Hello all,

Registration is now open for the kick off to the 2007 NT season! You can sign up for this amazing event here (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=115).

This is a great start to the season and you can't beet AZ in March! Sign up early because this event ALWAYS fills.

We'll see you in Scottsdale!

WOOP!

going again this year, last year it was a blast!

This will be my first year. I am playing AM division.
Anybody know about the host hotel yet?

Hello Captain,

The Three Palms hotel was arranged to be the host hotel but they pulled out of the agreement all of a sudden. Dan Ginnelly is meeting today with another hotel and we will have that information up right away.

Ill be driving in from Vegas on the monday before the tournament and Im looking for someone to share a room with!!! I know the places to the left of Dukes are AWESOME and from what I remember you get a pretty good deal on the entire week!!! So if anyone is interested shoot me a PM and we can talk!!!

boooooooooooooooooo onda 3 Palms Hotel

What courses are to be played?

Vista Del Camino and Fountain Hills. Both are pretty sick in the tourney layouts.

Sign up early, especially on the AM side. ( Will probably fill before end of Jan). We are taking less AMs than normal, due to scheduling issues. You can sign up online for the first time, and courses will be even better this year. I will get the course maps w/ footages up much earlier. Pin placments will change at the Fountain, and Vista will start and finish differently. I will update you when things are more set in stone. ( When Dano and I are done fighting over changes). Can't wait to see everyone!

Gaff

Hello all,

We have worked out a deal with the Hospitality Suite Resort (http://www.hospitalitysuites.com/index.cfm) in Scottsdale, AZ. You will need to call them quick since they would only block a maximum of 20 rooms for the event. This time of year with baseball training camp as well as the beautiful weather it doesn't take much to sell out the hotels in the area. The details are below:

*****
Jr. King Suite One Bedroom Suite
$95.00sgl\dbl $119.00 (up to 4)

The Jr. King Suite features a king size bed with kitchenette; perfect for a single or couple. The One Bedroom Suite will feature a separate bedroom, with option of queen bed or two twin beds, separate living room with queen pullout sofa sleeper and full kitchen.

Booking Procedures:
Guests will need to contact hotel directly or use our toll free number at 800-445-5115 and refer to the "Memorial Disc Tourney", at that time we will take their own personal info and credit card guarantee, which is required by all.

Booking Deadline:
Deadline to book any rooms at our property will be January 10, 2007. Any reservations required after that date will be subject to availability and group rates originally extended.

Amenities Included:
Full cooked to order breakfast served daily 6:00am-10:00am.
Unlimited complimentary cocktails served poolside 5:00pm-6:30pm.

*****

We will still be working hard to get more discounted rates at other hotels for the event and I will keep you posted as that happens.

I'm all signed up, and go one of the 20 rooms! Here comes Vegas!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget to also sign up for the Gentlemen's Club Challenge VIII in Vegas the prior weekend. Also a three day event.

This year I will for SURE be playing both.

CARY...I love your signature, most invigorating experience ever

Millz why wont you bet gwillim at the memorial?



He's already LOST a bunch of money on side bets this year........ /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
He doesnt want to start off '07 in the HOLE :eek:



I havent been on in a while!!! How about 5 5 5 and 5................5 For each seperate round and 5 for total???


I was thinking something more creative. How about something like this:

We count total score only, whoever loses has to give the other one the disc they used as their primary putter and they have to write, "I got beat at the 2007 Memorial by ____." And then sign it and hand it over!

Shouldn't be a big loss for you if I win 'cause your sponsored by Dcraft and whatnot! What do you think?

That's creative! Side action?!!? :eek: :cool:

Millz why wont you bet gwillim at the memorial?



He's already LOST a bunch of money on side bets this year........ /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
He doesnt want to start off '07 in the HOLE :eek:



I havent been on in a while!!! How about 5 5 5 and 5................5 For each seperate round and 5 for total???


I was thinking something more creative. How about something like this:

We count total score only, whoever loses has to give the other one the disc they used as their primary putter and they have to write, "I got beat at the 2007 Memorial by ____." And then sign it and hand it over!

Shouldn't be a big loss for you if I win 'cause your sponsored by Dcraft and whatnot! What do you think?



Ill have to think about that!!! I just got my putter nice and beat in the way I like it........Id be willing to bet like ten total and the loser has to buy a 2007 Memorial Supercolor disc and write the same thing on it???

Ill have to think about that!!! I just got my putter nice and beat in the way I like it........Id be willing to bet like ten total and the loser has to buy a 2007 Memorial Supercolor disc and write the same thing on it???

But there is no real sacrifice in that. A little $$ doesn't mean anything these days, but if we play with our bread and butter on the line it would be much more exciting and personal!
Think about it, I want your putter on my wall!

Think about it, I want your putter on my wall!



I love this idea! I'm a Florida State alum, and they have a little fenced in "turf graveyard" next to the stadium where they plant pieces of turf that have been cut out of the stadiums where they won road games.

Think of the taunts in between rounds: "How's my soon-to-be-new putter workin' for ya?"

Of course - I'd never make that bet...

but if we play with our bread and butter on the line it would be much more exciting and personal!
Think about it, I want your putter on my wall!


Kinda like big game hunting...DG style!

Hey PIMP...wouldn't RG's putter on YOUR wall be pimpin' cool?!? :cool::eek: :D

I believe some frizzaks will be flying over for this one....

Can't wait.
A couple of Louisville, Ky. boys will be in attendance.
:)

It's well worth the trip if anyone is on the fence! You will not regret spending the money to get to sunny, warm AZ...I hope to get back this year!

Starting to get excited about playing back home. Hole 18 after a night at Dukes.
http://img318.imageshack.us/img318/7663/vista18purplehazelargeete3.th.jpg (http://img318.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vista18purplehazelargeete3.jpg)

I wonder if I'll ever go to this event?

This will be your best opportunity since you are within driving distance.

Cmon Snoderfandlham...If we are gonna come out for this, u better!!

Every single year there are problems with people getting in and people getting shut out. I've been going for only 2 years but I've heard about people booking plane tickets before sending in their registration! Not too smart with how many people are going and the fact that it will fill for sure!

I am hosting the online pre-registration right now so check out the site (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=115) for getting registered.

The event already has over 25 people signed up and it's still December! DO NOT WAIT if you plan to play in this event - sign up today.

See you guys in AZ!

Anyone know how many suites are left?

Millz why wont you bet gwillim at the memorial?



He's already LOST a bunch of money on side bets this year........ /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
He doesnt want to start off '07 in the HOLE :eek:



I havent been on in a while!!! How about 5 5 5 and 5................5 For each seperate round and 5 for total???


I was thinking something more creative. How about something like this:

We count total score only, whoever loses has to give the other one the disc they used as their primary putter and they have to write, "I got beat at the 2007 Memorial by ____." And then sign it and hand it over!

Shouldn't be a big loss for you if I win 'cause your sponsored by Dcraft and whatnot! What do you think?



Ill have to think about that!!! I just got my putter nice and beat in the way I like it........Id be willing to bet like ten total and the loser has to buy a 2007 Memorial Supercolor disc and write the same thing on it???

<center>http://www.aesthetic-mindset.com/images/disc/scooter.jpg
<h1>You're Next, Millz!</h1></center>

Just played the course yesterday and it seems they lost several trees on the front side especially #1

Millz why wont you bet gwillim at the memorial?



He's already LOST a bunch of money on side bets this year........ /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
He doesnt want to start off '07 in the HOLE :eek:



I havent been on in a while!!! How about 5 5 5 and 5................5 For each seperate round and 5 for total???


I was thinking something more creative. How about something like this:

We count total score only, whoever loses has to give the other one the disc they used as their primary putter and they have to write, "I got beat at the 2007 Memorial by ____." And then sign it and hand it over!

Shouldn't be a big loss for you if I win 'cause your sponsored by Dcraft and whatnot! What do you think?



Ill have to think about that!!! I just got my putter nice and beat in the way I like it........Id be willing to bet like ten total and the loser has to buy a 2007 Memorial Supercolor disc and write the same thing on it???

<center>http://www.aesthetic-mindset.com/images/disc/scooter.jpg
<h1>You're Next, Millz!</h1></center>

Now that is priceless

Damage to the course occurred from a storm in July.

Photos can be see from the days after at:
http://public.fotki.com/JaySvitko/disc_golf_pix/microburst_damage/

Photos of past Memorials can be found at:
http://public.fotki.com/JaySvitko/disc_golf_pix/2004_memorial/

~and~

http://public.fotki.com/JaySvitko/disc_golf_pix/2005_memorial/

I will taking photos this year since I now live in AZ.

~Fly On, Homie~

Was nice to see new ones already planted. Any action this week?

I will posting photos of the holes at Vista with the current newly planted trees this week. Keep checking back to my Fotki site. Comments are welcome......

