SoCal DGCR Meet-Up

[jimbosprint]

Looking to see if there is any interest in a west coast DGCR meeting. I know there aren't too many of us on here, but if we plan it in advance far enough we could probably make it work. Post here if you are interested, and also if you have good ideas on when and where it should be.

Here are some courses I think would be good choices (location/baskets/concrete tees):
- The new Chico course - Peregrine Point DGC ;)
- Shady Oaks, Sacramento
- De Laveaga, Santa Cruz
- Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
- Stafford Lake, Novato

I think we need some time to plan this. How does January or February sound? (weather permitting)

[snappyfingers]

I'm totally down...
How about early March?

[elevated plastic]

I'm in. I think the new chico course would be cool. Or maybe something like Finnon so there could be some camping for folks that make the drive. Or why not tahoe in april when the snows gone. Plenty of courses and accomidations. Wherever it is in Nor cal i'd make it happen. There is 4-5 peeps that I play with on a regular basis that are dgcr members. They just don't post often. Keep me posted.:thmbup:

[elevated plastic]

As much as I enjoy O'vale and GG they're a little crowded for my likings. Although we'd fit in with a big group. Penn is a good in between for chico/tahoe/sac players.

[Apothecary]

im down. would be a lot better for the socal peeps if we picked a central cal locale though. just sayn...:rolleyes:

[snappyfingers]

Yeah, I think we should settle on a Central CA location... and someplace with camping. If us SoCal peeps make it, we're probably gonna come for a weekend and will need somewhere either cheap or free to stay/camp.

[mentally_understable]

im down. would be a lot better for the socal peeps if we picked a central cal locale though. just sayn...:rolleyes:

I agree. Something Central Cal would probably bring out more heads. I know I would try and make Central, but Nor Cal just a little too far.

[jimbosprint]

I like the camping idea, and I am fine with going a little further south. What about New Hogan Dam? Need some suggestions for good central CA courses (since I have not played any).

The furthest south I have played is Pinto Lake in Watsonville, and De Laveaga would get my vote over Pinto. I agree that Shady Oaks and Golden Gate are usually too crowded.

[snappyfingers]

I'm already starting to look at courses, camping, etc...

Should we get all crazy and get some discs stamped?

"First Annual DGCR West Coast Meet Up"? Tourney?

[jimbosprint]

I think we need more than 9 posts to justify a custom stamp or tourney. :p

Lets get a location and a date settled first, then we can see how many can make it.

I was originally thinking northern California was centrally located on the west coast, but with no response yet from Oregon or Washington, I would go as far south as Monterey. I still think Santa Cruz or New Hogan Dam would be good options.

[snappyfingers]

Ok, ok, I guess I am getting ahead of myself.... :D

Maybe make it, for now, a CA meet up?

[zenbot]

How about Flip City?




:p

[bazillion]

I played Ryan Ranch in Monterey recently - it's 27 holes, an excellent challenge, more-or-less central in the state ...

... also know a guy who's been playing up and down the central valley - he says there's some good courses there too (Fresno, Boogersfield, etc.) although frankly I prefer Monterey ... :D

[Cnote]

I'd say Monterey or Santa Cruz would fit the bill nicely.

[elevated plastic]

when the date and place is set I have a car full of dgcr members ready to come.

[snappyfingers]

Has anyone thought about time of year?
I'm thinking early March... "spring" will be showing it's face for the first time.

[elevated plastic]

march april is a good time for me and the Tahoe crew.

[WorldsCoolestGuy]

How about Flip City?




:p

I'm game!:thmbup:

[jimbosprint]

So I guess we just need to pick a weekend. I say the 26th-27th of March or 2nd-3rd of April.

[bazillion]

Somebody (not me) check the tourney schedule so we don't get there and find the course closed to public play.

[zenbot]

Look at Baz, all delegating and stuff!

[Apothecary]

are we leaving the organizing/logistics to the op? or would someone else like to take the bull by the horns and lead this surly mob?

i think this process would be greatly aided by a clear organizer.:\

[Noill Golf]

^I'll do it, but you all need to come to Illiniois/Indiana instead...
Cool?

[zenbot]

^I'll do it, but you all need to come to Illiniois/Indiana instead...
Cool?
I don't want to play with you at risk of UFIA

[zenbot]

are we leaving the organizing/logistics to the op? or would someone else like to take the bull by the horns and lead this surly mob?

i think this process would be greatly aided by a clear organizer.:\
So we can now eliminate Baz from the list of West Side Meetup Organizers.

[Noill Golf]

I don't want to play with you at risk of UFIA

ya mean something like this?

http://www.carloscardoso.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ufia.jpg

[agent_peebody]

:eek: he's two knuckles deep on that dude

[Noill Golf]

That is reason #1 why I don't now nor ever have wrestled (the real wrestling that is)

[agent_peebody]

he's making that other dude bite the mat...that's deep

[jimbosprint]

are we leaving the organizing/logistics to the op? or would someone else like to take the bull by the horns and lead this surly mob?

i think this process would be greatly aided by a clear organizer.:\

Agreed. Any volunteers? I am glad to do whatever I can.

Are we ready for a poll for the weekend and the location? I was hoping for more suggestions from the mob. And a bigger, surlier mob. :D

[snappyfingers]

Ok, ok, I'll step up and volunteer to be the Official California DGCR Spring 2011 Meet Up Organizer.
I'll create the polls, etc and do all the groundwork, i.e. tourney schedules interfering, camping, food, flyers, etc.
I guess that is if ya'll have me.... :o

I was thinking earlier in March, but late March means it will be warmer.... I'll create the poll in a couple of days.

Since we have about 4-5 months to plan, I think we should do something special. A cheesy t-shirt at least.

Maybe I'll create another poll on what extra stuff we can do.

Also, this is a weekend trip right, not just a couple of rounds one day?

[agent_peebody]

can't you guys just meet up every weekend? somewhere sort of close?

[snappyfingers]

ya mean something like this?

http://www.carloscardoso.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ufia.jpg


Is this a recommendation for campfire events during the trip?

[Noill Golf]

can't you guys just meet up every weekend? somewhere sort of close?

agreed.. we did the flip city meetup and it was a very low turn out.. but the Illinois members thread has done very well

[Noill Golf]

Is this a recommendation for campfire events during the trip?

Yes, please practice your form you will be graded. :popcorn:

[agent_peebody]

Is this a recommendation for campfire events during the trip?

sure. just film it :popcorn:

Zenbot vs Apothecary

[snappyfingers]

can't you guys just meet up every weekend? somewhere sort of close?


