2008 Bowling Green AM's

[jarmiller73]

Time to start planning.

BG Am Info 2008
Bowling Green Amateur Championships
March 29-30, 2008
The 2008 BG Amateur Championships will be held on March 29-30, 2008

and the field will be limited to the first 720 registered players.

REGISTERED PLAYERS:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=7295

***Registration will close March 15, 2008***

Registration will be handled on-line through the PDGA or by mailing your name, PDGA #, shirt size and check to:

BG Amateur Championships, PO Box 9501, Bowling Green, KY 42102

***2008 Entry Fees***

Advanced (player rating of 935 or above must play advanced) - $55

Intermediate (player rating below 934 can play either division) - $35

Junior - $25

#### More information soon at www.bgdgclub.com ####

[Justin L]

Can't freaking wait man.....good times!

Interesting to see they're actually limiting registrations this year!

[Jebb]

I hereby declare this year to not play 3 rounds the day before :D

[MAJ DG]

[QUOTE=Justin L;10576]I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal labotomy. -Tom Waits QUOTE]

Justin,

I knew I'd heard that quote before, but I think TW actually stole it from 50's comedian and actor, Fred Allen.

here's soome other great ones.

http://www.onmylist.com/category/food_drink/Great_drinking_quotes_1 (http://http://www.onmylist.com/category/food_drink/Great_drinking_quotes_1)

[Justin L]

Yeah, I think you're right, but the first time I saw it TW was screaming it at someone so it just stuck, haha.

[jarmiller73]

I'll be there a day early, but no 3 rounds prior. I might even be able to have a little get together at my moms for some pesky.

[jarmiller73]

The sign up for the Blowing Green AM is up and running. I've already signed up as well as alot of others. Their est about 800 players this year and a new course will be in play that's supposed to be pro calibure. See you guys there.

www.pdgasignup.com

[Jebb]

Just signed up in the new Rec division! (play your rating people, its an A-tier) :)

[willsfc]

heh so the PDGA started their own online signup thing? I guess their tyring to put people like titledisc out of buisness

[Thomas M]

heh so the PDGA started their own online signup thing? I guess their tyring to put people like titiedisc out of buisness

Is that pronounced titie (like tits) disc?

[willsfc]

lol made a typo fixed now.

[brianlmoon]

heh so the PDGA started their own online signup thing? I guess their tyring to put people like titledisc out of buisness

Just another qstore: http://www.lynxdgs.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi

[drdisc]

what is the difference in the Q stores as far as fees to the TD ?

[jarmiller73]

Jebb, Don't be a bagger!

[jarmiller73]

Well Jebb after long debate in my head I've decided to move down to Rec. Your argument made since on the PDGA discussion board. I'm just disappointed that our division got cut up like it did. I think the Rec division should be called something different then REC. Oh well. See ya there!

BYYYYAAAAAAAAAAA!

[Jebb]

I played Advanced in Tuscaloosa last Sunday, but only because it wasn't a PDGA sanctioned event. I'll see you in Rec in KY! (lets request the same card if we can) :)

[Rob H]

Did you get a room at one of the Hotels? and if So about how much are they ?

[james blanchard]

If people would like i will throw down on rooms, set up the reservations, or something if thats what a group of us would like to do, crash out room what ever it comes down to as long as i have a corner. Let me know on here or at the park.

[willsfc]

I'll be playing Rec!
Maybe I'll have a chance this time

[Rob H]

I'll be playing Rec!
Maybe I'll have a chance this time



Not with Baggers like Jebb playing rec :)

[Jebb]

889 is my rating and I'm always trying to improve it (although it appears stuck there if you look at my ratings history), so take it up with the PDGA if you disagree. If my rating somehow goes over 900 by then I'll gladly move up, but in the meantime there's so many little things I need to tweak in my game ;)

[Rob H]

889 is my rating and I'm always trying to improve it (although it appears stuck there if you look at my ratings history), so take it up with the PDGA if you disagree. If my rating somehow goes over 900 by then I'll gladly move up, but in the meantime there's so many little things I need to tweak in my game ;)

Take the rib and answer the important stuff I.e. Hotel costs, I have to provide room for the preggo wifey :) or i would just set up a tent

[Jebb]

Last year we all decided on a hotel about a month out and then we got rooms. I want to say it was the Comfort Inn (N on the map linked below).

