http://www.maplehillopen.com/

The Open at Maple Hill - An NT event for 2008.

July 25 - 27, 2008

Is this the reason for no Marshall Street Disc Golf tournament in 2008?

No. This is not the reason that the MSDGC won't be happening. In fact, it is the exact opposite - the Open is happening because there is no MSDGC.

Jason and I discussed the MSDGC occuring in 2008 a month or so before the 2007 MSDGC and it was decided that we would not run it again. At that point, I started trying to figure out how to capture some of the magic we had created in another big event here in Leicester. The Open at Maple Hill is the creation I have come up with. I suspect Jason will create another special event too - we'll just have to wait and see.

Any reason(s) you care to share for the decision to not run the 2008 MSDGC? I'm sure lots of dg'ers are interested to know.

I was vague on purpose and will continue to be so on this one. Short version, Jason and I had different long term goals with the MSDGC.

No MSDGC, say it isn't so.

Wondering if I should request my time off of work now for the Maple Hill Open...It's really enticing to get to play Airplanes twice and finally have the ratings count. I keep losing out on 1050+ rounds :)

Any reason(s) you care to share for the decision to not run the 2008 MSDGC? I'm sure lots of dg'ers are interested to know.




I was vague on purpose and will continue to be so on this one. Short version, Jason and I had different long term goals with the MSDGC.



There's the long term goals, and there's also the issue of people being slobs. I was told that every year Jason would reportedly spend a week after the MSDGC filling up a large dumpster full of trash left where people camped and partied on his property. Cleaning up after people gets REAL old, REAL quick. http://www.panthersplanet.net/style_emoticons/default/thumbsdown.gif

Just checked out the website- "Make the cut. Get Paid"

I like :D

I'll be there Steven...

Just checked out the website- "Make the cut. Get Paid"

I like :D



Was it decided that this is what will go on the shirts?

Website Updated (http://maplehillopen.com)

Registration starts January 1, 2008. Anyone have any extra weak sauce?

Yeehaw!

I have enough weak sauce to fill a swimming pool, but I'm leavin' it at home the 4th week of July!

Thanks to Buried Under Comics for stepping up and being our first Ace Sponsor! BUC Rules!

Two more updates:

Registration opens January 1, 2008
Registration is $162 for all divisions

Player Registration Info Page (http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_qualify.html)

I should be there, probably bring Marsha too :)

Registration (http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1198118185) opens January 1, 2008.

Steve,

I'm confused...I thought I saw something about having to qualify for this event???

Kirk

Any reason(s) you care to share for the decision to not run the 2008 MSDGC? I'm sure lots of dg'ers are interested to know.




I was vague on purpose and will continue to be so on this one. Short version, Jason and I had different long term goals with the MSDGC.



There's the long term goals, and there's also the issue of people being slobs. I was told that every year Jason would reportedly spend a week after the MSDGC filling up a large dumpster full of trash left where people camped and partied on his property. Cleaning up after people gets REAL old, REAL quick. http://www.panthersplanet.net/style_emoticons/default/thumbsdown.gif



there was a good amount of discussion about this @ the after party at this past years MSDGC. At that time Jason was very doubtful about a 08 msdgc, but did talk about having a bigger + better one the year after.

Myself and others tried to convince him to do a scaled-down version of the MSDGC, but he was having nothing of that.

while I am sure I will enjoy myself @ The Open, I don't think it will be as much fun as the MSDGC. hopefully after a break(08) the MSDGC will be back.


after watching the DVD I cannot wait to get back there, when's the next tournament?

Steve,

I'm confused...I thought I saw something about having to qualify for this event???

Kirk



Hi Kirk,

About half the spots are reserved for past champions, qualifiers, and a few sponsor spots. The rest are on a first come first serve basis.

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html

Steve.

Hi Luke,

We can't wait to see your smiling mug in our neck of the woods, Jason will be concentrating on the party and camping this year and I will be executing the tournament (and finding sponsors - hint hint). I've got no clue what he has planned for us this year, but I suspect Pyramids is going to be rocking and much of the MSDGC magic will be preserved. A month ago I was not so sure, but now it is all falling into place - and we've still got plenty of time to muck things up and put them into place again.

i hope i get in

Registration is now open.

