So, now that the tourney is the weekend after DGLO, what will the qualifier's be this year? I definitely plan on returning for my last as I missed out last year.

They are being finalized as we speak. It will be a crunch for the qualification process, but should come off without a hitch.

Come on...what's the big holdup? Not trying to be pushy, just excited about trying to plan my tourney schedule and possibly qualify. I'm up here in massachusetts where the PDGA events are not so plentiful and careful planning for trips is necessary.

When will the 07 site be up and running?

AM Worlds Thread (http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=TournamentInfo&Number=6067 15&page=3&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=all)

hmmm... that sure looked like the amWorlds thread to me...
happy I'm less than an hour from the toboggan course for the week-of qualifying this year...

Yep, that is the World's thread. This is the AmNats thread.

BG Ams will be a qualifier.
DGLO will be a qualifier.
Loco at the Mills' AM1 champ will get a spot as well.

I'm sure there will be other events, but these are all I know for certain. I would bet that the Memorial is a qualifier. Also, players can always qualify the week of, which is the week after DGLO. These rounds start during the week of June 11th. We are hoping to get a good weekly rate at area hotels for players to stay for DGLO and AmNats.

I've read that Lombard in IL will be a qualifier as well.
I hope Davenport (River Cities Rumble) will be too.
Either way, I'm there.

ok, what does it take for a PDGA event to become an AM nationals qualifier? Is it too late for such an attempt?

most A-tiers are qualifiers

They shoot for a good spread across the nation. If you have a bunch of A-tiers don't expect them all to be eligible. Some sparsely populated areas might have to go with a B-tier but usually the amount of people getting in from a B is less. This year could be a little different though, we'll see.

Last year at a B-Tier we had 15 or so qualify from Rockford. http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5687 Since the change of Am Nats this year Lombard will be a qualifier for 2007 & this year's Rockford event will be a 2008 qualifier.

Our series averaged over 50 Advanced players last year and Lombard had 56. I'd expect that to be about the same this year so about 10 to 12 players will qualify.

Check the forums for 2007 Illinois Open Series http://discontinuum.org/forums

This is just a rumor, but....

THere is a possibility that for BG Ams, the "20 spot maximum" will be lifted. That would mean that 20% of the 300+ Advanced field at BG AMs could qualify.

Again this is not confirmed.

I cannot confirm that rumor, but I heard the same thing from a most authoritative source.

So there's been awhile since any talk about Am Nationals. I qualified a few weeks ago and just sent in my registration.

Anyone know where it's best to fly into? Anyone know of good (decent but cheap) hotels or have room to put me up maybe? :D

The website is not updated yet (where does the time go :confused:), but here's the hotel information:

Fly into Detroit Metro (DTW - most options), or Flint (FNT - closer, less crowded)

If you're coming in for both DGLO and USADGC, I recommend:
The Kensington Inn (http://www.kensingtoninn.com/index.htm) (between Hudson Mills & Kensington)
Ask for the "$49 golf" rate.
517-548-3510
1-866-222-2122
email reservations: Kensingtonhowell@aol.com

Mention 'USADGC' for the $69/night rate.
Comfort Suites
28049 Wixom Rd.
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 504-5080

Last year at a B-Tier we had 15 or so qualify from Rockford. http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5687 Since the change of Am Nats this year Lombard will be a qualifier for 2007 & this year's Rockford event will be a 2008 qualifier.

Our series averaged over 50 Advanced players last year and Lombard had 56. I'd expect that to be about the same this year so about 10 to 12 players will qualify.

Check the forums for 2007 Illinois Open Series http://discontinuum.org/forums

We're going to qualify probably ten or twelve players, but we have a bunch of players prequalified, so it will probably bump down to 15th place or so.

Alright, just got my travel arrangements nailed down. Coming into Flint Thursday June 14th around noon, leaving Monday June 18th. Staying at the Comfort Suites in Wixom. Used the "USADGC" code for the $69/night rate and no problems. Can't wait for some Toboggan.... :cool:

So is anyone else actually going to this tourney?

When might the registration list be up? It'd be cool to know that I am actually signed up.

Any word on player's packs for this year? Or is that super secret Discraft hush-hush until the day of?

So is anyone else actually going to this tourney?

When might the registration list be up? It'd be cool to know that I am actually signed up.



Any word on player's packs for this year? Or is that super secret Discraft hush-hush until the day of?