Yeah, cause California is so small and all.... :\

[agent_peebody]

hey, the illinois group crosses state boarders. they go hard.

[Noill Golf]

sho 'nuff... Flip City was my 10th state

[agent_peebody]

we played through a storm too, hard as f**k

[snappyfingers]

ya mean something like this?

http://www.carloscardoso.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ufia.jpg

hey, the illinois group crosses state boarders. they go hard.


"Hard" like this?

[agent_peebody]

hard as a rock.

[dstearns5]

Keep in mind that The Memorial is in early March. I know we get a lot of folks for Cali out here for that week. May affect your turn-out. I know I wouldn't be able to do it.

[snappyfingers]

Keep in mind that The Memorial is in early March. I know we get a lot of folks for Cali out here for that week. May affect your turn-out. I know I wouldn't be able to do it.

Late March it is... :thmbup:

[gcr_russell]

I would be interested in coming, although it'll be a stretch whether I could make it or not.

[zenbot]

What are we going to do when we get there? Talk or something?

[agent_peebody]

i assume you'd pull out your laptop and start posting

[jimbosprint]

So lets work on a location. You have my suggestions, I haven't heard much else.

[zenbot]

I'm fine with a central location. I would prefer something with group camping.

[Noill Golf]

What are we going to do when we get there? Talk or something?

Activities:
Wrestling
Hiding behind a tree and crying
cooking breakfast for everyone
chess
Dungeons and Dragons
Debate
Run for political office (oust the Governator)
finger painting
disc golfing

Please sign-up for your desired activity before the cut-off date (TBA)

[agent_peebody]

sign me up for finger paints at the next RLW meet up

[bazillion]

Anybody been to Pinto Lake?

[zenbot]

[x] Wrestling
[x] Hiding behind a tree and crying
[ ] cooking breakfast for everyone
[ ] chess
[x] Dungeons and Dragons
[ ] Debate
[ ] Run for political office (oust the Governator)
[x] finger painting
[ ] disc golfing

[Noill Golf]

lulz

so first Wrestling (thumb inserted into <edited for content>)
then the subsequent crying
an attempt to trust society again with D&D <--isn't effective
work it out with therapeutic finger painting <--effectively re-zens the zenster!

[agent_peebody]

can you bring some construction paper, safety scissors, and some edible paste?

[zenbot]

Anybody been to Pinto Lake?
Hmm...That may not be a bad one.




Apparently locals believe that the Virgin Mary appeared in the park.

zenbot<-----is not making this up. Read the park homepage (http://www.scparks.com/pintolake.html).

[zenbot]

can you bring some construction paper, safety scissors, and some edible paste?
Stop padding your post count. You've got no competition anymore.

[Noill Golf]

Hmm...That may not be a bad one.




Apparently locals believe that the Virgin Mary appeared in the park.

zenbot<-----is not making this up. Read the park homepage (http://www.scparks.com/pintolake.html).

Wow! the world just get weirder and weirder...

[Cnote]

Not a real fan on Pinto Lake myself the middle 9 are a bit too open for my tastes.
As far as camping here are the best options in the area:
New Brighton is a great location (on the cliffs above the beach), close to both DeLa and Aptos courses. The draw back is it is hard to get a reservation....although getting a group site might be easier.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=542
http://www.reserveamerica.com/servlet/Partner/452/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&contractCode=ca&parkCode=newb

Henry Cowell is another option (in the Redwoods), close to both DeLa and Black Mouse courses.
Should be easier to get a site here:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&contractCode=ca&parkCode=henr

[jimbosprint]

I didn't really like Pinto Lake. Just played there last weekend. The meadow is boring (8 holes with no obstacles). The other holes are really difficult and not too much fun for those of us that aren't super good.

[jimbosprint]

I think we should be looking at New Hogan Dam (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1601). See the current conditions update from last March.

[mentally_understable]

I don't know too many people on here, but since Apothecary suggested someone take the bull by the horns, he should be said Toreador (bull fighter).

In my opinion, I think somewhere around Fresno or Santa Cruz is centrally located. I think camping and beer would be a nice comliment to a fun (drunk) filled weekend.

[Apothecary]

too much responsibility for this scatter-brain. i think snap is an ideal organizer.

camping as close to a course as possible is crucial i think. id rather our campsite be situated REALLY close to one course and we just play that course the whole time than kind of close to two courses. i know ill want to be spending as much time as possible on the links and will probably be sick of driving.

[mentally_understable]

too much responsibility for this scatter-brain. i think snap is an ideal organizer.

camping as close to a course as possible is crucial i think. id rather our campsite be situated REALLY close to one course and we just play that course the whole time than kind of close to two courses. i know ill want to be spending as much time as possible on the links and will probably be sick of driving.

I know anyone in your car will be sick FROM your driving.....

[Cnote]

I am down with New Hogan Dam. It is on my wish list.

[zenbot]

I call backseat in Apothecary's car.

[Apothecary]

understable has a weak stomach...might not want to sit next to him...:rolleyes:

[zenbot]

I have kids. I've been barfed on plenty of times.

[mentally_understable]

My stomach was only weakened due to heavy amounts of Southern Comfort, and your driving.

For everyone else's info, I didn't even puke.

I'll drive myself....

[snappyfingers]

Yeah, I'll be organizer guy.... I love this kind of stuff! :D

I call shotgun in Apoth's car. I'll bring some medicine for those that get sick... :thmbup:

[Apothecary]

SHHHH...understable is a COP!:eek:

[snappyfingers]

I'm off to work but I'll get some location, date, etc polls up in the next couple of days after I do some initial leg work/research/investigation.

Jimbo/Zenbot, we should change this to a CA meet-up, as I doubt very many OR or especially WA heads are gonna show up.

[snappyfingers]

SHHHH...understable is a COP!:eek:


http://www.pacificfab.net/gallery/d/1563-1/Oh+Snap.jpg

[mentally_understable]

SHHHH...understable is a COP!:eek:

Dude! I played a cop in ONE episode of Pacific Blue!

That hardly makes me a cop.......besides my handcuffs have pink furr on them!

[zenbot]

I'm off to work but I'll get some location, date, etc polls up in the next couple of days after I do some initial leg work/research/investigation.

Jimbo/Zenbot, we should change this to a CA meet-up, as I doubt very many OR or especially WA heads are gonna show up.
Fair enough. I'll change the thread title to reflect.


Of course anyone from the North that wants to attend may do so.

