MDGO Michigan Disc Golf Org.

Charley Bronson    March 31 at 2:10pm

Anyone know what the disc was from the 2002 usaadgc was? I just got one but can't figure out what is is. It is discraft and looks kinda like a wasp or magnet maybe?

John Minicuci    March 14 at 2:51pm

Registration is now open. Please visit www.GreatLakesOpen.org for more info.

John Minicuci    February 21 at 12:53pm

Here is some clarity on the 2013 USADGC. There will soon be a list of official Qualifiers published on the USADGC website. What used to read all A and B Tiers now reads: This list will be completed as soon as possible. However, you can quickly determine whether or not you have already qualified, or make plans to attend an event where you have an opportunity to do so. Most PDGA Amateur singles events sanctioned B-tier and above between the dates of May 25, 2012 and May 19, 2013 are USADGC q ... more

Here is some clarity on the 2013 USADGC. There will soon be a list of official Qualifiers published on the USADGC website. What used to read all A and B Tiers now reads:

This list will be completed as soon as possible. However, you can quickly determine whether or not you have already qualified, or make plans to attend an event where you have an opportunity to do so.

Most PDGA Amateur singles events sanctioned B-tier and above between the dates of May 25, 2012 and May 19, 2013 are USADGC qualifiers.
The top 15 percent of Advanced Am finishers at many B-tiers are qualified to compete at USADGC 2013.
The top 20 percent of Advanced Am finishers at most A-tiers are qualified to compete at USADGC 2013.
All info subject to change. We anticipate ending the historical "week of qualifying" option in 2013. More details to come.

The list of 80 Qualifiers is being expanded by a few and we have targeted the March 4th week for the update. Thank you.

Corey Nufer    January 9 at 10:15am

Sign Our Online Petition!

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/kalamazoo-disc-golf-development-project/

Sign our online petition to show your support for the renovation of Knollwood and the creation of brand new courses in Kalamazoo. Signatures from golfers living anywhere will be appreciated as it will show the City Commission that interest in disc golf extends far beyond the golfers in Kalamazoo alone.

This petition will be shown to the Kalamazoo City Commission at the end of the year and will hopefully lead toward a much bigger professional and amateur disc golf culture in the city!

John Minicuci    November 25 at 12:04pm

WANTED: All pictures of Hole 1 of the Beast (Ludington, Mason County County Park) course in high resolution. Please email them to [email disguise]

Derek Straayer    October 11 at 8:50am

Just to let everyone know, Bertha Brock County Park will be open for play on Oct 27th. We will have a mini tourney/found raiser going on that day, so be the first among your friends to play it and have a chance to wins some discs and cash!

Casey Hertgers    October 9 at 8:26am

Just a reminder to get pre-reged for Fall Color Saturday October 13th Hosted by the Grand Rapids Disc Golf Club at Hammond Hill, Hastings MI. Pins are in the locations for this event and Flip off to cancer mixed doubles event is the following day! We all look forward to seeing you for this event! This is a PDGA SANCTIONED EVENT!

Adam Geise    August 29 at 4:29pm

This Thursday on 9&10 News (Northern Michigan CBS affiliate) "Michigan This Morning" will feature the 21st Annual Discraft Michigan Disc Golf State Championship and Mason County disc golf. Each week day the program focuses on a topic and gives spotlight segments throughout it's morning show. If you get 9 & 10 News or Fox 32 in your area be sure to tune in. The features will air at the following times: Air times for Thursday are: 615/645am (on 9&10 News), 715/745/815/845am (on FOX32).

Keith Aten    August 21 at 10:43am

Dont forget Aug 24 is the deadline to register for the State Championship. After that date your berth will no longer be honored. Remind your friends.

Register here

http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/The_Discraft_Michigan_State_Championship_2012

Todd Wiley    August 2 at 12:55am

It looks like I will be heading there on Sunday. I've been talking with the DNR rep, Joe Hall for a while now. I've also been to the Park before, it will be a fantastic property for a course.

Derek Straayer    August 1 at 7:01pm

I guess Todd Wiley has my request covered.