We have already filled our vacancy at the Lacey Inn, without much advertising. We've had 11 requests for lodging, and there is still 3 1/2 weeks to go. That is the quickest we have ever filled, and this is the least advertising we have ever done. Any further requests will have to go onto a waiting list.

I wouldn't be concerned about the AM Nats turnout. There will be plenty of competition! Remember, there are still 7 A Tiers to be played that are qualifiers for this event, and June is in the heart of disc golf season. I would be very surprised if the turnout isn't bigger than years past, so have no fears about the numbers.

p.s...we still have 2 lodging openings for DGLO(floor space), but it appears we are full for Am Nats.

I qualified from BG, I wasnt planning on playing, but things changed and I was able to get work off but I cant find my registration form. How can I get another one? It says they have to arrive in the mail by june 7. So I dont have much time.

You can signup online- http://www.amnationals.com/shop/2007Reg.htm

See you there!

Nice wins the past two weeks dana!!!!!!! When are you heading up there? Me and al will be up there on thursday morning. In the new camper!! Where is the closest place to camp?

michigan.gov has a list of every campground in the state, you just have click around a lil bit

Staying at the Comfort Suites in Wixom.



Stayed here last year. Quick and easy access on and off the interstate. Probably 10 minutes from the course. Grocery store and food available right outside the parking lot.

Website (http://www.midgp.com) has been total revamped and updated.
Check out the hole/hole score cards for each player (last years scores right now).
Registration updated.

Come on you slackers, don't wait until the last minute to register (especially you 25+ MI folks who I know are going, but haven't PAID yet) :eek:

The new site looks great. Be sure to sign up now for Am Natiionals. DGLO has already filled for AM.1, you do not want to miss this major of an event. Go to www.amnationals.com (http://www.amnationals.com) and sign up today!

Peace,

Pad

prereg list is up...
looking forward to a DELUXE tournament, a major, against an elite field on an incredible piece of property...
legendary players packs, hospitality and repect for the players...
I'm gonna try to bring my best game because "best" seems to describe every part of this event...

moving from the sept to june dates meant less time for the hype and buzzz probably for this year, miss it and suffer the hype for next year starting in 3wks

esdubya posted some pretty pics- hope s'allright to beautify this threadbump propa
http://local101dg.com/images/Toboggan/hole12-scott.JPG http://local101dg.com/images/Toboggan/hole4-bob.JPG http://local101dg.com/images/Toboggan/hole6-josh.JPG

Wow nice website revamp Todd, looking goood.

Here (http://www.local101dg.com/) are some more course pictures on the Local 101 website. Go to 'courses' on the top menu and click 'Toboggan'. Get a preview of all 18 holes.

I'm in!
Two weeks to tee off!

So come out and play the AM Nats if you have qualified. If not, come out the week of and try (and/or play DGLO)!

Awesome players pack.
You get fed Thursday night, Fri, Sat, Sun. Yes, that's FOUR days (7 meals)!!!!! :eek:
One of the best courses around.
Great competition.
Some of the best trophies and payouts around as well.
Lizard games (including the dreaded SPEED GOLF)

Plenty of room thanks to Michigan's economy and gas prices.
I think everyone from MI is waiting until the DGLO to hand me their entrance fees. I wish they wouldn't. :mad:

Can't wait for this one! Is vitamin water sponsoring this year? My buddy who played last year said there was free vitamin water all over the course.

Thanks for all the hard work

No vitamin water this year (they've not sponsored almost anything his year).
However there will be plenty of beverages including the sports drink type.

The Coca Cola company bought Vitamin Water recently for a little over $4B. Sigh. How the heck can we connect with Coke?

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=3211909

anybody know jimmy bates?

Good luck to all those playing this year. Toboggan in those pictures looks mighty different than Toboggan in September. Much more "green" in June.
My words of advice: Don't play this course blind! Make sure you're there a day or two early to see/play this course.
Good Luck Wisconsin!

The registration deadline has been extended indefinitely. :cool:
If you have qualified and would like to play, please register at the Website (http://www.amnationals.com)

anyone know what the players pack is? or know what they gave away previsouly, i always see the am nats quadshocks.

I just qualified, and I am now pre-reged! I can't wait to see these legendary player packs I've heard so much about!

