Who's in?

This will be my first am nats.


I'm looking forward to getting back to MI after last year's Worlds.


E

Hi E,

You are in for a real treat, this tournament is the best of the best for Amateurs, this is one you do not want to miss. You will feel like a professional and treated like a King, during the entire weekend.
So far we have players from California, Montana, Kansas, North Carolina, New Jersey, Illinois and Canada.
The course is only used for 2 weeks out of the year and has some hills that really get you pumped to throw them.

Check out the link of who is signed up at http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8399

For info on the tourney go to http://www.amnationals.com/

Peace,

Pad

I almost hope I don't cash, as I try open this year, so I can come back and play this amazing tournament!!

The course is epic, no words describe it....Discraft and the lizard give tons of great plastic away.....they basically fed me the whole time, breakfast and lunch/dinner......and they gave me a mini with my picture on it in less than 24 hours...how cool is that!!

Make sure you keep your mini in your pocket the whole time, because games and prizes will be given away at moments notice......and just hope that Peaches is a good sport again:)

With Payouts/Awards/Food/Entertainment/Service, there is no better value around...period.

If you get invited to this tournament....make sure you go.....it's one of the best disc golf experiences I've ever had in the 12+ years I've played.

Josh Dobelstein
#14490
www.discgolfshopandmore.com (http://www.discgolfshopandmore.com)

For this tournament, I'm staying with Matt and Dawn Lacey at their home.

Of the people pre-regged is anyone else staying here?

My plans have change a bit, and I'm flying in. I'm looking to carpool/split a rental car from the airport to and from the Lacey's house, course, etc.

Rentals from thurs to sun/mon are running around $125-$150

Pls PM me or email at erick03@hotmail.com

The list of players is just starting to grow. It is now up and a link to it is available at http://www.amnationals.com/register.html

The weather has broken here and we are getting 70 degree days
that will really bring out the tree growth, we have had a lot of rain this spring.
The new course at Kensington may be in by the time this tournament is underway
and it is looking really good. Jim Kenner from Discraft has worked very hard on this new course.
It will be a must to see and play!

Peace,

Pad Timmons

The list of players is now 16 from all over the states, check out the players at
http://www.amnationals.com/register.html

The course area is in full bloom and looks great. The baskets should be going in the weekend before the tournament, I will update the actual date once we know for sure.

The player package is coming along well, the value should be $150 to $200 in value and the cost to sign up is only $82 so it is a fantastic deal. I will update player package further in the future.

Peace,

Pad Timmons

I can't wait for June. I was shocked that I qualified in the first place so there was no way I was going to miss out.

Check this Player pack update..............


Each phat player pack includes a custom SuperColor Buzzz with your mug on it! Way cool!

Example is located at http://amnationals.com/ on the front page

I thought you told me after the minis last year that you guys would never do that again! LOL

My friends call my mini "creepy".... :D

How many players are expected this year? I saw that there were just over a hundred last year. I am getting more and more excited to play this tournament the closer it gets.

Well we hope to have as many as last year or more, the amenities alone should fill this tournament, superb course, outstanding player pack, fun for everyone that attends.

We now have 27 players signed up for this Championship event....

I have a suggestion that has been called insane by some, but I think it would be a blast.
How about a Lizard Games/Discraft sponsored SuperClass Challenge on the Toboggan? See how many throws it would take to play the course with SuperClass discs. I'm guessing around 100. It has been suggested that your arm would be toast, but since they can't be thrown that hard, I think it would be a nice walk in the park. I think Discraft has a few Ultra-Stars that could be put up for prizes. It could be run Tues. thru Thur. just like the LCQ rounds.
Just a crazy idea.

That would be a great time for Discraft to introduce a beefed up J-Star/Skystar with weights in the 170-200g range. Several Discraft players have been looking for a Discraft Super Class disc that's heavier with a smaller diameter than the Ultra-Star that would be great for Super Class putting and handling stiffer winds. You might be surprised to see the best scores in the low 70s based on how well these discs fly.

Player Pack update..................

Each player will receive a dry fit Polo in their player pack. These shirts are the newest material available and are light weight and wicks the moisture away from your body.
Keep dry while driving with style!

Peace,


Pad

P.S. Sorry Chuck, this is a Super Course but this course is not made for Super Class!

