10KLDG - Minnesota Disc Golfers Unite

[Martin Dewgarita]

I've seen the discussions among MN members, much of it on the GGGT thread. It appears as though we have a strong showing on these forums but no formal gatherings that I have seen.

I grew up in MN, and spend about 6 months a year here, generally ~2.5 Months in the spring, ~2.5 in the fall, and ~1 in the winter.

So I propose a get together Saturday Feb 5 (the day before the superbowl) 12:00 noon at BRP. A wonderful place to play in the snow. We'll descend upon their winter "league" (not really a league, an average of about 5 people show up each week to play on saturdays in the winter) a friendly welcoming group of people.

Of course the Time/Location/Day are all up for discussion after we gather some input.

Any Discussion?

[smarkquart]

I've seen the discussions among MN members, much of it on the GGGT thread. It appears as though we have a strong showing on these forums but no formal gatherings that I have seen.

I grew up in MN, and spend about 6 months a year here, generally ~2.5 Months in the spring, ~2.5 in the fall, and ~1 in the winter.

So I propose a get together Saturday Feb 5 (the day before the superbowl) 12:00 noon at BRP. A wonderful place to play in the snow. We'll descend upon their winter "league" (not really a league, an average of about 5 people show up each week to play on saturdays in the winter) a friendly welcoming group of people.

Of course the Time/Location/Day are all up for discussion after we gather some input.

Any Discussion?

It would be nice to get out with some people, but alas until I get back into the classroom fulltime and find that perfect teaching position so I do not have to work my second job, I am stuck working Friday and Saturday nights while I substitute. This means that it is nearly impossible for me to get out to BRP unless it is a holiday or a tournament. You do not go to BRP unless you are prepared to be gone from home at least four hours.

However, there is the Winter Carnival this upcoming weekend at Como Park. It is sponsored by GGGT and I am scheduled to play in both the Saturday and Sunday tournaments and the overnight marathon. I have a pass from the wife and work to attend these. I am flex starting around noon on Saturday, finishing up around 3pm, warming up at some local restaurant, returning to tee off for the marathon around 6pm, finishing that whenever my arm or legs fall off, and then flex teeing off for the Sunday tournament at 9am. If you any those are good times, let me know and we can get a larger group going. A friend of mine is playing with me starting Saturday and the marathon but cannot make the Sunday. I have two other friends who might play but definitely would only play one of the two days, again likely Saturday. Sunday sounds pretty lonely right now.

The course for the Winter Carnival is 28 temp holes set up around Como Park near the zoo. It is the same layout every year with a few minor tweaks here and there. Great for all phases of the game. If anything, it lacks huge elevation changes but beyond that it has everything else as it weaves in our mature trees of a park, a small patch of younger trees, around park landmarks and fixtures, and a few long distance open field shots. You do have to play a little cautiously because a few shots are near active roads, but we are only talking about insanely bad turnover shots that are going to cause problems.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I've definitely been considering the winter carnival, haven't decided on a day or times yet, but either of those could work for me, my dad would probably also be tagging along. I'll get back to ya if and when I decide to head out there.

[Johnson]

I'll check my sched, I'm a ways away...

[BrotherDave]

I'm in, who's buying my bus ticket? ;)

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'll throw in $5

[BrotherDave]

There we go! You guys won't be disappointed. I'm a real cheap date and I put out.

[lapants]

I'm playing at the winter carnival Saturday as well

[lapants]

But I'll play almost anywhere anytime

[deadbody]

Winter weekends are tought for me with a kid in hockey. I'm game for anything once hockey season is ovwer with though.

[smarkquart]

Garrett, league starts in March. March 19th at Rosland Park to be exact. It is a preseason and player's meeting, but I would like everyone there who is going to play or is considering playing this year to show. I would like to see money as well but it will not be mandatory until the April event.

[smarkquart]

There we go! You guys won't be disappointed. I'm a real cheap date and I put out.

If that is the case, I can throw in 5 dollars as well.

If, IF, you are planning on playing in the marathon overnight round, you have to attend a winter camping survival seminar tonight. It is free and it is recommended people attend even if they are unsure whether they are going to play in the overnight marathon or not. If you do not go to this class (6:30-9:30pm, Monday, Jan 24th), then for sure you cannot play overnight.

The seven day forecast is predicting that night to be a decent night for winter. Obviously things change and you cannot trust the forecast more than two days out, but I am hopefuly considering the weather we have been having the last week. Last year's weather was fantastic so I am hoping for a repeat.

I tee off at noon on Saturday since it is a flex start, finish around 3pm, heading to a local restaraunt to warm up and tape lights to my night discs, tee off for the marathon around 6pm (unless Char wants us there earlier), play until I drop, and then tee off for the Sunday round at 9am.

While it may make it slow going, I love playing in bigger groups. Obviously having more spotters and those who can kick up snow where they think a disc landed definitely helps, but I find the company of a lot of people who know how to have a good time essential for having fun.

[deadbody]

Garrett, league starts in March. March 19th at Rosland Park to be exact. It is a preseason and player's meeting, but I would like everyone there who is going to play or is considering playing this year to show. I would like to see money as well but it will not be mandatory until the April event.


Yeah, that shouldn't be a problem.

I'll talk to Alfs about it next time I see him as well.

[Bubbajoe]

I'm in!

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I would love to join you guys with this but im working that day (feb 5th) so i can take sunday off to watch my Pack play in the SuperBowl. If the date changes tho someone should let me know.

[Johnson]

Wow, there seems to be a lot of interest here. Let's all meet up this summer, hit BRP on a busy day, and clog it up even more with a 20 man group :P

Any city players interested in meeting halfway this summer at St. Cloud? There are a couple solid courses there.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'll definitely do St. Cloud at least a few times this year, I love several of the courses around that area, and my grandmother loves it when I visit.

We'll keep this thread as our headquarters and plan meetups at BRP, St. Cloud, Cities area courses, and if anybody wants to come to southern MN, I'll show you around some awesome courses down this way.

[Johnson]

What courses have you played in Cloud? What's your fave? I love Riverside, if you're feeling daring Millstream is just plain sick.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I really like Hidden Lake, though I wish it would be better kept, maintain the fairways pour some concrete tees, but I love the layout. It's a tossup between Millstream and Riverside, I really like 'em both, I played the Northstar throwdown at those two last summer, the tourney layout was sick at both of them. Then not too far east of cloud is Clearwater, sportsmans hill, a short technical challenge that I could play every day and not get bored with it. Then, not too far beyond that is Becker, I love that course too. I've also played a handful of the others, Calvary was fun, crowded, and didn't excite me too much. Northside and River's Edge were decent.

[Johnson]

Calgary seems to be a newbie hang out. I want to play Becker, there's a course in Rice if I'm not mistaken, have you played it?

[Johnson]

200 courses in just over a year? I envy you...

[hedfan1]

Probably not in for the 5th either cause I would need to ask it off and since today was my first day I think asking off would come off as "not good"

I will keep an eye on this thread as a place to post if I am every traveling out side of the Brainerd area though. Like my job, I need a two week notice or more for asking days off.

[Bubbajoe]

St Cloud would be a good mid point. I'm planning to get out that way this spring/summer. I also travel through southern Minn. often on my way back to Sodak and I'm planning on hitting as many courses on the way as I can. Where are you Martin D?

[Martin Dewgarita]

Sounds like the 5th doesn't really work for people huh? Gotta plan more in advance, I tend to forget that everybody can't just pick up and play anywhere anytime. The more I think about it, the 5th doesn't really appeal to me either... Maybe we should set a date a bit more in advance to see if we can get a crowd showing up. I'd probably be able to make any date from april-june in st. Cloud or at BRP. And I still want to make it up to BRP for another winter round.

St Cloud would be a good mid point. I'm planning to get out that way this spring/summer. I also travel through southern Minn. often on my way back to Sodak and I'm planning on hitting as many courses on the way as I can. Where are you Martin D?