By the way Marnie and I would like to have everyone out Friday of the AM Nats (this includes all of our MI friends even if you are not in the tournament). We will be serving Hot Dogs and will have beverages *cough*keg*cough* for those of you who want them.
This "shin dig" will start approximately 1.5 hours after the last card is turned in on Friday afternoon.
We will playing golf, horseshoes, darts, and viewing some spectacular original oil on canvas paintings by Marnie White herself.
We also have a 10' fire pit that will probably get fired up that evening. We will also have all tee times available at the house as well.

I thought the first two days are grouped by rating?

I thought the first two days are grouped by rating?



That's right, I edited my post. Marnie and I were debating between Friday and Saturday. Friday won and I got confused. :D

Thanks, Todd. I can't wait to get out there. Any chance you'll have some of that beer you had out in Bowling Green? Don't know what it was called, but it was mighty fine.

Don't know if I'll have any of the Forete, but I can tell what store carries it. :D

Watch for Jake Newell, Jeremy Rusco, Brenden Hickmen, and Nate Martin...one of these guys could win this year!!

Watch for Jake Newell, Jeremy Rusco, Brenden Hickmen, and Nate Martin...one of these guys could win this year!!



No joke, if Newell can shoot a 56 once this weekend, he will have a very good chance.
I gotta go with my boy for back to back wins, Nic Spitler.

68 on the prereg now, w00t

watch for hamlin and monsma
think they're GRpeeps but they're msu'ers so Im callin them local lansingers...

Last chance for last chance qualifying tomorrow from 10-4.
FYI, a 915 rated round is only a 69.
Anyone can shoot that, right? :D :o

I hope. I was looking at the pre-reg list. At last, I see some playeres who might keep me out of DFL! :D

my money's on dana vicich

he's been playing some hot rounds lately

my money's on dana vicich

he's been playing some hot rounds lately



Definitely agree with your call there. Brian Miller is also a good bet after taking 4th last year.

Just wondering why this guy is playing Advanced after cashing in the Open div.
Brendan Hickman (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/playerstats.php?PDGANum=27689&year=2007)

Hopefully he didn't come all the way from OK to get turned away.

He also played DGLO last week. Interesting.

it says Nathan Martin and Tom Matesevac accepted cash as well...?
i thought you couldnt play Majors if you accepted $$$

Frequently, when someone turns down the cash, the person entering the data doesn't know about it. You could give the TD a heads up if you care. I don't care. It would be much more entertaining to me if a confused rookie pro were to win the thing than if he came all the way from oklahoma only to get turned away. :D

I'm pretty sure Tom Matesevac turned down the cash. He knows the rule.

I care because I'm jealous. I want to play Advanced again. :D
I don't really want to mess up someone's weekend tho. For someone with a full time job, a 3-day tournament ~500 miles away is quite an investment.

it says Nathan Martin and Tom Matesevac accepted cash as well...?



Nathan cashed at the Dynamic Discs event this year, but declined cash.

my money's on dana vicich
he's been playing some hot rounds lately



I agree.

Didn't get a chance to play with him at the Greater Milwaukee Open but talked to a few guys who did. Smooth player with plenty skills. Good Luck, Dana.

Good Luck to Patrick Byrd and Adrian Gutierrez, Jr. also.

Can Dana throw a long way with accuracy? That's all this course comes down to, being able to throw a long way with accuracy. It helps if you're a skinny youngster like Mills or AO, too. Those hills are tough on old, fat men. :D

anyone know what the players pack is? or know what they gave away previsouly, i always see the am nats quadshocks.



Last year:
- Tall "beverage" mug w/logo
- Clip-on watch w/logo
- ESP Torq (minus the -ue at the end of the name which was added to the next production)
- SuperColor Mini-Star

This is all I can remember. The watches were nice but I would never put it on my bag...don't want to lose it. One of the guys with us had his "clip" break.

I would consider all of the amenities of the weekend (beverages and food) part of the player pack also. Great job by the staff/volunteers/sponsors. LOCAL 101 Disc Golf Union sponsored a snack tent on Hole 12.

PLAY THE LIZARD GAMES! Lots of prizes and fun times.

It helps if you're a skinny youngster like Mills or AO, too. Those hills are tough on old, fat men. :D



No wonder I ran out of gas the last day!

What are the Lizard Games?

Ah yes the Local 101 Hospitality tent will also be in effect this weekend. Don't count out the player's meeting dinner tonight, that is always a very good meal and a fun time. Also Marnie White will be wo-manning the grill all weekend, and last year there were breakfast items available before your round.

