Northern Waters Series

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   June 17 at 4:37pm

Volunteers Needed!

Monday morning (June 20) we will be pouring three new teepads at Hickory Hills. We need approximately 3-5 volunteers to help us get these done. Experience with concrete is helpful, but not required. We are meeting at Hickory at 8:00, and the concrete truck will be showing up at 9:00. It should only take us a few hours.

Please contact us if you can help!

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   March 11 at 11:15pm

Blue Power Traverse City

Reminder: Scott Stokely will be bringing his Blue Power autism awareness tour to the Traverse City area (Civic Center South) on March 14th. This is a bring-your-own-partner doubles event, open to everyone. $60 per team includes a great player's pack. Come support the cause!
3:00pm: Special Needs Class - FREE
4:00pm: Pro Disc Golf Clinic (Free)
5:15pm: Bring Your Own Partner Doubles - $60 per team
After the Event: Ring of Fire FREE
After the Event: Raffle

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   August 3, 2015 at 11:05pm

Myles Kimmerly

Myles Kimmerly disc golf course suffered a lot of damage from the huge storm the rolled through Northern Michigan last night. The course is CLOSED until further notice. Leelanau County officials need to assess the damage and make sure the park is safe to use. There are obviously more pressing needs going on out here at the moment, so it may take a while before the course reopens.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   May 19, 2015 at 2:15am

REWARD: Stolen Basket

Someone stole #23's basket from Hickory Hills today. Cash reward offered for information leading to its return.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   February 7, 2015 at 2:12am

TIlley's Open ~ $2000 Added Cash!

Registration now open! Save the date: June 27-28
The one and only... Tilley's Open at Hickory Hills
$1000 added to MPO, $500 added to FPO, $500 added to MPM

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   December 11, 2014 at 10:43pm

2015 Northern Waters Series

April 18 @ Diggins Hill (Cadillac) C-Tier
May 2-3 @ Flip City (Shelby) B-Tier
May 30 @ Avalanche (Boyne City) C-Tier
June 27-28 @ Hickory Hills (Traverse City) B-Tier
July 18 @ Wildhaven (Manton) C-Tier
August 1 @ Myles Kimmerly (Maple City) C-Tier
August 22 @ Hanson Hills (Grayling) C-Tier
September 7 @ Flip City (Shelby) Unsanctioned Doubles
September 26-27 @ Hickory Hills (Traverse City) SERIES FINALS

Zac Cauchy   July 31, 2014 at 1:42am

Tilley's Open Lost and Found

Tilley's Open Lost and Found: black Burton long sleeve shirt, black and gray umbrella, Adidas pants gray with black stripes.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   July 30, 2014 at 4:10am

Points Series Standings

Our 2014 points series standings have been updated and can be viewed on our website: http://www.northernwatersseries.com/standings.html
Log Lake Open (8/16) will be your final chance to qualify for our end-of-year skins. To qualify, players must play three singles events in the same division. So if you haven't already played two events by now, you cannot qualify for the skins match at Northern Michigan Championship. Better luck next year.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   July 12, 2014 at 7:31pm

$2,000 added cash at the 2014 Tilley's Open

MPO = $1,000 added
FPO = $500 added
MPM = $500 added

B.C. Pizza will also be delivering $5 lunches

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   February 23, 2014 at 12:22am

Added Cash & Prizes!

Due to the generous support from Grand Traverse Vapor!

Kenwood Heritage presented by GTV
(C-tier) April 12th
$200 added cash (Open division)
$200 added "funny" (Advanced division)

Flip City Open presented by GTV
(B-tier) May 10th & 11th
$500 added cash (Open division)

Bear River Rumble presented by GTV
(C-tier) June 28th
$200 added cash (Open division)
$200 added "funny" (Advanced division)

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   November 2, 2013 at 2:32am

2014

Hello NWS fans!
We are in the process of putting together our series schedule for 2014 and want to know what Northern Michigan courses are your favorite to play tournaments at (and why). With the addition of so many courses to our area, we cannot possibly fit them all into one year's schedule.
Please send any comments/suggestions you have to: staff@northernwatersseries.com

Zachary Vaughn   August 26, 2013 at 5:04pm

MI State Doubles Championship - 9/2/13

To those playing the State Doubles Championship, please read! Due to the MI State Doubles Championship waitlist and the need to stick to our tournament schedule, all teams must be present and checked-in at Flip City's tournament central by 9:15am. If you have not checked-in by this time, your spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist regardless of cashless preregistration or paid registration. Again, you must be present...a phone call or a friend vouching for you will not s ... more

To those playing the State Doubles Championship, please read!