[jrawk]

Hey guys i just wanted to chime in and say it's awesome to see another regional meet organizing! I hope it is as rewarding for you all as the mid-atlantic meet was for us.

Here are some things I learned from organizing the Mid-Atlantic Meet. They may help:

Started planning it 10 months in advance.... that was wayyy too early. I thought it would be plenty time for people to block out the weekend, instead it was too far in advance for people to remember and they inevitably double-booked. (3 or 4 months out seems ideal)

Everybody raved about being at a private course. No casual players, no pedestrians, no park police. We were able to camp right there and we policed ourselves.

Everybody loved having many +3/5 rated courses nearby. They went and played those in scheduling gaps.

T-shirts.... if you're gonna make them up, don't wait till the last minute while trying to judge sizes and quantity. Just order enough Large and XL's.

Food.... Vegan Ray made some awesome grub, yes, but the catering was the bulk of the donation. I think next year we will do the "bring your own food" option and have CFR discs made up.

Keep it BYOB. I brought a trunk-full of soda cans and water bottles (72 cans and 30 bottles) that I offered to sell two for a dollar, setting out a bucket for people to put money in using the honor system. I came home with 12 cans and bottles and $7.00. Which didn't even cover the ice. :(

The outhouse rental was extremely cheap and worthwhile. If you're playing a public course, it probably won't be needed.

[mentally_understable]

I think everyone should bring their own food, drink, party favors, whatever. Maybe bring a little extra to share.....:popcorn:

Catering seems to be out of the question in this economy, but having a clean bathroom would be nice.....

[snappyfingers]

snappyfingers <--------- secretly posting from work


Jrawk, thanks for the input. I'll definitely keep all that in mind while planning! much appreciated!!!

Peeps interested in meeting up: should we try to collect $ from those interested and try to do tshirts? or for food? what say you on the $ angle?

[humchris85]

^I'll do it, but you all need to come to Illiniois/Indiana instead...
Cool?:thmbdown:

LOL... WHAT?!?! You actualy think people like us who live in a state with so many great courses would actualy want to come to Illinois/Indiana? I have family there and I still don't think I would make a road trip just to play thier courses, in a state that's not friendly to our types.:gross::doh:

[humchris85]

can't you guys just meet up every weekend? somewhere sort of close?

I can tell you have never driven across Callifornia...

[humchris85]

I'm down with the idea of doing this somewhere like New Hogan Dam, The Santa Cruz / Monterey area would be cool as well. Central Callifornia would definatly be best, but if some So-Cal People wanted to do some real long distance driving you could come up and play a weekend @ Birds of Paridise (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3009) up here in Humboldt County. We could camp onsite and play some other courses around if other people wanted to make it a long weekend.

[zenbot]

Hey guys i just wanted to chime in and say it's awesome to see another regional meet organizing! I hope it is as rewarding for you all as the mid-atlantic meet was for us.

Here are some things I learned from organizing the Mid-Atlantic Meet. They may help:

Started planning it 10 months in advance.... that was wayyy too early. I thought it would be plenty time for people to block out the weekend, instead it was too far in advance for people to remember and they inevitably double-booked. (3 or 4 months out seems ideal)

Everybody raved about being at a private course. No casual players, no pedestrians, no park police. We were able to camp right there and we policed ourselves.

Everybody loved having many +3/5 rated courses nearby. They went and played those in scheduling gaps.

T-shirts.... if you're gonna make them up, don't wait till the last minute while trying to judge sizes and quantity. Just order enough Large and XL's.

Food.... Vegan Ray made some awesome grub, yes, but the catering was the bulk of the donation. I think next year we will do the "bring your own food" option and have CFR discs made up.

Keep it BYOB. I brought a trunk-full of soda cans and water bottles (72 cans and 30 bottles) that I offered to sell two for a dollar, setting out a bucket for people to put money in using the honor system. I came home with 12 cans and bottles and $7.00. Which didn't even cover the ice. :(

The outhouse rental was extremely cheap and worthwhile. If you're playing a public course, it probably won't be needed.



Great advice. Thank you.

[elevated plastic]

I think we should be looking at New Hogan Dam. See the current conditions update from last March

would be a good pick. One of the few I haven't played in Nor Cal yet. Heard it was worth checking out.

[Danger]

Waller Park is in Santa Maria...pretty central and a good course. Heilmann park is even more central in Atascadero, and its pretty good but there isn't anything else nearby and the course is somewhat repetitive.....

[Apothecary]

maybe a potluck-type setup would work? im down to bring a pork shoulder or a brisket or something. space will be VERY limited in my ride though. got more money than space. i hope a lot of local cats show up so they might be able to bring a bbq and/or a keg-o-rator (hey a nigga can dream...:D). catering seems like it would be a pain and expensive if we dont know someone who can provide that service. taco cart guys are super cheap around these parts. i wonder if its the same up north...cant beat some bomb asada tacos with guacamole.:thmbup:

also im all about the t-shirts. i want one whether you yahoos want them or not!:D

[snappyfingers]

Oh, we're definitely doing t-shirts... :thmbup:

[Cnote]

You can use Cafe Press for t-shirts, just give them a design and you can order as little as one shirt. That way there will be no left overs and you only need to order a shirt if you want one, another plus is you can order a shirt at a later date if you change your mind. Just a thought. Carry on.

[snappyfingers]

California DGCR Meeting: Outsiders welcome!


Wait, so these guys are invited?

http://www.foxnews.com/images/490801/0_61_outsiders_320.jpg

[zenbot]

California DGCR Meeting: Outsiders welcome!


Wait, so these guys are invited?

http://www.foxnews.com/images/490801/0_61_outsiders_320.jpg
Stay gold, snappyboy. Stay gold.

[elevated plastic]

If people are willing to drop some $ we could rent out a private 2 x 18 hole(36holes) with camping/fishing on site. It's in Marysville area. It's one of the most special places in the world. Worth every penny.

[Apothecary]

how much does something like that rent for?

[jimbosprint]

We talking about Browns and Bows? Never played there, but I've heard good things.

[bazillion]

How about Zmudowski for camping? When I was in high school we'd all go out there and party like it was 1950 :D

Oh wait - it WAS 1950!!!

[snappyfingers]

how much does something like that rent for?

I sent dude a long PM and am waiting on a response. This might be a great option and solve some problems and answer some questions.

[snappyfingers]

Marysville is quite a ways north, especially for the SoCal peeps. Tahoe area is about the same distance and has several very nice courses in a small, general area.

