9th Lake Russell Open PDGA C-Tier 8-9 Sept 07

[Jay]

Last Years Results:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tourname ... ngs=1#Open

TD - John Nicewonder
ATD - Woody Blackwell
ATD - Jay Voss

First 50 amateurs to register will receive an Innova Star disc!!

Registerred Players List:
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tourname ... urnID=7159

On Line Registration:
http://www.soldiscsports.com/pd_9th_lak ... l_open.cfm

Tourney Flyer:
http://www.discgolfatlanta.com/flyers/L ... ll2007.pdf

Park Info:
http://www.gastateparks.org/info/richbruss/

Schedule:
Registration/Check-in: 9-10:00am
Players Meeting: 10-10:15am
1st Round Tee Off: 10:30am
Saturday: 2 Rounds of 18
Sunday: 1 Round of 27 (Tee Off 10:00am)

2 Meter Rule enforced

Send Entries To:

Jay Voss
360 Roy Haynes Drive
Ball Ground, Ga 30107


Pros $44
Adv $34
Int $24
Rec/Jrs $14 - Play Saturday only

Please help defer course fees by sponsoring a tee sign for one of the holes! Please thank our sponsors!!

Sign in front of Course - Vern

#1 - Candy Prandy
#2
#3 - Dusty Jones
#4
#5 - www.PrimoPlastic.com
#6
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#8 - Jason O'Herron
#9
#10 - Vach
#11
#12 - LeftNut LaPerre
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#14 - www.eatsleepdisc.com
#15
#16 - www.PrimoPlastic.com
#17
#18 - Jay Voss

[tdg]

I have been back and forth with the park and Lane. Here's the lowdown.
Lane is not running the event. I would have but I can't make the tentative weekend that is set. If someone who is qualified would step up, that would be great. The park ( Keith Whitaker and Jerry) want 15% of the gross that comes in from the tourney. This will be a contract between the TD and park. It doesn't sound bad until you consider player packs if any and the pro payout which usually brings in no money because of it all being paid back. I've run some numbers from past Elberton tourney's and whoever took this on could profit some if it fills up.
There will still be a parking fee to get in. If you are interested please call
706-213-2045 and talk to Keith Whitaker. I will try again to get a more favorable deal for us. Talk to you soon. - John

[$Dollar$]

i hope someone steps up! its a tradition people!!!!!!

[tdg]

I got a better deal in the works to make it worth someones time.
I should know something early next week. - John

[Randgolf]

Sounds like Dollar is our TD

[tdg]

I just talked to Keith Whitaker at Lake Russell about the 9th. LRO.
I also made him aware of the other tourney that is said to be on that date.
Keith told me that he was aware of the other tourney, but was told it was a free to play event with no pro divisions. I let him know of the post on the Atlanta site about this event and the entry fees which cannot be collected unless approved by the park. He did say that if Chuck's letter was in first that he would get that date if it's free or he pays a fee to the park. He mentioned moving the LRO tourney back. Keith is supposed to let me know later this afternoon. He knows that this is the traditional date for this event and so do the Georgia golfers.Before I comment any further on this let me see what I hear back from the park. - John

[Laserman]

Many of us have made plans to play the Lake Russell Open. If Mr. Disc takes over the course on Saturday September 8th, I will cancel my plans to go to the lake and I suspect many other people will do the same.

[tdg]

I just got word that Lake Russell is a go . It will be a 2 day "C" tier this year. I am still working out the details. The dates are the same September 8 and 9. I will try to have flyers this weekend at the FCO. Hopefully get it posted here next week. I will be getting the sanctioning agreement to the PDGA and the fees this week also. So it should be posted on their website. - John

[Laserman]

Way to go John! You are the man! Thank you for taking care of this!!

[Jay]

Thanks a million John! Your leadership is appreciated during this vacation weekend.

[tdg]

I am looking at 2 days. 2 rounds of 18 on Saturday. 1 round of 27 on Sunday with a Sunday morning tee time of 10am. Pros $44- ADV. - $34 INT. $24. Because of the closeness of this date I will give a Star disc to the first 50 ams to enter. No customs. We'll do Saturday check - in and registration from 9- 10 with a player meeting around 10:30. There will be the usual $2 PDGA fee and a $2 park fee. Anyone wanting to donate CTP's,
bring them day of ,and we'll get them out for 2nd. or 3rd. round play.
Just a note, the park is very concerned about alcohol use in light of what happened last year. Please keep it off the course. I would hate for you to DQ yourself. See you all soon - John

[tdg]

This tourney is listed as a "B" tier currently on the PDGA site. It is a "C" tier. Just to clear up any confusion. I will have flyers at the FCO this weekend and at the GA. states later in August. I hope to get one posted here ASAP. See the first post on this thread for registration details. - John

[$Dollar$]

Thanks a million John!

