River City Disc Golf Presents the
2009 Jacksonville Open � April 4-5, 2009

Location:
Fore Palms Disc Golf Course
Ed Austin Regional Park
3450 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, Fl.

Check out this and other Jacksonville events online at www.rcdga.org (http://www.rcdga.org)

This event is a PDGA Sanctioned event � B-Tier
And a Fabulous Florida Tour Event

$1000.00 Added to Pro Purse
Proceeds from the tournament benefit Clara White Mission

2 rounds of 24 holes Saturday, 1 round of 24 holes Sunday
Sat: Players Meeting 9:30 am tee off 10 am
Lunch will be catered Saturday & Sunday
Saturday: Deli Sandwiches, Sunday: Spaghetti

NO SATURDAY SIGNUP!
MANDATORY CHECK IN BY: 9:00 AM SATURDAY (CHECKED IN AND PAID)
IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE YOUR CHECK IN BY 9:00 AM SATURDAY YOUR SPOT WILL BE GIVING TO THE NEXT IN LINE-NO EXCEPTIONS

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

Pro (Open): $65
Pro (Other Pro�s):$55
Advanced: $45
Intermediate: $35

Field Limited to 120 Entries
3 people to open a division
CTP�s all weekend
Random Draw Doubles-3 pm sharp

Make checks payable to:
RCDGA
PO Box 351783
Jacksonville, Fl 32235-1783

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AFTER 3/27!
Late sign up Friday after 2PM

Host Hotel Info: Comfort
53 Jefferson Rd
Jacksonville, Fl 32225
Reservations: 904-997-9190
Rate $89 + tax
Mention �Jacksonville Open�

Camping Available
Hanna Park - Call (904) 249-4700

Recreational and Juniors: $25


For more information contact Joey Van Duzee @ 904 813 0893
or email [email protected]

Please check out our payouts from last year as they were some of the highest in the world based on a unofficial report from the PDGA.

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7816

Calling all Sponsors! The JO '09 Tornament Comittee is dilegently looking for more sponsors for the tourney. We have several ways individuals or companies can sponsor:

Tournament Stamped CFR Disc are on sale for $20. This is an easy way to sponsor the tourney. Limited quantities exist so if you want one, let us know. Pictures to follow shortly.

Hole Sponsorship for $50. If you would like to just sponsor a hole, let us know. A full color hole sign and mention in the players brochure included

Tournament sponsorship packages from $100 to $2500. Click http://www.rcdga.org/SponsorShip_Letter_09_Final.pdf for sponsorship package to open and print.

RCDGA will also host two fundraising monthly tournaments in Feburary and March. Be on the lookout for more info on those...

The Jacksonville Open has continued to be a supporter of the Clara White Mission. We were able to donate $1200 last year and still have a record setting payout! We are unable to accomplish this without the help of sponsors so all help is appreciated!

thanks!

Joey Van Duzee
JO '09 Tournament Committee Chair & TD
River City Disc Golf Association
www.rcdga.org (http://www.rcdga.org)

Once again, Area Communications has stepped up to the plate with a Gold Level sponsorship. Thanks to Sean for the solid support for 4 years running! You can see what services Area Communications has to offer by clicking on http://www.areacom.com.

Joey Van Duzee
JO '09 Tournament Committee Chair & TD
River City Disc Golf Association
www.rcdga.org (http://www.rcdga.org)

The Jacksonville Open discs have arrived! We have several models and plastics to choose from. Get yours today and support the JO '09!!!

CFR
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jvanduzee/JO_09_CFR.jpg


Star
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jvanduzee/JO_09_Star.jpg

Wow, Jack Hicks did another great job on the logo for the '09 Jax Open!
I cant wait to get my hands on some of those discs!

BUMP.....

Thanks once again goes out to Clint and Toby at Orbital Enhancements for sponsoring the JO '09. OE has been a driving force in the growth of Jacksonville Disc Golf and has contributed every year either by sponsorship or by running the yearly tournament here. They have stepped up to the plate again with a Silver Level Sponsorship!

Joey Van Duzee
JO '09 Tournament Committee Chair & TD
River City Disc Golf Association
www.rcdga.org (http://www.rcdga.org)

We at RCDGA would like to thank Baptist Heath for their very generous $500 donation.
Baptist Heath has been another of the Jax Opens wonderful sponsors increasing their donation each year!
Thank you very much!

The money keeps rolling in!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Charlie Booras for his wonderful donation again this year. Charlie has been instrumental in may areas of the disc golf scene here in Jax. He has helped with fundraising, media promotion, player outreach, donating to every event, and also being a role model for all!