A poll on the date of the meet is going up tomorrow.... :thmbup:

[Cnote]

How about Zmudowski for camping? When I was in high school we'd all go out there and party like it was 1950 :D

Oh wait - it WAS 1950!!!

I don't think you can camp there, plus there are no courses near by. I'm sure it was nice in the '50's.

[jimbosprint]

I think this is the place in Marysville elevated plastic was talking about:
Splat Hill (http://www.splathill.com/pages/discgolf.html)

[mentally_understable]

I agree, Marysville is way too far North. What ever happened to the idea of a Central California location?

[jimbosprint]

Don't worry understable, we are just taking suggestions. Where would you like to go? ;)

[mentally_understable]

Honestly, I don't have a preference to a specific course. I was just hoping to get something close to the center of the state. Driving from SoCal to the north side of Sacremento seems a bit one sided to me.

[snappyfingers]

I'm thinking Santa Cruz area is gonna work...

[mentally_understable]

If your gonna poll the places where we should meet up at I recommend limiting the suggestions to say 5-10 different courses and let everyone decide from those.

But Santa Cruz is an excellent, central to all area.

[snappyfingers]

If your gonna poll the places where we should meet up at I recommend limiting the suggestions to say 5-10 different courses and let everyone decide from those.

But Santa Cruz is an excellent, central to all area.

Yeah, the poll is going to be only a handful of courses....
Trying to keep this simple!
The Marysville/Tahoe idea is a good one... but unfair to the SoCal heads. Central is best for everyone....

Should I PM everyone from CA about this or would I just be wasting lots of time?

Mods, any way to message everyone from CA without having to go to each person's page? Mass message?

[elevated plastic]

Tahoe will have snow on the courses around that time. Out of the question. As far as central ca there isn't really anywhere legit. Coyote Point is kind of a good central location. Waiting for owner of property to get back to me on private course.

[JMONEY]

How many people are expected to show up? Is there a set destination course? Can we have a live band there with no noise ordinances to worry about?

[snappyfingers]

I'm hoping to get about 50 peeps to commit.
Wanna do tshirts, maybe discs.
Once I get more info on the Marysville situation, I'll post it....ie bands, etc.

[jimbosprint]

We can be as loud as we want if we play and camp at Toney's Mountain Golf! (I know, too far North, but I don't know any courses further south :p)

[elevated plastic]

Toneys is another one. It will be a little chilly at night but nothing some whiskey and a fire can't fix. Toney's would be cheap too.

[Apothecary]

casitas would be a BLAST...we could do a ctp or an ace race from the m campground!:D

[mentally_understable]

Casitas sounds like a good Idea to me as well. Toney's Mountain Golf is too far north in my opinion.

[Apothecary]

everything is too far north in your opinion.:p

[mentally_understable]

Not at all. I'm willing to go up to about San Jose area. I think that is a good enough area, we can find one course close to camping.

[zenbot]

casitas would be a BLAST...we could do a ctp or an ace race from the m campground!:D
True dat. PLENTY of room for camping.

[humchris85]

Not at all. I'm willing to go up to about San Jose area. I think that is a good enough area, we can find one course close to camping.

That's too far south.:thmbdown:

[mentally_understable]

That's too far south.:thmbdown:


From Eureka, CA to San Jose is 316 miles per Google maps.

From Long Beach, CA to San Jose is 364 miles per Google maps.

How is it not fair?:thmbup:

[snappyfingers]

Well, someone (North or South) is gonna have to drive a little farther/longer than the other... :|

The center of the state is North Fork... zip code 93643

Not much near there in terms of disc golf... (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/browse.php?partner=&cname=&designer=&country=1&city=&state=&zip_distance=100&zipcode=93643&holes=0&num_reviews=&rating_min=3.5&rating_max=5&yem=&yex=&cndtn=&teetype=0&holetype=0&mtees=&mpins=&terrain[]=1&terrain[]=2&terrain[]=3&coursetype[]=1&coursetype[]=2&landscape[]=1&landscape[]=2&landscape[]=3&private=1&paytoplay=1)

[mentally_understable]

Well, I guess it will be decided by which courses we have to choose from.......
and of course who votes.

[snappyfingers]

Let's say we end up going to Marysville.... you gonna go?

[mentally_understable]

Hell no. That's way to far. I thought we would be picking from "centrally" located courses.

[snappyfingers]

Is Sacramento area too far?

[Apothecary]

snap you cant please all of the people all of the time. i think we should leave it up to you to decide the locale and whoever makes it, makes it. there will be a lot of drama and bs if we leave the location to a poll.

[snappyfingers]

snap you cant please all of the people all of the time. i think we should leave it up to you to decide the locale and whoever makes it, makes it. there will be a lot of drama and bs if we leave the location to a poll.

Spoken like the wise golfer that you are.... :hfive:

[jimbosprint]

I think the quality of the course(s) and the camping availability should be more important than how far away it is.

Toney's Mountain Golf (http://www.toneysmountaingolf.com/) should still be considered.

[snappyfingers]

I fully agree jimbo. You can't please everyone and someone is gonna be an ******* about it. Oh well...

With 5 months advance notice, most peeps should be able to make arrangements to get to any course, even if it's more "north"...

[tallpaul]

If the midwest and eastern meet ups were any indication; the numbers showing will be fairly small for the first year anyway. Those that did go to those two had great fun, by all appearances...which may help with yours. I would suggest that you build it around Apoth or Zennys already somewhat formed groups. I also agree that you should choose it by course/camping; as then, all who do attend, will have a very fond memory of the place played.

[jimbosprint]

We might want to pick the location before a poll goes up for the date. If we decide on a course up here or in the mountains, a later date might improve our chances of good weather (I played in some dumping rain last weekend - no fun).

[Apothecary]

we can get a ton of dgcr heads if we do it at casitas and bring in the sunday meetup group/chain gang people...that said id kind of like to play a few new courses and meet more of our brothers to the north. we should aim for a good course with nearby camping thats as far north as the weather will allow.:thmbup:

[snappyfingers]

If the midwest and eastern meet ups were any indication; the numbers showing will be fairly small for the first year anyway. Those that did go to those two had great fun, by all appearances...which may help with yours. I would suggest that you build it around Apoth or Zennys already somewhat formed groups. I also agree that you should choose it by course/camping; as then, all who do attend, will have a very fond memory of the place played.

Thanks Paul....!

[snappyfingers]

Here's a question:

Should I bother messaging all the CA heads on here regarding this?

