First Diamond Trusted Reviewer!

[timg]

Congratulations to the The Valkyrie Kid on earning the highest reviewer honor on DGCR. Thank you for the wealth of information you've provided to the community and your dedication to the sport and reviewing.

I have created a very special TR "mini" for the diamond level that I hope you will enjoy.

Thank you again for your dedication to the site and the sport!

[timg]

A few more photos..

[The Valkyrie Kid]

A few more photos..

Golly Gee, Tim. Well, thanks. That looks great. I'll be checking my mail.

[tamahawk]

Very cool mini, and very well-deserved! Congratulations Valkyrie Kid!...:clap:

[NDABRUSH]

Ditto what tamahawk said. I really enjoy your reviews and we have similar taste and old dude arms.

[jkdisc]

it doesnt look mini

[zenbot]

Wow! It's amazing.

[DGtourist]

That's why timg is the man right there.

[Donovan]

That is incredible! Nice going timg! Congrats again Valk Kid!

[silverbullet]

thats really badass

[gcoghill]

Wow Tim -- nice!!

[srm_520]

Freakin cool! - It seriously love the look of the wood. What kind of wood is it?

Hell, I'd better it in gear - I'm only half way there!!!

[zenbot]

Freakin cool! - It seriously love the look of the wood. What kind of wood is it?



Tim's been saving chopsticks from Panda Express for several months now.

[harr0140]

Please tell me you ordered more than 1 of those because that is frickin awesome . . . .I am gunning as hard as I can to get there. I definitely will not use the wood one on the course in fact it owuld be illegal in a PDGA even because it is too big! Would it be rude to ask you to sign the back of the wood one???

[timg]

Glad you guys like it! To answer the questions that came up, the wood is maple. I had a choice of a few but thought it would look best on that. It's not hollowed out underneath so it's a solid piece and weighs about 1 pound.

I wouldn't mind signing the back if you wanted me to. I probably should have asked Valkyrie Kid if he wanted me to sign the back, I just assumed he might not want it signed.

Also, I'll order these on an as needed basis as they are really quite expensive and take around 2 weeks to come in. I went a little crazy on it since I know diamond is very tough to achieve so I wouldn't have to be handing these things out like candy :)

[JR Stengele]

That's why timg is the man right there.

Exactly!

Man I can't wait.....only five more years! :popcorn:

[bjreagh]

Awesome looking. My goal is to reach diamond status one day. Now I am extra motivated.
Nice work Timg and Valkyrie Kid!

[harr0140]

Glad you guys like it! To answer the questions that came up, the wood is maple. I had a choice of a few but thought it would look best on that. It's not hollowed out underneath so it's a solid piece and weighs about 1 pound.

I wouldn't mind signing the back if you wanted me to. I probably should have asked Valkyrie Kid if he wanted me to sign the back, I just assumed he might not want it signed.

Also, I'll order these on an as needed basis as they are really quite expensive and take around 2 weeks to come in. I went a little crazy on it since I know diamond is very tough to achieve so I wouldn't have to be handing these things out like candy :)

Maybe you will be handing them out like candy after people see the benefit. I think it is a great thing for the game and this site to offer such a cool reward. It helps build the site and it helps build the knowledge that can be garnered from the reviews. I only hope people continue to improve their reviews. Mine have certainly taken a step up in recent weeks with my long roadtrip. Some maybe consider me wordy but I am only putting in there things that I think are generally worth mentioning. I don't think there is a lot of fluff but sometimes I may talk in circles as I have been known to do!!!! All in all I just hope people step their games up, but more importantly I hope more people use the review section to review and not just read.

Maybe if you offered premium memberships as one of the stages of TR that would get more people to write better reviews. I don't think it is easy to cheat the system, because even though I have now reviewd 160 course I still have only 5 votes per review. That would take a lot of courses to reach gold or diamond level, or a ton of votes like if someone only reviewed Flip, Idlewild, Highbridge, or the often discussed Winter Park! Maybe people need more incentive, not that it needs to come out of your pocket Timg, but maybe there is some sponsorship (perhaps you could contact the private pay to play courses and see if they want to begin advertising here). Sure they can rely on their reviews, but a couple hundred $ from them could go a long ways for this site. Maybe this should be in suggestions and not here, but it was on my mind as I typed. See what I said about talking in circles I did it again!

[kirvin2]

That is awesome and an awesome trophy too.
Congrats to Valkyrie Kid and Timg. Great jobs!!!

[srm_520]

Maple was a fantastic choice. The light color really brings out the lettering. As always you do things right! Thanks for everything you do to make this site a reality.

[DGtourist]

I like bleeding out my reviews in order to enjoy this site more. Keep my % of my played courses reviewed at like 67% Now it looks like Ill have to open up the valve a little more!

[solomon.trenton]

Freakin cool! - It seriously love the look of the wood. What kind of wood is it?

Hell, I'd better it in gear - I'm only half way there!!!

hey im only like 1/5th of the way there. slow down.

but seriously that is a great prize tim, and congrats to the king of reviews.

[mashnut]

That looks really great! Now all I need to do is write enough reviews to get 388 more thumbs up and I'm there.

[Kwick]

Congrats Valk Kid. That is an awesome honor.

I'm working my way towards bronze, and look forward to reaching that goal

[zenbot]

I think this subconsciously prompted me to write another review. I had a lot of scotch that night so my recollection is foggy.

[ERicJ]

I was on a decent pace for Diamond... but harr0140 and his road trip put a bit of rocket fuel in his stats... Here's the current top five:

Pos=1077, Neg= 57, %TR= 95%, Revs= 171, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 418 / The Valkyrie Kid
Pos= 780, Neg= 43, %TR= 95%, Revs= 165, Lvl= Gold, ID=3037 / harr0140
Pos= 738, Neg= 31, %TR= 96%, Revs= 88, Lvl= Gold, ID= 519 / ERicJ
Pos= 709, Neg= 23, %TR= 97%, Revs= 77, Lvl= Gold, ID= 816 / Donovan
Pos= 708, Neg= 207, %TR= 77%, Revs= 153, Lvl= Gold, ID=1125 / Innovadude

Keep up the solid work harr0140. :)

[Jukeshoe]

Wow, it takes a lot of "work" to get Diamond status. Congrats V Kid!

That mini looks sweet!

