how often is the pre-reg updated? i signed up a week ago and it has not been updated since.

Ryan,

Please read below.


Last time I spoke with the PDGA they had said that a bunch came in. I think they will be updating the pre-registration page in a week or less.

I think I remember hearing that it will then be updated every couple of weeks. Obviously it will get more updates as it gets closer and closer.

Anticipation is certainly growing and we are looking forward to having everyone! Soon I will have more details about our Am Worlds Warm Up event which will be on Memorial Day weekend. Look for that to be posted in the next few days.

Ter

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831

HERE IT IS!

Boo Yah!

I have created a Google Group for people to use so they can discuss things like sharing rooms and finding rides. I don't know if it will be any better than creating an additional thread here on the PDGA message board but I think it's worth a try.

Just today I received an e-mail from a gentleman looking for a women partner for the mixed doubles. This isn't the first time I've received a request of this nature. I don't know if there is a great way to get this type of stuff out there so that's why I've created this group.

Of course its free and anyone can join. Here is the Am Worlds Google Group Link (http://groups.google.com/group/amworlds). I also made an initial post in there from Greg Wheeler (the guy looking for a partner).

I have created a Google Group for people to use so they can discuss things like sharing rooms and finding rides. I don't know if it will be any better than creating an additional thread here on the PDGA message board but I think it's worth a try.

Just today I received an e-mail from a gentleman looking for a women partner for the mixed doubles. This isn't the first time I've received a request of this nature. I don't know if there is a great way to get this type of stuff out there so that's why I've created this group.

Of course its free and anyone can join. Here is the Am Worlds Google Group Link (http://groups.google.com/group/amworlds). I also made an initial post in there from Greg Wheeler (the guy looking for a partner).



good idea terry! I hope some of the ladies step up their game and try their luck!

Way to go Greg!

I'm registered! beats me if i'll make the tourney - fiscal year doesnt start til july 1st ;(

I sent my money in about a week ago does anyone know if it has arrived or when the list was last updated?

Terry, any idea when the pics of the courses will be updated so we can all see what were in for and let our mouths water for the next 60 days.

Thanks
Mini Thumber

We are about 1 week away from the Am Worlds open registration! I encourage everyone that received an invite to get your stuff in immediately.

Here is a scenario that I don't want to deal with in a few months:

Invited person X gets an invite in March.
Invited person X sits on their invite and doesn't secure spot by May 18th.
Invited person X tries to register on July 10th.
Invited person X is put on a waiting list because the event is full.
Invited person X calls to complain thinking we should have held a spot just for them.

PDGA / TD responds with, "We sent you an invite and gave you 2 exclusive months to pay for your reserved spot. We are sorry you waited too long and now you can't play because too many others sent in".

Possible? Yes. Likely? Yes. Please don't be "Invited person X".


To Mini Thumber:
Since many of the courses are in the midst of getting new fairways and tee pads we are going to now start taking new pictures for everyone to see online. A local golfer told me just the other day that he would like to head up this project.

Can't wait, thanks
Mini Thumber

This has probably already been asked but what is the max number of players for this years worlds? Can you handle 500? Just wondering cuz I don't want to get in panic mode, might be better to go ahead and sign up now even though i was going to wait a couple more weeks.

Thank youin advance.

Hey , is there a more specific date of when the open registration will start. In the email i got from the PDGA, they said invited players get 2 months to secure spot. If invites were sent out on March 15 wouldn't that make May 15 the end of the 2 month period? In your post you said about 1 more week until registration opens to all. Is the PDGA giving the invited players an extra week to sign up? If so it does not sound quite fair to those who have been waiting to sign up. Just wondering if you could clarify this.

The exact date will be Monday, MAY 21st.

The reason you are seeing a few different dates is pretty simple. I wrote the letter on one day, the PDGA received it on another, they proofed it on another, and finally it was mailed out via snail mail and electronically on another. The date on the invite letter was actually March 19th and rather than starting the open registration on a Friday they are doing it on Monday.

It has nothing to do with giving anyone any 'extra time'. I'm guessing that there will be close to 300 (or more) spots available come Monday, May 21st when registration opens to everyone. I was just urging the invited people to hurry up and get their stuff in if they really plan to come.


Hey , is there a more specific date of when the open registration will start. In the email i got from the PDGA, they said invited players get 2 months to secure spot. If invites were sent out on March 15 wouldn't that make May 15 the end of the 2 month period? In your post you said about 1 more week until registration opens to all. Is the PDGA giving the invited players an extra week to sign up? If so it does not sound quite fair to those who have been waiting to sign up. Just wondering if you could clarify this.

Terry , thanks for the update. I figured that was the situation. I am just anxious to get signed up for my first AM Worlds.

Will there be a link on the AM Worlds site or PDGA site to sign up on the 21st??

www.discgolfsignup.com (http://www.discgolfsignup.com)

Hey Zac, I believe the PDGA will email those on the notification list with a link to the registration information. I assume this email will go out on the 21st?

With gas prices being as high as they are now, this may be a great option for many travelers coming to Milwaukee for the Worlds! Please consider this option when looking for your travel to the Worlds in July!

If you have any questions, let me know by e-mail or PM.
Thanks!

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We have secured a 10% off promotional code exclusive to disc golfers for departures 7/14/2007 through 7/31/2007 into Mitchell International Airport (MKE) This promotional code will be good for your package airfare from anywhere in the United States and hotel stay while in Milwaukee.
This promotional code is active as of 9:00AM 12/11/2006 and you will have until 7/14/2007 to use this promotional code. The promotional code is called 07AMWORLDS
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As part of the 2007 Am Worlds Tournament Direction staff, and as part of the Funjet Vacations Marketing Department, I am very proud and excited to offer disc golfers this awesome opportunity. To my knowledge, this is the first leader in the Travel Industry to step up and sponsor Disc Golf! Let�s show them what disc golfers have to offer!"

I checked it out...prices are not bad.

Is anyone from Chicago looking for someone to carpool with from Chicago to Milwaukee? If so I am looking for a ride and possibly a place to stay, we can split the cost. I can fly in anytime on Friday or Saturday. I'm trying to save as much dinero as possible.

Thx in advance...

PM if interested ;)

Guess I need to hurry up and get my reg in!

Starting to fill up fast!! This is going to be a full event seeing how it's in the mid-west....

Peace...

Hamm

when will the courses be set-up in their tournament position? is there a practice day or time right before the event?


Also, What are some campsites around the area?

What is the registration limit for Am Worlds? How many players will be accepted?

Everyone that pays their entry. :o

What is the registration limit for Am Worlds? How many players will be accepted?



576 is the only thing I've seen in writing that looked kind of official.

The courses are in the ground right now and will be practiced this weekend for the Greater Milwaukee Open B-Tier. We hope to emulate the Am Worlds layout as much as possible this weekend so it's truly a Preview of what people will see in just 2 short months. Of course we'll have to tweak a hole or two and a pin position or two but it should be pretty close.

The pins will be shifted around after this weekend but they should pretty much be in Am Worlds positions at least 2 weeks leading up to Am Worlds.

Camping is set up through the Lazy Days Campground near West Bend. We really don't have much camping in the Milwaukee area so your best bet will be about 30 minutes away (at best).

The max capacity for the event is in fact 576. That is a HARD NUMBER because we are using 4 courses which will be running 3 rounds on them per day. The numbers don't lie - 576 is the max and we may be the first Am (or Pro) Worlds to ever fill to FULL CAPACITY.

Ter


when will the courses be set-up in their tournament position? is there a practice day or time right before the event?


Also, What are some campsites around the area?

What is the EDGE skillshot challenge?
Thanks

So everytime I try and use Funjet and I put in Milwaukee (MKE) in the destination line, it gives me an error message saying that my destination is wrong.

What is the EDGE skillshot challenge?




