Wake Island Memorial Open
Dec 5,2009
Bristow, ok


sign up 7:30-9:00 am
rules meeting 9:30

Entry fee
Pro $35
adv $25
Am $25
Rec $25
Jr $15


Ace pot and ctps included

Td's John Barton (918) 367-6876
Coda Hatfield

... very cool ...

Will there be a temp 9 set up?

yes there will be a temp 9 set up. Coda will work on the layout in a few weeks.

Don't worry about the temp setup, that course hase WAY more than enough land to put in a stellar 18 holes. Could be the best 18 hole course around.

hopefully it will in the next year wise. We are working on it.

Don't forget about the free entry for Hinds and Jeremy Taylor. (Ring of Fire okie dubs Sugarland ticket trade) Looking forward too it.

We haven't forgot you and Jeremy. Thanks for the tickets.

The vfw will be selling lunch! Not sure of the menu yet.

Directions to the course. Take Bristow exit off of turner turnpike take a left at stop sign. That is main street take it down to 4th street/ rt 66 make a right. Follow the road until you come to veterans memorial drive. You will see a big VFW sign and a sign for golf course. Take a right on veterans memorial drive. Parking will be in the VFW parking lot. We will be doing signups inside the VFW building.

Will this be two rounds or one??

Looking forward to it, great course..

This will be 2 rounds
pro and advanced will play blue
everyone else will play white

played at your course while out at first wave today and yesterday. My only concern for your tournament is the leaves. I spent over a half an hour looking for discs buried in 2 ft. of leaves. Is there anyway the parks dept. in Bristow would give that course a once over with a lawnmower to cut down on some of that.

Was walking from 7 to 8 and the leaves turned into 2 ft. of deep cold water. This may be a little discouraging for people who aren't prepared. Other than that get ready for some WIND GOLF, it is a whippin out there !

That is called a creek. you walk around it not through it.

no this was in the middle of a fairway. leaves were covering a huge puddle, if your not concerned about long delays looking for discs i'm not. Just trying to be helpful.

we will see what we can do. I will ask the city but no promises.

we will see what we can do. I will ask the city but no promises.
Courses have trees, trees have leaves, leaves fall in the Fall :eek:
maybe everyone can grab a rake and do some volunteer work :rolleyes:

See you all Saturday morning the 5th

I would even let you use my leaf blower!!

I would even let you use my leaf blower!!
you know players they are players first and volunteers at gun point:D
but it might be fun to issue city rakes to each group as they tee for the event:D

you know the one complaining has the free entry!! Just kidding Bryan!

dude, I am totally not complaining, If it were me alone out there I could care less. I'd just keep looking till i find it. But when it too me 30 minutes I just started thinking about the tournament. I want nothing but the best for you and your tournament. I feel like i'd be doing you a diservice not to tell you something. If it were me I'd want all the feedback I could get and not take it as ******** or whining. Please understand I have only the best of intentions. And I had to give something up to get free entry, dont worry you may save some money if I shoot like i did the other day and have to play intermediate. :)

Bryan Thanks for the info. Just kidding with you we will see what we can do but we both work late. By the way thanks for the tickets they were well worth the entry for you and Jeremy. I am greatful for any feed back on the course.

Can't wait this is going to be a very fun time. c ya guys there

Toby you might want some floating disc!!!

I will plan to go out to bristow on Thurs or Friday and I'll throw a rake in the trunk. I played Bristow last fall and had a leaf lost disc problem too. The way that the course is laid out creates a problem on a couple of holes. Most of the holes will not have a leaf issue. I think that golfers would know where the potential trouble spots are, and could clean them up with less effort than city workers. Anyone able to join me?

Jim, Thanks for any help you can give. I will do the best I can but work schedule is busy for me and Karla this week.

http://charfamily.org/Char%20Luncheon%20February%206,%202005/Gerry%20at%20Wake%20Island.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Wake_Island_flag_unofficial.png

Incase the young ones may not know.


The Battle of Wake Island began simultaneously with the Attack on Pearl Harbor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor) and ended on December 23, 1941, with the surrender of the American forces to the Japanese (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan).
It was fought on and around the atoll (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atoll) formed by Wake Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Island) and its islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the air, land and naval forces of the Empire of Japan against those of the United States of America, with Marines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps) playing a prominent role on both sides.
The island was held by the Japanese until September 4, 1945, when the remaining Japanese garrison surrendered to a detachment of United States Marines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps).