[steven2361]

Nice work Valk kid and Timg!

[solomon.trenton]

I was on a decent pace for Diamond... but harr0140 and his road trip put a bit of rocket fuel in his stats... Here's the current top five:

Pos=1077, Neg= 57, %TR= 95%, Revs= 171, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 418 / The Valkyrie Kid
Pos= 780, Neg= 43, %TR= 95%, Revs= 165, Lvl= Gold, ID=3037 / harr0140
Pos= 738, Neg= 31, %TR= 96%, Revs= 88, Lvl= Gold, ID= 519 / ERicJ
Pos= 709, Neg= 23, %TR= 97%, Revs= 77, Lvl= Gold, ID= 816 / Donovan
Pos= 708, Neg= 207, %TR= 77%, Revs= 153, Lvl= Gold, ID=1125 / Innovadude

Keep up the solid work harr0140. :)
do i sense a hint of animosity:p

[srm_520]

I was on a decent pace for Diamond... but harr0140 and his road trip put a bit of rocket fuel in his stats... Here's the current top five:

Pos=1077, Neg= 57, %TR= 95%, Revs= 171, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 418 / The Valkyrie Kid
Pos= 780, Neg= 43, %TR= 95%, Revs= 165, Lvl= Gold, ID=3037 / harr0140
Pos= 738, Neg= 31, %TR= 96%, Revs= 88, Lvl= Gold, ID= 519 / ERicJ
Pos= 709, Neg= 23, %TR= 97%, Revs= 77, Lvl= Gold, ID= 816 / Donovan
Pos= 708, Neg= 207, %TR= 77%, Revs= 153, Lvl= Gold, ID=1125 / Innovadude

Keep up the solid work harr0140. :)

DGTourist is right there too with 702 votes. Bit of separation with the rest of us though. :o

[DGtourist]

DGTourist is right there too with 702 votes. Bit of separation with the rest of us though. :o

I wonder how my stats would be if I didn't take a four month break to find a job. Oh well.

[volklgirl]

Mad props to The Valkyrie Kid!! http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/party/party0019.gif

Tim, that mini is stunning! Nice choice.

[ERicJ]

do i sense a hint of animosity:p
Not at all. harr0140 does a bang up job with his reviews.
(well... with the exception of that 2-hole'er he posted that time.)

[jedwards]

That thing is pretty sweet.......but you all can keep your fancy schmancy minis -- I have in my possession the coolest ERicJ mini on the market :hfive:

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz34/jedwards_01/EJ_Mini.jpg?t=1264536946

[DiscJunkie]

Very nice, TimG.
Congrats, Valkyrie Kid.
I'm working to get my Bronze status back, so I know how hard you worked to get to that level.
Hat's off!!

[ERicJ]

That thing is pretty sweet.......but you all can keep your fancy schmancy minis -- I have in my possession the coolest ERicJ mini on the market :hfive:

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz34/jedwards_01/EJ_Mini.jpg?t=1264536946

Credit goes to jedwards for the initial artwork there. Then about a billion hours of behind the scenes work by my awesome wife to organize a surprise birthday party for me. She got 30 or so of my friends to show up for a round of night golf (doubles tourney) at our local course. She had glow sticks, mini LEDS, packs of discs pre-prepared for the non-discsers, food, drinks, trophies, and these custom made minis for everyone in a variety of colors including some glow ones. It was really cool. :D

[harr0140]

The best part about that mini is the lego man with the disc in his hand. If only my parents would have bought the disc golf lego man kit when I was a kid I would have always wanted to be like the lego man and I would have found this sport earlier. Instead I find myself trying to fly through space in my lego spacecraft. Hey it could be worse I suppose I could have some dumbass parents who pretended to send me into space in a balloon! Thats gonna be one messed up kid in the future if he isnt already messed up enough.

[ERicJ]

The best part about that mini is the lego man with the disc in his hand.

Original jedwards work:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q193/ejubin/indy_lego_discer.jpg
Nice touch of detail is that it's actually an Innova DISCarrier bag, which is what I use.

Sorry Tim
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q193/ejubin/threadjack.gif

[SpringDgLover]

Credit goes to jedwards for the initial artwork there. Then about a billion hours of behind the scenes work by my awesome wife to organize a surprise birthday party for me. She got 30 or so of my friends to show up for a round of night golf (doubles tourney) at our local course. She had glow sticks, mini LEDS, packs of discs pre-prepared for the non-discsers, food, drinks, trophies, and these custom made minis for everyone in a variety of colors including some glow ones. It was really cool. :D

Im gonna go ahead and say Jessica is a keeper. Damn if my wife brought me home a store bought Ice Cream cake id be freaking out. Seriously, that might be the baddest birthday party I've ever heard of.

[solomon.trenton]

Credit goes to jedwards for the initial artwork there. Then about a billion hours of behind the scenes work by my awesome wife to organize a surprise birthday party for me. She got 30 or so of my friends to show up for a round of night golf (doubles tourney) at our local course. She had glow sticks, mini LEDS, packs of discs pre-prepared for the non-discsers, food, drinks, trophies, and these custom made minis for everyone in a variety of colors including some glow ones. It was really cool. :D

wow, i have to make some hints for my wife.

[gcrussell4]

Credit goes to jedwards for the initial artwork there. Then about a billion hours of behind the scenes work by my awesome wife to organize a surprise birthday party for me. She got 30 or so of my friends to show up for a round of night golf (doubles tourney) at our local course. She had glow sticks, mini LEDS, packs of discs pre-prepared for the non-discsers, food, drinks, trophies, and these custom made minis for everyone in a variety of colors including some glow ones. It was really cool. :D

And then she went on to win the tournament!!!

[ERicJ]

And then she went on to win the tournament!!!
... says her doubles partner very slyly. ;)

[The Valkyrie Kid]

Congratulations to the The Valkyrie Kid on earning the highest reviewer honor on DGCR. Thank you for the wealth of information you've provided to the community and your dedication to the sport and reviewing.

I have created a very special TR "mini" for the diamond level that I hope you will enjoy.

Thank you again for your dedication to the site and the sport!

