The 2008 Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club Challenge (IX), hosted by seven "gentlemen" who love the sport (not an adult-themed strip club...like many may think) is set for February 29, March 1, and March 2, 2008. (The weekend before the Memorial in AZ.) Like last year, this is a three-day, one round a day, event with assigned tee times. The entry form and other information is posted at www.lvdiscgolf.com. (http://www.lvdiscgolf.com.) This is also the same weekend as NASCAR, so GET YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW!!! We don't not have a host hotel (been working on it for a few years, but nothing has panned out), but many non-Strip hotels are located within close driving distance to Sunset Park, such as Sunset Station, Green Valley Ranch, South Coast, Terribles, Silverton, Fiesta, Hooters...all large gaming hotels & casinos; or DoubleTree Hotel on Warm Springs, Candlewood on Paradise, Tahiti Village on south Las Vegas Blvd, La Quinta on Paradise, Hamption Inn on Dean Martin, Residence Inn by Marriott on Green Valley/Sunset, Coutyard by Marriott at Green Valley/Sunset, Embassy Suites on Paradise, Holiday Inn Express on Rainbow, Homewood Suites on Eastern...all non-gaming, smaller/typical hotels, just to name a few.

Amateur divisions tee first with the premier field (Open) teeing last. Last tee time around 2:00 PM. First tee time around 7:00 AM. The amateur field is limited to 72 players...period (which still makes it an A-Tier event), and limited to only the Expert, Advanced, and Advanced Masters divisions. Ams better get their entries in soon because I know I will be turning away about 50 players. (We don't have enough volunteers in Vegas to host this event at two courses, which is why the Am field is limited. But, the Halloween Classic, which will cater to the Ams in 2008, makes up for the limited field at the GCC.)

Last year, over $7,500 was collected in sponsorships for the GCC, and we had over 180 players. In 2007, 1st place MPO got $1,280, 1st place FPO got $600, 1st place MPM got $665, 1st place FPM got $380, 1st place MPG got $455, 1st place MA1 got $120, 1st place FW1 got $85, and 1st place MM1 got $105. These payouts exceeded some National Tours!!!

As of October 31, 2007 (yes, 4 months before our tournament), almost $6,000 has been sponsored towards our event. Innova's Candy Fund-Raiser program, and sales by DiscGolfValues / Mark Molnar, has ALREADY raised almost $4,500. (I have one 2008 GCC Championship Destroyer that I might let got at our silent auction at the GCC...say for $80, and maybe a 2004 full-color GCC stamp, say for even more.) Additionally, DiscGolfValues ALSO sold some 2007 discs after our tournament last year, which is adding another $500 to the pot. The Las Vegas Disc Golf Club is sponsoring $500. I, your TD, am sponsoring at least $250 cash...and maybe more if a disc golfer will buy a house using my wife as their real estate agent!!! Duane Kline, Marc Lumos, Arek Whitmyer, and Keith Johnston have already sponsored a hole for $30.

InnColor discs will NOT be available for the 2008 GCC event. (Unless a miracle happens.) But, this just makes all previous GCC InnColor discs more valuable!!!!

See you in Vegas in February/March 2008!!!

Who's going? Where you staying?

Weren't those $50 hole sponsors?

Maybe that explains the mansion...

Good catch...wise person.

I should note that you donated another $14 to the tournament (my pocket) by getting your butt kicked Sunday!!!

first pro player signed up! keith <font color="blue"> johnson </font>

and the hole sponsor is of course the future world champion LORELEI JOHNSON #13697!

can't wait to go back and not give up on a round after being even half way thru, and knowing at the end i could have still cashed with an even round :mad:

it's VEGAS BABY!!!

Do you want us to be 2008 PDGA current before we sent in the money or can we send in the money and renew prior to the event?

You do not need to renew prior to registering for the event. Just do that as soon as you can, before the event. The Am divisions might fill before the end of the year.

Our tournament website is down. Our volunteer web guru is working on it. If you need a copy of the entry form ASAP, please forward such a request to [email protected] and I'll reply to your request soon.

The site is back up.

Down again...

Back up.

Website was down again. Now back up again.

titleDISC.com has experienced 99.999% uptime for the past year or so... please let me know if you're interested in listing your tournament with us for speedy online registration.

-J

WOOOHOOOO Registrations are in.....Condo is reserved.....Airfare is booked.....We are ready to be in Vegas....looking forward to another great one Jeff!!!!!!

We have three more sponsors!!! Jeff "Old School" Kennedy ponied up $40. Tom Lowry and Team Oklahoma kicked in $100. I hear Sheri Jazembak and Team Buffalo will match that donation for another $100...and challenges other states to step up for this kick butt tournament!!! And Adam Wilson and Richard Murray (Washington boys) tossed in $30 more. Bamba "Little Pony" hasn't indicated how much he is willing to donate to his GREAT Vegas friends!!!

We are at $6,065 in sponsorships!!! And I hear there is a very slight chance...very very slight chance...we might, if the heavens allows, get a few InnColor discs. Shall we start the bidding around $35 a disc?

As soon as I send in the 2008 PDGA Sanctioning Agreement, we can start to post the sign ups on the web. I HAVE 17 AMS ALREADY signed up, and only 72 total spots. I also already have 10 Pros signed up.

Since the PDGA changed the Expert and Advanced proposed divisions to Advanced and Intermediate, my entry form is wrong. A revised entry form will be posted on lvdiscgolf.com very soon. For those that used the old form and signed up as Expert, you are now Advanced. For those that used the old form and signed up as Advanced, you are now Intermediate. If you want to change divisions based on the final PDGA Am classifications, please let me know at [email protected]

P.S. Not only do we have a great (say $30) Am player package (I wonder what Sam Ferrans will sponsor?), but we will also pay out 50% of the field. Last year, we added just over $1,000 to the Am fields, which equaled a $127 payback!!!

Can't wait for our own great tourney AND the swing down to AZ

is there an am payout at this event???

Yes there is.
If a payout is that important to you play pro.

thanks for the advice topdog, sorry for having questions, thanks for your consideration about my division status, i appreciate your concern

Last year, we added about $1,000 to the Am payout and we paid 50% of the field. We will likely do the same thing this year, but it depends on sponsorships.

TopDog is not running this tournament

Jeff, the TD

Where did I say I was running the tournament. I just answered his question from your post before his. It seems to me that all he cared about was the payout. He asked about the payout on the memorial thread. The payout at Vegas was great this year but that isnt what is all about.

The payout at Vegas was great this year but that isnt what is all about.



I agree payout shouldn't be what it's all about, but it does matter. I have a difficult decision every year between Vegas or Memorial. Last time I chose Memorial, this time I'm choosing Vegas. I'm not doing it for prizes, or I would not be throwing myself into the MA1 category.
There are multiple reasons for choosing Vegas, but this is not the thread for that DISCussion. I will however say that location had a major influence on my decision. :o
I wish I could play both... :mad:

the good ole truffle shuffle, solid!

Any word on when the registration list will be up? I just want to make sure my entry form is in because I am setting up my casino reservations. Looking forward to the tourney!

Sanctioning agreement mailed to PDGA Monday. Should have proxy rights to post entry list very soon.

Soon?

Sanctioning agreement mailed to PDGA Monday. Should have proxy rights to post entry list very soon.



They got it. Are we going to see a pre req list soon I sent my money in a month ago and want to make sure you got it.

Registration list now updated on PDGA.

Topdog...settle down. Some of us have real jobs besides running tournament.

I just wanted to make sure you got my money. After if took over a month for my money to go from NorCal to Phoenix I was just checking, sorry. How did you know I didnt have a job its good to have the GIBill.

Jeff,
Masters this year? You are getting up there :D. Are you getting more black aviar's this year?

Jeff,
Masters this year? You are getting up there :D. Are you getting more black aviar's this year?



Are you going to show up for this? Im sure your Sunset Park hobo friends are missing you :D

Just let peanut and the gang walk with me! Great inspiration!!!!

If Hobo shows up I will show up as well.
Jeff is an old fart now.

KG

Just let peanut and the gang walk with me! Great inspiration!!!!



Yeah, that was great getting applause from a crowd everytime I dropped in for bogie. :confused:

I am going to try to make it out. Flights out of my small hick town are expensive, but they may go down as it gets closer.

I am sure my boys do miss me. I need some tips on turbo putts and drinking beers in the sun all day long.

