Lexington Open XI SuperTour - Apr. 18-19

[lylemccoon]

This is
NJCPR LEXINGTON OPEN XI
IT’S ONE LOUDER

• April 18th-19th, 2009
• PDGA Super Tour Event
• Minimum Cash Added: $2,000 – Open Men, $1,000 – Open Women, $1,000 – All other pro divisions (combined)
• Minimum $4,000 worth of merchandise added for Amateurs
• USADGC Qualifier for top 15% of Advanced field
• 4 Rounds on 3 Courses in Nicholasville and Lexington, Kentucky: Riney B, Veterans, and Shillito Parks
• Player’s Pack with 4 tournament discs, mini, and t-shirt for all pre-registered Amateurs (a $75 value)
• First 100 players pre-registered will be entered into a drawing to win a DISCatcher Traveler basket
• All PDGA divisions offered (There must be at least 4 players to have a division)
• Cost: Pro Open & Pro Women – $100; All Other Pros – $80; Advanced – $60; Intermediate – $40; Recreational – $30; Novice – $25; Juniors – $20
• $10 fee for all non-PDGA members (You must be a PDGA member to play Pro or Advanced)
• For more information, contact Lyle McCoon, Jr., at njcprsports@windstream.net, or at 859-885-9787, Ext. 24
• To pre-register, go to www.pdgasignup.com or www.njcpr.org

[lylemccoon]

The Lexington Open is a two day event with 4 rounds on 3 courses. It will use Shillito and Veterans Parks in Lexington, as well as Riney B Park in Nicholasville (about a 10 minute drive south from Lexington).

Shillito is a picturesque city park course. Mostly open with many mature trees, it has a front 9 that yields a ton of birdies, and a more challenging back 9. Last year, the Novice, Recreational and Intermediate divisions played this course twice. It is a great course for the lower levels while also being a fun, scoring course for the Advanced and Professional divisions.

Veterans Park is a great complement to Shillito. It is heavily wooded and very technical. Birdie chances abound, as it is not extremely long. But if you miss your line, that birdie could easily turn into a bogey or worse. A large creek is in play on a number of holes, and it has a history of swallowing discs (at least temporarily). Last year the Advanced group played this challenging course twice.

Riney B, the newest of the 3 courses, is somewhat of a cross between them. It has a wide variety of holes, with about half in the woods and half out in the open. However, it has greater length than either Shillito or Veterans. Although the course has 24 holes, only 18 of them will be used for the tournament. With its length and difficulty, this course was played twice last year by the pros.

With each division playing all 3 courses, all of which are very different types of course, the Lexington Open tends to sort out who the best golfers are in each division.

Come and see for yourself. Sign up today.

Lyle

[AdamH]

Lyle runs a good tournament with great payouts. I'm really looking forward to this one, it should be a lot of fun!

[lylemccoon]

Looking for a place to stay during the Lexington Open? We have an official host campground, an official host hotel, and an official premium host hotel. With all of these host accomodations, make sure to mention the Lexington Open so that you can get these discounted rates.

Host Campground -- Ichthus in Wilmore

Ichthus Campground (5 miles from Riney B) will be open for the tournament. It is primitive camping on property adjacent to a 9 hole disc golf course (Centennial Park: check out http://www.pdga.com/course-details?id=2604 for a description and directions to the camping and course). The cost is $10 per vehicle per night. The $10 gets you running, drinkable water (a spigot) and a port-a-pot.

To get a spot, call Ichthus ministries at 859-858-3001, Ext. 113, and talk to Allison. If she is not in, LEAVE HER A VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. She assures me that she will get back to you soon. You can pay the fee by check to Ichthus Ministries or by Visa or Mastercard over the phone.

It is primitive. But for $10 a night per carload, it's pretty tough to beat. If enough people confirmed that they would be camping there (20 or more), we could add a shower facility for $10 per person per night. (There is a $400 fee for getting the building un-winterized.) With more campers, the price goes down.

Host Hotel -- Econolodge in Nicholasville

Located less than a mile from Riney B, our host hotel is on Nicholasville Road, perfectly situated between all three courses.

A single room (1 queen bed) will run $59.00 per night. A double room (2 queen beds) will run $67.00 per night. Each room has a coffee maker and blow dryer, and most have microwave/fridge units. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast each morning including hot pancakes.

The hotel reservation also gets you a 10% discount at Applebee's and JD Legends restaurants in Nicholasville.

Contact the hotel at 859-887-8712. Judy is our contact person there.

