The Des Moines Challenge is now the ..............

<font color="green">First Class Credit Union Challenge</font>



$5000 added cash and growing!!!!!!!!!!

PDGA A-Tier

USDGC Qualifier


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Players Party @ Felix and Oscars
with a Discraft Chainstar To Be Given Away!!!!!!!!!!!

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Website Coming Soon .........
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This years Challenge is going to be a blast. Nothing better than being stuck right between two NT'S. It's going to be nice seeing everyone back in town.

somebody better warn the Lumberyard. :D

Nice post Corey. I think this will be a great tournement. How many qualifying spots for the USDGC?

As a Regional Qualifier we will be awarding 5 USDGC Qualifiing Bids to the top 5 players not yet qualified.

As a Regional Qualifier we will be awarding 5 USDGC Qualifiing Bids to the top 5 players not yet qualified.



I hope to be there......


Why is it every big midwest tournament gets Qualifier spots but the 3-4 TX A-tiers get notta? Closest we have is Tulsa 9 hours from H-town.

As a Regional Qualifier we will be awarding 5 USDGC Qualifiing Bids to the top 5 players not yet qualified.



I hope to be there......


Why is it every big midwest tournament gets Qualifier spots but the 3-4 TX A-tiers get notta? Closest we have is Tulsa 9 hours from H-town.



So true!
A Tiers
- TX State Championships
- HOTT Final @ Wimberly
- 3rd Coast Challenge Final @ West Guth
- Veterans Park Open

As a Regional Qualifier we will be awarding 5 USDGC Qualifiing Bids to the top 5 players not yet qualified.



I hope to be there......


Why is it every big midwest tournament gets Qualifier spots but the 3-4 TX A-tiers get notta? Closest we have is Tulsa 9 hours from H-town.



So true!
A Tiers
- TX State Championships
- HOTT Final @ Wimberly
- 3rd Coast Challenge Final @ West Guth
- Veterans Park Open



Z-boaz too

Only two of them (Zboaz &amp; States) are before USDGC.

Little Rock's SNPC is also a qualifier, but that's still 7 hours.

7 hours into the woods.

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is live............

Online Registration is now open ...............

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Local Radio ad .........

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Nice to see the constant updates and hard work. Great job promoting the FCCUC Corey.

Sweet! You guys are rockin' it with some great energy in the right direction.

Anyone who missed the Greatest Worlds of all-time, second chance on on a smaller scale right here.

Those that did make it, know and will be back. Sign-Up NOW!

Awesome job this year Corey. What a great lineup-Ewing,Pickard. Then Walnut, Big Creek its the only way to go. So sweet to have a tourney like this in my backyard

<font color="green">$7000 added cash and growing!!! </font>

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Much More to Come!!!!

More props. Keep it up. This is what DSM needs.

Wow I would really love to come to this tournament :(

Hell yes. This is what the premier tournament in the state should look like.

Sign up today this event is going to fill up fast.........

200% plus payout, played on some of the best courses in the Midwest!!!!!

Word on the Street is that the DSM Boys pimped the Challenge while in Bowling Green, nice work boys.

Bad news is that they heard negative talks of poor AM payouts in 2007 ........... the truth is I�ve heard the same thing in Iowa and would agree, but there will be no weak sauce payouts this year.

The 2008 Challenge has new TD�s, a new name, and a new attitude ............. so sign up today to play on some of the sickest courses, a killer players party, fat players packs, and generous payout across the board!!!!!!!!!!!

Corey,

Is there a mail-in option for registration?

Thanks,

Stenky...

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Much More to Come!!!!

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Verve Energy Drink is the Supplying the Open winner
with a 6 month supply/sponsorship of Verve Energy Drink.

They are also giving cases of Verve to many of the other divisional winners.