If you guys can promise a gallery, I may start thinking about it a little bit more.

KG, when's the next trip to Rockford?

jeff; check the link on my name it is not me. i'm # 23588 and I'm not from Des Moines.

jeff; check the link on my name it is not me. i'm # 23588 and I'm not from Des Moines.



It makes you look like the sandbagger. :D

That would be the 936 rated golfer in the Int division. :D:D :cool::)

That would be the 936 rated golfer in the Int division. :D:D :cool::)


More like the 989 rated Intermediate. That is definately a mistake.
The 936 rated bagger probably assumes that he will do poorly at an Ice Bowl event so his rating will drop. :)
2008 GCC Results (http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7291)

It sounds like a poor plan for the 936 bagger. The Ice Bowl event is unlikely to get submitted in time for the rating to drop. Unless he's already shot himself in the foot at another event...

Sign ups just updated on PDGA link.

Only have 10 spots left for MM1, 14 spots left for MA2, and 25 spots left for MA1.

Look for future postings regarding more big sponsorships!!!

Received 5 more Am entries. Only 43 Am spots left. Get entries in mail NOW!!!! Am player packages include at least an Innova mini, an Innova hot stamp DX disc, and an Innova hot stamp Star disc. Working on more goodies for you guys. Pro player packages is an Innova hot stamp Pro Destroyer.

This is the last update until early January. I'm in Colorado for the holidays.

Received another hole sponsorship for $30. Thanks Stuart Krall (PDGA #13321) from North Carolina!!! Total sponsorship in hand to date about $6,600.

We should be getting 50 Star Ontario Rocs. These will be $25 each. Go to discgolfvalues.com to purchase them. When all these are sold, another $500 to $750 added to the tournament. (Thanks Innova &amp; Chicken!!!)

Also, got approval for 50 InnColor discs. Don't have them in yet, but about 30 have ALREADY been sold for $30 to $35 each to local players who are helping run Las Vegas events. Will likely start to put them up on ebay when we get them. ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE TOURNAMENT!!!! When I sell all 50, this is ANOTHER $1,000 (at least) sponsorhsip thanks to Innova's fund-raising program!!!! If you sponsor a hole (or have already), I might reserve these limited discs for you for $30 (maybe $35, depending on how fast they go!).

The more sponsorship I collect, the deeper the payout!!! My goal is to pay back 75% of the Pro field, and still have 1st Place Pro take home at least $1,500 or so...likely more.

You really don't want to miss this tournament. AGAIN...YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!

where can I register online for this event?

No online registration avialable. Maybe for 2009 GCC..maybe not.

(Call me old fashion, but I want the check or money in MY hand and not through a third party I have no relationship with.)

Jeff

Where you at in Colorado Jeff? I'll be around CO Springs next week during new years visiting family.

Blazek

Does anyone have any floorspace they'd be willing to negotiate with? I'll be making my first trip to Vegas (For golf) and the Memorial as well, so anything is greatly appreciated.

Mailed our entry's today!!!!!!!!

Travis Blase # 28536 Open Men
Liz Murphy # 30122 Intermediate Women

See you all in two months.

WORD!

Entries received through today are updated on Tour calendar.

Amateur fields are CLOSE to being closed! I only have 30 spots left. THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING. Once I get down to 20 or so spots, I will close the Am divisions and a waiting list will begin. AGAIN...THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING. Ams better get your entries in the mail by Friday (January 4, 2008).

Jeff

What number does the Open side close at and does the Open ALWAYS fill???

Open has never filled. But, I can only handle about 220 players. So when I hit 200, ALL divisions will be filled.

So what your saying is I should send my check fairly soon???

Have room for another 150 players. Think you are OK for now. But I would not wait until the last minute.

Jeff,
Have the front few feet of the tee pads been acid etched yet? I know there has been talk for years about getting it done, but in Oct. it seemed liked it for sure would get done after the event.
If not, I honestly don't mind doing it on the Thursday before the event, and will be happy to do so, if I could get someone to help me by following behind me with a 5 gallon bucket of water to rinse the pads off with.
It would make the tee situation SO much better and I'd be extremely happy to do it.(seriously)

Also, I was curious if you ever found Lorelei's tee sign from the Nov event as I would like to add it to the "collection".

Thanks for EVERYTHING you and the other guys do for Vegas disc golf and I'll see you next month.

Keith

Keith,

Thanks for offering to help. They were acid washed last week. I don't know by who or how. I have been told that any acid washing must be done by Parks &amp; Rec. to ensure the chemicals are enivronmentally safe. We will ask Parks &amp; Rec. to acid wash them again before our event, but who knows if they'll fulfill our request.

I'll print out another tee-sign from the 2007 halloween for you. I'll try not to forget, bt if I do, you'll get it someday.

jeff; can you please fix my PDGA # to 23588 not 23558 i am in NO WAY that good

I was trying to make you look good and scare away other MA1 players. Will fit with next update.

Myself and another player from CO are heading down and would like to contribute to the Open pool, but are looking for anyone that would be willing to donate some floor space or sleeping bag room outside.
I would gladly reciprocate if ever in CO at my house or could hook you up for the kindness.
PM me if you'd be willing to save a couple "Gentlemen" some bread, or want a full background of my past 31 years living.
Peace

Keith,

Thanks for offering to help. They were acid washed last week. I don't know by who or how. I have been told that any acid washing must be done by Parks &amp; Rec. to ensure the chemicals are enivronmentally safe. We will ask Parks &amp; Rec. to acid wash them again before our event, but who knows if they'll fulfill our request.

I'll print out another tee-sign from the 2007 halloween for you. I'll try not to forget, bt if I do, you'll get it someday.



Thanks for the info Jeff! Glad to hear that "somebody" washed them as they are outstanding pads when they are grippy at the end.

Maybe you could remember to print the '07 Halloween sign when you are printing the 2008 Gentleman's tee sign :D

See you soon.

Keith

Thinking about this one. Yeah....

I have played a couple of rounds on the newly acid washed pads and they are freakin' awesome. What a difference...

Can't wait for this year to get going....Ice Bowl....Gentlemans Club....and that little tourney in Scottsdale. F YEA

Only 27 Am spots left. I have been told there are 10 in the mail.

Rory Self (Team AZ) sponsored a hole for $30. Thanks Rory!!!

Maps (Yes that is with an "s") should be posted on lvdgc.com by next week. Measuring distances tomorrow morning (maybe in the snow). Course will be changed EACH DAY.

Also, a course brochure will be posted as well.

Each day? Wow talk about having minions.

Bump for possible floor space (see previous post). Rental car and entry fee taken care of...Just trying to save a few bucks since most of the time will either be spent at Sunset Park.
Any help will be kindly appreciated if so chosen.

Jeff, how are things coming along? what else can your local players help out with? Discussion on Saturday at BagTag????????

My hubby and I are also looking for a place to stay if anyone has some room? If someone can offer it up to us we can send in our registration. Or, if no one has any room. Can you refer us to a fairly priced hotel not on the strip that is not trashy? I haven't been to vegas in 16 years so I have no idea what hotels are around! Or what's cheap but still decent. Thanks to anyone who can help me out!

Valk,

Since no one replied to my post I figured it a mute point and looked into a hostels they are cheap and look nicer than all the schwag hotels I've seen...I haven't been to Vegas since 98' so I pumped plus it will be my first Open tourney.
Bring it.

Look at some of the non-Strip hotels listed in the beginning of this discussion.

I have a family (two little kids) and already have two players staying with me.

A hotel is being built acrosee the street from the park (first one within walking distance), but won't be done until much later this year.

Jeff

I am staying just off the strip at the Knights Inn for 50 a night.

My hubby and I are also looking for a place to stay if anyone has some room? If someone can offer it up to us we can send in our registration. Or, if no one has any room. Can you refer us to a fairly priced hotel not on the strip that is not trashy? I haven't been to vegas in 16 years so I have no idea what hotels are around! Or what's cheap but still decent. Thanks to anyone who can help me out!



I'd suggest checking priceline or something, and avoiding downtown las vegas. there are a lot of comfort inn type places to the southeast of the strip(closer to the airport/course). everything is going to be expensive, pretty much.

I was going to suggest The Orleans as they are probably the best value(similar price to a comfort inn, but as nice as some of the strip hotels) in vegas, but I just looked and they said its booked that weekend online. Still might want to give them a call though and check.

