After considerable debate with the PDGA staff, the Texas States Organizing Committee has declined the invitation to join the National Tour in 2007.

The 12th Texas State Disc Golf Championships will be sanctioned as a SuperTour event for both Pros and Amateurs in 2007. We will continue to be a qualifying event for the 2007 US Disc Golf Championships and the 2007 US Amateur Disc Golf Championships.

We look forward to another bigger and better event on March 31 - April 1 in Houston at Tom Bass Park, with top payouts, top attendance and great atmosphere! Details on the event and on-line entry will be posted soon!

On behalf of the Texas States Organizing Committee

Dave "Nez" Nesbitt
John Edwards
Texas States Co-TDs

I think it is important to understand the main reason(s) why Texas States could not come to agreement with the PDGA:

a. The NT contractual agreement required a 3:1 per person split of added cash to the MPO/FPO divisions versus the MPM-MPG-MPS divisions. This would severely impact the traditional respectable payout to the MPM and MPG divisions, essentially cutting the added cash to these divisions in half from previous years.

b. Texas States plans to offer a limited no. of trophy only options in the MPO and FPO divisions in 2007. This is planned to help fill the Pro fields spots traditionally filled by amateurs in past events. The PDGA would not allow a trophy only option at a National Tour event.

While we are disappointed that the PDGA could not find the flexibility to work with one of the strongest disc golf clubs and an event in the top third of '06 NT events in added cash, we respect the approach the PDGA has chosen, and hope it leads to a stronger National Tour and the marketing vehicle needed to obtain national sponsorship support.

That's good news, and I will take 2 decks of cards. :cool:

Chili, when did you move to the RGV??

Or are you just Pharr, Pharr away? LOL

Lived there since 74,and move to Austin in 85. My parents still live there and a bunch of family :)

That's good news, and I will take 2 decks of cards. :cool:



Are those plastic or paper cards?

Paper...that wood be lewl if Copag made a nice DG deck made of some PVC...


So no Texas NT for `07... :(

No NT is THE state of disc golf . Sad, sad, sad.
I understand the logic behind the h.f.d.s. but it still sucks!

The event is already in the NT calendar too. :confused:

I can't believe this thread has gotten so low on the totem pole. It's only 6 weeks away! This was probably my favorite event last year, with the courses, players, competition, the CADDY BOOKS!, and everything else. I'm going to try my hardest to be back this year.

Thanks for the reminder Dawg! :D

We're all buried under doing things for States, The Moffitt Show, State Doubles, etc.

Nez is out of the country right now, so we're probably in a bit of a holding pattern until he returns.

I think I've heard that Gimp had to step out of the role of being the official TD. I know that the flyer was just finished last weekend I think. We should be getting to hit the airwaves with it shortly.

Got lots of special fun activities planned for this year. Can you say "sling-shot?" :D Lyle I know is doing something with speed golf, and we're also going to run a DDC event there. All is looking pretty good at this point...we'll still be utilizing 3 courses.

Yahoo! Bring it on!

Looking forward to playing this NT, I mean A-Tier...I mean Super Tour...

I'm just looking forward to playing this event regardless....Thanks Nez and Gimp and all the volunteers in advance. I know for a fact this will be a fantastic event regardless of it's sanctioning level.

Now let's just hope it doesn't rain for a month in advance so the Wilmont can dry out!!!!!

we will see, but I very much doubt I will be able to make it this year, dang it :(

Hey Dave,

Can people sign up that Friday before the tournament?

Is there a flyer posted somewhere? The website has 2006 info.

Deano... :cool:

Bring sign up sheets to Victoria. I will pay you there. Thanks

Neal, Larry and myself will be able to take signup in Victoria.

Here is some general information from 06

web page (http://www.texasstates.org/Registration/2006StatesFlierA.pdf)
web page (http://www.texasstates.org/index.htm)

Most of the 07 info should be very similar

I'll see if I can get the new version of the States website up tonight...I've been struggling** with it a ton, but I'll try to at least get a sign-up sheet/flyer posted up.


[** more like getting my #$*&$! kicked by it! :D]

What's the latest on the updated web site?

Larry can answer that question, but we are now up for online registration with DiscNation.com.

http://discnation.com/product.php?productid=10153

Same Tourney course as last year?
I would like to see the old tourney course played. Thought it was a better set up, and did not think that the island hole, think it was #2 was fair.

I doubt the Tourny will be the same because they seem to be building some things where a few of the holes used to be. IMO the tourny was the best scoring spread course and it would be nice to have it back. Then again I have hoovered royally on it the past two years so maybe I don't. :D

I am up in the air about this one .... I heard good feedback from last year... Is this event worth the drive ?

the event is worth it but you might want to see how their payout is going to be done. usually that is the only thing that allot of folks b*tch about

I am up in the air about this one .... I heard good feedback from last year... Is this event worth the drive ?


yes........
the answer is yes.
well worth the drive..

you should also bring your friends..

the event is worth it but you might want to see how their payout is going to be done. usually that is the only thing that allot of folks b*tch about



Is this the whole " added cash to the master's division - vs- the added cash to open divisions " debate you are refering to seahorsey?????

the event is worth it but you might want to see how their payout is going to be done. usually that is the only thing that allot of folks b*tch about



Hmmm...I can only remember one year where folks were complaining about payout at Texas States...that was one of the years where I tried to experiment with a large players pack. That really killed payout in the lower divisions because most all of all of entry fees were used to cover player pack. (It falls into that "it seemed like a good idea at the time category...)

Masters ought to be as happy as they usually are with MPM payout since we aren't being forced to dump all added cash into Open divisions. The Masters have always been HUGE supporters of Texas States and we weren't about to crap on them for the sake of calling an NT event.

The website is being worked over right now...all I have to go by is last year's website, so nearly all of it has to be re-done. I should have it up by the end of this week - provided I get some quality writing time! :D

I have had several e-mails from folks stating that they've already mailed their entries to Nesbitt's address.

And to add the Larry's comment...

The issue with payouts going until after the park closed (last year) has been addressed as well. Am Divisions will be paid out as each division finishes on Sunday.

Short memory, my otherwise enlightened Lizard friend.
The debacle (yes, it was a debacle) was forcing the ams to stick around for 6 HOURS to collect their payout.

for those of you that didn't experience the misery, the issue was that the ams finished at about 2pm but those that won anything were forced to wait until about 8:00pm to collect because the TDs wanted everyone to sit around waiting for the last pros to finish, then sit around or watch the top pros,(remember, no shotgun start, everyone has a tee time so that the ams finish first and the pros finish around dark) then sit through the pro's speeches, then sit around and watch the women pick up and put down every frickin disc and shirt in the place before makin their selections, then wait in line with 100 guys to pick through what was left..

Remember how the cops were threatening legal action at 9pm if we didn't haul mass and some of the payout going to have to be done outside the locked gates of the park? I do, since I was "fortunate" enough to win some plastic. On top of that some players had 5 hour drives back to Hooterville and points beyond.

That was a disaster, a TEAM DISASTER

but I'm totally over it..... :D

I doubt the Tourny will be the same because they seem to be building some things where a few of the holes used to be. IMO the tourny was the best scoring spread course and it would be nice to have it back. Then again I have hoovered royally on it the past two years so maybe I don't. :D



There are some changes this year that couldn't be avoided, however, Neal D. has come up with an alternative hole, the one right before the Double Island Monster that will be EXTREMELY USDGC like with an "Archie" or two thrown in for fun. Ask Boo P. as he is working on that. And that #2 Island hole, shouldn't be there this year either, but it was USGDC like, placement, isn't it all placement? ;)

Bottomline, this is an event not to be missed. The Sunday round is 24 holes, due to several holes not being available early Sunday morning. Those holes will be used for any tie breakers as they come in.