Due to the MI State Doubles Championship waitlist and the need to stick to our tournament schedule, all teams must be present and checked-in at Flip City's tournament central by 9:15am. If you have not checked-in by this time, your spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist regardless of cashless preregistration or paid registration. Again, you must be present...a phone call or a friend vouching for you will not save your spot...you must be present - No Excuses and No Exceptions. If you show up after 9:15am and your spot has been forfeited, a refund will be issued if you have already paid.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   July 3, 2013 at 6:05pm

Northern Michigan Championship (site change)

NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be able to hold our finals (Northern Michigan Championship) at Carly's Playground. We will therefore be playing Saturday's rounds at Myles Kimmerly, and Sunday's round at Hickory Hills. The final-9 skins round (for qualified players) will also be held at Hickory Hills on Sunday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Zachary Vaughn   June 6, 2012 at 12:58pm

Carly's Playground Putting Contest

Carly's Playground Putting Contest - June 9th, 2012 at 8:30pm @ Mt. Holiday, Traverse City, MI Do you have ice running through your veins to drain a 25 foot uphill pressure putt or the mental fortitude to overcome distractions? What about weaseling your disc through a 10 inch gap or a low ceiling knee shot...will your disc find the chains? You will be challenged with 18 putts across 6 different baskets. Each putt has a point value between 1 and 5 with more points awarded for more dif ... more

Carly's Playground Putting Contest - June 9th, 2012 at 8:30pm @ Mt. Holiday, Traverse City, MI

Do you have ice running through your veins to drain a 25 foot uphill pressure putt or the mental fortitude to overcome distractions? What about weaseling your disc through a 10 inch gap or a low ceiling knee shot...will your disc find the chains?

You will be challenged with 18 putts across 6 different baskets. Each putt has a point value between 1 and 5 with more points awarded for more difficult putts. The challenge awaits you.

3 divisions will be offered with the recommended placement shown below:
$5 - Open - (All Open divisions, Am1, Advanced Masters)
$5 - Intermediate - (Am 2, Am3)
Free Entry - Novice - (All non-tournament players)

Open and Intermediate payouts will be in cash to the top 30% best scores. Novice payouts will consist of prizes.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   March 23, 2012 at 11:16pm

Hickory Hills

Baskets will go in tomorrow at 3pm. Volunteers needed, bring a truck.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   December 11, 2011 at 2:41am

2012 Schedule

Our 2012 schedule has been released! Stop by our website for details. ( www.northernwatersseries.com )

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   October 24, 2011 at 11:36pm

Thank you to our 2011 sponsors!

Tilley's Party Store and Disc Golf, Jentees Custom Logo Gear, Uncle Gene's Backwoods Pretzels, Paradigm Energy Services, Big D's Disc'n Supply, Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Coca-Cola, AAA Michigan, Mark's Carpet Cleaning, All-Star Moving, JK Artisans, Innova Discs, Discraft Disc Golf

Keith Aten   September 7, 2011 at 1:39pm

Help Find the low life

ATTENTION ALL DISC GOLFERS

This weekend at states Jeffrey H Schwass had his golf bag stolen frm his home.
We will be posting the contents and we what your help in finding the low life that took this. All discs have his name on them.

Also a basket was stolen aprox the same time from his yard.

Keith Aten   September 7, 2011 at 1:39pm

Help Find the low life

ATTENTION ALL DISC GOLFERS

This weekend at states Jeffrey H Schwass had his golf bag stolen frm his home.
We will be posting the contents and we what your help in finding the low life that took this. All discs have his name on them.

Also a basket was stolen aprox the same time from his yard.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   September 3, 2011 at 10:50pm

Michigan State Doubles Championship

Only 11 spots left for Monday's big event! Reserve yours today.

Bring your own partner
Pro $80/team
Am1 $60/team
Am2 $50/team
Mixed $50/team

Food/beverage available for donations
No players pack... 100% goes to payouts

Non-sanctioned

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   July 13, 2011 at 5:55pm

Hickory Hills Open hole sponsors

We are looking for hole sponsors for the Hickory Hills Open! Your company name will be on the scorecard next to your hole, and a sign will be placed at the tee. Cost is $20. Sponsorship covers both days. Please contact: marc@northernwatersseries.com

Jeff Kuehle   March 23, 2011 at 4:40am

Flip City Open Registration Now Open!