[Apothecary]

you should. the more the merrier.:)

perhaps when we have a course picked out and are looking at dates would be the best time?

[snappyfingers]

I'm pretty sure we're gonna do it March 25-27th

[Peterb]

- New Hogan has the facilities, but to be honest the golf is a bit boring ( it could be awesome there, but the course is fairly short with the exception of exceptional hole 17).

- Pinto Lake doesn't have the facilities

- Ryan Ranch is a great call, but no camping

- Browns and Bows would be amazing, but it is far for socal

- Tarwater (a temp course we've set up before) has camping nearby at an incredible state park in the redwoods of the santa cruz mountains. March is a perfect time to play there, before the grass gets too long.

- maybe we get Junipero in before then. We could then convince the parks dept to allow camping there for a weekend in march. Long distance peeps could then fly into SFO, as the park is less than a mile from the airport. We'll see...

[humchris85]

I think the quality of the course(s) and the camping availability should be more important than how far away it is.

Toney's Mountain Golf (http://www.toneysmountaingolf.com/) should still be considered.

I agree. :thmbup: Haven't played Toney's becuse when I was there I had cracked ribs, but the Toneys are realy cool people and their location is deep enough in the cuts that we can realy let loose like us Calli golfers like to.:hfive:

[humchris85]

-

- Tarwater (a temp course we've set up before) has camping nearby at an incredible state park in the redwoods of the santa cruz mountains. March is a perfect time to play there, before the grass gets too long.



:thmbup:Tarwater is a great course! I had alot of fun out there. It is HUGE! An Epic course to do this on. I have pics if anyone wants to see them.

[Apothecary]

i think the pain of having to handle the logistics of getting baskets there would exclude that one....

[humchris85]

i think the pain of having to handle the logistics of getting baskets there would exclude that one....

I don't know. I could bring at least one basket, maby more. And there could be enough people around there with baskets to bring out to make it work. Let's not exclude that one just yet.

[jimbosprint]

I got an M-14 I could bring

edit - that I will bring

[humchris85]

Yea Jim!!!

[humchris85]

Some pics of Tarwater.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs516.snc3/27109_1203474129132_1296963588_30456202_4722586_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs516.snc3/27109_1203474449140_1296963588_30456204_2557877_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs516.snc3/27109_1203474489141_1296963588_30456205_6497401_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs496.snc3/27109_1203474609144_1296963588_30456208_5323507_n. jpg

[snappyfingers]

Logistically, a temp course ain't gonna work.... :\

[mentally_understable]

Do what you gotta do, to pick the course and date. Obviously not everyone will be happy with it. I was just trying to suggest a happy medium in the center of the state. Clearly I am being out voted by the Nor Cal crowd, so go with making the majority happy. If I make it there, so be it. If i don't, so be it.

[JMONEY]

Snap, as far as trying to please everyone by picking a central location is crazy. So does this mean that we would be having it at the same place every year, or near there, no! I'll go regardless of the location.

Edit- I will bring a basket too.

[humchris85]

I know it's probably not going to work for Tarwater, but we do need to make sure there is camping either on site or very close. I've got a few courses we could talk about playing way up here if we want to piss off the so-cal'ers. There's Birds Of Paridise (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3009) in Southern Humboldt, with the Southern Humboldt community park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3712)nearby, though we might not even want to play it as BOP is so good. Why not look at some pics from around then.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs422.snc3/24403_1239803197336_1296963588_30528227_5951183_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs422.snc3/24403_1239804597371_1296963588_30528229_7928788_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs442.ash1/24403_1239804637372_1296963588_30528230_5749503_n. jpg

Then there's Ammon Ranch, one of our most prized mountain courses. Sticks and trees with tape most of the year we set it up with baskets for tournys. Dave Fieldberg listed this as his favorite course in the world. Containing multiple par 4's and par 5's it is the longest course I have ever played. It also has 2 ponds, multiple creeks, an apple orchard, wide open 1000+ footers, to wooded tight aceable holes. Here's a couple pics from around that time of year.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs562.snc3/30696_1257341315778_1296963588_30564159_5338312_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs909.snc4/72214_1419910499906_1296963588_30922629_3317891_n. jpg


But I allready know... These are too far north. I would rather travel somewhere new anyway.

[JMONEY]

Uhhmmmm. That looks pretty nice!:thmbup:

[snappyfingers]

I know it's probably not going to work for Tarwater, but we do need to make sure there is camping either on site or very close. I've got a few courses we could talk about playing way up here if we want to piss off the so-cal'ers.

Then there's Ammon Ranch, one of our most prized mountain courses. Sticks and trees with tape most of the year we set it up with baskets for tournys. Dave Fieldberg listed this as his favorite course in the world. Containing multiple par 4's and par 5's it is the longest course I have ever played. It also has 2 ponds, multiple creeks, an apple orchard, wide open 1000+ footers, to wooded tight aceable holes. Here's a couple pics from around that time of year.
But I allready know... These are too far north. I would rather travel somewhere new anyway.

Uhhmmmm. That looks pretty nice!:thmbup:


Yes, looks great, but tooooo far north. Marysville is as far as we're gonna plan it.
I'm lookin' to piss NOBODY off!

[howardb]

Great!! So Coyote Point, Lake Casitas is the place!!!

Sounds good to me.


Wishful thinking.

[zenbot]

Great!! So Coyote Point, Lake Casitas is the place!!!

Sounds good to me.


Wishful thinking.
Howard and I will be at Mallard (http://www.casitaswater.org/lower.php?url=campgrounds&campground=mallard).

[mentally_understable]

Snappy,

When are you planning on deciding the site?

[Peterb]

I think Lake Casitas in March is an excellent option. Tarwater would be amazing but I won't have the wavelength to deal with organizing baskets (though Mr. Neal would come with the 18+ norcal baskets for us), tees, and etc. Chris your pics from tarwater are sweet! what an amazing day that was last year! I have to convince san mateo county to let us set that up permanently!!!

[zenbot]

I think Lake Casitas in March is an excellent option. Tarwater would be amazing but I won't have the wavelength to deal with organizing baskets (though Mr. Neal would come with the 18+ norcal baskets for us), tees, and etc. Chris your pics from tarwater are sweet! what an amazing day that was last year! I have to convince san mateo county to let us set that up permanently!!!
I'm not going to push hard for Casitas because it's just easier for me but there are a few pros. I do understand that it's not exactly right smack in the middle of California.