TMG

Thanks I recieved the wooden "Diamond Level Reviewer" disc today in the mail yesterday. It surely is a pretty thing. I couldn't wait to try it out. So this morning I headed down to Riverside (my home course) to give it a throw. It's kind of hard to grip having no lip. I was probably only getting maybe 75 foot out of it. It didn't work much better as a putter. I had no accuracy at all. Fortunately, I didn't hit any trees but that's mostly because I couldn't throw it all the way to the trees.

I guess now I'll retire it and hang it on my wall along with a couple of plaques of little league baseball teams I coached and a couple from high school state football games I officiated.

Thanks again Tim for this site and all you do. I'm happy to be a part of it.

[Miller]

TMG

Thanks I recieved the wooden "Diamond Level Reviewer" disc today in the mail yesterday. It surely is a pretty thing. I couldn't wait to try it out. So this morning I headed down to Riverside (my home course) to give it a throw. It's kind of hard to grip having no lip. I was probably only getting maybe 75 foot out of it. It didn't work much better as a putter. I had no accuracy at all. Fortunately, I didn't hit any trees but that's mostly because I couldn't throw it all the way to the trees.

I guess now I'll retire it and hang it on my wall along with a couple of plaques of little league baseball teams I coached and a couple from high school state football games I officiated.

Thanks again Tim for this site and all you do. I'm happy to be a part of it.
I thought you were going to tell us you threw it into the water. :D

[harr0140]

Wouldnt it be something to get a cubby ace with the diamond TR mini (that isnt really a mini).

Hey its a floater too, no need to carry a dragon anymore!

[howardb]

Awesome....Kudos guys...great work!!:clap:

[cc0049]

That looks sweet! If I ever get to diamond level, I'll have to see if I can get another red and green mini...I've lost them both now. I still have my blue one for gold though! It would be cool to have the hole collections, like pictured. Something to shoot for.

[skinner21]

I am really impressed with that "mini". both timg and the valkyrie kid are kick ass.

[NothinButChing]

discs dont do it justice

[humchris85]

That is beutifull. I still have a few more reviews to go before I can get my hands on one of those.

[BrotherDave]

One day, you will be mine. Oh yes. You will be mine.

[prerube]

BrotherDave, Solomon.Trenton, and I are all reaching for the gold,
Too bad The Valkyrie kid cheated to beat us to diamond, did you know he is also Marty McFly, Zenbot, mashnut, 80playedin10states, Leppard, and TimG? :)

[ERicJ]

Happily just became member number five of the Diamond club. :D

In good company:
Pos=2659, Neg= 201, %TR= 93%, Revs= 478, Lvl=Diamond, ID=4475 / mashnut
Pos=2117, Neg= 145, %TR= 94%, Revs= 338, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 418 / The Valkyrie Kid
Pos=1747, Neg= 101, %TR= 95%, Revs= 280, Lvl=Diamond, ID=3037 / harr0140
Pos=1533, Neg= 49, %TR= 97%, Revs= 184, Lvl= Gold, ID= 816 / Donovan
Pos=1311, Neg= 51, %TR= 96%, Revs= 135, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 519 / ERicJ
Pos=1238, Neg= 72, %TR= 95%, Revs= 144, Lvl=Diamond, ID=2914 / optidiscic
Pos=1213, Neg= 35, %TR= 97%, Revs= 138, Lvl= Gold, ID= 356 / JR Stengele
Pos=1102, Neg= 83, %TR= 93%, Revs= 213, Lvl= Gold, ID=2481 / swatso
Pos= 965, Neg= 128, %TR= 88%, Revs= 174, Lvl= Gold, ID=1330 / bjreagh
Pos= 958, Neg= 110, %TR= 90%, Revs= 123, Lvl= Gold, ID=7797 / cefire
Pos= 946, Neg= 24, %TR= 98%, Revs= 96, Lvl= Gold, ID=2596 / srm_520
Pos= 944, Neg= 60, %TR= 94%, Revs= 112, Lvl= Gold, ID= 74 / Olorin
Pos= 895, Neg= 28, %TR= 97%, Revs= 106, Lvl= Gold, ID= 473 / DGtourist
Pos= 876, Neg= 306, %TR= 74%, Revs= 164, Lvl= Gold, ID=1125 / Innovadude
Pos= 866, Neg= 89, %TR= 91%, Revs= 157, Lvl= Gold, ID=4003 / sillybizz
Pos= 861, Neg= 55, %TR= 94%, Revs= 128, Lvl= Gold, ID=3797 / tallpaul
Pos= 839, Neg= 56, %TR= 94%, Revs= 100, Lvl= Gold, ID= 458 / heelboycraig
Pos= 796, Neg= 50, %TR= 94%, Revs= 147, Lvl= Gold, ID=11862 / GoodDriveBadPutt
Pos= 730, Neg= 24, %TR= 97%, Revs= 76, Lvl= Gold, ID= 706 / Texconsinite
Pos= 718, Neg= 52, %TR= 93%, Revs= 99, Lvl= Gold, ID=3124 / DSCJNKY
Pos= 704, Neg= 37, %TR= 95%, Revs= 59, Lvl= Gold, ID=2689 / solomon.trenton
Pos= 697, Neg= 20, %TR= 97%, Revs= 86, Lvl= Gold, ID=9454 / Jukeshoe
Pos= 686, Neg= 120, %TR= 85%, Revs= 117, Lvl= Gold, ID= 186 / prerube
Pos= 671, Neg= 41, %TR= 94%, Revs= 110, Lvl= Gold, ID=1910 / #19325
Pos= 650, Neg= 45, %TR= 94%, Revs= 63, Lvl= Gold, ID=3076 / BrotherDave
Pos= 624, Neg= 20, %TR= 97%, Revs= 67, Lvl= Gold, ID= 174 / jaymon1
Pos= 596, Neg= 96, %TR= 86%, Revs= 96, Lvl= Gold, ID= 574 / ZMan44
Pos= 577, Neg= 68, %TR= 89%, Revs= 103, Lvl= Gold, ID=3515 / Roc1Time
Pos= 548, Neg= 48, %TR= 92%, Revs= 80, Lvl= Gold, ID=2247 / superberry
Pos= 545, Neg= 21, %TR= 96%, Revs= 81, Lvl= Gold, ID=2675 / AdamH
Pos= 539, Neg= 19, %TR= 97%, Revs= 69, Lvl= Gold, ID=2202 / craigd
Pos= 518, Neg= 21, %TR= 96%, Revs= 54, Lvl= Gold, ID=8922 / Danger
Pos= 507, Neg= 21, %TR= 96%, Revs= 55, Lvl= Gold, ID= 1 / timg
Pos= 505, Neg= 30, %TR= 94%, Revs= 49, Lvl= Gold, ID=1425 / cc0049
Pos= 502, Neg= 13, %TR= 97%, Revs= 56, Lvl= Gold, ID=8873 / bcr123psu
Pos= 497, Neg= 36, %TR= 93%, Revs= 64, Lvl= Gold, ID= 899 / Doktor John
Pos= 480, Neg= 8, %TR= 98%, Revs= 47, Lvl= Gold, ID=1401 / tamahawk
Pos= 479, Neg= 65, %TR= 88%, Revs= 82, Lvl= Gold, ID=3887 / sloppydisc
Pos= 469, Neg= 26, %TR= 95%, Revs= 48, Lvl= Gold, ID= 58 / Three Putt
Pos= 464, Neg= 87, %TR= 84%, Revs= 55, Lvl= Gold, ID= 829 / 164StarValkyrie
Pos= 450, Neg= 25, %TR= 95%, Revs= 37, Lvl= Gold, ID=1422 / t i m
Pos= 447, Neg= 18, %TR= 96%, Revs= 40, Lvl= Gold, ID= 481 / gwillim
Pos= 442, Neg= 131, %TR= 77%, Revs= 76, Lvl= Gold, ID= 799 / denny ritner
Pos= 441, Neg= 19, %TR= 96%, Revs= 49, Lvl= Gold, ID=2603 / Hamilton
Pos= 430, Neg= 169, %TR= 72%, Revs= 85, Lvl= Gold, ID= 230 / FoleyT
Pos= 430, Neg= 40, %TR= 91%, Revs= 41, Lvl= Gold, ID=1936 / volklgirl
Pos= 429, Neg= 64, %TR= 87%, Revs= 65, Lvl= Gold, ID=1361 / sidewinding
Pos= 418, Neg= 57, %TR= 88%, Revs= 39, Lvl= Gold, ID=1582 / tomjulio
Pos= 418, Neg= 12, %TR= 97%, Revs= 85, Lvl= Gold, ID=3145 / scarpfish
Pos= 396, Neg= 8, %TR= 98%, Revs= 56, Lvl= Gold, ID= 922 / bazkitcase5
Pos= 388, Neg= 50, %TR= 89%, Revs= 37, Lvl= Gold, ID=3247 / craigg
Pos= 386, Neg= 5, %TR= 99%, Revs= 44, Lvl= Gold, ID=7842 / RussMB
Pos= 382, Neg= 26, %TR= 94%, Revs= 82, Lvl= Gold, ID=3501 / hognosesucker
Pos= 380, Neg= 31, %TR= 92%, Revs= 43, Lvl= Gold, ID= 305 / jdawg24
Pos= 378, Neg= 41, %TR= 90%, Revs= 56, Lvl= Gold, ID=1774 / roadtripstuff
Pos= 378, Neg= 40, %TR= 90%, Revs= 58, Lvl= Gold, ID= 29 / martinb
Pos= 370, Neg= 28, %TR= 93%, Revs= 46, Lvl= Gold, ID= 772 / JHern
Pos= 364, Neg= 25, %TR= 94%, Revs= 52, Lvl= Gold, ID=4708 / tistoude
Pos= 360, Neg= 22, %TR= 94%, Revs= 33, Lvl= Silver, ID=9209 / JMONEY
Pos= 358, Neg= 50, %TR= 88%, Revs= 57, Lvl= Gold, ID=4604 / billnchristy
Pos= 358, Neg= 26, %TR= 93%, Revs= 59, Lvl= Gold, ID=2135 / TalbotTrojan
Pos= 357, Neg= 33, %TR= 92%, Revs= 73, Lvl= Gold, ID=2357 / forehandfranz

