Rules we have used for the last 3 years for both courses:
Kirk will decide which rules will be the same for this year. I'm guessing all?

-All lakes on the course are out of bounds.
-All cart paths on the course are in bounds.
-Discs that come to rest in a tree will be played directly below with NO stroke penalty.
-All �Ball� golf putting greens are �Out of Bounds�. Disc must be completely on the putting surface. An example will be given at the players meeting.
-All sand traps will be �In Bounds� without penalty.

Executive Course �Special rules�

-Hole #1 any disc that crosses into the driving range (line drawn between farthest left trees) Is considered out of bounds and will require a 1 stroke penalty.
-Hole #4 special �Out of Bounds� Any tee shot coming to rest in the swamp just off the tee will be Out of Bounds and will be a 1 stroke penalty. Re-tee from the �Red tees� further up the fairway.
-Any shot that crosses the left side of the cart path (path in bounds, left side out) on Holes #4 and #13 are considered out of bounds and will require a 1 stroke penalty. Play from where the disc went out of bounds.

Par 3 Course �Special Rules�

-Hole #2 Any Disc coming to rest in the Bi-Lo parking lot is �Out of Bounds� Take a 1 stroke penalty and play from where the disc went out of bounds.
-Hole #3 Any disc coming to rest in the road is �Out of Bounds� Take a 1 stroke penalty and play from where the disc went out of bounds. Hole #3 also has a �mandatory� which requires a shot left of the marked tree. A shot missing the mandatory will require a 1 stroke penalty and a re-tee until each time the �mando� is missed.
-Hole # 9 any disc coming to rest in the road is �Out of Bounds� and will require a 1 stroke penalty. Play from where the disc went out.

Tupelo Bay Open Distances and Par
Some of these distances are subject to change and the exact distances will be posted at the course.

Hole Distance Par
1 849 4
2 286 3
3 408 3
4 962 5
5 384 3
6 485 4
7 564 4
8 337 3
9 380 3
32
10 657 4
11 356 3
12 745 4
13 470 4
14 387 3
15 939 5
16 328 3
17 385 3
18 633 4
9555� 33
65

Come on people, let's get this thing filled up. Drinks on Kirk at the Pink Pony if we fill by Thanksgiving.

Don't be ragging on the Pony, Jay. You're going to have drive by it plenty of times that weekend, since it's between the house and the course. I don't want to have to retrieve you from there at 7:30am to drag your butt to the course.

I planned on bringing the Pony party to the house. Is that OK? I was hoping they could drive us to the course and caddie.

:DThat could happen. :D
Most of the girls live in the mobile home park behind the Pony and drive golf carts. I'll give Julio a call and see what we can work out.

You do not want to see Pony girls in the DAYLIGHT. Trust me. It is dark in there for a reason.

2008 Tupelo Bay Open
December 13th & 14th 2008
PDGA B-tier event
Sponsored by Innova-Champion Discs, ZoneDriven, Tupelo Bay Golf Center & DISConcepts

Saturday 12/13/2008, Players meeting @ 8:30 AM, shotgun start @ 9:00AM
Sunday 12/14/2007, Shotgun start @ 9:00AM (Top 5 Pro Open groups will stagger start @ 9:30 AM)

Tupelo Bay Golf Center
1800 Business 17 South Garden City, SC 29576
800-657-2680 or 843-215-7888
(www.tupelobay.com)

Advanced and Pro divisions ONLY
Entry fee - $100.00 (entry includes greens fees and cart fees)
Saturday everyone will play 1 round of 36 holes on the Executive course
Sunday everyone will play 1 round of 27 holes utilizing both the Executive and the Par 3 courses
Field limited to 96 players

PayPal Can be found here:
http://www.raleighdiscgolf.com/paypal/tupelo08.html

Checks can be mailed to:
Mike Norris
4716 Triple Creek Dr.
Raleigh NC
27616

Any questions can be sent to Kirk Yoo at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
919-208-4742

Is there a discount for current PDGA members?

Matt,

If you are referring to the entry fee, no there is not. However, if you are not current it will cost an additional $10 to register.

