http://www.roswelldiscgolf.org/store/page2.html

[mrpbody33]

Top post edited with registration link.

[craigd]

Any other Pop/Pup teams have any interest? My son Justin (12 years old) and I really want to do it but we're hoping for some other pop/pup teams will sign up.

[12StonesScott]

Any other Pop/Pup teams have any interest? My son Justin (12 years old) and I really want to do it but we're hoping for some other pop/pup teams will sign up.

Ari and I will probably play. If Rick and Tom Greer sign up, though, they'll probably scare off the rest of the competition.

[Redan Randy]

What if my pup is 20 years old? Is there an age limit on the pup?

[Rubiks]

What if my pup is 20 years old? Is there an age limit on the pup?

Yep, I'm 20. The pop is 59. We're considering entering pop/pup, but only if there are some other serious teams in the division. Is that looking likely?

[billnchristy]

Serious huh....so no clown suit?

[12StonesScott]

What if my pup is 20 years old? Is there an age limit on the pup?

Yep, I'm 20. The pop is 59. We're considering entering pop/pup, but only if there are some other serious teams in the division. Is that looking likely?

Will have to wait for Andrew to give us a ruling on that one, which may take a while since he's at the US Am Championships in Michigan this week.

[Lofstrand]

I would say that anything over 16 seems too old to be considered a "pup". If you are lookign for serious teams I would recommended you enter the AM division and leave the pop/pup teams to fathers and their younger kids. The Greers might also want to look into the AM field as well. Not sure about Tom's age, but I know he's got enough game to play Adv.

[Funky Bobby J]

Griffin and I have agreed not to play Pop & Pup either and just play ams going forward.

[craigd]

Justin and I are going to go ahead and sign up for P&P. If no other P&P teams sign up I guess we will just play ams too.

[12StonesScott]

Justin and I are going to go ahead and sign up for P&P. If no other P&P teams sign up I guess we will just play ams too.

I'm pretty sure that Ari and I will play. Just have to clear it with my wife -- my 11 year old daughter is leaving for camp for a month the next day, so my wife may feel strongly that we shouldn't spend the whole day playing disc golf.

[billnchristy]

I am waiting on word from Courtney, her friend is holding an event at Meeks, as long as it isn't that weekend we are in.

If we can't play mixed we will buy a CFR and sponsor a hole or something.

I will also mention it to all the players at my tournament...we could get a pretty good mixed field.

Gotta support the Roswell club...they're some of the good guys.

[whalaw]

Justin and I are going to go ahead and sign up for P&P. If no other P&P teams sign up I guess we will just play ams too.

I'm pretty sure that Ari and I will play. Just have to clear it with my wife -- my 11 year old daughter is leaving for camp for a month the next day, so my wife may feel strongly that we shouldn't spend the whole day playing disc golf.

My son, age 9, and I are signing up for Pops/Pups.

[craigd]

Justin and I are going to go ahead and sign up for P&P. If no other P&P teams sign up I guess we will just play ams too.

I'm pretty sure that Ari and I will play. Just have to clear it with my wife -- my 11 year old daughter is leaving for camp for a month the next day, so my wife may feel strongly that we shouldn't spend the whole day playing disc golf.

My son, age 9, and I are signing up for Pops/Pups.

Sounds good whalaw. Looking forward to meeting you guys...

Hope to see you guys as well Scott.

[12StonesScott]

Justin and I are going to go ahead and sign up for P&P. If no other P&P teams sign up I guess we will just play ams too.

Congrats to The Chain Chingers (Justin and Craig Dickerson), first team to register via online signup! Everybody else step right up and get yours today!

[edj42]

Would like to play, but need a partner. Please review the qualifications below.
1. Promise to not hit the same tree twice
2. Profanity laced golf is not typical, but can happen
3. Have contributed to scores in the low 50s on Thursday doubles.
4. Have no problem saying "we'll use your throw"
5. Putting is usually good, approaches are usually good enough. drives... well,-- see #4
6. Wife has ok'd a day away from the house to play disc golf.
7. I bring my own advil and will bring enough to share
8. Can be persuaded to sneeze during an opponent's putt
9. Can often be heard muttering " %*^$% disc was supposed to turn "
10. Will consistently look for errant discs further than they actually went
11. Promise not to implode on the same hole you do

Operators are standing by. PM me to discuss an opportunity of a lifetime- or at least one hot day in July!