Thanks for the pics Jay....very nice!

I apologize to anyone that might be trying to get onto the Take Flight Today registration website. I just checked with my host and they said there were some earthquakes in Taiwan and that is the cause for my site not being up and all of my other hosting services being extremely slow.

I haven't had a problem with these guys in the 4 or 5 years that I've been with them so I am confident things should be back to normal sometime relatively soon.

Happy New Year!

Does anyone know how many of the 20 rooms at the suite hotel are left?

It would probably be easiest just to call there. Taking things 'hearsay' isn't always the best policy when booking reservations anyway.

From elsewhere on this thread
<font color="blue">
Booking Procedures:
Guests will need to contact hotel directly or use our toll free number at 800-445-5115 and refer to the "Memorial Disc Tourney", at that time we will take their own personal info and credit card guarantee, which is required by all. </font>

As long as my plane ticket promises come through and I can afford to go out there I am there.

Sending out my registration as soon as I hear back from my friends. Man I can't wait!

How do I find out about reserving a small booth at the flymart?

It would probably be easiest just to call there. Taking things 'hearsay' isn't always the best policy when booking reservations anyway.

From elsewhere on this thread
<font color="blue">
Booking Procedures:
Guests will need to contact hotel directly or use our toll free number at 800-445-5115 and refer to the "Memorial Disc Tourney", at that time we will take their own personal info and credit card guarantee, which is required by all. </font>



Thanks.

You can reach Dan-o or Sue on the club line, 480-946-9509, or at [email protected]

Gaff

The 2007 Memorial will be the official 1 year anniversary of www.DISCGOLFTV.COM (http://www.DISCGOLFTV.COM)

Please join us either at the event, or from your computer, as DGTV will be bringing you the world of DISC GOLF like you and the tens of thousands of others have never seen before.

57 days till the Memorial!

Congrats Timmy on the success of disc golf tv. I know we all look forward to new episodes in Kentucky.

See you at the memorial. Wait a minute I play AM so I won't see you.
Happy New Year Disc Golfers!

I just noticed that you guys put up the 2006 Memorial Highlight Reel.

I'M ON THE HIGHLIGHT REEL!

But ironically, I'm on it missing a putt!? Hmm. Someone must've thought it was a pretty sweet miss! lol.

just got our tix..........yesssssaaaaaaah! look out vegas

Pre-Registration pages have been updated. Please keep in mind - if you register using the online method you'll probably see your name up within a matter of hours.

If you mail in, it might take a number of days for it to appear on here. Of course if you see anything that doesn't appear correct you may connect me and I'll help ya out as best I can.

Get registered today so you don't miss out on one of the best events of the year!

Online Pre-Registration Option (http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&amp;products_id=115)


Pre-Registered Ams (A-Tier) (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6295)
- 69 players as of 1/4/07

Pre-Registered Pros (NT) (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6263)
- 41 players as of 1/4/07

DGTV is way cool.. I was just showing some folks at work the Memorial Highlight reel and they were saying "well, where are you?" I laughed and then boo-yaa there i was taking my time for an uphill putt or maybe, it was just slo-mo, but i was glad you used a putt i made. Yeah! now they think im a disc golfer because DGTV showed it. Thanks for the highlight.
Floyd

just got our tix..........yesssssaaaaaaah! look out vegas



Ill see you two down there!!! More caps and drinking I assume!!! Oh and the 1st day of the GCC is also my 24th birthday!!! Looking forward to seeing all my favorite mullets again!!! Now if we can only convince Schweb and Ash to make the trip!!!

This tourney isnt the same without Schweb at flica's on Saturday night.

...Just moving this thread back to the front page where it belongs.

Cannot wait for this tournament! I'm considering freezing myself like Cartman...hope they have disc golf in the future if butters forgets to unfreeze me.

Wow, Jonah -- you are such a bagger! ;)

http://coolbeans.com/jonah-memorial.jpg

Hey all,

Heads up, we are limiting the Ams to a field of approx. 130, and are already at 89 (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6295). Get in while you can!!!

Thanks for the catch here.

I have updated Jonah as an open player but my problem still remains...Jonah signed himself and someone else up but I don't know the name of the Intermediate Women he signed up. Anyone else out there know?

Thanks,

Ter

I just spoke with the staff and it sounds like registration is getting tight on the Am side of things. I need to get an update from the MAIL IN registrations and then we'll see how close we are to 130. It's probably pretty darn close!

Long and short, both ONLINE and MAIL IN registration might be closing down pretty darn soon!

Ter

Jonah probably registered Eva Schmidt PDGA # 26642

Jonah probably registered Eva Schmidt PDGA # 26642


That would be the correct answer.. :D

I may play like an Am Women sometimes but this is just too much!

Just mailed mine off this morning hope I make it in.

I am completely bummed out now.

Looking at my flying options, in order to get to Phoenix a day early to practice I would have to leave work at 10am on Wednesday and not arrive back until 10am Monday. And on top of that, that is flying stand-by so that I could afford it.

Oh, well. Maybe next year.

Mailed in registration needs to be post marked by Jan 11 to have a chance to get in.
The only sure way to get registered over the next few days is on line.
Mailed in reg. is first come first served until we are full, this process takes a few days after we receive your form. There will be a waiting list after that. online will close, and any requests after that must be mailed in.

This is only for the am side, we can and will take up to 200 on the pro side.

Gaff

Am side is nearly full, mailed in registration that is in transit will probably fill in the last spots. I know of 12 mailed in registrations waiting to be uploaded onto the confirmed entrants. there are less than 20 openings left, minus what is in the mail.
online registration may also close as early as this evening depending on how many sign up today .
again this is only for the Am side of the tourney.
disregard that Jan 11 deadline as there has been a last minute rush online.

We will have a preview of the hole maps up soon. Vista is nearly done, and the Fountain should be some time after that. You will be able to down load both courses, with great info on distances, O.B., and distances to and from the pins from recognizable land marks on the course..

Those who may want to sponsor a hole on the coarse, will get their names on both the tee signs and on the players hole by hole map if you respond early enough. hole sponsorship is 100 dollars this year. If interested click on the sponsor link, on the memorial websight... disqman.com
Thx
Gaff

I just registered online... how do I know if I am in or not? Is there a way to confirm I'm in before getting airline/hotel/car, etc? Or will online registration be taken down when it is no longer open. Thanks.

If my traveling buddies mailed their entries in last week, will the postmark trump on-line entries that were made in the last few days?

Are you guys excited for the updates? Hmm, I am. I'm entering today's ONLINE registrations as we speak and I'll have them up in a few minutes.

Ter

just got our tix..........yesssssaaaaaaah! look out vegas



Ill see you two down there!!! More caps and drinking I assume!!! Oh and the 1st day of the GCC is also my 24th birthday!!! Looking forward to seeing all my favorite mullets again!!! Now if we can only convince Schweb and Ash to make the trip!!!

That would be good times if the wife and myself could make the venture.

Schweb, it aint the same without you....

We shut down the online reg. an hour ago.
That puts us around 122 with the 12 mailed in registrations that have been received as of yesterday. anything post marked Jan 9 or before should, I emphasize should get in with 8 spots remaining.

Dan and sue are really over taxed this year, please cut them some slack, on the club line and Email. Pancho, I, and Terry Miller are taking care of reg. this year under Sues watchful eye.
Thank you for your patience with us through all of this.

Knowing what is going on behind the scenes, I can tell you this will be the best run, most organized, Memorial yet.
All of you, make it the most fun tourney of the year.

See you all at Dukes, and or at Flickas
Gaff

I am NOT posting as an official tournament staff person but simply as a guy helping with registrations.

I would assume that a few people that have pre-registered will likely get bumped into different divisions since minimum requirements were not made. (Min of 4 participants to host a division).

For instance, Cindy Graham - 29169 will likely get moved into the Advanced Women division and NOT be in a division of 1 as she currently is listed. (Looks like her rating is VERY comparable anyway).

Also, Scot Jamison - 23278 will have a choice to make. Instead of him being solo in a division he could participate in Intermediate division or Advanced Grandmasters. It's not too likely but he could of course compete in Advanced and Advanced Masters as well. I'm guessing he'll move into Advanced Grands.

Again, these are just assumptions on my part. I will wait for final confirmation from these competitors (or staff) before I officially shift anyone around.

Similar scenarios will take place in the Pro Divisions but we won't worry about that until we get closer to a full field.

Looking forward to AZ in March!

Also, Scot Jamison - 23278 will have a choice to make. Instead of him being solo in a division he could participate in Intermediate division or Advanced Grandmasters. It's not too likely but he could of course compete in Advanced and Advanced Masters as well. I'm guessing he'll move into Advanced Grands.