Kirk

Kirk,

Even though the second day of this upcomig event happened almost a year ago, can anyone registered still play on Sunday? :eek:

:D:D

How far is this course from DC?

:D

2008 Tupelo Bay Open
December 13th & 14th 2008
PDGA B-tier event
Sponsored by Innova-Champion Discs, ZoneDriven, Tupelo Bay Golf Center & DISConcepts

Saturday 12/13/2008, Players meeting @ 8:30 AM, shotgun start @ 9:00AM
Sunday 12/14/2008, Shotgun start @ 9:00AM (Top 5 Pro Open groups will stagger start @ 9:30 AM)

Tupelo Bay Golf Center
1800 Business 17 South Garden City, SC 29576
800-657-2680 or 843-215-7888
(www.tupelobay.com)

Advanced and Pro divisions ONLY
Entry fee - $100.00 (entry includes greens fees and cart fees)
Saturday everyone will play 1 round of 36 holes on the Executive course
Sunday everyone will play 1 round of 27 holes utilizing both the Executive and the Par 3 courses
Field limited to 96 players

PayPal Can be found here:
http://www.raleighdiscgolf.com/paypal/tupelo08.html

Checks can be mailed to:
Mike Norris
4716 Triple Creek Dr.
Raleigh NC
27616

Any questions can be sent to Kirk Yoo at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
919-208-4742

MTL has reminded me of one of the funniest phone calls I have dealt with in a very long time. This is from last year:

This is the kind of stupidity TD's have to deal with:

A player leaves a message on my cell phone. I call him back. Here is the conversation:

Player: "How long is the drive from Washington D.C. to Garden City SC?"
Me: "I don't (expletive) know. I have never driven from Washington to Garden City."
Player: "Is it right off from I-95?"
Me: "Not even close."
Player: "Oh, so Garden City is in the Mountains?"
Me: "No, do you know where Myrtle Beach is?"
Player: "No. How far is it from Durham?"
Me: "About 3 hours. How did you get my name and phone number and how did you find out about the tournament?"
Player: "From the PDGA website."
Me: "Oh, so you have a computer?"
Player: "Yeah, I have a computer."
Me: "So why don't you go out to the (expletive) internet and type in Garden City on (expletive) MapQuest?"

That is an actual conversation that I had with a player while I was driving to Charleston this past Friday night.

Kirk

Thanks Kirk, I needed a good laugh today!

Preregister list is up. OK, where the playas at?!?!?

we are coming down with six players from Connecticut!!!!
Dont worry el cap e tan, we will prereg.

are you lodging ME this year? hint hint... Mr. Bidi?

we should have floorspace.

Floor space at the Viking Inn? If the beds are bad I'd hate to know what's on the floor. Peckham's a pretty boy, he can't sleep on the flor.

somebody staying at TThe Viking will probably have an extra bed, we had an extra last year. alot of the rooms have 3 beds

Just a few things that may help people who are thinking about travel and accommodations for the 2008 Tupelo Bay Open:

-If you escaping the cold weather from other places in the US, and want to fly to the event, know that the Myrtle Beach airport is about 4 miles from the course. A quick taxi ride will get you on the course in about 15 minutes. Many of the hotels will pick you up from the airport and take you to your room.

-The course is actually located in Garden City, SC which is about 10 miles south of Myrtle Beach. When traveling from MB go south on HWY 17 towards Charleston, SC. Garden City and Surfside hotels are all located within 2 miles of the course. Feel free to call Tupelo Bay at 1-843-215-7888 if you get lost or need other related info.

-This is one of the best times of year to score a deal on a hotel, house, or condo. There area many hotels located just a few miles from the course and as close as 1 mile. The Surfside Days Inn has been the preferred hotel the past few years and offers beach front high-rise rooms at the foot of the Surfside Pier. I will call and set up a deal for anyone wanting to stay here. I think it was $49-$59 in the past.
A few restaurants and drinking establishments (swanky night club, pub, and hotel lounge) are within crawling distance of your room.
If you are looking to come in style there is pretty much any level of room / house you could want. A room that goes for $150 per night (on season) could easily be $80 this time of year, a house that rents for $800 for the weekend on season may rent for $400 this time of year. Any of the major hotels located in Garden City or Surfside that are beachfront will be pretty empty this time of year. Although the Viking is already legendary among some of the Tupelo Bay players, there are loads of other places to stay closer to the course and much closer to the pink pony and the course. If you are looking for dirt cheap look for a hotel located in Myrtle Beach and away from the beach front.

