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[johnrock]

More snow comming up! Make sure you use bright colors for your Easter eggs, they're going to be hard to find under the snow!

No Disc Golf activities at Thompson Park on Sunday (Easter Sunday). Starting about 10:00am, the Park will fill up to the point that there will be no way to play the course. Even if you habla Espanol, reasoning with some of these Park users is difficult.

[johnrock]

Handicap round today! $500 ACE POT!! One more opportunity to play in the SNOW!!!

If it does snow today and tonight, we may be able to play Doubles Sunday. With several inches of snow on the ground, I bet the Park won't get too crowded. We'll just have to wait and see......

[johnrock]

It's snowing now! Will it stack up? Will anyone volunteer to shovel Tee Pads?

Only time will tell.

[johnrock]

Well, everything is still green. Even though it snowed most of the day yesterday, not much of it stuck. 14 players showed up in the crappy weather for the Handicap round. Most everyone shot way over their average. I happened to bring in a 53 (right around my average) so I ended up with the victory! Doesn't happen often in the Handicap rounds

No aces so the ACE POT is $500 today if we are able to play the course. It's quite cold today, and still pretty moist, so maybe we'll get to play.

[Jroc]

over 50 signed up for the Sping Fling already! Sign up early...there might not be a spot Sat morning! Lots of give aways.....some raffles....low entry....free meal....good times.

Dont miss it!!

[johnrock]

Get ready for a fun weekend!

The course is looking good!

Blue Tees for the Pros, Red Tees for the beginners, White Tees for everyone else!

No wind left in the hopper

[Jroc]

Looks like my weather prediction was the closest!!

36 people showed up for the Spring Fling this year. After braving the cold morning, the players enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL afternoon. Lunch was excellent, and there were prizes given away all day!! Matt Smart won the Total gym 1100, and Tom Grensburg Jr. won the Stihl gas powered trimmer. Douglas Meggers aced #6 in the afternoon round. And, on a personnal note, I beat someone for the first time on his home course!! (But, he came back in the second round and thoroughly kicked my a@@). With a blistering 49 in the second round (from the Blue tees) Rock took the top spot. There were several players who enjoyed tournament disc golf for the first time, and I think everyone had a good time, regardless of the weather. I also have to brag on my son a bit....it was his first sub-100 round at Disc Creek DGC including 3's on some of the tougher holes on the course. Way to go Jared!!

Thanks to Jess and Janie Wilkins, and everyone at Woodman of the World for a good time. Last year was warm, but windy. This year was cold, but calm. Maybe next year will be just right

Here are the scores:

Open
1 John Rock Stewart 61 49 110
T2 Tom Grensburg 59 58 117
T2 Jerry Kingston 59 58 117
4 Matt Smart 61 59 120
5 Patrick Amerson 67 55 122
6 Bob Gann 65 61 126
7 Fabian Hyman 66 64 130

Adv. Men
1 Deacon Wilson 61 56 117
2 Steve Fox 65 54 119
3 Dane Nail 69 64 133

Int. Men
1 Turner Warren 63 60 123
2 Steve Boham 67 58 125
T3 Jason Tarpley 66 60 126
T3 Doug Meggers 68 58 126
5 David Nguyen 65 64 129
T6 William James 68 65 133
T6 Robert Staley 69 64 133
8 Tom Brown 69 65 134
9 Blake Hockaday 71 64 135
10 Craig Dabovich 83 67 150

Rec. Men
1 Dan Cass 69 65 134
2 Art Elliot 84 78 162
3 Lyle Gillis 999 64 DNC

Nov. Men
1 Chris Jonse 83 69 152
2 PJ Taylor 89 69 158
3 Matt Leblanc 83 999 DNF

Adv. Women
1 Misti Kingston 78 66 144
2 Valerie Hockaday 89 76 165

Nov. Women
1 Tracy Jonse 95 81 176
2 Faye Wallace 93 85 178
3 Roena Key 134 114 248

Juniors
Youth 12-15
1 Caleb Fox 67 66 133
2 Tom Grensburg Jr. 73 66 139
3 Taylor Kinsey 73 68 141

Youth 7-11
1 Kelton Kinsey 88 81 169
2 Jared Kingston 101 89 190

[Jroc]

I did a quick calculation and based on 3 scores, Rock's 49 in the second round would have been a 1004 rating!! I only had 3 scores because other players that would have had ratings aren't current with their membership...so, I cant get their ratings off the website. However, I think the other players ratings would have actually raised that rating......it would likely be over 1010!! Way to go Rock!

[johnrock]

Thanks! An un-official course record (because we played "NO Out-of-Bounds"), and 2 off of my personal best from the Blues, sure felt good. I told myself scoring low help ease the pain in my knees

[johnrock]

Big fun in Big Spring! It was about as windy as it ever has been! No uder Par rounds on Saturday. Marcus, Kyle N., and I finished 1-2-3 in OPEN.

94 PLAYERS!!!!!

Great time! Thanks Greg Brooks and the rest of the Big Spring crew!

