Michigan Amateur Open

PDGA logoSat-Sun, June 29-30, 2013 at Holly Woods in Holly, Michigan
Amateur A-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament

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No Cashless Pre-Registration 3 Rounds: 24 & 18 Sat. 24 Sunday MUST BE A CURRENT PDGA MEMBER TO PLAY = ... more
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Mark Stephens    June 20, 2013 at 8:50pm

Just a reminder on Saturday we will be having a player party/Fly Mart. We will be providing food, pop, water, beer and music. Please bring a bag of chips or something to pass. The judging by YOU the players will be on going for the DiscArts Showcase during the player party. Winners will be announced at awards on Sunday. No need to play to enter the DAS.

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Dj Hunt   June 22, 2013 at 6:21am

The pavilion

Tony Maccarino   June 22, 2013 at 5:22pm

i meant party lol

Mark Stephens   June 22, 2013 at 5:44pm

Same answer! ;p

Mark Stephens    June 20, 2013 at 8:47pm

Tee Pads:
Longs Round 1 and 3: Am1, Am2, Am Masters
Shorts Round 1 and 3: Am3, Am4, Am Grand Masters, Women

The short pads will be marked next Tuesday for holes 13-17.

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Samantha Yanssens   June 20, 2013 at 1:03pm

What will start time be for Sunday?

Mark Stephens   June 20, 2013 at 1:42pm

Same as Saturday. My goal is to have awards done by 2pm

Samantha Yanssens   June 20, 2013 at 2:20pm

awesome, thanks.

Brandon Redmond    June 20, 2013 at 8:57am

mark you can move me to MA1. I've decided

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Roger F. Brundage    June 20, 2013 at 5:17am

Where have all the older guys gone?

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doug granby    June 19, 2013 at 12:59am

anybody from the area know of a good dog kennel around the park or of somebody around that area that would watch our dog for money$ while we shoot sat. and sunday? we wanted to camp all weekend but we have to try to find something to do with Erie(our dog) while we play. so any incite would be helpful. thanks!!

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Ted Stoebling   June 19, 2013 at 9:18am

We have a solid group of campers at holly and should be a site or two open near us, pm me if u want the site #s

Brad McMillin   June 20, 2013 at 5:59pm

there is a nice kennel

Brad McMillin   June 20, 2013 at 6:04pm

on Baldwin Rd. fenton. called bennington hills. bout 8 min from campground. very clean, nice people.

Dj Hunt    June 18, 2013 at 4:07pm

Here we go, get in while u can. Don't cry when u cant

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David Lonteen   June 18, 2013 at 2:48pm

truth

Mark Stephens   June 18, 2013 at 3:03pm

It is going to happen... I will be the jerk for not allowing more than 96 to play.

Samantha Yanssens    June 18, 2013 at 9:54am

Any Am1 ladies thinking about playing?

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kris morris    June 18, 2013 at 5:31am

Any berths this event?

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Mark Stephens   June 17, 2013 at 9:43pm

No. The FTF has already awarded all its berths

David Lonteen   June 18, 2013 at 1:20am

AmNats berths!

Mark Stephens    June 17, 2013 at 8:51pm

MAO is a USADGC Qualifier for 201 for AM1 Players.

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Mark Stephens   June 17, 2013 at 1:09pm

2014

Mark Stephens    June 17, 2013 at 7:56pm

DiscArts Showcase Information...

DiscArts Showcase. Once again the Michigan Amateur Open will strive to be the largest Disc Arts competition in North Amercia and perhaps the Milky Way Galaxy! All entries must be submitted prior to the start of the 2nd round on Saturday.

We will be offering THREE different divisions of competition that will be voted on by the PLAYERS of the event during the Player Party on Saturday.

All photographs must be in a frame. Unframed photographs will not be ... more

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Jason Riberas    June 16, 2013 at 10:09am

I want to play the MAO, but I couldn't register this pay period. I won't be able to register for this until Jun 26 and I know there is no cashless pre-reg. But I would really like to get a spot. Mark please respond asap when you can. Thanks

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Mark Stephens   June 17, 2013 at 11:59am

Jason, all that I can recommend is to see if you can find someone to pay for you before that time. I feel that I have to offer the same opportunities for everyone to register. I hope that you can find a way as we would love to have you play...