Is this the whole " added cash to the master's division - vs- the added cash to open divisions " debate you are refering to seahorsey?????



no it was the year they did some experimental stuff that ching referred too. glad that wont be happening again

Gotcha!
Thanks for the FB!

I am playing Open now, so the whole plastic issue , would be a non-issue.. But my traveling buddy might have an issue . Sounds like I will be making it back to DFW around 2 in the morning on monday :mad:

Is that right??? Will the Open division be finishing up around sunset ???? That is bad news!

Based on what I have seen, HFDS has tried to be responsive to comments about things that needed to be changed in year's past. Like am payout being handled earlier so folks don't have to wait around. That should keep the lines shorter and still provide the opportunity to watch the Open Cards play the Dragon and still get on the road at a decent hour without stressing out about payout.

We have always worked hard to provide the best disc golf weekend for everyone, and nothing has changed.

So, sign up and come see what interesting things we do this year.

Well... If the tourney has the tee times instead of shotgun start on Sunday, the tourney will run well into the afternoon. Pray to God you don't get behind the slowest foursome, they slow down everyone teeing after them. Since the best players play last, that scenario is very likely.

the good news is that if you play well enough you will have the late drive home. The bad news is that if you play well enough you will have the late drive home. My advice is to play rec badly, then you can be done by noon!

on the other hand, if there are tee times on Sunday AND you play well on Saturday AND you stayed up too late Saturday night playing TEXAS HOLD'EM - then you have time to sleep it off Sunday morning before heading back to the course.

I am glad to see that ams will be "processed" expediently this year.

This is always a great event and the volunteers work hard to improve it every year.

by the way, an informal pole at the office shows that the "Texas Target" hole is hugely popular and we vote that it stays.

ams will be "processed" expediently this year.





Funny..... Is there a taxidermist on sight ????

As always, tee times on Sunday. Given these are rounds of 24 not 27 as in past years, I am confident that things will wrap up in the timely fashion.

If the last Open card goes out around noon, it shouldn't be that late.

If the goal of tee times is only to showcase the top pros, why not do one of two options:

OPTION 1:
Final 9 for the top two cards or so (only OPEN men and/or women), with shotgun start for everyone for the 24-hole round, say ~8:30 am. That gets the round over with at roughly 1 pm (hopefully sooner), to let everyone grab lunch and be back by 2:30 for the finale. It also allows the staff to get everything processed so that once the final 9 is over (at around 4 pm), everything is all ready to go with awards, etc. I know, I know, some people hate the "final 9" scenario, but it is honestly a much more efficient scenario, with at least the same amount of golf played, and even more exposure to those top pros (for everyone except the bottom rec card). This scenario does the greatest good for the most people.

OPTION 2:
Two shotgun starts...have 12-hole groups start on holes 1-12, and then have an estimated [absolute earliest possible] start time, for when the group that began on hole 1 finishes hole 12. This way the bottom half of each side of the course (West/East) would get to see the pros play. There would be a few more people (in the top half of the fields on each side) missing out on seeing the pros, but these people would likely miss out on quite alot anyway, since in the original tee time scenario, they'd miss at least the first half of the holes already.

OPTION 0:
Leave it unchanged.

My suggestion is a poll to figure out what's more important and favored by the players...options 1, 2, or 0. That way you can head off any complaining, and tell people to vote for the next year! If the concern is to make players happy, while at the same time showcasing the pros, the OPTION 1 is an obvious choice.

Not trying to step on any toes, just trying to speak the mind of traveling players...but whatever decisions are made, they should be very clear to all players on flyers, etc. so that everyone knows what to expect.

Thanks HFDS, I had a blast last year! The only bad part was having to wait until 1:00 or so to start, and getting done after 5:30, when I had to be at an event in College Station at 7:00, and figured I'd have plenty of time to get checked into a hotel and showered and make it on time!

All of the suggestions are good and interesting...we'll be considering them for next year. For this year though, we've come up with a plan which I think will work for everyone.

1. As mentioned already, we'll start running the lower Am divisions through the payout line as their divisions finish.

2. To address concerns about there not being a good enough selection to choose from by the time upper divisions get finished, we're also going to be offering an optional coupon redeemable for ordering merchandise payout from Disc Nation. Players will be able to choose from merchandise at the event, and obtain a coupon to select their merchandise from Disc Nation.

3. We are dropping Sunday's rounds down to 24 holes versus the old 27 holes. I estimate that this change alone ought to give us an additional hour back.

With the planned changes for this year's event, Am payout shouldn't be an issue.

In defense of last year's event, it was the first time that we had run Texas States in the springtime, and none of us had any idea that sunset would be arriving as quickly as it did. At Tom Bass park, they close the park at sunset regardless of how many hours of daylight there are...so we got ourselves into a big bind there. We are very sorry that it happened, and we hope that we are addressing this issue in a satisfactory way.

I have visited with two hotels seeking a special rate from them, however none of them are willing to give us a deal better than $69 per night. That doesn't sound like a very good deal to me...but we are continuing to seek out a better deal that won't put our players at risk by having them stay in a high-crime area or establishment. It's likely we'll be publishing a list of hotels, their rates, and how far they are away from the Tom Bass courses and let folks make a choice themselves.

Geez! I don't think I've seen this posted yet, but here is a link to DiscNation's Texas States website link: Click here for Texas State online registration!!! (fm: DiscNation) (http://www.discnation.com/product.php?productid=10153&cat=291&page=1)

Cool! That link works independently and from the PDGA Tour page for the event.

IMPORTANT NOTES:�
Mandatory Players' meeting at 9:00 A.M. Saturday �
There are no Guaranteed Spots for morning sign-ups, so register early! �
<font color="red">All Players must be current PDGA Members </font> <font color="red"> </font> <font color="red"> </font>

Providing spots are available Friday afternoon before the event, will players be able to sign-up for the event (at the park)and pay for a PDGA membership?

Just sign up on disc nation :cool:

Geez! I don't think I've seen this posted yet, but here is a link to DiscNation's Texas States website link: Click here for Texas State online registration!!! (fm: DiscNation)


The site looks great and the registration appears to be pretty simple. Can't wait for the end of March! Does anyone know who the player in the picture is?? It looks like Jim Davidson at Research Park in College Station, but the guy's putting left-handed so that doesn't fit... Anyone? :confused:

its jim but I think the picture is screwed up

Mirror image?

That picture looks like Chris Ware.

It doesn't matter. They are not going to pay DFL
Is this the whole " added cash to the master's division - vs- the added cash to open divisions " debate you are refering to seahorsey?????



no it was the year they did some experimental stuff that ching referred too. glad that wont be happening again

It doesn't matter. They are not going to pay DFL

hey D-#$*&$! if that qoute was for me you should learn how to use the QUOTE bars you clown .... at least I got Ballz to step up.... :eek:

Providing spots are available Friday afternoon before the event, will players be able to sign-up for the event (at the park)and pay for a PDGA membership?

Just sign up on disc nation :cool:

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I was asking for players that do not have access to computers... Thanks though Jerry...

I will try to get an entry form up on the HFDS website this week for those that want to save the $4 service fee. To their credit, Disc Nation did publish the info on how you can mail in your registration to us if you'd rather do that.

