Who's in? I can't wait to play the WR Jackson and the Warner Courses! I wonder which one the Masters players will play along with the "Ed"? I've only played the Steady Ed course..

Looking forward to a great time in the pines of Georgia.
Great courses, Good times.
D.P.

Is there a proposed course schedule for this event?
Since there are 3 courses on Site...
which one will be played twice?
Thanks

Be sure to take plenty of chocolate with you, Dale.

Be sure to take plenty of chocolate with you, Dale.

Funny the things that people remember....
I currently keep 70% Dark Chocolate on hand just in case. :O)

My 1st goal is to have fun.
I might be throwing alot of side arm shots in the pines.
Also broke out the beat leopards, old Ontario Rocs, and roadrunners.
I will get 2 different full days to check out the courses.
I am getting ready.
Looking forward to it !

Is there a proposed course schedule for this event?
Since there are 3 courses on Site...
which one will be played twice?
Thanks

Bump...

Dale,

It's my son (who is now a senior in HS and it looks like he might be in Stillwater next fall) who keeps reminding me! It's become a running joke between us. I wish I had you on video - it was truly a classic.

Kids these days...
:O)

Bump...
I checked this morning and a tenative schedule has been posted.
Thanks for the Update !!!

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If you have any questions feel free to call the office at: 706-261-6342


See you guys soon!!!

Thanks for the tentative pool schedule and the page link.
Thanks for all who are putting in the hard work to host the event.
See You There :)

Boy, looking at that schedule, it sure is tempting!

Right now, because of my rating, I can either pay $150 (MPG) and have to play the shortest course of the bunch twice (Headrick), and have little chance of cashing; or pay half of that and play the two longest courses as a MM1 and have a much better chance of bringing home some plastic.

Won't be going to the Worlds, would give me a chance to say hey to Carlton, gotta check my schedule and my bank account. I hope Lavone signs up.

...or pay half of that and play the two longest courses as a MM1 and have a much better chance of bringing home some plastic.

And have the opportunity to whoop up on me. :)

Except this is a major and "Classified as Pro" players aren't allowed to play Am.

Boy, looking at that schedule, it sure is tempting!

Right now, because of my rating, I can either pay $150 (MPG) and have to play the shortest course of the bunch twice (Headrick), and have little chance of cashing; or pay half of that and play the two longest courses as a MM1 and have a much better chance of bringing home some plastic.

Won't be going to the Worlds, would give me a chance to say hey to Carlton, gotta check my schedule and my bank account. I hope Lavone signs up.

Probably not going to worlds either, I am taking 2 weeks vacation for this one.
Also I just looked at the extended forecast for Augusta area.
The weather next week is looking good.
Lows around 60, Highs around 80.
No precip mentioned M-Thurs next week.
Setting should be great
Looking forward to seeing many that I only see once a year.

All current and updated tournament information can be found here: http://www.pdga.com/us-masters-disc-golf-championship

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Maybe my questions could benefit all who are attending:

Fees for entering the park: are they included with registration? Do I have to pay when I show up on Thursday to check things out or is that included also? Will the park entrance people have a list of participants?

What is the Friday "Evening Activity" and is it going to be at the IDGC or elsewhere? No dress code I assume since it's after the round.

Saturday lunch break: is lunch provided, sold, or "bring your own"? Menu? I ask because I hate leaving the course between rounds to go try and find lunch somewhere, so I will bring peanut butter and bread if lunch isn't provided or available. I like to relax between rounds. :)

Saturday BBQ and entertainment: is it going to be at the IDGC or elsewhere? No dress code I assume since it's after the round.

Sunday: will there be food available for purchase at the IDGC for those with early tee times who will be waiting around?

Last one: I don't quite understand the tee times on Sunday when everybody will fit on their respective courses for a shotgun start? Not a complaint necessarily, :) , just wondering about the logic of it.


TIA.

And have the opportunity to whoop up on me. :)

Except this is a major and "Classified as Pro" players aren't allowed to play Am.

Oops, forgot that small point. Well, that solves it for me. Y'all enjoy yourselves down there.

IDK, Bill, I enjoyed the Headrick course more than the other when I was there, so as long as your ego can hold up against the barrage, you should have fun playing the lakeside course twice.

Rhett - don't expect to be able to drive off-site and get lunch. The park is a loooooooong way from feed troughs.

Seriously jealous...

Rhett - don't expect to be able to drive off-site and get lunch. The park is a loooooooong way from feed troughs.
It just seems that way. It's 20 minutes max to major food options and no more than 10 minutes to several fast food options.