If your flying in then look around for Las Vegas package deals(flight+hotel), decent chance you can stay in a nice hotel for the price of a average place off the strip with some of these. The way to find these is to go to one of the resorts home page(bellagio, monte carlo, MGM grand i know all do this, and so do sites like priceline). I just looked @ some and from what I know it easily cuts off $100+ for 2 nights.

MAJOR UPDATE NOTICE...

All the Ams Fields are closed except Advanced (MA1)...period. No ifs, ands, or buts unless the Pro Fields don't fill. (And I am sure they will.) A waiting list has started for the Intermediate and Master Am Divisions. The Advanced Divisions (Women and Men) will likely close after this weekend. If you have already booked flights and reserved a hotel room and your name is not on the PDGA website as a sign up, then you can play Advanced unless someone cancels from the other divisions or unless that division fills. Pro fields have lots of spots left!

To reserve an Am spot and to be added to the official waiting list, I must receive a completed entry with a check or money order. It will not be cashed until a guarantee from me that you are in the tournament.

We have 75 sign ups. Our first FPO has signed up (Juliana Korver...assuming her arm heals).

Also, last year we collected about $7,500 in sponsorships. At this time, we are around $7,700...and I know more is coming. The Trotter Family will be providing free water for the tournament. Jeremy Rusco and Dynamic Discs gave $30. Jon Canonico, a GCC member, is tossing in at least $50. The SynDISCate, a group of local golfer trying to do their thing to promote our sport...and running Vegas's IceBowl in a month...has given $500!!! They will be selling merchandise at our event, so make sure you support them. They have also set the standard to sell merchandise at the GCC. If you want to sell, you need to match their donation ($500). If you don't, and we catch you selling items out of the trunk of your car, the police will be called. (Isn't fair to those that pay to play!!!) Finally, Innova and DiscGolfValues strikes again. Another $500 from the CFR program by selling 40 Star Ontario Rocs. Thanks Mark and Innova!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maps are almost done and will be posted on lvdiscgolf.com. A tournament packet will also be provided this year and posted on the tournament website as well. You will be impressed with the course layout (it gets harder every day)...and maybe even scared!

P.S. NASCAR is the same weekend as the GCC, so hotels are going to be hard to find, especially on the Strip.

Jeff

I will be sending my check ASAP!!!

Jeff check your PMs

Donated my 210 to the Open fund for myself and a buddy.

USA Hostel and Sin City Hostel both are sweet and last I checked had beds and private rooms at cheap rates.
Now if I can only get on my flight on Standby I'm set to come down and punish Feldberg and Rico. :D;)

Thanks everyone for the info! I hope we'll make it there! My hubby and our buddy just sent in their registration the other day. I am hoping I'll be able to play (back injury) so maybe Juliana and I can gimp it out:) lol

We found reasonably priced rooms at the Wild Wild West, I think that's what it was called? Does anyone know if this hotel is decent?

The Wild Wild West is very close to the strip and you can easily get to the course from there. I have heard the rooms are decent. It is located adjacent to a truck stop and local truck yard. It is across the street from a weekly apartment place which is a huge meth-head hangout so I would not leave your valuables in your car or in your room when you leave.

You will be fine staying there. However, for the most part- you get what you pay for in this town when it comes to rooms.

Sweet thanks a bunch! I can't wait to come to vegas, since the last time I was there, I was only 15 and didn't really get to experience it :)

Entries updated.

ADVANCED DIVIONS (MA1 AND FW1) IS NOW ALSO CLOSED. SO ALL AMATURE FIELDS ARE CLOSED. I have four FW1 spots and 8 MA1 spots still avaliable, but these will likely fill this week. I MUST HAVE YOUR ENTY IN HAND ASAP TO GET THESE FEW SPOTS. Fedex is the quickest, or hand delivery to my house.

Innova and DGC does it again...Ams do get a BLACK Aviar in their players package. (Plus more...of course.)

Pro entries are beginning to roll in. Making some last minute adjustments to the course so it exceeds the distance requirements for an average Open player (greater than 350 feet per hole, on average) Last round is over 400 fett per hole, on average!

Also got a CTP on hole #24. Cool limited run Goblin disc from Innova and a CTP trophy by John O'Connell!!!

Jeff

Another Sponsorship from Inonva.

Received the Diamond Support package. This will add another $1,000 to the kitty. The package also includes a cool disc for each round for the CTP.

Also Earl Wilcox is kicking in $50. (Another formal GCC!!!)

We are up to over $8,700 sponsored for this tournament!!!

Jeff

I am so freaking stoked to get there....Last time I was in town was 10-31-98 so I imagine the freakshow continues to grow by the year.

Big thanks to all the people making this happen!

Is the Pro Women field going to close soon? Just wondering cuz I'm planning to play, but can't send my entry fee until next week...

Pro side for ALL divisions likely will not fill up until the week before the tournament. But, I am sure it will fill up!!!

Jeff

Sweet! Thanks! I will send my registration in Next Friday if u don't think it'll fill before then... :) VEGAS BABY! I can't wait!

Also, are taxi's really expensive in Vegas? We are debating on whether or not to rent a car. We are looking at staying at Tropicana or Sahara maybe... We decided to NOT stay at the Wild Wild West after reading some reviews. One of which stated this couple's key didn't work in the door, they went to the front desk for assistance, they went and unlocked the room which had clothes and other things lying around the room, come to find out it was a crime scene in which wasn't supposed to be rented out. ha no thanks! :)

I know that if you stay at the Orleans- it is 30.00 bucks one way.

$30 to the course in a taxi???

UPDATE.

I still have a few, very few, Amateur spots left. If you want one, call me to verify that your division has an opening. If three FW1 don't sign up very, very soon, those spots will be given to the MA1 field. (P.S. I work and have two little kids, so please don't call until after 5 PM Vegas time and not after 9 PM Vegas time.)

Another $1,000 added by Innova via the InnColor program. We are getting 50 InnColor discs. Almost all of the discs are being bought by locals who are help with the event. (And therefore, they should deserve first pick!) IF any are left, they will be sold for $35 each at the tournment. And please don't ask me to reserve you one unless you have sponsored $50 or more.

And, another $250 added by the GCC via local disc sales.

Add these two amounts to the previous total I listed, and we have over $10,000 in sponsorships!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Course layouts are done. Individual color maps and tournament scorecards will be posted at lvdiscgolf.com soon.
Friday's course has 23 holes, is 8,900 feet long, with an average distance of 387 feet per hole. Saturday's course has 21 holes, is 9,100 feet long, with an average distance of 433 feet per hole. Sunday's course has 20 holes, is 9,200 feet long, with an average distance of 460 feet per hole. (This is an A-Tier Event!!!)

CTP, like usual, is hole #24 for a disc and a cool tournament, hand-carved trophy provided John O'Connell. These are sooooooo cool!!

Amateur payouts pretty much done. You get AT LEAST a $35 player package, 50% of the field is paid, and 130% payback for the Am divisions...which is over $1,200 added to the entries.

Jeff

Jeff- whats up with Lady Sam? Why isn't she on the list? She go away to school or something?

To the TD of this tournament, THE LODGE in Pawhuska, Oklahoma would like to kick $100 added money to this tournament. Contact me at 918-724-3121.

Sheri - I am begging Sam to play, but she has school and doesn't play much. She is also Open now...I think. But, she will be there everyday helping us...and sponsoring a hole!

The Lodge - Too cool. I left you a voice mail. You can also e-mail me at [email protected] Any logos or web links can be sent to that e-mail address.

Other Sponsorship Interests - If you haven't played GCC, I get pretty creative with the tee signs. They are in color, 8 1/2" x 11", and laminated. You should ask Bamba Rico (or Steve) or Mark Molnar (Disc Golf Values) about some of their previous tee signs.

Also, are taxi's really expensive in Vegas? We are debating on whether or not to rent a car. We are looking at staying at Tropicana or Sahara maybe... We decided to NOT stay at the Wild Wild West after reading some reviews. One of which stated this couple's key didn't work in the door, they went to the front desk for assistance, they went and unlocked the room which had clothes and other things lying around the room, come to find out it was a crime scene in which wasn't supposed to be rented out. ha no thanks! :)




good call on not staying @ The Wild West. Jeff was right in that you get what you pay for in vegas.