What about Am's that are not a PDGA member at the time of the tourney. Can they pay for a PDGA membership at the park on Friday? One does have to be a PDGA member to play this tourney right?

Yes, that is correct that you must be current. Not sure about signing up on Friday, will get an answer and post asap.

What about Am's that are not a PDGA member at the time of the tourney. Can they pay for a PDGA membership at the park on Friday? One does have to be a PDGA member to play this tourney right?



Yes, and Yes. This is a full A-tier.

I will be there on Friday to take Signups and Memberships.

Thanks Tony!!!

players list? :D:D:D

:cool:

players list?



Careful...you might have to change your name to seeChile! :D

Rumor has it that 3 registrations have been received via the mail...I'll get a list up as soon as I get my first batch of arrivals!

****! How about THAT for service!!!???? :D

The first batch of online entries is posted.

Reg. List for Texas States (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

The lucky winner of being the first to register (online at least) for the second time that I know of...
Jerry "el Chile" Perez !!! [and the crowd goes wild!] :D

Thanks Chile!

We're now at 8 players registered including the mail-ins! (Many thanks Jennifer!)

Reg. List for Tx States. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

A reminder to all those ladies considering making this event. We will have an "extra" players pack for the girls this year.

And Advanced Ladies can expect to be in the "proper" pool this year.

I know I'm planning on making it this year.

Any Word on a host hotel? or any good deals?

:D :D :D Sorry - I just noticed how Sprout's post happened to follow SMac's post... :D:D:D

[I'm better now...]

Latest reg. list can be viewed by clicking here! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open) The magic count is 14 with the MA1 slots seeming to be the "hot-ticket" sellers so far.

Wally - We've got multiple people looking/asking about it, and I haven't found a hotel that is willing to cut us much of a deal...I guess that FEMA income keeps them fat enough that they still aren't willing to cut us any deals...$69 is the best I've found at the Astrodome area...Pearland's new hotel is even more expensive at $89 a night...there is good camping not far away at a place called "Almost Heaven" or something like that...I'll get it posted up as soon as I dig it out of an old e-mail.

FYI - last year I started building a cart to raffle off for Texas States as a fund raiser. Well, this year I finished it off and I am going to have it out at the Moffitt Show this weekend selling tickets. Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for 5 bucks. Those that have seen my carts usually think they're... unique. :D

The cart is wood with 10 inch wheels.
It holds approx. 17 discs (depending on the size of the disc). It has a box for holding deet, towles, pencils etc. There is also a card/pencil holder on the side and I will mount a water bottle before this weekend. The handle and wheels break down so it can easily fit into any trunk for transport. I will post pictures by Thursday (I am putting on the last coats of paint now). Color is black with yellow trim. Wieght approx 23 lbs.

Rick is also working on a hotel deal, so I'm sure we'll have something up soon. Also, this just in............Saturday's lunch and the players party is being sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings.

Sue how much is the lunch?

Saturday's lunch is free to players. Sunday lunch is $5.00. We will have smoked brisket and chicken and assorted goodies. The money we raise on Sunday is going towards TIP, Texans in Peoria. Our goal is to raise enough money this year to pay the entry fee for any Texas lady who wants to make it to Peoria in September.

Does your sculpture have an umbrella holder that holds the umbrella (while Open) so that I can sit in the shade and/or dryness while my cardmates fry and/or get drenched??

Put me down for $20 Lylangelo

So is the player's party going to be Saturday night? That's funny the guys I roomed with went there that night during last year's tournament! They have pretty good food. It's somewhat expensive, but good nonetheless. What's on the menu for lunch?!?

Details to follow, but yes, Satuday night, and that is NCAA basketball tournament night too.

I will have more information on the menu for Saturday as it becomes available.

Rick is also working on a hotel deal, so I'm sure we'll have something up soon. Also, this just in............Saturday's lunch and the players party is being sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings.



???? I AM??????

:D:eek:Ain't it the case.....men always find out their obligations after the fact :D :p

rick?
I would think Larry or does he even having anything to do with Houston's main event

Hey, all I know is I heard that given Rick's ongoing hotel relationship for his series, that he might have a line on something. Lucky for Rick he'll be playing this one. In fact, Mr Danger is taking the month of March off to play some golf, he's got the right idea. ;)

No but if you want an umbrella holder and you win, I'll add one.

Here are some pics.

http://www.hfds.org/discus/messages/25/6921.jpg
http://www.hfds.org/discus/messages/25/6922.jpg
http://www.hfds.org/discus/messages/25/6923.jpg

lyle -- can you add 2 more wheels & a receiver so that i can strap a transmitter on a waist band -- have the cart follow me around -- then if you could just add a blow up doll on top so i can pretend i have my own little beer cart girl -- thanks

Rick - keep yo hands off my cart...although I let you use it occassionally.

At this time I can predict with 100 percent confidence that Jennifer will win the Advanced Women division

Where are the OMB's??

Touche! :D

:D :D :D Sorry - I just noticed how Sprout's post happened to follow SMac's post... :D:D:D

[I'm better now...]

Latest reg. list can be viewed by clicking here! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open) The magic count is 14 with the MA1 slots seeming to be the "hot-ticket" sellers so far.

Wally - We've got multiple people looking/asking about it, and I haven't found a hotel that is willing to cut us much of a deal...I guess that FEMA income keeps them fat enough that they still aren't willing to cut us any deals...$69 is the best I've found at the Astrodome area...Pearland's new hotel is even more expensive at $89 a night...there is good camping not far away at a place called "Almost Heaven" or something like that...I'll get it posted up as soon as I dig it out of an old e-mail.





Thanks for the info. Yeah we camped last year at the Almost Heaven, Not a bad spot and you can even get a lil fishing in while out there.

Will there be doubles on friday? if so is it a flex start?

Yes, flex doubles on Friday. Tony Bender will be handling that.

Friday Pick-Partner Doubles - If you would like to play Doubles on Friday, then you can register on Friday from 2:00-4:00 PM (Flex Start).

I don't have cost, but will post it as soon as I can confirm numbers.

Given daylight savings time will already be in full swing, they might extend that time a bit.

Word

http://disctown.zlio.com

I hope Tony offers a Pro Masters Double Division. ;) Now you open players can talk your smack :D:D:D/msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

That cart needs some work, needs to be chrome plating,the wood needs to go. ;) But it will work :)

Hope he doesn't end up with a termite problem.

I hope Tony offers a Pro Masters Double Division. ;) Now you open players can talk your smack :D:D:D/msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif



I will be offering all Amatuer Trophy Only divisions... :)

I hope Tony offers a Pro Masters Double Division. ;) Now you open players can talk your smack :D:D:D/msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif



Amen to that statement...

Are you gonna paly doubles Jake?

The latest reg. list is posted up.

You can view it by clicking here. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

Many congratulations go out to Glen Oliviero - our first international registrant this season...maybe ever? :D

I know that I am missing registration information for two more entries, but I'm working that out with Disc Nation right now...I'll make it current again as soon as I get the low-down on 'em. :D

The pace of entries is really starting to kick up...if you're thinking about it...then: Git 'er done!!!

Are you gonna paly doubles Jake?



I hope to. With whom, I don't know.

Garrin Wootten - please e-mail me if you read this. I need to know what's up with your PDGA #. (Thanks!)