Premium Host Hotel -- Holiday Inn Express Nicholasville

For those who want a nicer hotel, the Holiday Inn Express in Nicholasville is our premium host hotel. This hotel is literally right around the corner and within sight of Riney B. Roll out of bed and go play the course.

The discounted room rate they are offering is $105 per night. This room rate includes a heated indoor pool, fitness room, free high-speed wireless internet, and a complimentary full buffet breakfast. Each room also includes a fridge and microwave.

Conatct the hotel at 859-885-8080 or go online to
http://www.hiexpress.com/nicholasville. Jeremy is our contact person there.

With all three of these hosts, please remember to mention the tournament in order to get the discounted rates.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

This year's Lexington Open is guaranteeing a minimum of $2,000 added cash to the Men's Open division (MPO).

Last year we added around $1,500 to that division alone. Combined with the entry fees, the Open division last year paid out over $4,200 with a top prize of $1,010. For all the pro divisions combined last year, each pro received a tournament value of 208% of what they paid in.

This year we expect to pay out far more. We are increasing the cash added and we are projecting to have a greater number of participants. All of this means fatter payouts for you.

So get your registration in. You don't want to miss this lucrative opportunity to cash and cash big.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

The Player's Packs for this year's tournament are better than they have ever been before. Available for all Ams who pre-register, the packs contain 4 custom-stamped tournament discs from 4 different disc golf companies, 2 custom-stamped minis, and a tournament t-shirt.

Many people have asked what discs are in the Player's Packs. Here for the first time is the list:

1. The new Gateway Voodoo putter, custom-stamped with a Gateway twist in soft or supersoft plastic.
2. An Elite X midrange disc from Discraft, half the packs will have a custom-stamped Buzzz and half will have a custom-stamped Stratus.
3. The new Innova Groove driver, custom-stamped in champion plastic
4. A Sparkle Rogue from DGA with a unique custom-stamp.
5. A mini-driver with a cool tournament stamp from Innova.
6. A mini from one of our sponsors, Phillip Gall's Outdoor and Ski sporting goods store.
7. A tournament t-shirt with the logo on the front and our generous sponsors on the back.
8. Some other miscellaneous stuff (pencil, stickers, etc.).

All told, we are offering all ams an $80 player's pack! And the most any am has to pay is $60. Oh yeah, and the payouts will be ridiculous also. As someone said last year, "You would be dumb to not play in this tournament."

We know you're smart. So get your registration in today.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

In addition to the minimum of $2,000 being added to the Men's Pro Open division, this year we are also guaranteeing a minimum of $1,000 cash added to the Women's Pro Open division.

Ladies, that is a lot of money up for grabs, especially considering that last year we had only 3 pro women in the field. In fact, as of right now, Nicole Frazer, the only pro woman signed up so far, stands to make over a $1,000 at this tournament.

So get those registrations in! Don't let Nicole take all the money.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

At many tournaments, sanctioned or unsanctioned, if you happen to finish in the middle of the pack in your division, you're not quite sure if you wil cash or not. While the PDGA requires that a minimum of 40% of each division "cash," I have heard of some tournaments that have paid even less, some paying closer to 30%.

At the Lexington Open, however, we have a decade long tradition of generous payouts. This year, just like last year, we will pay out 50% of each field (plus ties for last cash). That means, for example, that if you finish at least tied for 20th out of 40 in your division, you will still win something. And considering our generous added cash and merchandise, it will probably be more than you think.

Sign up today to secure your spot.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

In addition to the minimum $2,000 added cash for the Men's Pro Open field and the minimum $1,000 added cash for the Women's Pro Open field, we will not be neglecting our other pros at the Lexington Open.

We are guaranteeing a minimum of $1,000 added cash for the other pro divisions combined. So if you play Pro Master, Grandmaster, Senior Grandmaster, or Legends, those divisions will share $1,000 over and above their entry fees, in addition to having the most fun of any fields at the tournament.

Last year's Pro Grandmaster field was awesome and featured some great competition between a bunch of world champions and other great golfers including Dr. Rick Voakes, Peter Shive, Jim Ashton, Chuck Kennedy, Darell Motley, and Randall Roseman. That kind of field deserves all the added cash we can get them.

Get your registration in and be part of this year's exciting field.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

In addition to the minimum of $4,000 cash we are adding to the pro fields, the Lexington Open will again this year take good care of the amateurs as well.

While obviously you can't add "cash" to amateur divisions who can't win cash, we can add merchandise such as discs, baskets, bags, shirts, hats, and all kinds of other disc golf goodies. Since we can add merchandise to the am pot, we are.