Better to stay @ the southern part of the strip- so Tropicana is a much better bet than Sahara for you. You will save a good amount of hassle/time not having to deal with the busiest part of the strip.

Renting a car might not be a bad deal, it depends on how much driving your going to do besides the tournament itself. One of the good things about staying in any hotel on the strip is that you can walk to eat/sightsee/gamble. At least in my experience its just better to take a cab if your going around the strip(say one end to the other) because traffic + parking is a huge hassle. you are not going to want to drive to go from say the Tropicana to the Wynn.

basically- taxi's might end up costing slightly more for the trip, but I think the hassle you will save will be worth it.

Other Sponsorship Interests - If you haven't played GCC, I get pretty creative with the tee signs. They are in color, 8 1/2" x 11", and laminated. You should ask Bamba Rico (or Steve) or Mark Molnar (Disc Golf Values) about some of their previous tee signs.



Not me? :D

Guess we are looking at staying at the Riviera now as our buddy who is going has a relative that can get us a pretty good discount. So I'm not positive which end of the strip it is at. Also about the car rental, we'll probably only rent it the 3 days of the tournament and figured we would walk or cab it the rest of the week there.

if you're there for a week get the car for the whole time, by the end of 5 days you'll be more than ready to get away from the strip. zion national park or hoover dam are good day trips for strip burnout.

oh, and drive up koval whenever possible instead of on the strip itself.

Don't forget about the Monorail (http://www.vegas.com/transportation/monorails.html) . It's a great way to get around the strip!

Not pumped up enough for this event?

Check out the vids from last year here:
Supertour Action (http://discgolftv.com/dgtv/110/wmv/channel/1?page=7)
Round 1 (http://discgolftv.com/dgtv/112/wmv/channel/1?page=7)
Round 2 (http://discgolftv.com/dgtv/113/wmv/channel/1?page=7)
Final Round (http://discgolftv.com/dgtv/115/wmv/channel/1?page=7)

Enjoy

Don't forget about the Monorail (http://www.vegas.com/transportation/monorails.html) . It's a great way to get around the strip!



true that. i HAD forgotten it.

Jeff- regarding Sam- Thats a shame she won't be playing. But tell her that next year I think I'm gonna do the open thing. What the hell. How many frisbees can one person own? I had so much fun at Marshall Street pretending to be an Open girl that I might just pretend to be an open girl in Vegas too. ;)

Thanks everyone for the info! I'm stoked and can't wait for the trip!

Hey Jeff, I just saw the course maps on the LVDG site. It look fantastic!!!! (I just wish I could throw it far) :D:D

We are really looking forward to being in Vegas again for this one. I can't say enough about the quality of the events you guys put out.

Thanks!!

Is the baseball field by hole 1 and 2 ob this year like last year or not. thanx

The fences around the baseball fields have been removed by the parks department. If you look closely you'll see that the light poles around that field will be mandos. If you end up in the ball field chances are you missed the mando(unless you are very short).

Entries updated.

Course maps posted on lvdiscgolf.com.

I don't know Jeff- I think you could have made it a little longer.
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You are right. The last round has 20 playable holes. We should combine two more so it is only an 18 hole course. That would make the average distance around 500 feet. We'll look into that for you!!!!

Nice...

Well, at 500 ft on average....there should be at least one with a huge painted clown face or maybe elephant that you have to putt through. Now, that would be cool!- Make it neon and thats sooo vegas.

Do you Vegas locals have any holes you consider particularly nasty?

Blazek: What is a good round coming in at these days?

Entries updated.

108 Players!!! I am getting about 5 a day. Get your entires in ASAP. I am pretty sure ALL divisions will be filled a week before the event...maybe sooner.

More sponsors!!! $30 from the Las Vegas Bag Tag group! $30 from Borderland Disc Golf (Massachusetts). And Final 9 Sports kicked in $30 as well. Over $10,100 in sponsorhsips!!!

Quite a few sign up who are not PDGA members yet. Need to be. (This is an A-Tier [should be National] event!)

Derek Billings (MPO)
Patrick Bragg (MPO) - Our assistant TD!!!
Avery Jenkins (MPO)
Tyler Kirkpatrick (MPO)
Casey Lewis (MPO) - Our website guru!!!
Matt Orum (MPO)
Derek Reid (MPO)
Bamba Rico (MPO) - Vegas's best friend!
Steve Rico (MPO)
Brian Rossi (MPO)
David Silski (MPO)
Anthony Smith (MPO)
Steve Valencia (MPO) - The Legend!

Valarie Jenkins (FPO)

John Hahn (MPM)

Jeremiah Donivan (MA1)
Brian Elliott (MA1)
Eric Kaplan (MA1)
Caleb O\'Bannan (MA1)
Brad Richardson (MA1)
Mario Roblez (MA1)
Joseph Royer (MA1)
Mario Traba (MA1)

Fabian Hyman (MM1)
John O'Connell (MM1)
Frank White (MM1)

Tony Ferro (MA2)
Jim O'Conner (MA2)
Bryant Schroder (MA2)
Billy Wagoner (MA2)
Karl Wudtke (MA2)

Liz Murphy (FW2)

This is going to be huge. You're right, it should be an NT.

HOW BOUT DEM GIANTS!!!!

Jeff

Are the tee times going to be every 10 mins or something else. Thanx

Something like that. Won't know the final time between groups until just before the tournament.

Ams tee first, Pros tee last, with Open field teeing the latest.

Jeff- just mailed your check from Nrdg- keep a look out for it.

Received more entries. Update on PDGA site. Over 115 so far.

We are able to accommodate 24 more players this year than last year. 8 minutes between tee times. FW2 tees at 7 AM. MA2 tee between 7:08 AM and 7:48 AM. MM1 tee between 8:04 AM and 8:36 AM. FW1 tees at 8:44 AM. MA1 tee between 8:52 AM and 9:48 AM. All pro divisions tee after 10:00 AM.

I have 1 FW2 spot open (Our good friend Sheri is being bumped up to FW1 or MA2 or FPO). I have NO MA2 spots open. I have 4 MM1 open. I have 2 FW1 open (Come on ladies, Sheri needs some competition!!!). I have 5 MA1 spots open. I added a few more Am spots than listed on the entry form. Total Am field is 79 players now, which allows for a few three-somes to prevent back-ups.

I have lot of spots open for all the pro fields, but don't wait until the last minute!!!!

Another hole sponsor. $30 from Darrell Kline!!!

Wow- to travel 3000 miles and not have a few disc chicks to toss with at such a big glorious show.....so sad.

The registration list is looking pretty impressive. It's going to be a "Talent Rich Environment". I can't wait. Wow, two sanctioned events within a month in Vegas. Is that a first for our town?

Wow- to travel 3000 miles and not have a few disc chicks to toss with at such a big glorious show.....so sad.



I too am traveling pretty far! I have not registered yet, but I am sending my entry fee next week! It is sad to see such little numbers in the women's fields! But it's gonna be FUN!!!! :) VEGAS BABY!

...the hard thing about going to vegas for a tournament is actually making time to play disc golf!!

That what the night time is for.

who sleeps in Vegas? :)

Locals

i cant wait to play there again last time was in 95 was great time also there for Roger Waters but no time 4 golf this time im getting to vegas on the 27th nice 2 leave the cold behind in wisconsin

I just posted the following discussion uder the PDGA Topics, Rules &amp; Standards area.

Thoughts?

....We are adding some big cash this year to the Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club Challenge (like collecting $11,000 in Pro entries and maybe adding $10,000 in cash to the Pro payouts). I am not probihited from paying more than 50% of the field....correct? (The Sanctioning Agreement states a minimum of 40%.)

Thought...Why should only the top 50% of the Pro players benefit from all the cash added (which again, is almost 100% of their entries)? If the 1st place Open still wins the same amount of money we paid out in the 2007 Gentlemen's Club Challnge, (which beats some National Tour payouts) then it may make since to pay out 60% or 70% (or something greater than 50%) of the field so (1) more players are happy, (2) more players benefit from the sponsorships, and (3) since a lot of sponsorships are locally driven, more local players actually win some money at THEIR local event. (Note - not many Vegas players can beat 50% of the field that flies in for the tournament, but the locals helped collect the large cash sponsorships through disc/CFR purchases for the tournament and various sponsorship collections.)