Derek Straayer    July 31 at 10:20am

Attention MDGO members: our up state brethren are in need of some experienced disc golfers to critique/play their course design before committing to tee pads. The park is east of Gaylord and camping is being offered to those who help. I would do it myself, but between Bertha Brock, Ionia State Rec and my busy life, I don't have the time. They have 9 holes laid out with a plan to expand to 72! Please let me know if your able to help and I'll put you in contact with those who are reaching out for our help.
thanx 43392

Keith Aten    June 27 at 9:17pm

What Mark said :)

Mark Stephens    June 27 at 4:17pm

There are reasons to keep it a B Tier. Players MUST be a PDGA member to play in an A Tier for one reason. I am sure there is a good number of people that play every year that are not a current member of the PDGA. Secondly, the PDGA will also collect $1 more dollar from each player (it is $4 for an A-tier per player) so for example, that would be nearly $100 from the pro payouts. Lastly, you request a date from the PDGA for a date for an A Tier and then they give you one. If the MDGO d ... more

There are reasons to keep it a B Tier.

Players MUST be a PDGA member to play in an A Tier for one reason. I am sure there is a good number of people that play every year that are not a current member of the PDGA.

Secondly, the PDGA will also collect $1 more dollar from each player (it is $4 for an A-tier per player) so for example, that would be nearly $100 from the pro payouts.

Lastly, you request a date from the PDGA for a date for an A Tier and then they give you one. If the MDGO does not get the Memorial Weekend date, then what?

A Tiers are typically set up to be regional events. This event is pretty much closed to Michigan players only for the most part so it does not meet the regional feel of an A Tier.

It is a huge event already and I personally don't believe that it adds to the event if it is an A Tier...

Jamie Mosier    June 27 at 4:03pm

So... Y keep it a B tier? Js

Tyler Sherman    June 19, 2012 at 2:09pm

No Joe this is not the state finals discussion board either. Casey was simply advertising the Meijer State Games which is adding Disc Golf as an Olympic event. Her Club is the club hosting the event but if you read the flyer, the club who has the most people represented will get a free chainstar basket...And East Kentwood high school is where the opening ceremonies will be held the 2 days of playing will be at Brewer Park in Grand Rapids. Hope that clears it up for ya.

Joe Anttila    June 19, 2012 at 2:02pm

The State finals moved from Ludington to East Kentwood High School? Is alcohol permitted at East Kentwood High School? I bet the venue moved related to the banishment of booze on Gus Macker weekends.

Casey Hertgers    June 19, 2012 at 1:06pm

This is a first for the sport of disc golf! We are trying to encourage as many players to come out for this event as possible. We have opened up cashless pre-reg on discgolfscene. ATTN ALL CLUBS: We are offering to send home a free metal Innova basket back with the club who brings the most players! Please get registered and fill this event! Day 1: Friday, June 22, 2012 7:00pm Opening Ceremonies:East Kentwood High School (Free Admission for Athletes) Events Include: Parade of ... more

This is a first for the sport of disc golf! We are trying to encourage as many players to come out for this event as possible. We have opened up cashless pre-reg on discgolfscene.

ATTN ALL CLUBS: We are offering to send home a free metal Innova basket back with the club who brings the most players! Please get registered and fill this event!

Day 1: Friday, June 22, 2012

7:00pm

Opening Ceremonies:East Kentwood High School (Free Admission for Athletes)

Events Include: Parade of Athletes, Lighthing of the Cauldron, Pyrotechnics

Day 2: Saturday, June 23, 2012

8:00am
- 9:00am

Player Check in and Registration at Earl Brewer Park.. Please make sure to check in at Tournament central. Please checkin in on Sunday as well. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

9:45am

Players Meeting: We will be going over all of the necessary information for this event. All players must be present for this meeting each day. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

10:00am

Tee-Off (Both the 23rd & 24th)

Day 3: Sunday, June 24, 2012

8:00am
- 10:00am

8:00-9:00 Player Check in and Registration at Earl Brewer Park.. Please make sure to check in at Tournament central. Please checkin in on Sunday as well. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

9:45 Players Meeting: We will be going over all of the necessary information for this event. All players must be present for this meeting each day. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

10:00 Tee-off

This tournament is brought to you by The Grand Rapids Dogs of Disc and the West Michigan Sports Commission.

This event is a First for the State Games of Michigan!

Come become a part of history!

We are hosting this event with the West Michigan Sports Commission therefore you must register for this event using there automated system. Please follow the link below:

http://​events.clearthunder.com/SGMS12

We have also opened registration via discgolfscene

All Divisions $35

Divisions:
Open
Open Master
AM1
AM2
AM3
AM Master
Open Women
AM1 Women
Junior 1 (16 & under)
Junior 2 (14 & under)
Junior 3 (10 & under)

Important: Junior 2 & 3 divisions must have an adult present in each group.