Check page 5 of this document and look at the 20 throws for the Eagle award:
http://edgediscgolf.org/download/SkillShot.pdf

Please feel free to check out the PDGA home page or more specifically this 2007 Am Worlds Registration Information Page (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/AmWorldsInfo.php) for all of your registration needs.

Please read through these pages carefully before contacting the PDGA Office or the Tournament Staff. We have worked very hard to anticipate (and answer) many of the questions most players will have during this process.

The invite code to be used while registering online is: <font color="red"> 07AmOnline </font>.

Get signed up immediately because now it is first come, first served for EVERYONE. Someone that just signed up for the PDGA today could compete yet you might get shut out because it fills. Get signed up today! See you all in Milwaukee (or this weekend for the Am Worlds Preview event (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&amp;products_id=108))

i tested EWR to MKE and it seemed to work perfectly fine with Promocode 07AMWORLDS.
Please give it another try.
Thanks

What is the EDGE skillshot challenge?
Thanks



It's a series of "stations" where you have prescribed shots: Think "This must be a forehand roller," and "This must be a forehand throw," to varying distances. Your score is determined by how far you are from the basket after you throw and you add up all of (I think.) 20 stations to get an overall score.

As, ahem, the Am Worlds Champ from Iowa, I encourage lots of people to try to beat me in Milwaukee! :cool:

i tested EWR to MKE and it seemed to work perfectly fine with Promocode 07AMWORLDS.
Please give it another try.
Thanks



Thanks, Matt. I have it working from home now. I swear it would not work at work...

Still looking for a mixed doubles partner. Drop a PM if your interested!

i tested EWR to MKE and it seemed to work perfectly fine with Promocode 07AMWORLDS.
Please give it another try.
Thanks



Thanks, Matt. I have it working from home now. I swear it would not work at work...



Nevermind, FunJet doesn't like me. It allows me to search for packages (flight and hotel), but not for flights only.

You are not alone. the site was doing the exact same thing to me. it will allow you to look at air/hotel packages but when you attempt to search for flights alone it says your destination airport code is incorrect. can someone let me know if there is a reason for this and can it be fixed i need to book my accomdations ASAP. thanks

just drive, dave! it aint that far from NC..
jk, good luck with the flight and i'll see you there!

So am I the only PDGA member who thinks a $10 "processing fee" on top of the $100 entry fee is a bit excessive? Would you buy groceries or gas somewhere that tried to pull that? This is not a paypal fee where it goes to paypal. This is just another way of saying, "Bend over, ams. Here it comes." :mad:

This is just another way of saying, "Bend over, ams. Here it comes." :mad:



LMAO!!!!

almost as ridiculous as $18 star plastic, eh bakel

Bruce, you would understand if you knew the amount of work the committe has to do, in order to pull this off. In Oklahoma they did an awsome job, and trust me, that $10:00 benifits us, the players.

Mini Thumber

just drive, dave! it aint that far from NC..
jk, good luck with the flight and i'll see you there!



can't wait man. yeah 23 hours isn't that big a deal :D are you still in chraleston?

23 hours in message board time...
16 hours in real time.. :D

Bruce, you would understand if you knew the amount of work the committe has to do, in order to pull this off. In Oklahoma they did an awsome job, and trust me, that $10:00 benifits us, the players.

Mini Thumber

When you're charging someone $175 to play, it doesn't cost $10 more to take the $175 out of their hand. Especially if they are amateurs.

I've been back and forth on whether we were coming this year. I finally got my income tax refund and I go look at prices. Forget it. If we play the doubles and the field events, we're spending almost $1,000 on entry fees. And then we have to give the guy $50 more or else he won't take our $1,000?

Come on! :mad:

As to Mr. Red Johnson Herring, walk to the other end of the table if you don't like Innova's pricing policies. There's nothing I can do about that.

The PDGA gets charged the pass along credit card fees in the neighborhood of 5% plus the contract for Breiner to handle the processing of invites, mailings, web forms, registrations, etc. Rather than have the TD absorb it, the players chip in.

$110 is pretty darn cheap for a WEEK long MAJOR event. Most ONE day tourneys are charging over $40 to play. Worlds is a steal in my opinion. If the field events/doubles add on too much cost then just skip them.

Check page 5 of this document and look at the 20 throws for the Eagle award:
http://edgediscgolf.org/download/SkillShot.pdf



So it doesn't have anything to do with the SkillShot Portable basket? http://www.innovadiscs.com/discatcher/skillshot.html

Nope. Ideally, you would like standard permanent baskets on the course if possible.

And you can earn the Eagle patch at Am Worlds if you shoot the minimum score required to qualify.

just drive, dave! it aint that far from NC..
jk, good luck with the flight and i'll see you there!


We're driving, and we're coming all the way from San Diego. And we'll play a lot of golf along the way, of course. Come along - the more the merrier!!!

Bruce, $175.00, what tournament, and division are you trying to enter. You can play for cheaper, plus you can also enter into field events, which also cost money, but you don't have to. Your response sounds like it goes far deeper than this tnmt. With gas prices going up, you may want to consider not playing if it will cause a finiancial hardship. This great sport is very ecnomical, ie monthlies, weekly doubles, or for free in most parks. All within 50 miles of you. Dont bruise the sport, love it,support it, and make it grow, or invite a new player, all with a positive outlook. You'll sleep better. The committee has, and will spend many hours, gas, phonecalls, letters, repair computers, marking lines, the list goes on. Trust me your $10:00 is a steal. You will even get to see me, and we might become best friends. Good Luck

Mini Thumber

Question, Any Idea how soon we will be able to see pics of the courses, Like you have nothing else to do right, Sorry, just wanna know/see.

Like a kid in the candy store

Mini Thumber proud member of team FFF

So are Am Worlds full yet? I think the pre-reg list is supposed to be updated today.. will be interesting to see how many from the waitlist signed up this week.

No there is still room for just under 200 I think it was when I looked earlier.

Man am I psyched! I am a left coaster now but grew up in MKE and actually learned (allegedly) to play at Dretzka...Gonna be a fun homecoming. We have a small crew from Spokane heading out.

We were wondering-is there a dress code..that is are collared shirts required?

Yup. Collared shirts are required for all A tiers and above I believe.

All players must wear a shirt covering their upper
chest area. A well-tailored shirt with a fold-down,
mock turtle, v-neck, crew neck, Henley, or zippered
collar, and with sleeves covering the part of the arm
from the shoulder to the elbow (commonly known as
the upper arm), shall be considered acceptable.


^^^That's what it says in the NT handbook. According to that a t-shirt would be acceptable, but a collared shirt would look waaaay more professional. I think ams used to only have to wear a collared shirt in the final round, but evidently that has changed.

Thanks! Anyone happen to have course maps-I can't seem to find any online. I have played Dretzka but not BD or Dineen...

I had heard that in the past juniors only did collars on semis/finals day... do we need collars all week? (I'm about 5 short...)

Thanks! Anyone happen to have course maps-I can't seem to find any online. I have played Dretzka but not BD or Dineen...



Dineen Course Info (http://www.amctrl.com/cgi-bin/DiscGolfPage.cgi?id=58)
Dretzka Course Info (http://www.amctrl.com/cgi-bin/DiscGolfPage.cgi?id=59)
Brown Deer Course Info (http://www.amctrl.com/cgi-bin/DiscGolfPage.cgi?id=57)

Note: The map linked for Brown Deer is not accurate, Holes 1 and 2 run north of the tennis court on the west side of the park (Hole 1 tee location on the google map is accurate). The remainder of the holes are played in a different order (10 is currently three, and they pretty much follow in order from there).

Thanks!

Can I sign up for the skillshot event the day of?

You gonna bring some of that homebrew you guys had out at Four Mound?! :D

Any word on the players pack?

We will have them!

They will likely have a value of at least $150 or more. There will be items you have never received before. Its not likely that any of the player's packs items will be available for sale before the event. People want to know if the new Supercolor Buzzz will be in there or if the Am Worlds Squalls or Super Rocs will be in there. NONE of the fundraising items will be in the player's packs. They are special items that are used to help make your Am Worlds experience better so please purchase them.