I guess we need to pick a hotel and all try to stay there so rides to diff courses are much easier for everyone to manage.

Bowling Green Hotels - Click Me (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=hotel&near=bowling+green,+ky&ie=UTF8&ll=36.934182,-86.411247&spn=0.025796,0.039911&z=15&om=0)

[Rob H]

i checked one the hotels. And they had no available rooms, i think it would be a good idea to all stay at the same place and maybe if we get enough rooms a price break may happen?

[james blanchard]

lets hit the hotel thing quick i will throw down to insure rooms then we can throw down the difference later, you know it will be reserved out fast.

[willsfc]

889 is my rating and I'm always trying to improve it (although it appears stuck there if you look at my ratings history), so take it up with the PDGA if you disagree. If my rating somehow goes over 900 by then I'll gladly move up, but in the meantime there's so many little things I need to tweak in my game ;)


Heh, Mine is 886, my highest was 889, I just don't play enough PDGA Tournaments.

[james blanchard]

im playing intermediate with my steller performance at our ice bowl

[Thomas M]

True question:
does my 932 make me Inter eligible with the new rating breaks?

[Jebb]

Heh, Mine is 886, my highest was 889, I just don't play enough PDGA Tournaments.
haha, latest ratings update and I dropped one point. My history is beginning to show some consistency in the 880-range:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/player_ratings_history.php?PDGANum=31342&year=2007

[willsfc]

haha, latest ratings update and I dropped one point. My history is beginning to show some consistency in the 880-range:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/player_ratings_history.php?PDGANum=31342&year=2007

Heh, Mine dropped 6 points
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/player_ratings_history.php?PDGANum=24411&year=2007

[Jebb]

Jason, I added a link in your initial post above to the PDGA page w registered players.

[scraps]

I'm in like Flynn :)

[silverback]

Lodging: Try Days Inn: 2 double beds and breakfast f/$72 or $65 w/AAA discount or other discounts. I've stayed there the last 2yrs.

Steve

[Addie]

Looking forward to a huge reunion in BG!!! See everyone there! Miss y'all tons.

~Addie

[willsfc]

we got a room at best western(host hotel) for $55 a night
make sure you tell them your there for the tournament

[jarmiller73]

Jebb, When are you guys going to be there? I'm planning on leaving here on Thursday so I can practice on Friday. I think were playing these courses:

Hobson
Lovers
Griffen
Preston Miller (my Uncle, which brings me no luck!)

Let me know so we can meet up.

[scraps]

I got a room at the same place I stayed last year, The Courtyard by Marriott. It's an awesome room close to the bulk of the courses. A bit pricey but when split with someone it's not so bad. On that note... :) If anyone wants to split a sweet ass room with 2 double beds that feel like marshmellows, let me know. $50.00 per night (that's with me eating the tax). Not a bad deal and well worth it for the nights sleep you get on these beds. I'm checking in Thursday (so I can practice on Friday) and will have it through Sunday.

[jarmiller73]

This thread is from one of the officers in BG. So far the courses being played looks like this.

ADV: Franklin, Kerikus, White and Phil Moore
INT/REC: Lovers, Hobson, Preston Miller and Basil Griffen. I hope that they keep it this way but read below.

No update on what will be in the players pack other than Adv. will get 4 discs, shirt and i think a mini, and Int/Rec will be receiving 3 discs plus shirt and mini.

This is VERY IMPORTANT INFO!!!

Each divsion will be capped at 360. There will be a max 360 Adv. and 360 Int/Rec with Int/Rec being counted as one. Once those fill that is that. If you sign up Int/Rec and find out that it hit the 360 mark then you either have to drop out or pay the extra money and play Advanced. There will also be NO pool shuffle except for Top 2 pools (A and B) so this will make it easier for everyone who needs rides and wants to play with buddies.

For those of you who may need to hit the road after the tourney, you will have to wait until after the Adv. final 9 before any results are posted, and we will be going down the list with winners first and so forth.

Course Update!!!

Phil Moore MAY NOT be used if bad weather floods the course, and Chalybeate may be put into the shuffle instead. This may also cause the courses for each divison to change.

Activities throughout the weekend will be doubles events on Friday and Discraft will be hosting a driving contest, INNOVA a putting contest. If I can remember more info I'll be sure to keep everyone updated!!!!