[solomon.trenton]

congrats dude! how did you get that code?

[ERicJ]

how did you get that code?
It's a script I wrote that I run from time to time to check out where I stand in the grand TR scheme of things.

[sillybizz]

The top 15 is dominated by us Washington State boys, just saying! :D

[Jukeshoe]

Congrats Eric! :clap: :cool:


Man, people need to start up'ing Donovan's reviews so he gets enough unique voters. He also deserves the Diamond medal, imho. :thmbup:

[mashnut]

Nice work Eric!

[solomon.trenton]

It's a script I wrote that I run from time to time to check out where I stand in the grand TR scheme of things.
can you share it?
The top 15 is dominated by us Washington State boys, just saying! :D

21st place with only 59 reviews!

[mashnut]

The top 15 is dominated by us Washington State boys, just saying! :D

The Midwest is well represented too. :thmbup:

[sillybizz]

It's because the courses are so crappy around us (Chicago, Seattle for example) that we have to find others to play, LOL! :p

Hoping my buddies Cefire and Jr Stengele get to diamond soon. Congrats Eric! I've got about 150 votes till 1000 and about 150 unique voters to go. :)

[bcr123psu]

Good job Eric!!!! Congrats!!!

[harr0140]

Welcome to the club buddy . . . may you be showered with gifts and may all your wildest dreams will come true!

[mashnut]

And may all your road trips be warm and sunny :D

[B3NDER]

Man that is SWEEEEET. Congrats Valkyrie Kid.

[mashnut]

Man that is SWEEEEET. Congrats Valkyrie Kid.

Check the dates, the op was a long time ago when the Valkyrie Kid was the first diamond, now ERicj is the 5th. :)

[B3NDER]

Oops, I just saw that a few people have posted in the last day or so, I didn't look at the original post date.

Congrats to all 5 of you!

[Chain Wrangler]

Way to go Eric...congrats!!

[Olorin]

Awesome ERic! It couldn't happen to a better guy. I've been watching your profile too for a looong time and I know I join you when I say "it's about time!" Well deserved!! :hfive:

[mashnut]

It has been a while, those unique voters definitely seem to be the holdup.

[Brall]

too bad there isn't an achievement for how many reviews you've voted on

i think i might be the biggest participant for the amount of votes for all of you diamond levels :)

Congo~Rats Eric!

[Jukeshoe]

Gotta travel in different regions, I think, to even have a chance.

