Signed up this morning, should feel fast.

Register here - http://discgolfunited.com/disc-golf-tournaments/tournament-info.cfm/tourn_id/7

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nuff said

I agree I didn't like have to go through several pages of sign-ups. Also not to thrilled about no Am "Payout".

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. As in medicine, experimentation is part of the disc golf promotion learning process. Unfortunately, the shopping cart requires a log-in. We hoped that this would not be a drawback but we suspected that it would. Your note helps to confirm this. Hopefully, this limitation can be overcome for future events. We want folks to choose to use DGU because of its value, not because there is no other choice. I am sorry that the process took so long.

Take care,
Harold

Hey Chris,

Over the years, I've given the issue a good bit of thought. Keeping the entry fee low for ams, rewarding all amateurs through player packs (disc, shirt, lunch), and providing trophies to the top finishers continues to seem reasonable. I appreciate your feedback because it reminds me that there is a reasonable alternative to this approach. I look forward to seeing you in the mountains in July.

Take care,
Harold

Yeah I can understand that. I have always been more of the opposite with less players pack and more end reward for doing good. But I can see where that might not be fair to the local disc golfer that is playing there first tournament and might not have a chance to cash. For me it just takes a little of the fun out of doing a tournament knowing you don't really get anything at the end regardless of how you do.

Agree w/ Dr. Dave on the website but it was more of the fee thing for me but it seems to be par for the course now days.

On the no payout for Ams... love it! I personally would love to see trophy only for Ams as a rule for all PDGA events (but i'm sure that will never happen). $25 is reasonable for a disc, tshirt, lunch and the possibility to win a trophy if you play well. I would rather see small a $25 setup like this or even $15 for now players pack or maybe just a disc or something than have $35 or more and have the possibility to win a stack of plastic.

Originally coming from a running background (you pay $20 or more to run a race and maybe get a tshirt for entering and possibly a medal or something for finishing top 3 of 100 or more) I was amazed when I started playing disc golf that Ams got 'paid out' or expected something or felt entitled to a payout.

I digress ... Thanks for running this event and I'm looking forward to playing!

I'm in. Not missing the chance to play this awesome course.

LOL, didn't know that (DGU) was you, Harold. Anyway, nothing personal, but yep, frustrating. Thanks for the reply. I'll get it (registration) done.

Dave

29 people registered thus far. If you don't want to miss out playing a great course and fun tournament you better sign up soon, www.discgolfu.com

If you're unfamilar with the course, Todd Lion put together a really nice hole by hole photo gallery. Check it out, http://www.thehighcountrydiscgolfclub.com/disccourse/coursetour/index.html Like I said, you better sign up for this one soon!

Hey Todd if you see Harold around will you let him know I will not be able to make it. I sent him an e-mail but not sure if he got it or not. I have to go to a wedding : (. Might still come up on Sunday though.

No problem Chris, sorry you won't be able to play this year. Hopefully you'll be able to photograph/enjoy some of the action on Sunday for us (one round).

Call me when you're in the High Country!

Registration list is live on PDGA Tournaments now.

We have now passed 50 registrations. Thanks for all who have registered so far.

I also wanted to let everyone know that the High Country Throwdown is a Southern National event again this year. As one of the few SN events in the Carolinas, the Throwdown might be the easiest way for folks to become eligible for the Southern National Championships - traditionally one of the last USDGC Qualifiers each year.

Take care,
Harold

Great job on the tournament and course again Harold. The course looked great a week ago, and the Innova crew is up there making it even better this week. Can't wait to get back up to play it some more.

Played today and the course looked really good. I really liked what yall have done with some of the tee boxes in cleaning them up. The mulch on the landing area on hole #11 was also a big help.

Did get a ticket on 421 so be sure not to speed... :(

Looks like registration is picking up, I think there are only 22 spots left.

Really looking forward to next weekend.

Several players have asked about camping. The park is allowing camping in the park on Friday and Saturday night. The price is $5 per person per night.

Camping in the park is a wonderful privilege for us. Let's make sure that we show our respect and appreciation so that we can continue to enjoy this privilege for years to come.

Take care,
Harold

I also wanted to let everyone know that the High Country Throwdown is a Southern National event again this year. As one of the few SN events in the Carolinas, the Throwdown might be the easiest way for folks to become eligible for the Southern National Championships - traditionally one of the last USDGC Qualifiers each year.

Take care,
Harold

Mr. Harold

Many thanks for making this event a Southern Nationals qualifier, again.
Your support and Innova's relationship with the S.N. is a vital part of our success.

steve timm

only 3 spots left as of 4:50pm today.

Filled

The tournament is now FULL!

For those of you that signed up, you're in for a real treat because the course is looking and playing FANTASTIC (THANK YOU INNOVA), and the weather is always nice in the mountains this time of year (rain or shine).