-A Large grocery store is located directly next to the course (BI-LO). Beer runs, food, and course essentials are literally 200� from the parking lot of TB.

-Quite a few restaurants and a liquor store are located within a few hundred feet of the course.

-If you have extra time and plan on staying the week, look for low greens fees on all of the golf courses and discounts on tourist items.

-The last few years the weather has been really nice during the event weekend. Typically in the morning we are under a frost delay which means they do not want people walking on the grass while there is a light frost covering. Warming up and waiting for the frost to melt has landed the start time close to 10:00am. However after the frost lifts and the warm layers come off, the afternoon is warm and glorious (approaching shorts and tee-shirt weather). Rolling in the golf cart allows loading on an arsenal of gear to handle whatever the weather throws at us. Plentiful sunshine has been the norm over the last few years!
The CLASH AT TUPELO BAY will be the next DVD filmed for the series in the days before the event. Come watch some of the top pro�s battle it out for the title and also play a few practice rounds on this championship course. If you know of a business or person that may be interested in sponsoring the event or dvd project contact Kirk Yoo at the contact/registration info listed above or Billy Crump at www.clashdvd.com. (http://www.clashdvd.com.)

The local news station will be filming a segment at the event to be aired in the Myrtle Beach area as a program. This should be great exposure for the area and the sport.

This is the future of Disc Golf�� Come ride the WAVE with us�..

Big Wave is giving rides!?!?!? WHOA.

HA!!! but I heard it's either A ss Cash or Grass no one rides fo free

and if ya want to see sum nasTTy roTTen bananas eaTTen, ya need TTa bring yur arse TTo TThis evenTT

Matt,

I've got room at the house for next weekend if you're still in need. Jay Phillips, Aaron and Sarah are staying too.

Jay Korybski
(My son Ty played "iphone air hockey" with you at Barley's)

thanks Jay, I will let you know in the next couple days. I may have a few people that I can go in on a Viking room with.

This was probably discussed in a previous post, but I'm too lazy to look for it.

What's the status of playing practice rounds on Friday? If we can play, what time? Need to figure out what time I should leave the ATL.

The course will be set up for the most part, mid week, I believe. Pat is the man with the plan.

The course will be set up on Tuesday (according to Pat).

However, you will need to pay greens fees if you plan on playing a practice round.

Kirk

any idea of the cost for a round prior to the tournament?

maybe ya'll can use these to help on that cost?

http://www.tupelobay.com/TBcoupon.htm

Here is a suggestion for a good seafood dinner while at Tupelo Bay. We ate here last year, it was a little pricey but worth every penny. Also, check out the 2nd entree 1/2 off coupon on their website.

http://www.drunkenjacks.com

Pricey is right. Looks awesome though. We drove around last year and the only restaurant we could find open was TGIFridays and Denny's. Neither is known for there seafood that's for sure.

Phillip's Seafood (10 miles north of Tupleo) sometimes has crazy happy hour prices for appitizers. If they are offering them, it's definately worth the trip.

Jay,

There are plenty of restaurants near the house. If we feel really crazy, we can take the boat accross the inlet to the Dead Dog Saloon.

Peckham,

You pm'd the wrong Jay. I tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full.

Jay,

I'm down for anything. I def. love good seafood. My wife is picky but she can deal.

Note to self,

Change name or create nickname to stop the confusion.

Thanks Jay. It's been decaffeinated (but not me).

did anyone say when the course would be set up and available to play? Also, anyone bringing their clubs and playing Friday am ?

Jasna will be with me also, assuming decent weather, so I got that going for me, which is nice...

from Kirk a few posts up...

"The course will be set up on Tuesday (according to Pat).

However, you will need to pay greens fees if you plan on playing a practice round.