This year, we are guaranteeing a minimum of $4,000 added merchandise to the amateur field. This means that every division, even down to Novice and Juniors will have merchandise added to their payouts over and above their entry fees.

Oh yeah, and this is ON TOP OF the incredible $80 Player's Packs that all amateurs will get for pre-registering.

What all of that means is that the Lexington Open is one of the most generous tournaments you will ever play in. In fact, while the PDGA's minimum payout for ams for a SuperTour event is 110+%, last year the Lexington Open gave the ams a 362% return on their entry fees. And this year should be even better.

So get signed up today. You don't want to miss this event.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

All PDGA dividions will be offered at the Lexington Open. With a few exceptions, we are requiring there to be at least 4 competitors in a division to have it. And since this is a B Tier event for Intermediate, Recreational, and Novice divisions, even non-PDGA members can sign up for this awesome event.

And by way of reminder, we are giving away a free DISCatcher Traveler basket to one of the first 100 people pre-registered. There are currently only about a dozen spots left for this drawing, so get your registration in ASAP.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

The Lexington Open XI is a qualifier for the 2009 USADGC. The top 15% of the Advanced division will automatically qualify for this other great event. Check it out at www.amnationals.com.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

During the tournament's first round, every player will be eligible to compete in and win 4 different Closest-To-the-Pin (CTP) competitions on 4 different holes. These holes will be chosen so that everyone who is eligible for that particular CTP actually has a reasonable chance of winning it. In other words, these CTPs will not be on long, bomber holes that eliminate half of the field before the competition even begins (sorry big arms).

The prizes for these CTPs are unbelievable this year. They range from your typical disc golf swag and discs, to free entries to future tournaments to the two grand prizes: a free night's stay in a luxury king Jacuzzi suite. That might make the wife (or husband) forgive you for blowing an entire weekend playing that silly disc golf game.

To get in on these awesome prizes, just register today at www.pdgasignup.com or at www.njcpr.org

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

After all the fun and festivities of the tournament are over and while you are waiting to see if you will need a bigger vehicle in which to take home all of your winnings, you can participate in a few fun disc golf activities at James Lane Allen (JLA)Elementary School, site of our awards ceremony and of an EDGE disc golf course.

First, if there are any playoffs for any divisions, you can watch as those ties are broken on a safari course at JLA. Last year Lee Stephens outlasted Chuck Ridgeway in a playoff for the Recreational championship.

Second, you can participate in a free Ring of Fire, chock full of all kinds of great disc golf swag. Last year, someone took home a practice basket, along with lots of other good stuff.

Third, you can participate in a CTP throw off for a disc golf practice basket. The cost for the throw off is only $1 per throw, or $5 for 6 throws.

All of these should keep you entertained while you patiently wait the short time for us to count cards and get everyone paid out.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

Thanks to Peter Shive and the Senior Foundation, the Lexington Open was again awarded a Senior Grant this year. What that means is that over and above the minimum of $1,000 cash being added to the non-Open Pro divisions (combined), we will be offering $250 additional added cash to the professional age-protected divisions*.

This is even more incentive for all of you Pro Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters, and Legends to come and play this event. You will be sharing a minimum of $1,250 cash added.

Lyle

* There must be at least 2 people in a division in order for the Senior Grant to be used in that division. However, that division, if offered, would still be eligible for the $1,000 cash added from other sponsors.

[lylemccoon]

Pre-Tournament Activities
(for those coming into town early)

Shillito Handicap League

Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m.
Handicap Singles League
$6 per person
Ace Pool
Cash payout

Veterans Park Random Draw Doubles

Friday, April 17, 2 p.m. Shotgun start
Blind draw for partners
$5 per person
$2 Ace Pool
Front 9: Alternate Shot
Back 9: Best Shot

Veterans Park BYOP Doubles

Friday, April 17, 4-6:30 p.m. Flex Start
Bring your own partner
$5 per person
$2 Ace Pool
Separate A & B Pools
A Pool: Cash Payout
B Pool: Disc Payout
B Pool restricted to Intermediate and below
Best Shot format

Jay "Yeti" Reading Clinic

Friday, April 17, 6 p.m.
Free Putting Clinic with World Champion Putter, Jay Reading
Jay is also a 4-Time PDGA Doubles World Champion
Great for beginners and experienced players
Win free disc golf gear

You can also do your player check-in or register to play at Veterans Park on Friday evening from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Hope to see you at one of those events.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

In addition to the sweet Player's Packs and all the cash and merchandise added for all the divisions, there is also the Ace Pool.