Maybe a payout guideline should be something like...
1) If 100% or less of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 40% of the field (most C-Tier events);
2) If 115% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 45% of the field (most B-Tier events);
3) If 130% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 50% of the field (a 125% payback use to be the requirement for Major/A-Tier Events);
4) If 145% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 55% of the field;
5) If 160% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 60% of the field;
6) If 175% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 65% of the field;
7) If 190% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 70% of the field; and
8) If more than 200% of entries are paid back in cash winnings, then pay 75% of the field.

I still think it is important to pay out BIG to the winners of A-Tier &amp; National events, but a $50 to $100 difference to the top winners of each Pro division (between a 50% payout table and a 60% to 70% payout table), really doesn't impact someone's livelihood that much versus paying more players who likely helped make the event such a great success.

P.S. Including player packages, trophies, CTPs, and Ace Pools, the 2008 GCC will likely have a +200% payback for the Pro fields. Last year, our total Pro payback was 181%.

P.S.S. Our success is because of Innova's CFR, InnColor, and other tournament assistance progams, and disc sales by DiscGolfValues.com/Mark Molnar!!!

Jeff Jacquart
State of Nevada PDGA Coordinator
Las Vegas Club President
GCC TD
PDGA #10749

I could very easily be one of the finishers in the 60 or 70% range and if I finish in that group I don't think I played well enough to deserve the cash. I personally think that a smaller percentage of players should be paid out and given more money. I just think players should not be rewarded for finishing in the bottom half of the field.

I also think that if 50 or 100 more dollars impacts someone's livelihood much at all, then they should think about a career move of some sort.

I would like to see the top guys get more money for shooting so much better than the rest of the field, 'sub par' performance being rewarded seems to bring lower standards. I want to know that I have to play my best to cash and feel like I deserve what I get. I hope that if I ever reach that level of play, I will be awarded that extra $100 or so for travel expenses to go to the next big tourney instead of it going to a local player who doesn't depend on tournament winnings to get to his or her next tourney. I am all about supporting our top guys, even if it means me not cashing.

Well, with all of that said, I can't wait to come down there and play, no matter what percentage of players are paid out. Those course layouts look pretty amazing. I've never played Vegas, but by the looks of those maps, I would say I am in for a great time.

Thanks for your opinion. I understand your perspective.

Entries updated.

Hole sponsor of $30 from LTC W. L. Manning, USA Ret. $100 sponsorship from Black Mountain Villas. And one more $100 sponsorship from Sheri Jazembak &amp; Niagara Region Disc Golf.

This is going to be one sweet payout!!!

Luke Butch &amp; Sheri Jazembak &amp; the NRDG-

Jeff- as a donating pro(for now) I really would prefer a shallower payout.

what it comes down to is that those bottom places all make back so little profit(often &lt;2x entry fee), and this makes cashing feel pretty crappy. I think a lot of players would rather have higher last cash value than pay down some more spots.


I think a super flat(60%+) payout should be for AMs, and not pros. If people want ot play pro then they should accept that they need to play well to cash. This way cashing is actually worth something.


BTW- I just moved here, and am excited about having a C tier my 1st weekend here!

Jeff- as a donating pro(for now) I really would prefer a shallower payout.

what it comes down to is that those bottom places all make back so little profit(often &lt;2x entry fee), and this makes cashing feel pretty crappy . I think a lot of players would rather have higher last cash value than pay down some more spots.


I think a super flat(60%+) payout should be for AMs, and not pros. If people want ot play pro then they should accept that they need to play well to cash. This way cashing is actually worth something.


BTW- I just moved here, and am excited about having a C tier my 1st weekend here!




In my 2 years playing tournaments I have never felt bad cashing whether it be money or plastic. Always nice to get something back after the weekend is over.

amen, better to play like crap and cash than play like crap and not cash.

Right on! Spread the money around, pay at least 50% of the field.

...although were it me as td i wouldn't go any deeper than that.

the only hole I'd consider particularly nasty would be 19 to 20. It takes a great shot every time. As for regular holes I'd say every hole is reasonable.

On just the normal course layout right now any score around -7 or better is considered pretty good but a -10 or better would be preferred. For the layouts we're gonna be playing this Is my predictions for a 1000 rated round on a calm day.
Fri - (-7) (64)
Sat - (-6) (62)
Sun - (-4) (63)

Jeff, do what you want to do. It is your event, and I know you have put countless hours of thought in to this. You have spent alot of time raising the money to get to the point of even asking this question. Pay big, if this were an NT then there would be no questions to ask.

Thanks Blazek.
That's what I was wondering.

Jeff:

Trying to confirm a flight out Sunday PM, and was wondering what time awards have started in the past and what you are shooting for this year time wise? Thanks

I am hoping to be done before the sun sets, but I can't control that.

I wouldn't fly out before 8 PM. McCarran is very busy, and you want to be at the airport 2 hours before your flight.

Thanks for the knowledge.
Counting the days.

Peace

Counting the days.


Me too.
30 days till check-in... :D:D:D

ONLY 28 days !!!

Jeff - Going by the new guidelines for ratings and divisions, if someone is signed up intermediate and has 919 rating are they going to be bumped up to MA1 where they are supposed to be competing? especially since they already won this division at the Holloween! :p

919 is an Intermediate rating. MA1 starts at 935.

Thank you for clarifing Chuck

Chuck- maybe you have the knowledge that I seek. Why the difference in rating chicks and boys? Smaller field? Intermediate chicks are bumped to advanced at 800 rating and boys can wait till 935? Just wondering Also- where does this 935 number come from. Cuz I am reading 915 for advanced boys.

Reality. It's where the distributions of men versus women skill levels fall. Only a handful of women ratings even make it over 934 into the Advanced (mens) division. The Competition Committee considered shifting the Adv/Int break for women up to 850 for 2008 but decided to hold off at least one more year so the number of women had a chance to increase a little more.

www.pdga.com/documents/2008/08PlayerDivisionsGrid.pdf (http://www.pdga.com/documents/2008/08PlayerDivisionsGrid.pdf)

Well reality is Sheri with her 804 rating being forced to play against intermediate boys in Vegas because she can't paly against the intermediate girls and there are no other advanced girls to play with. This is not a complaint against the Td or the intermediate boys (They can't beat me forever.) Just stating the facts. This lower rating is not encouraging me to play more. In fact, the more I think about it. I think it would discourage more chicks. Personally, I play against anybody, whatever rating, and I will fight till the last putt but that is not the norm.....when it comes to chicks. Many Many Many Am chicks want to play only other am chicks.

Well, with 2 women signed up in Int. women they won't have a full division either. It would make sense to combine the two and since they can move up and you can't move down, they should play Adv. women. If it helps any, I might be able to convince a local 803 rated woman to play if there is a spot for her still available that isn't in the open field. But I think some strings would have to be pulled there.

Sheri, the ratings break has nothing to do with who you could play with at that event if there aren't any players (women) in your rating range to play with. It wouldn't change the number of women entering. The TD could offer Rec and Novice men instead of only going to Intermediate and you might have found closer competition. The fact is that A-tiers limit their divisions to the higher levels because they fill up without offering the lower divisions. The reality is that many men and women have to play up in divisions higher than their rating because that's all that's offered at A-tiers.

No, I completely understand. TRUST ME. I go lots of places with no chicks to play with. Lots and lots of places. And hell yes, you should convince all your chicks to come out and play with me. I am coming like 3000 miles to play. I'm not complaining- please don't misunderstand me. Just disagreeing with the logic behind the rating cut off- thats all.

I lobbied to move it to 850 versus 800 for the Adv/Int women's break to parallel the men's changes. But it was delayed by the Committee. Not sure it would make any difference in turnouts though, but just be more "logical" as you say.

It could even be changed just for the a tiers- I will always choose to play against the intermediate boys in smaller tourneys over playing with one or 2 chicks.

Explain how you think changing the breaks would increase the number of women. I'm interested to understand your logic on this?

Well, if I wasn't a punk butt, and I was looking to go to Vegas or any A tier and I'm looking at a field of 3 chicks, and then I find out that I can't play with the other 3 chicks and there aren't any other chicks to play- I might choose not to play over playing with the boys. Thats all.

