River City Disc Golf Association
is proud to present the 3rd Annual
Jacksonville Open Disc Golf Tournament
Dates: June 7th & 8th, 2008
A PDGA & Fabulous Florida Tour event

Tournament website:
www.rcdga.org (http://www.rcdga.org)

Online Registration:
www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistration.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistration.htm)

$1500.00 (Minimum) Added to the Pro purse!
Course: Fore Palms Disc Golf Course
Ed Austin Regional Park 3450 Monument Road, Jacksonville, FL

Format: 3 Rounds of 24 holes
2 Rounds Saturday - Players meeting 9:30am tee off 10:00am
1 Round Sunday � Tee off 10:00 am

NO SATURDAY SIGNUP
LATE REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY AFTER 2:00 PM

Lunch is catered both days by IDFT (no money will come out of player�s entries)
Menu:
Saturday � Deli Sandwiches
Sunday � Spaghetti
Veggie plates both days will be:
Saturday will offer a protein free sandwich / salad
Sunday will offer pasta with protein free sauce
Please notify staff if you are a vegetarian, we don�t want to run out of food for you

Field is limited to 120 players.
3 people to open a division
CTP�s all weekend
Random draw doubles Friday 3:00 pm sharp

Camping available at Hanna Park (904) 249-4700 - (9 hole course in Hanna Park)
Host Hotel - Comfort Inn & Suites
53 Jefferson Rd
Jacksonville, FL, US, 32225
Reservations � 877-424-6423 (Mention Jacksonville Open for discounted rates)

For more information please contact Scott Osterhoudt (904) 566-4129 or email questions to [email protected]

Make checks payable to:
RCDGA
P.O. Box 351783
Jacksonville, FL 32235-1783

A PDGA Sanctioned C-tier � under the competition Endowment Program
We will be donated proceeds to our local charity the Clara White Mission.
For info on the Clara White Mission please visit - http://www.clarawhitemission.org

Entries are starting to come in fast.... Don't delay... sign up today and guarantee your spot in the 2008 Jacksonville Open!

I sent my check last week.

Don't see my name on the list.

Has it been recieved?

I don't have your registration as of today. However, I haven't checked the P.O. Box in a few days. I will go by and check this afternoon. You name will be on the list as soon as I get that info.

Thanks!!!!!

thanks!!

No Problem

Jacksonville open is filling up fast! Get your registrations in early!!!!

We already have 62 registered Golfers... more then half way full! Be sure to sign on this week! We are closing the online registration on Sunday June 1st. There will be instructions on www.rcdga.org (http://www.rcdga.org) on how to register after June 1st. I don't think there will be many spots open...so sign up soon!

WORD!

Looks like the Masters field is shaping up nicely.

Rhyno, you would not happen to know the breakdown of the added 1500 by chance? Thanks for all you guys are doing.

The course never looked better.

WORD!

Looks like the Masters field is shaping up nicely.





Boo masters!!

We need more in open!! Most of the masters are higher rated than me!!

Looking forward to coming down. Haven't played the course in years, so I will be there early Saturday morning walking through it.

Never cashed in Florida....

Yet

:D

Since I know Doc Gordon from when he was in DC school. I love his quote and urge him to come down and see if that holds true in the great state of Fla!

I would also think Greg will jump on over and mix it up in the open. Even more likely if 750 of the 1500 is in open.
Early favorite in open is Corey who shoot a nice -7 today from the longs {when I could only shoot -1}

anyone know if Garrett is coming?

I haven't seen that fool since Augusta worlds

i talked to garrett the other day and he has graduation to attend for high school. he said he wished he could come but graduation only happens once. but his bros are definately coming. ben and evan

I just wanted to give an early thank you to the RCDGA BOD! They have gone above and beyond getting sponsorship for both the players and the for the local Clara White Mission.

I don't want to be the one to say you missed it but..................... only 52 spots remain
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7816
Just like that down to 50..........
Where you at Doc Gordon???

50 left and online signups end JUNE 1 and as posted no Saturday sign ups! Word must be getting out about the A tier payout.

FYI... Only 38 spots left! The ams are filling up fast!!! If any of you Pro's out there want a piece of the added Cash, come sign up ASAP!!! www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistration.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistration.htm)

only 27 spots remaining!!!

this field is getting bigger and bigger!

man 16 open and 22 masters. 38 open sounds a lot better!

I sure hope most of that added cash is put in open, aka the most competitive division, like it should be.

Anyway, super excited to head down this weekend. One of my favorite things in a tournament is play with people I've never played with before. Only having played with 2 out of the other 15 open players before, it should be a blast for me!!