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<font color="red">Lazer 103.3 FM has signed on as the official Media Partner
for the First Class Challenge</font>

- Lazer 103.3 is the presenting sponsor of Doubles by the Lake on the Friday before the Challenge
- The First Class Challenge will have a booth at Lazerfest (large outdoor music festival)
- A weekly feature on Lazer's morning show "Morning Moose"
- And a slew of other promotional opportunities

Morning Moose's B-sox will take on the challenge of going from a chucker to a skilled AM in 6 weeks as he will enter the First Class Challenge and play in the intermediate division. B-Sox will be trained by our own Eddie Mac and will get pimped out in all the gear he will need to look and play the part by Proflight Discs.

This will be an awesome way to promote the sport and it should be fun to hear about and watch B-Sox progress over the next 6 weeks.

man I'm lovin the radio tie-in. What division will the DJ be competing in? Sounds like a great promotion for both the station and the event!

B-Sox will be playing in Intermediate as that is the lowest division offered. We started the training last week, should be a fun journey :D

Lazer is one of the best things to happen to this event, they will be a huge resource.

B-Sox will be playing in Intermediate as that is the lowest division offered. We started the training last week, should be a fun journey :D

Lazer is one of the best things to happen to this event, they will be a huge resource.



That's genius! Give them something to talk about, and it's free advertising! Keep it up Corey and Joe...glad you guys are in charge.

Just got back from a work night out at Big Creek and can't believe how good this course is looking. I've been to every course were using in the last week and am just amazed how spoiled we really are. Thanks to all of the prior members of the DMDGC for getting these courses in the ground.

So it looks as if the registration list is starting to take off. Good to see that a lot of the top players will be coming through once again. Looking forward to having you all back in town and showing me how these courses are meant to be played.

I wonder if the radio guys are going to mention that folks can sign up for the event on titleDISC.com... it would be my company's first bit of radio airtime :D

either way, it's a genius idea. I'm dying to see how it turns out for the station and the event. If you don't mind, I might just have to "borrow" that idea from you!

Just a reminder the FCCUChallenge has $7000 added and is a USDGC qualifier. Great courses with TD's that know there stuff and are good guys. Ewing, Pickard, Walnut, and Big Creek with a pro field that is growing. Props to Joe (Cool)Wiley and Corey Philips

Thanks for all that added to keep the top state happy... Iowa is where thre music sings,...

Rock on wit yo. 7 ger added..

Bump for the The Challenge!!

Double bump bump

A little less than 2 weeks away ................ This will be one Tournament not to miss ............. Sign-up online at TitleDisc (http://www.titledisc.com)

Just had some deep dish Chicago style tonight up at Felix and Oscars, man is that pizza good. Make sure you try some when you're there enjoying the festivities at the players party. Every Challenge player will be eligible for the raffle there where they are giving out a load of prizes including a basket. Theres also going to be a mini basket given away in a mini putting contest. So come up, check the scores, eat some pizza or try some of their other great food and win some sweet prizes.

Phat Players Packs for all AMs ............

Innova Disc, SuperColor Discraft Disc, tournament stamped minis, tournament t-shirt, Ivy wipes, and bug repellent

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A week and half away...the courses are shaping up nicely (how could they not?), the added cash is fat and the good times will be rollin' in Des Moines.

Pickard, Ewing, Walnut, and Big Creek...gives me goose bumps just thinking about those bad boys...BRING IT!!

Steady 26542

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It was great meeting a bunch of you guys last night at Big Creek for league. Thanks for showing me around Jay. Sweet course. And nice duece on that long hole!! You guys have BC and WR in great shape. I played the longs at WR tonight... Tough for an old man. Shocked Are you sure I can't talk you into the shorts? Laughing It was nice seeing all the locals out there working to get the course ready. Big props. I'm pumped about this tourney!

Took this off of anther board. It's nice to see an out of towner here enjoying the courses and even better getting the props. Just thought I would share them with everyone.

Looking forward to being in my favorite golf community this side of the Mississippi...

$7 large added...

The real question is, How could you afford NOT to go???

See you in DSM...!

Less than a week to get signed up for whats shaping up to be a great tourney, sweet players packs, and a great players party for all with lots of free giveaways including a basket and a mini basket just for playing in the Challenge.

Online Registration Closes @ 10:00 pm Tonight Monday May 19th

Mail-in Registrations must be recieved by Wednesday May 21st

How about last chance for walk-up sign-ups?