You can enter Pro Women to play with those three. Perhaps the TD would let you play Trophy Only for a reduced entry fee. Or if you pay full price you can now earn merch and remain Am if you cash. Second, if the women's ratings breaks had been jumped 50 points, the two women entered below you in rating wouldn't necessarily have had to play with you since there would still be a break at 800 separating Int from Rec women instead of Adv/Int like it is now.

I don't know the answer Chuck. I know I'm not ready to go up against Julianna, Val and Burl. And I would defintely agree that the cost of open versus am would stop me from playing open at this point. Although I have been known to kick down a wad to go play at Marshall Street with a chance in hell of placing. But oh my god the fun!!! Hello, I got to play my first round with Steve Brinster. I am driven and addicted....we will see what I can do next year. The Memorial has ten chicks to play against. I know that I will have a great time. I just wish we can solve the "are there any chicks there" issues.

Hmmmmm where could we find some chicks in vegas to play frisbee???


maybe the Rhino?

Might need to be picked up at the Airport Tuesday night!!! Anyone giong to be around that could do that and maybe give me some floor space to crash on that night??? Id kick in a Discraft disc or two and some cash if need be!!! Thanks for any help you can provide.

MillZ

Hmmmmm where could we find some chicks in vegas to play frisbee???


maybe the Rhino?




You could get those chicks to do anything with you.....for the right price, of course.

Luke- get on that- not hussies though. They are easily distracted. And they are probably cuter than me. I thought that was why you moved to Vegas- Get me some competetion.;)

I must first apologize for the statement that Vegas chicks will do anything for the right price. Not all people in Vegas are buyable. But heck...I might do anything for the right price!!!

We likely have another FW1 signed up. We are good to go for both the FW2 and FW1 fields. We also still have four weeks before the tournament and maybe more will sign up. If we have problems, I WILL PAY ALL OF SHERI'S ENTRY TO PLAY PRO WOMEN...IF SHE WANTS. She has been pumping our tournament on the east coast for quite some time now, and we will make sure she has a good time in Vegas. I just want half the winnings back when I add her scorecard differently than she does and she wins FPO. (Just joking!!!)

Jeepers- Thanks man!! Bring on the chicks!!!

I must first apologize for the statement that Vegas chicks will do anything for the right price. Not all people in Vegas are buyable. But heck...I might do anything for the right price!!!




Why do you feel you have to apologize for something I said? I never said all Vegas people are buyable. Luke was referring to girls at the "Rhino". I made a joke. RELAX! I guess i should have put a smiley.

I'm a little confused. Isn't selling legal in Vegas? If you don't have a problem writing trollop on your tax return......why should you have any problem with pre said statement? Incidently, what IS tax deductible in that profession?

Sheri - I am adding Luke Butch to your sponsorship sign, but don't see him on the sign up list. Is he playing? Also, we have a FW1 division, so no more worrying about playing in the right division.

2/3/08 Update.

Have almost 150 sign ups. Means only about 50 spots left FOR THE WHOLE TOURNAMENT. So, now you Pros who are not on the list better get your entries in!!!!! I WILL LIKELY BE FULL A WHOLE WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT!!!

For the first time ever, we have a MPS division!!!!

Missing some of the FPO and FPM from previous years. Where are you ladies? We add money to your payouts!!!!

Sponsorships. Well...thanks to many, many, many sponsorhsips, we are kicking BUTT this year. Up to $11,000!!! Zak Walker &amp; 4handz gave $30. Dwight House, once again, came through with $100. Jim and Larry Halvorson gave $200!!!! John &amp; Dodie Ricker found $30 in their pocket for us, and continue to bug their friends and businesses for sponsorships!! Because of the Rickers, Collision Authority donated $150 and SMSMediSpa donated $30. (Maybe SMSMediSpa can set up a massage booth during the tournament and charge us a reasonable hourly rate...)

Payouts - I am going to do 50% payouts, which means big money for the winners!!!

Might even buy a few kegs for WHEN YOU ARE DONE PLAYING.

Whoo Hoo!! Someone wants to play with me!!! Thats awesome. Luke meant to pay you this weekend but didn't. He has full intention of playing and you will hear from him real soon. I know for sure he will be there cuz he is driving me. Thanks for kicking some logs for me and coming up with some other players.

Also, FREE BEER ROCKS! Do you guys partake in local breweries creations? Possibly sweet creamy frothy ales?oooo stouts.....yum.

... vegas has surprisingly few brew-pubs.

You know, now that you mention it. Last year, I ended up trying some brews from Oregon. So sad about few breweries. Personally, thats have stouts and porters popping up on every corner. oooo frothy.

Might even buy a few kegs for WHEN YOU ARE DONE PLAYING.


Woo Hoo. Everybody is a winner in Vegas. :D:D:D

Sheri-

There are a few decent breweries in town but The Hofbrauhaus is very conveniently located across from The Hard Rock Hotel. Their only other restaurant is located in Munich. They are one of the official Oktoberfest breweries and they do their best to create the same Bavarian atmosphere. Worth a try if you haven't already.

There is also a brewery close to the park called Barley's. It is a small local casino that has some pretty good stouts sometimes. They are right down the road from the park and you can get growlers to go w/ 4.99 refills for your room. I think their special right now is a chocolate stout but it probably won't last until the tourney. I am hoping they bring back their Russian Imperial after this batch; you can stand a fork up in it and skip dinner. We can only hope..

Cruiser

Chocolate stout= breakfast beer.- I love to go to breweries. We are traveling in a pack this year from Buffalo. I'm sure I can convince some comrades to drink all of the above. (Any Buffy lovers?) Beer is good. ugh

Sheri- RE: Buffalo

I did the "Tequila" dance with Earl the beer man during a Sabres game at the old Aud in the 80's. I was talking to him when the song came on and I had no idea it was an arena-wide event. It was quite a freak out. Otherwise, I prefer DUFFS!

Thats funny- Earl is still doing his little dance at bison (baseball) games. I think only on special occasions. He is getting kinda "well danced" as they say.They are tearing down the old aud. In Vegas they tear crap down every 25 years and rebuild. In Buffalo to tear something down you need a note from the pope.

Thanks for the Earl / Aud info, so cool.

Meanwhile, thanks Cruiser for the breakfast beer tip. I just happened to pass by this morning and the stout was all that. The food was good too and the place is a fully functioning casino, owned by Stations Casinos. Not bad at all. The Hefeweizen cannot compare to Hofbrauhaus though.

Also, I shot very little video at the Ice Bowl but I did get most of the charity reps speech. I am new to DG and just couldn't focus on both. I will put together a little clip for the heck of it and post it somewhere.

That would be great Rich. You can shoot me a copy at
[email protected]

Thanks

omg LOL @ the EARL OF BUD!

I'll b sure to stock up on different beers from Trader Joes for you Sheri.

I am such the princess! Thanks Luke! Oh- BTW- Conrad wants to know if you are gonna back in town for the como park grand opening. The demon post eraser has struck again on our board. (more like bored- these days with out you)

Also, I shot very little video at the Ice Bowl but I did get most of the charity reps speech. I am new to DG and just couldn't focus on both. I will put together a little clip for the heck of it and post it somewhere.



If possible could you send the Video my way
[email protected]

Entries updated.

That would be great Rich. You can shoot me a copy at
[email protected]



The file is too big and as I said, I didn't shoot much but here is what I got: http://www.drop.io/sincityicebowl

It plays much better if you download the original file. You can view it directly on the page if needed at a lower resolution.

I will be able to videotape parts of the GCC and would love to collaborate with anyone interested in sharing their digital videotape from that event. I will also have DVDs of the lead group's final round from the LVDC Halloween Classic. (Rico, Feldberg, Anthon &amp; Billings) Email me if you are interested in either or both. [email protected]

Nice putt John

Thanks for the offer Rich and I will email you and take you up on that offer. I also want to thank you for uploading the Ice Bowl video. You did a great job.

Thanks and I'll see ya at the Park and GCC

John

Hi people~

This is my first post here, just signed up. Jeff, I want to thank you for mentioning my trophies for the CTP, I appreciate your help in getting the word out there. I am hoping to have some kind of information available to interested parties so I can generate some income making these fine one-of-a-kind works of art....note the heavy sarcasm! Unfortunately I am waiting on pictures from Dewey and Canonico to make possible the information I wish to share to any interested parties. Anyone have a cattle prod I can barrow? See y'all at the GCC!!

Jeff

Can I check in friday morning before my tee time?