Reg. List <--- Click here! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

Ahhh, Larry, it just goes to show you how fleeting fame is. Who can forget the intelligent and interesting Brigitta Lagerholm. Didn't she throw an 11 on the infamous Dragon hole? That is, by the way, the all-time record for furriners on the Dragon at a TXDGC. :eek:

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Hey now! I think Birgitta did that during Worlds on the Bass courses...she wasn't around for Texas States!

I just don't know that we've ever had an international competitor for States! We need to figure out a special award to give him! :D Any ideas? [no cow-chips either you jokers!!!]

Second Annual Texas States Speed Golf Tournament.


I am running the second annual mini speed golf event at Texas States (can you call it the second annual if no one came to the first annual?)

I ran this event last year for 18 holes and no one came. So this year I'm changing the format and positioning.

The event will be on Friday March 30th at 3:00 running till 5:00. The course will be ten holes, essentially the outer holes from the Powel and Tourny courses around the loop. for those that have maps:

Hole 1 = 15 Tourny
Hole 2 = 9 Tourny
Hole 3 = 10 Tourny
Hole 4 = 16 Powell
Hole 5 = 17 Powell
Hole 6 = 18 Powell
Hole 7 = 1 Powell
Hole 8 = 8 Powell
Hole 9 = 13 Powell
Hole 10 = 18 Powell

I will be running the event out of Tournament headquarters with the finishing line being at Tournament headquarters. The cost is $10 per entry.

I am adding $100 to the pool so, if as last year, no one shows up, all you have to do is come and walk the course and take home $100! Sweeeeet.

Here are the rules:


1. Players will be spaced out at 3 minute intervals. (I will give each competitor at least 3 minutes separation and more if there are fewer entrants)

2. There will be a starter and each competitor will be timed from start until they cross the finish line.

3. Each competitor will be assigned a number that determines their start position and that will be used to track them, and their strokes through the course.

3. On drop-ins you don't have to release the disc, only touch two chains, however, the stance must be legal, i.e. no falling putts! (a falling putt is a stroke as per the rules)

4. In the event that a player catches another on the course the player who caught the other (hereafter known as the out player) has the hole. The out player must clearly call �fore� before driving. The in player does not have to yield the hole, he simply has to avoid getting hit by the drive. In the event that the in player interferes with the thrown disc (is hit) he will receive a one stroke penalty. It is the duty of the out player to make sure the in player hears his call but it is the job of the in player to avoid the hit.
a. If both players approach the basket at the same time, the first player to their disc has the hole, the distance of the discs from the basket does not matter; however, if the players arrive at their discs simultaneously, the out player has the hole. In the event that the first player misses the putt, the second player putts before the first player putts again.
b. If both players approach the Tee at the same time, the first player to the box has the hole. However, if the players arrive at the Tee simultaneously, the out player has the Tee.

5. There is no O.B., however, a player can at their own discretion declare a disc lost and re-drive with a one stroke penalty. All �lost� discs can be picked up and remain in use. (note, this seems like a free pass, it's not, the cost is significantly more than 15 seconds)

6. There is no limit on the number of discs a player can carry (disc management is a skill).

7. Each stroke over par adds 15 seconds to your total time. If you are under par each stroke takes 15 seconds from your total time. The best time wins.

8. You may use the thrown disc as the lie or any disc in your hand to mark your lie, no mini is necessary.

9. There are two divisions, Men's and Women's, cash payout will be according to the PDGA Pro tables.

10. No two-meter rule.

11. A lost disc requires the player to re-drive from the Tee or lie. If the player drives and feels their disc is lost but isn't sure, they should throw a second disc and play it (i.e. take a provisional).

12. This event is on the honor system. Each player is responsible for keeping track of their own score. Scorecards will be located on each Tee sign and scores from the hole before should be recorded there. If a player forgets to score they will be given 10 strokes for that hole. Also, there will be officials on the course keeping track of strokes and any player caught cheating will be disqualified from the entire event.

Two other points to consider:

We will be running this on the outer Powell holes, essentially a 10-hole course.

Second, I am adding $100 cash to the pot and guarantee to pay two deep.

lol,and no one will probably show up to this one either.you should run this event at Moffitt the weekend before,I bet more people will show up,after playing 3 rounds at Tom Bass I seriously doubt that anyone is going to want to play speed golf on those long courses, especially when there is a cold keg of beer to be drank at tournament central. :D

lol,and no one will probably show up to this one either.you should run this event at Moffitt the weekend before,I bet more people will show up,after playing 3 rounds at Tom Bass I seriously doubt that anyone is going to want to play speed golf on those long courses, especially when there is a cold keg of beer to be drank at tournament central. :D



Well I can't drink and I need cash so I'll probably be in. :D

tear it up then Matt,when I was your age I could have probably pulled it off but times have changed.Are you playing Red Rock Show?

Think speed golf is Fri before the tournament.

tear it up then Matt,when I was your age I could have probably pulled it off but times have changed.Are you playing Red Rock Show?



Yeah right after I get back from Crystal beach. :D

I wouldnt care if it was 2 weeks before the tournament,I wouldn't play speed golf at Tom Bass,but more power to whoever wants to.

Maybe in a funny car. :D

hey is speed golf by divisions??? :D

nope you have to compete against Matt :D

I ran this event last year for 18 holes and no one came. So this year I'm changing the format and positioning.





No attendees? That's harsh!

tear it up then Matt,when I was your age I could have probably pulled it off but times have changed.Are you playing Red Rock Show?



Yeah right after I get back from Crystal beach. :D



You gonna be on Bolivar Penninsula during Red Rock?... I'm sorry

i'll probably come out and play, also, since i can't play states. having to run that far should even the playing field a bit. :D

Lets do a speed golf tournament at Old Settlers-I'm bringing a bicycle. :D :D

tear it up then Matt,when I was your age I could have probably pulled it off but times have changed.Are you playing Red Rock Show?



Yeah right after I get back from Crystal beach. :D



You gonna be on Bolivar Penninsula during Red Rock?... I'm sorry



If that's the case I may just stay at the party. :D

Old Settlers-I'm bringing a bicycle

Mike harrell still rides a bike out there and cris hicks use to run the course with 1-2 discs...

The latest Reg. List for Texas States. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

Starting to grow slowly...

Hey, Larry, I see a couple more fouriners on the reg. list. Louisana and Missouri, but no snowbirds, yet.

by the way danger junior just passed his certified official test on monday & today is his birthday & while he is in school today i say we all call him & ask him a rules related question -- number is 713.492.4825 & everyone of you tell him his dad says happy birthday

I will give it a go IF the temperature is below.... man, it's going to be hot no matter what.... daaaang! and I've seen Lyle running in 95 degrees in August...aye, chiuaua!

OK, I'll give it a go since it pays 2 deep.... :D

lol,and no one will probably show up to this one either.you should run this event at Moffitt the weekend before,I bet more people will show up,after playing 3 rounds at Tom Bass I seriously doubt that anyone is going to want to play speed golf on those long courses, especially when there is a cold keg of beer to be drank at tournament central. :D



Well I can't drink and I need cash so I'll probably be in. :D



See, we already are going to break our attendance record!

I talked with a number of people last year and they made two comments. 1) I didn't run it out of our tournament headquarters and they couldn't find me. 2) 18 holes was too long.

The 10 holes here is probably equivalent to Moffitt!

Remember Matt alone can come out and jog or walk and take home the cash. BTW - if I only get one participant I will only pay out one deep. I will be running also but it hardly behooves me to donate $100 and take half home with me... :D

I ran this event last year for 18 holes and no one came. So this year I'm changing the format and positioning.