Well... we haven't quite pinned down the percentage of the added cash for the open field, but it's looking like it will be between 65% and 70% of the total added cash. The remaining looks like it will be split by the number of players in each division... At this moment, Masters will be getting the largest chunk of the remaining cash.

Well... we haven't quite pinned down the percentage of the added cash for the open field, but it's looking like it will be between 65% and 70% of the total added cash. The remaining looks like it will be split by the number of players in each division... At this moment, Masters will be getting the largest chunk of the remaining cash.



Great!! That is a GREAT way to do it!!

And I'm not just saying that b/c I'm an open player. The most money should be in the toughest most competitive division. I even heard a masters player yesterday say that very thing!

Well... we haven't quite pinned down the percentage of the added cash for the open field, but it's looking like it will be between 65% and 70% of the total added cash. The remaining looks like it will be split by the number of players in each division... At this moment, Masters will be getting the largest chunk of the remaining cash.



Great!! That is a GREAT way to do it!!

And I'm not just saying that b/c I'm an open player. The most money should be in the toughest most competitive division. I even heard a masters player yesterday say that very thing!



LOL, you better hope some of the masters stay put or, you will be further down the payout chain!!! In fact I will bet that any of the masters playing open take you down??

13 spots left!

Well... we haven't quite pinned down the percentage of the added cash for the open field, but it's looking like it will be between 65% and 70% of the total added cash. The remaining looks like it will be split by the number of players in each division... At this moment, Masters will be getting the largest chunk of the remaining cash.



Great!! That is a GREAT way to do it!!

And I'm not just saying that b/c I'm an open player. The most money should be in the toughest most competitive division. I even heard a masters player yesterday say that very thing!



LOL, you better hope some of the masters stay put or, you will be further down the payout chain!!! In fact I will bet that any of the masters playing open take you down??



Oh I bet!!

Most of them are better than me, hands down. Which brings me back to my first point...

we have people in a protected division BETTER than most of the people in the open and toughest division.

Doesn't make a lick of sense to me either.....

I'm just looking forward to putting some names with faces and a weekend in Florida!!

Obviously I want to shoot as well as I can, but my main point for coming this weekend is to see my grandparents.

Oh and by the way I have a buddy down in FL (James LeBaube) that has offered to let me put stuff in his car during the rounds (i.e. my water jug, my back up discs, etc) but hes not registered as of yet.

If he doesn't go I will need a volunteer for this (should be no problem, but I plan on arriving pretty early Saturday and walking the course).

More importantly, my flight is leaving at like 7:20 Sunday night. Still need a ride to the airport after the tournament. Even if James is there, he said it is 100% out of his way. Any volunteers to take me? Shoot me a PM if you can and thanks in advance!!

you know I am just giving you a hard time. there are good players in both open and masters and would not be surprised if they are within a few strokes of one another.
I have a truck with a cover and you are welcome to stash stuff in the bed.

MTL, I will be dropping off another golfer at the airport, but it will be a little early for your flight... I planed on dropping him off close to 5:15pm. If you are ok with getting to the airport that early, I will be glad to give you a ride.

no worries at all!

I figured my flight was probably a tad late but there aren't many directly flights back to Raleigh (and this is one of them) and I wanted to ensure I got to the airport in time.

I do remember running through an airport after a tournament to catch a flight in Florida a few years back. So I kinda wanted to avoid that this time around :D

Great! As your co-TD, I'm glad that I can assist!

One last question....

I've been to the course once and I remember getting really lost.

I'll be coming from St. Augustine.

I need to get on 9A (like im going to the airport) and then take a right on Monument Road and then a left on Cobblestone?

Does this sound correct?

Yes!!!

Stay straight on Monument till you see the MCdonalds on the right which is at an intersection. Take the next left into the park. There is a sign that says Ed Austin regional park. Then wind all the way to the back of the park.

Thanks man!

ONLY 3 spots left! Online registration will most definitely be closing soon!!!!!

Last chance to register... www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistration.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistration.htm)

WORD!

and the turn into the park is "Cobblestone"

The course is looking good and I am looking forward to an Awe$ome weekend!

Open or Masters???? my last two rounds have me leaning toward$ open ;o]~ Bogey free from the longs and one stroke short of having the one tag!

Looks like there are a few World Champions at the event!

For a cold beverage of choice who are they and when/what was there championship in?

ron russell in the open division winning a world championship in 1999 with a pdga # of 9999 and making kennys streak end at 9. and last but not least greg hosfeld, winning the open division world championships in 1987 putting w/ a whamo.

