Southern National Championships (Mobile - September 2-3)

[Justin L]

http://sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,81162 - AM
http://sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,81156 - PRO

With the registration open now (for invitees) and the open registration coming up mid July I guess its about time to start planning this trip.

I for sure want to make this. It's a close tournament...payout _should_ be great with all the added cash.

If you didn't get an invite (like me) and you have ANY points for the 2005-2006 season (check http://sndg.org/stats/players.php) you can signup on July 16th at http://www.msdgc.com/register/products.asp?id=10

Apparently there is a good chance this thing will fill up quickly so I'd recommend signing up that day online.

The host hotel is Best Western Ashbury, the room rates seem fair and include a "full" breakfast each day. But we might be able to shop around and find something better.

tandard Double/Standard Kings (face away from the Atrium and Pool) $64/night
Deluxe Doubles/Kings (face the Atrium/Pool) $72 night
Suite Double/King (face Atrium with livingroom and kitchen) $96/night

I'd be interested in knowing if the Suite Double has a pull out couch in the living room.

I'd probably want to leave sometime Thursday and play the courses on Friday. That or take a trip down a couple weekends before.

[Hilltopper]

The lowdown on the courses. Am divisions will be playing USA, Muni (Langdon), Chickasabouge, and Chickasaw.

Pros will be playing USA, Muni, Cottage Hill, and Hobbit.

Josh

[Hilltopper]

Josh's Guide to the AM Courses

USA: Prostyle course. OB on most holes. Water on 2 holes. Swamp on 2 holes. Numbers of Thumbers/Tomahawk holes: 0. Does not favor righties or lefties. Similar to Redstone.

Muni: Depending on the set up it can be as long as UAH or very similar to George Ward. First 6 holes are birdy hole in the shorts. Number of Thumber/Tomahawk holes: 1. Very open. OB on several holes. 5 water holes (if creeks count).

Chickasabouge: North Mississippi style course. Short and very tight. Very little OB. Number of Thumber/Tomahawk holes: 17.

Chickasaw: It used to be a shorter GW. They change this course frequently. I haven't played it in over a year.

Josh

["Tiger"]

lol, I like how you give the number of thumber holes... can't help but give a little chuckle :-D

[Hilltopper]

I feel the love Tiger. Cross over to the dark side. Join the Thumber revolution.

[JeffChain]

What is a thumber or a tomahawk?:confused:
Thanks for the info.
JeffChain

["Tiger"]

a thumber or tomahawk is a throw using a baseball or football throwing motion with the disc released away from vertical causing it to corkscrew but fly fairly straight. Its a pretty easy throw to master for beginners and useful to get you out of trouble. Josh is a master from what I hear ;-)

[ditchell]

play 3 or 7 at george ward enough and you will learn how to do one.

(unless you're driving past those trees)

[Hilltopper]

Jeff,

Never ask the Hilltopper about the thumber unless you REALLY want to know. Basically the thumber is an overhand throw with your thumb on the inside of the rim of your disc using a curve ball type downward wrist snap at release. The amount of snap determines how much S curve you get. The opposite throw is a Tomahawk. It is thrown with your index and long fingers on the inside of the rim. A traditional thumber will be thrown high into the air, break left quickly and then turn back to the right. It should land straight where you aim. The tomahawk breaks right and then back left.

That's the basic shot but there are different types: thumbers with rolls, thumbers without rolls, wide arc thumbers, narrow thumbers, uphill thumbers, epic thumbers (i.e. double barrell roll thumbers), knuckle thumbers, low throw thumbers, distance thumbers, tee off thumbers, upshot thumbers, wind effect thumbers, and also their tomahawk variations.

I can throw about 250 feet with a regular thumber/tomahawk. I can throw 300 feet with a roller thumber with a slight uphill lie. I can throw the epic 300 feet if I am in the right position. Mountain Man from Nashville can throw up to 400 feet. They are very good for short narrow fairwayed courses like Tishimingo or Chickasabouge. At GW, I have birdied 1 short and medium, 3 medium, 4 short, 11 in both short positions, 12 medium, 13 short, 17 short, and 18 medium throwing an overhand shot off the tee.

If you do decide to truly embrace the thumber, be prepared to suffer many indignities from anti thumber types like Kris Allen. Know that you will confuse half the players you play with. If you love it though, you will always have an out of a bad lie and you can impress non players.

Oh yeah, be prepared to be called things like "thumber boy."

Josh

[JeffChain]

Hey guys thanks for the definitions. Hell I guess I need to play with y'all sometime and really get the low down on all the throws. Nice to have someone to ask though. hope to see y'all on the course soon.
JeffChain:)

[Justin L]

You know where to find us! Double's on Sundays @ 1:30! :)

[Justin L]

Don't forget guys, If you're intersted in going to this the open signups start on MONDAY and might fill quickly!