Sweet, you got it! :DI was worried that his mail-in entry got lost in the mail and he would get shut-out. :eek:

Looking forward to this one. Hanging out after the round with a tall cold Fat Tire and a Dukes meal watching the golfers!

Deano... :cool:

Hmmmmmmmm to play the Memorial or to play Vegas the week before. It's a one or the other. My twin brother and a bunch of friends I havent' seen in ages will be in Vegas...the Memorial is the frickin Memorial. Hmmmmmmmmmm. Either way we had a high of 9 here in Boulder today, same tomorrow, and heatwave up to 20 expected for Monday...

* For the past 48 hours there has been a small glitch with Paypal. I'm working to resolve the issue asap. You can try to use the registration but it might 'pend'. I will keep this updated as I continue to work on it.

Thanks for your patience. As you can imagine, this is a system error that recently appeared out of no where.

Ter

To intice you all to escape the ice & snow of the rest of the USA and come to Arizona, this is a photo of Fountain Hills from this last Sunday at leagues..

http://public.fotki.com/JaySvitko/disc_golf_pix/2007-discraft-memorial/hole9frozenatfounta.html

i sent my check out on the 9th of Jan and I havent seen my name on the list. Was my check received?

That picture is pretty wild. I am suprised that it's fairly clear looking water that froze on the bucket. I was talking to Dan-o and Russel that same day and I asked them to get a photo of what they were discribing to me. Nice shot, that's got to be a once in a decade shot.

I'm in for the tourney, I hope the work schedule doesn't conflict, see you all in Marc(DUKES.

How did you get the ice off the bucket? Putting practice must of been pretty slick.

ThaT Pic is sick. Not that cold inda Cackalack

Online registration is closed for Open also?

No, there is plenty of room in open, and all the pro div.
We had some problems with the online reg. should be all worked out.

Gaff

We are waiting till Wed. 17 to make sure all reg. from before jan 9 is received we will then fill in those spots, and then take those on the waiting list.

Gaff

Mike, since that storm that is covering most of the rest of the country left, it has been cold here. 23 low tomorrow here in mesa, they are a little colder there in fountain hills. Sprinklers were on, that is why the ice.It has been sunny and clear, part of the reason for the cold weather.
cant wait to see everyone!
Gaff

There are 5 pics on that site, the 5th one is pretty cool too.

Gaff

Don't know if this was asked early on. Will the course layouts be the same as last year?

Deano
PDGA#4028 :cool:

Fountain will remain the same.
Vista will change some, tourney holes 3,4,5 are different and the ob down the west side of the course will be a little wider, except where it splits two fairways.
Will have a map up pretty soon.

Gaff

Milldog,

I had to jam my driver in a couple of times to clear the ice. The 1st time, it just bounced off and landed on the ground.

Hey everyone!

So here is the deal � I called Paypal earlier today and low and behold � it�s officially a �bug� on their end. This �known issue� is currently being worked on but they have no idea when it will be 100% functional. The craziest part about these errors is that only a dozen have received them. In fact, it appears that almost 20 payments have gone through in the past 4 days while only 10 haven�t. There apparently is no rhyme or reason to it. It is definitely on their end and it has nothing to do with your account or my account.

I do have some work around solutions for online payment so please send me an e-mail or PM me if you have any problems with using the site. Again, try it first because about 2 out of 3 have been working just fine.

Again, sorry about this - darn Paypal!

Again, sorry about this - darn Paypal!



Tell Steve Ganz to get back to work....he's obviously slacking over there. ;)

Chap

I'll be sending mine in soon...

Again, sorry about this - darn Paypal!



Tell Steve Ganz to get back to work....he's obviously slacking over there. ;)

Chap


Hell, I left PayPal a couple of months ago. See what happens? ;)

I was thinking something more creative. How about something like this:

We count total score only, whoever loses has to give the other one the disc they used as their primary putter and they have to write, "I got beat at the 2007 Memorial by ____." And then sign it and hand it over!

Shouldn't be a big loss for you if I win 'cause your sponsored by Dcraft and whatnot! What do you think?



Ill have to think about that!!! I just got my putter nice and beat in the way I like it........Id be willing to bet like ten total and the loser has to buy a 2007 Memorial Supercolor disc and write the same thing on it???


<h1>What's it gonna be, Millz?</h1>
Scooter's putter is getting lonely!

I was thinking something more creative. How about something like this:

We count total score only, whoever loses has to give the other one the disc they used as their primary putter and they have to write, "I got beat at the 2007 Memorial by ____." And then sign it and hand it over!

Shouldn't be a big loss for you if I win 'cause your sponsored by Dcraft and whatnot! What do you think?



Ill have to think about that!!! I just got my putter nice and beat in the way I like it........Id be willing to bet like ten total and the loser has to buy a 2007 Memorial Supercolor disc and write the same thing on it???


<h1>What's it gonna be, Millz?</h1>
Scooter's putter is getting lonely!



Im in!!! And even with my crappy putting im going to whoop up on your ARSE!!!

What does the AM waiting list look like? Any hope?
Am master from BC.

I just received the file from headquarters. We're about to see the pro pre-reg list expand by nearly 30 players. I'll get it up in a few minutes and then the pros can even start to panic!

As Jay Reading would say, "Get you some"

Ter

sweet.

lesli with an i. no e please.

Gotcha' fixed Lesli!

That is the way I received the file from the Ginnelly's so I was just copying and pasting. None the less - it's fixed for ya.

More entrants just came in and we're chugging right along. I can't imagine any registration staying open too much longer with the rate things are going.

Ter

Just to confirm, there are 200 total spots for the Pro side right?

get in now, you might be sorry, in the next day or two.
Gaff

uh oh, just registered.

One ZZ on the way

TTanK will have traXX in 'Zona :D

Jay looks like we will take10 or so from the am waiting list for now, maybe more
Gaff

anyone headed to phoenix from vegas the monday before the memorial? My traveling partner and i are looking to hitch a ride and help split the costs. feel free to let me know. thanks

One ZZ on the way



HollA at cha boi!!! You coming to Vegas as well or just AZ???

Hey Terry,

Since you've got an extra 'e' laying around, perhaps you could give it to me. :-)

Very clever!

I gotcha' all fixed on the registration page. Thanks for the catch.

Ter

What I want to know are where are the registrations from the Likes of Climo, A. Jenkins, Borg, McCabe, Barsby??? It would be a shame if those guys didnt get in!!!

Remember, for NT events, there are spots saved for touring pros. I'm sure we will see those ladies & gentlemen who represent our sport at its highest level, considering this is the 1st 2007 Tour event.

From the NT Tour book...
4.2 For PDGA National Tour events, (24) openings in the field of play will be held for players holding a PDGA Touring Pro Card up to (14) days prior to the start of the event. These openings will be filled on a first come-first served basis

Jay,

I am not sure all of that still holds true for 2007. If you check the new competition manual you'll find this:
<font color="blue">
1.2. Tournament Registration
A. Pre-registration is required for PDGA Major & National Tour events and strongly suggested for
all other tier events.
B. A player is officially �entered� in the event when their entry fee is received at the tournament
address.
C. All openings in the field of play will be filled on a first come-first serve basis, until the allocated
places in each division have been filled.
D. The order of entries received will be according to the postmark of the package containing the
entry fee payment.
E. Entries received via an on-line entry method shall be date and time-stamped based on the
actual time the entry fee is received at the on-line entry point.
F. In the event that multiple entries are received simultaneously, the player with the lowest PDGA
number shall have priority.
G. Posting of the pre-registration list on pdga.com is required for Major & National Tour events
(see sanctioning agreement for details) and strongly suggested for all others.</font>

I sent my check out on the 9th of Jan and my name is not on the list yet I would like to know if I made it in.

Hang tight a couple of days, or email the club [email protected] I suggest the latter
If it wasn't post marked on the 9th it might not have made the cut off

Gaff

Well I sent it out on Jan 8 late at night. Just talked to Dan and he hasnt received it yet it will suck if the mail lost it and I dont get in.

Remember, for NT events, there are spots saved for touring pros. I'm sure we will see those ladies & gentlemen who represent our sport at its highest level, considering this is the 1st 2007 Tour event.

From the NT Tour book...
4.2 For PDGA National Tour events, (24) openings in the field of play will be held for players holding a PDGA Touring Pro Card up to (14) days prior to the start of the event. These openings will be filled on a first come-first served basis



In no particular order:

1. Steve Brinster
2. Micah Dorius
3. Nate Doss
4. Timmy Gill
5. Steve Rico
6. Barry Schultz
7. Shawn Sinclair
8. Dr. Rick Voakes
9. Juliana Korver
10. Angela Tschiggfrie
11. Lesli Demark
12. Dan Ginnelly
13. Kyle Crabtree
14. Mike Raley
15. Mike Randolph
16. Cary Trotter
17. Val Jenkins
18. Jeff Layland
19. Jim Myers
20. Jim Oates
21. Dean Tannock
22. Steve Wisecup
23. Snapper Pierson
24. Kathy Hardyman

These 24 have already registered for the Memorial. These 24 would earn 2007 touring cards based on the standards used to determine the 2006 touring card holders. The 24 touring card spots should already be filled....no need to hold more spots for touring card holders...it's now totally a free-for-all.....well, that is if the same standards are applied this year (and I imagine they'll be close if not exactly the same).