It looks like Tulsa lost out on several more bodies by having an early cut off date, then realizing it wasn't such a good idea. They changed it, but never got the word out very well.

Hard to believe, but a lot of folks are just finding out about this awesome event. It is looking to be Iowa's best event this side of 2004 Worlds.

BE THERE! :D :D

It's to bad people are just finding out about the Challenge. TD's Joe Cool and Corey Philips have worked extremely hard and have been plugging this thing for months. Also, I know of many Iowans going to tourneys spreading the word about this years Challenge. This WILL be the best Challenge to date and will only get better in future years.

How about last chance for walk-up sign-ups?

It looks like Tulsa lost out on several more bodies by having an early cut off date, then realizing it wasn't such a good idea. They changed it, but never got the word out very well.


We strongly encourage pre-registration, but we will accept walk-ups. If we hit 270 WE WILL TURN PEOPLE AWAY.

Tulsa did lose out on some by having an early cut-off, but in their defense, and the reason we are closing pre-registration early, is that you have to allow time for the mail-in registrations make their way in as well as the check from the online registration host. Most Clubs need all entry fees in so they can take care of payouts and expenses. Very few clubs have the resources to cover these costs before all the money is in.

Bottom line ALL should play the 2008 Challenge as it will be one not to miss!!!!!!!

Weather looks like it wil be niiiice!! Upper 70's low 80's winds 11-14mph, very low % of precip. **** it's going to be a fun weekend. Huge thanks to Joe Cool and Corey Philips for all their amazing work!! You guys ROCK!!

TanK, Avery and Val will be in tonight and warming up the courses for ya'll....

See you soon...

I am coming in on Friday with one or two others from St Louis. We have never seen your courses so this tournament will be our first exposure to Des Moines disc golf. Does anyone have a place for us to stay while we are in town? We will have sleeping bags and can bring tents, if need be. However, a shower in the evening after the rounds would be a plus. I hosted eight players from out of town for the St Louis Open. It was my first time opening my home to discers and I loved every minute of it. I even won my division. I think it was the karma. Call or email Chris Kinsella 314-583-3340
crkinsella@charter.net

Listen to Lazer 103.3 FM in Des Moines on Thursday morning somewhere between 8:10 and 8:20 for an interview about the upcoming First Class Credit Union Challenge with Yeti and morning drive DJ, B-Sox. He is the DJ that will be hitting up the Challenge for his first disc golf event. This should be a good promotional opportunity if we can keep it on track. ;)

Thats sweet Yeti. Some of us are heading out to the Laser Fest tomorrow for the show featuring a three hour set by Kid Rock along with a couple of other bands. Were going to have a booth set up and interacting with a basket and do some putting, you know the routine. We should have exposure to around 10,000 people. Should be a good time. Really looking forward to hosting this tourney. It's been a lot of hard work in the making, I think you nailed it on the head when you said it will be a mini 04 Worlds.

Just checked it out and we have people coming from 16 different states. I did however notice that the Adv. division isn't traveling as far as the rest of them. Whats up with that? They're going to miss out. This year is going to be a bit different then the years past. I've gotten a sneak peak at the player's packs and know what these boys are up to. Are you ready for the Challenge????

197 Pre-Registered!!!!!!!!!1

197 Pre-Registered!!!!!!!!!1



OOOOHHHHH, I wish I could be there. :( Next year, and the year after, and the year after. :cool:

Everybody shoot lights out, that is my call :)

Peace

53 Pro Men and 12 Women

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200 player mark has been surpassed, congrats Des Moines!!!

Pickard got mowed yesterday and Ewing was also looking sweet, ahhh Lilacs in full smelly bloom :D

103.3 Lazer interview was recorded this morning for playback sometime in the show Friday, went pretty well. Thanks for tuning in this morning if you did, Lazer enjoyed the First Class Challenge listener bump ;)

Thats sweet Yeti. Some of us are heading out to the Laser Fest tomorrow for the show featuring a three hour set by Kid Rock along with a couple of other bands.