Where am I? All over the place, depends on the day. (The link in my sig answers this question and is usually up to date) Currently I'm in the Albert Lea area and will be here off and on until March, at that point I'll probably head south/souteast (Gulf coast for mardi gras, then I want to hit GA, NC area courses) for a month or so before returning to the Medina area for 3 months.

[deadbody]

I'd also be game for a St. Cloud meetup at some point, I love riverside. Didn't care that much for Becker. BRP would be fun.

I'm much more open come about March. Once hockey season ends I've got more time.

Also Scott, Dylan will probably join the league as well, assuming a kid being there is not a problem.

[smarkquart]

I'd also be game for a St. Cloud meetup at some point, I love riverside. Didn't care that much for Becker. BRP would be fun.

I'm much more open come about March. Once hockey season ends I've got more time.

Also Scott, Dylan will probably join the league as well, assuming a kid being there is not a problem.

Awesomeness about Dylan because I believe Andrew is going to play again as well as Jordan.

[smarkquart]

If you are going to the Winter Carnival tomorrow, I am planning on showing up around 9am to get my player's pack and maybe get in a little practice. Our group's official tee time is going to be noon. I have absolutely no idea how many are going to be in our group. The only ones I have for sure is going to be me and Doug. PM me and i will give out my cellphone number so people can call or text when they arrive.

Also, I am playing in the overnight marathon and staying through Sunday morning to play in that tournmanet round. If you can and want to join me on Sunday I am thinking of teeing off around 9am. While Doug is playing overnight with me, he is not going to stay for Sunday. Good company would be greatly appreciated.

[smarkquart]

St Cloud would be a good mid point. I'm planning to get out that way this spring/summer. I also travel through southern Minn. often on my way back to Sodak and I'm planning on hitting as many courses on the way as I can. Where are you Martin D?

I definitely love Riverside. That is the first course I ever played. I like Millstream too in Saint Joseph. I also want to give props for the Clearwater course, it is a tighter, poor man's version of BRP and Kaposia. It weaves through the forest rather nicely. Finally, there is a course in Sartell/ Waite Park, cannot remember the name of it but it is a dumpy course but I would like to play for nostalgic sake. I lived in Saint Cloud for 8 years and only picked up the sport during the last two years. Oh so much fun I missed out on.

I cannot believe I almost forgot to mention Cavalry. A great course when Riverside is not open. They are constantly changing it so I have no idea what kind of shape it is in now.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'll be heading to the winter carnival in the morning, anybody that's going, hopefully I see you there!

[Elderberen]

i wold love to play brp or any couse here in minnisota with dgcrs would be fun.

[hedfan1]

So do we think we could set up a day in April for us MNDGr's to meet? I like Sundays since my work is closed on Sundays but other days of the week besides Saturday would work Saturday is the day when almost no one gets off.

[smarkquart]

Sundays usually work best for me if we plan a week out.

However, there are two big tournaments coming up. Mulligan Stew, but the exact date and time is not set yet, but it is looking at March 12th at BRP. The other is Moir in the morning at Moir park. I do not have the date for that but it should be on the MFA website.

My amateur league starts on March 26th.

Now if we can just get rid of all this fresh snow.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Anything but the first weekend in April works for me.

[Elderberen]

i will play the mulligan stew at brp it is a lot of fun.

[smarkquart]

I am definitely playing in the Mulligan Stew now that I have the date (Mar 13) and have placed it on my calendar so there is no family dispute.

Now... if I could only find some time to get out there and practice.

[Elderberen]

what is the cost for the mulligan stew.

[Elderberen]

if you would like to go play brp before let me know and i will see if i cane work out some time to do so.

[Elderberen]

3/13 Mulligan Stew
BLUE RIBBON PINES - EAST BETHEL, MN
One round of 27 Holes
One Mulligan Per Hole
Lowest Score with least Mulligan’s WINS

Entry Fees:
All Pro Divisions: $20
All Am Divisions: $15
Greens Fee included with Registration
Registration Starts: 9:30am Players Meeting: 10:00am
Tee Time: 10:30am
MFA BoD meeting following Awards
Jake Schramm
Phone: 952-406-1686

[JoshEpoo]

Hey fellow MN disc golfers. I live down in the metro and plan on doing a bunch of MST and MDS events this year so I will be traveling to St. Cloud, Duluth, Stewartville, and perhaps more areas. I'm friends with the MFA east side zone coordinator and the guys who run DGnuts.com. We are hosting a few fun events sponsored by a variety of businesses in the area this year. They are always a blast with prizes, food, drinks and other giveaways. I'll post more info here to keep people updated.

I won't be at the BRP Mulligan Stew but you can find me there often...considering forking out the $140 for the season pass this year.

[Elderberen]

got my season pass right here.

[deadbody]

So looks like I'll be getting in at least one round in the metro area Monday morning, possibly 2 at blue ribbon pines depending on work. Anyone interested?

[Elderberen]

So looks like I'll be getting in at least one round in the metro area Monday morning, possibly 2 at blue ribbon pines depending on work. Anyone interested?
I'm working so not for me put on the-weekends will see.:thmbup:

[deadbody]

Small friendly disc golf league starts tomorrow at Rosland Park in Edina 10am. Informational meeting and then some throwing tomorrow, learn how we do our league and if you are interested join in.

Good time had by all, all players welcome. All skill levels welcome.

PM me for more info.

[Craton]

Anyone want to hit up Acorn today? PM me.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'm down for anything after mid april, I will have a lot of time free, let's get something organized.

[Barliman]

I'm in for a meet and greet. Acorn? BRP? Blaine?

J

[Craton]

I'm in for a meet and greet. Acorn? BRP? Blaine?

J

If we do a big meet, then I'd say it'd prob. have to be an early BRP round. If it's just a group of four or less, we could probably pull off Acorn.

I'd be game for either.

[Craton]

Anyone want to get out and play Wednesday, before we get hit by the rain/snow we're getting Thurs/Fri? I'd be down for Acorn, it's in pretty good shape right now.

[smarkquart]

Anyone want to get out and play Wednesday, before we get hit by the rain/snow we're getting Thurs/Fri? I'd be down for Acorn, it's in pretty good shape right now.

I am going to be at Lochness (Blaine) from 1:30 to 3pm. That is the best I can do for today (Wednesday).

[Elderberen]

and i play silver view every day at noon.

[Discette]

Heads up!


Fairway Flyerz is looking for additions to our staff. This position is
to work at one of three store locations, depending on company needs. You
will be required to assist clients in disc selections - across all
brands offered, collect and administer admissions to Kaposia in south
Saint Paul or The Valley in Inver Grove Heights, work with parks
personnel on an occasional basis, take and follow direction well, answer
phones, open and/or close the store according to procedure, and be able
to work by yourself for (up to) 9 hours straight.

Successful applicants should:

Have a working knowledge of disc golf;
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision;
Be in school or have a college degree;
Have customer service in your background;
Have daytime hours available and willing to work weekends;
Computer skills are not mandatory but you will be required to use one
regularly throughout the day;
Have creative problem-solving skills;
Have a passion for the sport of disc golf

Pay is commensurate on background and attitude. This position is an
extension of Fairway Flyerz Discs and the right demeanor is weighed
heavily. One of our slogans is "We have nothing better to do that talk
with our clients," which stresses our demand for customer service
oriented personnel. This is not a tough job but may require long days
and calm attitudes. Plus you have to put up with a boss like me!

We are already narrowing down our selections so do not hesitate. If you
are interested please let me know by April 4th. I can be reached at
651-484-5035, send me an e-mail at mike at fairwayflyerz dot com, or
stop in the store on Rice Street.

Mike Snelson
Fairway Flyerz Discs
2950 Rice Street N
Little Canada Mn 55113

[hedfan1]

This sounds like a really great opportunity. If I still lived in my home town area, which was The Valley and Kaposia. I live in Brainerd now so if anything comes up in the central MN area, let me know or post back up here.

[Craton]

Dibs!

[hedfan1]

Dibs!

So I hear your in conversations with Johnson to play some DGCR MN disc in the months to come! True? Where do you reside?

[Craton]

Yup. I live in New Brighton.

[hedfan1]

You probably get in alot of Acorn then... I've shot there once, nice course, a bit crowded when I was there but nice!