Chap

I guess I'll be hitting up Vegas instead of the Memorial. Maybe I'll hit that one in 2008? Probably can't play it in 2008 either as I'll be getting married in March...hmmmf. Some year I'll get there.

Please include me on your waiting list. I am looking at playing in Vegas the preceding weekend and would love to make it back to back events, before I head back to the frozen North. And, I looks like you have a bunch of NJ/NY skylands club members coming out, I am guilty by association.
Jay

will there be a posting of who is on the waiting lists? Or will it be if you do not see your name then just assume that you are not getting in???

did nobody register today? Wanna know how many spots are left on the pro side.

we will first be collecting the registration postmarked on or before the date registration closed. Those will be processed and from there we will fill the remaining spots from the wait list
Gaff

thanks gaff, i know it is a lot of work, the rest of us are just a little anxious thats all

From the NT Tour book...
4.2 For PDGA National Tour events, (24) openings in the field of play will be held for players holding a PDGA Touring Pro Card up to (14) days prior to the start of the event. These openings will be filled on a first come-first served basis



In no particular order:

1. Steve Brinster
2. Micah Dorius
3. Nate Doss
4. Timmy Gill
5. Steve Rico
6. Barry Schultz
7. Shawn Sinclair
8. Dr. Rick Voakes
9. Juliana Korver
10. Angela Tschiggfrie
11. Lesli Demark
12. Dan Ginnelly
13. Kyle Crabtree
14. Mike Raley
15. Mike Randolph
16. Cary Trotter
17. Val Jenkins
18. Jeff Layland
19. Jim Myers
20. Jim Oates
21. Dean Tannock
22. Steve Wisecup
23. Snapper Pierson
24. Kathy Hardyman

These 24 have already registered for the Memorial. These 24 would earn 2007 touring cards based on the standards used to determine the 2006 touring card holders. The 24 touring card spots should already be filled....no need to hold more spots for touring card holders...it's now totally a free-for-all.....well, that is if the same standards are applied this year (and I imagine they'll be close if not exactly the same).Chap

[/QUOTE]

Wow, great post Chappy, all 24 spots are filled, right?

Time to work down the waiting list....

I believe the wait list is for the ams. There are about 50 spots left for pros, I imagine there is a freeze on posting those registered to confirm mailed in entries over online, as those were actually sent earlier...

I could be wrong though.

The names of the people who registered in the pro divisions prior to the cut off date will be uploaded on sunday the 21st. we will then process the rest of the registrations by postmark as they came in. This includes the people who have gotten on the pro wait list.
The am wait list is long, the last of those initial spots are being filled and should be posted soon as well.

The registration list has been updated
Gaff

Good to see some of the big dawgs got their money in....

Im ready to see some tee-times... ;)

Well, I just got "Clearance" to attend.....

Now, I need to get registered (waiting list for pros?)
Get a flight, a car, a room..... :p

Wow, the response has been amazing. This is the earliest we have sold out this tourney. The pro waiting list is at about 40 people, I don't foresee any getting in that are not already on the wait list. Hopefully we can accommodate Those on the list, but some may not get in.
Unless we can figure out how to accept more people, I believe next year may fill before January starts.
Thank you to those who used the online registration, that made our registration efforts so much easier.
A special thanks goes out to Terry Miller with Life Time Disc Sports for hosting the online registration. That was an all but unpaid job for Terry after credit card fees paid to paypal.
Gaff

so with 40 on the waiting list, my buddy, Jason hansen, is 12th on said list, there's 187 pre-reg'd showing, hopefully that means he the second to last to get in....

Fingers crossed....

is there a posted waiting list somewhere or did your friend call in?

is there a posted waiting list somewhere or did your friend call in?



No posted list that I know of...

He probably called or emailed the TD as instructed by the Website. ;)
Im on the list as well...not sure where, though... :(

is there a posted waiting list somewhere or did your friend call in?



No posted list that I know of...

He probably called or emailed the TD as instructed by the Website. ;)
Im on the list as well...not sure where, though... :(



Yea, i am in the same boat just hoping to get in... i already have the time off from work and the Memorial is the best tourney i have ever been to so I hope I can play again. otherwise I might just be a caddy for hire.

is there a posted waiting list somewhere or did your friend call in?



I sent an email AND called Ginnelly... You can't F around when it comes to getting in ur money to the Memorial. I almost did myself.

I might be in need of a caddie, interested?

I gotta offer up my services to my Vegas crew 1st.

Hell, Cary can carry his own bag... :D

Cary can carry......

that's sounds funny

If there are any players out there who are bummed out about not getting in we still have openings for the Gentlemans Club Challenge the weekend before, www.lvbagtag.com (http://www.lvbagtag.com) . It is the same 3 day 1 round per day with tee times format and if you can't find something to do in Vegas during your down time then you probably don't have a pulse

Hell, Cary can carry his own bag... :D

Cary can carry......

that's sounds funny



If I only had a nickel for everytime I heard that.... :D

Canonico-You remember what happened the last time you carried my bag? You picked up my bag and I birdied the next 8 or somrthing like that. I pay handsomely, especially if you are the good luck charm i think you are!!! This tourney is all Ive been thinking about at work!! I cant wait to see you all in Phoenix!!!!

Hell, Cary can carry his own bag... :D

Cary can carry......

that's sounds funny



If I only had a nickel for everytime I heard that.... :D

Canonico-You remember what happened the last time you carried my bag? You picked up my bag and I birdied the next 8 or somrthing like that. I pay handsomely, especially if you are the good luck charm i think you are!!! This tourney is all Ive been thinking about at work!! I cant wait to see you all in Phoenix!!!!



I'm still trying to find somewhere to stay as well. If push comes to shove I will just put my infatable mattress in the back of the escalade and crash in there.

If push comes to shove I will just put my infatable mattress in the back of the escalade and crash in there.



I would!

Cary, as long as i am not playing I am down for that......have you all worked out the travel plans... if someone wants to stretch out i am planning on leaving on thursday EARLY and i still don't have anyone sitting shotgun.

no vegas 4 me this year... just this one.

Well, I just got "Clearance" to attend.....

Now, I need to get registered (waiting list for pros?)
Get a flight, a car, a room..... :p





this is why you PAY first, then make plans(air/car/hotel) and lastly "get" permission :eek:

it totally ends any of the horrors you are now dealing with :D

the key is to do a vegas disc golf / ski trip in middle / memorial 10 day trip like i'm doing... only miss 6 days of work and get to play 6 days of golf and ski for 3&1/2 days...all for 1800 bucks for 3 people counting tournament entry fees,airfare,hotels,cars,lift tix,and 300 vegas spending money...
c'mon mike i know if i can afford it, you could afford it and to sponsor my trip just on your per diem :eek: :D

you better register now for golden state so you don't totally scam your way out any rematches in 2007 :eek: :eek:

keith

Looks like I'm on the waiting list too. :confused:

by the way also...
just throwing this out there for the "all the best should play together crowd"

27.5% of the masters field is 990 rated or higher :eek:

only 27.8 % of the open field is 990 rated or higher :p

so in theory if i play 5 shots per round OVER my rating and those masters people play "just at their rating i can hope for being last cash :eek:

Play Advanced, Keith. It's where your rating says you should play. :)

Glad I paid when I did.

Better to be on the fence then looking at the wrong side of it.

Well, I just got "Clearance" to attend.....