I heard today that on top of dinner tonite breakfast and lunch will be provided fri, sat, & sun.

Good luck to everyone this weekend!!! Chances are you will see me running around out there as well!!! My money is on Ziggy BAGGER BAGGERSVILLE and SmurfBIZZLE if he can figure out how to play an entire round without wanting to kill himself!!!

Player pack this year:

Medium size disc golf bag with Am Nats logo embroidered, Hat, Two discs, Mini, big water bottle. I think that was it. Oh, a DVD of the 2006 Am Nationals.

According to the tour page, Ziggy's PDGA number is wrong and is listed as starting in the afternoon... :confused:

You're right...Ziggy's got a good shot.

According to the tour page, Ziggy's PDGA number is wrong and is listed as starting in the afternoon...



Good point. I am pretty sure the Zig-master is rated higher than 865 now!!!

Ziggy registered wayyyy late. It is only his fault that he is playing in the afternoon. His # is also wrong.

The big water bottle was a nalgene with AmNats logo and one of the discs was a ESP Buzzz SS. The bags are sweet.

Scores from the lead card should be coming in shortly...

Some nice 'PRO' scores coming in...

Daemon, are the baskets in the same placements as last year? Have any holes changed?

Course is the same as last year, just more *green*. :D

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!! Keep it up!

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!! Keep it up!




Bring it back to KS!!!!!!!!

Hole by Hole scores are available here. (http://www.midgp.com/scores.html)
Click on the players name to see their score card!!! :eek:

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!! Keep it up!




Bring it back to KS!!!!!!!!



Yeah!! Jake is the MAN!!

The conditions today were far superior for going LOW than that of DGLOs friday and sunday rounds........That and they were FAR FAR superior conditions for going low than that of last years USADGC which was held in September.

Are there any tournaments in the Mitten tomorrow or Sunday that Open guys can compete in?

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!! Keep it up!




Bring it back to KS!!!!!!!!

All of the first round score cards can be found on the AM Nats website (http://www.midgp.com/scores.html).
Don't forget to click on the "Round 1 Stats" link!! :cool:

my good buddy carl hall is 15th...shot a hell of a round today (-3). man i wish i was there...good thing cause i might have finished last. next year for shizzle. Go Carl!!

All of the first round score cards can be found on the AM Nats website (http://www.midgp.com/scores.html).
Don't forget to click on the "Round 1 Stats" link!! :cool:


Pretty slick with the scoreboard/scorecards :D

With the time delay getting the final group scores posted, I'm guessing a playoff is underway?

No playoff this year, though Jamie Mosier made a bid for a tying birdie on #18 to force one. The 40 foot putt spit out of the chains on the left side, giving Jake Newel the win outright. Mosier and Frame-O tied for second just one stroke back.

Nice shootin from the Kansas crew... Way to go Jake

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!!!!! You BIG ole PIMP!!!
http://www.midgp.com/images/sun01.jpg
Some Double D's on it!!!

Congrats to Jake on winning this Major Amateur event.
I got a chance to play with him and Jeremy at Jefferson Barracks on their way through St Louis.
They both seemed pretty focused and very confident as they headed off last week.
It was almost if Jeremy knew Jake was going to win!!!!!!!

Jake has been a VERY NICE addition to the Gateway team and will make a great Pro Player!!!!!!!!

I hope he waits until after Am worlds to turn pro though!

Congrats Jake!!!!!! You made us all proud!!!

Big thanks to everyone who helped run this event. This is by far the most fun and professional tournament I've had the chance to play. Even more thanks to Matt and Dawn for putting us WI boys up for the weekend, we wouldn't have been able to come had it not been for you. Nice shooting Jake and good luck in open.

To Pad, Todd, and everyone else involved in running this event so smoothly, I'd like to say a big thank you. This was the best value, well run tournament I have ever attended. Anyone who thought of coming but decided not to should really make the effort next year, I'm sure you wont regret it.

From the start with the fantastic players pack, things just got better. I had a great time playing disc golf on such a beautiful course in the sun for 3 days. With keen spotters, water/gatorade/tent/food stations spread around the course, lunch provided each day, and great golfers everywhere, this was how I like to spend my weekends.

Thanks to all the guys I played with too. I enjoyed every round and it was nice to meet some more great disc golfers, as well as catch up with some old friends.

Thanks again Todd, Pad and co.

One happy Kiwi