As always Charlie thank you for all that you do, it is greatly appreciated! We would not be the club we are today without your help and support!

Reminder to everyone who is hoping to play the Jax Open remember to sign up early as this event fills every year. Last year we filled a week early.
Make sure to get you entry in early and also make sure to sign in by 9:00 Saturday morning as we always have a waiting list.

Come Join us at the 2009 Jacksonville Open!

2008 was a record setting year for River City Disc Golf Association and the Jacksonville Open. The tournament sold out two weeks prior, $3600 added cash to the Pro Purse, $1000 first place prize for the Open Division winner, Am total event value was 255% of the collected entry fees and last but not least, through hard work and dedication, River City Disc Golf Association presented a check for $1200 to our charity The Clara White Mission.

We hope to top last year�s event but most of all, you will experience�.Great Golf, Great Food, Great Fun and Great Payout for Ams and Pros alike. So come compete against the best golfers in Florida and enjoy what the Jax Open has to offer.

This tournament fills up fast so be sure to register soon!

Online registration: www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Registrations are steadily coming in for the 2009 Jacksonville Open.

Sign up online today at www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

The AM registrations are coming in daily now... I would hate for the PRO's to miss out on another Awesome Payout this year because they signed up too late!

Sign up online today at www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

Sponsorships and registrations are steadily coming in... The 2009 Jacksonville Open will be another tremendous event!

Sponsorship info can be found at: http://www.rcdga.org/SponsorShip_Letter_09_Final.pdf

Online registration at: http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm

Wow... things are picking up for the 2009 Jax Open... Registrations are coming in every day now and we are looking forward to filling up again this year!

For those of you who have never made it to the Jacksonville Open, you have missed some great events over the past years... However this year is going to be better then all of the rest!

Here are some stats from last year:

120 golfers
48 Pro Golfers
$450 Ace fund
$6506 Total Pro Payout
$3600 Added Cash to the Pro Purse
$1000 First Place Open
$700 First Place Pro Masters
72 AM Golfers
255% Payout for AM's

2008 Jax Open results: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=7816

CTP's all weekend for all divisions, Lunch provided days and an accuracy competition for everyone.

Sponsorship info can be found at: http://www.rcdga.org/SponsorShip_Letter_09_Final.pdf

Online registration at: http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm

Although the Jacksonville Open is in competition with the Bowling Green Am tournament this year, there is no doubt in my mind ( as a former BG AM participant ) the Jacksonville Open will offer better payout, better food, challenging playing field and most of all.. just outright more fun.

Spots are filling up fast... be sure to register soon!

Sponsorship info can be found at: http://www.rcdga.org/SponsorShip_Letter_09_Final.pdf

Online registration at: http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm

Don't forget the WFDF World Overall Championships 2009 will beheld in Jacksonville, Fl in July. Making it to the Jax open will be a great chance to see the course if you have never played here before.

The efforts that you guys show has inspired me to sign up already...and it almost makes me want to move to Jville. Great job guys! See you in April!

Mike its great people like you that drive us to try and make this event better each year. Thanks for your support! And good luck in the tourney!

And you would be a welcome addition to the Jax crew, let us know when the moving date is set!

There is 30 days left until the Jacksonville Open and registrations are coming in rapidly... looks like we will fill up early again this year as well.

For those of you who aren't planning on attending the Jax open this year, you will be missing another great event.

Mike its great people like you that drive us to try and make this event better each year. Thanks for your support! And good luck in the tourney!

And you would be a welcome addition to the Jax crew, let us know when the moving date is set!



Thanks for the kind words. I don't think houses are selling too well right now, so I'm probably stuck in Clearwater...but its not so bad. Our courses are nice, and the golfers are good, but ambition is another story... :D

Well, you know you are welcome in our house any time!

bump....

35 registered golfers and more registrations coming in every day!!!

Get your registrations in before this tournament fills!!!

The 2009 Jax Open is a B tier event this year. Although Last year we were a C tier, we were able to blow out every B Tier with AM payouts over 255% and over $3600 Added Cash to the Pro Purse.

We don't quite have the numbers yet, but sponsorships are still coming in and it's looking great again this year!

Along with the Sponsorships, registrations are coming in as well... Sign up early or you will miss out!

www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

44 registered already... registrations are coming in every day now!!!

Sign up early before it's too late!!!

www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

8 more registrations came in yesterday... and they keep on coming...

52 total registered as of 9am 3/16/2009 Only 3 weeks away and not many spots left!