[Craton]

So I'm going to bump this thread, and hopefully try to get us talking about what this thread was meant to be- organizing some awesome MN disc action.

Who wants to d-golf with me this weekend in the twin cities?

[Elderberen]

My wife is working. but will see

[Martin Dewgarita]

Not this weekend, but I was thinking of pulling this thread up soon for an upcoming weekend (I haven't seen my work schedule yet, so I have no idea when works for me), but I'll be playing a ton of golf in MN soon, I'll try to give some heads up and we'll get something going.

I'm looking forward to playing some new courses as well, this is going to mean taking some trips away from the cities, so if you have any thoughts there, give me a shout.

[Craton]

Not this weekend, but I was thinking of pulling this thread up soon for an upcoming weekend (I haven't seen my work schedule yet, so I have no idea when works for me), but I'll be playing a ton of golf in MN soon, I'll try to give some heads up and we'll get something going.

I'm looking forward to playing some new courses as well, this is going to mean taking some trips away from the cities, so if you have any thoughts there, give me a shout.

Cool. I'd be down for discing with a man in a van.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'll probably have a car and be living in a cabin by that time...

[Craton]

Oh. Haha, well even better.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Nah, it's better when I have the van.

[Johnson]

Snow is melting rapidly, the Lum Park frolf punks were in full effect today. Definitely will let you guys know the next time we (myself, hedfan1, discordye, nolimitsmn) are heading to the cities. We usually make trips together to save on gas, get ready, the Brainerd boyz are comin' for ya.

[Johnson]

Martin, we'll definitely have to meet up so we can get your ASS back to you.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Was that the same ASS you were throwing at at BRP?

As long as I know about a week in advance i should be able to get the time off work.

[Johnson]

No, I bought that pink ASS right before you guys came in the shop. Hedfan1 actually found Dewgarita's ASS up in Brainerd a couple days ago, he lost it at BRP though :P small world...

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Haha, that's pretty weird.

[Johnson]

Indeed it is, so we should set up a big meetup, sounds like we have quite a few MN players down for it...

[Craton]

Indeed it is, so we should set up a big meetup, sounds like we have quite a few MN players down for it...

Yup. Also, if you're looking to find your lost BRP ASS, check the Blaine Play It Again Sports. Some punk went diving in that course and sold them the discs. I found two of mine I lost last fall and was mad they didn't find themselves into the lost and found boxes. I didn't buy them back, etc. But you might be able to find your ASS there.

[Johnson]

I didn't lose my ASS, Martin D. lost his at BRP and we found it in Brainerd.

[Craton]

Gotcha.

[Craton]

Hey I'm going to be down in Inver Grove Heights all day Friday with nothing to do...what courses are open? I know Kaposia and North Valley are shut down, but is there anything else down there that is open, and not a complete sinkhole with all this snow melting?

[Martin Dewgarita]

Just checked my schedule.... Wide open for the month of April, I have some work, but I make my own schedule for that part (bumming that I won't be getting many hours). But, this means free time for DG :D. Anybody have any thoughts before I start randomly driving around the state playing courses?

I also want to make a trip or two to Wisconsin for sure this spring.

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Just checked my schedule.... Wide open for the month of April, I have some work, but I make my own schedule for that part (bumming that I won't be getting many hours). But, this means free time for DG :D. Anybody have any thoughts before I start randomly driving around the state playing courses?

I also want to make a trip or two to Wisconsin for sure this spring.

Seriously, man, I am going to start planning the trip!!! What zip code do you gravitate towards??? :popcorn:

[Martin Dewgarita]

Zip code... Plymouth Creek is my "home" course, 55446, most of the golf I play is on the west side of the cities, but most of the best golf that the cities boasts is all other directions, Kaposia, the valley, oakwood in the southeast. Acorn, lakewood in the Northeast, Elm Creek and of course Blue Ribbon in the northwest, I'm down to travel to any and all of the cities courses though. :D

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

I haven't played any courses in Minnesota, so it's all new to me. Of course, I would be interested in hitting up the destination courses, which might be too bland for ya. i.e., if you are sick of BRP or whatever.

But, my window is April 21/22-24, and you might be going to Highbridge, eh? I am probably saving that for a Memorial/Labor day myself... Let me know!

Chances are, I am heading up to Minnesota either way. I am pretty excited about seeing those courses. :thmbup:

[Martin Dewgarita]

Well, the Highbridge is just a feeler, I'm leaning more towards the later 2 weekends (29-1,6-8). The courses you cannot miss are BRP, Kaposia, The Valley, and Oakwood, I'm always down for a round at any of those, I couldn't get sick of BRP if I tried. Obviously keep in touch, we'll work it out.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Bryant is now open! It's also a nice course that would work for a meet.

[Craton]

That would be sweet. If anyone is in the Twin Cities, we can carpool it up.

Otherwise, Martin Dew, I'd say we need to play a round or two if you're ever in the New Brighton/Roseville area.

[Craton]

Okay, so MN's are seeming to be the Land of 10,000 Fakes...we have this thread but it seems like we're not organizing anything. I'm not pointing figures, and very well could have this thrown at me as you say "why don't YOU organize something"...so okay. What's everyone doing this Sat. morning? Let's get some BRP action underway perhaps...

[Martin Dewgarita]

How about Disc Jam (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?p=795578#post795578) next month, I'll be there Friday night camping out, should be a handful of people out there camping out, some beers, some glow golf.

As for Saturday, BRP doesn't really work for me as I'm in Southern MN, I'd be down to meet somewhere like Maidenshade (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1510) (the only really worthy course between here in the cities unless you could convince me to come up there, or I convince you to come all the way down to Albert Lea area), could get in a practice round for the tourney.

[Craton]

Looks like a sweet course. Too bad I'm in the North part of the Cities, gas is 3.85, and I drive a jeep cherokee sport.

[Elderberen]

brp has a lot of water over the fair ways on the back pound so will need are a games tell it drys up some. but i am up for brp or even elm creek would be fun as well.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'm heading to Menominee for the WI Am Champs this weekend, who's comin with me?

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Lapants and I are heading to CP Adams tomorrow about mid afternoon, anyone going to be there/want to meet up?

[Martin Dewgarita]

I could be convinced of such a thing. Do you have a more specific time?

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Haha, we're leaving after i get out of class at 1, stopping in Apple Valley to pick up some quad shocks for me to try out, then on our way. I'll talk to lapants to see when exactly we'll be getting there and whatnot, so hold tight.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

We could get there ~2pm.

[Martin Dewgarita]

let me see how tomorrow goes.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

We'll be there pretty much no matter what.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Anybody going to the Becker Cash Open Saturday?

[smarkquart]

This Saturday is our first official league event of the year. With life as busy as it is for the next few weeks, that is only time I can get out.

However, I have already signed up for the Go Cart Open in May and the Minnesota Majestic in June. Those promise to be a good time. The Open I am playing advanced for the experience, but I had a bad experience last year at the Majestic when I played Advanced because of the sandbaggers. I signed up for Intermediate although I may change my mind if more people I know play advanced.

[deadbody]

The league is a fun event. Anybody thinking of looking at it should come out and play with us. Fun group of people, easy going atmosphere.

I'll be there (Dylan won't be though)

[Martin Dewgarita]

Brp in 45 minutes!?

[smarkquart]

I am going to Plymouth Creek, teeing off at 1:30pm. Any interest on this fine cold day?

[Craton]

I am going to Plymouth Creek, teeing off at 1:30pm. Any interest on this fine cold day?

I'd prolly going to be there.

[smarkquart]

I'd prolly going to be there.

Thanks for showing up today. Sorry my game was really off. I have a million excuses but I think I am just going with I just plain sucked today even though I consider this one of my three home courses. Three OBs, one during practice in the water, another approach on Hole 8, and then the paved path on the second time through on Hole 1 did me in. I got to thank you for helping me get my River off that building's roof. That was basically the epitome of my day.

[deadbody]

Dude I didn't realize I was playing with someone else from DGCR. Yeah if Scotts day sucked mine was an order of magnitude worse. Circle 10 says it all.