I hope that was helpful yet secretive enough all at the same time. I have been getting asked over and over what's going to be in them and I'll just continue to say, "The player's packs alone will be worth your entry fee".

Ter

intriguing... :D

Rocky,

I did an image search and found photos for all the courses and posted them previously on this thread here:

link to post with photo links (http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=657112&amp;page=0&amp;vc=1)

I notice the guys running the official Am Worlds web site don't have photos yet. They may want to use these as well.

As pennance for not looking on this thread for your answer you can re-copy the links in a new post ;-)

BTW just put a check in the mail.

WOW, how coolis it going to be to play Brown Deer. That looks awsome, thanks. How soon do we leave?

Mini and Cupcake thumber, proud members of team FFF

For those of you that were not able to attend, you missed a great Am Worlds Preview at the Greater Milwaukee Open. Brown Deer played real tough, with several 1000 rated players shooting 54 or higher. New Dretzka and old Dretzka played like expected with many pros and ams shooting under par. Dineen played about the same as the Dretzkas did.

GMO Results! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6344)

Brown Deer is an awesome course! My next favorite was Dinineen- as stated, wind will most likely be a factor there. I can't WAIT to play Brown Deer again. Its a very fun, challenging course. I wish there could be 2 courses out there.

Well, time to go practice putting :D

THANK you!!! great pics-do you know which pin placements will be used?

This past weekend was a test to see how each pin played! I know Terry and members of the PDGA are going to make the call on which pins are used based off of how the scoreing was on each hole. I would say, generally speaking, there should not be too much change from how it was played for the GMO.

are the groupings for AM Worlds done by player rating the first round or random?

also are the tee's at courses like brown deer poured concrete yet or are they still gravel?

All tee pads are currently concrete for Dretzka Old, the front 9 for Dretzka new and Brown Deer. Click here for photos of the work days http://unclejoes.org/photos/
Dineen will be worked on starting this Saturday. In the end, 63 of the 72 holes will be concrete, the other 9 on the New Dretzka will be Fly Pads

are the groupings for AM Worlds done by player rating the first round or random?




The Advanced A pool will likely be seeded by rating. The other pools probably randomized so that each is relatively equal strength. Traditionally, International players get in the A pool and players who ask to ride together are in the B pool.

For Am Worlds, more attention has previously been paid to pairing people who wanted to play in the same pool (sharing rides), and that trend SHOULD continue. Player rating has never been used to seed pools for AM WORLDS, and it really shouldn't be, as ratings as much more dynamic with Ams anyway, making such comparisons much less useful than for the pros.

Chap

With the imbalance of courses at Am Worlds this year, I think Dave and Brian will at least consider seeding the A pool by ratings the way it's been regularly been done for Pro Worlds.

I think that would be a mistake. Ratings are way too dynamic for ams, and there's too much of a regional bias with the ratings (less so with the pros, since there are more pros that travel around and the ratings homogenize some). I can still show you where a tournament where I beat someone in another pool by 2 shots, and my average rating was 12 points LOWER than the other player, even though though conditions wre identical. And that's in the same tournament. A 920 Am player in California might only be a 900 player in the midwest. That's still happening to a degree. (And I still think the ratings are great, but they need more seasoning) I'm still not really crazy about seeding the PROS, but I'm deadset against it with the ams.
It's much more important to get people a couple of days to ride with their travelling companions to the courses, and that way it gives them time to find rides if they get separated after the shuffle.

And the Pros have only been seeded this way since the 2000 Pro-Am Worlds, and even then the Competition Director had to grant an exemption because seeding the field that way was at that time against PDGA rules.

Chap

I'm playing SG1 and looking to share motel costs w/ other nonsmoker(s). Is there a special site for this?

A few weeks back I set up a GOOGLE GROUP for the Am Worlds. This is with the intent that other people start to look for roommates and share rides throughout the week. Please feel free to check it out and join in on the action!

Am Worlds Ride / Roommate Share Group (http://groups.google.com/group/amworlds/)

Ter




I'm playing SG1 and looking to share motel costs w/ other nonsmoker(s). Is there a special site for this?

Any Idea when the registration list will be updated. This thing is getting closer, still too far away, but getting closer. Has anybody contacted the city tourism office and ask if those cheese heads that are worn at the Packer Games can be donated to the players package. How cool would that be.

Mini, and CupcAce thumber, proud members of team FFF

Wow, never thought about cheeseheads. I'm not sure about player's pack donations, but it might be a good idea to have a few available for purchase at the fly mart or merchandise shop!

How 'bout this? Maybe we can see if we can get a special "stamp" for the tourney.

http://www.cheesehead.com/products.asp_Q_catid_E_3

Steve

Is the "Fling Cheese" PDGA Approved? That might become my new putter!!

Either way, I'm returning with one of those Cheese Heads, and 2 pounds of Garlic Cheese like my bud Karma had at the Azelia tnmt.

Mini Thumber, proud member of team FFF

Is their a mixed doubles for the U-16 division?, and Is Wisconson ready for this. As we are about to let the Journey begin
Mini and CupcAce thumber, Proud members of Team FFF

When is the last day to sign up for world's?

The Am Worlds hotel blocks are quickly coming to an end! Like all other hotel blocks many of them are only reserving our PDGA Am Worlds rooms for another few weeks. After that point they go back to the general public.

I have checked around with many of the hotels that we worked with and many of them have had very little response. I cannot stress enough that once we lose our block you will be subject to higher rates and worse - there is a good chance you won't get a hotel anywhere near a course! Hotels during the summer months of Milwaukee SELL OUT!

This Am Worlds Map (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsOverviewMap.pdf) gives you an idea of where the hotels are. The main hotel is the Four Points Sheraton. I know that the Courtyard By Marriott is releasing their block sometime on JUNE 6th!

Check out this Am Worlds Hotel Comparison Chart (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsHotelComparisonChart.pdf) for more information about the hotels. Where ever you stay and whatever you do, please just do it soon because it will ruin your week if you have to go through Milwaukee traffic each morning heading to a course! Get hooked up with ONE of our host hotels!

PS - The event has over 400 (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831) competitors already!!! We are a month and a half away and we are already 70% full! The cap is 576 and when the spots are gone, they're gone! Get signed up today.

The code you need to register is 07AmOnline !!!

How 'bout this? Maybe we can see if we can get a special "stamp" for the tourney.

http://www.cheesehead.com/products.asp_Q_catid_E_3

Steve



This is the artwork I did for AM Worlds but they didn't want it. I was a little surprised. The idea was to print the cheese on a clear disc like a Crystal Buzzz.
http://publish.hometown.aol.com/pnkgtr/images/amworlds.jpg

WOW, look at all that cheese stuff, yes this definetly needs to be a part of the flymart. The disc looks grated, I mean great.

Mini Thumber

Happy B-Day MT!!!

You get any reply on the junior mixed doubles? I think rizbee_jr is up for it!

why thankyou, still waiting on an answer from pdga if thier will be a mixed doubles for the U-16 division.
Thanks Team Rizbee

Mini Thumber
Team FFF

How 'bout this? Maybe we can see if we can get a special "stamp" for the tourney.

http://www.cheesehead.com/products.asp_Q_catid_E_3

Steve



This is the artwork I did for AM Worlds but they didn't want it. I was a little surprised. The idea was to print the cheese on a clear disc like a Crystal Buzzz.
http://publish.hometown.aol.com/pnkgtr/images/amworlds.jpg


I can see why they didn't want it. It is a little cheesy.

Is anyone local working on a list of local places to eat? That's one of the best things about being outta town. I'm gonna be there for a week and I really don't wanna eat at Chili's. Maybe someone could put something together, or at the least post a list up here. I need to dine in a restaurant that only serves cheese! :D

Any idea when we find out which grouping we are in?

LOL-that cheese disc is sweet!