What's up guys? I'm excited about playing this weekend...48 holes on Saturday in 96 degree weather, there's nowhere I'd rather be! Seems like the local advanced players are all jumping up, perhaps I'll follow suit. If James doesn't show up I'll look like a real bagger. Anyway, thanks Jack for the place to stay. It will make it a much more affordable weekend. Anyone know if Zeke is playing? If I was a betting man my money would be on you Corey... See you guys on Saturday!

ron russell in the open division winning a world championship in 1999 with a pdga # of 9999 and making kennys streak end at 9. and last but not least greg hosfeld, winning the open division world championships in 1987 putting w/ a whamo.



the force is strong with you Young Jedi but......and yes there is one more as credit is due in every aspect of disc :D

Mike, you will be happy to know, the early forecast is 89 on Saturday ;) ;) ;) Corey is still my early pick but, I would never count out 9999.

Add one Moore player. 20 pro open, 23 masters.

119 pre-registered... that must be a recent record for the FFT.

The real story here is the pro women's division, three very nice, very talented competitors (though I've not met Kelly yet). Should be a solid battle on the 24-hole tourney layout at Fore Palms.

Kelly Browne 33290 Yes 855 Tallahassee FL USA
Brandi Laudermilch 26005 Yes 857 Spring Hill FL USA
Karin Van Duzee 14123 Yes 846 Jacksonville FL USA

Bmoore... and yes, my money is also on Leftey Weisenburg.

PS: where's Double G?

Double G is graduating!!! Congarts GG and good luck in your future endevors.

It appears to be at 120!!! but will await till Rhyno sounds the all ashore thats going ashore!

i see wut yall r doing. ur trying to psych me out. j/k it should b a fun weekend. and yes berman has 5 world championships. 3 individual for distance, 1 for team, and 1 for mta or freestyle. hope all is ready for the heat. catch yall on friday.

i see wut yall r doing. ur trying to psych me out. j/k it should b a fun weekend. and yes berman has 5 world championships. 3 individual for distance, 1 for team, and 1 for mta or freestyle. hope all is ready for the heat. catch yall on friday.




ding-ding-ding you got all three! Guess it's a Pepsi, for you youngster :p

all the people who are not picking me clearly have not seen me play golf.

Or, they probably have.

But MTL... maybe they have??? LOL Just kidding man!

By the way... Registration for the Jax Open is officially Closed! We have Pre-registered 120 Golfers 5 days prior to the event!!! We have also started a waiting list. There are 6 on the list at the moment, All Ams but one.... The talented Open Pro Aleksey Bubis is sitting in the #5 position.

Please contact me via email [email protected] or by phone 904.613.6479 if you would like to be added to the list.

There looks like a few more registered golfers may drop out so get your name on the list early.

Forecast is 88 now and 15mph winds. UV danger extreme.

On another note, check this out...
Last night I was playing with Climo and Daniel out at Cliff Stevens and we witnessed a shooting. We were walking from the teepad on hole #10 and we heard the shot to our right across the railroad tracks. We crept over to catch a peek and we saw a guy on the ground screaming and two other guys walking away towards us. Daniel went over to check it out and he recognized one of the guys walking away. They started running as soon as they were about a block away. Daniel had to talk to the police for like an hour and Kenny and I walked over and saw the guy who got shot. He got hit in his inner thigh, but he wasn't bleeding too bad.

It turns out the guy that got shot and the shooters were all 15 year olds. I may have had one of them in my 8th grade science class last year. I heard on the news today that the two kids we saw walking away were arrested, probably because Daniel recognized them and told the cops where they lived. A good example of why cities should appreciate disc golfers in their parks.

"Disc Golfers - we report shootings"

We should market that.

"Disc golfers--better than gangbangers, crackheads and prostitutes!" "Put 18 baskets in your ghetto and they will come!"

Wow that is crazy. Similar to the situation at the Baton Rouge course and the guy that got robbed before the USDGC!

Good news is Fore Palms is in a Police Athletic League Park. Not saying it could not happen there but the police presence is strong!

88 and 15mph= wind chill of 80

Did you all think to have a disc in your hands to throw in case trouble came your way?

Good point Chuck.

I got confidence that Kenny could hit the dudes running away with a disc.

That's a great freakin' slogan Mike... it worked in Sarasota. Litterally our club keeps the park much cleaner and safer by working with the local home associations and law enforcement. I'm pretty sure I would have walked, or ran, in the other direction.... guns are bad, mmmmK.