Hey everyone! We are excited to see everyone at Flip in less than 2 weeks! We are planning on breaking our record for two days! Last year we were 4 people short of filling up both days! Grab your spot and be part of this historic event! Registrations are coming in fast! You will have more fun than you can imagine! See ya there!

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   February 8, 2011 at 11:27pm

2011 NWS Schedule

April 2-3 ... Flip City (B)
April 30 ... Cadillac (C)
May 14 ... Grayling (C)
July 23-24 ... Traverse City (B)
August 27 ... Big Rapids (C)
September 24-25 ... Maple City/Traverse City (C)

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   August 31, 2010 at 3:25am

Baskets for Finals

Hello friends of Northern Waters!

Many of you have expressed interest in purchasing a basket with your funny money at finals. I would like to get a good idea of how many I need to order, so please email me at marchamlin26596@gmail.com if you would like one ordered for you.

Choices of baskets:

* Innova Discatcher Sport
* Lightning DB-5

Both baskets are priced at $225. (If you pay with at least $100 cash, we can sell you the basket for $200)

Thanks!
~Marc~

Zachary Vaughn   June 22, 2010 at 7:37pm

Hickory Hills Open Friday Doubles

You know you want a practice round before the weekend.
You know you want to check out the official tournament OB.
You know you like Money.

Come play Friday Doubles 6/25/10 and fulfill all of the above.
$5 gets you a random partner. 100% payout.

Registration starts at 5:15, tee-off at 5:59pm

Hickory Hills - 24 holes

Pre-Register here: http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Hickory_Hills_Open_Friday_Doubles_2010

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   May 28, 2010 at 5:29pm

Win a car at Hickory Hills Open!

Hit an ace at Hickory Hills Open, and you could win a Car, or a Chainstar basket! Cost = $5.00 50% of the money goes into the ace pool payout, 50% of the money goes into the skins fund for the end of the year winners. The value of the car is estimated at $1,500 (THANK YOU Traverse Motors!). The value of the Chainstar is estimated at $400 (THANK YOU Tom Dillon). If nobody hits an ace at HHO, the car will then go to our next event “Sleeping Bear Summit” in Maple City on July 2 ... more

Hit an ace at Hickory Hills Open, and you could win a Car, or a Chainstar basket!

Cost = $5.00

50% of the money goes into the ace pool payout, 50% of the money goes into the skins fund for the end of the year winners. The value of the car is estimated at $1,500 (THANK YOU Traverse Motors!). The value of the Chainstar is estimated at $400 (THANK YOU Tom Dillon).

If nobody hits an ace at HHO, the car will then go to our next event “Sleeping Bear Summit” in Maple City on July 24th.

If we have more than 1 ace, we will have a throw-off on Sunday to determine the winner of the car. You must be present on Sunday to have a shot at winning the car. If you can’t attend the throw-off, you will still get your share of the cash, but will lose out on the chance at a car. No “substitute shooters” allowed in the throw-off. Throw-off will occur from the top of the hill near 7's tee pad to 8's basket. We will have a shorter tee for women & juniors to shoot from at the throw-off. The ace pool payout will be as follows:


For easy explanation purposes, let’s say 80 players enter, for a total of $400. NWS automatically sets aside $200 towards the end-of-year skins match, leaving $200 left in the ace pool.

1 Ace: Winner gets car & $200
2 Aces: Winner gets car & $100, Runner-up gets Chainstar & $100
3 Aces: Winner gets car & $66.66, Runner-up gets Chainstar & $66.66, 3rd place gets $66.66
4 Aces: Winner gets car & $50, Runner-up gets Chainstar & $50, 3rd-4th places get $50 each
5 Aces: Winner gets car & $40, Runner-up gets Chainstar & $40, 3rd-5th places get $40 each
100 Aces: Winner gets car & $2, Runner-up gets Chainstar & $2, 3rd-100th places get $2 each

So-on and so-forth

Zachary Vaughn   April 9, 2010 at 8:57pm

Saturday's Wait List revised:

Waiting List 4/9/10 4:56:
Andy White
Matt Mayville
Mike Manning
Shawn Senecal
Jake Ward
Ken Doom
Gay Gravit (forgot him on the first wait list posted)
Matt Lobb
Josh Johnston
Jennifer Sawyer
Jason Saari
Grenade Lane

Zachary Vaughn   April 9, 2010 at 4:09pm

Saturday's Waiting List

Waiting List:
Andy White
Matt Mayville
Mike Manning
Shawn Senecal
Jake Ward
Ken Doom
Matt Lobb
Josh Johnston
Jennifer Sawyer
Jason Saari

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   April 8, 2010 at 6:55pm

Looking for Help!