There will be a list of local place to eat while in town. Our local expert will be putting a list together soon for DG'ers to patronize.

You will find out what group you are in come closer to the event since the reg is not even closed yet

For all of theose competing in Adv masters, I would recommend Speed Queen ribs late at night :D

Thanks Matt-just got my flight...in on Friday and out on Sunday. Say-when is Brown Deer available for play? I thought I remember hearing that it was not available until the 21st? Also-when will the doubles reg be listed?
thanks!!

For all of theose competing in Adv masters, I would recommend Speed Queen ribs late at night :D


Hmmmm, the folks at RoadFood (http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Writeup.aspx?ReviewID=379&amp;RefID=379) liked it, but I'm guessing you're trying to get us all fattened up for the slaughter? :o Looks good, tho.

Team Rizbee is booked for the Hilton Garden!! One step closer...the excitement is building!

Don't let the bullet proof glass at the counter fool you-it is very safe :)

LOL-I am originally from MKE...would be happy to recommend some fun places. There are some great little lake taverns with great burgers pretty close.

I will actually be in SD b4 worlds...maybe we can trade some tours...

My son wants to go to Lake Michigan. What beaches would be the best to visit?

Bradford Beach, because it has the least pollution, at least in the Milw area.

My son wants to go to Lake Michigan. What beaches would be the best to visit?



When are you going to get My pick for 10 and under signed up. I keep looking for his name.

Can't wait to see you and the little guy..

One of my favorite swimming holes is Lannon Quarry aka Menominee Beach &amp; park just a few miles west of Dretzka. GREAT place for some relaxation between rounds and a whole lot warmer tha Lake Michigan....

My son wants to go to Lake Michigan. What beaches would be the best to visit?



When are you going to get My pick for 10 and under signed up. I keep looking for his name.

Can't wait to see you and the little guy..



I've been waiting for him to get serious. If he keeps working on it I will sign him up soon.

Terry T-Dogg,

Am wondering if you plan to provide American Sign Language interpreters for AM World? There are several Deaf players included me who registered to play AM World. Let me know if you plan to provide.

Thanks!

I know that there is a mixed doubles and youngster doubles but is there any sort of a general doubles that is going to be organized?

So does anyone know of any Juniors looking for a partner in the dubs?....pm me.

So does anyone know of any Juniors looking for a partner in the dubs?....pm me.



What Age Division. there is usual a board at the hoist hotel. where people leave notes like look for a doubles partner. Pay your $20 find one there.

Is anyone local working on a list of local places to eat?



I don't know why it hasn't been mentioned but, the Potawatomi Casino downton has a great buffet and Vegas style gambling. :D

Ohhhhhhhyeaaahhhhh, Now its getting real

Mini Thumber

So does anyone know of any Juniors looking for a partner in the dubs?....pm me.

Hey Randy if I go I will play Jr Double's with you..

OK-here is a must hit dive for ya...Real Chili

http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Writeup.aspx?ReviewID=3225&amp;RefID=301

Oneofmy fav's...used to work there...

Love the responses, keep it up. One other question, since I am flying what is the best way to get the year's supply of cheese I'm gonna buy home?

Some places will ship it or you..for a fee.
I've brought cheese home in my suitcase before- sounds aweful, but if it's sealed it will be okay for a few hours- I visited N. Illinois in Sept and made a run for the border for cheese- and the people at the factory advised what kind would be okay for a few hours.

Hey Randy if I go I will play Jr Double's with you..



Deal.

Dry Ice works well!. I am bringing back 5 lbs of Garlic cheese like Karma brought with him to the Azelia Tnmt, friend 4 life baby.

Mini Thumber

Just checking out options- i know they try to put people in the same pools that share transportation, but if I'm playing womens division and my man is playing Adv Men- we won't ever be in the same pool. I really don't want to rent a car on an already pricey trip- I see there is a city bus system...any one else going to run into this problem? I am not above begging for rides from the other ladies. ;)

If you are staying at one of the host hotels there should be others in your pool staying there. I would assume that there will be some type of message board or ride board in the lobbies of these hotels. I know that the Rizbees wil be happy to give rides when we have room (7-seater Pilot) and I would assume others will too.

But of course, these are assumptions... :D

Terry T-Dogg,

Am wondering if you plan to provide American Sign Language interpreters for AM World? There are several Deaf players included me who registered to play AM World. Let me know if you plan to provide.

Thanks!



check your PM

Space Cadet

For those looking to save a little money you can camp out. I'm registered to camp at Lazy Days camp ground in West Bend (http://www.wisvacations.com/LazyDays/camping.html). Total cost four people staying for 10 nights was $200. That breaks down to $50 a person. I would love to see some more disc golfers out there camping.

The REGISTRATION list (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831) has been updated!

We are currently at 76% of full capacity which means our current count is 436 people. That's pretty intense when we are still 42 days away! Do you know what this means? It means that if you know anyone looking to come to this event they should get registered now.

I have had requests for 'saving spots' and simply put ... that can't happen. It is first come, first served. Hundreds of people received early invites but didn't take advantage of them. Now everyone (and their mother) can sign up for this event as long as they are a current PDGA member with appropriate Amateur status. DO NOT DELAY about getting your 2007 Am Worlds registration information submitted to the PDGA.

I have to send out a huge THANKS to the entire PDGA staff that has been handling all of the registrations. They receive dozens of phone calls and e-mails every single day just like I do. Many of these questions are answered if you diligently read every link (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/AmWorldsInfo.php) found on that web page.

Looking forward to a few major things that are to be coming soon:

- More 2007 Am Worlds merchandise offered on the website
- More information about the 2007 Am Worlds Bag Tag Challenge
- More updates found on the 2007 Am Worlds website

Thanks!

Ter

Terry,

When will a schedules of pools and courses played at what times be available? :cool:

Terry-just in case it isn't said enough-THANK YOU!!! for all that you and your team do :DI can't wait!!

I 2nd that, If it wwren't for the team, and Tds we couldn't play. A great deal goes on behind the tee pads we don't even realize. Special thanks milwaukee, and PDGA staff. Here we come

Team FFF

For those looking to save a little money you can camp out. I'm registered to camp at Lazy Days camp ground in West Bend (http://www.wisvacations.com/LazyDays/camping.html). Total cost four people staying for 10 nights was $200. That breaks down to $50 a person. I would love to see some more disc golfers out there camping.

I'll be booking a site there so you won't be alone.

We were going to haul the camper up there, but with the price of gas it would actually work out cheaper to get a room. We just booked a room tonight and rooms are going fast around the city- hurry up and book if you haven't already!

You senior grand master dudes better keep an eye on ole Pete May. He took 2nd last year at Pro Worlds in Senior Grand Masters, lost by 2 strokes to Pete Shive! Can't imagine him stepping down to ams, but he's on the list :o:eek:

We were going to haul the camper up there, but with the price of gas it would actually work out cheaper to get a room. We just booked a room tonight and rooms are going fast around the city- hurry up and book if you haven't already!

Did you check out the campground web page? I think they rent trailers/campers. Might be cheaper than a hotel and still give yourself the opportunity to feed the Wisconsin state bird. :eek:

I've got a group of us staying in the "tent" area, which is supposed to be more secluded. Hopefully we'll have a couple of baskets with us and can set up some horse shoes and such between rounds. See you there. :D


-Team Oregon Member-

That's a good idea- I'll look into that- thanks!

WOW - 481.

That means that there are less than 90 spots still available to play in the largest Am Worlds field to date!

List of pre-registered players (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831).

Next up - website updates as well as confirmation packages.

What does everyone need answered with the next website update? Do we have a legitimate list of questions that need to go into the FAQ?

Please don't ask if we are playing short or long tees (because the answer is short) and don't ask what skills you should practice because if you haven't practiced all components of your game by now it's probably too late :o Accurate drives and deadly putting should both help you immensely.

Get signed up today because this baby is gonna fill.