[RAM]

Team Caddie Uno is in - Mason Carruth / Richard McGraw. Watch out trees!

[Lofstrand]

Teams are signing up. I'll post a list soon. Lets get this sold out!

[VERMIN]

Sponsorship Discs through Disc Caddie Golf will be for sale pending Innova's approval of the stamp design. Reserve them while you can!

Is there any info about the CFR's? Types of Discs? Cost? Don't know if I can play but would consider helping with a CFR purchase...

[BP]

CFR's are going to be Champion Katana's & Champion Mako's. Andrew will have to chime in regarding costs but I'm guessing they'll follow the typical CFR pricing schedule...

[billnchristy]

Don't do it Bob!!!

My discs have boobs too and I can't sell 'em for nothin!!

[Jay]

CFR's are going to be Champion Katana's & Champion Mako's. Andrew will have to chime in regarding costs but I'm guessing they'll follow the typical CFR pricing schedule...

Question: What are the hotest selling CFR disks right now? Anyone? A mini for the correct answer

[htorbit]

Katana

[$Dollar$]

sidewinder

[billnchristy]

Glo Gazelle since they had a bunch and they are sold out.

[Funky Bobby J]

Whippetts...

[djester]

CFR's are going to be Champion Katana's & Champion Mako's. Andrew will have to chime in regarding costs but I'm guessing they'll follow the typical CFR pricing schedule...

Question: What are the hotest selling CFR disks right now? Anyone? A mini for the correct answer

The one's that are sold out!!!

[billnchristy]

Which, as of a couple weeks ago was:

Glo Firebird L
Glo Gazelle
Champ Cro
Star Classic Roc

[djester]

so I win 4 mini's ??


thanks!

[billnchristy]

Pick any 4:

[djester]

[Funky Bobby J]

I'll take the chick on the right and no questions asked...

[grease]

Is that Richardhead's mini-me in the middle?

[richardhead]

I'm pretty sure that is the Bastard Son of George "The Animal" Steele. We need to paint his tongue green.

[Lofstrand]

I'll be at ERP singles Monday night. If you wish to sing up for DamnTree Doubles then you can. Just be sure to have a clever team name. Get those partners and show what you got! Where's the $$$ / Vach team at? Hammock / Matlack???? Don't be skeered.

[$Dollar$]

I'll be playing all 4 old school Augusta courses at the Augusta Top Gun BTier. Brad will be at the NT in Ohio.

[da4nex]

Nick and I will most likely be in as Pop/Pup team. I should be able to confirm in the next couple of days.

[TokioJason]

Anyone who needs a partner let me know? i'll be needing one since Kade just informed me he won't be able to play that day.

[edj42]

I think someone will want to play some dg with you.

[Lofstrand]

Pint glasses with tournament stamp have been ordered. Bob says that the CFR discs should be in soon, but until then how about this tasty CTP prize for hole #5 that I am putting up. No need to buy in. Everyone has two shots to win it. Brand new Innova Destroyer, 175g. The ribbon wraps around the edge to the bottom.

[djester]

what??? no pro bull rider on there?

[Can't Hit Open Putts]

Looking for a partner to play in the pro division. PM me if interested. CHOP

[djester]

current registration list?

[Lofstrand]

I'll post something tonight.

[richardhead]

Slacker.

[Lofstrand]

Slacker.

CHECK!

[12StonesScott]

current registration list?

I'll let Andrew handle posting the list, but registrations are coming in at steady rate the last few days -- had several today.

Next week, I'll be in Ohio at Am/Junior Worlds, caddying for my son. So I'll probably only be forwarding registrations to Andrew once or twice a day, in the evenings, instead of as soon as they come in. So if there's a lag between your entry and the time you show up on the list, you can blame me, not him.

[Lofstrand]

Teams posted in first post along with schedule. If I have anything incorrect please send me a PM and I'll fix it.

[Lofstrand]

For those that were interested in getting a CFR disc(s) please send me a PM to reserve one -or- order one through the sign up page.

http://www.roswelldiscgolf.org/store/page2.html

There is one CFR Mako at 173g that has a pretty nice orange / red coloring. All other Makos are orange and blue. Katanas are mostly purple and orange. These CFR discs can also be purchased through Disc Caddie. Thanks Bob!