[Jay]

As always, keep you eyes on the top post. We will continue to update first post. Waiting on the flyer to get posted on the message board and then we will add that link.

I just updated the top post with the online registration link! Big thanks to Chris P of Solstice!!!!

http://www.soldiscsports.com/pd_9th_lak ... l_open.cfm

[Jay]

top post update with registerred players listing On line sign up ROCKS!

[Vern]

Is this a sanctioned event?

[Wookie]

Is this a sanctioned event?

does it matter? It's the LRO!!! That's all it needs to be.

[solstice_disc_sports]

I just updated the top post with the online registration link! Big thanks to Chris P of Solstice!!!!

http://www.soldiscsports.com/pd_9th_lak ... l_open.cfm

....My pleasure.

Only been online less than 24 hrs and already my Inbox is filling up with registrations!

[mrpbody33]

Top post updated with tourney flyer!

[Mike D]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223 ... l20071.jpg

[Jay]

Is this a sanctioned event?

does it matter? It's the LRO!!! That's all it needs to be.

I figured at least one person would fall victim to the verminator! Sanction status is in the title of this thread!

[Jay]

Top post update with 2 meter rule, sponsors, players registerred.

If you would like to donate prizes for ctp's please bring them with you and send us an email/pm.

Tee Sign Sponsorship if sold out would help cover course fees and pdga player fees which leaves more $$ for payout!

[Jay]

Registered Players List Updated??MPO is leading the divisions!

[Jay]

Players list and tee sign sponsors updated.

Keep the entries flowing in!!!!

[Mr-Disc]

#1 fan of PlayDGA

[Carl Wms]

Sara & Cliff have tent site reserved, but can't make the tourney.
They paid a deposit that they will lose unless one of you needs a
tent site. Send me a PM if you need her contact info.
Thx

[tdg]

Due to some personal reasons I will not be the TD of the LRO. I have talked with the park and they are good with that, so Jay Voss will be
the TD for Lake Russell. I have total confidence that Jay and his help will do a great job at this event. Have a great time in Elberton. See you all
soon- John

[Jay]

ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Time to recruit!

[Jay]

Woo-Hoo ? Only 10 more days until the 9th Annual Lake Russell Open!

If you planned on mailing your entry in with a check, please make sure it arrives NLT Saturday Sept 1st as Monday Sept 3rd is a holiday and I leave for Lake Russell Thursday afternoon. Any checks that arrive on the 4th-6th will be brought to the tourney with me and traded for cash at check in. You will be notified by phone if you fit this scenario.

Don?t forget that you can register on line as well:

Also ? I am looking for volunteers to help out with this tourney during check in on Friday/Sat and running the score pit so please PM or email me if you can contribute.

Current Staff includes:
Woody
John Ritger

Thanks!

[Laserman]

At least you have Woodrow.

[Roscoe]

what hotel or motel is everyone staying at? Don't see to many places there to stay.

[brim]

cabins or camp at the park - guaranteed a good time!

[SLOjams]

Sup yall new to the ADGO!!!!
Love the disc!!
Got a course coming up between Athens and Elberton, will be hosting some non-sanctioned but fun and different events at the SLOdown Ranch.
www.myspace.com/slodowndiscgolf

Was curious about what the extra holes in the 3rd round are going to be at Russell?? woods holes or 9 of the 18? This is my first tourney in 7 years, since i moved from WA, so let's crush some chain!!!

[Jay]

On-Line sign up will stop at 1pm today????

Registered players list will be updated shortly!


Sundays final round of 27 holes includes the wooded 9.

[Jay]

Friday:
4:00-5:00pm: Player Registrations at the course.
5ish: Blind Draw Doubles (side action)

Saturday:
9-10:00am: Check-in
10-10:15: Players Meeting
10:30: 1st Round Tee Off
TBA: Lunch 1 hour
TBA: 2nd Round Tee Off

Sunday:
10:00am: Final Round 27 Holes
TBA: Awards


1. Entry to the park is not covered during this tourney. I believe the cost to get in the park is $2.
2. If you plan on playing the course on Friday, please make sure you pay for your round when you get your parking pass. Friday disc golf fees ARE NOT with Tourney Entry (only Saturday & Sunday are).
2. The chiggers are waiting very quietly for fresh meat so bring da spray!
3. Don?t forget the sunscreen.
4. Do not expect the PDGA website to be updated until Tuesday night/Wednesday early unless Pnut or Woody bring their wireless laptops that might get a signal.

Players List Updated.....

[brim]

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bootsie]

Brim=Jordan hey i was wondering there guy if maybe i could hop on the roof of your truck and get a rid up to "The Lake" this weekend. This time make sure to drink some maker's mark the night before instead.

[brim]

full load already sorry - but there are alot of people coming up that i am sure can help you out...

[solstice_disc_sports]

We are making the trip from 'Bama!!