THANK YOU to the entire PDGA staff for handling registration!

What does everyone need answered with the next website update? Do we have a legitimate list of questions that need to go into the FAQ?


Terry - we're all looking forward to invading Beertown!! Here's a few questions:

-Will there be ride boards at the host hotels, or some sanctioned method for helping people find rides?

-What are the formats for the doubles event? Are there multiple competitions for say, mixed doubles, junior doubles, junor mixed, etc.?

-Can we sign in before the players meeting, and where?

-I have a bagger in my traveling group who likes to make side bets on practice rounds. Where is the best place for him to find pigeons?

Thanks for taking on this huge task!!!

Terry

maybe this is already posted somewhere, so if it is point me to it. if not, I think it might be a good canidate for your website update. do you have locations and times for all of the field events and side games? I gotta figure out what time I am trying to get there...

Who is going to be the first on the waiting List. When that is posted, several will try to enter at the last minute, and miss out on this one. For them, I will eat an extra piece of cheese.

Mini Thumber, Proud member of team FFF

I'm sure there is already a post for this, but I keep going to where the link off of the AM Worlds site looking for merchandise, but never see any. Is there somewhere else I should be looking?

I hope someone shows up at the Flymart with all that cheesehead, and souvineir stuff. Wisconson, are you ready?

Mini and Cupcake thumber, proud members of team FFF

...looking for merchandise, but never see any. Is there somewhere else I should be looking?



I know Terry has some nice fundraiser items (color stamped Aviars and Rocs, a few types of hats, t-shirts. If I get a chance I'll post pics of the hat and disc. I would contact Terry through email or PM to see if there is a way to purchase prior to the event. Here is the logo on the discs/hats/shirts:
http://www.takeflighttoday.com/images/2007AmWorldsColorLogoJPG.jpg

Someone e-mailed me about partnering with Kelsey at Am Worlds. E-mail me again. Kelsey and Kira have decided they want to play. Looks like we're going.

-I have a bagger in my traveling group who likes to make side bets on practice rounds. Where is the best place for him to find pigeons?



I wouldn't consider myself a pigeon but I'm game

Who's the favotites this year?

Who's the favotites this year?



Already told you. Your son for 10 and under.

Are the pools going to be grouped by rating before shuffle?

Who's the favotites this year?



Already told you. Your son for 10 and under.



One more Dawn Geist Girls 16 and under.

Who's the favotites this year?



Allen Waggoner (Waggs) ADV

whats the weather going to be like?

Do you provide the rain, or do we need to bring it?

Can I play with my new non-pdga sanctioned magnet, made of said material as an experiment?

If the tournament were to start today, what time would I tee off?

Are there any of those cool Jetson like cars to avoid traffic in Milwaukee?

Since there is a big golf tournament there the same weekend, can I play in it for free?

What if I get in a wreck, and all my discs go into all the baskets from the collision, will that cover my ace fund amount, even if I am hospitalized?

Will I finish higher this weekend in the Wide Open than I will in the Am World's? (since there are like 70 Open players here this weekend, I am guessing I already know that answer.

My last question, why did you read all these stupid questions just to find out that Jack is in fact an [censored]!

Can't wait to be a player......now where did I put my bag at?

Jack

PS
Thanks for all the work that you have done to date, and thanks for the work that you will be doing for us on our "vacation".

Thanks,

Jack

I'm coming with a couple friends. I don't think that any of us would mind making a few side bets before the tournament.

...looking for merchandise, but never see any. Is there somewhere else I should be looking?



I know Terry has some nice fundraiser items (color stamped Aviars and Rocs, a few types of hats, t-shirts. If I get a chance I'll post pics of the hat and disc. I would contact Terry through email or PM to see if there is a way to purchase prior to the event.


Thanks. Back to my original question, there is a link from the official Am Worlds website for merchandise but when I go there, the only thing offered for sale is donations to Am Worlds. I have already "donated", but would be interested in help by purchasing merchandise. I know that there is merchandise being sold, as I have seen it on e-bay. Is there someplace else I should look for merchandise?

I know that Terry must be very busy and can't be expected to respond to every PM he gets, so I thought if somebody could provide the imformation here, it would save him some time and effort.

My understanding is that right now all that is being sold are fundraiser items...more specifically discs. The AM WORLDS Super Rocs and the DGA disc are the only discs I can think of right now. Besides the the above mentioned items, the items I mentioned in my earlier post are the only AM WORLDS related items I've seen available.

Thanks. That is what I am looking for, fundraiser discs. My question is "Where can I get it?".

Doing a quick search on Google turns up Sunking, ebay, Marshall Street, Disc Golf World, and several other sites. Mostly just ebay subdomain spam in the results but there are lots of sites selling them.

WOW - 481.

That means that there are less than 90 spots still available to play in the largest Am Worlds field to date!




'04 DesMoines 595
'05 Flagstaff 382
'06 Tulsa 554


I don't think this is the largest Am Worlds filed to date but you're getting close. Keep it up. :D

up to date photos of the holes would help thx

"Please don't ask if we are playing short or long tees (because the answer is short)......."

Short tees? What? Youre talkin about short tees? Terry....c'mon. You think were scared? Why drive all that way to play shorts? Bring on the longs baby! Yeah Am Worlds!

The short tees are not exactly short. Check out what current USDGC champ Barry Schultz shot off of those short tee pads. They are challenging enough for anyone participating in the Am Worlds! 30 of the 50 ADV players shot OVER PAR for the weekend!
AM worlds Preview Scores (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6344#Open)

I forgot that Des Moines actually topped the 576 mark for their Amateurs.

This will likely be the single largest AM WORLDS EVENT that is not part of a combined Worlds. Tulsa had 554 or whatever but we play to max out at the full 576! I know Bowling Green had more players in a weekend but that's a weekend, not a week long event. I guess I'm saying we'll have a ton of people here! The update will be either Friday or next Monday and I know we will be well over 500 at that time. We are on an unbelievable pace either way.

We have lots of updates that are going in the confirmation packets as well as online. Here is just one teaser of something we are working on:

Am Worlds Interactive Map (http://maps.google.com/?mid=1182485618)

I'll rent out my yard to some campers :D Good luck to all and have fun

Excellent map of the country the world's will be held in! ;-)

I updated the link to the Am Worlds Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=117007024443806700980. 00000112ba406d48caae3&amp;z=12&amp;om=1) in both link locations in this post


I forgot that Des Moines actually topped the 576 mark for their Amateurs.

This will likely be the single largest AM WORLDS EVENT that is not part of a combined Worlds. Tulsa had 554 or whatever but we play to max out at the full 576! I know Bowling Green had more players in a weekend but that's a weekend, not a week long event. I guess I'm saying we'll have a ton of people here! The update will be either Friday or next Monday and I know we will be well over 500 at that time. We are on an unbelievable pace either way.

We have lots of updates that are going in the confirmation packets as well as online. Here is just one teaser of something we are working on:

Am Worlds Interactive Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=117007024443806700980. 00000112ba406d48caae3&amp;z=12&amp;om=1)

great job!

Fantastic! Any chance you can add the other host hotels? Oh, and that rib joint that was back a few pages on the thread?

I case you missed it on the front page:

The city of Port Arthur has voted to destroy a big piece of disc golf history.
I grew up playing this park and would like to go back and share it with my kids one day.
There are 10,552 current PDGA members, lets get 10,552 signatures.
Just sign it!!

http://www.petitiononline.com/cetb175g/petition.html

Any thoughts on when the pins will be in their placements?

Also, details about doubles formats would be great (best shot, alternate, which course?)

Thanks, Terry.

I haven't found any pictures of the courses. Last year Tulsa had book showing the layout of each hole with the distance, OB's, ect. Will there be something like that available this year? Or a web site to view the course before we play? If not, which courses would the locals suggest we definitely check out before tournament play starts?
Only a few more weeks!!!

If you had time to see only 1 course before Worlds, go to Brown Deer.