Played Waterworks with Val, Avery, and Tank last night...I'm pretty sure Avery and Val signed more autographs than Kid Rock did. :eek: :eek:

Pickard got mowed yesterday and Ewing was also looking sweet, ahhh Lilacs in full smelly bloom :D




I got to say. I have always felt blessed with some of the best courses in the nation here in Des Moines. After the course work put in the last couple of months I can only take a step back and realise it's more than a blessing, it's a dream come true.

On top of the added cash, players packs, large field, players parties, and world class players, you're getting to play on some of the best course there is to offer in the best shape they have ever been.

Des Moines is definately the place to be this weekend. The only way this could get any better is if it lasted longer.

With out a doubt this will be one of the top A tiers of the year, fortunately for me, it's right in my back yard :D

I look forward to seeing a lot of new faces in this disc golf mecca the next several days.

Over 200 registered already :eek:

Played Waterworks with Val, Avery, and Tank last night...I'm pretty sure Avery and Val signed more autographs than Kid Rock did. :eek: :eek:


:confused: Why did you play Water Works :confused:

1 Day until tee off. It is going to be a great weekend!

I've been getting phone calls for the last three days telling me how good the courses look. I want to give a shout out to everyone that helped with these bad boys. We've had some of the best workdays I've ever seen leading up to this tourney and it shows. I'm heading out soon to set up registration and get this rolling. Hope you all travel safe and we'll see you on the course. Good luck Team ProFlight.!!!! May the disc golf gods look down on you with a smile this weekend.

218 pre-registered

Just got a text, Avery won.

Looks like Angela's been practicing since her last big PDGA event last September. Majestic NT looms this week.

Majestic NT looms this week.


Thread hijacker...



And now...a big congrats to all involved with running this tourney. It was a great tournament. The courses looked great. Thanks for all your hard work.

What a weekend. I just want to take a second and say thanks to all the players and spectators that came out this weekend and made this happen.
I had a great time from the get go. It was good to see a lot of friends from all over back in town.
Next I want to give a shout out to First Class Credit Union. None of this would of came about without the partnership that we share. I'm already looking forward to next year, MAKING IT BIGGER AND BETTER. That was the best news of the weekend.
What about that players party. We gave everything away that we could with games from a mini putt off giving away the mini basket to a raffle and even sticking a disc in a box and trying to figure out what it was, by the way nobody got it. Felix and Oscars is already looking forward to next year also and so are we. What a draw give away a basket and everybody shows. By the way thanks to Adam Olsen for giving away a STACK of plastic to the ams at the distance show!!
Great shooting by Avery this weekend. He was the only Open player to end up under par. He was up for the Challenge. How about Angela shooting a 59 at Pickard wow. We had a lot of local players tearing it up out there this weekend also, Duden bringing in a -1 at Pickard and Kyle Schultz moving up for his Pro debut and hangin with the big boys. Oh and we can't forget Eddie McCulley bringing home the win in the Old Man division, TEAM PROFLIGHT!!
Oh by the way how cool is this, Barry Schultz stuck around and was out helping us tear down banners and such. Now that is a first class champ!!!

I talked to most of the Gateway guys who played the event and they all had nothing but great things to say about the courses. ( and the payout wasn't too shabby either)

I do have a question about this comment:

"Great shooting by Avery this weekend. He was the only Open player to end up under par. He was up for the Challenge"

I am not sure who is responsible for deciding what par is for your courses, but with all the par 4's on your courses, its obvious the course pars are not really 54.
According to Justin Bunnell, Ewing was a 61, what were the actual pars for the other courses and is there a reason you guys are not using the actual par of the holes and courses for the event par?

I know the old "every things a par 54" works great for guys who cant or don't want to try and figure out what par really is, but I was under the impression we were passed that old school thought process.

Believe it or not, establishing the true par is rather important to the game, not to mention it's highly beneficial to the psychology of the up and coming players if they don't think they are 36 over, when they are actually only 12-16




,,,,,,LOOKING for PAR!