[Vern]

Done wurkin' until next Wed - WOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOO!

[Jay]

ditto......11 hours until takeoff!

Rockstar in the house as a sponsor!

[Roscoe]

I can give ya a ride if anyone needs one. Leaving Friday around lunch.

I also was wondering if anyone had any room in there camp site. All the spaces seem to be taken up. I need a place to crash during the tournament. Will pay my part of course.

[solstice_disc_sports]

They say there's no more spots left for camping! Where are we supposed to stay? Can this park not accomodate primitive campers?

[endlinker]

I guess the park only has so many designated campsites. The problem with primitive campsites is not everyone is as responsible as I am sure you are. You know how reds can get all crazy. Anyway, I did a quick internet search for you and found these. The first one is the closest. The second is about 30 minutes away I think. At least that is what mapquest says.

http://www.pine-der-rosa.com/

http://www.gastateparks.org/info/bobbybrown/

Also, here are some hotels in Elberton.

http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hot ... 8160O.html

http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hot ... 1912O.html

Hope this helps

[Mike D]

This cabin is located outside the park, but only about a mile or so...

http://www.vrbo.com/83989

[richardhead]

They say there's no more spots left for camping! Where are we supposed to stay? Can this park not accomodate primitive campers?

You cavemen never learn. The key is to not wait till the day before to find a spot. I think there's a spot for you along 18's fairway. Just make sure you don't catch the shule on fire.

[Jay]

Thanks for the links.....I will save them for next years post

Final update on players registration before I leave. Many have called and will be checking in on Friday from 4-5:00pm or so..........

Big Thanks to:

All the Tee Sign Sponsors
PrimoPlastic.com for donating a round of Divisional CTP's!
MrDiscSports.com for donating Some Disc Golf Swag
EatSleepDisc.com Solstice Disc Sports for Online registration
ROCKSTAR
And those who have donated in other ways.....thanks!

More to come after the tourney.....good luck and have a blast!

[solstice_disc_sports]

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, I just found out I was able to attend yesterday, thus the reason for the last minute scramble for accomodations. It's too bad the DG'ers can't take over the whole compound for the weekend! That would be cool.

[Clunck]

I just had two beds in my cottage open up. The going rate is $105.00/bed. This is for four nights not two. Nights include Fri, Sat, Sun, and Mon. If interested please PM me or call if you have my #.
Thanks, Chad

[Wookie]

It's going to be a GREAT weekend on the course. I can't f'in' wait to get up there tomorrow.

[Mr-Disc]

#1 fan of PlayDGA

[keith johnson]

i'd like to thank the georgia state park system and the guys who maintained the mowed fairways at richard b russell state park for RUNNING an excellent tournament this weekend!



it was my first time ever being there and the entire park is awesome...
we camped, played at the beach, went hiking on the trails, saw lots of snakes, deer and animals around the "woody" BLACKWELL bridge, and finally got to see the stars at night.....

looking forward to next years event already!!!

keith

[Randgolf]

Can someone give those of us who were less fortunate last weekend the scores?

Also, please fire the tech guys in charge of the speed of this board. Like Wes said lets go with another provider if they cant get this board up to speed. Lately it has not been worth logging onto this site and as a TD that sucks. This sucks for anyone trying to use this site.

[408man]

It took so long to get to the point that I could reply to you Rand that Ive forgotten what I was going to say. After spending so much time to get here, I might as well post something, so..
Hi.

[Carl Wms]

You may read this by next years tourney, but Josh Childs won Open in a playoff against Brett I believe.
The TD and some crew are still up at the park.
Jason O'Skeletor took the ace fund.

[Jay]

......got back last night, have to work today and will get scores posted hopefully by this evening.

Thanks to all that showed up and helped!

[Laserman]

A good time was had by all. And $175 was raised for the Jim Warner fund. Thanks to all who participated.

[brim]

A good time was had by all

except for Jay Phillips

[Vern]

Thanks to everyone who worked to make this event happen, and for all of those folks who didn't run over me when I crossed the street. It's alot better waking up at the lake on Monday than in Athens at the hospital

Special props to Jay for taking the ball and running with it.

[Can't Hit Open Putts]

As usual this was the best disc golf weekend of the year. As usual I shot like shit but played with some fun people (Not many from my division though) Special Thanks to: Jay for running it on his vacation, Keith for agreeing to do it next year, Jason for being my sous chef, couldn't have done better Skeletor! and the water boys for keeping everyone hydrated. I can't wait for next year!!

[Jay]

Your all very welcome! It was a no brainer to step up and do this for y'all.

Scores have been posted.

[Woodrow]

Thanks Jay!!
Will you be correcting the par for round 3 to reflect the true over/under results?

[Jay]

Woody,

This issue is being looked into..........

Jay

[Jay]

....fixed now

[Woodrow]

You'da MAN!