[ww1]

I've got a room at the Microtel. Don't know who is traveling with me yet, but I'm sure we can find some floor space for any Alabamians.

[Jebb]

Michael Davis, I (and a 3rd mystery occupant) are staying at the Comfort Inn @ 4646 Scottsville Rd from Thur to Sun if anyone wants to also book a room there (rides will be easier to manage).

Based on last year, this hotel is probably in one of the very best locations, 1 block from the on/off ramps of I-65.

[Hilltopper]

Guys, if you're planning on going, register now. There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION! It closes March 15th. There are already 400 golfers registered. They will cap it at 720.

Josh

[Jebb]

There are now 86 spots left in the Int/Rec division so SIGN UP NOW!!!

[jarmiller73]

Will someone be bringing DGB tags? I'd like to get a new one.

[jarmiller73]

There's only 45 spots left in Int/Rec.

The most recient information from the BG Disc Golf Club:
2008 Bowling Green Amateur Championships:


Tournament Schedule

Friday March 29, 2008

Player’s Check In – Phil Moore Park Gymnasium 3pm-6:30pm
Innova Sponsored Putting Contest - Phil Moore Park
Vendor Sponsored Doubles and other Events
Lovers Lane – SunKing
Preston Miller – Disc Golf Unlimited
Kereiakes – Mace Man
White – Poor Boys Discs
Phil Moore – Innova, Discraft, Phenix Discs
Mandatory Player’s Meeting – Phil Moore Park 7pm
Late Player’s Check-In – Phil Moore Park 8pm-9:30pm
Player’s Party – Motor City Bar and Grill 9-11pm

Saturday, March 29, 2008

First Round – 9am tee off.
Second Round – 1pm (approximate)
Player’s Party/Fly Mart 6pm-10pm JC Pavilion –Eight Vendors on site with along with representatives from the PDGA, Innova and Discraft. Wild Hog BBQ, Budweiser products, the Ernie Small Blues Band and the Innova putting finals. Scores and pool changes will be on-sight by 8pm.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Third Round – 8am tee off.
Fourth Round – 12pm (approximate)
Final Nine – 3pm Phil Moore Park
Awards and Prize Payout– 4:30pm

[Justin L]

I'm diggin the Friday players meeting. Should make Saturday go a LOT smoother. Interesting to see that the Final 9 moved. Anybody seen that course yet?

[Jebb]

As of 8:30pm 2/26/08 the intermediate/rec/junior divisions are full. If you are interested in playing the BG Ams we suggest that you register in the Advanced divisions. Look forward to seeing everyone in March.

the TD

view thread here (http://g1iguy.proboards19.com/index.cgi?board=am&action=display&thread=1185372835&page=14#1204081178)

[russ3523]

Jebb's right. They've announced that only 83 advanced spots are left. They have 637 people signed up. Should be fun. rWc3523

[jarmiller73]

It looks like the tourney is now closed with only a month to spare. See you guys up there. I'm going to try and get up there on Wed night so I can practice on Thursday and Friday. Give me a call when you guys get into town.

(937)302-9850

Final Numbers

Advanced Men- 255
Advanced Women- 21
Advanced Masters- 50
Advanced Masters Women- 0
Advanced Grandmasters- 27
Advanced Senior Grandmasters- 7


Intermediate- 199
Intermediate Women- 6
Recreational Men- 142
Recreational Women- 6
Junior <16- 3
Junior<13- 4

[Justin L]

Gah, I hate websites that I have to register for just to _read_.

[jarmiller73]

The Pools have been posted. Jebb and me are in the top Rec pool (G). Ralph is in H. I'm not sure where everybody else is at. I will be there around noon on thursday. If anybody wants to play let me know. I'll be hitting the courses I'll be playing and might try to get a round in at Phil Moore since it's new.

[Hilltopper]

Justin, Vik and I are in the same pool. I may need a ride guys. Marla will probably get the truck unless she rides with Sloan.

Josh

[Jebb]

The Pools have been posted. Jebb and me are in the top Rec pool (G). Ralph is in H. I'm not sure where everybody else is at. I will be there around noon on thursday. If anybody wants to play let me know. I'll be hitting the courses I'll be playing and might try to get a round in at Phil Moore since it's new.
Michael Davis and I should be getting up sometime on Wed.

