Tree Love Classic

Mark Stephens

Caleb is 901, he has to play Am2...

Caleb Meador

yep that ratings update just bumped me up

Mark Stephens

Yep! Congrats.

Ben Jackson

I mean compete with the people they are playing the level at... aka AM1 lol. It was more of a joking statement.

Mark Stephens

Well, the things about lots of Am3 players is that they have not become consistant in their play. They may kill it one week and then bomb it the next. That is what Am1 players typically have: consistancy. So, until they can always play to their skill level, I believe they should play their rating.

Ben Jackson

True words, yet the rating is a system built upon showing what you are and what you can be in the past. If they really wish to get better they should move up in divisions and play to the levels of their capabilities. No they may not win, but they will get better because of it. In this case they both ... more

True words, yet the rating is a system built upon showing what you are and what you can be in the past. If they really wish to get better they should move up in divisions and play to the levels of their capabilities. No they may not win, but they will get better because of it. In this case they both had a reason to play their rating (competing for something as special as a state berth). But I however, even though my rating is 884, am chosing to never compete in am3 again as it would not be fair to myself, nor would it be fair to others. My rating shows what I have done in the past. I know it sounds like a lot of bs coming from a am3 rated player, but look to the near future and I believe my rating, game, and win streak will be skyrocketing. I've developed a brand new style of play a few weeks ago and in the few test rounds I've played it's shown amazing results already. I also have a newfound drive to be the best I can be, so look out world, I'm coming to get you!

Ben Jackson

What I'm trying to say is the rating system doesnt show who you are now. It is accurate for more experienced players, but for those like Corbyn and Caleb who are going up in the rankings so fast, it is not an accurate judgement of the player that they are. Corbyn was truely and am4 player a year ago ... more

What I'm trying to say is the rating system doesnt show who you are now. It is accurate for more experienced players, but for those like Corbyn and Caleb who are going up in the rankings so fast, it is not an accurate judgement of the player that they are. Corbyn was truely and am4 player a year ago, but now I believe he can compete on an am1 level, at least in short accurate based courses like Goldenrod or Holly.

Mark Stephens

And that is your choice. Let others make theirs... ; )

Nik LEhr

Pads are clear .. not to icy ... you can get footing fairly easy everywhere on the course. still snow.

Mark Stephens

I do believe Karma Junkie is bringing some along but I cannot guarantee. I have contracted them to provide the discs for payouts...

Paul Tribble

K sounds good..I'm hoping to make it out..see yah then.

Mark Stephens

Day of is fine

Mark Stephens

Yep. There will be a Drop Zone for that hole as well as #3. Casual relief...

Joe Parker

Awesome, I am trying to register by friday when i get paid, hopefully wont be filled up lol

Matt Murdock

Both holes were good today, suppose to warm up tomorrow and saturday but I dont imagine the water being an issue at either hole.

Mark Stephens

If it is, we are prepared for it

Nik LEhr

SNaps ! lol Doing it Big Mark ~

Nate Buban

Highest scores? Like worst scores?

Nik LEhr

We all know he means lowest score .. but ill let him answer that :)

Mark Stephens

Lol. Yes, that should have read lowest scores. Posted while eating lunch at work. That would produce some funny results. Oh yeah, I see your drive into the tree and I raise it by throwing into te lake, TWICE!

Ben Jackson

I have one question about berths. If you earn a berth in a lower division and progress to higher divisions later before states, is that berth still valid to enter the higher divisions or is it only good for the division you won it in?

Mark Stephens

A berth is an entrance to the event. It has no divisional designation attached to it. You are free to play any division for which you can legally play.

Ben Jackson

I thought so, thanks for clearing it up Mark!

Matt Homan

so there is a chance i can make it this year hot damn

Rob Jerisk

Mark will there be a birth for Adv Grandmaster

Mark Stephens

As listed above, unless you are one of the two lowest scores on the day.

Paul Holstein

Rob Jerisk.... nothing stopping you from playing Masters :)

Matt Homan

i need to get some major practice in

Matt Homan

0.o that would be nice to hit

Matt Homan

O.o

Mark Stephens

Player pack that you can spend on anything you want not just the custom disc. So, if you would rather have a hat for example you can use that towards it.

Tim Piper II

But if you want the players disc you have to purchase it at registration right?

Mark Stephens

If you want the custom disc for $12, yes you have to use it then during registration. After registration, the disc will go back to its normal price of $16.

Matt Homan

looks like i have to get better by then

Brandon B

even am 4 lol

Mark Stephens

Brandon see my other post regarding this. This changed