[celticbro]

AM TEAMS:
Alessandro Orelli / Brian Kelley - Team SIRAK
Mason Carruth / Richard McGraw - Team Caddie Uno
Andrew Lofstrand / Barry Arnson - Team Blitzkrieg
Ed Jensen/Jim Akins - Old Friends Reunited*

Btw, in case anybody is wonderin', SIRAK (sounds like 'deer rack') is an acronym which stands for

SWISS
IRISH
REPUBLICAN
ARMY
KNIVES

In honour of our Swiss and Irish heritage (Alex and myself respectively), we wanted to pay tribute in a clever way. Runner-up was 'Celtic Alps', but that sounded more like a death metal band (ie Celtic Frost). SIRAK just had that cool punch to it, as in 'Agent SIRAK, we have a mission for you' or 'Beware as you venture through the Land of Mordor for the evil SIRAK lurks there' or 'Dude, check out this new progressive-rock-jazz-funk-bluegrass-zydeco-klezmer-techno-pop-metal band named SIRAK!!!'

Plus, SIRAK has a decidedly European flavour to it (albeit with American pride and plastic). And though yes, it is a play-on words of a handy utensil and a defunct radical organization, I do not necessarily denote myself as a 'Republican' - more of a 'Liberterian', or in disc golf terms, a 'Chingafarian'.

Mystery of the name solved, Scooby!!!

[Redan Randy]

AM TEAMS:
Alessandro Orelli / Brian Kelley - Team SIRAK
Mason Carruth / Richard McGraw - Team Caddie Uno
Andrew Lofstrand / Barry Arnson - Team Blitzkrieg
Ed Jensen/Jim Akins - Old Friends Reunited*

Btw, in case anybody is wonderin', SIRAK (sounds like 'deer rack') is an acronym which stands for

SWISS
IRISH
REPUBLICAN
ARMY
KNIVES

In honour of our Swiss and Irish heritage (Alex and myself respectively), we wanted to pay tribute in a clever way. Runner-up was 'Celtic Alps', but that sounded more like a death metal band (ie Celtic Frost). SIRAK just had that cool punch to it, as in 'Agent SIRAK, we have a mission for you' or 'Beware as you venture through the Land of Mordor for the evil SIRAK lurks there' or 'Dude, check out this new progressive-rock-jazz-funk-bluegrass-zydeco-klezmer-techno-pop-metal band named SIRAK!!!'

Plus, SIRAK has a decidedly European flavour to it (albeit with American pride and plastic). And though yes, it is a play-on words of a handy utensil and a defunct radical organization, I do not necessarily denote myself as a 'Republican' - more of a 'Liberterian', or in disc golf terms, a 'Chingafarian'.

Mystery of the name solved, Scooby!!!

ShhhhhIRAK WARRIOR!!

[grease]

In honor of my Scottish heritage and my Chinese partner, our team name is SAC Lickers. SAC for Scottish and Chinese, and we both play at Deerlick. We were thinking about Chode Yodelers for Chinese Homing Orangutans Diving for Eggs Yielding Old Diapers Exiting Loose Elders Rear Sides, but the mystery that would have surrounded that would have been excruciating for the readers of this board.

[Steve Adams]

In honor of my Scottish heritage and my Chinese partner, our team name is SAC Lickers. SAC for Scottish and Chinese, and we both play at Deerlick. We were thinking about Chode Yodelers for Chinese Homing Orangutans Diving for Eggs Yielding Old Diapers Exiting Loose Elders Rear Sides, but the mystery that would have surrounded that would have been excruciating for the readers of this board.

I wonder what photo Randy will grace your team with.

[Redan Randy]

Team SAC Lickers!

[CD10]

I need a partner. Anyone looking?

[Lofstrand]

I should be at ERP doubles tonight. I'll have CFR discs and will be taking monies for those wanting to pay for tournament entry with CASH.

[Lofstrand]

Keep those entries coming in!

[billnchristy]

Still no mixed teams?

Whassupwitdat?

[Lofstrand]

21 teams registered thus far, with many PMs of people to register day off. Keep them coming folks!!! I'm selling a bunch of the Katanas. The Makos are money!

[downtownXXking]

i do believe brett porter and i (nathan skinner) are teaming up for DTDubs. we'll be registering day of as well. Team Fire & Ice.