Now, I need to get registered (waiting list for pros?)
Get a flight, a car, a room..... :p





this is why you PAY first, then make plans(air/car/hotel) and lastly "get" permission :eek:

it totally ends any of the horrors you are now dealing with :D
<font color="blue">Yea, I normally would have pre-reg'd LONG AGO but It wasnt going to be possible until recently </font>

the key is to do a vegas disc golf / ski trip in middle <font color="blue">oh yea, I heard they got about 3" the other day </font> /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif <font color="red"> THIS is real snow </font> (http://www.mtbachelor.com/winter/services/dor) :D/ memorial 10 day trip like i'm doing... only miss 6 days of work and get to play 6 days of golf and ski for 3&1/2 days...all for 1800 bucks for 3 people counting tournament entry fees,airfare,hotels,cars,lift tix,and 300 vegas spending money...
c'mon mike i know if i can afford it, you could afford it and to sponsor my trip just on your per diem :eek: :D
<font color="blue">Whats a per diem? Im self employed... ;) </font>

you better register now for golden state so you don't totally scam your way out any rematches in 2007 :eek: :eek:
<font color="blue">Cant make Golden State this year. Ill save my arm for Beaver State Fling and then I have the KOA to run in NorCal the following weekend </font>

keith

ski trip is in winter park, colorado where they have so much snow that it pushes cars of the road trying to get there :D

you should always pre reg because you can always get your money back if you don't go for the most part, but you can't always get in if you wait :eek:

i know you're self employed, hence my comment as you can "pay" youself as much as you want per day :D

if you don't get in off the wait list i won't get a chance to crush you til '08 unless you make either vegas event :D

keith

ski trip is in winter park, colorado where they have so much snow that it pushes cars of the road trying to get there :D

<font color="blue">Mt.Bachelor & Mt Hood have the most snow in the nation.
We still have 117" and havn't had snow in over a week.. :D

Enjoy Colorado, they are trying to catch up /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
:D
</font>
keith

To help the event staff out I decided to highlight the following PRO PLAYERS that are not current with the PDGA (as of 1/22/07). You MUST be a current PDGA member in order to play in this event. If you are not current by February 1st you risk losing your spot in the event. I know there are plenty of people on that waiting list just waiting for you to not renew!

PDGA Renewal Information (http://www.pdga.com/renew/) can be found with the link provided. Please renew immediately so we can avoid problems later.

87 out of 187 PROS ARE NOT CURRENT = 47%

<font color="red"> Open Field </font>
17502 | Ari Agnasan
15142 | Mike Bachman
21310 | Patrick Blake
25325 | Patrick Blazek
26416 | Phillip Brathwaithe
10628 | Steve Brinster
17135 | Bradd Brotz
19987 | Matt Buono
9434 | David Dollar
14686 | Brian Donahue
14609 | Micah Dorius
13898 | Mike Downes
12626 | David Feldberg
25447 | Ken Franks
25028 | Joshua Gerth
9293 | Timmy Gill
24321 | Ryan Gwillim
17270 | Scott Howard
28903 | Karl Johan H�j Nybo
10749 | Jeff Jacquart
7495 | Avery Jenkins
17683 | Chris Kirby
26786 | Chris Lane
17682 | Jeff Layland
24341 | Cale Leiviska
5787 | Craig Leyva
21909 | Zak Martin
14697 | Charles Matheson
23516 | Steve Mills
13651 | David Munk
16824 | Carlo Pelg
9208 | Miguel Ramos III
6138 | Mike Randolph
14349 | Andrew Rich
4667 | Bamba Rico
4666 | Steve Rico
30296 | Robert Ryan
16799 | Chris Schmidt
6840 | Barry Schultz
9941 | Michael Shaw
4034 | George Smith
18802 | Julian Valdez
24784 | Ben Vosper
24065 | Matthew Warren
27434 | William Wilson

<font color="red">Pro Women </font>
18302 | Teresa Berringer
15638 | Lesli Demark
17495 | Valarie Jenkins
16594 | Angela Tschiggfrie
22056 | Erin White

<font color="red"> Pro Masters</font>
26903 | Jack Adams
3599 | Jeff Burns
18881 | John Chinnery
27395 | David Donnadieu
5936 | Harold Hampton
16874 | Rob Hansen
12338 | Jerry Harrison
5824 | Robby Hendrick
9009 | Pete Johnson
12873 | Steve Johnston
19730 | Kent La Gree
7803 | Billy Lane
2607 | Joe Mela
3115 | Robert Montes
7518 | Linc Morgan
3396 | Jim Myers
29164 | Michael Odom
10759 | Lance Plummer
7761 | Markham Reed
10138 | Rory Self
12847 | Russell Shelton
13771 | Ron Silliman
2632 | Rick Voakes
21127 | Zach Walker
3315 | Derek Warner
2021 | Robbie Wilson

<font color="red">Women Pro Masters </font>
7646 | Sheila Kirkham
9519 | Lisa Warner

<font color="red">Pro Grandmasters </font>
2750 | Randy Dearwester
962 | David Greenwell
5085 | Leroy Jenkins
1471 | Kurt Lampkin
99 | Glenn Triemstra
6998 | Ernie Valdez

<font color="red">Women Pro Grandmasters</font>
19150 | Kathy Hardyman
5408 | Sharon Jenkins

<font color="red">Senior Grandmasters</font>
5198 | John Tallent

To help the event staff out I decided to highlight the following AM PLAYERS that are not current with the PDGA (as of 1/22/07). You MUST be a current PDGA member in order to play in this event. If you are not current by February 1st you risk losing your spot in the event. I know there are plenty of people on that waiting list just waiting for you to not renew!

PDGA Renewal Information (http://www.pdga.com/renew/) can be found with the link provided. Please renew immediately so we can avoid problems later.


28 out of 137 AMATEURS ARE NOT CURRENT = 20%

<font color="red">Advanced Men</font>
16730 | Barton Erickson
25716 | Chris Givans
27731 | Scott Hoffman
30118 | Dan'l Langer
17103 | Dan Michler
17689 | Ryan Mickelson
10670 | Justin Romito
29064 | Will Schusterick
24603 | David Taylor Jr
26796 | Justin Wasia

<font color="red">Advanced Women</font>
27792 | Christina Brow

<font color="red">Advanced Masters </font>
17694 | Mike Blair
15907 | Dave Clapp
27517 | Greg Erickson
21701 | John Hansen
26533 | Bruce Johnson
| Keith Nielsen
14540 | Rhett Stroh
14742 | Alan Vaughn

<font color="red">Advanced Grandmasters</font>
27516 | Bruce Erickson

<font color="red">Intermediate</font>
20552 | Ben Boylan Jr
25423 | Conner Loes
29263 | Corey Patton
29063 | Dud Schusterick
| Edgar Spracklen
14713 | Topher Toring
16337 | Brian Vymola

<font color="red">Intermediate Women</font>
19717 | Laurie Stroh

To help the event staff out I decided to highlight the following PRO PLAYERS that are not current with the PDGA (as of 1/22/07). You MUST be a current PDGA member in order to play in this event. If you are not current by February 1st you risk losing your spot in the event. I know there are plenty of people on that waiting list just waiting for you to not renew!

PDGA Renewal Information (http://www.pdga.com/renew/) can be found with the link provided. Please renew immediately so we can avoid problems later.

87 out of 187 PROS ARE NOT CURRENT = 47%

<font color="red"> Open Field </font>
17502 | Ari Agnasan
15142 | Mike Bachman
21310 | Patrick Blake
25325 | Patrick Blazek
26416 | Phillip Brathwaithe
10628 | Steve Brinster
17135 | Bradd Brotz
19987 | Matt Buono
9434 | David Dollar
14686 | Brian Donahue
14609 | Micah Dorius
13898 | Mike Downes
12626 | David Feldberg
25447 | Ken Franks
25028 | Joshua Gerth
9293 | Timmy Gill
24321 | Ryan Gwillim
17270 | Scott Howard
28903 | Karl Johan H�j Nybo
10749 | Jeff Jacquart
7495 | Avery Jenkins
17683 | Chris Kirby
26786 | Chris Lane
17682 | Jeff Layland
24341 | Cale Leiviska
5787 | Craig Leyva
21909 | Zak Martin
14697 | Charles Matheson
23516 | Steve Mills
13651 | David Munk
16824 | Carlo Pelg
9208 | Miguel Ramos III
6138 | Mike Randolph
14349 | Andrew Rich
4667 | Bamba Rico
4666 | Steve Rico
30296 | Robert Ryan
16799 | Chris Schmidt
6840 | Barry Schultz
9941 | Michael Shaw
4034 | George Smith
18802 | Julian Valdez
24784 | Ben Vosper
24065 | Matthew Warren
27434 | William Wilson

<font color="red">Pro Women </font>
18302 | Teresa Berringer
15638 | Lesli Demark
17495 | Valarie Jenkins
16594 | Angela Tschiggfrie
22056 | Erin White

<font color="red"> Pro Masters</font>
26903 | Jack Adams
3599 | Jeff Burns
18881 | John Chinnery
27395 | David Donnadieu
5936 | Harold Hampton
16874 | Rob Hansen
12338 | Jerry Harrison
5824 | Robby Hendrick
9009 | Pete Johnson
12873 | Steve Johnston
19730 | Kent La Gree
7803 | Billy Lane
2607 | Joe Mela
3115 | Robert Montes
7518 | Linc Morgan
3396 | Jim Myers
29164 | Michael Odom
10759 | Lance Plummer
7761 | Markham Reed
10138 | Rory Self
12847 | Russell Shelton
13771 | Ron Silliman
2632 | Rick Voakes
21127 | Zach Walker
3315 | Derek Warner
2021 | Robbie Wilson

<font color="red">Women Pro Masters </font>
7646 | Sheila Kirkham
9519 | Lisa Warner

<font color="red">Pro Grandmasters </font>
2750 | Randy Dearwester
962 | David Greenwell
5085 | Leroy Jenkins
1471 | Kurt Lampkin
99 | Glenn Triemstra
6998 | Ernie Valdez

<font color="red">Women Pro Grandmasters</font>
19150 | Kathy Hardyman
5408 | Sharon Jenkins

<font color="red">Senior Grandmasters</font>
5198 | John Tallent



And a bunch of those people used the "24 Tour Spots" as well.