You were good to meet though, thanks for joining us.

[smarkquart]

We are going to play what is open at Elm Creek this Saturday. It is my understanding that Three Rivers has opened up Holes 9-17, treating Hole 17 as Hole 1 for your round of nine. The deal is that the remaining holes run across the snow tubing and snowboarding hill and they are not sure if the grass is ready for foot traffic.

We are planning on teeing off at 11am.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Safari Tournament in Albert Lea, MN on Saturday and Battle at the Bridge in Forest City, IA on Sunday.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Disc Jam, Maiden Shade - Fri/Sat anyone?

[Martin Dewgarita]

Anybody down for a round tomorrow?

[Cgkdisc]

Maiden Shade on Monday for Memorial Day event. If you want to help complete the new design in Lakeville on Thursday at 5:30, let me know.

[Martin Dewgarita]

This Thursday? Where are you at in Lakeville? I'm interested in this for sure.

Monday I'll be halfway across Iowa, but I hope you have a better turnout at Maidenshade than we had last Saturday in the rain for Disc Jam (10 total players).

[Cgkdisc]

We'll be at Kenwood Jr High on Highway 50 at the north end of the tennis court parking lot. Meet at 5:30. Send me your email and I'll send you a course map draft. ck34 at aol.com

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I would love to help out as much as i can on the new lakeville course!

[Cgkdisc]

Come on by at 5:30 Thursday and you can check it out. Otherwise, we'll have some other days ahead later in June after the final approval comes from the City Council. This course will not require much volunteer help because the city has the equipment needed for clearing and installation.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Sweet, this course is going to be the closest to me once it's in. :thmbup:

[smarkquart]

Noon today (Wednesday, June 8th) at Elm Creek if anyone is interested in joining me/ us.

[Elderberen]

working to day but will be at ham lake course all day Friday for my kids field trip for disc golf.

[smarkquart]

If I do not substitute teach on Friday I am thinking of playing BRP in the morning and getting in some practice for the Majestic the following weekend. I will not know if I have to sub on the last day of school or not until that morning.

[smarkquart]

If I do not substitute teach on Friday I am thinking of playing BRP in the morning and getting in some practice for the Majestic the following weekend. I will not know if I have to sub on the last day of school or not until that morning.

Originally I was going to play BRP tomorrow (Friday) as a warm up for next week's Majestic. However, the weather is not promising to be good and I will not have any opportunity to practice there next week before the tournament.

So, I will be heading out there this morning as long as I do not get called in to sub. I will keep my substitute clothes in the car in case I do get called, but the plan right now is to head out there and tee off by 9am. I am anticipating being out there for several hours, so if you are interested in joining me but cannot quite make 9am, let me know.

[Elderberen]

yay i work tell 4:30 and my wife works tonight but i will be at brp by 7:30.

[smarkquart]

I am thinking only 9am to 2:30pm.

[deadbody]

Anyone else playing in the morning session of the Surly disc golf event tomorrow? I'll be the guy in the red twins hat.

[smarkquart]

After talking to the city and getting all the paperwork going, it looks like it is all but official; our am league is going to be holding a Discraft Ace Race at the Becker Course on Sep 11th.

If you are interested, let me know. We are going to try to do some flyers and whatnot to help promote it because the only it really works if people pre-pay. Our am league does not have deep enough pockets to buy too many packages for walk-ups.

I think it is going to be a great time because the Becker course has great facilities for picnicing, grilling, and just hanging out before and after you play. We will have food as well as used and new discs for sale as well.

As of now we are planning on adding six temp holes to the course to alleviate some of the walking between holes, since several of them obviously have to be shortened up. This will make it a 24 hole course which you will have to play twice for a total of 48.

I am going to have to scout the course one more time to finalize where I want tee boxes to go and where to put the temp baskets. I am likely going to do this in early August once I know a little more about the prototype disc available. If you are interested in helping me out scout this park, let me know because I definitely want as much input as possible. I was there a week ago scouting and we think we have good placements for the first 12 of 24 holes, but testing them by more than two people would be great.

If this goes well, Becker has said they would love to have us up there more often to host tournaments because they like the idea of the course being used. The more people who stop in to play, the more likely they will stop at the local eateries and gas stations on their way in and out.

[Johnson]

This is another Josh Johnson last second Blue Ribbon meetup announcement, myself, hedfan1 and possibly one or two more are making the two hour pilgrimage from Brainerd tomorrow, we plan on being there at noon, let us know if you're planning on going and we'll probably see you there, peace.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Have a great summer out there MN DGers, I'll be dreaming of BRP and Kaposia as I'm sleeping under the stars at 12000 ft in Wyoming.

[smarkquart]

Just finished playing the Majestic. Scored a 89 and 91 at BRP. Not bad, not any where the pros, but not bad. Actually was sitting on the top card for Int all weekend until I exploded at Kaposia, carding a 94 while the rest in my group took 86s. Shame on me for not practicing the course a head of time. I had only three clean drives all day.

With that, I do no think I want to touch Kaposia again for a long time and I am not even going to think of BRP until the week before the BRP Open in October.

I might try to sneak out to some of the smaller local courses or Elm Creek (five minutes from my house) but I think I have been competitively wiped out for a little while. I want to get back to just throwing with friends for the fun of it.

I am, however, paid for the Go Cart Open II in early August. Anyone else planning on attending?

[Elderberen]

Just finished playing the Majestic. Scored a 89 and 91 at BRP.

nice round at brp i will be meeting erock out there sunday.

[deadbody]

Looking like Bryant tomorrow morning might happen. Anyone interested?

[Elderberen]

going to white bear lake after work today. pm if you want to meet.

[smarkquart]

going to white bear lake after work today. pm if you want to meet.

I want to get out there soon because I have heard good things about the new 18 layout. Today obviously will not work, but hopefully soon. I will post when I am heading out that way.

[deadbody]

So me and a couple peeps will be playing Silverview in Mounds View tomorrow morning starting just before 7 am.

Playing a highlander round for sure, then we'll see how the weather is for a 2nd quickie as well. Might even try for 54 to be done by like 9am before it gets too hot.

You in Scott?

[lapants]

Looking like Bryant tomorrow morning might happen. Anyone interested?

dang, missed this post, i was out there that day around noon.

[lapants]

double post:(

[smarkquart]

So me and a couple peeps will be playing Silverview in Mounds View tomorrow morning starting just before 7 am.

Playing a highlander round for sure, then we'll see how the weather is for a 2nd quickie as well. Might even try for 54 to be done by like 9am before it gets too hot.

You in Scott?

Might not make 7am but 8 is more of a possibility. Text me around 7:30.

I am definitely PLANNING on getting out tomorrow before I put in seven hours at work. I guess it all depends on family and whatnot. My original thinking was 10am at Bassett and then just going to work afterwards.

I just picked up three First-Run Yellow Traks and two SSS Wizards that I would love to give a try. If I had to pick one over the other for the Highlander round, I guess I would go with the Wizard.

[deadbody]

already back and done Scott. Me and Justin and Dylan got the start a round before 7 badge, and the highlander badge.

[smarkquart]

I just could not sleep last night and finally forced myself out of bed twenty minutes ago. I still might try to hit Bassett at 10am, but I am feeling very sluggish right now and I just might stay home before I need to head to work.

[deadbody]

I'll be at central park tomorrow about noon, maybe noon15 tomorrow if anyone wants to play.

[deadbody]

Acorn Park. 8 AM saturday. Some peeps from my league will be there as well. Good way to start a day.

[smarkquart]

Acorn Park. 8 AM saturday. Some peeps from my league will be there as well. Good way to start a day.

I am going to try to sneak out there since I do not have plans until the afternoon. I still owe a few people some matches. I probably will not know until the last second. So basically, if I am not there on time, I am not coming.

[Elderberen]

blue ribbon ace race any one going to this.

[lapants]

i was only planning on doing two nearby ones, but i think one up there would be fun so i've been considering it, but its a little too early to say.

[smarkquart]

blue ribbon ace race any one going to this.