Looking for a ROOMMATE TO SHARE HOTEL with for Am Worlds
Im coming in From CANADA... Don't know anyone and would really like to split the costs with someone who needs a roomie for the tournament.
A little about me...
1. Im NOT a serial killer
2. Im neat and tidy
3. Im kinda fun (I think so anyway)
4. Im from Canada
If you need more from my resume, please contact me
[email protected]

SERIOUSLY would like to bunk up.
THanks
MELISSA :cool:
Brantford Ontario

I'm a local and agree with Dana. Check out Brown Deer first, Dretzka second (you'll be able to check out 27 of the 36 as 9 will be temps) and Dineen third.

I stayed up through the night so I could get some updates posted for everyone. A large portion of my work consisted of the player confirmation package which will receive a review from the PDGA in the next few days. It will be sent out as soon as the PDGA reviews and approves it.

The 2007 Am Worlds Event Website (http://www.2007amworlds.com) has received some major updates. Probably the most useful are these specific links:

Area Map at Am Worlds (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/AreaMap.pdf)

Brown Deer Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/BrownDeerCourseMap.pdf)

Dineen Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/DineenCourseMap.pdf)

Dretzka Original Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/DretzkaOriginalCourseMap.pdf)

Dretzka New Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/DretzkaNewCourseMap.pdf)

Distances are NOT on these maps because they are being finalized this week by the PDGA Tour Manager, David Gentry. We are still working on getting pictures of each hole and getting those posted as well.

I also updated the Take Flight Today website (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/index.php?cPath=38) which has Am Worlds Merchandise available to purchase. We still need to get photos of the tee shirts and polos that are available to purchase.

The list of pre-registered players (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831) currently says 507 but the PDGA has told me already that they have received a bunch more entries since the update last Friday. If you have any thoughts of playing or know anyone else that hopes to play you should have them register immediately. The website is still Disc Golf Signup (http://www.discgolfsignup.com) and the INVITE CODE IS: 07AmOnline.

I stayed up through the night so I could get some updates posted for everyone. A large portion of my work consisted of the player confirmation package which will receive a review from the PDGA in the next few days. It will be sent out as soon as the PDGA reviews and approves it.

The 2007 Am Worlds Event Website (http://www.2007amworlds.com) has received some major updates. Probably the most useful are these specific links:

Area Map at Am Worlds (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/AreaMap.pdf)

Brown Deer Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/BrownDeerCourseMap.pdf)

Dineen Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/DineenCourseMap.pdf)

Dretzka Original Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/DretzkaOriginalCourseMap.pdf)

Dretzka New Course Map (http://www.2007amworlds.com/files/DretzkaNewCourseMap.pdf)

Distances are NOT on these maps because they are being finalized this week by the PDGA Tour Manager, David Gentry. We are still working on getting pictures of each hole and getting those posted as well.

I also updated the Take Flight Today website (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/index.php?cPath=38) which has Am Worlds Merchandise available to purchase. We still need to get photos of the tee shirts and polos that are available to purchase.

The list of pre-registered players (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831) currently says 507 but the PDGA has told me already that they have received a bunch more entries since the update last Friday. If you have any thoughts of playing or know anyone else that hopes to play you should have them register immediately. The website is still Disc Golf Signup (http://www.discgolfsignup.com) and the INVITE CODE IS: 07AmOnline.

If you are interested in attending any volunteer Am Worlds meetings please contact me immediately. The next one is scheduled for this Thursday, June 28th at 6:30PM.

You're awesome! Thanks- and to everyone that responded to my ?'s too!

I glanced at the names and had to laugh- I misread the first one...Drown Beer.. :p

Way to go Terry.

Just over thirty days and this will be history! Thanks for your group stepping up and running this years Am Worlds :cool:

Hey Terry,

I'm already signed up for Worlds -- but I've decided that I'd like to play the Edge Skill Shot competition. Can I sign up for that individually someplace? Should I make a phone call?

Thanks!
Matt

Hey Terry,

I'm already signed up for Worlds -- but I've decided that I'd like to play the Edge Skill Shot competition. Can I sign up for that individually someplace? Should I make a phone call?

Thanks!
Matt



BAGGER! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
:D

I debated on posting this but I figured it will give some of you an idea of Brown Deer. Here is the "old" version of Brown Deer park. Some of the holes are quite different and re-routing of the course has created some hole # changes. Here is what I remember:
#1 (new)
#2 (new)
#3 (variation of old hole 10)
#4 (old hole 11 with water)
#5 (old hole 12)
#6 (old hole 13)
#7 (old hole 14)
#8 (old hole 15)
#9 (old hole 16)
#10 (old hole 17)
#11 (old hole 18)
#12 (old hole 1)
#13 (old hole 2)
#14 (old hole 3 with tee pad moved to new location)
#15 (old hole 4)
#16 (old hole 5)
#17 (new hole)
#18 (old hole 9)

Course Pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilmousse/sets/72157594393664328/detail/)

Foliage is thick, green and unfriendly...completely different than the photos.

but the pictures are the old layout??? or are you saying the pictures are accurate...

thanks for the info.

for the most part, those pics are accurate. we are in the process of getting the baskets in the correct positions and then taking pictures. Hang tight

but the pictures are the old layout??? or are you saying the pictures are accurate...

thanks for the info.



The hole numbers on the above post are the current layout. The notes after each are what correspond to the pictures on the linked page. There are no pictures for current holes #1, #2 and #14.

3 weeks, is the city of Milwaukee ready for us? Will thier be a jr mixed doubles.

Mini and CupcAce Thumber, proud members of team FFF

The list of registered players has been updated.

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5831

It shows that I'm in, but I might not be able to play. I won't know until next week whether I'm really in. My life is not my own.

Does anyone know what courses will be used? Also, rocky, I think the junior doubles at amworlds is divisional which does not exclude a male and female being on the same team (as long as it is not a female division) though it is not required.

Good luck this year Rock, wish I could be there with y'all.Stayin home in Cali this year

Sorry to hear that Mike, I was looking forward to some lessons, You will be missed. Try to re-consider. I was going to try to beat you this time LOL. God Speed
Mini Thumber, Proud member of team FFF

Ok golfer's, I am trying to find a partner for my daughter in either Mixed Doubles, or JR doubles. PM me if you are interested.

Mini, and Cupcake Thumber

WOW,

What a week it's been. David Gentry from the PDGA was here for the past 6 days and we had the chance to review the progress of both the Am Worlds I'm running and also the Highbridge Hills Sports Complex where the Pro Worlds will be just one week later.

Hours and hours of discussions regarding everything from a particular tree branch that should or shouldn't be removed all the way down to just how awesome the player's packs will be. I'm very excited about everything going on and with that being said, I have plenty of work to do in the next 3 weeks. Singles competition is exactly 3 weeks from today and it is going to be awesome!

I simply cannot say enough about Mark Peterson and the entire GLDGC club that has been helping out with all of this. The courses need a few final touches and we're going to get those all addressed.

If you haven't signed up you are in big trouble because this could fill on any given day. There are over 528 people signed up already! We have a waiting list for a few divisions so please get signed up immediately if you are coming.

More to come from me in a few days once I get some of these tasks accomplished.

Thanks!

Ok golfer's, I am trying to find a partner for my daughter in either Mixed Doubles, or JR doubles. PM me if you are interested.

Mini, and Cupcake Thumber



Ok guy�s if you don�t know her look her up. Look on the Tulsa worlds site. Photo of the beautiful blond with perfect form. That�s her. If my son didn�t have a partner already he would double with her. Don�t make me enter this event just so she can have a doubles partner. Andrew and I have the pleasure of training with this beautiful young lady. Don�t let her looks fool you she�s mean on the course.

If you still need a Jr's partner my son would be interested.

Bill,

If you would be interested in moving up only one division (to under 13), My son would not mind having a partner....

Thank you

Steve

Rocky,

I sent you a PM around this....

