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Post by RD on Jan 12, 2010 10:40:36 GMT -5
Its early yes, but this is a great event to start planning for.
Last year i think there were about 400 players.
April 9-11th
all the info is @ bgdgclub.com
there is a link to the Am's website which gets updated regularly with players pack info and side action leading up to the big weekend.
this is a great event to test your skills against AM's from all over the south and others that travel in from quite a distance
theres always a great players pack, a players party, a flymart with every disc you can think of
oh yeah, and 4 rounds of golf on some great courses
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Post by millman on Jan 23, 2010 17:03:31 GMT -5
This is the largest AM tournament in the world. You will never get a better players pack anywhere then here. Each round is also sponsered so every round you have a chance to win a prize. Space is limited so sign up early. Here's some info: www.bluegrassdiscgolf.org/BowlingGreen.htmlTHE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS @ BOWLING GREEN April 9, 10, 11, 2010 POOLS: A-ADVANCED B-ADVANCED C-ADVANCED D-ADVANCED/ADVANCED MASTERS E-INTERMEDIATE F-INTERMEDIATE G-INTERMEDIATE/ADV GM/ADV SGM/ALL WOMEN H-REC/JRS *MAX 72 PER POOL* Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday evenings 7-9pm Check in and Players Package pick up at Wah Bah's Thursday evening CanJam play at Hog Wild BBQ Friday 2pm: Round 1 sponsored by Gateway Friday Evening Manufactures Night at Knights of Columbus Hall * Meet factory reps and discuss products * BBQ Dinner provider for players * Last chance to pick up players package * Score Boards available for viewing Saturday 8am and 2pm: rounds sponsored by Vibram Saturday Night Flymart Night at Knights of Columbus Hall * Visit many disc product retailers * Score Boards available for viewing * Players Party with Ernie Small Blues Band Sunday 8am: Final Round sponsored by Innova 1pm: Final Nine (location TBA) Awards |
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Post by millman on Jan 23, 2010 17:05:56 GMT -5
Oh yeah, 7 of the 8 courses being used are sponsored by different disc golf vendors. There will be activity at these courses throughout the week. Plus Vibram is sponsoring the Sat rounds.
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Post by millman on Feb 1, 2010 14:50:43 GMT -5
THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS @ BOWLING GREEN April 9, 10, 11, 2010 To the players of 2009: Thanks for attending last year, and based on your feedback we have a few changes and additions! Back is the great players’ package: 5 disc, plus shirt, & other goodies! Back are the Round Winner Awards – each round each 4-some winner will win a disc! Back is the huge Fly Mart Saturday! Added is a BBQ dinner Friday night! New is the ability to pick up your players package anytime the week of the event! And the payout will be FAT! Complete info on schedule, courses, sponsors, and registration here: www.bluegrassdiscgolf.org/BowlingGreen.html We are limiting the number to 72 per course (all 4-somes) and only the first 500 registered prior to March 8th will get the “premium” players package, so sign up early to insure your spot in this epic event of 2010. |
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Post by Ron Pittman on Mar 7, 2010 22:29:29 GMT -5
So, who is going? RD and his brother are signed up. Anyone else?
I am working on going. Should decide by tomorrow.
RD, are you going up for a practice day?
Ron
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Post by RD on Mar 8, 2010 10:13:20 GMT -5
Ron, I wont be able to make a practice round, got something planned for every weekend up till then.
I've played all the courses enough except white park, so i hope to get that one first round and i'll get over there early friday for some practice.
This is going to be a fun one.
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Post by Ron Pittman on Mar 8, 2010 23:37:48 GMT -5
OK, I'm in. Registered tonight. Need a buddy for a day practice trip. 5 courses in one day. Not sure when.
Ron
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Post by RD on Apr 6, 2010 9:06:23 GMT -5
Ron, did you go practice last weekend?
weather is looking good, we'll see about the wind.
see ya up there
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Post by Ron Pittman on Apr 7, 2010 5:53:10 GMT -5
Yep. Last Friday we took a road trip. James, Keith, and my Ryan went. Played all 4. Great day.
Plan to go up on Friday am to play White again, get registered and then to Griffin.
Where do you start?
Ron
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Post by RD on Apr 7, 2010 9:55:12 GMT -5
I start at White, never played it so im glad to get it out of the way. i hear the ob's are brutal, how bad are they really?
My brother starts at lovers.
were heading up thursday night, really looking forward to it.
were staying at red roof. you?
RD
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Post by slowroll on Apr 7, 2010 10:25:52 GMT -5
RD, White is long, open, and always windy. Most holes are longer than you or I can drive, and while they are long, some are as narrow as 60' 350' down the fairway. I was able to place well in last years tourny mainly due to shooting near even at White while several other players took multiple strokes due to OBs. I used an Excal to divebomb 300ish' drives over and over into headwinds while my more agressive group would throw longer drives that might flip and go OB.
You obv have to go with what you know, but understand that there are several 700' or so holes that a 4 is a par, and there are a few birdie chances but most strokes players pick up out there are not so freely given back. Controlled drives with placement being the priority will serve better than just raw agression. Good Luck.
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Post by RD on Apr 7, 2010 12:10:44 GMT -5
thanks Craig, yeah the forcast is calling for windy conditions on top of what "blowing"green has already, i figured id just keep it simple and stick to par golf.
8 holes are playing OB, so thats better than ALL of them as i see in the pics, the sidewalks are EVERYwhere.
Im glad to get this one out of the way first and play the courses i know the rest of the weekend
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