I will have to check the calendar. I was talking to Ray two weeks ago and as of then no one had stepped forward to run it. He really wants to host on there this year and his normal guy had not contacted him yet. I told him that I would step up and do it if he were to get the ball rolling with Discraft.

Since I have not heard from Ray, things must have been worked out.

[Elderberen]

yay joey is running it again i registered for it 2 days ago will be a great time. brp ace race

[notroman]

Hey guys, I'm coming in from Chicago for the weekend and was wondering if anyone wanted to meet up and show me around. I'm staying in Menomonie tonight (all the cheap hotels in the Twin Cities area were booked because of the state fair). I plan on leaving here around 7-8am and start playing around 8 or 9. I will start with the south/east side on Saturday (Oakwood, Valley, maybe CP, and Kaposia in the afternoon). I have no plans yet for Sunday but I will definitely be playing until about 6.

[notroman]

Leaving for Lakewood right now. Will be there by noon. If anyone's out there I'll be wearing lots of red with my fade tourney bag.

[smarkquart]

Urrrgghhh. Except for a few quick rounds here and there on my way home from teaching, my next significant day out is going to be the Ace Race I am running on September 11th in Becker.

[notroman]

Fun courses. I changed my travel plans around and decided to play Lakewood then Kaposia. I shot a 50 at Lakewood from the long tees. At Kaposia I only kept score for two round of 24. Shot a 71 and a 68. are these scores pretty decent? I can't tell if I was playing well or not, but I had very few bogeys so can't be bad.

I left my pink Z Buzzz pin high at the edge of the fairway on 16 at Kaposia. Putted out but forgot to pick it up somehow. By the time I went back, it was gone. No one turned it in either. It has a custom dye on it of the VK shield like the one in my avatar. If you see sometime throwing it I would appreciate if you can try and get it back for me. It was my go to stable Buzzz.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'll be at Plymouth creek ~845 this morning.

[Elderberen]

Fun courses. I changed my travel plans around and decided to play Lakewood then Kaposia. I shot a 50 at Lakewood from the long tees. At Kaposia I only kept score for two round of 24. Shot a 71 and a 68. are these scores pretty decent? I can't tell if I was playing well or not, but I had very few bogeys so can't be bad.

I left my pink Z Buzzz pin high at the edge of the fairway on 16 at Kaposia. Putted out but forgot to pick it up somehow. By the time I went back, it was gone. No one turned it in either. It has a custom dye on it of the VK shield like the one in my avatar. If you see sometime throwing it I would appreciate if you can try and get it back for me. It was my go to stable Buzzz.

i will keep a eye out for it in the north metro as well the do get around.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I'm going to do one more round Plymouth creek, then anybody down for the valley or oakwood around 2:30 if anybody's down.a

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Resurrecting the thread...So many disc golfers from MN on this site, but all of em are so silent.

Anyways, I'll be at Lakewood Hills early (like 9) on Saturday to play a round or two before heading to Somerset for their Ace Race. Anyone want to join, just let me know.

[lapants]

we're around, apparently just busy in the fall. i'm going to Duluth this weekend, but i just played Lakewood for the first time yesterday and it was pretty fun. except trying to figure out the last ten holes in the dark

[smarkquart]

Several of us are playing Friday afternoon, around 4ish, at Bryant Lake. Some of us will try to play Saturday afternoon but time and place has not been determined yet. The same group of us will also likely play in the GGGT Ace Race later in the month.

[deadbody]

I'll be there.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Resurrecting the thread...So many disc golfers from MN on this site, but all of em are so silent.

Anyways, I'll be at Lakewood Hills early (like 9) on Saturday to play a round or two before heading to Somerset for their Ace Race. Anyone want to join, just let me know.

I might have to join you, depending on weather.


I'm dying to hit up BRP sometime soon too.

[smarkquart]

I'm dying to hit up BRP sometime soon too.

I put it on the family schedule that I am playing in the BRP Open October 16h. I still do not know if I am for sure playing, but it is on the schedule. I would love to play there before then, but playing BRP usually requires a 5-6 hour commitment, which is not something between teaching and my family that I can often swing.

I am also planning on hitting the Winterblaster (December) and Mulligan Stew (March), so I will be getting in my rounds there with tournaments, I just wish I could play there more often for fun.

As for this Saturday, I am thinking of staying a little closer to him. I will likely be hitting Plymouth Creek or Elm Creek that afternoon. Plymouth is great for working on your mid game and running the basket while Elm really lets you unleash your full power drives.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I need to hit up some of the NW metro courses. I just moved to mpls so it's a much shorter drive than from the south metro.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Playing a couple rounds at Bethel university tomorrow at 4 if anyone wants a guide around this private course. Should be at Acorn early this saturday as well.

[Aim For The Chains]

Elm Creek today-- could be closing this week per Three Rivers but if weather stays nice they may extend. Byrant lake closing around end of month and HSSA already shut-down.

[smarkquart]

Elm Creek today-- could be closing this week per Three Rivers but if weather stays nice they may extend. Byrant lake closing around end of month and HSSA already shut-down.

This is the thing that I hate the most about 3 Rivers, they are never clear about what dates. I drive home every day by Elm Creek, and while I cannot play everyday, I try to sneak there whenever I can because it is only 5 minutes from my house.

Not that I have anything against Elk River, but that basically becomes my only option once Elm Creek closes.

As for this weekend, I am going to hit Bryant on Friday from 5:30pm to dark (basically one round). My son's birthday is on Saturday so that whole day is out. I am thinking about getting out Sunday during the Vikings' game. I will be playing with my earphones in listening to the game, but I would love to have company. I am thinking either Plymouth Creek, Central Park, or possibly Acorn.

As for Monday, I have that day off from teaching school. I am debating whether putting in some hours at my seasonal job or hitting up BRP because the BRP Open is in 2 weeks. Eitherway, I have to be home by 2pm.

[smarkquart]

Elm Creek today-- could be closing this week per Three Rivers but if weather stays nice they may extend. Byrant lake closing around end of month and HSSA already shut-down.

Not that you have to go out of your way, but I lost a black Tournament Sword on Hole 11 on Tuesday. I was there last night looking for it and still could not find it. My assumption is that since I could not immediately find it that with the low traffic that goes through there that it is still hiding.

I would say that it is 380 feet of the teebox on the left. It looked like it had enough to clear the short trees that seperate 11 from 12, but that it was going to land in the tall grass. It had enough height and speed that it might be in a ways. There is a small path between 11 and 12, and I do not know which side of the path it is on.

If you happen to keep your eyes open as walk between the holes, that would be great.

[lapants]

Playing a couple rounds at Bethel university tomorrow at 4 if anyone wants a guide around this private course. Should be at Acorn early this saturday as well.

where are you meeting? i'll probably go.

[Aim For The Chains]

Not that you have to go out of your way, but I lost a black Tournament Sword on Hole 11 on Tuesday. I was there last night looking for it and still could not find it. My assumption is that since I could not immediately find it that with the low traffic that goes through there that it is still hiding.

I would say that it is 380 feet of the teebox on the left. It looked like it had enough to clear the short trees that seperate 11 from 12, but that it was going to land in the tall grass. It had enough height and speed that it might be in a ways. There is a small path between 11 and 12, and I do not know which side of the path it is on.

If you happen to keep your eyes open as walk between the holes, that would be great.

We lost an ION and Havoc yesterday-- winds were blowing hard and grass thick as always... Prolly be heading back up there and will take a peek for the sword also and let you know! That place is like an Easter egg hunt for discs'

post a message here or PM regarding Sunday and will try to get out!

[Aim For The Chains]

We lost an ION and Havoc yesterday-- winds were blowing hard and grass thick as always... Prolly be heading back up there and will take a peek for the sword also and let you know! That place is like an Easter egg hunt for discs'

post a message here or PM regarding Sunday and will try to get out!

well no discs other than a unmarked Champ. Destoryer :/

That thorn bush %^&*(#%$! is ROUGH between 11-12-- I spent about 30-40 minutes making paths through it but came up empty.

