K-State Disc Golf Club

Josh Carroll    March 16, 2013 at 9:17am

**UPDATE** Gateway Collegiate Classic (St. Louis), Day 1:

After departing MHK around 10:00 AM, we rolled into St. Louis shortly after 4:00 and got settled in. We were able take a look at our first course on the competition schedule, Endicott Park where we will be playing two rounds of singles tomorrow. Very Waterworks-esque in nature, lots of terrain elevation and tall trees that stress strategic thinking and accuracy.

After getting a feel for the course, we drove down to Festus, MO wher ... more

**UPDATE** Gateway Collegiate Classic (St. Louis), Day 1:

After departing MHK around 10:00 AM, we rolled into St. Louis shortly after 4:00 and got settled in. We were able take a look at our first course on the competition schedule, Endicott Park where we will be playing two rounds of singles tomorrow. Very Waterworks-esque in nature, lots of terrain elevation and tall trees that stress strategic thinking and accuracy.

After getting a feel for the course, we drove down to Festus, MO where we got to enjoy a side competition of pick-your-own-partner doubles at the Crystal City Underground disc golf course! Very cool experience and punched in some good scores early with Mitchell and Josh posting 3-under par while AJ and Jacob rattled in 10 birdies for 10-under par!

Bright and early start tomorrow morning with the player's meeting at Endicott Park at 8:30 AM. Wish us luck!

Travis Bailey    March 15, 2013 at 8:22pm

Per Josh's orders: Doubles league is still on tonight at 5:30 p.m. for those interested. I won't be there and the team is currently en route to St. Louis, so it may be a small gathering. Post results on here if rounds are played.

Josh Carroll    March 14, 2013 at 7:22pm

Just wanted to give a shoutout to the K-State Disc Golf Club. As of the most recent Sports Club council meeting, Disc Golf is ranked 12th out of 28 clubs in being the most active/organized!

We are currently at 210 points (1st ranked club has 245). Points are awarded based on representation at SCC meetings, completing required paperwork and turning it in on time, attending the OSAS club fair, traveling/hosting competitions, fundraising, and community service.

Good news for us, end-of-ye ... more

Just wanted to give a shoutout to the K-State Disc Golf Club. As of the most recent Sports Club council meeting, Disc Golf is ranked 12th out of 28 clubs in being the most active/organized!

We are currently at 210 points (1st ranked club has 245). Points are awarded based on representation at SCC meetings, completing required paperwork and turning it in on time, attending the OSAS club fair, traveling/hosting competitions, fundraising, and community service.

Good news for us, end-of-year budget allocations are influenced on how many points a club has earned. So keep up the great work guys!

Ben Nispel    March 11, 2013 at 11:23pm

Tim and I are heading to Warner at 5:30 if anyone else would like to join us. Also josh I've got my last qualifier from Friday for you

Josh Carroll    March 11, 2013 at 12:50am

Last day to get in your Q-rounds! Let me know what rounds were played so I can put them in and get the final composite scores tabulated.

Travis Bailey    March 9, 2013 at 10:17am

Anyone interested in a round at Tuttle at 11 tomorrow? Anyone who doesn't have all of their Q rounds done. I'd like to get out there and play. Let me know!

Ben Nispel    March 6, 2013 at 11:00am

So regardless of whether I make the team or not I'm planning on going on the STL trip, I believe Mitch, Tim and AJ are all also game. My girlfriend is going to tag along as well so I'm willing to drive and plan on leaving Sunday evening after spending some time in the city. Who else is planning on going/whats you gameplan for the weekend? The St. Louis Travelodge has rooms with 2 queen beds for $50 a night just a couple miles from the course.

Josh Carroll    March 6, 2013 at 8:37am

Club Meeting | Thursday, March 7th, 6 PM | Bring $20 for a limited edition K-State powercat disc to help raise funds to send our disc golf squad to St. Louis!

Josh Carroll    March 5, 2013 at 6:12am

**Qualifying Round** Wednesday, March 6th at Tuttle Creek. Hit me up for a possible car pool. Especially if you have a State Park tag. Tee off around 3 PM

Travis Bailey    March 5, 2013 at 1:51am

Just realized that I won't be able to make the tournament in St. Louis and want to wish you guys good luck on your qualifying and at the event. Rep KSU well and play for the team. Keep that team idea in mind when the final four guys are chosen.

Josh Carroll    February 27, 2013 at 11:06am

Possible Q-Round tomorrow afternoon if anybody's free. Hit me up! 2:30 PM tee off or so, any course.