I think that's a brilliant part of the equation, though, because it makes it more likely that the Diamond reviewers have seen courses in many different styles and terrain types.

[JR Stengele]

too bad there isn't an achievement for how many reviews you've voted on

i think i might be the biggest participant for the amount of votes for all of you diamond levels :)

Congo~Rats Eric!

Feel free to participate on my reviews... :)

[JR Stengele]

Gotta travel in different regions, I think, to even have a chance.

I think that's a brilliant part of the equation, though, because it makes it more likely that the Diamond reviewers have seen courses in many different styles and terrain types.

I too agree with this part even if I am yet to get there. It is all about playing in different regions which I am currently working on. Looking forward to playing on the east coast a little this summer. GA, SC and maybe Alabama. :popcorn: As far a westcoast, I seem to have that region down.

[Brall]

Feel free to participate on my reviews... :)

lol, likewise monsieur

[JR Stengele]

^ :thmbup:

[mashnut]

And now Olorin has joined the diamond club, definitely someone who deserves it!

[solomon.trenton]

and with the fewest votes yet at 1011!

[solomon.trenton]

now quite making it to diamond everyone I want a chance at the awesome wood trophy!

[mashnut]

and with the fewest votes yet at 1011!

It probably helps that he's been an active reviewer for a long time and got votes from other early members as well as more recent ones.

[Jukeshoe]

Congrats, Olorin!!! :clap:

[BrotherDave]

Yeah, Olorin is a reviewing god around NC. Well deserved accolades.

[JR Stengele]

Congrats Olorin. Well deserved.

[solomon.trenton]

It probably helps that he's been an active reviewer for a long time and got votes from other early members as well as more recent ones.

and he has played all over. either way great job buddy:thmbup:

[bcr123psu]

'Gratz Olorin :thmbup:

[sillybizz]

Excellent work! :)

[NDABRUSH]

Well done, ya freaking addicts. :)

[Brall]

GratZ Man!

[billnchristy]

Congrats!

I just noticed I made gold...woot!

[jaymon1]

Yes, congrats Olorin! I doubt anyone puts as much thought and effort into each of their reviews as The Wizard. The effort has served many of us around the country well, and we are grateful.

[Brall]

olorin, your inbox is full

[sillybizz]

Time to upgrade to a premium membership! :)

[Connor Jones]

Gratz to all of you course fiends :| Not even at bronze yet :(

[JR Stengele]

Holy crap...just saw I am now part of the elite diamond club! Yeah me. :hfive: Lucky #7!

[sillybizz]

Congrats buddy! I'll see you soon so you can brag. :p

[harr0140]

Holy crap...just saw I am now part of the elite diamond club! Yeah me. :hfive: Lucky #7!

How is that possible when you "created" elite diamond club . . . congratulations!!!

EricJ, Olorin, JR Stengele, soon to be Donovan and sillybizz????

[sillybizz]

How is that possible when you "created" elite diamond club . . . congratulations!!!

EricJ, Olorin, JR Stengele, soon to be Donovan and sillybizz????

Donovan for sure, me not sure about that one. I'm getting Montana next month and California next year as new states and that would only jump me up to 7 states played. I might get NC and for sure more Georgia and SC. Although I consider myself one of the four masters of the Northwest (along with Cefire, JR Stengele and The Valkyrie Kid) I'm afraid I'll need to be closer to 2000 votes than 1000. I'm known as the king for reviewing courses no ones cares about, lol. Cefire is very close, a few more reviews and he will have 1000 thumbs up. Also he has played in 30 something states and numerous countries. He's a bit busy these days but I think he might be next.

[JR Stengele]

How is that possible when you "created" elite diamond club . . . congratulations!!!

EricJ, Olorin, JR Stengele, soon to be Donovan and sillybizz????

I was so excited to finally move from the gold level I had to. Surprised you all hadn't already created it already. It is a small club but a good one. :)

[JR Stengele]

Donovan for sure, me not sure about that one. I'm getting Montana next month and California next year as new states and that would only jump me up to 7 states played. I might get NC and for sure more Georgia and SC. Although I consider myself one of the four masters of the Northwest (along with Cefire, JR Stengele and The Valkyrie Kid) I'm afraid I'll need to be closer to 2000 votes than 1000. I'm known as the king for reviewing courses no ones cares about, lol. Cefire is very close, a few more reviews and he will have 1000 thumbs up. Also he has played in 30 something states and numerous countries. He's a bit busy these days but I think he might be next.

You ARE the king of 2 disc and under courses and I love you for it. Somebody has to hit em all, especially some of the jewels you've found here in the NW! ;)

Keep on keeping on and you'll get there. Too bad you have to drive a full day or fly these days to get a course though. :doh:

I'll be watchin :popcorn:

[mashnut]

Congrats JR, another deserving addition to the diamond club. I'm a little jealous of you guys that get in on quality rather than quantity, I think it took me 300 reviews to get diamond. :p

[Connor Jones]

Holy crap...just saw I am now part of the elite diamond club! Yeah me. :hfive: Lucky #7!

WAS I THE VOTE THAT PUSHED YOU OVER :D?

I wish I could know for sure...:(

[Brall]

GratZ JR!

and LOL @mashnut

[Olorin]

Many thanks to one and all who offered congratulations! This made my day. It's very gratifying to know that all the time I put into my reviews has been helpful.

Still looking for Donovan and Swatso to be in the club too. I'd like to issue a call to all DGCR members-- if you haven't checked out their reviews please do so.

It's also great to see newer reviewers like Brall cranking out quality work too.

And I'm still looking for day when Dave242 leaps right to Diamond.

[mashnut]

I did an update on the diamond page of the TR stats spreadsheet, check out how the diamond reviewers compare. There are some interesting similarities and differences.

[JR Stengele]

Nice! Interesting stats.

[sillybizz]

Thanks for doing those stats too, Mashnut! I love looking at them all the time because I am a nerd. :)

[NDABRUSH]

I think we are all Disc Golf nerds.... pretty much.

[solomon.trenton]

Are we still doing wooden minis for diamond?

