Josh Carroll  › K-State Disc Golf Club   April 16, 2014 at 5:14am

**UPDATE** NATIONAL COLLEGIATE DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS - DAY 1
After a long car ride through periodic rainstorms, the KSUDGC Nationals team arrived in North Augusta, SC shortly after 2:00pm. Players were greeted at the Hippodrome Disc Golf Complex by staff members where we picked up our excellent player's packs. These included a dry-fit NCDGC jersey, a prototype Innova G-Star Daedalus, a DGA Torrent, as well as vouchers for a commemorative NCDGC Pro Roc and lunch.
A Hott Shots putting competition was also held immediately after checking in. This putting game featured light-weight Innova Sonics and the Innova DISCatcher Traveler basket. Stacks of five putters were laid out at five increments with different point values assigned. Travis Bailey was the K-State team high scorer.
After a quick drive back to the hotel to get checked in and unload personal luggage, we returned to the Hippodrome complex to walk through the opening course for tomorrow's team doubles rounds, Hogback Pine Valley. We will be playing a 4-person team format tomorrow on the Hogback and Old Glory courses amongst 39 other 1st Round teams to earn a berth in the Championship division. 1st Round teams finishing 1-20 will join the 20 Bye Seed teams in the Championship division while 1st Round teams finishing 21-40 will join the First Flight division.
It's shaping up to be an exciting tournament, so be sure to tune in when you can at www.discgolfplanet.tv and follow us during the event. Wish us luck!