Mitchell Brenn    February 26, 2013 at 8:39am

Alright everyone, Josh and I have finally figured out what we need to do for fundraising. We have written up a general letter for you to take to businesses and have decided that we would like to raise at least $500. The way we are going to do this is by asking businesses for a minimum of a $50 donation to secure their companies logo on the back of our team t-shirts. We will obviously accept more or less than $50, but do let those who donate less than $50 know that they will not be on the t-shirt ... more

Alright everyone, Josh and I have finally figured out what we need to do for fundraising. We have written up a general letter for you to take to businesses and have decided that we would like to raise at least $500. The way we are going to do this is by asking businesses for a minimum of a $50 donation to secure their companies logo on the back of our team t-shirts. We will obviously accept more or less than $50, but do let those who donate less than $50 know that they will not be on the t-shirts. Josh thinks that we should group up into teams of two and I too believe this would be a great idea because its always easier when you are not the only person on the spot in front of a potential sponsor. If however you want to get donations on your own, more power to you. If 10 of us each get just 1 $50 donation, then that is our $500 goal and we are set to go to this tournament for free!!!! lol. Here is a link to the letter in two different formats and a picture of the potential t-shirt design. Make sure to be professional and represent ksudgc and disc golf in general in a positive way.

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B56OwNBQkC78UXNGZzRCM3FPX0k/edit?usp=sharing

I will get in touch with a t-shirt company and let everyone know when they need to have the company logos into josh or I so they will have plenty of time to print up the t-shirts.

Travis Bailey    February 25, 2013 at 10:00pm

Is anyone else worried about not finishing all 6 rounds? This darn snow has ruined everything. Haha

I need one more at Tuttle, and was wanting two more at Fairmont. The only day that I can play really is Friday. Anyone interested in at least two rounds some time after Noon? Let me know!

Ben Nispel    February 23, 2013 at 12:52am

Anyone want to get a round in at fairmount and build snow mountain?!

Josh Carroll    February 17, 2013 at 8:47am

These are great questions to consider. I'll try to address each of these, but I am open to bringing these to vote if they group would like to discuss them further.

(1) If a player is unable to complete all 9 rounds, he may still be eligible to qualify as long as he has posted six total scores, two at Fairmont, two at Warner, and two at Tuttle. If anything, he is limiting his opportunity to score lower in a third round. But in the case of a tiebreaker, the tie will go to the player who ... more

These are great questions to consider. I'll try to address each of these, but I am open to bringing these to vote if they group would like to discuss them further.

(1) If a player is unable to complete all 9 rounds, he may still be eligible to qualify as long as he has posted six total scores, two at Fairmont, two at Warner, and two at Tuttle. If anything, he is limiting his opportunity to score lower in a third round. But in the case of a tiebreaker, the tie will go to the player who demonstrated fuller participation by completing the 9 tryout rounds and/or attending more K-State League rounds.

(2) Considering we are trying to compete against other schools that are also vying for a chance to qualify for Nationals, I feel that it is in the club's best interest to send the players that exhibit the best scoring ability. Again, tiebreakers will go to the player that has demonstrated more participation in club functions.

(3) Ideally, yes tryout rounds need to played and witnessed by fellow K-State club members. However, I understand that scheduling a round and trying to find people that are free can be challenging for some people. It would be best if players can schedule Q-rounds when other K-State players are going to be present/competing. But special allowances may be made for players who are scrambling to fit in tryout rounds. In the event that a Q-round is played with non-club members, in addition to acquiring signatures of the witnesses, I will need a direct testimony from the witnesses via DiscGolfScene/email/phone call to confirm the score in question.

Travis Bailey    February 17, 2013 at 6:33am

Some questions that have come up about Q-Rounds:
If we are unable to play all 9 rounds, what is the penalty, if there is one?
Is score the only determining factor for who goes? Not club participation, choosing what would be pairs for the team round wisely?
Can scores be called into question if it wasn't played with other K-State players?

Travis Bailey    February 14, 2013 at 11:32pm

Anyone up for Tuttle or Warner tomorrow after noon? I'm free after 10am. Willing to play both.
I need to redeem my 66 from yesterday. Haha

Mitchell Brenn    February 14, 2013 at 10:57pm

I'm wanting to do a Q round today at any of the courses. Anyone else available today?

Josh Carroll    February 13, 2013 at 8:50pm

Q-round going down today, Fairmont Park @ 3:00 PM

Kevin Weber    February 12, 2013 at 9:20pm

Anyone want to get in a qualifier this afternoon? I am free most of the day if anyone is going out.