Kirk "

They don't seem to have the greens fees listed on the site, but it does look like they have some package deals if a group of people want to get together.
$130 gets 5 rounds with a cart and 7 without.

http://www.tupelobay.com/2009_Winter_Values.htm

There is a great seafood resturant (sorry I can't remember the name) on the road (left off of business 17 just between the Kroger and the Citgo station) that take you into Garden City Beach. It is on the left, just before the causway. The food is excellent.

I think it's cheaper for disc golf. Not sure how much cheaper.

There is a great seafood resturant (sorry I can't remember the name) on the road (left off of business 17 just between the Kroger and the Citgo station) that take you into Garden City Beach. It is on the left, just before the causway. The food is excellent.



Sarah J's!?!!?

You mean to tell me that you had a positive experience at Sarah J's! You have got to be one of the few people below the age of 50 that has. From my experience the only way the food is worth the value is if you get both the early bird and senior citizen discounts.

If my memory serves me correctly, we paid $30 for a cart and 2 greens fees. I've been wrong 1 time before so I'm sure that's correct. Def. cheaper than the ball golf greens fees.

Just got the phone with Tupelo Bay and Wed, Thur, Fri from 3pm until 10:00pm unlimited disc golf (executive course or par 3) with a cart for $15 per day. Executive course holes 10-18 and the Par 3 course are lighted.

On the subject of carts....

<font color="red"> STAY OFF THE GREENS! </font>

We don't need to be losing our cart priviledges before the tourney even starts.

On the subject of carts....

<font color="red"> STAY OFF THE GREENS! </font>

We don't need to be losing our cart priviledges before the tourney even starts.



Good call!!!

Nobody wants to hear The Speech!!!

Kirk

-Drunken Jacks are Davine Fish House are the easy favorites for best seafood without going super expensive. Sea Bass, Flounder, and Ahi Tuna are specialties in this area. Murrells Inlet 4 � 5 miles from course.

-Flo�s if you are looking for fried fish plates. 4 � 5 miles.

-Miyabi (My favorite) especially with large groups. Food cooked at the table by master chefs twirling knifes! About $20 per person and you will eat like a king and go home with enough for breakfast. Just off Hwy 17 at the turn to Murrells Inlet.

-Bagel shop about 1 mile from the course is good a quick morning stop.

-Tupelo Bay will have their grill going with burgers, hot dogs, and other items during the day. They also sell beer, sodas, and water.

-River City Caf� at the Surfside Pier. Great burgers, beer, and peanut tossing on the floor. 3 miles from the course. Next to the Days Inn. Eat and walk the pier.

-Wild Wings is about a mile away for serious wings and great service.

-Large Bi-Lo grocery store next to the course for anything you might need. Liquor store next to bi-lo.

-And the #1 must visit place in Garden City South Carolina for late night food (24 hrs open) SAMS Corner hot dogs. 4am hot dogs, frosty mug beer, and a walk on the beach is a good way to get your vacation value.

-Crabby Mikes if you want all you can eat seafood buffet Myrtle Beach style.

-And the #1 must visit place in Garden City South Carolina for late night food (24 hrs open) SAMS Corner hot dogs. 4am hot dogs, frosty mug beer, and a walk on the beach is a good way to get your vacation value.


2nd

Sjur and Kirk talked me in. I'm there but have no LIL tuck or anyone from Wilmington Due to the monthly. "Virgin son Virgin" anyone wanna hit me up. Drew.
9104432222
I dunno bought the viking or the pink pony but i believe its self explanatory.
lookin forward to it.

OK people, it's time to get those entries in. Less than a week to go and there are only 35 people signed up. There's no reason why this tournament should'nt fill up. Let's make it easy on the TD and pre-register.

Oh yeah. Sorry bout that. We will pre-reg. We have waited this long to do it, because we needed to see who would turn ANUSUNA and decide not to come! One has dropped out. You know him as DP, DomePiece. Myself, Bard, Jeff, Bobby, and Whitmal are still coming. Nick Schnieder also wants to come. We may pick him up in Philly on the way, and stick him in the rooftop Thule'.

The boys from GA need to come to this one. $$$, VACH, Matlack, and crew. Yes, you do.

You got in to Chucktown, now come to the beach. Gas is cheap!