The city has ask that no one park beside the road, there is parking in the vfw or a few parking spots around the lake. We can also shuttle people if we need to from the large parking lot. Thanks We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Bristow's VFW webpage:

http://www.vfwwebcom.org/ok/post3656

Incase the young ones may not know.


The Battle of Wake Island began simultaneously with the Attack on Pearl Harbor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor) and ended on December 23, 1941, with the surrender of the American forces to the Japanese (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan).
It was fought on and around the atoll (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atoll) formed by Wake Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Island) and its islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the air, land and naval forces of the Empire of Japan against those of the United States of America, with Marines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps) playing a prominent role on both sides.
The island was held by the Japanese until September 4, 1945, when the remaining Japanese garrison surrendered to a detachment of United States Marines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps).

thanks for the history lesson mr.wize and the v.f.w as a nice marker out front with some of the artilery used there as well

the v.f.w asked if everbody would park on the south side of the building.and come to the doors on the south end because there will be something going on in the main room later in day. and we will be in the smaller room around back .thanks
they also have a guy doing lunch bbq sanwich chips drink 5.00$

the v.f.w asked if everbody would park on the south side of the building.and come to the doors on the south end because there will be something going on in the main room later in day. and we will be in the smaller room around back .thanks
they also have a guy doing lunch bbq sanwich chips drink 5.00$
COOL, but I am directionally challenged so I hope others park on the South side so I will know South when I get there!:D

Just look for the parked cars next to the beer cans on the ground and the smoke billowing out the windows Martin.

Just look for the parked cars next to the beer cans on the ground and the smoke billowing out the windows Martin.

...there is also this thing called the Sun that this time of year is predominantly in the Southern half of the sky... :D

Well that depends on what side of the equater you're on buddy and duh, what if it's cloudy and overcast? How Martin going to know where to park then?

That's why I suggest he listen for the sound of beer burps and bong bubbles or check to see who's got an extension cord running to their car. :D

Martin don't worry I will have reserve parking just for you!!

Hatton and I played Bristow today and we also previewed the temp layout's survey flags (couldn't find a few of the survey flags though...9wh, 10wh and 10's basket flag, 11bl and 14w). Those temps are nice...good job!

I am going to have to tape up the knee, 'cause it's swollen from walking around there once!

Looking forward to saturday, looks like the weather will be ok. It is a workout walking around that course but will be fun this weekend!

whoever it was that had the idea for the double pond clear is a frickin genius. that hole is so absolutely cool :D i cleared it easy with power to spare but its a little fear factor, an depending on where the wind is comming from it could be hell. :) love the layout guys, the temp 9 is VERY well done, alot of big shots from the blues, and managable birdies from the whites, i like this especially because it goes along with the theme of the first 9 :) great job guys.

I have to say John did a great job on the layout. I hope everyone likes it. I know we are going to have fun. look forward to seeing everyone. Karla

all of this positive feedback about the course is intriguing. maybe i will strap the d/g shoes on one more time b4 the new year.

Are you sure you can play a course with natural teepads?

Are you sure you can play a course with natural teepads?

of course i can... 20 bux says i can do it better than u ;)

just got my Milo shoes in from Keen footwear... walk in the park.

Hope they hold up. Devan has had his for about two weeks and they are already blowing out at some of the seams. If Hutch won't take that bet, I'll bet on him for $20.

deal deal deal...

http://www.illumine.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/hand-shake.jpg

ok that will suffice, but you're the one on the left

Wish I could be there to take your money young one.

Gotta work.

There has been a donation for the ace pot. The ace pot is flight a $25 and flight B $25
before anyone even signed up.

Are we going to be throwing over the lake on any of the temp holes? If so how far will it be? I am wondering if I need to bring some backup water discs and which ones..

From what I saw on Tuesday, temporary holes 9 through 14 will most likely have water in play (6 total).

9 - Over a pond in the fairway (about 250' to clear?)

