All information including links to sign up online are available at http://pfds.org/

We are proud to be a qualifying event for both the United States Disc Golf Championship and The Vibram Open. We have 5 USDGC spots and 2 Vibram Open spots up for grabs. All divisions playing the same course, the same day, from the same tees as the Male Pro Open division are eligible for the spots.

What a great weekend this will be. The week after Worlds and the week before the Vibram Open.

This will be your last chance to get into the Vibram Open if you haven't qualified yet.

And you get to play Moraine State Park and Knob Hill. And rumors abound that this might be the last time that Knob Hill is used for the PFDO.

PLEASE DON'T MOVE THE PFDO FROM KNOB HILL!!!!!



I heard there will be crazy bad weather the weekend of the tournament, i don't think anyone should go(ok I just want a US spot REALLY badly)

Have you played the Deer Lakes course yet, Luke?

Including the new concrete tees?

That's the course we where discussing using next year for the 2010 PFDO. Let me emphasizes, "IT WAS JUST A DISCUSSION, NOTHING SET IN STONE" I do and don't agree with the change. Deer Lakes is pimp. But, the drive between Moraine and the DLDGC is too much. The only way to do it would be to completely split the Am and Pro fields. With the current PFDO setup, Ams play Moraine Sunday morning then drive 20-30 minutes to Knob Hill for the final 18. If we did the same thing with Deer Lakes, Ams would have to drive @ 1 hour between rounds. I think that's too much, especially considering the courses.

On the other hand, how great would it be to use the two best courses around in Pittsburgh's showcase tournament.

Just my two cents!

Have you played the Deer Lakes course yet, Luke?

Including the new concrete tees?


I think no matter how many new courses I play, I will always love knob hill

Registrations are starting to roll in. And from what I heard at Roscoes Revenge last weekend, it appears there will be a large group of top pros coming here after Wrolds and on there way to Vibram. So I suggest signing up early so you don't get shut out.

It's gonna be a good one.

And Luke you are right. I LOVE KNOB HILL.

The tournament pins are set at Knob Hill and Moraine State Park. Get you practice in before the PFDO August 8th & 9th. I know I need it.

If you are planning to attend Worlds and the Vibram Open, please consider playing the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open on August 8-9. Pittsburgh is located approximately half-way between these two major events and players will get the opportunity to compete on two great courses.....Knob Hill and Moraine State Park.

Did I mention that this year's PFDO is a qualifier for both the USDGC and the Vibram Open? :)

11 more days until there is a $20 late fee added to the registration. Sign Up Now!!!

11 more days until there is a $20 late fee added to the registration. Sign Up Now!!!

I've had 18 registrations come in over the past two days. Even though this event isn't for another two and half weeks the deadline before the late fee is fast approaching.

Field is limited to 72 PROS and 72 AMS.

Did I mention 5 USDGC spots and 2 Vibram Open spots will be handed out???

Which campground would you recommend? Bear Run or Rose Point?

Thanks

I don't know...I never stayed at either. Here are their websites so you can compare the two. Both have been sponsors of the tournament and Moraine State Park's DGC for quite some time.

http://bearruncampground.com/

http://rosepointpark.com/

Both are within 10-15 minutes of Moraine. And probably 30-40 minutes from Knob Hill.

silly $20 late fee. Gonna **** off lots of the touring players who wait till the last second.

Kurt, put Johnny Sias in the Masters division. He gave me money a few weks back, and I just have not had a chance to give it to anyone. Should I send it to you?

Kurt, put Johnny Sias in the Masters division. He gave me money a few weks back, and I just have not had a chance to give it to anyone. Should I send it to you?

Johnny just contacted us about that...Give the money to Dave O. or Dave K. or J Gary.

We are about half full in both Pro and Amateur Divisions. Field limited to 72 in both. 36 spots left in Pro and 39 left in Amateur.

Late fee might be silly to some touring pros but if you would like to have a chance at those qualifying spots and don't want to spend an extra $20...you got until the end of the month to sign up. Don't hate the messenger!!!

42 Pros = 30 avails left
38 Ams = 34 avails left

20 new entries just last night. It's gonna be a good one. Matt Orum, Tyler, Nikko, Avery, you all said you were coming, better get your money in!!!

make that 24 Pro Spots

Me, Tyler, Lisa Warner, Liz Shooner, Avery, Val?? All going to pay today, even if I have to pay for all of them today. I know that they are coming.

The Pro Womens field is growing. We now have 7 Pro Women with the addition of Lisa Warner and Liz Shooner who just signed up today. Lets see if we can make it 10 girls!!!!!

And lets not forget that we have 5 USDGC spots to give away as well as 2 Vibram Open spots!! get in before it's too late.