Life is harsh. On the other hand I got to take home the trophy! It sits on my hall of fame... all alone. :D

No attendees? That's harsh!

Matt has competition! Remember, Matt can throw, but I've built this so that if you manage your time well you can beat him, like a red head stepchild!

I will give it a go IF the temperature is below.... man, it's going to be hot no matter what.... daaaang! and I've seen Lyle running in 95 degrees in August...aye, chiuaua!

OK, I'll give it a go since it pays 2 deep.... :D



Just an FYI, old guys tend to dominate in running events. That's mainly because they're so old they can't go out fast and burn out! This event really emphasizes course and time management. Thinking can save you three strokes worth of time in a hurry!

BTW - I'll have a cooler with water and drinks!

lol,and no one will probably show up to this one either.you should run this event at Moffitt the weekend before,I bet more people will show up,after playing 3 rounds at Tom Bass I seriously doubt that anyone is going to want to play speed golf on those long courses, especially when there is a cold keg of beer to be drank at tournament central. :D



Last point! atx, if you can get three masters players to do this, I'll split out a masters division. The added cash all goes to open Pro (got to keep my one committed there) but I'll keep your entrys separate and you old guys can beat up on each other. How's that for an opportunity!

BTW - you've already got Mike half way there, you only need one more.

I'm not old enough for masters.

I'm not old enough for masters.



Oops! Oh well, I did my best!

This will be the last update until next week...I'm on the road to the Snow Farm for a little doubles action! :D

If you click on this, you'll get the latest reg. list for Texas States. Get r done folks! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

Oh yeah...I also wanted to note that our first Rec. woman that signed up. She played her first tournament ever last Saturday at The Moffitt Show and was SO hooked, she joined the PDGA, HFDS and registered for the tournament today! Wow! Gotta love that kind of enthusiasm! Welcome Cheryl! :D

I assume you guys know that Ben Hooker is a former Texas A&M Cross Country runner right?? And don't let Ben fool you with any of that (but I'm not in shape) stuff. Sorry to blow your cover Ben. :D

It's OK. I've already told a bunch of former ADGC members that were also A&M CC and Track guys about the Speed Golf tourney, so we'll see who can make it out. We might see some fast times out there yet... :D

Reg. list has been updated...the count is at 46 and growing...please get your entries in!

You can view the Reg. List by clicking here. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

That's way too cool! I'd love to see some real speed and times out there.

It's OK. I've already told a bunch of former ADGC members that were also A&M CC and Track guys about the Speed Golf tourney, so we'll see who can make it out. We might see some fast times out there yet... :D



That is very exciting. If we get a good crowd out I'll grow it for next year with more added cash!

I hear that there is probably gonna be a big batch of entries waiting for me at home tonight...

The rate of entries is starting to increase. Yesterday there were 5 from Disc Nation from last Friday, and 4 or 5 more mail-in ones. I'm not expecting 10 a day, but the pace has definitely picked up. We'll see how many Disc Nation has for waiting for me tonight...

Git er done! (See my signature if you want to register online.)

Okay - I had a bunch waiting for me today! Yay!!! :D

The magic count is: 55

To view the reg. list: Click here!!! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

My wife Tracy and I just moved to Texas and will be registering this weekend. We played the Wilmont for the first time last weekend... Boy are we going to be tired after this Tourney. BTW, are the USDGC spots only open to the pros or are they based on best scores overall? Do Int. play the same courses as Advanced? I don't have any chance of making USDGC, but it's always fun to pretend that your in contention :)

good ?
is there usdgc spot?

BTW, are the USDGC spots only open to the pros or are they based on best scores overall? Do Int. play the same courses as Advanced? I don't have any chance of making USDGC, but it's always fun to pretend that your in contention :)



Welcome to Texas!

Yes, Texas States is a USDGC qualifier.

The 5 qualifying spots are open to all players who are:
<ul type="square"> In the A POOL*.
Have the best 5 total scores.
Not already qualified for the USDGC.
Better looking than Vinnie. :)
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*Typically the pool assigments are:
A POOL = all Pro divisions
B POOL = all Advanced divisions
C POOL = the other Amateur divisions
The final pool assignments will not be finalized until we say so -- usually the week of. ;)

The pools will play different rotations.

Whats the deal with the state island hole and the 747 hole. Are we playing them on saturday, and not on sunday, or not at all?

There are several holes not available for us Sunday morning. As some other function will be going on ONLY early Sunday morning. I had heard that hole #2 wasn't going to have the state island, but that might have changed.

****, I so look forward to my disc skipping past Houston and landing near Austin, and hoping it picked up some cinnamon rolls at La Grange. ;)

Whats the deal with the state island hole and the 747 hole. Are we playing them on saturday, and not on sunday, or not at all?



Possible rope on the state hole and 767 is being broken in half due to construction. The conflicting event is no longer conflicting, last I heard.

Both (or now all 3) are still part of the Tourney course for Saturday and the West 24* for Sunday.

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...



This year if you do set it up can you make it to where only 1st shots have to go to the Drop zone?

My wife Tracy and I just moved to Texas and will be registering this weekend. We played the Wilmont for the first time last weekend... Boy are we going to be tired after this Tourney. BTW, are the USDGC spots only open to the pros or are they based on best scores overall? Do Int. play the same courses as Advanced? I don't have any chance of making USDGC, but it's always fun to pretend that your in contention :)



Did I see you out at Bass? I had a red baby jogger and my 4 year old. Welcome to Houston!

I'm sure it's here somewhere, but is there a host hotel??

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...



This year if you do set it up can you make it to where only 1st shots have to go to the Drop zone?



Matt, learn to putt.

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...



This year if you do set it up can you make it to where only 1st shots have to go to the Drop zone?



Matt, learn to putt.



I already did like 4 mothns ago. :DAnyway it is just kinda harsh to have a putt hit the basket and role 20ft away OB and then have to walk 100ft down the hill shooting 4.

That used to be a great hole before you guys roped it off. Before if you went past the basket you had a 30' putt straight down the hill.

That used to be a great hole before you guys roped it off. Before if you went past the basket you had a 30' putt straight down the hill.



How did you get 30ft above the basket? Just throw any disc really hard into the hill(laser beam)and you are pretty much parked.

Not when the wind is crossing.
And not everybody is as good as you Matt.

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...



This year if you do set it up can you make it to where only 1st shots have to go to the Drop zone?



Matt, learn to putt.



I already did like 4 mothns ago. :DAnyway it is just kinda harsh to have a putt hit the basket and role 20ft away OB and then have to walk 100ft down the hill shooting 4.



Classic Matt, you make it sound like a check off, four months ago , putting; 3 months ago, the 700 foot drive; two months ago, walked on water; two weeks from now, ace the Texas State basket at Texas States. You go boyo! :D

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...



This year if you do set it up can you make it to where only 1st shots have to go to the Drop zone?



Matt, learn to putt.



I already did like 4 mothns ago. :DAnyway it is just kinda harsh to have a putt hit the basket and role 20ft away OB and then have to walk 100ft down the hill shooting 4.



Classic Matt, you make it sound like a check off, four months ago , putting; 3 months ago, the 700 foot drive; two months ago, walked on water; two weeks from now, ace the Texas State basket at Texas States. You go boyo! :D



Well i went from 60% to 80% from 30ft about 4 months ago so it is pretty much a check. I actually putted even better at the end of the summer for about 1-2 months but then school started and my game went down a bit.