[smarkquart]

well no discs other than a unmarked Champ. Destoryer :/

That thorn bush %^&*(#%$! is ROUGH between 11-12-- I spent about 30-40 minutes making paths through it but came up empty.

Uuurrrrghhhh. Oh well. Considering that after two searches i could not find it and you could not find it, it is likely not there. If and when I decide to go there tomorrow (Sunday), I am thinking of taking a quick peek in the forest on the left of 12's fairway. It did not look like it was going to cross, but hey, no harm in checking.

If I go out tomorrow, I am thinking after 1pm.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Acorn, friday around 4 until dark. anyone wants to join me, let me know.

[smarkquart]

Acorn, friday around 4 until dark. anyone wants to join me, let me know.

I was going to get out several times over this MEA break. I need the stress relief from teaching. Originally I was going to head to BRP either Thursday or Friday, but considering that I am also likely going to hit it today (Wednesday, 3pm), I might be game for Acorn instead.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I might be down for a Friday thing, acorn at 4, could possibly do that.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

I might be game for Acorn instead.

I might be down for a Friday thing, acorn at 4, could possibly do that.

sweet. well, i'll be there at 4 if you guys want to throw. i'll be in a purple hoodie.

[deadbody]

I might be abe to make this. Gotta convince the wife,

[deadbody]

I'll be there, with a buddy meeting me there as well. I'll have a black hoodie on.

[smarkquart]

Sorry, I ended up playing early in the day so I could spend the rest of the afternoon with the family. I ended up hitting Silverview and Plymouth Creek today and Lakewood Hills and Acorn yesterday. I am thinking about getting out one last time to Elm Creek on Sunday before they yank the baskets for the season.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I ended up working late but still want to get some holes in... Maybe I'll catch up to you all, should be there around 4:45.

[Martin Dewgarita]

I tried... heh, was there by 4:50, played a round as quick as I could figuring I might catch up with ya - I asked all of the black hoodies, and anything resembling purple that I could find... If you saw a dude with his dog playing real fast and actually quite well that was me. Catch ya next time.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

I tried... heh, was there by 4:50, played a round as quick as I could figuring I might catch up with ya - I asked all of the black hoodies, and anything resembling purple that I could find... If you saw a dude with his dog playing real fast and actually quite well that was me. Catch ya next time.

bummer man. I ended up getting in a round with deadbody and his buddy, then barely had enough time for a solo round before it got dark. it was packed out there today!

[smarkquart]

It is MEA break and nice weather. It was packed everywhere I have been in the last two days, and I was playing late mornings and early afternoons. You throw on top of the regular joes who finish work around three or four pm and I am surprised you were even able to get in a second round at Acorn.

[Aim For The Chains]

Last weekend for Elm Creek :(

[smarkquart]

Last weekend for Elm Creek :(

Already played four straight days; 239 holes total. Legs and a knee a little sore but my arm is fine. Normally I would say I need a day or two to recover, but being that tomorrow is Elm Creek's last day I might still get out. I am not sure yet. Maybe at 1:30 so I can be home in time for the Vikings' game.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Next saturday I'm hoping to get down to lakeville to hit the new course down there. I'll probably try to get there in the morning and play 3-4 rounds. anybody is welcome to join.

[Aim For The Chains]

The Valley or Fort Snelling tomorrow... ~1pmish

Have yet to check out the new layout at the valley-- how is it?!

[Martin Dewgarita]

Maiden Shade tomorrow 1pmish

[Aim For The Chains]

Maiden Shade tomorrow 1pmish

:thmbup: we were just there and reviewed it pretty high really liked it a lot. In good condition too! Have you been to the Valley since they made the changes?

[Martin Dewgarita]

Yeah, the new holes were just finished and a bit rough, but I did enjoy the layout, missed some of the old holes, but thoroughly enjoyed some of the new holes.

[MNcyclone]

I've been wanting to try out fort snelling, who is planning on playing and when?

[smarkquart]

I've been wanting to try out fort snelling, who is planning on playing and when?

GGGT has a tournament there on Sunday, the 13th. I have never played it before and was thinking of checking it out on the 11th since I have the day off from teaching.

[deadbody]

Scott, there is a good chance I can join you for Ft. Snelling that day since I don't have to work either.

Driving a cart while Disc Golfing? #winning :)

[smarkquart]

Scott, there is a good chance I can join you for Ft. Snelling that day since I don't have to work either.

Driving a cart while Disc Golfing? #winning :)

I do not think you were with us when we had carts at Highbridge. That would be the opposite of the definition of winning. Funny, but not winning. Nate and Ryan were driving a cart on Granite (or the other one allowed not Gold) and discovered a hidden stump at full speed. Nate was thrown from the cart and Ryan went from the passanger seat into the driver's seat.

Now, the 11th is a holiday and a Friday. I am assuming you have that day off from work as well? I am thinking of an earlier tee time, something like 9 or 10am so I can be home no later than 3ish.

[deadbody]

I can do earlier. like I said my feet tend to give out sooner than my arm so a cart might get more holes in, but if you just want to play 36 I don't think it's a problem either way.

[Aim For The Chains]

probably heading up there around 2PM.

[Martin Dewgarita]

Maidenshade was nice, beautiful day out there today.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

GGGT has a tournament there on Sunday, the 13th. I have never played it before and was thinking of checking it out on the 11th since I have the day off from teaching.

I'm hopefully playing the tourney on the 13th....anyone else?



anyways, I'm going to be on Bethel University's course tomorrow until about noon, then I'm headed to Acorn for a few rounds before sunset. The school gave us tomorrow off, so I have all day for some DG. Let me know if you want to meet up for a round or two....or three.

[smarkquart]

I'm hopefully playing the tourney on the 13th....anyone else?



anyways, I'm going to be on Bethel University's course tomorrow until about noon, then I'm headed to Acorn for a few rounds before sunset. The school gave us tomorrow off, so I have all day for some DG. Let me know if you want to meet up for a round or two....or three.

I am likely playing in the tournament but the 30 or 40 dollars is a little off-putting. Being an employee (at least during the summer) of GGGT, I know that they will put up a lot of money and effort into making this a great tournament. Yet I have been struggling as of late in tournaments. I did pull in a -10 under at the GGGT extra tournament during their Ace Race where you could throw your regular bag, losing to the eventual overall winner who had -14, but since after the first round at the Majestic I have been really stinking it up.

40 dollars for advanced and no guarantee that I will play well, especially on a course I have never played before and might get in only a little practice the Friday before, probably not going to happen. I might go for the 30 dollars in Intermediate and go with the intention of having fun and letting the score take care of itself.

My next day off from teaching is going to be the 11th and I thinking of hitting up Snelling then. Starting with daylight savings time ending this Sunday, it will be dark by the time I get done teaching in the afternoon, so playing will soon be reserved for weekends when the wife and kids do not have plans and for days I do not teach. I think those will be few and far between. I debating whether to play a quick round or two at Elk River on the way home from teaching (giving me about 1 hour of daylight before I can no longer throw) or just heading straight to my church and checking out the land before I start drawing up a proposal of installing a course on the land.

I am looking to play in the Winter Carnival at Como Park in January and the Mulligan Stew at BRP in March. Beyond that I am already looking at our league(s) starting up in late March. Wow, this is going to be a long five months of sporadic play.

[deadbody]

Scott, Jamie has an 8:30 eye doctors appts on the 11th, possible I will be a couple minutes later than 10, but I should be close to that time. I'll text you when I leave the house.

[smarkquart]

Scott, Jamie has an 8:30 eye doctors appts on the 11th, possible I will be a couple minutes later than 10, but I should be close to that time. I'll text you when I leave the house.

Awesome. I will bring a few bucks for the round and a few more so we can split the cart if you really need it. Normally I would not need a cart, but it would look silly if you drove around and I walked besides you.

[deadbody]

Sounds like a plan. We'll play the cart by ear if you want to play more than 36 then I'll probably get one, might not be a bad thing if you want to throw a bunch of shots to try stuff, it's easy to drive the cart to pick stuff up.