Thank you,

Steve

Bill,

If you would be interested in moving up only one division (to under 13), My son would not mind having a partner....

Thank you

Steve



I hope you will think about it popparoc. Andrew would love to play in Brocks group again. We both miss the little guy. can't wait to see how much he has improved. Andrew wants to be the first to shake his hand when he wins 10 and under.

He's is on a camping trip this week. When he gets home I ask him. I'm sure he will want to play doubles.

He's is on a camping trip this week. When he gets home I ask him. I'm sure he will want to play doubles.



Oh - yea, i had the pleasure of doubling up with him on Feb 3 this year and man, he played better than me!!

We are driving up from IA with a RV. Are there cheap camping sites near the courses with electric hook ups and showers? Thanks for any info, Doogie

You can always stay at the lazy days camp ground (http://www.wisvacations.com/LazyDays/). Some of us disc golfers are camping out there in tents but there are plenty of RV sites as well. It`s on a lake and all that. Hope to see you there. :D

Rocky I have two names to add to the list. I pm'ed you. I am off tomorrow so pm me or call me on my cell phone. or both.

These are two good choices.

When we were planning on camping we had decided on the camp site: http://www.campjellystone.com/
We have since changed our mind to do the hotel scene, but this one had a lot to offer without just being a parking lot to park and RV.

I'm staying at Lazy Days in my RV. The Yogi Bear campgrounds are very nice, in fact I'm staying at the one in Fremont, WI the weekend before Worlds. A couple of things to keep in mind is Yogi Bear campgrounds will be more expensive than Lazy Days but will probably offer more services but if you're off disc golfing everyday why pay for all the extra services. The other thing to keep in mind is the location of the campground in relation to the courses. Generally speaking the courses are on the north side of Milwaukee so if you stay at a campground south of Milwaukee be prepared to deal with whatever traffic issues they have in the morning and afternoons.

Happy Trails.

http://www.wisvacations.com/LazyDays/

That is about 15-20 minutes max north of Dretzka Park and 30-35 minutes max from Brown Deer/Dineen Park. I would know I live in West Bend, WI 53095.

Perfect location to stay. West Bend has a bunch of resturants and stores.

I will confirm with Jay that the traffic will be much more bare able than coming from the south end of Milwaukee will be.

OK now that we have that setteled. How far to the nearest Cheese factory/house/market?

Mini, and CupcAce Thumber, proud members of team FFF

http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/cheese.html

Check out that site for cheese!!

Thanks for the link. what you think BigRock? Can't wait. 16 days for me, Andrew and the Wife.Saturday morning 6:00 Am flight out of NC.

I stayed up through the night so I could get some updates posted for everyone. A large portion of my work consisted of the player confirmation package which will receive a review from the PDGA in the next few days. It will be sent out as soon as the PDGA reviews and approves it.




When can we expect the confirmation package?

Not sure what the confirmation package is all contained, but we may want to accelerate this, because Team FFF will be Wisconsin bound in 331 hours. With CupcAce's, Thumber,and crackers for the cheese, and all kind of stuff.

Mini and CupcAce Thumber, Proud members of team FFF

Yikes - Team Rizbee is 216 hours from leaving for Milwaukee!! We're hosting a Tour de Rizbee Kick-off Tournament at Emerald Isle Golf Course on Sunday the 15th (raising funds for EDGE). That will start us off on our quest to play 60 different courses and 1,000 holes over the next three weeks as we travel to Milwaukee and back.

Wooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/cheese.html

Check out that site for cheese!!




If you are up for the drive (about 45 minutes from Dretzka), I strongly recommend Widmer's in Theresa which is in my neck of the woods up here. Pretty country, and great Brick along with Brick cheese curds. Get the youngest they got!

Baker in St. Cloud does a great mozzarella and string cheese.

For those heading up to Highbridge afterwards, Union Star Cheese Factory does a great Colby. Of course, the cheese factory in Colby itself (forget the name) or any other in the Marshfield area all do a great Colby.

Perhaps I should pick up a bunch and bring some down!

Any idea where the cheese markets are close to the courses, and yes you should bring some down.

Mini Thumber

Most cheese markets are no different than the local grocery stores for us. Same products, same age, no real excitement. Perhaps Karl's Country Market at W156n5645 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-5924 (about a 10 to 15 minute drive from Dretzka, and an award winning sausage house to boot) would be better. I'll have to think about that one for awhile.

Otherwise, I'm coming down for a full day during the week (probably Wednesday), the back half of Friday, most of Saturday, and perhaps an extra evening in there somewhere. Hopefully I'll see you!

Good stuff there. Karma came down to Wilmington and brought some Garlic Cheese. It was to say the least, Awsome. Will look hard for that stuff. Not sure where he picked it up at. But Garlic Cheese is tops on my list, along with the Amish Cheese. That too is awsome.
Team FFF departure 326 Hrs. The am world staff need to set up a countdown clock . Come on Milwaukee, were getting close

Mini and CupcAce Thumber, proud members of team FFF

288 hours until this Team Oregon member leaves for the land of cheese. Camping begins on the 19th. :-)

still got 319hrs from team FFF, my cheese will be 31 hrs older than yours LOL. Wisconsin, Here we come. Registration numbers didn't change, Is it full? Packing has begun.

Mini and CupcAce Thumber

In addition to Karl's (right near the Enk abode and about 10 minutes away from Dretzka), Brennan's in Brookfield (a quick jaunt down I-94 about 25 minutes away) has world champion cheeses as well as superb produce. V.Richards/Sendiks is also very good.

If any one maybe interested and are older than 14, I can see about a tour of the Harley-Davidson plant (free), as I am an employee and have some contacts in the tours area.

Also, for those that may get to town on the weekend, I can see about tickets to Miller Park (they are playing San Fran and the other Barry may be looking to break the record that weekend.

There are no guarantees on either of these, but please PM me and let me know.

Welcome to the big Wiscy.

Steve

Stenk, when you say I-94, are you referring to the North , South Freeway. I don't even see a 94 on my map. Good luck with those goals. You should set all of them at worlds.
312 hrs, going for birdies and cheese, and set poolside with my friends.
Mini, and CupcAce thumber, proud members of team FFF

Rock,

Sorry, I-94 is the major E-W freeway in Milwaukee. Take 45 South from any of the parks to 94 West, to Moorland Road North.
Take Moorland road to Bluemound
Turn Left onto Bluemound and about 2 miles on your right will be Brennan's...

Thanks,

Steve

Bigrock, Brennen's is where I got your Garlic Cheddar. So that is 25min away by stenky's calculation. I'm sure you'll find the garlic at other locals too. See you soon!

Thanks Stenk, and Karma. How are the courses looking, leave the birds alone. Those are for the Carolina Connections.
Carolinians coming to a course near you soon.
Mini and CupcAce Thumber, Proud member of team FFF

298 1/2 hours

Am Worlds Registration (http://www.discgolfsignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&amp;PROD=1174254716) is closing in just a few days. I'm pretty confident the PDGA doesn't budge on that date because we need to get things like player's packs put together for each of you.

Please register immediately if you are planning on playing. More info will be available soon regarding the pools that are already full. Remember, if you play in a pool that is full you can still sign up and come and play in the regular advanced division because you are eligible for that division as well. You may not fair as well but you'll still have an awesome time. The player's packs alone are worth over $140 (and counting).

The registration code needed is 07AmOnline.

Confirmation packs are coming soon - sorry for the delay on those. We want them as accurate as possible.

Ter

Can you say which course is being used for the mixed doubles event?

I have found it hard to believe that all those fine young disc golfers would pass up on this Opportunity. Wyatt can you believe this. If they only knew. Maybe team Risley will get together. I'm still waiting on an answer from them.

Mini and CupcAce Thumber, proud members of team FFF
256 hrs, and where and how are these conformations packets coming to us. Email, or Snail Mail. Gettin close now.