I am still working on that 700ft drive though but I hear there is a guy that throws 600ft easy with a sidearm who will be at Red Rock this weekend. :D

That used to be a great hole before you guys roped it off. Before if you went past the basket you had a 30' putt straight down the hill.



How did you get 30ft above the basket? Just throw any disc really hard into the hill(laser beam)and you are pretty much parked.



BTW - I saw Matt play this basket last year, I don't recall no stinkin' laser beam. But what I did see were some awesome and incredibly exciting 30 and 40 foot putts across the face of the hill with harsh consequences for a miss. Very exciting and nerve wracking!

...and I'm going to try and set up the Texas States hole again...



This year if you do set it up can you make it to where only 1st shots have to go to the Drop zone?



Matt, learn to putt.



I already did like 4 mothns ago. :DAnyway it is just kinda harsh to have a putt hit the basket and role 20ft away OB and then have to walk 100ft down the hill shooting 4.



Classic Matt, you make it sound like a check off, four months ago , putting; 3 months ago, the 700 foot drive; two months ago, walked on water; two weeks from now, ace the Texas State basket at Texas States. You go boyo! :D



Well i went from 60% to 80% from 30ft about 4 months ago so it is pretty much a check. I actually putted even better at the end of the summer for about 1-2 months but then school started and my game went down a bit.

I am still working on that 700ft drive though but I hear there is a guy that throws 600ft easy with a sidearm who will be at Red Rock this weekend. :D



Yeah, but I still want to see you walk on water. I'd go for the dragon hole... :D

That used to be a great hole before you guys roped it off. Before if you went past the basket you had a 30' putt straight down the hill.



How did you get 30ft above the basket? Just throw any disc really hard into the hill(laser beam)and you are pretty much parked.



BTW - I saw Matt play this basket last year, I don't recall no stinkin' laser beam. But what I did see were some awesome and incredibly exciting 30 and 40 foot putts across the face of the hill with harsh consequences for a miss. Very exciting and nerve wracking!



Considering how the OB was 35ft away from the basket at its farthest point I don't see how you saw these side hill putts(the farthest point was the panhandle). I'm not sure if it was Neal or my dad who came up with the idea but I didn't like it too much tdue to the irregularity of the OB. Also having to go to the drop zone on a missed putt that went OB was a JOKE. Actually we all thought that it had been written wrong but I'm not sure.

That used to be a great hole before you guys roped it off. Before if you went past the basket you had a 30' putt straight down the hill.



How did you get 30ft above the basket? Just throw any disc really hard into the hill(laser beam)and you are pretty much parked.



BTW - I saw Matt play this basket last year, I don't recall no stinkin' laser beam. But what I did see were some awesome and incredibly exciting 30 and 40 foot putts across the face of the hill with harsh consequences for a miss. Very exciting and nerve wracking!



Considering how the OB was 35ft away from the basket at its farthest point I don't see how you saw these side hill putts(the farthest point was the panhandle). I'm not sure if it was Neal or my dad who came up with the idea but I didn't like it too much tdue to the irregularity of the OB. Also having to go to the drop zone on a missed putt that went OB was a JOKE. Actually we all thought that it had been written wrong but I'm not sure.



Darn, you may be right, I might of been thinking of the year before... hmmmmm.

That used to be a great hole before you guys roped it off. Before if you went past the basket you had a 30' putt straight down the hill.



How did you get 30ft above the basket? Just throw any disc really hard into the hill(laser beam)and you are pretty much parked.



BTW - I saw Matt play this basket last year, I don't recall no stinkin' laser beam. But what I did see were some awesome and incredibly exciting 30 and 40 foot putts across the face of the hill with harsh consequences for a miss. Very exciting and nerve wracking!



Considering how the OB was 35ft away from the basket at its farthest point I don't see how you saw these side hill putts(the farthest point was the panhandle). I'm not sure if it was Neal or my dad who came up with the idea but I didn't like it too much tdue to the irregularity of the OB. Also having to go to the drop zone on a missed putt that went OB was a JOKE. Actually we all thought that it had been written wrong but I'm not sure.



Darn, you may be right, I might of been thinking of the year before... hmmmmm.



You are! That was the year I had a 10ft puTT with a R-L wind that got under the disc and went about 60ft by. :DYeah that was fun. :D

I already did like 4 mothns ago. Anyway it is just kinda harsh to have a putt hit the basket and role 20ft away OB and then have to walk 100ft down the hill shooting 4.




I agree with you Matt...the drop zone ought to be for the drive-only. If you miss a putt and fly OB, then bring it in-bounds, perpendicular to the state border (whichever direction it might face) and make your putt from there.

Remember that players can also play from the original lie after going OB unless prevented by TD. I'm guessing in this small green area that sometimes a player might want to re-putt from where they just missed instead of where they went out depending on wind?

Remember that players can also play from the original lie after going OB unless prevented by TD. I'm guessing in this small green area that sometimes a player might want to re-putt from where they just missed instead of where they went out depending on wind?



yeah but the Drop zone was mandatory according to the rule book.

I'm talking about if you change the rule for this year like Ching posted right before me. It seems to make sense and giving players the choice to replay from original lie or where it went out from the green adds to the challenge.

I'm talking about if you change the rule for this year like Ching posted right before me. It seems to make sense and giving players the choice to replay from original lie or where it went out from the green adds to the challenge.



I know I was just Saying Nez said it was Mando to the drop last year.

Hey larry did Ed ever get his $$$ from the Oak Meadow event?

believe it!

Just got my entry fee sent off... See you in a few weeks...

Anybody got a couch for McCabe and myself?

Just got my entry fee sent off... See you in a few weeks...

Anybody got a couch for McCabe and myself?



Nope but I'll give you a buck so you can have a beer. :D

Robbie, are you the one throwing 600 foot forehands?

Normally, I scoff at such things, but you are a distance animal. I want to see it at Moodys. :D

By the way, congrats at the Memorial. Sorry to hear about your eight stroke "mistake." :p

I'm sure it's here somewhere, but is there a host hotel??

I'm sure it's here somewhere, but is there a host hotel??





The pavillion? :confused:

I'm sure it's here somewhere, but is there a host hotel??





I could've sworn that I'd already explained about the hotel situation...we don't have one.

No hotels are willing to deal right now - I don't think it is just because we're disc golfers either. I think it's because the FEMA temporary housing subsidy is still being paid and so no hotel in Houston is hurting for business. My guess is that it has been a booming year for hotels in Houston.

Rick tried his hand at it too, and he couldn't really scare up anything better than I did - $89/night.

I'd love to see some of the Houston locals step up and volunteer any extra room that they might have. I'll post some stuff up on the hfds.org website and see if we can get any locals to offer up some room.

Sorry folks.

Hey larry did Ed ever get his $$$ from the Oak Meadow event?



Yes he did.

I'll post some stuff up on the hfds.org website and see if we can get any locals to offer up some room.



Thanks Larry, I appreciate that...

Nope but I'll give you a buck so you can have a beer. :D



What the hell does that mean?

anyone have a list of the close hotels ?

When we were at the Snow Farm last weekend for State Doubles, I couldn't help but notice how many bluebonnet plants were everywhere on Randon's course.

On the drive back, we saw the first few starting patches of wild-flower color starting to come out. Randon told me that they are expecting it to be a bumper crop this year and the timing is looking great for peaking just about the time of Texas States.

Any of you out-of-state players thinking about coming, should plan on giving yourselves enough time to take a short day trip up toward Austin just to experience the splendor of the Texas highway wild-flower show! It's absolutely spectacular, and this year looks to be a good season for the display.