[JR Stengele]

Hope so. :)

Maybe top 10? ;)

[ZMan44]

I know my buddy bjreagh is close. He has over 900 positives. He and I travel together a lot. I may make it one day, but my reviews tend to be polarizing. I have found that after playing so many great courses around the country that my standards have changed a lot. I know bjreagh took a good ripping when he reviewed Blue Ribbon Pines, and as soon as I review it, I expect the same. Congrats to all of you guys who stand up to Home Boy Bias everywhere and speak the truth. The Diamond Club is truly a list of great reviewers and have all faced their share of HBB: our interesting DGCR dynamic. It makes me somewhat proud everytime I filter a course's reviews by TR and see the rating drop ever so slightly. It lets me know we're doing our job well. Cheers and congrats to Eric, Olorin, and JR...great work by all.

ps. I have been around the site so long, I remember when the forums had about 40 active posters. The site has definitely flourished, so Tim deserves a round of applause as well.

[ERicJ]

Wow... two more Diamonds in a week. When it rains it pours! Congrats guys. :)

Pos=2696, Neg= 203, %TR= 93%, Revs= 481, Lvl=Diamond, ID=4475 / mashnut
Pos=2120, Neg= 145, %TR= 94%, Revs= 338, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 418 / The Valkyrie Kid
Pos=1751, Neg= 102, %TR= 94%, Revs= 280, Lvl=Diamond, ID=3037 / harr0140
Pos=1545, Neg= 49, %TR= 97%, Revs= 184, Lvl= Gold, ID= 816 / Donovan
Pos=1341, Neg= 35, %TR= 97%, Revs= 138, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 356 / JR Stengele
Pos=1312, Neg= 51, %TR= 96%, Revs= 138, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 519 / ERicJ
Pos=1242, Neg= 76, %TR= 94%, Revs= 145, Lvl=Diamond, ID=2914 / optidiscic
Pos=1110, Neg= 88, %TR= 93%, Revs= 213, Lvl= Gold, ID=2481 / swatso
Pos=1051, Neg= 63, %TR= 94%, Revs= 112, Lvl=Diamond, ID= 74 / Olorin
Pos= 968, Neg= 129, %TR= 88%, Revs= 174, Lvl= Gold, ID=1330 / bjreagh
Pos= 965, Neg= 112, %TR= 90%, Revs= 123, Lvl= Gold, ID=7797 / cefire
Pos= 947, Neg= 24, %TR= 98%, Revs= 96, Lvl= Gold, ID=2596 / srm_520
Pos= 897, Neg= 28, %TR= 97%, Revs= 106, Lvl= Gold, ID= 473 / DGtourist
Pos= 876, Neg= 306, %TR= 74%, Revs= 164, Lvl= Gold, ID=1125 / Innovadude
Pos= 870, Neg= 90, %TR= 91%, Revs= 157, Lvl= Gold, ID=4003 / sillybizz
Pos= 862, Neg= 55, %TR= 94%, Revs= 128, Lvl= Gold, ID=3797 / tallpaul
Pos= 842, Neg= 58, %TR= 94%, Revs= 101, Lvl= Gold, ID= 458 / heelboycraig
Pos= 809, Neg= 50, %TR= 94%, Revs= 149, Lvl= Gold, ID=11862 / GoodDriveBadPutt
Pos= 734, Neg= 52, %TR= 93%, Revs= 101, Lvl= Gold, ID=3124 / DSCJNKY
Pos= 731, Neg= 24, %TR= 97%, Revs= 76, Lvl= Gold, ID= 706 / Texconsinite
Pos= 709, Neg= 37, %TR= 95%, Revs= 60, Lvl= Gold, ID=2689 / solomon.trenton
Pos= 700, Neg= 20, %TR= 97%, Revs= 86, Lvl= Gold, ID=9454 / Jukeshoe
Pos= 692, Neg= 121, %TR= 85%, Revs= 117, Lvl= Gold, ID= 186 / prerube
Pos= 677, Neg= 41, %TR= 94%, Revs= 111, Lvl= Gold, ID=1910 / #19325
Pos= 650, Neg= 45, %TR= 94%, Revs= 63, Lvl= Gold, ID=3076 / BrotherDave
Pos= 625, Neg= 23, %TR= 96%, Revs= 67, Lvl= Gold, ID= 174 / jaymon1
Pos= 598, Neg= 97, %TR= 86%, Revs= 96, Lvl= Gold, ID= 574 / ZMan44
Pos= 583, Neg= 71, %TR= 89%, Revs= 103, Lvl= Gold, ID=3515 / Roc1Time
Pos= 549, Neg= 49, %TR= 92%, Revs= 80, Lvl= Gold, ID=2247 / superberry
Pos= 546, Neg= 21, %TR= 96%, Revs= 81, Lvl= Gold, ID=2675 / AdamH
Pos= 539, Neg= 20, %TR= 96%, Revs= 69, Lvl= Gold, ID=2202 / craigd
Pos= 520, Neg= 21, %TR= 96%, Revs= 54, Lvl= Gold, ID=8922 / Danger
Pos= 507, Neg= 21, %TR= 96%, Revs= 55, Lvl= Gold, ID= 1 / timg
Pos= 505, Neg= 30, %TR= 94%, Revs= 49, Lvl= Gold, ID=1425 / cc0049
Pos= 505, Neg= 13, %TR= 97%, Revs= 56, Lvl= Gold, ID=8873 / bcr123psu
Pos= 497, Neg= 36, %TR= 93%, Revs= 64, Lvl= Gold, ID= 899 / Doktor John
Pos= 484, Neg= 66, %TR= 88%, Revs= 82, Lvl= Gold, ID=3887 / sloppydisc
Pos= 481, Neg= 9, %TR= 98%, Revs= 47, Lvl= Gold, ID=1401 / tamahawk
Pos= 471, Neg= 26, %TR= 95%, Revs= 48, Lvl= Gold, ID= 58 / Three Putt
Pos= 464, Neg= 87, %TR= 84%, Revs= 55, Lvl= Gold, ID= 829 / 164StarValkyrie
Pos= 455, Neg= 25, %TR= 95%, Revs= 37, Lvl= Gold, ID=1422 / t i m
Pos= 447, Neg= 18, %TR= 96%, Revs= 40, Lvl= Gold, ID= 481 / gwillim
Pos= 442, Neg= 131, %TR= 77%, Revs= 76, Lvl= Gold, ID= 799 / denny ritner
Pos= 441, Neg= 19, %TR= 96%, Revs= 49, Lvl= Gold, ID=2603 / Hamilton
Pos= 430, Neg= 170, %TR= 72%, Revs= 85, Lvl= Gold, ID= 230 / FoleyT
Pos= 430, Neg= 64, %TR= 87%, Revs= 65, Lvl= Gold, ID=1361 / sidewinding
Pos= 430, Neg= 40, %TR= 91%, Revs= 41, Lvl= Gold, ID=1936 / volklgirl
Pos= 419, Neg= 12, %TR= 97%, Revs= 85, Lvl= Gold, ID=3145 / scarpfish
Pos= 418, Neg= 57, %TR= 88%, Revs= 39, Lvl= Gold, ID=1582 / tomjulio
Pos= 396, Neg= 9, %TR= 98%, Revs= 56, Lvl= Gold, ID= 922 / bazkitcase5
Pos= 388, Neg= 50, %TR= 89%, Revs= 37, Lvl= Gold, ID=3247 / craigg
Pos= 387, Neg= 5, %TR= 99%, Revs= 44, Lvl= Gold, ID=7842 / RussMB
Pos= 383, Neg= 26, %TR= 94%, Revs= 83, Lvl= Gold, ID=3501 / hognosesucker
Pos= 382, Neg= 32, %TR= 92%, Revs= 43, Lvl= Gold, ID= 305 / jdawg24
Pos= 381, Neg= 41, %TR= 90%, Revs= 56, Lvl= Gold, ID=1774 / roadtripstuff
Pos= 378, Neg= 40, %TR= 90%, Revs= 58, Lvl= Gold, ID= 29 / martinb
Pos= 372, Neg= 29, %TR= 93%, Revs= 47, Lvl= Gold, ID= 772 / JHern
Pos= 366, Neg= 50, %TR= 88%, Revs= 58, Lvl= Gold, ID=4604 / billnchristy
Pos= 366, Neg= 26, %TR= 93%, Revs= 52, Lvl= Gold, ID=4708 / tistoude
Pos= 360, Neg= 22, %TR= 94%, Revs= 33, Lvl= Silver, ID=9209 / JMONEY
Pos= 358, Neg= 34, %TR= 91%, Revs= 73, Lvl= Gold, ID=2357 / forehandfranz
Pos= 358, Neg= 26, %TR= 93%, Revs= 59, Lvl= Gold, ID=2135 / TalbotTrojan