[thiggy]

I'd like to play but don't have a partner. My last score at erp was a 58. Not great, and haven't played the course much but its my fav at the moment. (except hole 17 and its neighbors WTF?) PM if interested.

[vbs2395]

is there anyone i could team up with i am novice player but play a good amount

[Lofstrand]

Not many spots left. Any remaining spots the day of go to first come/first serve. If anyone sees any discrepancies with the list, please PM me. List should be current.

[vbs2395]

Me and thiggy want a spot in the am divison

[Lofstrand]

Me and thiggy want a spot in the am divison

Send me a PM with proper formatting as I am not sure who you are. Online registration is also quite useful and makes my job much easier.

6 Spots Left !!!!

If you mentioned to me that you are playing but are going to wait until the day of to sign up, well... that may not be possible. Online registrations take priority over casual conversations and promises at a course. If you are positive you will play then send me a PM with the proper team format.

[Lofstrand]

Make that 4 spots!

[vbs2395]

Thiggy doesnt want to do it with me now and i am looking for a partner if anybody needs one

[Dusty]

[celticbro]

Waaaaaaaaayyyy too many BAGGERS in the AMS division - 21 teams, are you serious?!!?? And only 4 in the Open. I think a few of these baggers need to ante up and brew in the Open. Either that or may have to break up the AMS into 2 divisons, I dunno. TD's call

[Woodrow]

Waaaaaaaaayyyy too many BAGGERS in the AMS division.

Jeff Ruby / Matt Rudzinski - Team Decepticons.......

[Matt_]

Waaaaaaaaayyyy too many BAGGERS in the AMS division.

Jeff Ruby / Matt Rudzinski - Team Decepticons.......

Damn those pesky 906 rated Baggers

[Lofstrand]

I'd be fine running an AM only tournament, but I am sure there will be a handful of AM teams that throw in an extra $20 to play for cash Saturday morning. Relax.

2 Spots Remain!!!

[$Dollar$]

Waaaaaaaaayyyy too many BAGGERS in the AMS division - 21 teams, are you serious?!!?? And only 4 in the Open. I think a few of these baggers need to ante up and brew in the Open.

This is ATL Disc golf at its finest! Even in an unsanctioned doubles tournament with no 1000 rated players, all the Ams are still jerkin around with each other instead of playing DG. I've said it before, but I swear some of these guys either eat plastic or sell it on their ebay store. What a joke

[djester]

Check !

[htorbit]

I think the better question is why haven't more pro players signed up???

[Bradshaw]

I think the better question is why haven't more pro players signed up???

duh ... one word

Team Dyn-O-Mite

[djester]

I think the better question is why haven't more pro players signed up???

See top post with registered players!

[htorbit]

From the top post I see 5 teams signed up for pro with several ams already stepping up in those 5 teams. Not much of a pro presence!

[mrpbody33]

I am just wondering where all those mixed teams are!?! I thought after the Wood Nymphs tourney those ladies would be dragging their fellas out to play.

[billnchristy]

Rome wasn't built in a day I suppose.

[jonp]

From the top post I see 5 teams signed up for pro with several ams already stepping up in those 5 teams. Not much of a pro presence!

Move up! Y'all are one of the five bagger teams

[TokioJason]

Im sure some of the am field will move up the day of as its only ten bucks more

[12StonesScott]

Last two team slots sold late this afternoon. Contact Andrew via PM if you have questions about your status.

Tourney-stamp CFR Katanas and Makos are still available on the entry form page.

[vbs2395]

do you get a disc in the players pack

[mrpbody33]

do you get a disc in the players pack

No. Everyone will get a pint glass though.

[richardhead]

do you get a disc in the players pack

No. Everyone will get a pint glass though.

To drink milk out of?

[billnchristy]

Why not, I drink water out of pint glasses every day.

[Lofstrand]

SOLD OUT! See everyone Saturday morning. Only check in when both team players are present.

Wait list:
Shoe and company.

[Lofstrand]

Went out yesterday and did some major shule clean up on the front 9 with a crazy Sausage Panther and Bradshaws!!! Thanks for all the hard work. Course is looking SCHWEEEEET!

[celticbro]

One suggestion, Andrew. And not to say that it may be necessary, but it could help the flow of the round more with virtually all teepads and holes being used up...