I'm in for sure, I'd love to get a few more locals in to cut down on room cost. If not i might end up having to stay with some of those Huntsville houlagans.

[Justin L]

Signup today to make sure you have a spot!

http://www.msdgc.com/register/products.asp?id=10

Here's a list of who is signed up so far...

---PRO--- 20 of 144 slots filled

Open:
Stephen Hanger
Jason Holman
Jeff Yahn
Jay Land
K.C. Heckathorn
Shane Seal
Bernie Sawyer
Tony Forrester


Masters
Dean Tannock
Doug Williams
Rich Darter
Jim Turner
Ronnie Adams
John Kittrell

Women

Grandmasters
H.B. Clark
Danny Daniels
Wally Free
Gary Wagoner

Women Masters
Robin Adams
Sarah Free




---AM--- 61 of 160 slots filled

Advanced:
Jeff Martin
Dominique Daigle
Jason Laughlin
Jason Bourgeois
Andrew Godley
Daniel Philley
Adam Morrow
Doug Marinovich
Ian Aymami
Josh Lenox
Brad Adcock
Jose Ossa
Clayton Nash
Jeff Haydel
Willie Waite
Justin Main

Advanced Masters:
Leslie York
Leo Otto
David Ferguson
Steve Swiler
Danny Heathco
Brooks Newell
Steve Timm

Advanced Women:
Marla Lenox
Shannon Simmons
Judy Haydel

Amateur:
Jeff Martin Jr.
Anthony Silvers
Chad Roderick
Thomas McGarry
Eric Budinich
Shane Kelley
Casey Cox
John Declouet
Chuck Smith
Michael Maher
Chad Rousse
James Ireland
J.T. Givens
Tony Deal
Adam Silvers
Mark Caldwell
Scott Garner
Ransom Jones
Matt Stewart
R.J. Soto
Michael Burns
Ben Fox
Nathan Callaghan
Stephen Harrison
Brian Bakewell

Amateur Masters:
James Burton
Ralph McHenry
Patrick Latiolais

Amateur Women:
Billy Atwood
Michelle Cartwright
Janis Scott
Ashley Wheeldon

Junior:
Nancy Turner
Dillon Scott
Matthew Fox

[Justin L]

More news on the am player packages.....not bad, four rounds of golf, prizes and the gauranteed players pack for $45!



Posted by: chris lasonde (http://sndg.org/forum/profile.php?2,166)
(http://sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,81162,ignoreuser=166)
Date: July 25, 2006 01:38PM

Just finished the order with DGA ... it's official: The top of the line baskets for Am prizes as outlines further up the forum will be Mach III portables.

Also there will be either a Proline Squall or Tsunami in every player's pack.

I will be finishing up an order with Discraft this week for additional player's pack materials including another disc and a full color mini with the tournament logos hotstamped on them.

The player's packs are shaping up to include at a minimum:

DGA Proline Disc w/ tournament logo
Discraft ESP line Disc w/ tournament logo
Discraft Full Color Mini w/color tournament logo
Millenium coupon - buy one get one free
T-shirt w/ tournament logo and sponsors

Innova & DGA stickers, good stuff to eat (junk food), full-color player's catalog and more coupons and brochures and infor and surprises than you can shake a stick at.

[MAJ DG]

Ams tee anytime from 2-5 pm at University of South Alabama (bring your own partner - $20 per team) ... Check in from noon to 9 at the host hotel


Justin,

Got a partner yet?

[Sivadenyaw]

Major, Viktor & Justin-

If we are the only ones going from the 'Ham, we should figure out partners between us and play in the doubles.

Michael

[Justin L]

As i've never seen any of the courses before honestly i'm not to intrested in playing doubles. I'd rather spend that time checking out some of the other courses. I'm sure i'll catch you guys at Sunday doubles between now and then though and we can talk about it...

[MAJ DG]

As i've never seen any of the courses before honestly i'm not to intrested in playing doubles. I'd rather spend that time checking out some of the other courses. I'm sure i'll catch you guys at Sunday doubles between now and then though and we can talk about it...

We're only talking about one round at one of the courses, WHICH you'll need to check out. If you want, we can all try to go down real early and I'll be glad to show you around any or all of the courses.

:o Sorry Michael and Vik. I wasn't implying above that I didn't want to partner with either of you two. I just didn't notice your names when I browsed the list of registered players. I would be an idiot not to want either of you as a doubles partner.

Won't be in town this weekend. Maybe I'll see you guys next saturday or sunday, August 19-20.