* Plenty of camping. Campground M is next to the course
* Lots of other activities nearby
* I can change baskets to any of the 3-5 positions so we can play a different course every round
* I have buried pirate treasure all over the course
* Night golf is an option

[mentally_understable]

I'm not going to push hard for Casitas because it's just easier for me but there are a few pros. I do understand that it's not exactly right smack in the middle of California.

* Plenty of camping. Campground M is next to the course
* Lots of other activities nearby
* I can change baskets to any of the 3-5 positions so we can play a different course every round
* I have buried pirate treasure all over the course
* Night golf is an option

Push hard for Casitas!!! All Nor Cal is pushing for north of Sacremento, so why not push for something we want as well?!?

[snappyfingers]

Snappy,

When are you planning on deciding the site?

Emails have been sent to various private courses and I'm just waiting to get the info. I'm also emailing local clubs at various courses to get feedback from them. Also checking weather statistics, camping rates, etc, etc, etc.

I'm pretty sure we're shooting for either the 3rd or 4th weekend of March 2011. While I want to get as much set into stone as I can as early as I can, I'm also not trying to rush any decision that could come back and haunt me later on.

[Peterb]

March is also quite lovely in SoCal. NorCal can be iffy...

I'll take balmy weather for $1000 Alec.

[mentally_understable]

I'd ask for the 25-27th of March, cause I wont be able to drive anywhere on the 18th. I'll be way too hung over from St. Patty's day!!!

That of course is just my thoughts, do as you see fit.

[snappyfingers]

Will Norcalers be willing to come south? (That's the question)

I'm now thinking of doing two next year:

One South and one North

What's Toney's like in the fall??

I really like the idea of doing the first one at Casitas... lotsa groundwork already in place!!! Plus Zenny gots da hookup... :thmbup:

[mentally_understable]

That would be awesome. If you did that, I would go out of my way to be at both, just for the accomodation of So Cal residents.

[humchris85]

Yes, looks great, but tooooo far north. Marysville is as far as we're gonna plan it.
I'm lookin' to piss NOBODY off!

Ya know I'm just having some fun with you snappy, right?

[humchris85]

I think Lake Casitas in March is an excellent option. Tarwater would be amazing but I won't have the wavelength to deal with organizing baskets (though Mr. Neal would come with the 18+ norcal baskets for us), tees, and etc. Chris your pics from tarwater are sweet! what an amazing day that was last year! I have to convince san mateo county to let us set that up permanently!!!

This was a great course, and I would love to see it become perminant. It could end up being one of the best courses in CA posibly the world.

[snappyfingers]

Ya know I'm just having some fun with you snappy, right?

For sure brother, for sure!

CA is just sooooo big.... looks like I'll just have to plan two meets!

[humchris85]

Will Norcalers be willing to come south? (That's the question)

I'm now thinking of doing two next year:

One South and one North

What's Toney's like in the fall??

I really like the idea of doing the first one at Casitas... lotsa groundwork already in place!!! Plus Zenny gots da hookup... :thmbup:

We will have to see on Nor-Cal'ers coming down south. For people like me up here in the far north end of the state it's much farther than it is for people you are considering north like Sac area. For me it's an extra 6 hours before I even reach Sac, let alone So-Cal. If you guys are going to do a So-Cal one, and one at Toneys' (what I consider Central CA), than us Nor-Cal'ers will have to make our own.:p

[snappyfingers]

Like I said, nothing is set in stone yet. Still waiting on getting quotes, etc.

[Peterb]

Toney's is perfect in the fall...though a summer meetup at Squaw Valley would be the best IMO for norcal. There isn't a more epic course in the state.

[humchris85]

Toney's is perfect in the fall...though a summer meetup at Squaw Valley would be the best IMO for norcal. There isn't a more epic course in the state.

Squaw does sound like fun. I realy want to play up there. And from what I'm hearing from my Tahoe guys is there is another course going in, in Truckee that should be more on par with the rest of the lake.:thmbup:

[Peterb]

Squaw does sound like fun. I realy want to play up there. And from what I'm hearing from my Tahoe guys is there is another course going in, in Truckee that should be more on par with the rest of the lake.:thmbup:

Squaw doesn't have camping right there. A better pick, and an incredibly fun course is turtle rock. Sweet camping on site.

BTW Chris, please join the peninsula disc golf club on facebook and upload your sweet pics!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=108428739554

[humchris85]

Squaw doesn't have camping right there. A better pick, and an incredibly fun course is turtle rock. Sweet camping on site.

BTW Chris, please join the peninsula disc golf club on facebook and upload your sweet pics!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=108428739554

Turtle Rock is a fun course, and you can camp right there for prety cheap, the one problem I had with the camping was that the ground was realy rocky and I wasn't preped for that, and slept rather little that night. In fact everyone I had come with ended up pileing into my car turning the heater on and drinking brandy while hot boxing the car. When the sun started coming up we decided we wern't going to get any sleep, so we went and played a sunrise round. It kinda messed with my pics, but it was all good.

[humchris85]

What's up did everyone run out of steam?

[mentally_understable]

What's up did everyone run out of steam?

Nope, some of just have jobs, and don't spend all day scanning the site. I get on here when time allows.

[humchris85]

Nope, some of just have jobs, and don't spend all day scanning the site. I get on here when time allows.

I'm just bored right now. Figured I would mess with you guys. Don't take it so harsh.

[mentally_understable]

I was kidding as well. Sorry, my sarcasm doesn't come across so well in type.

[Peterb]

Turtle Rock is a fun course, and you can camp right there for prety cheap, the one problem I had with the camping was that the ground was realy rocky and I wasn't preped for that, and slept rather little that night. In fact everyone I had come with ended up pileing into my car turning the heater on and drinking brandy while hot boxing the car. When the sun started coming up we decided we wern't going to get any sleep, so we went and played a sunrise round. It kinda messed with my pics, but it was all good.

huh, didn't realize that the campground was so rocky. That's a shame since it's so damn nice looking and right in the middle of the course. What a course too!

[humchris85]

huh, didn't realize that the campground was so rocky. That's a shame since it's so damn nice looking and right in the middle of the course. What a course too!

Maby it was just the spot we had. It was a prety big campground.

[Peterb]

Another course that should be considered due is Napa's skyline wilderness: great course, camping on the premises.

[humchris85]

Can you camp at Skyline?