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1198118185

PLEASE LET ME GET IN

i'm going to nefa land! :)

Registration is now open.

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1198118185



<font color="green"> WHAT IT IS, SUCKA!!! </font>

$162 is STEEP!

... but so worth it. :cool:

matt prolly isnt ready for maple hill anyway. give him another few years :)

Well with the current PDGA schedule Maple Hill is the only event to travel too that weekend. The reason the entry is so steep IMO is that I am going to have to fork that cash out after being on the road for almost 2 months.

matt prolly isnt ready for maple hill anyway. give him another few years :)



If you make the 72-player cut, you get paid.

If a 1004-rated player doesn't think he will make the cut, then I agree, he prolly isnt ready for maple hill anyway. :D

So that makes it ok? I don't know if I will even have that much cash and if I were rated 980 I would probably not play.

Well with the current PDGA schedule Maple Hill is the only event to travel too that weekend.



*coughs* Raleigh Disc Golf Championships

Well with the current PDGA schedule Maple Hill is the only event to travel too that weekend.



*coughs* Raleigh Disc Golf Championships



Michigan to MC is a LOOOONNNNNGGGGG way!

Well with the current PDGA schedule Maple Hill is the only event to travel too that weekend.



*coughs* Raleigh Disc Golf Championships



Michigan to MC is a LOOOONNNNNGGGGG way!



I know, he's way out in Oklahoma.

Well with the current PDGA schedule Maple Hill is the only event to travel too that weekend.



*coughs* Raleigh Disc Golf Championships



Michigan to MC is a LOOOONNNNNGGGGG way!



I know, he's way out in Oklahoma.




Hey you got one. :D

i'll front ya right now if you pay me back 100% of the first $85 in winnings, plus 50% of the rest, up to a max of 110% of total entry fees.

LOL! I need to know who I am touring with 1st before I'll sign up but I appreciate it.

OK I just heard that this thing has filled 6 months in advance for the normal people wanting to play open. That raises the question of why the registration was started so early before people can make plans to attend? I never liked the fact you have to sign up for the USDGC within 30 days because many people just cannot commit to the event so early.

So why is it that registration was opened in January for an event in July? Also why is the PDGA signup the only way to get in and charging $7.50? If I fork out the cash now can I get it back (including the $7.50) if I decide I can't go next month?

The PDGA schedule is moronic BTW. Oh and that is not a personal attack.

OK I just heard that this thing has filled 6 months in advance for the normal people wanting to play open. That raises the question of why the registration was started so early before people can make plans to attend? I never liked the fact you have to sign up for the USDGC within 30 days because many people just cannot commit to the event so early.




you've never ran a tournament have you? this gives them money, a guaranteed number of players, etc. If I ran a tournament I would love to have it filled 6 months ahead!

also clearly enough people can make the plans- or they are like me and registered because they refuse to miss it, and will plan anything else around those dates :)

OK I just heard that this thing has filled 6 months in advance for the normal people wanting to play open. That raises the question of why the registration was started so early before people can make plans to attend? I never liked the fact you have to sign up for the USDGC within 30 days because many people just cannot commit to the event so early.




you've never ran a tournament have you? this gives them money, a guaranteed number of players, etc. If I ran a tournament I would love to have it filled 6 months ahead!

also clearly enough people can make the plans- or they are like me and registered because they refuse to miss it, and will plan anything else around those dates :)



Well considering the response they have gotten they could have opened registration 3 months ahead of time knowing that they would have the tournament fill. It is going to suck when players go to sign up after the "off season" just to be told it is full 4 months in advance. Heck I may have to take Sandal dude up on his offer now but I will only do so if he can get the cash back if I were to find out I cannot attend.

OK I just heard that this thing has filled 6 months in advance for the normal people wanting to play open. That raises the question of why the registration was started so early before people can make plans to attend? I never liked the fact you have to sign up for the USDGC within 30 days because many people just cannot commit to the event so early.