Jason Riberas   June 17, 2013 at 1:59pm

thanks mark, i will try my best to pay before next week or hopefully by next week there will still be spots left

Mark Stephens    June 12, 2013 at 5:18am

Just a few reminders...

We are having a Fly Mart along with the player party following the second round on Saturday.

Also, we will be releasing the rules for this years DiscArts showcase in a day or so.

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Brian Wolf   June 12, 2013 at 3:27pm

And I got some sweet stuff to get rid off! Bring cash!

Mark Stephens   June 12, 2013 at 3:38pm

I recommend a PayPal reader. Never have to just take cash again../

David Lonteen    June 11, 2013 at 8:51am

Will there be another ratings update before this event?

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Mark Stephens   June 11, 2013 at 7:06am

Go to the PDGA site and see! I don't know off hand...

Jeremy- Hitman- Horton   June 11, 2013 at 8:27am

not till july

David Lonteen   June 11, 2013 at 7:47pm

Nope there was a mini rating update today

Jim Jean    June 7, 2013 at 5:15am

I am camping at Holly for this event. Where will the players party be?

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Mark Stephens   June 6, 2013 at 10:20pm

At the pavilion right next the course

Jim Jean   June 7, 2013 at 10:54am

Awesome. Thanks Mark.

Bryan Centers    June 4, 2013 at 9:26pm

Isn't Amateur Open a redundancy??

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Brandon Redmond   June 4, 2013 at 10:47pm

open is also a term for a tournament.

Mark Stephens   June 4, 2013 at 11:07pm

What Brandon said. It is Open to any amateur player...

Bryan Centers   June 5, 2013 at 8:12am

lol Fair Enough sirs

Mark Stephens    May 14, 2013 at 10:49pm

Due to changes in the Innova Sponsorship Program will not be able to provide division winners a basket as we were last year. So, instead we will be spreading the wealth throughout all of the rounds. We will be awarding winners of cards for ALL 3 round something this year. Not in any order:

**Package of Mini Driver, Mini Bottle Opener, Innova Pencils,

**Stretch Mesh Trucker Hat

**Card Stock Full Color Tournament Poster Signed by the Artist

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Eirik Kauserud   May 15, 2013 at 12:03am

That big of a difference? Won't Discraft compete for the opportunity to change the sponsor?

Dj Hunt   May 15, 2013 at 5:26am

Lol! Discraft

Mark Stephens   May 15, 2013 at 8:10am

We already run a Discraft Sponsored Event...

Mark Stephens    May 14, 2013 at 10:45pm

Custom Molds Ordered:
DX Flat Top Rhynos
Pro Flat Top Glow KC Rocs
Star Destroyers
Star Wraiths
Champions Roc3s (Payouts Only)
Metal Flake Champion Aviars
Metal Flake Champion Firebirds
Glow Mini

All players will receive a mini and 2 discs of their choice.

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Brandon Redmond    May 4, 2013 at 9:25am

Mark, I'm kind of on the fence with moving up into MA1...though my rating currently offers me lots of room, I'm considering starting to play up this year. What would be easier you think? registering for MA2 and switching in case my rating goes up, or registering for MA1 and if I change my mind come tournament time, dropping down?

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brent moreno   May 4, 2013 at 12:10pm

lol OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Stephens   May 4, 2013 at 4:19pm

Does not matter to me. I just ask for two days notice as we typically set up the board on Friday...

Brandon Redmond   May 7, 2013 at 7:53pm

gee thanks guys sure thing. ok mark i'll keep you posted.

Mark Stephens    May 4, 2013 at 12:55am

We are still looking for some people/clubs/promoters that may be interested in taking part of our Fly Mart. PM me for details...

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Mark Stephens    May 4, 2013 at 12:54am

We have added in the option for paying for the following side games while registering:
$5 Ace Pool. There will be a throw off if no Aces are hit.
$5 50/50 CTP
$5 Mystery Doubles. All entrants will be assigned a Mystery Partner. You add your score to your partner. Cash payouts to approximately top 1/3 of the field. Partners will be revealed at the Player Party following the 2nd round.

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