Player Pack update..................

Each player will receive a dry fit Polo in their player pack. These shirts are the newest material available and are light weight and wicks the moisture away from your body.
Keep dry while driving with style!

Peace,


Pad

P.S. Sorry Chuck, this is a Super Course but this course is not made for Super Class!

MY idea Pad! And, c'mon!!! From what I have heard it probably isn't that much different from Laurel Springs, and they were playing that back in the day with old school discs, besides it's just an idea for some fun. I might just do it anyway if I get there early enough.

So... let's start an underground Super Class Challenge for bragging rights. Anyone else?

MY idea Pad! And, c'mon!!! From what I have heard it probably isn't that much different from Laurel Springs, and they were playing that back in the day with old school discs, besides it's just an idea for some fun. I might just do it anyway if I get there early enough.

So... let's start an underground Super Class Challenge for bragging rights. Anyone else?

Yea I'm in..

Well, I hope I'm in. Sportdiscs has taken my money, I've seen the registration list updated since then, but I'm still not on it.
When I get back from Peoria this weekend, who should I contact? The TD or Sportdiscs.com?

On line registration is updated every Friday. Tafe I sent you a pm so please read it and respond. Course was mowed earlier this week and baskets are now in. Come and play it.

Peace,

Pad

Year after year this is the best tournament for amateurs I know of. If you qualify for this and you go to Worlds or Bowling Green Ams instead, you just don't know what a good tournament is.

Year after year this is the best tournament for amateurs I know of. If you qualify for this and you go to Worlds or Bowling Green Ams instead, you just don't know what a good tournament is.

Being from the left coast, it was a tough decision because of the amount of travel required to get to any of these events. After qualifying, I registered as soon as I could because of the fact that you have to qualify. Worlds and BG are open to anyone at some point. I may be one of the lowest rated players in the field but I will have as much fun as possible and learn what I need to to do to get where I want to be.

Year after year this is the best tournament for amateurs I know of. If you qualify for this and you go to Worlds or Bowling Green Ams instead, you just don't know what a good tournament is.


This is what I keep hearing, yet it never fills. I don't get it.

Regardless I've been reg'ed for awhile now and I'm getting pumped about the trip. Two weeks away people. Get registered.

This is it: Partly, it is because it cannot develop any "legs" because as soon as you do well at this tournament, you're going pro and not coming back. Partly it is because it is not a fundraiser for some pro tournament. Face it, a lot of amateurs go to the tournaments their pro buddies promote. Partly it is because the course is so hard. It is the same hard for everyone, but a lot of players are not used to a course where there are eight or nine holes where they are probably going to get a four, and they don't know how to enjoy a hole that they have to play well to get a three.

So it's a lot of things. But the players' pack and food ensure that no one gets less than what they paid for. The Lizard Games give everyone a chance to go home with something extra. The Speed Golf is an excellent diversion while the tournament crew gets things together for awards. The Pro Skills demonstration is always interesting. If you know how to camp out of your truck, this tournament does not have to cost much more than staying home.

Not many people feel like taking on this course OR they just cant afford (monetarily or otherwise) to make the 3-4 day trip. I feel its well worth all the effort required to play the tournament and you will see me registered soon!

This event gets better and better each year. While it was nice when I was able to play it, I would have enjoyed the player's pack and shiny website when I was in the Amateur ranks.

Partly it is because the course is so hard. It is the same hard for everyone, but a lot of players are not used to a course where there are eight or nine holes where they are probably going to get a four, and they don't know how to enjoy a hole that they have to play well to get a three.

For me, these are reasons to go. The course looks amazing and love a good challenge.

Don't be skurred people.

What is the "typical" windsituation at the course.

We have some decent local courses with elavation and wind is always an issue.

I've not heard anthing regarding the wind at Tobaggan and was curious.

Windier in the afternoon. But as a TD of this event for 7 years.... There is ALWAYS a head wind on Hole 3 even if throwing grass up shows a tail wind.
Michigan in general usually does not have big wind unless you are on Lake Michigan. However....That being said, the saying around here is: If you don't like the weather, wait around 5 minutes.