So why is it that registration was opened in January for an event in July? Also why is the PDGA signup the only way to get in and charging $7.50? If I fork out the cash now can I get it back (including the $7.50) if I decide I can't go next month?

The PDGA schedule is moronic BTW. Oh and that is not a personal attack.



Hi Matt, I just watched Thank You for Smoking and I'll try to answer as best I can.

1. Registration was opened on January 1st for two reasons - to demonstrate to sponsors that this event is loved and followed, and because I, the TD, decided to open it up now. It has kind of become a tradition and I hope we sell out on January 1st next year. Waiting til the second to sell out is downright embarassing! :o

But to answer your real question, there are about 50 Pro Open spots reserved for Qualifiers and Touring Pro card holders. The tourney is not really sold out, just the first come first served spots. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more details:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html

2. Online registration. The fee comes from the $5+ credit card processing charges and a couple bucks to maintain the site. Only online because there would no way of figuring out which check was mailed first.

3. The schedule is a bit screwy to me too. I dislike seeing the NT hop all over the place too. This is one of the reasons for the recent formation of a new NT Committee to help guide the NT in 2009. This committee is made up of two player reps (Feldberg, J. Reading), two NT TDs, two BoD members and me.

All input is wanted. Hope to meet you in July.

Steve.

OK I just heard that this thing has filled 6 months in advance for the normal people wanting to play open. That raises the question of why the registration was started so early before people can make plans to attend? I never liked the fact you have to sign up for the USDGC within 30 days because many people just cannot commit to the event so early.

So why is it that registration was opened in January for an event in July? Also why is the PDGA signup the only way to get in and charging $7.50? If I fork out the cash now can I get it back (including the $7.50) if I decide I can't go next month?

The PDGA schedule is moronic BTW. Oh and that is not a personal attack.



Hi Matt, I just watched Thank You for Smoking and I'll try to answer as best I can.

1. Registration was opened on January 1st for two reasons - to demonstrate to sponsors that this event is loved and followed, and because I, the TD, decided to open it up now. It has kind of become a tradition and I hope we sell out on January 1st next year. Waiting til the second to sell out is downright embarassing! :o

But to answer your real question, there are about 50 Pro Open spots reserved for Qualifiers and Touring Pro card holders. The tourney is not really sold out, just the first come first served spots. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more details:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html

2. Online registration. The fee comes from the $5+ credit card processing charges and a couple bucks to maintain the site. Only online because there would no way of figuring out which check was mailed first.

3. The schedule is a bit screwy to me too. I dislike seeing the NT hop all over the place too. This is one of the reasons for the recent formation of a new NT Committee to help guide the NT in 2009. This committee is made up of two player reps (Feldberg, J. Reading), two NT TDs, two BoD members and me.

All input is wanted. Hope to meet you in July.

Steve.



I hope to be there as well but I am worried that it will be filed before I can commit to going. My touring schedule this summer isn't just up to me and could be up to as many as 5 guys which makes this one tough to make if only two of us sign up.
If you can talk Bunnel into going my chances go up 30% to 80%. Talk double G into goign and touring this summer and it is now 98%. If you talk Nikko into going it goes back down to 82%. :D

Anyway I really want to play but I am a broke college student now and I am having a hard enough time trying to get enough money for the upcoming TX events in the next month since they will all fill early and I will be unable to use my previous winnings to pay for the next event as I usually.

Matt
You now must SCOOT over to the N O Pot of Gold to qualify.
Gives you til March 15 to get your money,
your schedule and your game together.

Mr. Godge
Thanks for including us in your fun.

best of luck

steve timm
td New Orleans Pot of Gold
March 15, 2008

So that makes it ok? I don't know if I will even have that much cash and if I were rated 980 I would probably not play.



I signed up Jan 2nd last year, when I was a 980 rated player, and took 8th. This place rewards great shots. Plus you simply have to come see the course(s), camping at Pyramids could be it's own weekend!

There is no more fun event than a Marshall Street Masterpiece.

Matt
You now must SCOOT over to the N O Pot of Gold to qualify.
Gives you til March 15 to get your money,
your schedule and your game together.