Register early or take the chance on the wait list.

www.rcdga.org/jaxregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxregistrationform.htm)

For the second year in a row now, Baptist Health has stepped up with a gold level sponsorship. Thanks to all the fine physicians there for the great work they do and sponsoring once again!

Baptist Medical Center Beaches has also come to our "aid" once again. For four years running, they have provided us with sunscreen and first aid kits for the players packs. Thank you very much as it is a great addition to an already great players pack!

For those golfers who love great live music, George's Music is putting on its Springing the Blues Music Festival April 3rd - 5th. Located at Jacksonville Beach's Seawalk Plaza, this annual event boasts 2 stages with a lot of the country's finest blues musicians. Just a short drive from the course or host hotel, this party will be rockin' into the night! Check it out at www.springingtheblues.com (http://www.springingtheblues.com)

Looks like the Open field is going to be very competitve this year!!!!

Check out who's already signed up: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8580

Thanks to Tim Brooks for sponsoring the tournament in cash and merchandise up to the Silver level. Tim is an avid supporter of disc golf in Northeast Fl and we appreciate all he does for this great sport!

Another 4-peat sponsor stepping up again, some folks near and dear to my heart, the Jacksonville Fellowship! Once again coming to the plate with a cash donation at the Gold Level. AWESOME!

and the registrations continue to roll in... The open field looks like the one to watch this year!!! We have the 3 peat champion from the last three years already registered, a former World Champion in the midst and many up and coming young Pro's... who will be next to register???

Even if you don't register, this year's Open field will be so competitive, the gallary's should be the largest ever as well!!

So... if you don't plan on playing in the Jax Open this year, come on and watch some mastery of the sport!

This should be a great tournament, was a lot of fun last year and the course is Awesome! All the staff does an awesome job keeping the event a lot of fun and running smoothly!

Thanks Aleksey! We look forward to seeing you guys here again this year!!!

40 spots left!!! Sign up soon or they will be gone!

www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

Looks like we are going to exceed the number of PRO's from last year!

This is going to be a great field to watch this year... so if you aren't planning on competing, come out and support your favorite golfer!!!!

For anyone that is coming down for Jax Open, the River City Disc Golf Association is holding a Monthly event this Saturday March 21st. The course is configured for the first day of the tournament. This is a fundraiser event for the Jax open.

For more info: http://rcdga.informe.com/march-shootout-dt266.html

Only 35 spots left!!! Who will be the next to register???

Thanks to Dale and Allison from On-Site Communications for stepping up to the plate for the 4th year in a row. They are another silver level cash sponsor!

One of our newer sponsors, Dick's Sporting Goods has stepped up and provided us with some very nice Gift Certificates! They have also given us some great coupons for the players packs. Thank you! You can see the disc golf gear they have to offer at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/search...20golf&sr=1 (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=disc%20golf&origkw=disc%20go lf&sr=1)

Only 30 spots left!!! Register before the end of next week or you miss out on what I think is going to be the best Jax Open todate!!!

Register online www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

In additional to all of the divisional CTP's there will be a special CTP for current RCDGA members.

We offer three types of membrships:
ACE = Lifetime $250
Birdie = yearly local $25
Par = yearly non-local $10

For more information www.rcdga.org/membership.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/membership.htm)

Wow... 101 total registered already!!!! Only 19 spots left!!!

Just to let everyone know... the Pro Field is shaping up nicely...

46 total Pro Golfers registered
19 Open
19 Pro Masters
4 Pro Grandmaster
3 Pro Women
1 Legend

55 total Ams registered

And the sponsors continue to roll in!!! The 2009 Jax Open will be one to remember!!!

Rumor has it that the payout is going to be AWESOME and there is a check for Charity.

The follwoing message was sent out to all members of the River city Disc Golf Association by our Executive Director: "We lost a true friend to disc golf yesterday. Clint Ehlers passed away at his home in Jacksonville. He had a passion for the sport and seeing it develop in Jacksonville like no other. A founding partner of Orbital Enhancements, Clint believed in a vision of seeing Jacksonville as the future "Mecca" of disc golf. A great friend, father and disc golfer, he will be truly missed

'Your passion and dream will live on through those you have touched' "

Only 12 spots left!

Sign up today! www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.htm)

Ken Climo verbally commits to attend the 2009 Jacksonville Open!

This year's open field is the strongest ever! Only 11 spots left so if you can't make it to play... you might want to show up and witness some great disc golf!

We could use some more female sign ups PRO and AM.