I have found it hard to believe that all those fine young disc golfers would pass up on this Opportunity. Wyatt can you believe this. If they only knew. Maybe team Risley will get together. I'm still waiting on an answer from them.

Mini and CupcAce Thumber, proud members of team FFF
256 hrs, and where and how are these conformations packets coming to us. Email, or Snail Mail. Gettin close now.



They must have heard how she carried Chris worf last year. I sent you an email. I say go with my Advance player from High Point. I think they will do well.

what day are you taking the baskets out of brown deer?

what day are you taking the baskets out of brown deer?



Brown Deer is closed starting the 11th (this Wednesday).

All doubles competition will be taking place at Dretzka. One round at each course. The numbers haven't told us if we will need to use both courses at once or not. Hopefully not because then we'll only have to close one course in the morning and then the other one in the afternoon for the doubles competition.

Again, it's all about the numbers. Registration numbers will determine which courses get played and in what order. We are planning for a 9 AM player's meeting that morning AT DRETZKA.

Your very last chance to sign up for mixed or divisional doubles will be at check in on Saturday or Sunday. There will be NO walk up registration for doubles on Monday morning.

The PDGA is hoping to get the confirmation packets with this info (and lots of other info) out in e-mail and on websites tomorrow. I apologize for the delay - we have been waiting on some last minute confirmation stuff because I'd rather give you more up to date information then give it prematurely and have it be inaccurate.

Get signed up today for the event because deadline is this Friday!

Ter


Can you say which course is being used for the mixed doubles event?

E-mail should be fine for confirmation, save the money....plus as things change it is easier to send a note, and comments online to 500+ people.

Speaking from experience of course, I can feel your pain Terry. I am looking forward to playing some golf FOR SURE!!

Thanks for all the work that is going on RIGHT NOW to make our week great!!

THanks,

Jack

If anyone in the Adv Master or the Adv Grandmaster fields is not going to make it, please let David Gentry know soon, there is a waitlist..........

Make sure you tell David Gentry, also. :D

My son has returned home from his camping trip and definitely wants to play doubles. Are there any Jr's still looking for a partner?

Have a safe trip and a great tournament! The folks in Kinston send best wishes for CupcAce and Mini Thumber!

Papparoc,

My Boy is looking for one (Nick Enk), not a great player but a lot of fun to play with.

Thanks,

StenkyDGer

Special Thanks to Joel, and Christian and the Kinston Disc Golf Club. One of our favorite places to play. CupcAce say's she's ready, and wishes she represents NC well.

Mini and CupcAce Thumber, Proud members of team FFF

WILL THE FIRST ROUND GROUPINGS BE DIVIDED BY PLAYER RATING LIKE AM NATIONALS? rj

If any one maybe interested and older than 12, a Harley-Davidson factory tour is a fantastic way to see how the heart of this American Icon is built and to pick up some soviniers. They are open from 9:30-1:00 PM (Tour Center is open from 9:00 - 2:30) and run about an hour each.

I will be setting up a tentative tour on Monday to the Capitol Drive Plant for those who are not participating in the Doubles Events that day.

There are no guarantees on either of these, but please PM me and let me know. Make sure you include the following in your PM:
<ul type="square"> How many will be gouing on the tour
Names of each member of your party
Ages and if there are any medical issues (it is kind of loud, but you will have ear protection)
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Please let me know by the end of this week (7/13/2007), so that I can give a fairly complete count.

<font color="red"> Update 20070710 2:23 PM:</font> I have set up this tour group for 1:00 PM on Monday. This leaves plenty of time to play a morning round at one of the tourney courses and then another round in the afternoon before the Players Meeting at Milwaukee Lutheran High School.

Welcome to the big Wiscy.

Steve

Terry, (or anyone else who knows)

I am still wondering if we can pull out of field events that we preregistered for. I think my time would be better spent out seeing one of the courses, and my schedule has changed such that it will prevent me from being in town before Sunday.

Thank you. If there is no way to get my money back I would certainly understand, but I need to know one way or the other.

The 2007 Am Worlds Confirmation Packages (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/AmWorldsConfirm.php) are now available!

Please read through all of the available pages.

The link includes:

Confirmation Cover Letter (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsConfirmationPackageCoverLetter.pdf)

Event Schedule (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsScheduleV1-3.pdf) (v1.3)

Course Maps (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsCourseMaps.pdf) (all four courses)

Overview Map - Courses &amp; Hotels (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsMilwaukeeMap.pdf)Overview Map - Courses &amp; Hotels[/url]

Driving Directions (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2007/07AmWorldsDrivingDirections.pdf)

See you in less than weeks!

Terry, (or anyone else who knows)

I am still wondering if we can pull out of field events that we preregistered for. I think my time would be better spent out seeing one of the courses, and my schedule has changed such that it will prevent me from being in town before Sunday.

Thank you. If there is no way to get my money back I would certainly understand, but I need to know one way or the other.



Call PDGA Headquarters at 706-261-6342. They should be able to cut you a refund check.

Chap

Terry, What is the closest place for RV's and Campers. We need electric, water and poop hookups.

Terry, What is the closest place for RV's and Campers. We need electric, water and poop hookups.



Camping discussion a couple of pages back in this thread.

This shortcut should save you some time. camping talk (http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=606715&amp;page=0&amp;fpart=45&amp;v c=1)

When do the pool assignments come out?

Does anyone know if the host hotels are all booked?

Thanks............Rick

Now were getting somewhere. Browndeer must be an actual ball golf course if we can't get on it till pga is completed. That will be sweet. Now all we need is the smack talk, which Country will bring home the title, then we can break it down to state. Carolina will be in the mix, word

Mini and CupcAce thumber, proud members of team FFF
Milwaukee bound, 224 hrs

Brown Deer course is next to the ball golf course but not on it.

Thanks Chuck, and cheese is next to that. Going to be fun brother. Soon

Mini and CupcAce thumber, proud members of team FFF

Rock,

They use the same fields for parking (see holes 6-9) for the PGA event. I worked with the chairwoman for the transportation committee for the PGA event over the weekend for the Senior US Open, and requested that the be as gentle as possible on the grounds. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Steve

Thanks Steve, firebirds fly over ground that is used as parking, have you met your goals yet?
Mini and CupcAce thumber

Rock,

Did not quite break 700 but did jump nearly 50 pts in rating, Shot a 750 + round and as long as I stay in Wisconsin, I am at least feeling like I can compete to jump off the bottom of the division.

Thanks for asking,

Steve

Contact the PDGA directly to see if a refund is possible. They are handling all of those types of requests.

[email protected]


Terry, (or anyone else who knows)

I am still wondering if we can pull out of field events that we preregistered for. I think my time would be better spent out seeing one of the courses, and my schedule has changed such that it will prevent me from being in town before Sunday.

Thank you. If there is no way to get my money back I would certainly understand, but I need to know one way or the other.

Also ... feel free to check out Menomonee Park (http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/page.aspx?SetupMetaId=10980&amp;id=11088). You will immediately then ask us ... "why isn't there ia disc golf course there yet?" It's a great park.

Ter



Terry, What is the closest place for RV's and Campers. We need electric, water and poop hookups.



Camping discussion a couple of pages back in this thread.

This shortcut should save you some time. camping talk (http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Number=606715&amp;page=0&amp;fpart=45&amp;v c=1)

firebirds fly over ground that is used as parking, Mini and CupcAce thumber



That's not all they do. I will never forget that 1 in a million Thumber shot. at the Oak Hollow Open. You really stuck that one BIGROCK

Yes, that was the shot, wait till you see this shot at worlds, 280 ft into a tub of Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, and I'm going in to get it. You'll just have to give me a penalty stroke, Wisconsin did'nt go out of thier way for me to leave my disc in there.

Wisconsin, here we come, carolinians in full force. This team FFF departs in 211 hrs. CupcAce is teaming up for mixed doubles with the Risley, they will form team "coast 2 coast" where the shores come together.
Mini and CupcAce thumber, proud members of team FFF