I've tried talking those Nancies into coming. I think they are skeered. They would rather play some local non-sanctioned action. I guess the only ATL rep will be me. Finishing DFL.

Don't be skeered. Where are all the Wilmywooders? An hour away and skeered. I still don't understand how this event doesn't fill. Those who go once always come back.

Where are all the Wilmywooders? An hour away and skeered.





I be there representin the dub. On the am card anyway.

My first trip was last year. I agree, once you arrive you'll be hooked for life. As long as someone runs the action I'll be there.

We need a JLand at this one. And a Yahn. Man up, boys. Make the trip. You always have fun. Just keep the carts under control.... and dry.

Those who go once always come back.



Not 100% true cuz I ain't going this year or probably ever again. Of course, I'm pretty much done w/ disc golf, so that might have something to do with it :D

I did have a blast last year, however.

Why are you done with disc golf?

I've been traveling all over VA NC SC and other places for 4 years now. I've played close roughly 115 PDGA events in that time. I'm just kinda tired ot it....

I just want to do something new in life. I have already started new hobbies and new things and am enjoying them.

I'll still run my typical 2 events next year and I'll probably play a PDGA event once a month, but I will not be playing like I used to.

2009 for me will be only at events I enjoy. Basically, if I ain't playing it, there is a reason why. I'm just sick of bad events b/c I know so many of them are great and I know how easy it is to make an event work.

Based on that explanation. Why, in you opinion, is the Tupelo tournament a bad event? Just curious.

This event is not a bad one by any means. Kirk and staff did a fabulous job last year.

I just don't enjoy play disc golf on golf courses. The only reason I came last year was b/c I needed one more cash to get above 2,500 in winnings for the year and get my 09 card, which was a goal I had set for myself.

Had that goal not been set / wasn't possible to reach / had already been accomplished, I would not have attended.

I do not believe disc golf should be played on golf courses b/c I do not feel there is much of challenge when playing this style of golf. I certainly understand that most people enjoy this and I certainly understand why, its just a personal preference thing. That fact that I finished 2nd last year does not increase / decrease my enjoyment of the course. With the exception of a few holes (1, 4, 12, 17 on the executive and 3 extended on the 9 shorter holes), I found most of them very boring. I don't get excitement taking my distance disc and throwing it as far as I can. I enjoy more techinical courses and techinical shots where I can work a midrange or a slower speed driver.
I would recommened this event to anyone, however. It is a great event and is a lot of fun - just not my thing.

http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/11118/AustinPowers_original.jpg
"This event is shagadelic, baby, yeah! It's just not my bag, baby!"

I don't get excitement taking my distance disc and throwing it as far as I can. I enjoy more techinical courses and techinical shots where I can work a midrange or a slower speed driver.



Fair enough. I like shorter technical courses as well. I do think that the future of this sport will be played on more courses like Tupelo. With all of the advancements in disc technology and all the younger players attracted to this sport, we will need bigger courses to contain them.

I don't remember what every hole at Tupelo looks like, but I do remember throwing my beat firebird on most of them. There are courses out there that are much longer than Tupelo.

Thanks for your comments and opinions. Your first explanation led me to assume you weren't playing because you didn't like how the tournament was ran. I thought that it went pretty well last year. With the exception of the moron riding his cart on the green. Oh and Kirk having many out of body experiences. :eek:

Anyway, the countdown has started. I'll be leaving the ATL in exactly: 69 hours and 32 mins. I think?

I love the shot variation. Just because the hole is big doesnt limit the shot choice. On varying holes you'll see rollers, big air shots, and placement lay-ups. If there was not water on every hole or a well placed basket near a green I would agree. Only one hole out there i disagree with. Hole 16 is nothing more than a deuce or die. If the basket was shifted to the right side of the green, maybe tucked into the woods, it would change everything. As it stands, the hole plays 4 minutes for a foursome, yielding a 2.3 average. Other than that, the course is perfect, IMO.

I wouldn't say perfect as I think a few more holes needed a little tweaking (like 8, 11, 13, 16 and 18) but I would agree it is a great conversion course - by far the best of the 4 or 5 I've played.