Hey Mike, what's your plan for this weekend? Fab and I are planning to ride together, depart Friday around 1-2pm. Would it be possible to carpool? I know Fab spoke with Joe Kolenda, not sure what his plan is... anyway, I'm hopeful to rideshare with some good people. Sounds like Bonnie is staying in town for a B-day party. Also, where are you planning to stay?

I've heard the Weisen's can put us up... maybe Corey can ring in here. I'd be OK with some space in the backyard for my tent. Thanks!

Finally, any suggestions about travel from I-10? I plan to take 75N, 24 to 301N, 10E, to I suppose 295N to 9A south to Merrill Rd east. I'm guessing the Jax city traffic might get hectic on Friday afternoon. Any suggestions?

peace
cell: 941-321-1353

Bryan

Good point Chuck.

I got confidence that Kenny could hit the dudes running away with a disc.



That would have worked, but Kenny is throwing all 150 class right now...

What's up Bryan. Joe and I are coming up in the evening because Joe can't leave until after 5 when he gets off work. Its too bad we can't all ride together because I'd surely rather split gas 4 ways than 2. We're staying with Jack Hicks...Both Jack and Corey should give this a peek today.

Corey should be calling you Bryan.

WOW...WOW...WOW... Just estimated the payouts for the 2008 Jacksonville Open... WOW... WOW... WOW... You know.. that original $750 added cash to the PROs.... we were off a bit... I'm not going to let the cat out of the bag until all the dust settles, but let's just say... We grossly underestimated our ability to raise Cash for this tournament!!!!

I will hint at one thing... Total Tournament Value, both AMs and PROs will be well over $10,000.

Those of you who missed out on this one... well... Just wait till you see what 1st Place Open takes home!!!

meeeeooowwwww, let that cat out!!

using your hint made is making my calculator burn up. 5875 in enteries=4125 added???? :D:D:D:D
man that is awe$ome

Is there a deadline to move from masters to open??? I see a few have moved back to masters but was considering going the other way.

Thanks for the details and all you guys are doing!!!

Hate to burst your bubble, but not that much added... but enough to make the first place in open and masters cry when they get their payout!!!

You can move all the way up to and at check in... but not after you have checked in.

Thanks for the update!

Although your number is off... it's not off by that much...LOL!

I'm very proud of how we are handling this year's tournament... it's a learning experience to say the least!!!

You know... you want to do your best to give the Pro's as much as possible... but with that being said, you need to keep the AM's happy as well... without them, there wouldn't be as much added cash as there is... so we are paying them out handsomely as well... not so much that we are taking away from the Pro purse... but they will be happy!!! I know if I were playing Am and I cashed... I would be happy.

Looks like things are shaping up great for thr Jax Open.
Will be my first time playing the course, hard to believe being so close.

Chain Lenks will be bringing extra flyers for the 11th Daytona Open for sign ups, don't forget your check book or some extra cash.

We had a lot of sign ups there last year. We are expecting to be full again!!

"Don't be that Guy or Girl" sitting on the waiting list, hoping for a chance to play.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!

Chris and Shawn

Well said Jack! I agree that the ams some how get lost in the shuffle and I am sure they are equally deserving of a GREAT payout!!!

I knew I could not be off by much other then merchandise and how much was merch. there was! Besides I put Tina's cooking at 10k alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

NICE WORK!

Looks like things are shaping up great for thr Jax Open.
Will be my first time playing the course, hard to believe being so close.

Chain Lenks will be bringing extra flyers for the 11th Daytona Open for sign ups, don't forget your check book or some extra cash.

We had a lot of sign ups there last year. We are expecting to be full again!!

"Don't be that Guy or Girl" sitting on the waiting list, hoping for a chance to play.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!

Chris and Shawn



that is great news as I PM ed the TD and am eager to sign up!
Will be good to see you both again!

Well said Jack! I agree that the ams some how get lost in the shuffle and I am sure they are equally deserving of a GREAT payout!!!

I knew I could not be off by much other then merchandise and how much was merch. there was! Besides I put Tina's cooking at 10k alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

NICE WORK!



Yeah... well... I weighed 175 pounds when we got married!!! LOL!

I agree... this is going to be outstanding!

Thanks for everyone's help.

anyone have an idea of how long the rounds will take from both tees?

just a rough guess 3 1/2 to 4 hours from the long. deduct a half hour from the shorts.

Could be less if some don't show up but, that is a long shot!

thanks!

Weather forecast for Saturday is up to 90 now...but only 55% humidity. That's not too bad.

Flight leaves in 34 hours.

Can't wait!

All good Mike, thanks! Catch you Saturday morning.

I'll have the popular FFT Fantasy Golf gamecards to hand out friday, only $5 to play, much more fun than the lottery.