How about if we had a SPOTTER on a few of the holes? (ie 3, 4, 5, 6, 17). The fairways look beautiful of course, but all the kudzu and overgrowth on a few of them could present a problem on errant shots. Lots of time could be saved with tourney flow with a kid running down after a shot lying in some heavy growth areas. Have a 8-10" long metal stick with a flag on top to mark the discs.

Yeah I know, most of y'all would say 'Well keep your drives on the fairway and you'll be fine'. And I would say 'But you know every now and then, a drive or two is gonna land around the shule or growthy areas.' It would just be a convenience for all players, just as long as players don't get distracted by seeing the spotters up along side of fairways. I think they could manage to stay out of vision of thrower on pad for most part. Plus having somebody within your own group spot for the others would take too long and not be time-efficient.

Kids (non-tourney-playing 'pups' of course) can come along with their Pop (or Mom) and volunteer to be a SPOTTER. They would need to be at least 9 or 10 yrs old (too much younger, they may run down and pick up the plastic lol) He/she would be assigned a position on one of the spotter holes. And not to say every hole needs a spotter, but the ones with the kudzu and u-growth would especially be nice.

My SPOTTER hole suggestions would be:
1 on top of hill between #3 and #5 - great vantage point
1 in front of first trailer on #4, maybe a 2nd one in back around chip pile 60' to right of #4 pin
1 to left of #5 pin just before dropoff to #3, can spot errant hyzers falling down to #3 or overshots on 5
1 on #6 about 50' up and left of fairway (there is a bunch of shule on bottom left for black tee throwers)
1 on 17 around big growthy area down and to left of 17 pin
Each spotter would have a flag/metal rod to mark the discs.

Other than that, I can't think of really any other holes that need spotters (maybe for buffer between 9 and 16). So I would say 6-7 volunteers at most would be fine.

This suggestion may get consideration but not used. That's fine. All I'm saying is that it could not hurt, and could only improve course flow and save precious time in finding astray shots. I'll even make the markers myself.

So that player could spare babysitting time for mama or Nana, give either a nice break. Then reward the whippersnapper afterwards with a Five Guys burger or sumthin' - I dunno lol

Any other suggestions or offerings of their little ones for volunteers? Post em here.Thx

[12StonesScott]

Spotting is easy. Spotting effectively (being where you need to be, out of the line of vision of players throwing but still able to follow the flight of the disc; having the mental discipline to stand there doing nothing for long stretches while still being alert enough not to miss any shots; standing around in the heat and humidity for hours watching the same thing happen over and over again; and keeping up with the locations of four discs at a time) isn't. I did it for four rounds over two days on Hole 14 at the Crucible for last fall's Flying Eye Am, and was nearly as worn out as if I'd played.

I completely agree that spotters are great to have, and that there are several locations at ERP where having 'em makes a tournament flow much more smoothly, but given that we haven't been able to get enough volunteers even for major events like the Atlanta Open, it's tough to do for a small non-sanctioned event. Having kids do it is problematic for all the reasons mentioned above, especially given the tendency for kids to get bored and let their attention wander -- at that point, they're not only not doing what they're there for, they're in danger of getting injured by the discs they aren't watching for.

Can't speak for Andrew, but I'm pretty sure he'd welcome any volunteers willing to help with spotting. Since my son and I didn't get permission from the wife to play until just after the last spots sold, we'll be around during registration and may be able to hang around and help. But if he lasted two rounds I'd be surprised.

[djester]

First player from each group to tee off = spotter

If they throw their disc into the shule, they'll have time to look for it while spotting the other players throws.

[Lofstrand]

Carlos mentioned to me that he might show up and spot on hole 4.

[celticbro]

First player from each group to tee off = spotter

If they throw their disc into the shule, they'll have time to look for it while spotting the other players throws.

Sure, I could see that. The first person to tee off would spot other discs thereafter. However, it would mean he would need to walk halfway up fairway to the side, just before his partner can throw. In that case, I could leave it up to the discretion of the group (or majority vote) if spotters would be necessary on a hole-by-hole basis.