[Justin L]

That does make sense.....maybe that's the best idea, play/walk a couple courses early and catch doubles that afternoon. We'll work it out between now and then..

[Sivadenyaw]

Excellent.

Major---no offence implied or received.

See y'all Sat. and/or Sun. (See you next week Richard)

Michael

[Armstrong]

Good News guys. I played in the southside Kickoff last weekend and I played in a group with Cecil the man responsible for Chickasaw park. For talking with hm through the round it sounded like he was going to be putting asphalt on more if not all of the tee pads that were/are dirt. But the Course is in great shape. Beware of 18.... don't leave it short or it's going for a swim.


Good luck at southern nationals.


Michael Armstrong

[Justin L]

Awesome news....I'm stoked for this tournament. I haven't been playing my best golf lately which probably means I'm due...haha.

[MAJ DG]

I see Justin, Michael, Viktor, Thomas & myself as the DGB AM reps going to Mobile. I'm going to save you guys the tough decision of which one of you get to partner with me during the byop (bring your own partner) doubles at USA. My cousin from New Orleans has asked me to be his partner. Sorry :( .

However, I'm still game for going down Thursday night and starting to warm up on a couple of courses early Friday morning.

We can talk this weekend and start making final plans.

[Sivadenyaw]

Justin, Vik & Thomas-

Are all three of you interested in the doubles? I know Justin, you said you were luke warm about it. I would like to play but would also like to practice the other courses.

Michael

[willsfc]

I'd mabye play doubles (the one their doing friday)

[drdisc]

If you guys still need a room, pick up one of the Travelers coupon books at the rest stop on the way. There is a La Quinta off Airport for around 50, several others advertised when you get there.
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[MAJ DG]

Birminghamians going to Mobile,

You guys got plans on when you're going to drive down and/or where you are going to stay? Also, did you work out your doubles partner strategies?

Like I think I said up-post, I'm leaving Thursday afternoon/evening. I'm staying with my bro & sis-in-law. They live about 5 minutes from Muni and about 10 from USA. There may be some extra room (deffinitely places to unroll a sleeping bag) for anyone interested.

What's up?

[Justin L]

Vik and I have a room at the host hotel to serve as party central. We're planning on driving down early Friday morning. Michael is staying with Mike "Worm" Young and may or may not be riding down with us.

I've been working so much lately i haven't even really got to talk to anyone about it.

[Sivadenyaw]

I want to go down Thursday night but I have to work until 10. I might go down anyway. If not, I will leave early Friday morning.

Richard- I might take you up on the offer of a place to stay. I need to get in touch with a guy I ran into at the course last week. I will let you know. I would like to hook up on Friday for practice and doubles. We still need to talk about partners.

Michael

[willsfc]

Doubles is gonna be at Univ. of South Alabama, I am probally looking for a Intermediate partner :P

[BazkitKase]

Whatever mojo you guys got, send it to the tropical depression. It's current path puts it in the middle of the gulf on Wednesday.

[willsfc]

haha my room is right next to the DGB boys :eek: :eek:

[drdisc]

hey Guys, what happened, how did everyone do, who won what, Pro's Am's, did Brad get in trouble? What happened to Dean? Not much from the "official" site. No updates last night. Must have been too much party to type.
We actually had about 7 teams for doubles and then Bill broke out the cold watermelon.
Sat. Kris had a challange with Jerermy. Bill and I played along. Fun round.
I'll be out after lunch Labor Day/Monday to take Ace Race sign ups etc.
Almost 30 already, plus a few more bag tags are in for next Sat. See ya'll.
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[Justin L]

just a short report as i'm typing this from my cell phone on the ride home. i'll pictures and a story up 2morrow.joe thacker tied for 2nd in open!lavone wolfe won grandmasters.dean got sick on friday and had to withdraw.as far as b'ham ams....viktor and thomas T for 9th and cashed.richard T7 in adv masters and cashedmicheal and I went home sadI got to caddie for joe during the final 9 and vik got some awesome pictures.hopefully we'll be home by 2...phew

[Hilltopper]

Hey! I think you're forgeting Josh Lenox cashing in ADV tied for 19th and Marla Lenox winning ADV Women in a 6 hole sudden death playoff. That would be 5 of 8 B'ham players cashing.

Josh

[Justin L]

Hey! I think you're forgeting Josh Lenox cashing in ADV tied for 19th and Marla Lenox winning ADV Women in a 6 hole sudden death playoff. That would be 5 of 8 B'ham players cashing.

Josh

Hey...I did get Marla on the main story in the news forum at least....I'm still running on 4 hours sleep for the entire weekend (it feels like...haha) :)

[willsfc]

and my dad won adv masters :P

that basket catches nice

[drdisc]

What happened to "Worm"?
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