That is LAME...........
Ill be calling everyone on that list that I have a number for to give them C#ap...Ricos, Davery Jenkberg & others... :p

Then there are those who sign up and then ask for the money back when they cant go.............As a TD I dont like that practice :(

My plane ticket gets more expensive everyday... :p

Oh Yea....Teresas (FPO) is spelled "Be <font color="red">LL </font>inger"..."LL's" not "RR's" :D

Since when can they give your spot away for not being current before the event? Last year they had a paid PDGA official taking renewals. I understand them not wanting to do that again, but what other reasons did they raise renewal fees?

Do they even have a right to do that? I think it is complete BS. I dont like it when rules are made up on the fly.

As a TD, how could you have the heart to do that? The people that pre-registered made your life easier. Now you are just going to kick them out of the tourney for basically nothing. Does not seem right at to me.

Sorry that turned into a rant...I dont usually like to do that. :D

I imagine many of these players have submitted their renewals to the PDGA and that the renewals have not been fully processed yet.

The rules say you have to be a member to play an NT event. They don't say you have to be current four weeks before the event to play.

Since when can they give your spot away for not being current before the event? Last year they had a paid PDGA official taking renewals. I understand them not wanting to do that again, but what other reasons did they raise renewal fees?

Do they even have a right to do that? I think it is complete BS. I dont like it when rules are made up on the fly.

As a TD, how could you have the heart to do that? The people that pre-registered made your life easier. Now you are just going to kick them out of the tourney for basically nothing. Does not seem right at to me.

Sorry that turned into a rant...I dont usually like to do that. :D



I coundn't agree more with Cary. I have until March 1st to become current.

If I'm taken of the list because I'm not current 4 weeks before the event, I hope your prepared to refund me for all expenses I have already paid for.

I have a problem with this too. Is each individual on the list going to be contacted and told to renew? Not all PDGA members are DISCussion board junkies.

Also they may have just got done with holiday shopping, put the Memorial on a credit card and need to wait a few weeks to add this year's higher PDGA membership fee.

I support the PDGA and happily paid the higher dues this year...it's worth it to me. I love the Memorial and am so glad to be going again to such a wonderful and well-run tournement. But making players be current four weeks before the event is no where in PDGA rules. Some members can't renew online and there it would be hard for a membership to be processed by mail in that time. It concerns me if people really do get dropped even though they ponied up the higher fee (entry fee vs. PDGA fee) early because the Memorial was a priority. It seems too easy to arbitrarily drop some players and not others in this process. At the very least, the date to be current by should be moved back to 1-2 weeks before the event and all non-members should be contacted via email or phone if they are really going to do this.

My $0.02

-MADMAX

This is a good problem to have...It's AWESOME that the Memorial is such a great event that we have this problem of filling nearly 2 months prior to the event. The sport is growing yay!!!

Yes it would suck if they have to release some people due to not being current but if you know your going, you know you have to be current....GIT'ER DONE!!!!!

Here's the full story.

Danny asked me to send out an e-mail to every single player that isn't current asking them to get renewed. He wanted to stress the urgency so that we could people renewed so the event could run that much smoother.

We then discussed the timing and I mentioned how the PDGA typically does a batch process for the renewals. For instance, if you mail in on day X, you might not get fully processed until X+6 because you just missed that week's batch. The deadline was set on that specific day for that reason.

An e-mail WILL be going to every single person that is not current (provided they have one). The intent is not to 'screw' someone out of their spot in the event but to ensure they are current PDGA members. As it's been stated, you MUST be a current PDGA member to participate in NTs or A-Tiers.

I think this is also to help avoid potential mix ups later. Let's say person Mr. T mails in his renewal to the PDGA on Feb 26th. It gets there 3 or 4 days later but MISSES the batch process for that entire week. Now Mr T shows up at the event and proclaims, "I'm renewed, I sent it in over a week ago!" Then the event says..."Well, it doesn't show you're current here so you either can renew right now or you can not participate."

Does that sound all too familiar? It should because every weekend of the year TDs are put in that awkward predicament. Really, it call be avoided by just renewing long before the event rolls around.

Anyway - I'm not trying to cause drama amongst anyone - Danny really just wants people to be renewed so it's one less thing for him and his staff to worry about.

I posted the below and then saw Terry's post. Sounds like you're all doing everything you can to do it right. Keep up the good work and hopefully this will help get renewals in earlier in future years.

Obviously you need to be current to play an A-Tier or NT. It's just that the "rule" of being current a month early were not explained well in advance. That's my problem (even though I'm current and excited to go myself).

I do agree that it's cool it's filled so early and this is even a topic of discussion...but let's be fair to those who got signed up first. If the proverbial "they" want to change or add a rule, do it in advance...maybe before next year starts.

Also...if you're not current, get off your duff and get you membership fees in so you get to play...it'd suck to lose out on playing the Memorial on a technicality, even if you think it's unfair.

-MADMAX

I renewed my wife and I 10 days ago via the online PDGA store. So however much longer it takes for us to show up as current is however long it takes the PDGA to process memberships.

I wasn't worried about it until now.

Thanks for the explanation Terry.

I will renew my membership online within the next couple weeks...

I renewed weeks ago threw the PDGA store as well...........So as soon as the PDGA processes my renewal I will be good to go!!! See you guys in just over a month!!!

Here's the full story.

Danny asked me to send out an e-mail to every single player that isn't current asking them to get renewed. He wanted to stress the urgency so that we could people renewed so the event could run that much smoother.

We then discussed the timing and I mentioned how the PDGA typically does a batch process for the renewals. For instance, if you mail in on day X, you might not get fully processed until X+6 because you just missed that week's batch. The deadline was set on that specific day for that reason.

An e-mail WILL be going to every single person that is not current (provided they have one). The intent is not to 'screw' someone out of their spot in the event but to ensure they are current PDGA members. As it's been stated, you MUST be a current PDGA member to participate in NTs or A-Tiers.

I think this is also to help avoid potential mix ups later. Let's say person Mr. T mails in his renewal to the PDGA on Feb 26th. It gets there 3 or 4 days later but MISSES the batch process for that entire week. Now Mr T shows up at the event and proclaims, "I'm renewed, I sent it in over a week ago!" Then the event says..."Well, it doesn't show you're current here so you either can renew right now or you can not participate."

Does that sound all too familiar? It should because every weekend of the year TDs are put in that awkward predicament. Really, it call be avoided by just renewing long before the event rolls around.

Anyway - I'm not trying to cause drama amongst anyone - Danny really just wants people to be renewed so it's one less thing for him and his staff to worry about.



Hey Terry , someone just asked me if the Pro division will be more than 110 players ?

Hey Terry , someone just asked me if the Pro division will be more than 110 players ?


Unfortunately I don't know. Danny and Sue are getting all of the final numbers in place for what each division will have. I'm sorry I can't answer that for sure and I don't know if Danny and Sue will be able to until some of the waiting list details are taken care of.

Ter

Hey Terry , someone just asked me if the Pro division will be more than 110 players ?


Unfortunately I don't know. Danny and Sue are getting all of the final numbers in place for what each division will have. I'm sorry I can't answer that for sure and I don't know if Danny and Sue will be able to until some of the waiting list details are taken care of.

Ter



Good enough..........Thanks !!!!

I signed up with the PDGA the day after Christmas and it was processed on Jan 12.

If you renewed your PDGA membership anytime in the past few days just hang tight until Thursday or Friday. That's when the next batch update will go through. You don't have to panic or call the PDGA.

Thanks!

What If I renewed the 1st week in January online??? Should I be worried yet???

gotta give em til the 15th at least. It's not their fault that it takes a while to register online. Unless it were completely automated, as in, you pay, you are immediately current, it seems you have to give these people some time.

Those who waited too long do not get the privilege of security that those who are registered early get. Lots of tournaments are opening their registration in January, and it's getting ridiculous that you have to register for a bunch of A Tiers in January. Who has a surplus of cash in January? I don't.

As a result I can't go to the Virginia Open. Too bad. I would have gladly paid for it if it weren't 5 months away. I also need to register for Marshall Street by the end of Feb.