Check in right before rounds OK. Please check in at least 30 minutes in advance so I know you are at least in town!

Ok thanx

Entries updated. 164 players. Have room for about 30 or more players. If Pros don't start to sign up soon, I will open it back up to the Ams. I have turned away at least 10 Intermediate, so get your entries in now Pros!!!

Minor course changes for Saturday and Sunday. We are NOT combining holes 19 and 20 for Saturday and Sunday's rounds. Interfers with hole 22/23 too much. Revised course maps will be posted soon on lvdiscgolf.com.

More sponsors...$100 from Dr. Kenneth Cox. Local dentist across the street from Hole #17 at Sunset Park. For you traveling pros, give them a call and see what they can do for you for walk-ins or your insurance. Phone number is 702-735-3506. Mention you are in the GCC disc golf tournament. Also, $30 from Jimmy &amp; Em Daughenbaugh. They are both BACK playing disc golf! Around $11,500 or so now. HOLLY COW BATMAN!!

We will be having a silent auction. If you want to donate a disc or package or something from your home course, please feel free to donate. All proceeds go back into the GCC.

This is a A-Tier event. YOU MUST BE A PDGA MEMBER before you tee. If you are not a member on the PDGA website when I check the Wednesday or Thursday night before the event, THEN YOU WILL BE SIGNING UP WITH ME OR NOT PLAYING. This is a PDGA rule. No ifs, and, or buts!!!

P.S. According to my themometer in the backyard as I was doing yardwork, only 72 degrees today.

Really, only 72 you say? Well the windchill in Buffalo right now is 9 below. 72 is looking tropical.

Is there a city bus system that runs near the course. staying at the tropicana just wondered thanks Dan O

Buses do run down Tropicana and then a transfer on Eastern. Or bus down Las Vegas Blvd and transfer on Sunset. (Go to www.rtcsouthernnevada.com (http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com) for local bus routes.) But, might want to just take a cab. Shouldn't be that much from Tropicana (I'd guess less than $20).

More sponsorhsips. Doug Emery gave $45. I also think I can generate at least $250 from the silent auction. So, we are up to over $11,800 in sponsorships!!!

InnColor discs are in...and they are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! I only got 50. 20 are sold already, so only 30 left. They are $30 each...until I have less than 10 left...then they are likely $35 each. If you have sponsored $50 or more, and want one, I WILL HOLD YOU ONE. Just let me know.

I will also have 15 or so of the Star Ontario Rocs, mostly with a swirl color. They are $20 each...until I only have 5 left, then maybe up to $25 each. (Supply and demand baby...supply and demand.)

I'll take one of the Rocs and a InnColor disc please.

only 17 days till tee off!!!!!

Can someone post an address where I can send entrys??

Thanks

Here is the entry form.
http://www.lvdiscgolf.com/events/2008gcc/08GCCInvitev2.pdf

Here is a video teaser from 10/28/07 @ Sunset Park, holes 16 &amp; 7.

http://drop.io/bufftrotter

Here is a video teaser from 10/28/07 @ Sunset Park, holes 16 &amp; 7.

http://drop.io/bufftrotter



I look forward to getting and seeing the entire thing. Will you be doing the same for the GCC?

John

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Was in the 70's two days ago.

38 degrees this morning.

Now, reports of snow in certain areas of Las Vegas.

I saw snow from Spring Mtn Rd to Russel, west of the strip at 2pm. Never mind the downed trees from 50+mph gusts last night.

Here is another teaser clip from hole #3 featuring Sheila Kirkland. http://drop.io/SheilaNSam

Download the original file for better results.

WOW! Sam REALLY got a hold of that one, it looked more like me on the teepad

Sure did... :eek: ;)

Only 14 more days!!!! :D:D

Are we there yet?????

I can't believe this tourney is not completely full yet. Must be a lot of people out there that don't know what a great event this is.....It is kind of hard to understand that you have over $11,000 to add to the purse and the Open players aren't jumping through hoops to get there....go figure.... :confused: :confused:

Are there any Doubles or Weekly events on the Wednesday/Thursday before the tourney?

There will probably be a random draw doubles on thursday afternoon. It will be pretty informal unless someone steps up.

last year the AM fields were larger. That may be some of the reason (39advanced &amp; 26 intermediate + 3 rec). This year Advanced 33 &amp; intermediate 23. That is a 12 player difference right there.

not that this is the only reason. I know if I was an open player with half a chance at cashing I would be signed up already!

Entries updated. 175 players. ONLY ROOM FOR 25 MORE!!! I have one MA1 spot open and 2 MM1 spots open. That leaves about 22 sspots open for the pro divisions.

If I don't get 20 or so pro sign ups by 2/25, I MIGHT open up all remaining vacancies to ANY division. E-mail me at [email protected] if you are interesting in getting in.

Got a $100 sponsor from Mark Galloway and $60 from Johnny "J-Bo" Cuthbert. Thanks Guys!!!!

Also, getting LOTS of items for the Silent Auction. (Thanks Sticky-Iky!!!) I think I can generate around $400 from the silent auction. Therefore, we are around $12,100 in sponsors!!!! Holly crap!!!

We are adding about $1,300 to the Am payouts, and this doesn't include the CTP and trophy costs. That is AT LEAST a 130% payout.

We are adding around $8,500 to the Pros, and around a 200% payout. (You are a fool for not playing this event!!!) About $400 added to MPG. About $150 added to MPS. About $2,000 added to MPM. About $500 added to FPO. And about $6,000 or more added to MPO. These numbers will change with final sign ups and sponsorships.

hey jeff,, ryan reid from ny just wondering about the tee times... where can i find them when i get to vegas, cause im not sure i will make to the course until friday thanks

Since I'm not able to play, and my hubby is...I want to send a few discs with him to donate as a CTP for the Am Women, from my women's club here in Lansing, MI, Capital City Crushers Women's Club. I will put a note with them and have them bring them to you!

Tee times will be posted on PDGA.com (go to the GCC tournament under the "PDGA Tour" section), at the park, and hopefully at Nikki Lee's across the street from backet #9.

Pro's don't tee until after 10 AM. I will also post a little breif here when tee assignments are done.

Thanks for the Women's CTP discs!!! I have a group of 3 FW2s, a group of 3 FW1s, and about 5 to 8 FPOs. Hole #24 is our CTP hole for a trophy too. So I'll use that for your discs for the Am Women only. Do you have an image you can e-mail me at [email protected] for a little sign on Hole #24? I am also doing a silent raffle if you want a kick a disc or two into that!

Jeff

We are still in process of making a logo so we don't have one! But thanks for the though anyway:) I may have something else pretty sweet to give away to the Am Women as well, but I'm still working on that. If it does go through, I will send you our local club logo to put up instead of the women's. I would love to add a couple discs for the raffle!

Thanks!!!

Also, lvdiscgolf.com is down right now. If anyone needs an entry form, please e-mail me at [email protected]

Jeff

I just emailed you Jeff!

thanks jeff.. i will also bring u a couple of discs w/ our NRDG logo on them

Also, getting LOTS of items for the Silent Auction. (Thanks Sticky-Iky!!!) I think I can generate around $400 from the silent auction. Therefore, we are around $12,100 in sponsors!!!! Holly crap!!!




I'll bring a Georgia's Super Six Series mini-stamp Champion CFR Destroyer, and GSSS SuperColor Buzzz for the silent auction Jeff. Only 75 made.

See you in 9 days!

Keith
<font color="orange"> Tee sign from Halloween reminder </font> :D

Keith - Have the 2007 Halloween sign for you! And thanks for donating to the silent auction!

NRDG - Funny how you guys had hole #24 as a sponsorship BEFORE your Women Ams CTP prizes established. Call it fate?

All - Caddie booklet likely posted Sunday on lvdiscgolf.com. Includes DRAFT payouts.

This video was submitted to DGTV before the new year but has not been on their agenda. I edited it to be DGTV specific and have uploaded the same exact version for display here. This clip comes from the upcoming DVD of the Las Vegas Halloween Classic 2007 and is one of the best covered holes from that event. My narration is not very good but it was the first time I did a voice-over that I could live with. I think it has some value here and so I am willing to share it as is. I will donate approximately 50 DVDs to The LVDGC (media provided by John Ricker) for sale during the GCC at a very resonable price.