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I don't think the LQ will be open in time for States. It's still under construction... :)

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Pearland, TX 77581View Map
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Patti DeArmond
7902 Mosley Road
Houston, TX 77061View Map
713-941-4300
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Hampton Inn - Pearland
Frank Gonzalez
6515 West Broadway Street
Pearland, TX 77581View Map
832-736-9977
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Angela Corns
8181 Airport Blvd.
Houston, TX 77061View Map
713-645-3000
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Jay Parshottam
1702 N. Main St.
Pearland, TX 77581View Map
281-997-2600
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
Danny Patel
9002 Broadway
Pearland, TX 77584View Map
713-504-2748
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Spring Hill Suites by Marriott
Rachel Nichols / Ovit Pursley, Jr.
7922 Mosley Road
Houston, TX 77061View Map
713-943-1713
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Thanks!!

eric let me know if you find any good hotel deals please.

I will.

Nope but I'll give you a buck so you can have a beer. :D



What the hell does that mean?



It means I would buy you a beer but I am too young so i'll just give you the $$$.

Nope but I'll give you a buck so you can have a beer. :D



What the hell does that mean?



It means I would buy you a beer but I am too young so i'll just give you the $$$.



Or you could just take one from your Dad's cooler! :D j/k

Don't know what kinda beer you could get for a buck. I could probably get you 2 schlitz for 99 cents tho...

He grew up in a house where Natual Lite is the only beer found in the cooler, so give the poor kid a break. LOL

No, go for the gusto around these parts.

Don't know what kinda beer you could get for a buck. I could probably get you 2 schlitz for 99 cents tho...



Probably some St. Arnolds from the Keg. Or I'll give you 2 buck to get yourself a Shiner.

New Reg. list is up.

The magic count is: 60

You can view it by clicking on this part here! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264#Open)

Actually, I'm a Fat Tire guy...

Gotta support the sponser...

heh-heh-heh...:D

If you like fatties, then you'd probably REALLY like St. Arnold beer. (http://www.saintarnold.com/)

Local brewery that makes some rather tasty adult malted beverages! :D

Are there going to be kegs this year? I was really impressed with the ROOT BEER a couple of years ago...hehehehe

And I am not joking, plus the kid needs something to drink also.

Are there going to be kegs this year? I was really impressed with the ROOT BEER a couple of years ago...hehehehe

And I am not joking, plus the kid needs something to drink also.



Yeah the RB goes faster than the beer.

heh-heh-heh...:D

If you like fatties, then you'd probably REALLY like St. Arnold beer. (http://www.saintarnold.com/)
:D



Nice, I really do like craft beers...

I am in :)

Larry, The DiscNation site said that there were 28 spots left.
How does that work?? Last year we had 154, didn't we?

Michael - Each "Pool" has room for 72 players.

All Pro players are assigned into Pool A.
All Adv players are assigned into Pool B.
All other divisions will be in Pool C.

Typically, on the morning of the tourney, we might shuffle a few divisions into a Pool with open space in order to accommodate players on the wait-list if there are any. Typically, this usually means that MG1 or MM1 moves over to Pool A.

Pool B right now, is about 1/3 full. Pool B encompasses the divisions: MA1, FW1, MM1, MG1

Question...a buddy of mine signed up for States last week, but he is not current. He was going to renew this week. Is that cool, since he'll be current before TX States?

Yes that will be okay, if he signs up online, just be sure he brings a copy of the renewal confirmation. It is my understanding that anyone can renew when they check in.

Another reminder, Saturday's lunch is free for all players, and Sunday's lunch will be a fundraiser for TIP, Texans In Peoria. We are trying to raise some money for the girls who make the trip in Sept. That lunch will be $5, brisket/chicken sausage and fix'ns. Please support the girls! :cool:

I say 181 players :)

I say 192

Question: Is it annoying to anyone that I plan on playing advanced even though my rating is an 885? I really like to play with the best competition I can even though 99 times out of 100 I know I will be at the bottom of the leaderboard. Just curious on others thoughts about this.

Play open then. :)
j/k

You have the right to play what ever division you feel. I think that more players should try this to see what works for the players of the next division and what does not.

I know I got moved up from the Adv division before I was ready even though I got my butt kicked the first year it made me a better player.

do what makes you happy

Question...a buddy of mine signed up for States last week, but he is not current. He was going to renew this week. Is that cool, since he'll be current before TX States?



Chris, absolutely. He can renew at States as well. I'll be at Bass on the Friday before (3/30) taking signups (if room is available) and memberships as well.

this is the best we could find for hotel

Country Inn & Suites Houston Hobby Airport
$190 for the weekend . :confused:

Question: Is it annoying to anyone that I plan on playing advanced even though my rating is an 885?



Play advanced . Ratings mean nothing when you are playing at an amature level... The only difference will be how much plastic you do or do not take home .

If you want some extra plastic to go home with, play MA2 .
If you want to play with a bunch of Baggers , play MA1..

$190 wow!
I am glad I got a place to sty for free ;)

thank god for bonuses

I hear you!
I get to use my bonus for something else than a hotel

$190 wow!
I am glad I got a place to sty for free ;)



Chris - Do you want to stay at the beach? Same division...

this is the best we could find for hotel

Country Inn & Suites Houston Hobby Airport
$190 for the weekend . :confused:



Like I said... not much of a deal, eh?

I think you might be able to find something a little cheaper in the area of the Astrodome...I found a couple at $69 per night. I think there is a Best Western right there as well as the Regency (which was the host hotel used for PW-2002) but they weren't willing to deal much. There is a LaQuinta over that way too, but some of our guests had some problems there a couple years back.

Alternatively, we've got at least a couple of folks offering floor space if anyone has a sleeping pad and doesn't mind sleeping on a floor or couch. PM me and let me know.

Holy smokes!!! We got a flood of entries in today - 20 more!

To check the reg. list, Click on this puppy here... (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

Here's how the pool count is shaping up. (I also added two more mail-in entries after the upload...I'll upload them tomorrow.)

<table border="1"><tr><td> Pool</td><td>Count</td><td>Division</td><td>Count
</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>23</td><td>MPO</td><td>10
</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>36</td><td>MPM</td><td>5
</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>23</td><td>MPG</td><td>6
</td></tr><tr><td>Total:</td><td>82</td><td>FPO</td><td>2
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>MA1</td><td>22
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>MM1</td><td>8
</td></tr><tr><td>Ace </td><td>69</td><td>FW1</td><td>3
</td></tr><tr><td>Brunch</td><td>30</td><td>MA2</td><td>14
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>MA3</td><td>6
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>FW3</td><td>2
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>MG1</td><td>3
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>FW2</td><td>1
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Total All:</td><td>82
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Pool A</td><td>MPO,MPM,MPG,FPO,FPM</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Pool B</td><td>MA1,FW1,MM1,MG1</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Pool C</td><td>MA2,FW2,MA3,FW3</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Like I said... not much of a deal, eh?

I think you might be able to find something a little cheaper in the area of the Astrodome...I found a couple at $69 per night. I think there is a Best Western right there as well as the Regency (which was the host hotel used for PW-2002) but they weren't willing to deal much.



i got a room at the microtel for about 50bucks a night with the 'golfdisc' promotion/corporate code. it's across the street from NASA. i hope it won't be too bad of a drive to the park. it's all i could afford.