Craziness I tell you.

I find it interesting that only 20% of the registered Ams haven't paid their dues, yet almost half of the pro players haven't.

I find it interesting that only 20% of the registered Ams haven't paid their dues, yet almost half of the pro players haven't.



spoken by someone who has probably never been a td :D

it's the same way with "most" tournament entries...ams ALWAYS send thier stuff in early and pros whine about geting shut out of the tournament because it filled with ams

pretty much at most events now-a-days that are pro-am...

if you are a pro and you want to play, you better sign up early

keith

I find it interesting that only 20% of the registered Ams haven't paid their dues, yet almost half of the pro players haven't.


The Pro registration costs a lot more than the Am registration. Maybe that has a little something to do with it? That is the reason why I haven't renewed yet.

The Pro registration costs a lot more than the Am registration

and what benefits do the Pros get for that extra $$$$$????? :confused:

thats what I thought

they get paid in Cash... rather than overpriced plastic :eek:

Thats not a benefit...Thats the difference between pro and am.

Sorry to carry on this drift, but....

Is that a benefit they receive by paying more to renew? No.
Ams also have the opportunity to get paid in cash. That is not an exclusive benefit one receives by paying the pro renewal fee.

you're silly. Sure sounds like a benefit to me.

Sure, call it a benefit if you would like. But you also have that benefit. Is there anything stopping you from playing pro (and for cash), if you wanted? NO! Ams also receive this "benefit".

So, what benefit do Pros receive by paying a larger renewal fee?

Correct me if I am wrong, which more often than not I am, but if I accept cash would I not have to register as Pro next time.

I think there are about 47 other threads going on right now about pro vs. am and PDGA fees and benefits. Maybe y'all could take that off-topic discussion to one of those and let this one be about The Memorial.

Please? :p

So, what benefit do Pros receive by paying a larger renewal fee?



Absolutely nothing bro.

We get the priveledge of paying for entry fees and sending the PDGA MORE money in the '07 season.

I think there are about 47 other threads going on right now about pro vs. am and PDGA fees and benefits. Maybe y'all could take that off-topic discussion to one of those and let this one be about The Memorial.

Please? :p



It seems to be the biggest topic about the Memorial right now.

Agreed.

On topic:

I'm pi$$ed! I was waiting for payday to enter, and online reg closed the day before I was going to register! Oh well, there is always next year. And I will have a better time at BG because I won't be terribly broke. Have fun in sunny AZ.

I finally got off my lazy arse and registered and the next morning, online was closed.

Talk about being a being lucky.

Sunny 'Zona, take me away from this foot of snow!

I find it interesting that only 20% of the registered Ams haven't paid their dues, yet almost half of the pro players haven't.



spoken by someone who has probably never been a td :D

keith



Actually, I used to TD events 20+ years ago. :D

I find it interesting that only 20% of the registered Ams haven't paid their dues, yet almost half of the pro players haven't.



spoken by someone who has probably never been a td :D

keith



Actually, I used to TD events 20+ years ago. :D



over 20 years ago there was no am division right? :D
pro or go home :eek:

I find it interesting that only 20% of the registered Ams haven't paid their dues, yet almost half of the pro players haven't.



spoken by someone who has probably never been a td :D

keith



Actually, I used to TD events 20+ years ago. :D



over 20 years ago there was no am division right? :D
pro or go home :eek:

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We were all grouped into 1 big giant mess of players back then.

I started playing in 1978 and just recently joined the PDGA after so many years of playing. Looking forward to meeting everyone on the Tour, playing the entire season for the 1st time in my life and qualify for Worlds.

Disckgolf

They offered amnesty if you didn't see the benefits of being a pro.

if you didn't see the benefits of being a pro

that is the question WHAT BENEFITS?????

Pros don't have to wait in the plastic line.

Pros get to go home early

Playing Pro sounds "cooler"

Sometimes you get that guy on your card that is all "PROed" out and has the big bag, 75 discs, Innova chair, umbrella, hat, shirt, water bottle, shoes, socks, protective cup, sunglasses, watch, another water bottle, and a crappy game.


Those are benefits right?

You're making me want to pay more just to be on his card!!!!
I'll fork the money over.. What are these guys crying about?

Then benefit is being part of disc golf's big picture.
The P.D.G.A. is doing a great job of growing the sport. We are
growing faster than most other sports.
People here complain and complain. No real ideas for improvement.

You are good at a sport but not the best. Stop crying.

You just listed zero (0) exclusive benefits that pros receive by paying a higher renewal fee.

The idea for improvement is to lower the renewal (and 1st-timer reg) fee. More people will be more likely to buy a cheaper membership. More members will better attract a national sponsor.

Another idea for improvement is to offer those who pay a higher renewal fee something in return for paying that higher renewal fee.

Maaan i can't wait!!!! Its going to be off the HOOK

Can't wait either. Just got my flight.

You just listed zero (0) exclusive benefits that pros receive by paying a higher renewal fee.

The idea for improvement is to lower the renewal (and 1st-timer reg) fee. More people will be more likely to buy a cheaper membership. More members will better attract a national sponsor.

Another idea for improvement is to offer those who pay a higher renewal fee something in return for paying that higher renewal fee.



he is RIGHT...dont ignore these ideas.

Maaan i can't wait!!!! Its going to be off the HOOK



Ill go ahead and second that!!! Oh and Robbie can you teach me to throw that 500ft Hyzer while we are out there??? :eek:

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Can you teach me to throw that 500ft Hyzer while we are out there??? :eek:



Sure thing. Bring me an inflatable mattress (as I will otherwise be sleeping on a floor all weekend) and I will teach you (to throw 500 ft).

You just listed zero (0) exclusive benefits that pros receive by paying a higher renewal fee.

The idea for improvement is to lower the renewal (and 1st-timer reg) fee. More people will be more likely to buy a cheaper membership. More members will better attract a national sponsor.





National Sponsor? For all you guys concerned about the over priced renewal fee... I hear the Tampax Open is coming soon.

Why do we need a "national" sponsor. I think Disc Golf is big enough. There are tournaments every weekend. What do you want? More Payout? ... It would be nice to get 10 DX cheetahs instead of 2.

What thread is this?

"Due to contractual obligations with the PDGA, the AZDGC must hold
50 player slots open for qualifying National Tour Pro's for up to two weeks before the start of this event." This is what the entry form says.
I don't see 50 National tour pros on the registration list, yet it's full.???
I know National tour events are only required to save 24 spots but it does say 50 on the entry form.
:confused: :confused:

My buddy, Jason Hansen, was 12th on the waiting list when the pre-reg'd list was 187. Now there's 201 and he's not on the list.

Please tell me your gonna expand the field a wee bit and allow 210 or 220 pros. That would make an even sweeter pro purse.

"Due to contractual obligations with the PDGA, the AZDGC must hold
50 player slots open for qualifying National Tour Pro's for up to two weeks before the start of this event." This is what the entry form says.
I don't see 50 National tour pros on the registration list, yet it's full.???
I know National tour events are only required to save 24 spots but it does say 50 on the entry form.
:confused: :confused:



Hey Sug....looks like your in.....Im not! :( :(

Oh well, In my case it was a long shot...

By the time my schedule opened up it was too late, nomally I would have entered the day it was available... :cool:

Res Reading Rot in.

Right Reorge?

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The reason I said that is because I'm driving with Ray Johnson and he isn't in yet. Greg Barsby didn't get in yet either.

Any maps of the tournament course layouts yet?

Deano... :cool:

Any maps of the tournament course layouts yet?

Deano... :cool:



Good Luck Deano......wish I was going there too. :(

Deano,
Dano and I are finalizing the maps with Barley now. may take a little while but we will have an overall map up, then hole by hole maps up some time after. Barley is putting every extra hour he has into creating those for us( probably to the detriment of his golf game). This is in addition to designing the logo for the Memorial, setting up sponsor signs and numerous other jobs he has helped with to make this the best Memorial yet.
Just wanted to give Barley props ( in addition to answering your question) for his dedication and hard work; thanks
Gaff

By the way, sunny and 71 today. course is playing great!

Hey Folks I need to revisit the renewal before Feb 1st issue. I renewed online today, my first question is am I still ok to play in the Memorial? I had my priorities straight for this tournament. 1st paycheck, entry fee, so I KNOW I have a spot. 2nd paycheck, Airline tickets, so I know I can get there. Feb 15th paycheck PDGA renewal, because out of the 3 this third option is going to be there whenever I have the money for it before the tournament. Instead I got a post on my home town disc club website from MADMAX that we needed to get this done, so I got on and did it today (after borrowing 50 dollars from my mom, 30 years old and borrowing from mom how embarassing). I never received an e-mail that said anything about it. If I would have then it would have been a different story. Please let me know if I am in jeopardy of losing my spot.