47 pros = 25 spots left
42 Ams = 30 spots left

44 pros = 22 spots left
41 Ams = 29 spots left

WOW!!! Who taught me Math!!! Ignore previous post!!!

53 Pros signed up - 19 spots left
45 Ams signed up - 27 spots left.

72 players in each Pro and Am

58 Pros - 15 spots left
48 Ams - 24 spots left

62 Pros - 10 SPOTS LEFT!!!

55 Ams - 17 Spots left

where's all the local pros?

Either they are not playing so they can help run the event or they're scared of losing to "out of towners".

64 Pros - 8 SPOTS LEFT!!!

57 Ams - 15 Spots left

64 Pros - 8 SPOTS LEFT!!!

62 Ams - 10 Spots Left!!!

Coming down to the wire...Only two more days to sign up without paying a $20 late fee. As you can see from my totals above we only have a handful of spots left open. Now is the time to convince your friends to come along to the beautiful countryside of Western PA. Yinz need to help us fill this tournament, n'at!!!

This will be my 12th PFDO!!!!

Moraine and Knob Hill are looking good for the event.

Not sure how many times I've been to PFDO. First time was at Schenley, then played at a couple temporary courses (Hampton Woods?), and then finally at Knob Hill. Looking forward to Moraine, and to returning to PFDO.

Schenley PFDO, what was that 88- 89? Hampton I heard was a cool temp course. I've got a few nice discs from those events that came out of Red and KB's collection.

I hope you like Moraine as much as we do around here.

Gonna be a good time. Looks like we got a few more entries today. I'm guessing by tomorrow it will be filled.

Looks like you'be done more than just "been here" Craig!!!

Here is a stamp that never got made with all the PFDO winners. With the exception of Barry Schultz who won last year.


<img src="http://img6.glowfoto.com/images/2008/01/11-1249075101M.jpg">

65 Pros - 7 SPOTS LEFT!!!

66 Ams - 6 Spots LEFT!!!

As soon as I add Rusty Ortman, out of OH, we only have 6 spots left in both Pro and Am! Only 12 total spots left and YOU have until midnight tomorrow to register without paying that $20 late fee.

Looks like you'be done more than just "been here" Craig!!!

Here is a stamp that never got made with all the PFDO winners. With the exception of Barry Schultz who won last year.


<img src="http://img6.glowfoto.com/images/2008/01/11-1249075101M.jpg">

Never printed ay? too bad, I'd buy one for sure :)

What do you suppose is the biggest gap between Open wins at the same event? 14 years aint bad!

yeah our club pres thought that it would be illegal to print them without getting permission from everyone who's name is on the disc.

Never made much sense to me really?

Perhaps a small run of 50 is in order.

68 Pros - 4 SPOTS LEFT!!!

71 Ams - 1 Spots LEFT!!!

68 Pros - 4 SPOTS LEFT!!!

72 AMS - FULL!!!

I'm desperately trying to make it to this event now, especially after missing qualifying for Vibram at Jersey Jam by one stroke...

Problem is I'm in Baltimore and have no car; was gonna ride up with Little Joe but looks like he can't make it now.

I'd take a train in cept the courses are too far away; is there anyone driving from the city out to the courses on either the morning of the 8th or night of the 7th (I can bring a tent etc)?

I know it's a very very long shot, but if anyone can help me make this happen, shoot me a PM or email (shanest AT jhu DOT edu) asap

FILLED.


Looks like we got 3 of the current world champs coming. Avery, Val, and Elaine King

nothing to see here :)

so who were the last 3 to sign up?

It's FULL and updated...

See yinz next weekend!

There is a waiting list that's starting to grow. As of right now we have...

Pro Wait List:

1. Nate Krahn

2. Geoff Bennett

3. Joe Mela

4. Glenn Patterson

No one yet on the Am side.

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call Dave Olcott, TD, at 412-583-5025 and give him your details. He'll notify you through phone calls and emails if a spot opens.

I'm also thinking the late fee of $20 will be waived but don't quote me on that.

The TD informed me the $20 late fee is not applicable to players on the waiting list. :)

Looks like we got competitors from 18 states coming to the PFDO.

Pro Wait List:

1. Nate Krahn

2. Geoff Bennett

3. Joe Mela

4. Glenn Patterson

5. Brad Hammock

6. Robin White

Am Wait List:

1. Craig McCloud

2. David Slater

Why is it that the touring pros are always so late to register?

So two Pro Players have dropped out. In the process of trying to contact Nate Krahn and Geoff Bennett.

i called krahn and left him a message about him coming off the wait list. i'll let you know if i hear anything or i will have him contact you.

i know that weidle dropped out, who else did?