This is a message from a fellow disc golfers girlfriend: If ANYBODY has seen my boyfriend, Jacob Cabinaw around please have him contact me or his family!! We have not heard from him sense Wednesday when he went Disc Golfing with his friend at Hickory. He drives a '02 or '03 Chevy Malibu (silver).. Front passenger side is damaged ..Call me if you have seen his car or him (231-218-9146)

Zachary Vaughn   April 6, 2010 at 11:53am

Flip City is Filling Up

Hello everyone. Saturday @ Flip City is nearing capacity. Ensure your spot by Pre-registering using $$$ here: http://www.northernwatersseries.org/intro_01.asp

34 Paid spots remain, just 9 Disc Golf Scene spots remain.

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   April 5, 2010 at 7:25pm

Flip City doubles

We will be holding a random-draw doubles round at 5:30 on Friday night. $5

Jeff Kuehle   March 9, 2010 at 2:33am

Flip City open Pre-registration now available!

Hello NWS fans!
Pre-registration is now available for the Flip city open! Go to: http://northernwatersseries.org/intro_01.asp
Pick if you are a current pdga member or not and select the division you wish to play. We expect both days to fill ahead of time, so go there now to save your spot! We are looking forward to seeing you!

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   March 2, 2010 at 6:19pm

Women & Juniors

Women & Juniors! If this is your first year playing with us, you get to play for half-price all year. Give us a try!

Zachary Vaughn   February 13, 2010 at 5:37pm

Official 2010 Northern Waters Series Schedule

1. April 10 & 11 Flip City Open B-Tier
2. April 24 Kenwood Heritage C-Tier
*3. April 25 J-Bird's Quinvitational @ Leviathan C-Pro/B-Am
4. May 22 Paradise City Challenge Unsanctioned
5. June 26 & 27 Hickory Hills Open B-Tier
6. July 24 Sleeping Bear Summit Unsanctioned
7. August 28 Bear River Rumble C-Tier
8. September 25 & 26 Northern Michigan Championship Kalkaska/Hickory C-Tier

Zachary Vaughn   February 11, 2010 at 1:45pm

Tournament Names Announced Saturday.

The Northern Waters Series is planning to spice up the event schedule with all new names for each event. Check back Saturday to view the names and tournament details!

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   February 9, 2010 at 6:31am

2010 Artwork Contest

We are accepting original artwork for the 2010 season. For discs, we are looking for a Cadillac and Kingsley design. We are also looking for a 2010 poster for print and to put on the back of shirts. Winners will receive a free entry into one of our tournaments. Please e-mail submissions or questions to: marchamlin26596@gmail.com

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   February 9, 2010 at 6:30am

2010 Northern Waters Series Course Guide & Tour Book

2010 Northern Waters Series Course Guide & Tour Book Ad Spaces Now Available!! Don't wait until the last minute! $35 Ad spaces (Perks!! Free Books for resale! Coupons for your business!) Circulation: Across the state of Michigan and beyond! Don't miss out! Space is limited!! Contact Jennifer Kuehle or NWS attn: Marketing & Promotions Disc Golf Club Discounts, Returning Advertiser Discounts, Referral Discounts!!

Marc Hamlin - Team Tilley's   January 11, 2010 at 9:23pm

2010 Northern Waters Series Schedule

1. April 10 & 11 @ Flip City (Split DayFormat) B-Tier
2. April 24 @ Cadillac C-Tier
*3. April 25 J-Bird's Quinvitational @ Leviathan C-Pro/B-Am
4. May 22 @ Kingsley Unsanctioned
5. June 26 & 27 @ Hickory (Split Day Format) B-Tier
6. July 24 @ Myles Unsanctioned
7. August 28 @ Petoskey C-Tier
8. September 26 & 27 Finals @ Kalkaska/Hickory C-Tier