[deadbody]

Sounds like a plan. We'll play the cart by ear if you want to play more than 36 then I'll probably get one, might not be a bad thing if you want to throw a bunch of shots to try stuff, it's easy to drive the cart to pick discs up.

[smarkquart]

might not be a bad thing if you want to throw a bunch of shots to try stuff, it's easy to drive the cart to pick stuff up.

Did you ever see the pictures of Ryan and I playing some night golf with a cart? Basically we were doing some drive-by putting and neither of us had a drop of alcohol.

Great memories, but I am sad to say that we did not give disc golf the best of reputations that night. Thankfully it was not a public course and we did no real damage to the grass.

[timj5304]

:thmbup: we were just there and reviewed it pretty high really liked it a lot. In good condition too! Have you been to the Valley since they made the changes?

What was changed at the valley recently? I know Kaposia has a new gold layout but was not aware of anything for North Valley.

[lapants]

anybody playing in the Bloomington Open tomorrow? temp course at Moir.

[smarkquart]

anybody playing in the Bloomington Open tomorrow? temp course at Moir.

Not this year. I will hit Moir in the morning in a few months that will use the same layout.

I am at the home depot tomorrow morning with my family for kid craft Saturday. Afterward I am heading to my church to scout out the land and make recommendations for possibly installing a 9 or 12 hole course there.

[Aim For The Chains]

What was changed at the valley recently? I know Kaposia has a new gold layout but was not aware of anything for North Valley.

"4 new holes" we thought were new but not at all... Didnt seem like much changed but some nice signs!

Anyone know if Bryant Lake is still open? Was a day by day basis as of the end of Oct.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

I'll be at Acorn tomorrow at about four. I'm hoping to get a full round in and then maybe a glow round. anyone that's game, come join me.

anybody know of any tournaments coming up? I'd like to play in another before the snow flies.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I'll be at Acorn tomorrow at about four. I'm hoping to get a full round in and then maybe a glow round. anyone that's game, come join me.

anybody know of any tournaments coming up? I'd like to play in another before the snow flies.

I wouldn't be surprised if GGGT put on a tourney for the weekend after Thanksgiving, but you think they would have advertised it by now if they are. I'm sure they'll put sometihng on before the snow flies tho.

[lapants]

I wouldn't be surprised if GGGT put on a tourney for the weekend after Thanksgiving, but you think they would have advertised it by now if they are. I'm sure they'll put something on before the snow flies tho.

I think the time between those two is going to be pretty short, unfortunately.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I think the time between those two is going to be pretty short, unfortunately.

True, but I really wouldn't be surprised if they did something even after it snows.

[smarkquart]

I wouldn't be surprised if GGGT put on a tourney for the weekend after Thanksgiving, but you think they would have advertised it by now if they are. I'm sure they'll put sometihng on before the snow flies tho.

Char told me that they have nothing in the works until the Winter Carnival. Trust me, the amount of work Char and Charlie put into the Winter Carnival I am surprised they have time for any other tournaments.

Like Cale's Shoot Out, I am sure they would be more than happy to support anyone who is putting on a tournament. Right now they are supporting Winter Westside Wednesdays.

There is an upcoming tournament at Blue Ribbon Pines called the WinterBlaster. Like the Ice Bowls, it will not be cancelled for weather. I have participated in that the last four years. Normally it is at BRP but one year it was at Cavalry in Saint Cloud. Unfortunately, every year I have been in it there has been snow on the ground. Three years ago I think it was at BRP and in the morning there was no snow on the ground but the blizzard started around tee time and by the time we finished the round the snow was already half way up to our knees. It was definitely a fun tournament, and we only lost one disc in our group. If the water freezes over, they call Winter Rules which means there are no water OBs at BRP. This tournament is Saturday, December 3rd.

The only other tournament I saw on the MFA calendar is the Fairway Freezer, another Ice Bowl, and that was mid January.

Tournaments usually slow down after November, but there are also a lot of weekend winter leagues about to start up.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Sunday Funday @ Blue Ribbon Pines (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177820248976389)

Too bad I'll be working :(

[smarkquart]

Sunday Funday @ Blue Ribbon Pines (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177820248976389)

Too bad I'll be working :(

My scheduled is filled up too. It was a stretch to convince my wife to let me play in last Sunday's tournament. I used the line that it would be the last tournament I could play in until the Winter Carnival in late January. It would not be best if I suddenly said there was another one.

I am trying to find a way to get down to Westside Wednesday tonight at Bryant Lake. It might be a stretch and I would be arriving just minutes before tee time.

I do have the whole Thanksgiving weekend free, or at least that Friday and Saturday. I definitely see myself getting out for a round or three somewhere.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

My scheduled is filled up too. It was a stretch to convince my wife to let me play in last Sunday's tournament. I used the line that it would be the last tournament I could play in until the Winter Carnival in late January. It would not be best if I suddenly said there was another one.

I am trying to find a way to get down to Westside Wednesday tonight at Bryant Lake. It might be a stretch and I would be arriving just minutes before tee time.

I do have the whole Thanksgiving weekend free, or at least that Friday and Saturday. I definitely see myself getting out for a round or three somewhere.

I would love to get to WWW tonight, but tonight is one of about 3 wednesday nights I work a year.

I'm going to be stopping by GGGT on blackfriday for sure, and depeneding if i have to work or not that afternoon I'll be playing a few rounds also.

[smarkquart]

I would love to get to WWW tonight, but tonight is one of about 3 wednesday nights I work a year.

I'm going to be stopping by GGGT on blackfriday for sure, and depeneding if i have to work or not that afternoon I'll be playing a few rounds also.

I have it on good authority they will not be open on Black Friday.

[lapants]

I have it on good authority they will not be open on Black Friday.

so if they have stuff on sale, like they've been hinting they will, we'd have to order online and pay shipping? :(

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I have it on good authority they will not be open on Black Friday.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat?! This totally shatters my world right now! ):

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Anyone (besides lapants) playing sunday funday? I'm gonna try to get up there after for a around after it.

[smarkquart]

so if they have stuff on sale, like they've been hinting they will, we'd have to order online and pay shipping? :(

I am going to try sneaking in there Tuesday or Wednesday. I would prefer to go Tuesday so when I get off from chool early on Wednesday, I will have those new discs to try.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I heard from a little birdie that the sale MIGHT start on Wednesday. (Don't tell anyone I said that tho!)

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Anyone (besides lapants) playing sunday funday? I'm gonna try to get up there after for a around after it.

I'll be there. Hopefully I can stick around for doubles as well.

This will be a good introduction to snowy winter rounds for me...

[smarkquart]

Wish I could get out tomorrow but too much going on. Anyone getting out Wednesday afternoon or sometime on Friday? At least here in the cities it is supposed to be warm enough to melt off anything we are getting today.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I've got a busy day at work on friday right now, but that might change. Wednesday I could prolly get out before I head down to la crosse for thanksgiving.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Anyone know anything about the tournament this weekend at the new lakeville course? I heard rumors.

[Cgkdisc]

Waiting for permission contingent on the snow melting so they couldn't cross country ski there Friday. Looks good but the melt won't happen until tomorrow.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I've heard things too, but have yet to see anything substantial about it.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Waiting for permission contingent on the snow melting so they couldn't cross country ski there Friday. Looks good but the melt won't happen until tomorrow.

Any details on this potential event that will happen if/when the snow melts?

[Cgkdisc]

Tom Marcus is planning to run a 2-round C-tier if he gets the go-ahead from Lakeville Parks tomorrow based on snow melting enough so no school ski team practice possible Friday.

[lapants]

as long as there is no snow in the forecast, i think it's gonna be a go. My brother is on Prior Lake's Ski team and they aren't even skiing on the snow we have now, and it's only going to get warmer.

[Cgkdisc]

It's on:
http://mnfrisbee.ning.com/forum/topics/kenwood-trails-open-friday-11-25-11-9a

[smarkquart]

I am thinking of playing the new Hassan course tomorrow as it is on my home from teaching. Likely 2pm. Afterward I am hitting up GGGT to spend some gift certificates and get myself prepared for a night round in case I play in Westside Wednesday league at Plymouth Creek. They tee off at 6pm. I am also thinking about playing in the After Thanksgiving tournament also at Plymouth Creek on Saturday.