I like shorter technical courses as well.


Courses don't have to be short to be Technical. while i aggree with MTL that for some people this course is not that exciting. that is kinda how i fill seeing as my longest shot tops out at 350' maybe. i prefer woods golf to these types of courses but that does not mean i don't like conversion courses as well. diversity is the spice of life.

It is awesome to get on a course and see people open up with discs they hardly get to use on other courses. While I love seeing a ROC pure a tight woods gap, what I really love is seeing a big arm bomb, full flight crush, landing in a tight fairway and setting up for Roc(350ft) upshot over water. If this event was a $10 payout, I would still aTTend.

I am glad you will take only $10 for your payout. I will keep the rest.

It is awesome to get on a course and see people open up with discs they hardly get to use on other courses. While I love seeing a ROC pure a tight woods gap, what I really love is seeing a big arm bomb, full flight crush, landing in a tight fairway and setting up for Roc(350ft) upshot over water. If this event was a $10 payout, I would still aTTend.



lol thats kinda what i was trying to say. that courses like this for players like you are different than for games like mine. 350' for me is not a Roc it is a S'd out driver with all i have. and who knows where it is going to land. where you have shot selection i throw as hard as i can 3 to 4 times and hope to have a putt.

Just like golf eveolved, disc golf continues to evolve. This type of course is about as TV Friendly as they get. If we want to get covered on TV, this is the type of golf that will attract viewers. Imagine how long you'd watch a par 3 tournament in golf. It just doesn't create much drama.

What I am surprised by, but not really, is that MTL did not think any of the mound placement holes were appealing. I think that's one of the best parts of this course. Holes 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 15 are all on mounds. that makes the putting game so much more important. It also makes skilled drives that much more impressive. Not only are you throwing a distance, but you have to take into account the lay of the land, a golf green that is OB, and going long even a little or short basically means it is a layup. I have watched a lot of rounds fall apart when discs were not close... and some that fell apart when they were real close. the mound holes put an emphasis on putting and strategy.

3 days.

I think that viewing discs in the air is the main appeal to TV audiences. So the longer the holes and the trickier the greens, the more entertainment for the viewing audience. While woods offer better skill tests, they do not translate to TV.

Executive course conversions really set up nice for video.

What I am surprised by, but not really, is that MTL did not think any of the mound placement holes were appealing. I think that's one of the best parts of this course. Holes 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 15 are all on mounds.



And what I'm not surprised by is you not reading what I said. Where did I mention 3, 5, 6 or 15 as bad holes? I said 8, 11, 13, 16 and 18.

Of the ones I said, the only one you mentioned as a response (which really wasn't a I respponse b/c couldn't have been responding to me b/c only 1/5 of the holes you felt I didn't like I mentioned) was 11. I didn't see many 2's on this last year b/c it was a good tug to get there. I thought this would be a bit better with a closer tee to increase score seperation and take out the "big arm" factor of this hole. The pin placement on this hole was great!

I think that viewing discs in the air is the main appeal to TV audiences. So the longer the holes and the trickier the greens, the more entertainment for the viewing audience. While woods offer better skill tests, they do not translate to TV.

Executive course conversions really set up nice for video.


Marshall street videos are the best video's made. and why does a course in the woods have to be par 3's you live close to charlotte right?

The Tupelo Bay tournament course is up! A few changes:

Hole Par
1 4 20� longer and closer to the putting green
2 3 Same
3 3 Same
4 5 Same (signature hole)
5 3 Same
6 4 Same
7 4 Same as last year (long position)
8 3 A little longer and on backside of downhill mound.
9 4 Same as last year (long position)
Out 33

10 4 Same
11 3 A little longer and on backside of downhill mound.
12 5 Same as last year (signature hole)
13 4 80� longer as some trees were removed close to regular position
14 3 Same
15 5 Same
16 3 Longer, right, between putting green and sandtrap (Sprintermatt location)
17 3 Same
18 4 Longer, closer to the putting green, and mounded
In 34

Par 67

Targets on #2 and #5 will be put up by tomorrow AM. I will get the exact distances and post at the clubhouse.