If you want some extra plastic to go home with, play MA2 .
If you want to play with a bunch of Baggers , play MA1..



:DLooks like I might be going to States!

Chris - Do you want to stay at the beach? Same division

thanks Jake but there is 3 of us and we already booked the room.

Chris - Do you want to stay at the beach? Same division

thanks Jake but there is 3 of us and we already booked the room.



Sorry I didn't present the idea earlier...

no problem see you in houston

Thanks Tony! I think he is re-newing this week. He'll be coming in from Ft Worth, so probably won't be able to make it to Friday doubles.

Hey H-towners, what day and time is the mini at Tom Bass? :D

Hell, I'll stay on the beach...

3 in a room is much better in the morning ;) :D:Dif you know what I mean ;)

Hell, I'll stay on the beach...



Maybe next year....

Just signed up, be there Friday morn'n :cool:

This just might be the first time I've ever seen the MPO field growing faster than the MPM field!

I know of at least 4 more MPO-types that have notified me that their registrations are "in-the-mail." The Open players are increasing 2:1 over the Masters this time! :D

Intermediate players need to get on the stick here too...they are sharing their pool with Rec. division.

The weather has been great lately, but starting tomorrow we should start seeing the 10-day forecast covering the tournament weekend.

i will be signing up friday ..

Has anyone heard if Dave and Avery are coming again this year? What about Kev, Coda, or ET? What about Mace, My Hero?

Someone or something keeps tugging at John's groin, and it just won't go away, and I'm sure that the sheer lure of Houston will get Brian there. He just can't resist the place. :p

My Hero is too busy playing with BL's hamster... Thus the groin pull! :D

Has anyone heard if Dave and Avery are coming again this year? What about Kev, Coda, or ET? What about Mace, My Hero?



What's up Larry!!!! Sadly, my body, namely my groin area is mad at me. 15 months have now passed since the original pull.....15 months of limping around. I re-aggrevated it at the Players Cup this year(2006). How i finished and cashed is beyond me. Maybe i really am 1000 rated. :D

I shall return one day, but this is my year to rest. I can't play more than 20-24 holes before things are really tender down there. Tom Bass Park will live on in my heart, and my wet moldy shoes and socks from years past. :DLet everyone know i said "hi", or was it "high?" :p I'll do my best rain jiggle for you. What would TX States be without floating ant colonies and skip shots across the flooded fields? :eek:

Aawwww **** John!!! :( I'm really sorry to hear that you aren't healing up very well yet. We sure will miss you here this year. I presume that there really isn't much you can do in the way of re-hab for it, eh? (Or at least that can be discussed here! :D)

Get well m'friend! I want to see you down here next year!

We had our first drop in MA1 today, but got 4 more mail-in registrations.

Current Reg. list for States. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

I haven't gotten any of the Disc Nation registrations yet today...but if they come in, I'll post em up.

Yes Coda will be , we are driving up there Friday morn'n

rueben where you guys staying?

YO Chris, think we are staying at Stacy Perada's cousin house it wil be ME, Ray P and Coda . Let u kow on more details as when I find out :cool:

Uh oh...I heard that on-line reg. may have been temporarily shutdown this afternoon but is open again.

Apparently, there must've been a lot of registrations within a single division - (I'd guess Pool B.)

I understand that there were over 20 more registrations today at Disc Nation! So I'll have to plug 'em in and see how the division/pools are shaping up.

It's really good to see so many folks registering online in advance for this tournament!

Today's magic number is: 95!

You can view entries by clicking on this link. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

Pool break-down is:
<table border="1"><tr><td> Pool</td><td>Count
</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>29
</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>40
</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>26
</td></tr><tr><td>Total:</td><td>95
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Division break-down:
<table border="1"><tr><td> Division</td><td>Count
</td></tr><tr><td>MPO</td><td>12
</td></tr><tr><td>MPM</td><td>7
</td></tr><tr><td>MPG</td><td>6
</td></tr><tr><td>FPO</td><td>2
</td></tr><tr><td>MA1</td><td>25
</td></tr><tr><td>MM1</td><td>9
</td></tr><tr><td>FW1</td><td>3
</td></tr><tr><td>MA2</td><td>15
</td></tr><tr><td>MA3</td><td>8
</td></tr><tr><td>FW3</td><td>2
</td></tr><tr><td>MG1</td><td>3
</td></tr><tr><td>FW2</td><td>1
</td></tr><tr><td>FPM</td><td>2
</td></tr><tr><td>Total All:</td><td>95
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Pool assignments**:
<table border="1"><tr><td> Pool A</td><td>MPO,MPM,MPG,FPO,FPM</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Pool B</td><td>MA1,FW1,MM1,MG1</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Pool C</td><td>MA2,FW2,MA3,FW3</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td></tr></td></table>
** Note: Some divisions might get moved to better fill the courses if we have space to move them to, and if we have people on a wait-list.

Larry, I just signed up online...just thought you'd want to know its back up.

Thanks Bizz!

I'm still working on stuff related to it tonight but I expect to get a good pool limit for them to use.

This might be a stupid question, but are there any Elite-X Soft Challengers left over from last year? (Black w/ gold stamp)

I recently picked a couple of these up and really like them, but have found the same problem as with Pro Rhynos - some are stiff, some are floppy. The two I have from last year's States are perfect, so if I can get a hold of any more of these, it would be super-sweet! (16).

I'm not sure if we have any left Geoffry...I think that all of the old inventory was completely sold out or sold to Flyin' High.

I love those putters too, but am keeping mine as wall-mounts! :D

Check with me at tourney time and I'll see if I can scare any up for you. Innova supplied black Aviars for us this year.

Today's reg. list can be found by clicking here! (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

Today's magic number is: 108.

My snail-mailed entry should have been there by now :confused:...I'll reregister if it's still not there by Monday's delivery. Have you heard from Mot's in Toronto? He say's he's coming. MPM probably.

It hasn't come in yet Alex. Haven't heard from your buddy in Canada yet either. Just checked the mail-ins this morning and got them posted online, but yours wasn't in this batch.

12 pre reg in MPO.. That is weak..

Lee, then tell the DFW Open players to signup! :)

12 pre reg in MPO.. That is weak..



Actually, I was thinking that was slightly better than usual...most MPOs only sign up during the final week! :D

Still, having the A-pool half full at this point seems about average. There are MANY notable Texans missing from the reg. list so far...Joel, Mace, Schmidt, Judah, Justin, Scooter, and and MM1s of Brenner, GND, Lloyd.

It'll also be unusual if Dave and Avery don't make it this year. I think they've been regulars for the last 6-7 years.

Hey! Where's Kevin and Courtney at? (Don't tell me he's painting the baby's room already!!! :D)

As a reminder, we are offering a BBQ lunch on Sunday for $5 that will benefit TIP (TX ladies going to Peoria in Sept). So, please support Texas Women in Disc Golf by buying a Sunday lunch!

is there a D-CONTEST???

yeah but not for winnie arms like you.. :oJ/K I hope there is, we might do a lot better than at USDGC.

What do you guys serve at the Bar-B-Q lunch ?

We were thinking about doing the same thing here in San Diego.

Donny Olow

All the registrations I received today are up.

Count is: 123

Find them by clicking on this. (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=6264)

yeah but not for winnie arms like you.. :oJ/K I hope there is, we might do a lot better than at USDGC.



You two not qualifying for the D-contest at the USDGC was just plain silly... Darn headwind ;)

Dave and Avery aren't coming to TSDGC this year, Just thought I'd give ya a heads up...