Post #99. Who gets #100?

[marcace]

#100 yes !! It was good fun in Big Spring this past weekend. It almost felt like home with all that WIND. Big thanks to Greg Brooks and all his crew and sponsors. The players packs for all divisions were awesome and the payout was phat. Those trophies were REAL sweeeet. Congrats to all the winners and thanks for all the competion and good sportsmanship in the Open division. See ya'll in less than 2 weeks in Amarillo for that Discrazy event, it should be fun

[seewhere]

got any scores??

[johnrock]

They don't normally post the scores from Big Spring events. You have to be there to get the scoop. Show up next time for results.

[seewhere]

BOO so I guess this was non sanctioned.

[johnrock]

Check with Cass Blackshear. I saw him entering scores into a laptop, and they were posted quickly after each round. He probably has them on file? Maybe we can help him get one of those cool event programs? Maybe even next year have it sanctioned? I'll help any way I can.

I think they have a new website at innerpole dot something or other

[Jroc]

I always wondered why Big Spring events were never sanctioned.

I looked for a website, but I guess they still dont have it up.

Gary Duke has a great scroing routine...go to www.lsdga.com/abacus

[johnrock]

The guy (I can't remember his name) that has done the "Star Spangled Banner" on his bugle said they have a new site. It was quite loud during the meeting so I may not remember the site address correctly, but I thought he said it was innerpole dot something.

[Jroc]

Maybe we can get the scoop from Greg next weekend.

As far as the players list, I am working with the PDGA on getting a password to post it on the PDGA Tour page. Will hopefully have that done by the end of the week.

[johnrock]

Things are shaping up nicely. The final 6 holes for the top players is laid out. some tough Par 4's and a couple of really cool Par 3's. Some holes we've never played around here before. I hope I get to be in the playoff.

Course work day on Sunday. We will need some help taking care of a few small items, so if you can show up bring some gardening tools (shovel, rake, etc...).

[Jroc]

Sounds like a nice final. Not too long but high quality nonetheless. The players list is up on the PDGA Tour page for your viewing pleasure. I expect it to grow to 105 soon.

[johnrock]

Sounds like entries are still coming in daily. Even if a person can't play all weekend, we would still love to have everyone show up and be a part of the gallery. There should be some very good action in the Open division (and probably in the Old guy's group as well ). The final will be contested on a very challenging 6 hole lay-out. Not too long, but some tricky holes up and down the slopes and across the creek.

We will be using 3 new temporary holes also. The "******" is a favorite that many of you have already played. A par 4 hole that plays beside the creek for the length of the hole (around 520 feet). Also there is a tree line on the right side that will be OB for the length of the hole. Very tough hole that pays to play it smart.

"The Bender" hole is a new one that plays after Hole #18. Mando left of the Big Elm tree, then down hill towards the creek. Lefties and RHFH throwers will love this hole! Get too agressive though, and you may be swimming .

"The Old Hole" is a plast from the past! Who remembers old #18 that teed off by the swimming pool? Well, it's back! Sort of. A little shorter, throwing a little more towards the street, but not any easier. Should be a chance to grab a birdie if you can play a good tee shot.

We will get them all measured today or tomorrow, then study the films and plan my strategy for success!

[johnrock]

Everything is measured. The "A HOLE" has been shortened a bit (down to 492 ft.), but it's not any easier. Good work day yesterday, we got some good stuff done.

The Shootout is FULL!!

[johnrock]

The event is full and several on the wait list. Don't get left out, call to get on the wait list because you never know when a player will have to cancel their plans to attend this event.

[johnrock]

The ACE POT is climbing again! It starts at $548.00 Saturday for the Handicap round. And a $250.00 back-up ACE POT means that there should be over $800.00 up for grabs if you can hit an ACE Saturday and then again on Sunday! All the baskets are in the LONG positions, but there are still some holes that can be had.

[johnrock]

It's Thursday! Handicap Round from the BLUE TEES today!! It's ACE POT is around $70.00 (just a guess without going and looking at the facts). Still NO ACES From the Blues yet. Who gets the first one?

[johnrock]

DeLynn has been pretty busy with other stuff lately, so I'll post it:

West Texas Women Disc Golfers will meet Saturday mornings at 10:00. They are back in the swing of things, and they're ready to grow!! Come on out and join them as they play a fun round. Bring your kids or leave them with their Daddy, just show up.

[johnrock]

No Aces yesterday, the Ace pot should go over $600.00 today!

[johnrock]

Tom Grensberg hits the ACE!!!! $606.00!!!!! Hole #15 (long position). Way to go Tom! And way to do it on a hole that doesn't get hit very often.

[johnrock]

It's Thursday again. Handicap from the Blue Tees at 6:00.

Can Tom be the first to hit an ACE from the Blue Tees?

[johnrock]

The girls are out there right now! Saturdays at 10:00, send your wife, daughter, girlfriend, or anyone! They just show up to play, and have fun! Good to see them getting organized. Possibly hosting an EDGE experience this summer!!!!!!