Current weekend weather Forecast,
Friday, Hi: 81 Lo: 62, Partial sun through hazy skies; Cannot rule out an isolated late-day t-shower; Warm & humid.
Saturday, Hi: 81 Lo: 64, Partly cloudy & hazy; More humid; Widely scattered afternoon & nighttime t-showers.
Sunday, High near 80 degrees, Low in the mid 60s, Partly cloudy; Humid; Scattered afternoon & nighttime t-storms.

If you have any questions about the area, course, camping, etc., please feel free to give me a call, Todd Patoprsty @ (336) 649-0888 cell.

We'll kick things off on Friday and draw for doubles @ 5:45 pm sharp! (Am tees, $4 entry, $1 ace pool, cash payout)!

Looking forward to it! any idea on the format for the tourney (for pros/advanced)? 2 rounds long and 1 short?

Also I'm staying in blowing rock if anyone wants to carpool up each day from there.

Stack,

Sat. Advanced/Pro divisions will throw 1st. rd. long/blue tees, 2nd. rd. short/white tees
All other divisions will throw both rds. from the short/white tees.
Sun. Everyone will throw 1 rd. from the long/blue tees
(Ladies, juniors, intermediates will throw from the drop zone on Hole 3)

Blowing Rock is about 40-45 mins. away from the course

looking forward to it... thanks!

Thanks to all who have registered for the High Country Throwdown. Registration is now complete. We have a full field of 85 plus three on the waiting list - Josh Bracket, Ryan Pickens, and Nathan Watts. So that we can move forward with tournament preparation, we will not be taking additional names to the waiting list, and there will not be any Saturday registration.

Several players have asked about the course set-up. We will use the same arrangement as last year. The Lady Amateur and the Intermediate Amateurs will play shorts for the first two rounds and longs for the third round. For hole 3 in the third round, the ladies and the intermediate amateurs will tee from the drop zone pad near the edge of the lake. Advanced Amateurs, Advanced Master Amateurs and Pros will play longs for the first round, shorts for the second round, and longs for the third round. For all divisions: On the holes with two targets (8, 11, 17), the long tees will play to the long (blue) targets; the short tees will play to the short (yellow) targets.

Several players have also asked about camping or lodging. The park has graciously allowed for camping in the park on Friday and Saturday night. The cost is $5 per person per night. Campers please keep in mind that the park does not have shower facilities. For those interested in a hotel, try the Nation�s Inn (336) 246-2080. Please make plans ahead of time as summer is tourist time in the mountains of North Carolina.

If you have any questions on all, please feel free to e-mail Harold Duvall (harold.duvall@innovadiscgolf.com) or Paul Bergey (Paul.Bergey@innovadiscgolf.com) or call us at (800) 476-3968.

Thanks again for your support of disc golf in Ashe County.

Good luck to all this weekend up in the beautiful N.C. Mountains. i have a quick question for anyone who knows and it is really no big deal but i was wondering why the field was capped at 85? the flyer said the filed would be open to 90 people? Have a good one everybody.

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Hey Dave,

I originally chose 90, but then I changed for two reasons. First, because Ashe County can be such a challenge and this was the first year with any fivesomes, I wanted to preserve some flexibility to assign foursomes where necessary. I also wanted to have a small waiting list yet avoid the check in hassle on Saturday morning that has seemed to plague events for the 25 years that I have played disc golf. 85 seemed like a target that would allow us to achieve both of these goals. We'll see.

Take care,
Harold

Thank you for the info. Harold. Good luck this weekend to everyone.

Here is the schedule for the weekend,
Friday
-Random draw Doubles (captain's choice) @ 5:45 pm sharp! (Am tees, $4 entry + CASH PAYOUT, $1 ace pool, a few CTPS!)

Saturday
-FREE light Breakfast, bagels and cream cheese
-Check in/registration opens, 8 am (make sure you get in the tournament ace pool for only $1)
-Volunteers check in 8:45 am
-Players meeting, 9 am
-1st rd. to follow, Pro/Advanced play from the long/blue tees, all other divisions short/white tees.
-FREE LUNCH to follow, burgers and dogs, vegetarian option will be available. Plus, chips and cole slaw, etc.
-2nd. rd. to follow, All divisions from the short/white tees.

Sunday
-FREE light Breakfast, bagels and cream cheese
-Volunteers check in 9:30 am
-Tee time 10am!
-FREE LUNCH to follow, burgers and dogs, vegetarian option will be available. Plus, chips and cole slaw, etc.
-Potential ACE POOL THROWDOWN?
-BIG ARM THROWDOWN! We got Big Jerm, Wiggins Jr., Henry Childres crushing monster distance!!! Step right up!
-Possibly more surprises?
-AWARDS!