And yes, I understand where you're coming from, 12StonesScott. Being a spotter for 2 straight, hot, humid rounds would be very tiresome, especially for those l'il whippersnappers. Maybe we could pitch out tents to shield them from the sun so they could peep their heads out But I wasn't saying 4 or 5 yr olds would spot, they need to be at least in the 'tweens' to do a cumbersome task as to spot disc, run down, plant flag, then run back outta way - like a ballboy/girl at Wimbledon

Depending what group I'm playing with, I'll suggest it and if they're cool with it, that's good. Either way, we'll deal with it. It's not easy to find willing and patient young volunteers. Some things may be best doing ourselves.

[Can't Hit Open Putts]

Partner finally found......Jordan Lane
Team name- Chop and the Arkansas Intermediate!
See you all tomorrow!

[billnchristy]

Should've gotten Diana and mopped the floor with us....oh...nevermind...good choice!

[fritsch44688]

Hey Andrew - Please put me on the waiting list in case any teams dont show.

Mixed Team: Zach Fritsch / Courtney Jayroe - Team Trixxx Shot

[Can't Hit Open Putts]

Should've gotten Diana and mopped the floor with us....oh...nevermind...good choice!

I put it out there Bill, but nobody wanted to play with me??
I took it personally and had to recruit from three states away!

[billnchristy]

I think Diana is still in TX, Jordan is her husband.

[Central Parked]

Should I have signed up to play AM, or should some people step up?

[celticbro]

Should've gotten Diana and mopped the floor with us....oh...nevermind...good choice!

I put it out there Bill, but nobody wanted to play with me??
I took it personally and had to recruit from three states away!

Chop, I was trying hard to get my bro Rob to play, but he's apparently busy with other 'stuff' - oh right, he'll play Alex Dubs again as usual lol

But I thought since YOU and Rob did brew last week's Alex Dubs (-12 I think, good shootin') that he would jump at chance to join the Choppin' Crew. Tried over and over to convince him over 4th of July weekend - and over a hot grill of ribs and soppin' sauce, he said it was not to be.

I also had suggested J-Tokio a couple of weeks ago. So Rob and whoever definitely woulda brewed Open. (For me, I am not worthy --- to borrow from Wayne's World --- to be his tourney partner - despite playing about same amount of years, he's still WAY more consistent than me on average. I already had my pard-nuh anyway).

Plus, nepotism in disc golf can sometimes be more stress than what it's worth. We tend to cuss like sailors when we play lol. Granted we won at a Sat Lenora Dubs a couple months ago, but he did most the work from the tees - at least he let me putt first

And Chop, speaking of your team name, why don't you call yourselves the 'Tex-Arkana Razorbacks' ... or 'Hyzer-backs' in this case. Or to honour your chef abilities - simply 'Chop Suey'.

But your current team name sounds just fine too! Almost sounds like 'Capt Fantastic and the Dirt Brown Cowboy' or 'Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'.

In other words, Chop and Jordan are a disc golf concept album ready to happen

[Can't Hit Open Putts]

He was #3 on the turn down list even after PT and another Buddy(?)!

[Redan Randy]

He was #3 on the turn down list even after PT and another Buddy(?)!

Well there is always McFlurry's and bullriding for you and celticbro!!

[celticbro]

He was #3 on the turn down list even after PT and another Buddy(?)!

Well, at least behind the 'disc golf scene', you tried huh?

[djester]

Nate really doesn't have any money.... He'd play if I payed for his 1/2

[Can't Hit Open Putts]

Josh,I'm just having fun pitying myself luring more baggers to move up and take some easy Pro cash!

Randy, I expected spmething a little more Homoerotic when I used the word "buddy"?!? You must be off your game after messing with that Eurotrash!!

[Lofstrand]

Trophies for the event are MONEY!!!! FYI... Tell your wife/girlfriend/mom that the event is running late on Saturday. There will be an informal players party at Monterray's Mexican Restaurant (Hole #16 T-sign sponsor) after the awards ceremony. Monterray's is located across Holcomb Bridge next to Kroger. Chips & Beer!

[Phoenix]

Thanks so much for a great event Andrew and company! Also thanks to Carlos for spotting on hole 4 all day. Damn trees got us this time, but we had a blast!

[celticbro]

Thanks so much for a great event Andrew and company! Also thanks to Carlos for spotting on hole 4 all day. Damn trees got us this time, but we had a blast!