Phil is keeping up with the traditions:

1) Awesome Players Pack (especially for the $75 entry fee)
2) 7 meals provided for the players
3) 3 rounds on one of the best courses around
4) Water/Snack stations around the course
5) Staff that actually cares that you are having a good time.
6) Lizard Games
7) Speed Golf. Can you handle the pain!?
8) Invite to the 'old' TDs afterglow when everything is packed up on Sunday. Take Monday off:)

I suppose the other thing that keeps attendance down is that they just don't let that many people in. 9,300 [or so] active PDGA members are eligible to play Worlds this year and maybe 700 or 800 will. Only about 750 active PDGA members are eligible to play this tournament and last year they had about 100 players. So Am Nationals actually draws a larger percentage of the eligible player base than Worlds.

Wow we are really getting the entries in fast and furious. The latest surprise that will be coming in your player pack is the new long driver by Discraft, name to be released soon.
Each player will receive one of these brand new never before release discs in their player package. Just another reason to come to this event! We will have some to try out if you are out to watch. Just ask at the merch table if you can test drive one.

Peace,

Pad

Hey Now,

Another prototype disc will be released in the USADGC player pack it will be a putter.
Many of our Pros have been asking for the characteristics that this disc has.
Lower profile putter but with accurate stability this disc should be named by the tournament so get ready for getting two new discs by Discraft! We have had a few of our top Pros try them out and the reaction was great! See you in a week, the weather is marvelous......

Peace,

Pad

Just reg'd tonight and am stoked to say the least!
Gonna be my first time playing in MI and can't wait to battle the Toboggan.
Players pack sounds absurd!

CO representing with 3 now.
Later,
Alex

The on line registration is now done. The only way to get into this tournament now is to qualify on Tuesday or Wednesday 10am to 4pm and on Thursday 9am to 2pm. These are the times you can tee off to get into this tournament if you shoot a good score.

On Thursday at noon a draw doubles will be held sponsored by Jay Bird Disc Golf. There will be many dyed discs that you can win and gives you a chance to see the course first hand. You do not have to be in event to play the doubles.

We have 98 players now signed up and the list will be updated today on PDGA.com

Peace,

Pad

I've received word daemon stahlin is going to attempt to qualify today

I've received word daemon stahlin is going to attempt to qualify todayThey're going to let him play pending the approval of his petition for restoration of amateur status then? ;)

They're going to let him play pending the approval of his petition for restoration of amateur status then? ;)

Last time I checked, you had to BE an amateur to qualify.

But what do I know? :eek:

take your personal attacks elsewhere jonnydobos, we dont look kindly upon those in these parts

I've received word daemon stahlin is going to attempt to qualify today

Kind of hard to play two tournaments on the same day 40 minutes away from each other....

http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8899

apparently he will be using an alias at am nats, watch out for Charles schwab

DGLO and AmNats players, spectators, volunteers-

Party in Dexter, 30 min south of Kensington at 6pm on Saturday. I'll have the grill going, the pool clean, and chainstars. BYOB and food. Address is 9453 Hidden Lake in Dexter.

Also I'm offering to put people up all weekend. We have lots of room for tents. Showers, kitchen, pool, and living room will be available to campers all weekend.

Email me at daemonderpar at gmail.com for details of party or to confirm that you would like to stay for the weekend.

Competitors will be receiving two brand new, tasty-sounding discs: Stalker is an easy-to-control fairway driver that "flies like a Buzzz, only farther." Ringer is a low-profile, nicely overstable putter. Woo hoo!!! Come and get um!

Beautiful weather for the weekend come out and see the top Am. players in the country.


Peace,

Pad

Directions to party-

http://tinyurl.com/bringswimtrunks

Google says 17 miles and 32 mins from Kensington.

Saturday, 6pm. BYOB and grillables.

We have basically filled the tournament. Those who qualify today will need to have better scores than the ones already in, to bump them. We have had over 50 people out on the course last two days trying to qualify. Players meeting and dinner is at 7:00 pm tonight and you do not want to miss it, there will be plenty of fun even at the meeting and a chance to win prizes!

Peace,

Pad

Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.
Todd White (past TD) will be updating scores as soon as they come in!
Phil Shelton has done a great job of getting this tournament together and putting a top notch staff in place.
Mike Wagner from Discraft has gathered all sorts of great and rare discs to sell and give away for prizes.
Food has been ordered and all the players will be fed some great food through out the weekend.
Oh yea, did I mention the players will be playing on the Toboggan course, one of the nicest courses around!