Nate is in...Now waiting to hear back from Geoff Bennett.

OK...were once again Full - Geoff Bennett is in

Oh boy, looks like Mela and Kevin Stewart are gonna be playing the first round together. Lets behave boys, or I'll put my dog in your group!

Just updated the registration list...Sias is out, Mela is in!

People started rolling into the courses yesterday. Looking to be a great year at the PFDO. Avery and Val are both playing, what more could you ask for?

Advanced scores are posted from day one...

Heard Barry shot a 55 from GOLDS at Moraine...New course record!!!!

will open scores be posted tonight?

is the 8:30 start time for pros the tee time or players meeting?

Don't know about players meeting for Pros....I do know the Scores are finally posted.

What a finish today.

Round 4 started with Avery down by 7 strokes to Geoff Bennett. Avery took 2's on Hole 1,2,3 and 4. Jeff bogeyed Hole 1 after a roll away on his putt that hit the basket for 2. Avery had 5 strokes back after that. Then Geoff birdied hole 6 to get back to a 3 stroke lead. Hole 9, Avery missed a short par putt and took a 4 to Jeff's 3.

I did not see holes 12 -15 but by the time they got to hole 16, Avery was down by 2 strokes. Avery steps up to the tee on Hole 16 and drills the basket for an ACE!!!! Geoff takes a 3 and we are tied with 2 to play.

Hole 17 is a great sidearm hole to C-pin at Knob, and Avery's drive went too far right leaving him a 60+ foot putt. He takes his 3 and Bennett capitalizes on the sidearm hole with a 2. Hole 18, this is what it's all about. Bennett throws a nice drive to about 65 feet away. Avery crushes a drive and ends up just a little long. He nails the 2 and Geoff takes his 3. Playoff time.


They start on Hole 17, and both throw their drives too far. 3's for both. 18, Geoffs drive ends up short and to the right of the C-pin at Knob. tough lie. Avery crushes another drive past the pin about 50 away. Geoff goes for the layup. Disc hits an edge an teeter totters it's way out of bounds. Game over.

Avery wins, Bennett 2nd. Schultz 3rd, Schick 4th.

Val wins

Al Schack wins masters and Red Whittington Grandmasters.

Awesome weekend. And almost all of the final 18 lead card was filmed by me and will be posted for people to see shortly.

were usdgc spots given out? if so, who got them? thanks.

5 USDGC spots.

Kevin Stewart
Al Schack
Kim Scott-Wood
Mike Moser
and either Joe Mela or Jim Myers I believe???

That's right Kevin Stewart will be at the USDGC. Oh my.

5 USDGC spots.

Kevin Stewart
Al Schack
Kim Scott-Wood
Mike Moser
and either Joe Mela or Jim Myers I believe???

That's right Kevin Stewart will be at the USDGC. Oh my.

jim myers

and almost all of the final 18 lead card was filmed by me and will be posted for people to see shortly.


please and thank you !

The previous gold tee course record (57) was set by Al Shack during the 2006 PFDO.
Barry not only shaved two strokes off Al's score, he missed his birdie putts on holes 1 & 2!

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Hey Jerry !!! Nice show there buddy. That looks like it was a tough field and there you are in the money. Great to see. Keep it up.

Thanks, Skipper!

Chuck Kennedy, did you see those score on 15? :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAAM6UAW-xo

Hole 16 at Knob Hill during the final round. Tied the score with Bennett with this ace.

Chuck Kennedy, did you see those score on 15? :)

I've debated that one with Chuck a few times. I know it's downhill, but I just don't see how an 852' hole could be considered a gold level par 3. I'm sure the scoring average for 1000+ rated players on hole#15 is much closer to 4 than it is to 3.

Chuck Kennedy, did you see those score on 15? :)

Is that the hole with the 1st shot being a slow down hill shot with ob ropped on the right and road on the left? Then 2nd shot is downhill looking at the lake?

Is that the hole with the 1st shot being a slow down hill shot with ob ropped on the right and road on the left? Then 2nd shot is downhill looking at the lake?

Yep, that's the one.

yeah the easy par 3 hole ;)

lol

Jeff, just tell Chuck to accept the reality that it is not an easy 3. If he doesn't, I'm gonna bombard him with hole 15 stats!!

yeah the easy par 3 hole ;)

lol

Jeff, just tell Chuck to accept the reality that it is not an easy 3. If he doesn't, I'm gonna bombard him with hole 15 stats!!

I've heard someone say that's a par 3. LOL! without a doubt a par 4. What would par be on holes that are <300?

Par 4 all day long!

that hole is too ez.