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Dude, Richie, that was great coverage of just a single hole. I actually like your narration too, it was overall pretty sweet! The camera angles were pretty darn good too. I'm very interested in seeing what other footage you're gonna have. Nice work man!

Blazek

Woo Hoo! 6 more days till the sun. Woooooo Hoooooo!

lvdgc- Will it turn to poetic justice if a grab that puppy?;)

Rich,

You did a Great Job and the coverage was really good too. I can't wait to see the entire DVD. Thanks for sharing!

John

Quality post and commentary. Man I just kept watching it over and over, with all the footage from years past I feel like when I walk on the course the first time I will already have been there in my mind....Thanks for the snippet. Peace

Fantasic Rich!!!

I can't wait to see more. I'm really looking forward to the GCC coverage you can get this year. Let's hope for better wind conditions. A little wind is OK, but last year got a little silly at times; I had sand in my eyes for days.

Let's hope for better wind conditions. A little wind is OK, but last year got a little silly at times; I had sand in my eyes for days.



I want it to be windier. LET IT BLOW!!!

Wind or no wind it's gonna be sweet!

Thanks, your all kind and I am glad it amped a few of you up. That was the idea.

Blazek:

Randolph is sending Tyler and I down with some new plastic for you. Can't wait to see how the altitude change effects my disc selection, and the lines that I choose.

Word just in, we will have one maybe two massage tables set up at the SynDISCate booth. They will be doing this for donations. I am first in line but please come by and get loose and relaxed. They should be at the booth by 10am(sorry to the people that tee earlier but they will be there for post round massages).

This is going to be one bad a.. event. We'll see y'all there.

Marc

. My narration is not very good but it was the first time I did a voice-over that I could live with. [QUOTE]




Rich, I finally got to listen to the audio since I was at work when I first watched it. You did a great job, I can't wait to see more.

I suck at using the quote feature.

You suck period!

$10 side bet per round?

Caddie booklets looking awesome!!!! Should be posted Sunday night.

The official premature weather report predicts sunny weather in the mid 60s.

Also, to any visitors using taxi cabs for transport. Getting to the park will be easy, especially from places with cab lines outside. The return trip will not be so easy. You may not hail a cab on the street here, as is common in some other cities. If you call a cab company, it usually takes a considerable amount of time for them to arrive and that can be a gamble during a busy weekend. I recall one time that a friend needed a cab, the dispatcher called back 90 minutes after we called to ask if we still wanted the pickup! If you MUST take a cab FROM the park, try to arrange a pickup from the driver who brought you to the park or ask him for help with your pickup if his shift will be over when you are ready to go. When I need a cab I call one of several drivers on their personal cell phones. Considering the driver may be apprehensive about meeting you in a park, having the pickup arranged at the tavern across the street (Nikki Lee's) could be wise. Your next best bet would be to ask the bartender for help and then sit down for a few! Good luck!

You suck period!

$10 side bet per round?

Caddie booklets looking awesome!!!! Should be posted Sunday night.



I don't know, you kinda scare me after the way you played last weekend.

Ahh cool thanks Big Weekend (Alex?) I'm stoked to try out some of the newer stuff. I haven't gotten any new discs in quite some time. When you guys gettin here? (Thursday?) Let me know, I'm sure I'll be off most of next week. Alright laters! ;)

You suck period!

$10 side bet per round?

Caddie booklets looking awesome!!!! Should be posted Sunday night.



I don't know, you kinda scare me after the way you played last weekend.



He is Southern Nevada's #1 Master. Wait...I think that was only for last weekend. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Yeah we are getting in Wed. night and plan on going out that night since Thurs. is a better day to be rusty than the other 3.
We were saying we need to get in a round w/ you to know the locals perspective, and have you show the way to the promised land.

Entries updated. 181 players. Still room for about 20 more.

More sponsors. Pat Bragg $50, Casey Lewis $50, Dean Moorman $50, Sam Fatlan $30 (and free snacks), Richie Vegas and others 50 DVDs of 2007 Halloween Classic (for sale at $5 each), Erin Oakley (CTPs discs for Am Women and other goodies coming.

I give up on keep track of the total. But over $12,000.

Am payouts arounf 130% of entries. Pro payouts around 200% of entries.

Awards look dang sweet!!!

Have a handful of entries who are still not PDGA members yet:

Sheila Wudtke-Kelso (playing to help fill the FW1 field. Thanks Sheila!!!)
Jeremiah Donivan
Brian "I Suck" Elliott
Justin Hudspeth
Brad Richardson
Eric Shipton
Jim O-Conner
Jeff Hoepner
Roger McGuffey (will sign up with TD)
Tim Plaid
Gery McMillan (will sign up with TD)
Bob Dodge
Pat Kjenstad
John Scott Austin
Gregg Barsby
Derek Billings
Pat Bragg (The Assistant TD?)
Jason Rosenbaum
Josh Rowland

Cary - KMA. Don't you wish you had my bagtag? Willing to play for it at the GCC!!! But, if I beat you, I'm thinking you'll have to be my caddie at the Memorial Friday!!!

Sheila rocks!!!

Cary - KMA. Don't you wish you had my bagtag? Willing to play for it at the GCC!!! But, if I beat you, I'm thinking you'll have to be my caddie at the Memorial Friday!!!



Come out tomorrow with that tag. You wont have it when you leave. :o:D

Cary - KMA. Don't you wish you had my bagtag? Willing to play for it at the GCC!!! But, if I beat you, I'm thinking you'll have to be my caddie at the Memorial Friday!!!






Come out tomorrow with that tag. You wont have it when you leave. :o:D



Showdown!!! :mad::mad::mad:

I'm in... :cool:

KMA?---I'm tellin' :p

Are tee times going to be posted? If not, what time do you guys expect MA1 to start teeing off?

Tee times will be posted around 6:30 PM at the Park (Picnic Area D, near Hole A, Nikki Lees (across the street from basket #9) and here at PDGA.

All pro divisions tee after 10 AM. Therefore, all ams tee between 7 AM and 10 AM. MA1 tees last in that field.

i cant wait i leave in less than 48 hours cant wait to leave all this snow behind here in wisconsin . i wont have net service in vegas so where can i find tee time at the park on thursday.Jeff will you be at the park thursday so i can give you that plastic :D

I haven't played in 3 weeks...maybe I should go practice tomorrow?

I haven't played in 3 weeks...maybe I should go practice tomorrow?



I played too much this weekend and I feel like I've been hit by a truck...not sure what's worse.

By the way Jeff, did you win a caddie at the Memorial? I shot so bad I didn't even check the other scores.

I'm just saving it for this weekend. ;)

Can't wait Jeff, this is going to be the best yet. The people that didn't make it are going to be sorry when they see those payouts. You've done one he|| of a job.

Marc

[QUOTE]
You suck period!

$10 side bet per round? [QUOTE]



By the way, you're on and you're goin' down. :mad:



You're ball... :p

Caddie books have been posted on lvdiscgolf.com. There is a black &amp; white version and a color version. Black &amp; white versions will be provided to you in your players packages. Print even pages first, then flip in your printer (in most cases), then print odd pages. Caddie books include DRAFT payouts.

Tee times will likely be posted tonight.

Entry list updated. I can fit in 2 more MM1, 1 more FPO, and only a handful of MPM, MPO, MPG. Therefore, if you have not signed up yet and your name is not on the listed posted at PDGA, I may not have room for you.

Jeff

WOOOOHOOOO only 24 hours and we are on the plane flying to the desert!!!! :) We can't wait!!!!

Thanks for all the hard work Jeff...you are TD of the year in my book!!!

btw: What time do you think you will be out at the course on Thursday Jeff?

A group of us will be out at the couse around 9:30 AM on Thursday to set it up. I'll start to hand out players packages sometime after Noon.

No formal doubles...at this time.

P.S. Thanks for the kudos, but the thanks goes to many, many, many people who are helping out...including lots of out-of-towners who have donated money or given up items for the silent auction!!!

Jeff,
I'll drop off a CE Roc and some Flynvegas discs for the auction. What day is the auction?

BTW the predicted (not official) payouts are listed for every division in the caddie book! Looks like you guys did an awesome job raising some mula$$$ Nice work Jeff! See ya at the course.

The auction is occuring all three days. Final bids will be awarded right after the last card of the Pros come in on Sunday (likely sometime after 4:30 PM).