Mr. Godge
Thanks for including us in your fun.

best of luck

steve timm
td New Orleans Pot of Gold
March 15, 2008



Luckily I don't have to qualify as I have already met the qualification standards but if I were not I would be there just for that reason.

Anyway the whole thing I guess is that I do want to go because I know it is a great experience but I fear that imay not be able to due to the fact that everyone I am traveling with may not get in.

OK I just heard that this thing has filled 6 months in advance for the normal people wanting to play open. That raises the question of why the registration was started so early before people can make plans to attend? I never liked the fact you have to sign up for the USDGC within 30 days because many people just cannot commit to the event so early.

So why is it that registration was opened in January for an event in July? Also why is the PDGA signup the only way to get in and charging $7.50? If I fork out the cash now can I get it back (including the $7.50) if I decide I can't go next month?

The PDGA schedule is moronic BTW. Oh and that is not a personal attack.



Hey Matt............#1 Life isnt fair............#2 Life isnt fair...........#3 Life isnt fair..........#4 Its sucks to be broke but if you cant afford it you simply cant afford it..........Oh and did I mention #5 Life isnt fair??? Oh and #6 a TD can do whatever he wants with his tournament, and if you dont like it then dont go cuz it seems to me like PLENTY of people could afford it that early and ARE willing to pay and plan 6 months in advance :eek: :eek: :eek:

When will the pre-reg list be posted?

Mr. Dodge is in VA today &amp; will be driving back to sunny Leicester this evening. I would expect a flurry of site updates shortly after his arrival.

When will the pre-reg list be posted?



Hopefully tomorrow. Just got home and I'm going to try and catch up on some sleep.

thanks Steve, just was curious to see who signed up.

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.



Ok I'm going! Never seen an event that big with only 1 guy over 1000. :D

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.



Ok I'm going! Never seen an event that big with only 1 guy over 1000. :D



where you see a lot of low rated players, I see a bunch of potential dark horse picks!

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.



Ok I'm going! Never seen an event that big with only 1 guy over 1000. :D



where you see a lot of low rated players, I see a bunch of potential dark horse picks!



Agreed! Can't wait to see which big dawgs show. Most likely all of them.

Okay, I'm down. Everyone needs a little Sheri in their day.

Oops, forgot to register.

poops on u

Oops, forgot to register.



while I doubt the top 40 on the wait list will make it in like last year, I think if your in the top 10 you will be safe.

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.



Ok I'm going! Never seen an event that big with only 1 guy over 1000. :D



where you see a lot of low rated players, I see a bunch of potential dark horse picks!



Exactly. And all those golfers with ratings under 1000 are used to playing tight New England woods holes, and the Texan is not. :D

now thats just silly :)

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.



Ok I'm going! Never seen an event that big with only 1 guy over 1000. :D



where you see a lot of low rated players, I see a bunch of potential dark horse picks!



Exactly. And all those golfers with ratings under 1000 are used to playing tight New England woods holes, and the Texan is not. :D



BOOM!

Can I call myself an extremely dark horse?

Pre registration list is updated here:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7290

Wait list is updated and will be kept on the Maple Hill Open site here:

http://www.maplehillopen.com/players_players.html#five

Steve.



Ok I'm going! Never seen an event that big with only 1 guy over 1000. :D



where you see a lot of low rated players, I see a bunch of potential dark horse picks!



Exactly. And all those golfers with ratings under 1000 are used to playing tight New England woods holes, and the Texan is not. :D




This Texan would rather play tight courses........Don't stereotype Lag it will just hurt you.

I'm willing to bet New Englanders are accustomed to more tight holes than Texans.. :o

I'm willing to bet New Englanders are accustomed to more tight holes than Texans.. :o



True but this Texan travels and plays better in the woods. My best shot is straight and low, Sabre style.

Buzzz...have I taught you nothing?!?!?
:)

I'm willing to bet New Englanders are accustomed to more tight holes than Texans.. :o



True but this Texan travels and plays better in the woods. My best shot is straight and low, Sabre style.



Its true. Playing on the lead card with Matt at the '05 am worlds in Arizona, he was hitting all the lines just like the two NCers!

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