Peace,

Pad

Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.

is this really necessary?

Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.





Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.





Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.





Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.





Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.





whew. this is wonderful news. everyone involved had been very concerned as to what we would do otherwise.

whew, I'm glad someone will be here to do all that.
thank you Brian and the PDGA. I certainly didn't want my PDGA dues wasted on frivolous trips to Michigan.....oh wait......

Of course, if the PDGA didn't send an official to this PDGA Championship like they do to every PDGA Championship and PDGA National Tour event, there would be a conspiracy theory as to why they weren't supporting this event or its primary sponsor...

Chuck,

Of course, you are right, and the two posts previous to yours acknowledged that there was concern about not having this event properly covered. I hope that they show similar concerns about other areas of the sport and express them appropriately.

"Lighten up, Charles!"

Uncleweakpants and Roseboy, you are both out of line with your ******* shenanigans. Some of us like to support the PDGA and their Admin with more than just our membership dues and shnide comments. I'd like to give Brian a GREAT BIG welcome to Michigan.

Brain, any chance you'll be able to attend the pool and barbeque Saturday night? It'd be great to share some eats and few golf stories with ya. Hope to see ya out! PEACE joe

I second.

Brian, you are warmly welcome to join us at the unofficial and unsanctioned DGLO/USADGC player party.

Open to players, spectators, volunteers, family, friends-

Party in Dexter, 30 min south of Kensington at 6pm on Saturday. I'll have the grill going, the pool clean, and chainstars. BYOB and food. The format for DGLO was just announced and I may be running a bit later than anticipated. I will have a greeter on site at 6pm if I'm not off the course by then.

Directions-

http://tinyurl.com/bringswimtrunks

Google says 17 miles and 32 mins from Kensington.

Saturday, 6pm. BYOB and grillables. Bring swim trunks and flippy floppies.

Email me at daemonderpar at gmail.com for details.

Just want to remind everyone Discraft will have a bunch of test discs out at the park, come up to the tent and ask about this. We will have the new prototype discs as well as most other discs we carry. Give them a ride and let us know what you think of them.

Peace,

Pad

I wish I could try out the new Stalker, or pursuer, or pedophile, whatever the new disc is.

the staff at this tournament is always top notch. i imagine they have plans in place for scoring updates throughout the weekend.


what are they? will brian j. graham play a crucial role? as fans, it would appreciated if we were allowed to follow the event more closely.

thanks in advance.

Having been a part of the tournament staff last year the scores were entered not that long after they were turned by the groups. Since they have tee times the scoring should be updated as the day progresses.

Go Team FTF!

Jesse Cahill
Adam Kann
Preston Wnuk
Brian Murphy

It'd bee cool if some of the later rounds could bee twittered like the USDGC. That **** was SLICK PIMP!

Scores are coming in now, first 2 cards have been uploaded.

Interesting that the groupings appear to be almost completely in order of rating for the first round with the highest teeing first today.

They always do that. They tee off in reverse order tomorrow.

Brian Graham the PDGA Executive Director will be coming to officiate this tournament and give updates on the PDGA web site.

is this really necessary?
Good question. It's not absolutely necessary but it is good business practice for an international sports governing body to directly support it's members, manufacturers, and it's bigger events, especially a PDGA major. I can assure you that I am very thrifty with our members money and I take my responsibilities with the association very seriously. Did you know that it is actually less expensive for the PDGA to send an office staffer to marshal an event than it is to send a non-staffer? Here are just a few things that I will be accomplishing on this trip:



Marshal
Rules Official
Daily story and photos for PDGA.com
Feature story and photos for DiscGolfer Magazine
Final round live scoring
Organizational representation at PDGA Major event
Meeting with Discraft
Availability to members, spectators, promoters, volunteers, and media
Recruitment of committee members



Giving up yet another weekend with my family to work instead .... Priceless :)

Live scoring will start with the lead card @ 12:50.

Click here: http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8399

Congratulations to 2009 Amateur National Disc Golf Champion, Blaine Kinkel.


http://www.pdga.com/files/images/BlaineKinkelChamp.jpg

ahahahahaha. dsn.