"Great shooting by Avery this weekend. He was the only Open player to end up under par. He was up for the Challenge"

I am not sure who is responsible for deciding what par is for your courses, but with all the par 4's on your courses, its obvious the course pars are not really 54.
According to Justin Bunnell, Ewing was a 61, what were the actual pars for the other courses and is there a reason you guys are not using the actual par of the holes and courses for the event par?

I know the old "every things a par 54" works great for guys who cant or don't want to try and figure out what par really is, but I was under the impression we were passed that old school thought process.

Believe it or not, establishing the true par is rather important to the game, not to mention it's highly beneficial to the psychology of the up and coming players if they don't think they are 36 over, when they are actually only 12-16




well said.

100% agreed.

I checked the Worlds file for 2004 and Pickard was listed as par 57 with Ewing and Walnut at 56 and Big Creek at 54. However, the par scoring (called WCP then) was done using estimated SSAs at the time and not pars. So each of these courses likely have pars higher than those Worlds values.

This years Challenge was Awesome! All 4 courses were in GREAT condition, players party was a blast with over 100 attending, the DSM crew ran things efficiently and affectively, and I heard so many positive things about this years Challenge. Props to all that helped, TD's Joe Wiley and Corey Philips, Shane Stewart, Eddie McCulley, and the Actons.

Par on the courses I think goes like this:
Pickard-63
Big Creek-61
Ewing-62
Walnut-60

If I was to classify the course pars for the weekend, I would go with the following:

Pickard: 63
Ewing: 60
Walnut: 60
Big Creek: 59

I talked to most of the Gateway guys who played the event and they all had nothing but great things to say about the courses. ( and the payout wasn't too shabby either)

I do have a question about this comment:

"Great shooting by Avery this weekend. He was the only Open player to end up under par. He was up for the Challenge"

I am not sure who is responsible for deciding what par is for your courses, but with all the par 4's on your courses, its obvious the course pars are not really 54.
According to Justin Bunnell, Ewing was a 61, what were the actual pars for the other courses and is there a reason you guys are not using the actual par of the holes and courses for the event par?

I know the old "every things a par 54" works great for guys who cant or don't want to try and figure out what par really is, but I was under the impression we were passed that old school thought process.

Believe it or not, establishing the true par is rather important to the game, not to mention it's highly beneficial to the psychology of the up and coming players if they don't think they are 36 over, when they are actually only 12-16




,,,,,,LOOKING for PAR!



Actually I agree with you Dave. You won't find any argument here. A lot of the guys shot very good here this weekend. I was just making a statement from the PDGA tour site where it shows 1 guy at -1. I understand and fully support your theory, I'm also to worn out right now to care what par is.
By the way the discs came out great and I appreciate you getting me those so quick. Thanks!!!!!

Hey Shane not picking on you, just feel everyone should be using actual par as we strive to get away from "everything a par 3" perception.

so it look is like Avery must have been around -31 or -32.

would you say your courses were mostly in the long pin placements or is there still room to increase the par?

Chuck,,,,I have a question for you, but it is detailed I will probably call.

Just shooting from memory for layouts...

Ewing
Hole 1: Middle
Hole 2: Long
Hole 3: Short
Hole 4: Short
Hole 5: Long
Hole 6: Middle
Hole 7: Long
Hole 8: Long
Hole 9: Middle
Hole 10: Long
Hole 11: Only placement
Hole 12: Long
Hole 13: Long
Hole 14: Long
Hole 15: Long
Hole 16: Long
Hole 17: Long
Hole 18: Long

Walnut
Hole 1: Short
Hole 2: Long
Hole 3: Short
Hole 4: Short
Hole 5: Long
Hole 6: Short
Hole 7: Short
Hole 8: Long
Hole 9: Played short pad and long placement
Hole 10: Long
Hole 11: Long
Hole 12: Long
Hole 13: Long
Hole 14: Long
Hole 15: Long
Hole 16: Long
Hole 17: Long
Hole 18: Short

Big Creek
Same setup as worlds.

Pickard
Same setup as worlds.

This tourny had the BEST Am payouts that I have EVER seen. Corey, Joe and crew did an amazing job this year and I suspect it will only get better in the upcoming years!