[Brall]

The site has definitely flourished, so Tim deserves a round of applause as well.

Go Timg :hfive:

[JMONEY]

I remember when the Valkyrie kid reached diamond and thought it would be a while before someone joined him...you guys have been plugging away. Congrats to all the new diamonds out there.:thmbup:

[srm_520]

Wow! Jump back on the forum for the first time in a while and BAM! It's like everyone is Diamond reviewer now! Good work to all of you - it is well deserved! I'm just happy to say that I'm about to play my first round today since having my shoulder done back in May - so life is good all around. :)

[snappyfingers]

I'm just happy to say that I'm about to play my first round today since having my shoulder done back in May - so life is good all around. :)


:hfive: :thmbup:

[Olorin]

bjreagh (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=1330) has also just joined the Diamond club! I was on my way to toss you a few thumbs up and was pleased to see that shiny diamond! Well done, sir!! :hfive:

[mashnut]

bjreagh (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=1330) has also just joined the Diamond club! I was on my way to toss you a few thumbs up and was pleased to see that shiny diamond! Well done, sir!! :hfive:

Wow, I can't believe how quickly we're adding to the diamond club, congrats bj!

[bcr123psu]

WOW! Gratz!

[solomon.trenton]

Tim is going to go broke with all the recent additions to the wooden discs. Im still on pace to become the first Diamond reviewer from the Northeast though:hfive:

[sillybizz]

I'm on pace to be the 4th Diamond from the Northwest.

[optidiscic]

I never got any discs.....I must be the outlaw diamond reviewer

[solomon.trenton]

I never got any discs.....I must be the outlaw diamond reviewer

when did you make it? maybe timg can clear it up and we can know if the wooden discs are still on

[optidiscic]

when did you make it? maybe timg can clear it up and we can know if the wooden discs are still on

nah its ok I wouldve wanted the 1st run ones...but the new ones are too flippy and POS :p

[harr0140]

I got mine . . . at the time when I was the third Diamond TR I am not sure how many Tim planned to make . . . although I doubt he would have expected 5 more diamond TR's since then.

[timg]

You have to request them but at this point, I can't afford to buy them for the people that have made it. Each of those costs like $40 shipped and I don't have the spare $200 or whatever it is for the latest batch of diamond reviewers.

[optidiscic]

Tim I don't really need one.....I would've been more persistent about it in the past if I did. The site has given me more fun and info than I imagined and thats enough for me

[timg]

I know it's not as fun, but if you guys want one I can cover some of the cost if you want to spend a few bucks to get one. I never really thought that many people would make it... at least not in a burst like that.

[Jukeshoe]

*angry mob forms at timg's doorstep*

;)

[BrotherDave]

*Optidisc gets package from timg, gets excited and opens it up*

*sees styrofoam plate with "DGCR Diamon Reeviewer, Optidickit" spelled in macaroni on it*

[harr0140]

I know it's not as fun, but if you guys want one I can cover some of the cost if you want to spend a few bucks to get one. I never really thought that many people would make it... at least not in a burst like that.

If I was just getting mine I would totally spend the $40 for one . . . in fact, if I send you $40 timg you can use it to pay for one for the new guys . . . Pay it Forward!

[optidiscic]

*Optidisc gets package from timg, gets excited and opens it up*

*sees styrofoam plate with "DGCR Diamon Reeviewer, Optidickit" spelled in macaroni on it*

haha :thmbup:

damn 12x crap

[sillybizz]

Is Swatso a new Diamond?

[mashnut]

Yup, congrats #9!

[NDABRUSH]

I noticed that earlier but thought it must have happened on a day that I don't have access to a computer. Congrats!!! Who will be #10?

[mashnut]

My bet is still on Donovan to get it sooner rather than later.

[bcr123psu]

Nice work Swatso!

[JR Stengele]

Congrats Swatso!

Who will be the last reviewer to make the top 10? One spot left to make it... Donovan?