10 - If the basket placement is close to the lake, then water will come into play. Couldn't find the survey flag for the basket on 10 temp. Blue tee was up by the road, white tee was not found.

11 - Short drive to a basket on a lake penisula from the white tee. The penisula is about 40' wide and 140' long. 10' wide riprap on each side of penisula with a 20' wide grass faiway. Couldn't find the blue tee.

12 - Like Hatton said, a double cross over two little lake inlets, lake to the left of the fairway, road to the right of the fairway.

13 and 14 - Narrow fairways (80' or less) with the lake to the left and road to the right.

I would bring water disc. Hole 10 basket is on the rocks down by the lake. hole 11 blue tees off up by the road between the two parking areas. Hope this helps!

Hey John, are some of the white tees from the road (9wh, 10wh and 14w) or all tees on grass ?

Also, that penisula fairway on 11 is probably wider then I guessed. Probably more like 60' wide with 15' (or wider) of riprap on each side...leaving around 30' of width for the grass fairway.

Riprap (not a picture from Bristow):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Riprap.jpg

all tee are from the grass!

Toby you might want some floating disc!!!

From what has been talked about it seems as if someone can throw 350+ they sould be ok, on getting over the water right? Is there an island shot? I think that would be the only reason I would need to bring floats...:cool: c ya tomorrow

I looked at your rating, you need to bring at least 3 floaters.:D

you will be throwing over water but not really an island shot. There is a penninsula shot. I think all of the holes are really good. They can look harder than they are.

Gumby I hope for your sake that you've been practicing your golf game...or at least your excuses... are you sure you want to play masters and take a beating on your own course:D:p

Where is the COda-TD? I heard that he is traveling to Texas. Wow, decides to help run a tournament, then runs to Texas during the event...................:confused:

Still giving back I see.:o

Who needs Coda we have it taken care of. Good luck in Texas!! The Barton team is more fun than Coda anyway.

Not all of us have a great rating, YET. So, enless the basket is setting right next to the water I should be ok with one. We will see, I took to floating discs with me to the team event at the ranch and didn't throw either one. lol

You'll get your rating up there, just razzing you a little.:cool:

350 is about the very edge of hole 12 im thinkin, but there is a middle divider to lay up on, a 350 shot that doesnt fade left should be safe for all the water holes.

You'll get your rating up there, just razzing you a little.:cool:


lol I know your just being the Wise guy, right?:rolleyes::cool:

see ya tomorrow morning.......

Can we get one of these on the course for coffe instead of ice water?

http://www.rocketpacks.de/ing/getraenke-rucksack/drinkrucksack-2.jpg

350 is about the very edge of hole 12 im thinkin, but there is a middle divider to lay up on, a 350 shot that doesnt fade left should be safe for all the water holes.

Great!! Thanks for the info, I can't wait to play this course I hope it is as fun and as challenging as everyone is making it out to be. I may have a poor rating for now, but it's really just my putting that is killing me. I am starting to get that under control so we will just have to see tomorrow with the open lake (pond) winds.:cool:

Dave we will work on the coffee for you. Should we have furdogs santa bring the coffee to you?

Sorry but the Chandler Santa has standards.

It will be more like brown Reindeer mystery logs for Wise. :eek:

Before

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jk7oRafkf94/SZ8FKN8JA_I/AAAAAAAABYg/wADmFZUq8c8/s400/drunk_santa_1.jpg

and after........

http://davidavery.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/drunk-santa.jpg

Gumby I hope for your sake that you've been practicing your golf game...or at least your excuses... are you sure you want to play masters and take a beating on your own course:D:p

Dang Duff, I never said I was going to give him a beating. I may let him have a few strokes on the last hole to make him feel better about his game.

duff if you feel that good about it, bring my Trophy!!
Looking forward to tomorrow!!

The Trophy looks to good on my shelf...but it is nice to know that ole' Gumby won't be lonely at the bottom... And your right we probably should give him a couple of strokes since he has invited to play on his course. Travel safe and I'll see you tomorrow.

The Trophy looks to good on my shelf...but it is nice to know that ole' Gumby won't be lonely at the bottom... .

But it belongs on my shelf...