We're at the Comfort Inn and looking for one more roomie to split costs.

[willsfc]

I'm in the top rec pool (I should be there sunday, too) :P, stayin at best westen

[jdisc]

Im in Intermediate Pool G. Not sure what this means but hopefully I can catch a ride from the Comfort Inn to the courses.

[Justin L]

Im in Intermediate Pool G. Not sure what this means but hopefully I can catch a ride from the Comfort Inn to the courses.

The pool will determine what order you play the courses in. So you'll want to look for other people in your pool to ride with. There is a chance that your pool will change Saturday night so you'll need to keep an eye on the website/in touch with people to find out your Sunday situation.

Looks like you've got Jebb and Danny Newton in your pool for Saturday, so you should be good to go!

Josh, Viktor or I one will be driving, we'll save ya a seat!

[scraps]

I've still got an extra bed at the Marriott if anyone want's to split the room with me. $50.00 per night (Thurs. through Sat. night) for the best room in town.

Let me know if interested.

[drdisc]

The president of the Bowling Green Club was here playing today. Maybe somone can give us some insight on what he had to say about the tourney?

[Jebb]

We played a round with him and were having so much fun (I think we all shot down rounds) I forgot to ask about any details :p

[willsfc]

Found this on PDGA Forums..

In deed there will be a shuffle on Saturday night, A and B, C and D, E and F, and G and H. The PDGA expects the players to be placed together based on their scores. Coordinating rides may be an issue we know, sorry.

Courses played by pools, as follows:

Round 1

A Franklin
B Kereiakes
C Phil Moore
D White
E Griffin
F Preston
G Hobson
H Lovers


Round 2

A Kereiakes
B Franklin
C White
D Phil Moore
E Preston
F Griffin
G Lovers
H Hobson

As has been mentioned before, if weather does not allow us to use Phil Moore, then Advanced will play Hobson and Intermediate/Rec/Juniors will move to Chalybeate.

[Jebb]

Hobson and Lover's on day 1, AWESOME!!!! (of course this means day 2 is on the pitch and putts)

[willsfc]

Fine with me :P
(Griffin isn't really a pitch and putt tho)

[Jebb]

OK, the back nine maybe with the long holes out by KOA but the front nine is pretty easy. Beautiful course nonetheless.

Preston Miller is the real pitch and putt, good place to end up when you're tired :)

[willsfc]

tired and celebrating a win, too :P
I hope alabama takes the top spot!

[jarmiller73]

The boys from Ohio are talking trash that there going to dominate the BG AMs. Let's show em what the south can do.


BYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

[willsfc]

From PDGA forums:
Time is counting down. here is the info for the players package disc.

All Adv Divisions: Innova Pro Destroyer, Discraft FLX SS Surge,Gateway Supersoft Magic,DGA Shocwave

All Int/Rec Divisions: Innova Dx Destroyer, Discraft FLX SS Surge,Gateway Supersoft Magic

All Jr Divisions: Discraft FLX SS Surge,Gateway Supersoft Magic

[scraps]

Hmmm, we got an FLX Surge last year, too. Although back then I didn't know any better. :)

[MAJ DG]

Just passing through Blowing Green today & stopped to play Basil Griffin. Winds were howling. The weather looks krappy the rest of this week. Good luck to all heading to KY ... You're going to need some :D

[Justin L]

I know Jebb had said something about Phil Moore getting bumped but this is the latest I've seen.


Doesn't matter about the weather, the TD says we will play Phil Moore, unless told otherwise during the mandatory players meeting on Firday. I can only remember 1 or 2 of these BG ams in the past 7-8 years that the weather has actually been nice.....looks like another blowing green open to me........bring it on!

The TD also said that anybody that does not check in during the mandatory Friday night meeting, needs to send him an email, fivesmalls@insightbb.com, letting him know, and check in with the course official 30 minutes before the start of the first round, or that spot will be given to the first person on a long waiting list.

[Hilltopper]

"Doesn't matter about the weather, the TD says we will play Phil Moore, unless told otherwise during the mandatory players meeting on Firday. I can only remember 1 or 2 of these BG ams in the past 7-8 years that the weather has actually been nice.....looks like another blowing green open to me........bring it on!"

Which means, in true BG fashion, that everyone will be told on Friday night that they aren't playing the courses they've been told they're going to play all week. Also I predict that they will ban all the women from the tournament. Seems to be the way they work.