[mentally_understable]

Turtle Rock is a fun course, and you can camp right there for prety cheap, the one problem I had with the camping was that the ground was realy rocky and I wasn't preped for that, and slept rather little that night. In fact everyone I had come with ended up pileing into my car turning the heater on and drinking brandy while hot boxing the car. When the sun started coming up we decided we wern't going to get any sleep, so we went and played a sunrise round. It kinda messed with my pics, but it was all good.

That's what inflatable mattreses are for!

[humchris85]

That's what inflatable mattreses are for!

Totaly, but I forgot mine that time.

[Apothecary]

That's what corpulent women are for!

fixed.:|

[humchris85]

fixed.:|

hahaahaha. Sounds good to me.

[Peterb]

Can you camp at Skyline?

Yep...

[humchris85]

That's right, it's at the other end of the park, kinda by tourny central.

[snappyfingers]

That's right, it's at the other end of the park, kinda by tourny central.

RV CAMPING

There are 39 spaces available in the park.

19 spaces with full hookups @ $35 per night
20 spaces with water and electricity only @ $32 per night.

Overflow RV Camping $15 per night (Only if RV Park is FULL)


TENT CAMPING

The tent camping area has space available for up to 20 tents.
Tent Camping by special arrangement only, Contact the Kiosk.

Restrooms and showers are close by.
Tent camping @ $15 per night.





Doesn't seem like enough....

[mentally_understable]

Unless some of us rent out the RV site for a few tents.... 3 tents per RV spot. Bout $10 per tent.

[snappyfingers]

I'm really leaning towards Marysville... it would only be about an hours more drive to Marysville vs. Napa

[elevated plastic]

I'm really leaning towards Marysville... it would only be about an hours more drive to Marysville vs. Napa

and way more fun guaranteed

[humchris85]

I'm likeing the idea of Marysville as well.

[mentally_understable]

I don't know if you saw the fine print on one of the props that just passed in the Marysville District, but apparently there is no longer disc golf for a 500 mile radius of the district. I know, it sucks. But the law is the law. I guess you'll have to move the California Meetup closer to SoCal.

[Peterb]

I don't know if you saw the fine print on one of the props that just passed in the Marysville District, but apparently there is no longer disc golf for a 500 mile radius of the district. I know, it sucks. But the law is the law. I guess you'll have to move the California Meetup closer to SoCal.

WHEN MOSES WAS IN MARYSVILLE LAND....


LET MY PEOPLE THROW

[mentally_understable]

Peterb, can we please keep religion out of disc golf? Praying doesn't help, trust me I know!

[humchris85]

Now we get to be renegade golfers, much more fun. The po-pos can't stop me.

[mentally_understable]

Now we get to be renegade golfers, much more fun. The po-pos can't stop me.

How much you wanna bet!??!

[Apothecary]

http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/user/4/4536-80528-JesusFacepalmjpg-550x.jpg

[mentally_understable]

Apoth,

Did you purposely post a picture of a red x for us?

[Apothecary]

Apoth,

Did you purposely post a picture of a red x for us?

its just too much for your crappy iphone to handle.:p

[humchris85]

http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/user/4/4536-80528-JesusFacepalmjpg-550x.jpg

:hfive:That was my Holloween costume. How did you know apoth?

[humchris85]

How much you wanna bet!??!

How much you got? :p

[mentally_understable]

its just too much for your crappy iphone to handle.:p

First off, I don't have an Iphone, potatohead!

Second, Im using a computer.

Nice try.

[mentally_understable]

How much you got? :p


lol, name the price. I can cover it, and I guarantee you can be arrested!

[humchris85]

lol, name the price. I can cover it, and I guarantee you can be arrested!

I'll take that bet. They can't arest me for disc golfing. They wish they had the manpower to stop us.

[mentally_understable]

Ok, we'll see at the meet up. Bring bail money!!!

[humchris85]

See that's why I don't want to go to So-Cal, everyone but Apoth seems to love calling the cops. :)

[humchris85]

:hfive:That was my Holloween costume. How did you know apoth?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs488.ash2/76110_1421601702185_1296963588_30924607_2973141_n. jpg

[Peterb]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs488.ash2/76110_1421601702185_1296963588_30924607_2973141_n. jpg

Jesus and PBRs?

Really?

[mentally_understable]

See that's why I don't want to go to So-Cal, everyone but Apoth seems to love calling the cops. :)

Who said anything about calling the cops?

[zenbot]

In the course of the afternoon this thread has become very unproductive.

[Peterb]

In the course of the afternoon this thread has become very unproductive.

a prelude of what's to come should this meet up to pan out...

[mentally_understable]

ok, no more BS. Lets get down to the issue at hand!

[snappyfingers]

a prelude of what's to come should this meet up to pan out...

WRONG!!!

[Peterb]

What else is to be decided? I thought it was Lake Casitas in March? IMO it's a perfect call. If the group has fun then Browns and Bows or Toney's in the Fall.

[snappyfingers]

Having it at Casitas is like a big "F U" to like 80% of the state....:thmbdown:

[JTacoma03]

Can't believe I didn't see this thread until 21 pages in - I definitely want to go. Where are we at now in terms of time/place?

Also is this a 1-day or a weekend? I feel like Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Visalia would be a good choice for a weekend DG getaway since there's multiple courses in those areas.

[tallpaul]

Get together with the ten guys who say they will go for sure; and let them decide. Others show if their drive is intense enough. Cali is a BIG state; two different meets may be in order.

[humchris85]

Can't believe I didn't see this thread until 21 pages in - I definitely want to go. Where are we at now in terms of time/place?

Also is this a 1-day or a weekend? I feel like Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Visalia would be a good choice for a weekend DG getaway since there's multiple courses in those areas.

I like Santa Cruz, Monterey area.:thmbup: This get's my vote of approval.

[humchris85]

Jesus and PBRs?

Really?

They make a good ram.:D

[snappyfingers]

Bumps

[humchris85]

Come on guys, let's bump it up.

[mendofrolfer]

good idea jimbo, fun playing the championships with you, im definitely in, wherever it is, id vote for stafford

[mendofrolfer]

yeah yeah nor cal dgcreviewers

[humchris85]

Whoop Whoop!! Nor-Cal in the house!!

[snappyfingers]

Stafford/Sklyine looks good but the camping situation isn't that great

[humchris85]

Stafford/Sklyine looks good but the camping situation isn't that great

We might be able to find other camping around this area.

[snappyfingers]

That's what I'm shooting for...
My friend lives in that area and he's on the case!

[humchris85]

Nice, good call.