Yes I can see the two of you holding hands and skipping off into the sunset....I am sure twoputt can get a pic of that somewhere...
Thanks looking forward to it. Is he changing the age's requirements for the divisions?

only for me! I will be able to play masters Jan 1 so why not start early. If anyone else is turning 40 next year they can play masters as well. But mainly because Duff needs put in his place.

Duff knows his place, at the end of the line waiting on the short bus. I look forward to listening to the verbal banter between you two tomorrow. Well congrats and welcome to the old timers club!

Thank to all of the player for showing up!!! We had fun. I will have scores up tomorrow.
Way to go Hoi and Mutt for showing Duff who the real masters were!!

Thanks John, Carla and Dj for riding up with me! Thanks to all the players that showed up and HoI for giving me a kicking! enjoyed seeing everyone and making new friends! It was a fun day with some intresting holes.

... ditto on Mike's message above ... great Tourney from John & Karla ... c-h-a-l-l-e-n-g-i-n-g farways 'n' holes ... super Fun ...

i believe this bristow course maybe a diamond in the rough, albeit not to rough.
for an inagural running on a new layout the holes played congruent enough i believe the course could handle 18 full cards without many holdups.
John did a great job of laying the alternate holes out.
great shot selection and tough golf while still being fair.
if the wind was less prevelant i wonder what the scores could have been.
i had a great time and will be looking forward to more events in bristow.
thanks to the vfw for the use of their building and lunch.
thanks to Karla and John, very well done

I think the pro's got wind of the holes 11,12,13 and 14's layout and ran the other way! If John would have made the cables or over the road ob also it would have been even scarier....

No open players? Wow!

Thanks John and Carla. That course put a physical hurt on me and still hurting this morning. Big holes, big shots. Seemed like every drive took all you could give it and then some. I think this course may be the best in the state with the 18 hole layout and the wind. The difference from the blues to whites is night and day. Took a 6 on a blue hole, then a 2 on the white. I even got the pleasure of watching Hicks take a 30ft birdie and turn it into a 6 with no OB.

Congrats to Scotty Wilkenson, two solid rounds, especially that first one from the blues. VERY SOLID!

Very true nice shooting scotty!

Ok finally rested up so here is the scores.

pro women
Sarah Demar 63 60 123
Sarah Slane 66 70 136
Amber Marchant 74 DNF

Jr Boys

Zach Barton 56 58 114
Austin Ford 66 76 142

Pro Master

Scott Wilkinson 56 51 107
Chris Hicks 62 53 115
Dave Wise 65 51 116

Pro grand master

Daryl Johnson 65 53 118
Jim Geurin 70 53 123
Joyle Deering 75 54 129

adv grand master

Wayne Forest 58 55 113
Martin Norris 68 61 129
George Skinner 67 68 135

Adv master

Brad Hoi 63 54 117
Mike Moore 64 56 120
John Barton 66 56 122
Sean Young 66 58 124
Dough Duff 75 57 132 The DFL Master


adv

James Patton 61 47 108
Jeremy Taylor 59 50 109
Jeremy Geiger 67 53 120
Corey Leemhuis 65 56 121
Seth Cook 68 54 122
Gary Harrison 65 60 125

am

Iszac Marchant 52 55 107
Toby Prince 55 53 108
Brad Evans 55 56 111
Jay Slack 58 58 116
Thong Le 62 56 118
Josh Potvin 58 61 119
Mike Coberly 64 58 122
Snake Skinn 63 66 129

Congrats to Thong for winning the basket.

Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting us. We had so much fun.

looks like some of the scores were exceptional.
some divisions did play the first round from the whites and the second round as well from the whites.
adv and pro played blues then whites.
that shot of dougs on the peninsula will be remembered by all of us masters that witnessed the drive that was almost an ace in that wind.

Many thanks to Karla and John on a first class layout and event.
While my streak of 2nds continued for another one.
Looking forward to working with you both on future events:D

Great Job on the course and the event Bartons...I had a great time!!! I was a winner just for showing up, then I got to play golf with a great group of friends. Thanks

I was a winner just for showing up, then I got to play golf with a great group of friends. Thanks

Yes you were doug and it was a nice ace run on 11.
On the last few holes I thought I heard you mumbling "it rubs the lotion on the skin" lol