So no answers to the question? I'll bring my lunch if it isn't available on site because, like i said, I like to relax between rounds. I don't enjoy scurrying about trying to find dining options in an unfamiliar city when I'm on a time-table.

Rhett,

You should pack it in. Right next to the IDGC building is a covered pavillion with lots of seating. It is a very nice place to hang out between rounds.

Maybe my questions could benefit all who are attending:

Fees for entering the park: are they included with registration? Do I have to pay when I show up on Thursday to check things out or is that included also? Will the park entrance people have a list of participants?

What is the Friday "Evening Activity" and is it going to be at the IDGC or elsewhere? No dress code I assume since it's after the round.

Saturday lunch break: is lunch provided, sold, or "bring your own"? Menu? I ask because I hate leaving the course between rounds to go try and find lunch somewhere, so I will bring peanut butter and bread if lunch isn't provided or available. I like to relax between rounds. :)

Saturday BBQ and entertainment: is it going to be at the IDGC or elsewhere? No dress code I assume since it's after the round.

Sunday: will there be food available for purchase at the IDGC for those with early tee times who will be waiting around?

Last one: I don't quite understand the tee times on Sunday when everybody will fit on their respective courses for a shotgun start? Not a complaint necessarily, :) , just wondering about the logic of it.


TIA.


The park gate fee will be charging upon entering, it is usually $3 a car, and during special events it can increase to $5. We have no control over this as this is a Columbia County thing. We also will be charging greens fees up until wednesday night, people playing in the event will not have to pay on thursdays practice day.

Friday evening activity will be a Blues and Brews festival in Evans, put on by Columbia County. The location is no more than 20 minutes from the IDGC, you will have a free entry ticket in your players package.

There will be a food vendor onsite for friday, saturday, and sunday. We are expecting hotdogs, sausage dogs, and hamburgers.

Saturday BBQ and entertainment will be at the IDGC.............

Not sure on the reasoning behind the tee times, would have to ask Brian........

Sorry for the delayed response, the office doesnt check the message board much esp this week, as u can imagine were pretty darn covered up right now. If you need a quick response to any questions please call the office at 706-261-6342

Thanks

Thank you for the info. I figured I could ask about it on Thursday when I got there, but by asking here it could help others too. :)

So the IDGC page here on pdga.com is incorrect when it states that park entry fee are included in event entry fees? It seems like buying a week's pass on Thursday would be cheaper than 4 daily fees, but that's only if we have to pay each day to enter the park.

Thanks again for the info.

Thank you for the info. I figured I could ask about it on Thursday when I got there, but by asking here it could help others too. :)

So the IDGC page here on pdga.com is incorrect when it states that park entry fee are included in event entry fees? It seems like buying a week's pass on Thursday would be cheaper than 4 daily fees, but that's only if we have to pay each day to enter the park.

Thanks again for the info.


I'm not seeing that on our IDGC page, could you provide me with a linky...... thanks

I'm not seeing that on our IDGC page, could you provide me with a linky...... thanks

http://www.pdga.com/IDGC/fees

It's not a big deal, but if the rates listed are accurate it would be better for me to get $10 weekly pass the first time I enter on Thursday. But if the park fees are included with the entry then that's a dumb move. But if they aren't and I pay the daily rate the first time in.... :D

http://www.pdga.com/IDGC/fees

It's not a big deal, but if the rates listed are accurate it would be better for me to get $10 weekly pass the first time I enter on Thursday. But if the park fees are included with the entry then that's a dumb move. But if they aren't and I pay the daily rate the first time in.... :D

From what I can tell by viewing the link, there is a difference between park entrance fees and pay-to-play greens fees. Greens fees are included in your registration, but not park entrance fees.

Loading up the Witzcarlton for a weekend of fun and golf. See you guys tomorrow afternoon!

Loading up the Witzcarlton for a weekend of fun and golf. See you guys tomorrow afternoon!

Does "Witzcarlton" mean that Carlton is coming with you? Even if it doesn't, please tell him hello from me.

Thanks.

nah... just a little twist on the "Ritz" I saw him signed up though, thinking he may be shacking up with Beav but not sure. I will just the same though.

From what I can tell by viewing the link, there is a difference between park entrance fees and pay-to-play greens fees. Greens fees are included in your registration, but not park entrance fees.

Doh! It easy to see now that you pointed it out Suzette. Thanks. :o

Who let you in here Rhett?