[snappyfingers]

Skyline has camping but it's kinda limited....
I've sent out an email to find out the full story on camping there. :D

[humchris85]

Skyline has camping but it's kinda limited....
I've sent out an email to find out the full story on camping there. :D

Skyline is enjoyable, hard, but enjoyable. If we are able to get ahold of the right people we might be able to get to play Napa's secret course, The Arm Farm. I met people that will be able to get us in when I was playing the Vintage Cup this year. I'll try to get ahold of them at the next Vintage Cup if we decide that we are going to do this trip there.

[Friction]

This sounds like much fun and I'd love to be there, though I've not played any tourney's. I think the addition of a night roung should also be explored.:thmbup::popcorn:

[JTacoma03]

Just a warning - if you want a friendly, casual round with buddies Stafford may not be a great option. You hike a mountain and it takes HOURS. Also there's not really anything close to it course-wise. It's a good hour out of SF (and 45 min from Skyline I believe).

I know I suggested Santa Cruz (read: DeLa) which takes hours, but DeLa is more fun IMO.

Either way if I'm free that weekend count me in - I'll go where there's a crowd :)

[snappyfingers]

This sounds like much fun and I'd love to be there, though I've not played any tourney's. I think the addition of a night roung should also be explored.:thmbup::popcorn:

This isn't really going to be a tourney.... more just a meet up centered around disc golf, beer, and debauchery. Although we could organize a super informal tourney type scenario.

It will be about fun, nothing else!

[snappyfingers]

Just a warning - if you want a friendly, casual round with buddies Stafford may not be a great option. You hike a mountain and it takes HOURS. Also there's not really anything close to it course-wise. It's a good hour out of SF (and 45 min from Skyline I believe).

I know I suggested Santa Cruz (read: DeLa) which takes hours, but DeLa is more fun IMO.

Either way if I'm free that weekend count me in - I'll go where there's a crowd :)

Sweet, thanks for your enthusiasm! :hfive:

[Apothecary]

im down to do some prize/commemorative dye work for the occasion as well.:)

[jimbosprint]

This isn't really going to be a tourney.... more just a meet up centered around disc golf, beer, and debauchery. Although we could organize a super informal tourney type scenario.

It will be about fun, nothing else!

Heck yeah! I am glad we are on the same page. :hfive:

[snappyfingers]

im down to do some prize/commemorative dye work for the occasion as well.:)

You're the man! :hfive:

[bdodson]

I am from NORCAL and my parent are from SOCAL and I KNOW how big cali truly is. I am watching this thread to see if my dad and I can make it (he is still in NORCAL) somewhere decent to get to and epic to throw at (its 18 hours to humboldt and 22 or so to SLO area)......

[Peterb]

time for a poll...

[Peterb]

What say you?

[Apothecary]

why do you want to break up the meetup?

[elevated plastic]

one place, Browns and Bows for the win

[mentally_understable]

In my opinion, I think doing one in NorCal and another in SoCal would be ideal. Two meetups is a chance to get to meet more people who are not make it to one or the other. Which would further build acquaintences and friendships. Also, you would be playing more courses that you may or may not be used to playing.

[Apothecary]

didnt we cover this topic in the meetup thread?:\

[mentally_understable]

There is nothing wrong with a poll. Where everyone can voice their opinions.

If I remember correctly it wasn't decided in there.

[Friction]

This isn't really going to be a tourney.... more just a meet up centered around disc golf, beer, and debauchery. Although we could organize a super informal tourney type scenario.

It will be about fun, nothing else!

Dude that's even better:thmbup:

[Peterb]

didn't seem too decided to me. Hence the poll. Either way, I'm cool. I didn't vote...

[mentally_understable]

Peterb, don't be oppressed by anyone. Exercise your right to vote!

[elevated plastic]

If everything works out and when we do meet up I think we should have some kind of tourney. Maybe just 1 round and then we could have a trophy that must be brought to the next meeting and passed on and so on.

[mashnut]

If everything works out and when we do meet up I think we should have some kind of tourney. Maybe just 1 round and then we could have a trophy that must be brought to the next meeting and passed on and so on.

A fun way to do some informal competition is to do a singles round for bragging rights, then use the scores of that round to seed doubles partners (best score with worst, second best with second worst etc.), ends up making some even doubles competition in most cases.

[Peterb]

Peterb, don't be oppressed by anyone. Exercise your right to vote!

No kidding right?

The thing is, it's not like soCal golfers couldn't come to a norCal meet. I'd imagine that vice versa is true as well. But the state is large enough to make it geographically undesirable for people like humChris to get to SoCal. We'll be able to get enough people for a weekend or two either way IMO.

[snappyfingers]

time for a poll...

Ok, let's say I create a poll and De La is picked. Now let's say about 30-40 heads are gonna show up. Where will they stay?
Let me continue with some research before I start a poll...
I'm trying to find a centrally located course that has either camping on site or super nearby that will fun for everyone, including beginners.

Dude that's even better:thmbup:

It'll be about the lulz, and the glory!

If everything works out and when we do meet up I think we should have some kind of tourney. Maybe just 1 round and then we could have a trophy that must be brought to the next meeting and passed on and so on.

Great idea! As long as we keep it informal and no pressure, it should work. I'll be contacting all the major disc companies and retailers to see if they can donate/sell for cheap some plastic for ace awards, etc.


A fun way to do some informal competition is to do a singles round for bragging rights, then use the scores of that round to seed doubles partners (best score with worst, second best with second worst etc.), ends up making some even doubles competition in most cases.

Another great idea!

[snappyfingers]

The problem is logistics:

Let's say De La gets picked. Now we have to find reasonably close camping for a large group of people. Then I have to start collecting money from peeps. Reservations and inquiries must be made.

The most ideal thing would be to find a private course, which CA has, that could accommodate us all and not be too expensive. Unfortunately the courses that fit the bill are way north, killing the idea of having it in a central location.

The idea of having two meets is appealing... are you suggesting having them the same time, or two different times of the year? And if we did two, who gets theirs first, North or South?

The questions, they are endless..... :doh:

[zenbot]

Let's all go bowling.

[elevated plastic]

just got an email from the owner of Browns and Bows. Open for play Nov 19-21. If any Nor Cal guy want to come to "The Happy Place" check it out while you can. I really think this is the most ideal place for the meeting. Secluded,private,2courses(both very unique)camping,fishing, food/market/beer 1 mile away.

[snappyfingers]

Let's all go bowling.


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[bazillion]

What we need is a fricking motor home that we can all pile into and tour the whole state, playing every course we can get our hands on, for about a month!

Dream on, baz, dream on ...