The Ace Pool costs $5 to get into and is good for the entire tournament. That gives you 72 chances to hit one, and at least 7 of those holes are under 200 feet.

Last year, 102 people (out of the 141 playing) got into the Ace Pool, making it worth over $500. Only 4 people hit aces, and 1 of them unfortunately wasn't in the Ace Pool. That left our 3 winners with $170 each. Needless to say, their tournaments finished up pretty well, and that was before cashing.

With more people playing this year, the Ace Pool pot should be even higher. Come and see if you can hit one. Sign up today.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our generous sponsors who have helped us reach over $8,000 in cash and merchandise added:

Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation
Innova
Lexington Parks & Recreation
Holiday Inn Express
St. Joseph Jessamine
Discraft
DGA
Econolodge
Gateway
The Senior Foundation
Phillip Gall's Outdoor & Ski
Jason Thomson
Sprint
Ricky Spaulding
Applebee's
Chain Links Disc Golf
Jeffries Chiropractic
Eric Simpson

Thanks for making this tournament happen!

It's not too late to sponsor the tournament. If you know of a sponsor, just let me know.

Lyle

[War Eagle]

Lexington, Kentucky or Lexington South Carolina?

[Bigdawg313]

Lexington Kentucky

[lylemccoon]

Tournament Schedule

Saturday

8:00 a.m. – Player Check-in @ Shillito Park Shelter
9:00 a.m. – Player’s Meeting @ Shillito Park Shelter
10:00 a.m. – Round 1 Tee Off
1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. – Round 2 Tee Off

Sunday

8:00 a.m. – Round 3 Tee Off
11:00 a.m. – Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. – Round 4 Tee Off
3:00 p.m. – Pre-Awards Activities @ James Lane Allen (JLA) Elementary School Grounds
– Playoffs for 1st Places (if necessary)
– CTP Basket Throw-off ($1 per throw; 6 for $5)
– Ring of Fire
4:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony @ JLA Elementary School Gym

(All times listed are approximate. Whenever possible, events will start ahead of schedule.)


Course Schedule by Division

Professional/Advanced Divisions

Round 1 – Riney B
Round 2 – Veterans
Round 3 – Shillito
Round 4 – Riney B

Intermediate Men/Recreational Men

Round 1 – Veterans
Round 2 – Shillito
Round 3 – Riney B
Round 4 – Veterans

All Other Divisions

Round 1 – Shillito
Round 2 – Riney B
Round 3 – Veterans
Round 4 – Shillito

The course schedule is subject to change, but at this point is highly probable.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

Just a reminder that since this year's tournament is a PDGA B Tier event for Intermediate and below, anyone can participate, even if you are not a PDGA member. If you are not a member, you will simply need to pay the $10 non-PDGA fee. This fee also applies to all non-active PDGA members. So if you have not yet renewed your PDGA membership, you will have to pay the $10 fee.

(If you desire to play pro or advanced, you must be an active PDGA member since the Lexington Open is a SuperTour event for those divisions.)

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

Applebee's in Nicholasville, one of our generous sponsors, is offering all Lexington Open participants 10% off their meals all weekend long. Applebee's is practically across the street from Riney B Park, so stop by sometime while you're in town.

Look for your red, 10% off coupon in your Player's Packs and support our sponsors!

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

The pre-registration deadline is ending very soon. Tomorrow (Thursday, April 16) is the last day to sign up online. Go to www.pdgasignup.com or www.njcpr.org to pre-register. For all you ams, if you are not pre-registered, you will not receive the $90 Player's Pack.

We will also be taking late registrations on Friday evening from 5-7 p.m., at Veterans Park. You may also call me (859-983-4125) on Friday to register. All calls must be received by 7 p.m.

Lyle

[lylemccoon]

Today's Schedule (Friday, April 17)

2:00 p.m. – Veterans Park Random Draw Doubles (Shotgun Start)
- Blind draw for partners
- $5 per person
- $2 Ace Pool
- Front 9: Alternate Shot
- Back 9: Best Shot

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Veterans Park BYOP Doubles (Flex Start)
- Bring your own partner
- $5 per person
- $2 Ace Pool
- Separate A & B Pools: A Pool – Cash Payout; B Pool – Dynamic Disc Payout
- B Pool restricted to Intermediate and below
- Best Shot format

6:00 p.m. – Jay "Yeti" Reading Putting Clinic
- Free Putting Clinic with World Champion Putter, Jay Reading
- Jay is also a 4-Time PDGA Doubles World Champion
- Great for beginners and experienced players
- Win free disc golf gear

There will also be Player Check-in/Late Registration available at Veterans Park from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Lyle