First round results are in:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=9669#Masters

San Francisco's own Patrick Brown with the hot round of 47 to lead a star-studded pack!

Good luck buddy! Continue to represent NorCal.

I haven't read or heard anything about Patrick Brown. It will be interesting to watch how he does during the year. Especially intriguing is that he evidently is a new pro, since he has a win as an Advanced player this year.

edit: just looked back at his stats this year - his win as an advanced player occurred after he cashed three times as a pro master? Am I missing something here?

rating was probably low enough to bounce back and forth...
edit: or not.

I believe the it was a local tourney hosted by the United Flyers of Sonoma to honor Steve Werner who was a Norcal player who died of cancer. There was no pro division. Patrick started really playing when the Golden Gate Park course opened in 2003 and is there all the time (probably one of the reasons he is doing so well in the tight woods courses, as Golden Gate is very technical). Between that course and long, wide open Stafford Lake he has really stepped up his game (he won both Masters Cup and Faultline at Delaveaga last year in the Masters Division).

What happened to Dave Greenwell? 999 after second round

rating was probably low enough to bounce back and forth...
edit: or not.

His rating has been above 970 since late 2007. I didn't think you could play Advanced if you had cashed and your rating was above 970. Not sure of that, though.

Why is there no live scoring?? This is a Major, right?

Patrick Brown. Keep it up and keep 'em at bay, Patrick. According to previous posts, you're an unknown...not surprised since norcal gets zip when covered by so-called trade mag(unless your name is Doss or Oates).

This guy's good people. And he usually finishes really strong. I wish him all the luck and congratulations on jumping in the national spotlight.

Why is there no live scoring?? This is a Major, right?
There are tee times and the top group may not be off yet?

There are tee times and the top group may not be off yet?
There are no tee times today..they changed it yesterday to shotgun..

What happened to Dave Greenwell? 999 after second round
Just a rumor not heard from Dave
Heard he had developed very painful shin splints and could not continue.
Just what I heard.

Be sure to take plenty of chocolate with you, Dale.

Well Bill I averaged around 960 a round,
Not great but solid.
Need to average 980 a round to cash.
Lots of good players rated much higher than me here.
Also got to play round with the Yeti and Burl.
Also enjoyed rounds with:
Mark Murren, Tony Shirley, Bob Cannon and John Henry.
Great courses in the woods at the IDGC.
Ron Convers and I were the only players from Oklahoma this year.
I hope I can make it back next year.

Anyone have the playoff info?

Patrick lost or Barry won (depending how you look at it) on the first playoff hole.

Story has been up on the home page for about 1&1/2 hours Kenny. :)

Thanks, Keith!

First off, super job of the Masters Championship by the PDGA/IDGC staff and volunteers. What a great time hanging with many of the sports legends and hall of fame players. Congratulations to the Masters Champions. Tim Selinske was definitely proud of the weekends event.

I do wish to correct the reporting of the final stage of the event as this was a Major and anytime the well intentioned story gets told it is of the utmost importance that it is told accurately.

From PDGA front page:
"Patrick Brown, who led the Masters division the first two days, wasn't about to just hand the title over to Schultz. If he wanted it, he was going to have to earn it. Schultz did just that as he picked up enough strokes to tie Brown on the last hole of the final round."

The last round was a true epic battle and Barry had actually earned the tournament lead during the first third of the round which Patrick tied right back up. The lead then exchanged back and forth just a couple more strokes before Barry had taken a couple of strokes control during the last third of the round. That was until hole 17 where Patrick chipped a stroke back and set up some drama for tough par 4 hole 18. This is where both Barry and Patrick had errant drives off of the tee. Patrick made the best of his and set up an up and down opportunity after a great second shot. Barry struggled footing in getting his up and down set up and then drifted his up shot left of the pin with a 45 footer. After missing his putt, the tie was eminent unless Patrick could bang out his 25 footer with just enough up hill elevation to cause some uncertainty. Patrick knew on release he had pulled his putt. Overtime!

Billy Crump and the Clash crew where there to catch the action all weekend. There are some amazing shots through the woods caught on video so the DVD should be excellent!

Patrick also absolutely shredded the Steady Ed, Chuck Kennedy course with a brilliant display of accuracy and catching the proper breaks required to score well on this course. His 45 came out to be a -17 according the set course par and really was that good considering the elevation, water and density of the flora. Hopefully the course reporting may not have been so accurate because Patrick's round is well above the unofficial 1082 his round has been given:confused:.