The course is in superior condition. Most of the swamp areas have been trimmed close. I would expect this layout to play a stroke or 3 tougher than in years past.

Call 16 the logical position... Skazzirf Sjur suggested the exact same placement as I did. I think it'll improve the course.

See you Friday. Avery is excited.

Matt

1, 13 16 and 18 are good changes.

I think 11 was long enough and lengthening it is only to make it have worse score separation and make more of a big arm hole.

But overall, good changes!

11 is certainly a tricky hole. I may have birdied it a few times when it was in the valley. on the hump, it was always much harder. I may have gotten it once last year, but not during the tournament, I think.

that's a good one to have just past the green... so the green becomes more of an obstacle, and the hills as a stopping point would put you pretty far away from the basket.

But I accept Pat's changes. The course was excellent the first time I played it.

Matt

Leaving this evening. Going to the FArm.

Our people are dropping like flys over here. Only a four pack is making the trip.

Wilmington, 1.75 hours
Charleston, 1.85 hours
Columbia, 3 hours
Raleigh, 3.5 hours
Savannah, 3.75 hours
Charlotte, 4 hours
Jacksonville, 5.6 hours

These are all places that are not too far from Tupelo. Get there!!!

Let me add Fayetteville at 133 miles,

Sanford 170 miles.

I'm there, early tomorrow. What time is there going to be a group for a practice round?

Weather still shows clear for the wkend

Greenville, 240 miles, 4.5 hours

I can't believe you left that out considering that you're staying with me this weekend, Matt!

I didn't leave you OUT. I knew you were representing!

I left Rock Hill out because we are representing... well, I am.

I left Atlanta out because those boys are skeered!!!!

Matt, where is Zeb? How about getting JP and Harold to ride on down...Hell, you guys could fill two cars...

Where is everyone staying? Hotels are SO CHEAP! two bdroom condos oceanfront for 45 a night? No excuses...

Hold up. I'm reppin the A. Poorly I might add, but still reppin.

From my door step to the course:
337.86 miles
5hrs 50min

That's what mapquest says anyway.

Check out the Tupelo Bay Promo courtesy of Billy Crump. He'll be sending us some video coverage all weekend.

http://www.1000rated.com/2008/12/tupelo-bay-open/

enjoy!

Wish I could be there... good luck &amp; have fun all!!!

Words of advice to those playing... with Schweb going to 'hang out' and not playing this year dont get suckered into trying to hang with him all night... you can't hang with him on nights when he has to play in the morning then you def. can't when he's not and you are! :)

I don't have the D to play this one, but, am spanking myself for not taking the cupcake down so she can air it out a little. Now after seeing Billy's video of this, the beatings will soon commence. Looks like a family vacation next year, untill then, I must sit back and watch the video.

How much fun would it be to watch this one. Some cannons registered. My lead card prediction, Jeremy-Avery-Barry-Henry

I am still a pretty good Rec player :)

some day 1 coverage on http://www.clashdvd.com

wow Avery 3'd hole 4. That is sick.

and nice putt Wave. Flippy white putters seem to do that a lot :D

LOL that was a great jammer.

Awesome time. Four years I've never missed this one. More pros need to play this course. One of the best courses ever from a strategy and aesthetic standpoint.

This place could easily host an A tier or NT. Everything you could want they have or is within a short drive. Plenty of parking. A golf friendly media scene. Lots of lodging in a variety of price ranges. Golf carts. Sets up great for video coverage.

Thanks pat and kirk and stick and mike for letting us finish the season on the grand strand once more.

More pros need to play this course. One of the best courses ever from a strategy and aesthetic standpoint.

This place could easily host an A tier or NT. Everything you could want they have or is within a short drive. Plenty of parking. A golf friendly media scene. Lots of lodging in a variety of price ranges. Golf carts. Sets up great for video coverage.

Thanks pat and kirk and stick and mike for letting us finish the season on the grand strand once more.



Second

wish I had gone to the past events! Great Job Kirk " and his staff " lol

hope you bought you picture! Sayex!!!

"Best time ever"
"holla, holla, holla for a dollar"

"Wunt to buy a picture?"
"Hey, you wunt to buy a picture?"
"You know where the guy running this thing is?"
"Have you got a picture?"
"Have you seen Kirk?"
"Wunt to buy a picture?"
"Have you bought a picture yet?"