Josh

[Jebb]

I beat Michael by a stroke today at Franklin from the long pads :)

We both shot down on Basil Griffin.

To be honest, I'd be a bit embarassed to be running a tourney with the shape these two courses we played today are in currently. As usual, grass isnt cut, water is up, looks like there's open construction/tree removal on some holes, etc. I know there are several courses in BG, but damn. Not a soul was out working on these issues either. We'll still have fun :)

["Tiger"]

franklin is a crap course, sorry you have to play it.

[Jebb]

I dont!

[willsfc]

I beat Michael by a stroke today at Franklin from the long pads :)

We both shot down on Basil Griffin.

To be honest, I'd be a bit embarassed to be running a tourney with the shape these two courses we played today are in currently. As usual, grass isnt cut, water is up, looks like there's open construction/tree removal on some holes, etc. I know there are several courses in BG, but damn. Not a soul was out working on these issues either. We'll still have fun :)
well hey, at least ya get a rating

["Tiger"]

and a t-shirt ;)

[Hilltopper]

Basil Griffin is always in that kind of shape. As for Franklin, that's disconcerning.

Jeremy, what's your beef with Franklin? I kind of like it.

Josh

[Hilltopper]

Oh one more thing. 2 years ago we had to play Water Works about one week after it was completed. It was a disaster! Tons of stumps throughout the fairways. You'ld throw a good drive only to see it kick 75 feet off the fairway off a stump under the basket. The course was a mud pit and it hadn't even rained much.

Josh

[drdisc]

Good luck to all DGB players. Play smart, not hard. Lay up if you are not sure. Sometimes those pars will win you stuff.

[russ3523]

Good advice, Dr. Disc! rWc3523

[willsfc]

here is a short vid i did of friday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA3kpp5Gyyc

[Justin L]

Cool stuff Will, how'd you shoot today?

The B'ham crew is half reported in. Jebb's shooting well in Novice, 2nd or 3rd card maybe. In Intermediate it's Josh, then Viktor shooting in the top 25% and myself well.....Let's just say I stopped using my DGB mini about 5 holes in because I was afraid to embarrass the club...lol.

[willsfc]

I'm doing pretty bad, haha. I mean, I'm letting Jebb beat me :O

Anyway, SeeYa at the players party tonight(?)

[Jebb]

haha, you forgot to mention I'm sitting 5 strokes out after 2 rounds Will :)

Anybody's game in the top 25 tomorrow.

[Justin L]

Well, Vik, JD and I are on the road, just passing Nashville.

We had a lot of DGB family cash. Jebb finished T10th in Rec, Jason Miller cashed, Mike D cashed in Advanced, i'm prety sure Josh Lenox did in Intermediate, I'm sure there are more, but those are the few I talked to.

When we left Blair Bose was playing in the advanced final nine. sitting in 2nd place three strokes off the lead.

[Jebb]

I went in gunning for top 20 in my division and nudged top 10. No complaints!

[scraps]

I shot +18 (Lovers), +11 (Hobson), +7 (Preston) and +11 (Griffin). Not very good but I beat over 40 people in a division I shouldn't have even been playing in. So, I'm happy enough. I met some really cool people (like Steven Kuzenski, from MN, who shared my room with me and is the host of pdga radio) and got to at least play one course I hadn't yet played (Hobson). The conditions for my first round at Lover's were MISERABLE (wind chill of 34 with gusting winds) and it really affected my round. But, oh well, I made it through all 4 rounds without DNFing and maybe next year I will be rated over 850 so I can play in my rightful division. Or maybe they will open up the Novice division (right).

But congrats to Jebb and all the other DGBers who cashed. Conspicuously absent were any female DGBers. Last year Nicki won the Int. Women's division and this year not a single woman showed up to represent DGB. So, come on Emilii, Britney, et. al. Grow a pair and sign up for next year. :)

[willsfc]

I was happy finishing T18th with (imo) 2 terrible rounds (+7 at lovers and hobson) and 2 good ones (-1 at griffin and -2 at preston)
Maybe it'll help my rating..... haha

[willsfc]

CBP Presents:
2008 Bowling Green Ams Final 9 Highlights

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f3FjudF4fVk

Enjoy!

Music by Sons of Roswell
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