Thanks
Scott Hoffman 27731 (I hope)

You will be fine scott, we are sending out email letters to those whom we have addresses for, we will contact the others any way we can.
The pdga office is working hard to process your memberships.
You wont be dropped without at least a notification.
Gaff

Not trying to start trouble here, but the PDGA sanctioing agreement requires the TD to accept PDGA memberships and hand out soft-cards. How can people be dropped from pre-reg with this requirement in place?

How can people be dropped from pre-reg with this requirement in place?




Devils advocate: If an event is only pre-reg and sells out to players who will be current before the event, the TD would not be expected to renew them at the event. Now, certainly TDs should be open to signing up new or renewing members who happen to be at the event but not entered. That doesn't mean players should be dropped from pre-reg if not renewed yet, just that they take care of it before the event.

That doesn't mean players should be dropped from pre-reg if not renewed yet, just that they take care of it before the event.



I agree 100% Chuck

Thanks Gaff, maps are great! No hurry,they are nice to look at when biding time before the trip. There are only a few hole changes from last years,right?

Kris, you gonna make Huntsville this year? It will be an 'A' tier with NT money!!!

Deano... :cool:

Is the registration closed? or is there still spots for tour card holders?

day late, 140 dolla sort.

Tee-Minus 33 days

I can't wait to get to this event!

Does anybody know of a decent hotel in the area. I can't find anything under $150.00 or more a night!

MLB Spring Training is going on at the time, so that's what it'll take to get a room, unfortunately.

Where is the waiting list posted at?

Deano...

http://motel6.com

$72.19 USD / night

6848 E CAMELBACK RD

A closer, cheaper Motel 6 (http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=1315&NOA=&aYr=&aMo=&aDa=&dYr=&dMo=&dDa=&BTR=M6ProximityResults.aspx?searchtype=AD&CP=&TA=&redi=)
I just booked a room for $60 Thursday, $65 Sat/Sun. This place is just a few blocks from Vista Del Camino.

Motel 6 has become a staple crash pad for the annual Tour de Rizbee. It ain't fancy, but it fits the need.

I find that the extremely noisy air conditioners at Motel6 are a blesing because they block out the road-noise that the paper-thin walls let through.

Can't wait for this. My first time in arizona. Only competitor from Canada. I can't wait for the warmth.

I find that the extremely noisy air conditioners at Motel6 are a blesing because they block out the road-noise that the paper-thin walls let through.


...and the sound of my snoring! :D

I can't believe I am the only NC player representing!

Is there anyone interested in splitting a room for this event. It will be from Wednesday night to Monday morning? It will be about $200.00 each.

Oh yea sure you are going to Phoenix...did you realize that this is a tournament...a big one....and it is out of town Craig?

What part of kiss my "SEEWARE" do I need to explain!(No offense Chris)

I'm in dude, how about you?

Is there a Pro waiting list posted anywhere?

Is there a Pro waiting list posted anywhere?



I don't believe one is POSTED anywhere. I am pretty sure that there will be an additional pre-registration update coming pretty soon. I'm waiting on Dan to get it to me and it will get posted immediately after I receive it. Give it another day or two.

Let's put it this way ... too many people shouldn't get your their hopes up. I know the fields aren't expanding by 50 people or anything crazy like that. It will probably be only a handful more.

Ter

That doesn't mean players should be dropped from pre-reg if not renewed yet, just that they take care of it before the event.



I agree 100% Chuck



My turn for "Devils Advocate"

If a player calls him/herself a PRO....and this is "How they make a living" as Ive been told.....

WHY wouldn't renewing PDGA membership be the FIRST thing done each year?? :confused:

You dont wait for your DL to expire to renew that.....

Should we also wait to run out of TP before we decide to buy some more :o

IF I were a TOP PRO then maybe it would be more of a priority.....to me.. :)

But then I signed up for 5 years...... :p
:D

IMO - If you have to be a member to play..THEN you should be a member to be allowed to sign up....OR be given the opportunity to sign up when registering...(Pain for the TD, I understand that)
:D

If that's the first event a pro is playing "to make a living," renewing before the event is all that's necessary versus the beginning of the year. Correct, Mr. Devil? :p

As long as you renew prior to the event, that's all that matters. It's when someone does not renew and causes a headache for the TD that is the problem. Whether you make a living playing events or it is just a hobby does not matter!

Rumor has it there was a manattee spotting at the fountain course.

If that's the first event a pro is playing "to make a living," renewing before the event is all that's necessary versus the beginning of the year. Correct, Mr. Devil? :p



Ah..BUT if the requirement was that you needed to be a member to REGISTER...none of this would be an issue....

It also helps to be a TOP PLAYER then you can just be "forgiven" and get in anyway...right!

Ill NEVER name names....(anyone could easily research it themselves).........BUT somebody got the SHAFT from more than 1 of these players, Ill bet :eek:
:(

Rumor has it there was a manattee spotting at the fountain course.



Its dead by now!!!
:eek:
:D

Does that mean we are getting Manattee times?

Hi everyone,

Getting some great feedback on the SuperColor Buzzz-SS (http://www.sportdiscs.com/catalog/item/1688761/4138391.htm) Memorial fundraisers! This version of the Buzzz is a straight to turnover mid in the ESP plastic. Not sure how many we'll have left at the event so I'd grab them now if I were you.

Hi everyone,

Getting some great feedback on the SuperColor Buzzz-SS (http://www.sportdiscs.com/catalog/item/1688761/4138391.htm) Memorial fundraisers! This version of the Buzzz is a straight to turnover mid in the ESP plastic. Not sure how many we'll have left at the event so I'd grab them now if I were you.



Those look Awesome !!!!!!!

Just wanted to ask if there is anything like Crystal Challenger Mini's available ? Or even Crystal Buzzz Mini's ? I was just asked this.

Are you staying at the host hotel?

I'm not really staying anywhere yet. I found a Motel 6 but its not close to the course. My roomy is kinda over committed on staying with people, so I'm trying to find an alternitive. I dont mind paying for a decent place, I just want to water down the cost a little!

Friends,

We have been trying diligently to gain more housing for the players coming to Scottsdale for The Memorial. I never realized how much "high-end" lodging there is there, but these are the venues that are contacting me (via the Convention & Visitors Bureau) interested in our business.

So here's a question...
Would any group of dg'ers be interested in staying at some top-shelf resorts for the event? I've been given some proposals for blocks of rooms, and the rates are approx. $250 per night.

Here are the places http://www.resortsuites.com/ or
http://www.copperwynd.com

I understand that is very steep for our crowd, but thought I'd ping the audience anyway to see if we might be able to get a couple travel groups together to fill at least 6 rooms.

Please respond here to inform, or, as always, you could e-mail me at [email protected] or call directly 215.913.0569.

Thanks, and we'll see you in the desert.
John D.

+++++++++++++++++

I got a room @ Best western for 59.99/night for 5 nights.

or... the same price as one night at one of those other places.

I'd be interested if we had enough people.

I'm open to lodging suggestions!

Red Roof Inn Airport. Tempe.

$84.99. External entrances means not having a bazillion people traipse through the lobby to your "2 person" room.

[/QUOTE]Those look Awesome !!!!!!!

Just wanted to ask if there is anything like Crystal Challenger Mini's available ? Or even Crystal Buzzz Mini's ? I was just asked this.

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Hi quick,

No CryZtal minis, just Mini SuperColor Ultra-Stars will be available.

I hope there be portable restroom facilities at both courses this year.

Last year there was only one restroom available at Fountain Hills and it was between Hole 18 and Hole 1 so there was absolutely no place to go during the three + hour round.

It would be nice if there were some portables at the Vista course as well. There is really only one restroom on the course, two if you count running into Dukes. I think there is one near hole four, but it is too far away to use during the round.

"Due to contractual obligations with the PDGA, the AZDGC must hold
50 player slots open for qualifying National Tour Pro's for up to two weeks before the start of this event." This is what the entry form says.
I don't see 50 National tour pros on the registration list, yet it's full.???
I know National tour events are only required to save 24 spots but it does say 50 on the entry form.
:confused: :confused:



Hey Sug....looks like your in.....Im not! :( :(

Oh well, In my case it was a long shot...





:eek:

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I hope there be portable restroom facilities at both courses this year.

Last year there was only one restroom available at Fountain Hills and it was between Hole 18 and Hole 1 so there was absolutely no place to go during the three + hour round.

It would be nice if there were some portables at the Vista course as well. There is really only one restroom on the course, two if you count running into Dukes. I think there is one near hole four, but it is too far away to use during the round.



c'mon it's only a national tour and you have tee times..
pee first and then don't drink for 3+ hours :D

no worries restrooms have already been ordered for fountain
Gaff