Definitely! Great time. Sure, all of us coulda shot better ('coulda, shoulda, woulda' as they say lol) but overall, an A+ run tourney. Thanks, Andrew and Barry!

Water coolers were key on several holes - that bottled water can get warm pretty quick in 'dem woods! Great prizes, great folks as always (DISC GOLFERS RULE!!!!!) The #2 ace-off/CTP was all great laughs and fun!!!

It was awesome to meet Morgan 'Hop' and John 'Buzz' Yearty (the Pop and Pup of Team Savannah), representing that fine city. Super cool Pop with one cool Pup. The excitement of little 'Buzz' when he threw on #2 in the ace-off/CTP action was ear-shattering, as the kid skipped it 20' past the pin! Look out, this kid's gonna be brewing Juniors tourneys for next few years, and go even further in the future. He's got a great teacher and mentor in his Pop 'Hop' Can't wait to head down to play Tom Triplett near Savannah later this year!

Special shout-outs go to my partner 'Swiss Time' Alex - great playin' my friend , WHA and WHAIII, Chop, Tokio, Carlos (thanks for spotting on #4 - you 'da man!), Matt V, Cody (always great to hang with), Bill and Christy and other great folks of Team Alexander, old buddy Mark 'Steely McBeam' Dunn, Innova, DiscCaddie.com for the great DG swag, Innova, and of course Andrew and Barry for being great co-hosts!!!

Can't wait til next year. Now I'm gonna take a break from DG for a few days to rest my tired and worked limbs (and brain)

[billnchristy]

'Twas a great event, we need more like this one.

Great job guys.

[Cha Ching]

Who won the EPIC am playoff? They were going to hole 7 last time i saw em.

[richardhead]

It's "Fuzz", not "Buzz"!!

[Lofstrand]

I couldn't stay around to see how it ended, but I got a phone call telling me that Alan Sandidge and Eric Jahoda won the playoff against Jeff Ruby and Matt Rudzinski after 12 holes!!!!! Alan and Eric took home a sweet set of trophies and some major Disc Caddie money. Wish there could have been a crowd to greet and cheer you guys after the playoff, but 12 holes?!?!!? come on already

[Rubiks]

Sweet tourney, my brother and I had a blast.

Can someone point us in the direction of the parks survey that was mentioned in the players meeting? I'd love to fill it out.

[Phoenix]

Sweet tourney, my brother and I had a blast.

Can someone point us in the direction of the parks survey that was mentioned in the players meeting? I'd love to fill it out.

http://www.roswellgov.com/recreationsurvey

[celticbro]

It's "Fuzz", not "Buzz"!!

LOL Aaaaah man, I'm sorry. I did mean 'Fuzz'. I got his name confused for the disc. Had plastic on my brain at time of writing.

[chain-gang]

Was out of town this weekend, but want to know if there are any more champion Katanas for sale. Mabye Bob at Discaddie has some leftovers at the store for sale?

[BP]

Yes, there are indeed a few of the Katana's left at the store. Most are max weight but one or two in the 171 range.

Bob

Was out of town this weekend, but want to know if there are any more champion Katanas for sale. Mabye Bob at Discaddie has some leftovers at the store for sale?

[trosullivan5]

thanks andrew and barry for putting this on. loved the layout of the event and seemed to be a very good turnout. had a blast!

**SPECIAL SHOUT OUT**

Also myself, taylor o'sullivan, and matt versola played a 9 hole round with team savannah after damn tree doubles: Morgan 'Hop' and John 'Fuzz' Yearty. Guys ill be the first to say it......this John Yearty, 11 years old, incrediable player. If this kid keeps with it, he will be big time. 11 YEARS OLD, i saw him hit chains on a very accuarte shot from about 95-105 ft. out of hole 3 of ERP. I asked the kid "what are your primary drivers?" The Fuzz responds with 4 discs, this blew my freaking mind........firebird, firebird, firebird, tee-rex. Oh and he likes teh tee-rex because " he can s it". and he was right, he man handled these stable discs. anyway just wanted to give a shoutout to our new friends from savannah! great playing guys and look forward to seeing you guys more!

T.O.

[craigd]

thanks andrew and barry for putting this on. loved the layout of the event and seemed to be a very good turnout. had a blast!