[sillybizz]

Now he is cool enough to join the social group. :|

[swatso]

Thanks all - especially to whomever the random 200th voter happened to be! :thmbup:

[Jukeshoe]

Congrats, Swatsy! :thmbup: :hfive: :clap: :cool:

[solomon.trenton]

very cool!

[srm_520]

Crap, I had better get a move on!

Congrats man, very well done.

[JR Stengele]

^ You, Donovan, and cefire are going to turn diamond at any moment. Just keep up the good reviews as all three of you are worthy and we'd be lucky to have you in the EDRC. :)

[srm_520]

^ You, Donovan, and cefire are going to turn diamond at any moment. Just keep up the good reviews as all three of you are worthy and we'd be lucky to have you in the EDRC. :)

Thank you kind sir.

And just like that, (and no it wasn't anyone I knew) I'm over a grand and now just waiting on the 200. So close and yet so far away... :)

[AdamH]

Dave242 needs less than 200 thumbs up to go straight to diamond, but he hasn't written a new review since March.

[mashnut]

Dave242 needs less than 200 thumbs up to go straight to diamond, but he hasn't written a new review since March.

I think you misunderstand the qualifications. Your negatives can't be more than 40% of your positives, so he's got a ways to go.

[timg]

Actually, he needs around 1500 assuming nobody else give him a thumbs down.

[JR Stengele]

Actually, he needs around 1500 assuming nobody else give him a thumbs down.

:eek:

[bcr123psu]

It's a shame because dave242 has contributed so many quality reviews and it seems that he gets punished for being honest.

[timg]

Nah, he got punished for that weird format he used early on. That's what did him in.

[JR Stengele]

Just imagine when he DOES become a diamond reviewer. He will by far have the most votes of anyone, good and bad. He IS however a good reviewer and adds a lot to this site.

[Brall]

:)

What I like and how this course stacks up:
1) Holes with good risk/reward -- B
2) Holes that have rewarding birdie opportunities -- B-
3) More wooded than open - lots of variety of shots required caused by hole shape and topography -- B
4) Natural beauty (Appalachian beauty preferred) and seclusion -- A+
5) Multi-shot holes with defined landing zones, good risk/reward and multiple options to play them -- C

... and that's it. not sure how to take the early ones.

[mashnut]

Just imagine when he DOES become a diamond reviewer. He will by far have the most votes of anyone, good and bad. He IS however a good reviewer and adds a lot to this site.

I already have more total votes than Dave :D

[JR Stengele]

I already have more total votes than Dave :D

You are also a maniac when it comes to courses played. :)

How you have the funds and time is beyond me...You must be a trust fund baby. ;)

[mashnut]

You are also a maniac when it comes to courses played. :)

How you have the funds and time is beyond me...You must be a trust fund baby. ;)

I wish, then I wouldn't be nearly as irritated on payday when I get a tiny check for lots of work :p

It helps that we live in a cheap apartment and walk to work, and we camp and cook our own food on road trips to save money.

[JR Stengele]

I wish, then I wouldn't be nearly as irritated on payday when I get a tiny check for lots of work :p

It helps that we live in a cheap apartment and walk to work, and we camp and cook our own food on road trips to save money.

:) :) :) :)

[srm_520]

I wish, then I wouldn't be nearly as irritated on payday when I get a tiny check for lots of work :p

It helps that we live in a cheap apartment and walk to work, and we camp and cook our own food on road trips to save money.

And no kids. :)

[solomon.trenton]

And no kids. :)

also helps to have someone who fuels the passion

[mashnut]

And no kids. :)

also helps to have someone who fuels the passion

Bingo on both :thmbup:

[ERicJ]

Congratso to the new Diamond guys! :thmbup:

[Three Putt]

The Diamond TR page is showing Donovan...FINALLY!

[solomon.trenton]

The Diamond TR page is showing Donovan...FINALLY!

an even 10 peeps:)

[JR Stengele]

Congrats Donovan for making the top 10!

[srm_520]

Congrats Donovan. Long time coming! You cracked the top ten before me, well done!

[Donovan]

Thanks so much to everyone! I feel humbled. I was just telling my fiancé this morning that working towards our Masters Degree in Strategic Leadership has made me fall way behind on my reviews. I am worn out from all of the writing and I still have over a year left of school. I will catch up and get back to 100% reviews written eventually. I'm astonished that this has finally happened and just want to say thanks so much.

[Donovan]

Crap, I had better get a move on!

You need a road trip brother! Come on!

[srm_520]

You need a road trip brother! Come on!

Agreed! Maybe I need to pop up to Fort Worth and we should play a round. :)

[Olorin]

Hearty congratulations to Donovan! Well done my friend. The time has finally arrived. Thanks are also in order to that anonymous 200th unique voter who finally got D where he is!

[Donovan]

Agreed! Maybe I need to pop up to Fort Worth and we should play a round. :)

Give me some notice, so I can be here. LOL

[Donovan]

Hearty congratulations to Donovan! Well done my friend. The time has finally arrived. Thanks are also in order to that anonymous 200th unique voter who finally got D where he is!

I could not have said that better. Thanks.

[harr0140]

congratulations Donovan . . .a job well done

[ERicJ]

'grats Donovan!

[Stud Muffin]

Congratulations to the The Valkyrie Kid on earning the highest reviewer honor on DGCR. Thank you for the wealth of information you've provided to the community and your dedication to the sport and reviewing.

I have created a very special TR "mini" for the diamond level that I hope you will enjoy.

Thank you again for your dedication to the site and the sport!

:thmbup:

[Brall]

GratZ donovan

hey don, what's DOGON mean? it's in your sig

Ball Golf : A long walk ruined. Disc Golf : A long walk improved!
Former 2010 Guinness World Record Holder for The Most Disc Golf Holes Played in 24 Hours. (1002)
DOGON

[Olorin]

Donovan finally got his Diamond TR status thanks to finally getting his 200th unique voter. D has had more than 1000 helpfuls for at least 18 months and if he had the uniques he would have been somewhere in the first 5 Diamond TRs. Many of us Donovan fans have been following his progress and watching for that Diamond for a looooonnnggg time. So I just want to say thanks to that anonymous voter.

In fact, if you cast a new vote for Donovan on Oct 21 or 22 let us know here. You may well have been the person who put him over the line. I, for one, will thank you. You should be proud that you made someone's day!

[bcr123psu]

CONGRATZ DONOVAN!