What's up guys? I'm excited about playing this weekend...48 holes on Saturday in 96 degree weather



Looks like my original stab at the weather has been more accurate than weather.com all week b/c Saturday's high is now 94 and rising... :D

the jacksonville open was a great success. it was a c tier tournament that paid $1000 to first place. $650 to 2nd, $450 to third and so on. record for a pdga c tier tournament?

great job on the OPEN! A tier payout and Clara White mission recieved 1200 as well!

Congrats to McCray and Mike Paulete for there wins in the open divisons. If only this event was in the fall, that heat was a killer!!!

MTL, you OK? heard the heat got the best of you.

Scott, Jack, Joey, Tim,Wayne, Karen,Tina.... well done and I do not say thie very often but, I could not have done it any better if I did it myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man we need more then one event here in Jax??????

Corey, I will look into your question.

Whats with the ratings??? 68 1003 then 67 1004 in the same round??????? I knew those ratings where over rated.

Whats with the ratings??? 68 1003 then 67 1004 in the same round??????? I knew those ratings where over rated.



According to the course layouts the TD entered for R3, Masters and Open played different pins.

well we played the same tees.

Can you correct it?????

Thanks for the info!

MTL, you OK? heard the heat got the best of you.





yeah, withdrawing was the best option for me. I felt pretty awful all of Saturday but fine yesterday.

However my flight back home was canceled and I just got home this morning.

Quite a weekend...

Great tournament however. First class event!

Looks like the layouts were fixed.

sort of fixed but the Grand Masters did not play the blue tees the first round which is still throwing the numbers off a little.

Also showing the ties as the first guy got more then the guys they tied with. I split the combined amount with the guy I tied with.

Minor stuff for such a great event .

MTL, glad to hear you are feeling better. I was not feeling so good during a few of the rounds. Getting goose bumps when it was 95 degrees was rather odd????

Sorry about the layouts... I had been so stressed with everything else going on, I didn't get those entered correctly...

I believe they are correct now.

Sorry about the layouts... I had been so stressed with everything else going on, I didn't get those entered correctly...

I believe they are correct now.



almost except for the GM's the first round and the ties are showing as one player got more cash then the person they tied with. One in open and one in masters. Otherwise a mistake free event :D:D:D

They have been corrected.

Thanks again and after looking at the NT in KC it looks like it should have been the other way around with the larger master field as well as the payout. I seem to recall a meeting at the Mudville grille when you said you wanted to have an A tier. Never in my mind would I have thought you guys would have achieved this.

Well done and a big pat on the sunburned back;o]

You know... it's amazing what can be accomplished when you get a group of dedicated individuals together who share the same thoughts and goals.

The Jacksonville Open could be an A tier or even an NT event every year if we choose. However, giving to our charity and improving the image of disc golfers and RCDGA is more important at this time.

The one thing I can say is our tournament should be a testament to what can be accomplished with the PDGA's new endowment program for C tier tournaments.

You know... it's amazing what can be accomplished when you get a group of dedicated individuals together who share the same thoughts and goals.

The Jacksonville Open could be an A tier or even an NT event every year if we choose. However, giving to our charity and improving the image of disc golfers and RCDGA is more important at this time.

The one thing I can say is our tournament should be a testament to what can be accomplished with the PDGA's new endowment program for C tier tournaments.



Way to go RCDGA :cool:
The WDGC does the same for the Austin, TX area, charity wise anyways. This endowment program should be a good deal when they run the 32nd Waterloo DG Classic. Kudos to you guys for the effort and time put in and for a great tourney from the sounds of the players. Man that payout is awesome, the pros should be begging to get into next years event :)

Considering we filled up on Monday before the tourney, players better start signing up a month in advance next year.

This was definately the best ran tournament that I have ever played in, and looking forward to playing it next year no matter where I am. The AM's prises were the best I have seen also. Way to go RCDGA.

Considering we filled up on Monday before the tourney, players better start signing up a month in advance next year.



can I sign up NOW :cool::cool::cool:

Of course Bob, send me your money!
But your already 5th on the waiting list.
hahahahaha

Just kidding.....

Is hannah park a full 18 yet?
I will be coming down next year. My in-laws are in
Atlantic Beach

O.E. is working hard to get the next 9 in at Hanna Park. Right now it is only 9 holes with dual tee pads on all holes. Many of the holes play completely different from the alt. pads.

Hope to see you next year!
Sign up early!

The TD Report has been completed and submitted on 6/10/2008. 2008 Jax Open should be included in the ratings that come out at the end of this month... additionally, for those of you who are interested in the FFT, the scores and points have already been updated there as well.