Good question. It's not absolutely necessary but it is good business practice for an international sports governing body to directly support it's members, manufacturers, and it's bigger events, especially a PDGA major. I can assure you that I am very thrifty with our members money and I take my responsibilities with the association very seriously. Did you know that it is actually less expensive for the PDGA to send an office staffer to marshal an event than it is to send a non-staffer? Here are just a few things that I will be accomplishing on this trip:



Marshal
Rules Official
Daily story and photos for PDGA.com
Feature story and photos for DiscGolfer Magazine
Final round live scoring
Organizational representation at PDGA Major event
Meeting with Discraft
Availability to members, spectators, promoters, volunteers, and media
Recruitment of committee members



Giving up yet another weekend with my family to work instead .... Priceless :)

That live scoring was top notch. I'm glad you were sent to keep us on the edge of our seat with timely updates. There must be some sort of backup on 14 though, 16 hours and no update.

Congratulations to Blaine for another great win.

Should he win Worlds, he'll have some sort of an Amateur Triple Crown---Bowling Green, Nationals, Worlds.

Congratulations to Blaine! I think its time for us to move on to more important questions now, though... such as: Is Jamie Mosier pre-registered for Amateur Nationals 2010 yet?

(three years in a row on lead card, going for a fourth!)

I'm sure that there was no dig meant there, eh?

was there any beer drinking before anyone holed out at this event???? :eek:;)

Congratulations to Blaine for another great win.

Should he win Worlds, he'll have some sort of an Amateur Triple Crown---Bowling Green, Nationals, Worlds.

I was saying the same thing yesterday! LOL

Blaine K comes through again with a big win. The Charleston DGC is more than proud of this guy.

The live scoring was intense. There was a problem at the end (14-18) but we managed to not call the president.

WOW!

Well the tournament is finished and congrats to the winner Blaine Kinkel.
I am sorry about the live scoring but due to the terrain at this course there is no cell or internet service in the valley and 14 is part of that. The Scorer put up the final scores on the PDGA site as soon as the players arrived at the scoring tent, so it was done very quickly.

I want to thank all the players, they were very respective of the other players and the course, which was spotless after it was all done, not a piece of trash anywhere. Brian Graham worked very hard all 3 days and was an asset to the tournament. Big thanks to the staff and especially Phil Shelton who did a great job as TD.

I hope everyone is able to talk to a player that attended, to find out what a wonderful tournament this really is. Hope to see more new faces next year. I met so many great people this weekend and I really enjoyed it. It is so great watching the next Super stars of our disc golf community.

Peace,

Pad

This is a truly great event and one that I look forward to every year...until next year. I will miss it! Thanks for everyone that ran things so smoothly and to the spotters who were very plentiful this year. You guys worked extra hard for me on Sunday unfortunately!

Yes, major kudos to Phil Shelton for getting the number of spotters/volunteers that he did. Only the holes that were wide open and not needed did not have a spotter. I was VERY impressed!!!

was there any beer drinking before anyone holed out at this event???? :eek:;)

I tried to offer blaine a beer as he was coming up 13. believe it or not he actually refused! he did get a beer from me after he came out of the scoring tent though.....seems like he learned is lesson.

Great shooting and performance yet again Blaine!!! Would love to see you tear it up @ Worlds!!!

I tried to offer blaine a beer as he was coming up 13. believe it or not he actually refused! he did get a beer from me after he came out of the scoring tent though.....seems like he learned is lesson.

good for him.. dude seems to be playing on all cyclinders this year.

Nice win Blaine, if that is your real name...

http://shrink4men.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/cowardly-lion.jpg

http://www.discraft.com/pix/ph_bk001.jpg

Noticed a few people w/ HD cameras at the USADGC and wondered if ANYONE knew where the footage might be posted when edited? Youtube? etc.
Thanks

I'm sure that there was no dig meant there, eh?
Only a slight dig. Jamie is a good friend. :) It is my personal belief that his game has stalled as a result of his holding in the Am Division, I can't wait to see him jump to better competition and watch his game really jump to the next level. The question is: WHEN

Noticed a few people w/ HD cameras at the USADGC and wondered if ANYONE knew where the footage might be posted when edited? Youtube? etc.
Thanks

So nobody knew the guys taking vids in HD with nice cameras?
Or has a clue of where and when that footage would come to light?

It sure would sweet to see ANY footage from the tourney.