Big Thanks to all our Sponsors, INNOVA DISC GOLF, Ashe Co. Parks and Rec. Dept., The High Country Disc Golf Club, The Coyote Kitchen, Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant, Western North Carolina Disc Golf Club (WNCDGC) , Mountain Disc Sports, Disc Munkey, and Bald Guy Brew!

Oh yeah, don't forget warm and dry clothes and your rain gear. There is a slight chance for a thunder banger putting a damper on things. Believe it or not, it can also get pretty cold up here in the mountains even in the Summer time.

Current weather report,

Friday, Hi: 77 Lo: 59,
More sun than Thursday, a bit warmer; An isolated afternoon t-shower possible; SSE wind 5-15 mph

Saturday, Hi: 80 Lo: 62,
Partly cloudy day, more clouds late; Warmer & more humid; Widely scattered afternoon & nighttime t-showers; SW wind 5-10 mph

Sunday, Hi: 79 Lo: 64
Mostly cloudy; Humid; Mostly afternoon & nighttime t-storms

in blowing rock now... see everyone in the a.m.

Great Tournament!

Really enjoyed myself. Tough course to play blind, but I know I will be coming back many of times to improve. Thanks to all the staff and friendly campers. The course's beauty is unmatched and is one of the most awesome courses I have ever played.

See you asap!

2nd on that... and I think Big Jerm put it great (who was a back to back champion by the way) when he said that nobody puts on tournaments like the mountain tournaments! have never played a tournament with such low entry with a sweet players pack for ams and breakfast both days... lunch both days and plenty of gatorades all weekend! Not to mention the added cash for the distance competition. (congrats to lil wigg for winning that).

Nice win Stack wish I could have played there this weekend. I have heard nothing but good things about the course and the people there. Good things ahead for team (Double Cross) Hope to hear from you soon!

It was a great honor to see everyone up in the mountains enjoying the beautiful Ashe Co. Park DGC for yet another amazing THROWDOWN year! Congratulations to now the 2 time High Country Throwdown Champion, Jeremy "Everlast" Koling, and all the winners and survivors that withstood all the knock out blows this Champion INNOVA course can throw back at you. Fun and challenging are the two best words in my opinion to describe the experience.

The players packs/t-shirts, and trophy discs were awesome, the weather was perfect, the camping and fellowship was nice, the pond was cool, there was gatorade galor, and breakfast, lunch, and almost dinner provided for us all weekend for FREE! We even had a lemonade icy machine!

Special Thanks to all our tournament sponsors, INNOVA DISC GOLF, Ashe Co. Parks and Rec. dept., the High Country Disc Golf Club, The Coyote Kitchen and Ben Whitehead, Western North Carolina Disc Golf Club, Mtn. Disc Sports (Asheville), Disc Munkey, DGM (Disc Golf Mafia), Los Arcorisis Mexican Restaurant, Hobby Barn, and Bald Guy Brew.

I'd also like to thank all the volunteers and participants for coming out to help support this event and High Country Disc Golf!

Better go ahead and mark your calendars for next year, July 10th and 11th, 2010!!!

Quote: "Not to mention the added cash for the distance competition. (congrats to lil wigg for winning that)."

David crushed a drive 620 ft.!!

09' Throwdown T-shirt fundraiser!

Due to the overwhelming response from all who got or saw one of these shirts, I've decided to get more made as a fundraiser for the club or next year's Throwdown. So, who wants one?

Deadline to order will be Thursday, Aug. 6th, 2009!
Cost will be $16 for HCDGC club members, and $20 for non club members. Pay and pick up when you see me, CASH ONLY!
Please let me know how many you want and your shirt sizes, Med., Large, XL, XXL, XXXL?

T-shirts are made of that cool dry wick, polyester material and come in a glossy silverish color.
On the front, Full color High Country Disc Golf Club logo
On the back, INNOVA DISC GOLF, also in similar colors

To order, either email me at mountaintodd@gmail.com , or call me at (336) 649-0888 cell.
T- shirts should be ready to pick up a couple weeks after the ordering deadline of Aug. 6th.

Thanks,
Todd Patoprsty

Makes it tough for me to buy 2 for myself and Lorelei, unless you want to put 2 aside until next years Event when I can pay you cash and pick them up. :(

Maybe I can give the cash to someone from your area who is going to Worlds next week.

Let me know if that could work for you, cause I was bummed when I found out they were for everyone at the Event except old pro guys.

Keith

Keith,

Innova is helping us get more shirts done. So, I think once they are done, Henry could probably get one or two out to you. I also plan to come down and play Charlotte soon.
Just let me know what size(s) you want and we'll find a way to get them to you and take your money. Thanks for your support!