Important: All divisions must have a minimum of 6 players to be considered a division. If there are not 6 players in the division, the player will have to move to an appropriate division. Minimum of 3 players for all Junior Divisions

This event will be a two day event. All players must check in at Tournament Central at Brewer Park each day between 8-9am. Player meeting will be at 9:45 each day. Tee-Off at 10:00 am.

All Divisions will be playing for gold, silver and bronze medals as well as bragging rights.

Open- AM1 Women:
2 round of 18 Day 1
1 round 18 Day 2

All Juniors:
1 Round of 18 Each Day

Spectators are welcome to walk with groups. Please make sure to follow disc golf etiquette at all times. See the PDGA Handbook or go to www.pdga.com for rules.

Additional questions please contact Dan or Casey Hertgers at www.grandrapidsdogsofdisc@yaho​o.com or call 616-427-4530.

Casey Hertgers    June 19, 2012 at 1:05pm

This is a first for the sport of disc golf! We are trying to encourage as many players to come out for this event as possible. We have opened up cashless pre-reg on discgolfscene. ATTN ALL CLUBS: We are offering to send home a free metal Innova basket back with the club who brings the most players! Please get registered and fill this event! Day 1: Friday, June 22, 2012 7:00pm Opening Ceremonies:East Kentwood High School (Free Admission for Athletes) Events Include: Parade of ... more

This is a first for the sport of disc golf! We are trying to encourage as many players to come out for this event as possible. We have opened up cashless pre-reg on discgolfscene.

ATTN ALL CLUBS: We are offering to send home a free metal Innova basket back with the club who brings the most players! Please get registered and fill this event!

Day 1: Friday, June 22, 2012

7:00pm

Opening Ceremonies:East Kentwood High School (Free Admission for Athletes)

Events Include: Parade of Athletes, Lighthing of the Cauldron, Pyrotechnics

Day 2: Saturday, June 23, 2012

8:00am
- 9:00am

Player Check in and Registration at Earl Brewer Park.. Please make sure to check in at Tournament central. Please checkin in on Sunday as well. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

9:45am

Players Meeting: We will be going over all of the necessary information for this event. All players must be present for this meeting each day. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

10:00am

Tee-Off (Both the 23rd & 24th)

Day 3: Sunday, June 24, 2012

8:00am
- 10:00am

8:00-9:00 Player Check in and Registration at Earl Brewer Park.. Please make sure to check in at Tournament central. Please checkin in on Sunday as well. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

9:45 Players Meeting: We will be going over all of the necessary information for this event. All players must be present for this meeting each day. (Both the 23rd & 24th)

10:00 Tee-off

This tournament is brought to you by The Grand Rapids Dogs of Disc and the West Michigan Sports Commission.

This event is a First for the State Games of Michigan!

Come become a part of history!

We are hosting this event with the West Michigan Sports Commission therefore you must register for this event using there automated system. Please follow the link below:

http://​events.clearthunder.com/SGMS12

We have also opened registration via discgolfscene

All Divisions $35

Divisions:
Open
Open Master
AM1
AM2
AM3
AM Master
Open Women
AM1 Women
Junior 1 (16 & under)
Junior 2 (14 & under)
Junior 3 (10 & under)

Important: Junior 2 & 3 divisions must have an adult present in each group.

Important: All divisions must have a minimum of 6 players to be considered a division. If there are not 6 players in the division, the player will have to move to an appropriate division. Minimum of 3 players for all Junior Divisions

This event will be a two day event. All players must check in at Tournament Central at Brewer Park each day between 8-9am. Player meeting will be at 9:45 each day. Tee-Off at 10:00 am.

All Divisions will be playing for gold, silver and bronze medals as well as bragging rights.

Open- AM1 Women:
2 round of 18 Day 1
1 round 18 Day 2

All Juniors:
1 Round of 18 Each Day

Spectators are welcome to walk with groups. Please make sure to follow disc golf etiquette at all times. See the PDGA Handbook or go to www.pdga.com for rules.

Additional questions please contact Dan or Casey Hertgers at www.grandrapidsdogsofdisc@yaho​o.com or call 616-427-4530.

Derek Straayer    April 5, 2012 at 8:51pm

Cool, that's what I thought. Thanks for the help guys!