At least that is what was felt by players with a combined 20+ World Championships under their belts!:eek:

I believe his round was a 47 according to the score page. All of the course pars on Steady Ed are set for blue level which is the skill level the course is designed for. The par usually doesn't get adjusted down by the 5 or 6 shots it should for gold level play. Scores of 47 would have gotten close to a 1082 rating on courses with that SSA since the ratings system started 10 years ago (not there are that many in 10 years). Play that same Steady Ed layout 5 years from now or 10 years from now and expect a rating about 1082 again if you shoot a 47 (although the pine beetles might make that layout a little easier by then).

Hopefully the course reporting may not have been so accurate because Patrick's round is well above the unofficial 1082 his round has been given:confused:. At least that is what was felt by players with a combined 20+ World Championships under their belts!:eek:

The scores from all rounds on that Steady layout will likely get averaged for a tourney SSA. The 1082 rating might go up a point or two when official. It currently just barely misses making the top 10 rounds for all time for courses in that SSA range with a 1085 needed to tie Climo for 10th from his Sunshine Shootout round in March. Note that there aren't any stats majors among those players with 20+ World Championships which is probably one reason why they won them and I haven't...:)

A great cast of characters at an excellent venue. Thank you IDGC, PDGA and volunteers!

The event was a fitting tribute to Tim. This was my first trip to the IDGC and I was really impressed with the facility. Everything ran smoothly and on time. Thanks to all the volunteers that made this event possible. I got to meet some new friends from around the US. I heard a few people saying they wanted to bring future US Masters events to their communities and I hope they will follow through.



The scores from all rounds on that Steady layout will likely get averaged for a tourney SSA.

Baskets were moved to the short positions for Round 4 on this course.

It would be interesting to know how much different the SSAs (or ratings) were for the different pools. That is - did Pool A (Round 1 & 3) with the top rated Pro Masters and GM's end up producing the same SSA/ratings as the older Am & Pro divisions and women in Pool C (Round 2)?

The ratings were very stable within pools and between pools. A score of 57 on Steady was rated 995 & 997 for R1 & R3 by the Masters and 998 in R2 for the other pool. The shorter Steady was over 4 throws easier with a 52 being about 997. A 67 on Jackson was 999 and 998 for Masters in R2 & R4, respectively.

Thanks Chuck!

Well Bill I averaged around 960 a round,
Not great but solid.
Need to average 980 a round to cash.
Lots of good players rated much higher than me here.
Also got to play round with the Yeti and Burl.
Also enjoyed rounds with:
Mark Murren, Tony Shirley, Bob Cannon and John Henry.
Great courses in the woods at the IDGC.
Ron Convers and I were the only players from Oklahoma this year.
I hope I can make it back next year.

Dale,

960 is pretty darn good in my book, especially since you are not too far from GM age, if I am not mistaken.

I went down to the grand opening in 2007, and only two courses were open. I would have liked the Headrick course more if my game had been more tuned up for the technical shots needed there, but I had my highest rating round ever on the other course. Can't remember the name of it, but tee 1 was just over to the left if you were standing on the back porch. I really liked that course, but did it still take 5 hours to play? Not complaining, just back then, with the course not completely cleared out yet, plus the long distance of the course, which of course I liked, it took awhile to play.

Wasn't the IDGC building pretty cool, with the artwork, history and stuff?


Also, right now, my son may be starting school in Stillwater next fall, so maybe we can get a round in sometime. I'll bring the chocolate.

Great play by my friend Dain Sivak who cashed in that great field of Masters shooting well above his ranking. Way to go Dain!

Kudos to the TD and staff for running a wonderful event.

Way to go Danny Marks for making the cover shot for day 2! Representing South Carolina!

Doug looks great in the background also, Hal Cauthen is our Chucktown hero.

I wish those courses were close by.
They reall call for more out of your game.
Would love to play them more...
I am sure I will be back.... sometime.

Dale,

960 is pretty darn good in my book, especially since you are not too far from GM age, if I am not mistaken.

but I had my highest rating round ever on the other course. Can't remember the name of it, but tee 1 was just over to the left if you were standing on the back porch.
Wasn't the IDGC building pretty cool, with the artwork, history and stuff?

Also, right now, my son may be starting school in Stillwater next fall, so maybe we can get a round in sometime.

Bill, I will just be 46 this year so I have a few years left in Masters.
I went back and looked at your round rating 988 very respectable.
It sounds like your round was at the Jackson course.

The IDGC is a must go at least one time for everybody.
Just let me know when you will be up and we can get in a round.
D.P.