Friday is supposed to be very nice as well. I hope my wife will let me out of the house that day so I can play somewhere nice before the snow hits again next week.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

It's on:
http://mnfrisbee.ning.com/forum/topics/kenwood-trails-open-friday-11-25-11-9a

I'll be there, turkey coma and all.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Will I see any of you at the lakeville tourney tomorrow? I'll be there bright and early. this gives me a good excuse to make the long drive down to the boonies to see the new course. I've never played a two-round tourney either, should be fun.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I would but I have work /: lapants should be there tho.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Probably going to play kp tomorrow if anyone wants to join!

[smarkquart]

Life is going to get the better of me for the next four weeks. I will not have any early release dates (sending the students home 2.5 hours early) until Winter Break. Boy Scouts and family get the remainder of the time. If I do get out it is going to be a weekend and likely nothing more than a few minutes from my house (Central or Plymouth Creek).

I am planning to hit up the Winter Carnival in January and the Mulligan Stew in March. I cannot believe I am basically giving up on December already.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

winter blaster this saturday at BRP! haven't heard any specific details yet though....

[ElectricBoogaloo]

winter blaster this saturday at BRP! haven't heard any specific details yet though....

Still looking for deets. anybody know anything? I'd even settle for hearsay.

now that it's snowing, I'm looking forward to this tourney.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Still looking for deets. anybody know anything? I'd even settle for hearsay.

now that it's snowing, I'm looking forward to this tourney.

https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=NjVobHJlcmFvMXY0dGk0MGtia3JoajJnOTQgYm5 ibjRmdGlrcW84ZWxoZHFzNGliZmc1Y2tAZw&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml

That's all I've been able to find.

[smarkquart]

I heard it is still on, but it has all been word of mouth. What a shame, this has been notoriously one of the best winter tournaments because of the freakish weather one might see in December.

I think it was three years ago that we teed off with no snow on the ground, but by the second or third hole in it was a full blown blizzard, and by the time we finished 27 holes the snow was half way up to our knees.

[Elderberen]

I heard it is still on, but it has all been word of mouth. What a shame, this has been notoriously one of the best winter tournaments because of the freakish weather one might see in December.

I think it was three years ago that we teed off with no snow on the ground, but by the second or third hole in it was a full blown blizzard, and by the time we finished 27 holes the snow was half way up to our knees.

yay played there with a friend that day for fun some people thaw t we were nuts for playing for fun in that snow storm.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

posted on the MFA board:

The Winter Blaster is being held once again at Blue Ribbon Pines this
Saturday, December 3rd. Register by 9:30, shotgun tee at 10am. It
will be one round of 27 holes. This is a non-sanctioned event so no
additional fees for non-members. Tees will be cleared and salted
before the round.

Entry fees:
Open Pro ($40)
Pro Women ($30)
Master ($30)
Advanced ($30)
Master Advanced ($30)
Women Advanced ($10)
Intermediate ($20)
Junior ($20)

Any questions, feel free to contact TG at 612-281-3192.

DG = Fun @ BRP

[E_Rock25]

I might be there Kevin thanks

[smarkquart]

It will be first year missing the Blaster in five years. Definitely bummed, but life and health got the better of me this weekend.

I am definitely looking forward to the Winter Carnival. That one is on the calendar so no one else can make plans for me.

[ElectricBoogaloo]

Planned for this May, the MN Amateur Championships.

http://mnadgc.com

found it on dgnuts--Not much on the site, but check it out

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

St. Paul ice bowl registration is up on GGGT. Gonna be some good fun out there!

[smarkquart]

St. Paul ice bowl registration is up on GGGT. Gonna be some good fun out there!

I am leaning towards playing in the overnight marathon and then with whoever we gather for a bright and early Sunday morning tee off.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I'm wanting to do that too, trying to talk lapants into it also!

[rupet]

Planned for this May, the MN Amateur Championships.

http://mnadgc.com

found it on dgnuts--Not much on the site, but check it out

Hey all, i'm new here. Anyway, do you need to be a pdga member for this event? Just wondering, because I'm boycotting the pdga.

[Cgkdisc]

Yes. The event is listed as an A-tier and PDGA membership will be required.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

I'm all signed up for saturday at the SPWC Icebowl! Gonna be playing with Beto, Lapants, and a couple others!

[lapants]

O ya, thanks for reminding me that I need to register

[smarkquart]

Playing overnight at the Winter Carnival, likely arriving around 3pm so I can throw some of the holes that will be pulled after dark, and then staying for a full round on Sunday.

I am going to be very disappointed if the Mulligan Stew is held on March 17th (St. Patty's Day). It is the only Saturday in the month I could not make work (Cub Scout Aventure).

So, both of my monthly Am Leagues are starting up in March. I will be posting in another thread about that because I will be looking for more higher up Ams to play this year.

I have not paid for yet but will play in the Majestic in June.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Playing overnight at the Winter Carnival, likely arriving around 3pm so I can throw some of the holes that will be pulled after dark, and then staying for a full round on Sunday.

I am going to be very disappointed if the Mulligan Stew is held on March 17th (St. Patty's Day). It is the only Saturday in the month I could not make work (Cub Scout Aventure).

So, both of my monthly Am Leagues are starting up in March. I will be posting in another thread about that because I will be looking for more higher up Ams to play this year.

I have not paid for yet but will play in the Majestic in June.

I'd be interested in the league.

As for the Majestic, I'm not going to be able to play in it. It requites too much time off from work. I'm sure I'll spectate on the final day tho!

[deadbody]

Oddly enough if a lot more upper level players came out for the league scott is talking about, it would probably dampen my enthusiasm for it.

Like I'm not that good, I enjoy the sport and keep trying to improve, but if there were more than 1-2 people who consistently showed up that I have barely a hope of beating then it would make me less inclined to play. Making an effort to show up and get my ass kicked isn't something I am interested in.

Right now I know I can show up and hang with anybody there on average except Scott and Justin.

If Scott and Justin became another 5-6 players I would not enjoy that I don't think. Since we really don't split divisions I would end up with a bunch of losses in single player matches, and even on the 2nd level card potentially.

[smarkquart]

Oddly enough if a lot more upper level players came out for the league scott is talking about, it would probably dampen my enthusiasm for it.

Like I'm not that good, I enjoy the sport and keep trying to improve, but if there were more than 1-2 people who consistently showed up that I have barely a hope of beating then it would make me less inclined to play. Making an effort to show up and get my ass kicked isn't something I am interested in.

Right now I know I can show up and hang with anybody there on average except Scott and Justin.

If Scott and Justin became another 5-6 players I would not enjoy that I don't think. Since we really don't split divisions I would end up with a bunch of losses in single player matches, and even on the 2nd level card potentially.

AMATEUR Garrett, we are looking for am. Maybe I should better clarify, we are looking for players who at least know which direction a disc should fly and are not just hucking it. Most importantly, we are looking for the type of players who know which direction a disc should fly, constantly hit trees like the rest of us, but know how to have a good time about it.

I agree, though, our league is about having fun and not being slaughtered by skilled players that the rest of us could never hope to be half as good as.

[UnitedPuppySlayer]

Still interested :thmbup:

[smarkquart]

Still interested :thmbup:

Awesome.

March 24th

Wabun Park

10am

This is our preseason event where we discuss the rules, scoring, fees, schedule, and whatnot of the league.

The next event (in which you should have already played your three head to head matches) will be April 14th at Oakwood. The annual road trip is going to be in August at Highbridge. We are also going to push for an early date in August for our second annual Discraft Ace Race. Most likely it will be in Becker again because we had such a positive experience last year.

[deadbody]

Still interested :thmbup:

I played with you at Fort Snelling (I was the fat guy driving the cart) you don't hit enough trees :)

[smarkquart]

I played with you at Fort Snelling (I was the fat guy driving the cart) you don't hit enough trees :)

Throw in how many trees I hit on Hole 7 (?) and I think we averaged out just enough for everyone to have a few hits.

[Steve West]

On a golf course!