Only 6 spots left!!!!!!!

www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.html (http://www.rcdga.org/jaxopenregistrationform.html)

The 2009 Jacksonville Open is officially Full!!!

Check out who is playing: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8580

If you want to be placed on a waiting list, please email [email protected] and you will placed on the list in order your information is received.

The 2009 Jacksonville Open is officially Full!!!
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thank god

LOL... doesn't mean I won't still push the Jax Open.

Get used to it...this is going to be a yearly thing!

Yes, thank God we filled again this year!
Filled almost two weeks out!!!!!!!

Its going to be one great event! The Pro field is huge this year!!!!!

LOL... doesn't mean I won't still push the Jax Open.

Get used to it...this is going to be a yearly thing!


please god NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Dave... Jax appreciates the posts... you are helping keep us at the top of the list!

Seriously Dave you're the BEST!

i'll join in and have some fun. lets see how many time i can post absolutley nothing for the sake of keeping a thread on the first page. not to mention beggin people to come to your event so bad that you have to hijack other people threads (i hope you saw how well that went over).

Thats funny.....

Our event is full nearly two weeks out, and you say we are begging them....
maybe bribing them with crazy huge payouts, free food both days, and tons of CTP's and other cash prizes....
But hey you can see for yourself when you decide you have to have a chance at all that money too....

Simple economics.... big payouts = full events every time...
but you're prolly right we must be begging them....

Went over well... It wasn't about hijacking Dave... it was about getting exposure... big difference. The BG Ams is huge... the name and courses are what draws people to your tournament. I was actually planning on attending until our tournament ended up on the same weekend.

Jax offers something totally different from BG and those who plan on attending either event do so no matter what.

I do apologize for those who feel I "Hijacked" that thread... I never saw it as that. I do feel however a lot of that animosity came from the fact BG ams doesn't appear to have the support this year as it did last year... although your numbers are gowing up and for that I am truly happy. I would never want that event to not happen. The BG AM and PRO Events are historic to Disc Golf.

With all that beign said, I accomplished what I set out to do... I got our tournament the exposure it needed...

Besides all this.. It wasn't the AM's I was after... we really wanted to bulk up our pro side of this event... and we accomplished that as well... largest open field ever at 22.

So...again...thanks for posting... this is good stuff.

Went over well...


lets get you guys back on the top. obvisously you weren't reading the same thread i was. i could have swore everyon on the thread was telling to you to keep your business on your thread. and yes every baord reader on here has had to indure your beggin for people to register for your event. and your incessent need to keep this thread on the first page. i was hoping once you filled you would give other people the chance for exposure instead of posting not to give information but posting just for the sake of posting keep up the good work guys!

No, at this point it's just to get under your skin!

Have a great day! ;)

Once we filled... and I mentioned that...I was good with letting this thread die down... but you decided you wanted it back on top by posting...so I thought I would thank you and obilge... so Dave... if you want this thread to drift off into forum oblivion then please... feel free to stop posting... otherwise... we will continue to reply to your posts.

I still got plenty of props to give out so here it goes...........

No, at this point it's just to get under your skin!

Have a great day! ;)


haha that is hiliraious. didn't check but wanted to make sure you guys are on top. will be here ot assest you for at least the next 2 weeks

Wow, you really are the BEST!

Thanks!

hey man i am here to help. first page baby

Big thanks to Discraft discs for the great stamped discs and CTP packages!

FIRST PAGE :)

get back up there!! :D

I'm always curious about food...What are you guys doing for lunches this year?

Deli sandwiches on Sat....
Pasta on Sunday....

Sure there will be some extra tasty goodies out there provided by our local sweet tooth fairies!

I already miss the Jax Open's and hopefully in the future 1 or 2 years find a permanent or semi-permanent residence to I can addend again. Truely the best Tournament I have ever attended. Way to go guys, and gals keep it up.

We definitely miss you Jeremy. Hopefully you can play next year.

Thanks go out to Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research for a Bronze cash sponsorship plus some really cool stuff for the players packs!

Just the facts....

120 golfers
73 Ams
47 Pros

Am Event Value: $6305
Pro Event Value: $8338

Open Winner Ken Climo $1100
Top 4 Big Skins winner JohnE McCray $200

Charity Dontation $1500
Clint Ehlers Memorial Fund - raised over $2000

Not bad for a B tier.....

Great event, great time, great folks...Way to go Jacksonville Open!!!

See you guys again!

I witnessed some VERY good golf in my groups, Congrats to Laymon and Jack and Mike P. for one heck of a fight in Masters.

Thanks to all that put in the work for the event.