:D

Holla, Holla, Holla for a dolla....

good times, and wow that was the worst joint ever!

Would you like your picture now or when you get done with your round?

Holla, Holla, Holla for a dolla....

good times, and wow that was the worst joint ever!



by joint he means an establishment of negative connotation.

I want to thank:

Vince Cronkey and his staff for letting us use Tupelo Bay.
Pat Farrell for bringing his baskets and setting up the course for us.
Mike Norris for all the work before, during and after the event.
Stick for all the work before, during and after the event.
Alan Beaver for putting up the PDGA banners and helping with score cards.
Snapp (NR) for helping out at tournament central.
All of the sponsors (Mike Norris, Tupelo Bay, Me, all of the Ams, anyone that purchased a CFR disc, anyone that paid to play with someone else)
All of the players for coming to the event.

I'm sorry if I have missed anyone.

Kirk

FROM PDGA.com

Tune in at 8:00pm EST on Tue. Dec. 16th for Disc Golf Network coverage of the Tupelo Bay Open brought to you by Innova Discs and Revolution Bags.

The 2008 Tupelo Bay Open was contested on Dec. 13-14, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC and the Disc Golf Network was there to capture all of the action for PDGA TV. Tune in to PDGA.com on Tuesday night December 16th at 8:00pm and 11:00pm EST for full coverage of the event brought to you by Innova Champion Discs, Revolution Disc Golf Bags, and ClashDVD.com.

Tune in to see me miss putts!

and to see my chops!

ASG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ulFW2ZMAeA&amp;feature=related) for the playa's party?

http://pdga.com/tupelo-bay-video

MORE!!!

ASG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ulFW2ZMAeA&amp;feature=related) for the playa's party?


You want to see ASG come to the azalea in April. Shi, Scott and andy are my boys

Thanks to Kirk and crew. I hope that this thing fills up next year. For those of you that didn't make it, you're a bunch of fools. There's no better way to end the disc golf year. This tournament was a blast, I'll be back as long as you have it.

Things run a lot better when Kirk doesn't have to scream. Thankfully there weren't many bozo's giving him a reason to.

Is online reg. available for Tupelo Open 2009? Hurry up people!!!

Congrats on the job at Innova, Jay. :) See you around the warehouse.

I'm like the dude on Office Space that comes to work, but never gets paid. I didn't even get a stapler.

I guess they could pay me for being a walking billboard. It took a lot of orange to make that shirt. Come on Innova, where's my kickbacks?

It's amazing I got 2nd... I don't get a video birdie until the last hole!

Great job: Kirk and Staff, Tupelo Bay and Staff, Billy Crump and the Clash Team (Avery Jenkins, Barry Schultz, Bard Soleng, Jeremy Koling), and ALL of the players who made the trip to Tupelo Bay.
The vision of the event is as strong as ever and the clash DVD and event promotions that Billy and his team are producing is what the sport of disc golf is all about. Please support these efforts and buy any or all of the clash DVD series at www.clashdvd.com. (http://www.clashdvd.com.) Let the players, venues, and clash team know that you value their product and want to see more of the action into the future!

Here is another clip that was done as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt20jZT38PQ&amp;feature=channel_page
A little more about who Disconcepts is and how the heck we found our way to Tupelo Bay to rip discs. Enjoy!
I had an amazing week in the Grand Strand and always look forward to the 2nd weekend in December at Tupelo Bay. Avery was a true Champion who had all of the shots that this challenging course had to offer. See you at the beach next year?

Pat Farrell
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Kirk, I wanted to say thanks again for the opportunity to play with Avery. I recently decided to start playing Open events. I truly hope that the player's I play with in the future have at least half of the class that Avery has. I was truly expecting to get the cold shoulder. I didn't think a top Pro would be happy playing with a rump like me. He's one of the nicest people I've ever had the joy of playing with. I hope that other up and coming pro's model there character after Avery. It's safe to see that he would be a perfect role model.

So thanks again Kirk and thank you Avery for the great time at Tupelo Bay.