**SPECIAL SHOUT OUT**

Also myself, taylor o'sullivan, and matt versola played a 9 hole round with team savannah after damn tree doubles: Morgan 'Hop' and John 'Fuzz' Yearty. Guys ill be the first to say it......this John Yearty, 11 years old, incrediable player. If this kid keeps with it, he will be big time. 11 YEARS OLD, i saw him hit chains on a very accuarte shot from about 95-105 ft. out of hole 3 of ERP. I asked the kid "what are your primary drivers?" The Fuzz responds with 4 discs, this blew my freaking mind........firebird, firebird, firebird, tee-rex. Oh and he likes teh tee-rex because " he can s it". and he was right, he man handled these stable discs. anyway just wanted to give a shoutout to our new friends from savannah! great playing guys and look forward to seeing you guys more!

T.O.

I agree with you. My son and I also got a chance to play with the Yearty's during the second round. What a pleasure. They are great guys who are a lot of fun to play with. You are right, Fuzz is awesome. He hit a 75+ shot on hole three during the second round for the birdie like it was nothing! Hopefully we'll get to see these guys around more often.

[12StonesScott]

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1 ... 2116688350

You shouldn't have to have a FB account to view. Let me know if you have any problems. I'll upload to Flickr at some point.

[billnchristy]

They were cool cats. He pretty much talked us into heading over there saying Christy could play advanced over there.

[celticbro]

Anybody able to post DTD scores (by round and final) ???

[Lofstrand]

SCORES!!!
PRO TEAMS
Jon Plotky / Jason Bradshaw 50-49 99 1st $280
John Ritger/Josh Henley 52-49 101 2nd $200
Andrew Lofstrand / Barry Arnson 49-53 102 3rd $140
Cody Britain / Mike Halworth 52-51 103 T-4th $80
Chris Rodesney / Anthony Rodesney 53-50 103 T-4th $80
Jason Tokio / Tim Tkaczuk 53-51 104
Brett Porter / Nathan Skinner 53-51 104
Mason Carruth / Richard McGraw 55-51 106
Imran Khan / Rob Case 54-53 107
Jeff Gomez / Jay Phillips 58-50 108
Matt Versola / Taylor O'Sullivan 57-52 109
CHOP / Jordan Lane 59-60 119

AM TEAMS
Alan Sandidge / Eric Jahoda 56-49 105 1st $200 Winner of epic 12 hole playoff!!!
Jeff Ruby / Matt Rudzinski 53-52 105 2nd $160
Alex Harkey / Taylor Cox 55-51 106 3rd $125
Chris Eagleson / Mark Dunn 57-52 109 T-4th $90
Couch / Dunzy 56-53 109 T-4th $90
Robert Dickens / Mark Spaugh 56-54 110 6th $65
Bryan Gort / Mike Azimi 58-56 114 T-7th $25
Tim Thomas / Daniel Cosgrove 57-57 114 T-7th $25
Hugh Torbit / Fred Williams 59-56 115
Ed Jensen /Jim Akins 61-56 117
Mark Layton / Eric Foster 60-57 117
Kevin Sanders / Ron Sanders 64-55 119
Alessandro Orelli / Brian Kelley 62-59 121
Kevin Hill /John Roughen 62-63 125
Patrick Erwin / Steven Weitz 68-59 127
Jon McDuffie / Nathan Bloodworth 63-65 128
Jordan Khail / Adam Khail 71-64 135
Brandon Sims / Josh Kim 72-72 144

PUP/POP TEAMS
Hop Yearty / Fuzz Yearty 58-49 107 1st $120
Craig Dickerson / Justin Dickerson 55-53 108 2nd $80
William & Will Attridge 65-61 126 3rd $40
Bill Belanger / Christy Belanger 66-65 131 4th $20
Jeff Jackson / Chris Jackson 71-65 136
Alan Fornek / Nick Fornek 70-66 136

[Lofstrand]

Thanks to everyone who played in my tournament! Selling out and having 100% of the field show up is so nice. As my first endeavor in running my own event I felt it went very smoothly, and thanks to all the help I had I was able to focus a little bit on playing as well. All the comments I heard were how much everyone like the 2 formats and how fun it was. I was a big fan of them myself. Ace fund throwoff on hole 2 is always a blast to watch too. Perhaps there shall be a DTD 2011. Now I am going to go relax with some beverage in my DTD pint glass. Later!

-Andrew