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rick manley

good to have courses but low turnout everywhere because u guys can't honor 1 schedule for all tourneys, you don't have to fight over the same people to show up 1 calendar per area,

rick manley

not 1 calendar per course, set the standard for all of us rick, i would do my best to support this. step up w/ big turnouts. be a leader. you are the man

Rick Saffeels

I am trying to understand what you wrote, but I think what you are saying is that we should plan less events on the same day, and get more people to one event at a time and have a huge turn out? Yes?

rick manley

exactly, you have enough golfers to fill course easy

Rick Saffeels

Yeah our max for the day was 40 people and we had a 24 person wailist.

Rick Saffeels

I will talk to Josh Pierce, Dan Brown, and Terry Shuler about this. I am talking to Chris Fennger and meeting him today. I think setting up a year long event schedule is really difficult, but we could definatley do one event all clubs together and make it a super event.

Rick Saffeels

This is Chris Fanger's website http://www.discgolfnation.net/

rick manley

birthday parties have 40 people. random sundays draw 30.

rick manley

i think salem mac n newberg would fill you up. and get local buzz for sponsors

Rick Saffeels

Hahahah birthday parties :) haha that was good. I know we could fill a course. I'll just wear a tie and suit when I come to the course to tell them the plan about disc golfers on a golf course. :)

rick manley

if these courses aren't fun (don't go where the challenge is high) expect low turnout also.

Rick Saffeels

Yeah :) I have my I on 3 eighteen hole courses right now. I'm looking to see who would have the cheapest price and do the best bang for the buck when it comes to green fees.

Rick Saffeels

Auburn was $15 per person on a weekend for 36 holes. Dirt cheap. Most courses are $45-$66 on Saturday for 18 holes...so we would need some major supportors :)

The Ronin

I hear you! I think with the explosion of popularity of our sport, and all the tournies popping up everywhere, there should be a definitive SOMETHING! I've been thinking this for a while. There are a lot of great courses in both the Salem area, and of course in the PDX Metro, and we should h ... more

I hear you! I think with the explosion of popularity of our sport, and all the tournies popping up everywhere, there should be a definitive SOMETHING! I've been thinking this for a while. There are a lot of great courses in both the Salem area, and of course in the PDX Metro, and we should have them highlighted a bit more by some of the touring pros. With the Beaver State Fling, HUK 4 Indy, and Calapooia Classic, all being staple events, and the success of the other PDGA sanctioned events locally (LSO, AMPED, etc.), I don't see any reason why we couldn't have an Oregon Pro Tour! I feel like we could do more singles leagues in the PDX area as well...I only know of a couple, and none close enough for me to really be an active part of. If there was enough interest...I'd be down to run one up in Vansterdam, or nearby...

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Was this published in a paper or on a news site Rick?

The Ronin

I know I forgot some of the staple events, and also forgot to say that we should absolutely capitalize on our opportunity with all the pros being in the area for World's. If you know a pro, take them to a course that isn't on the itenerary in the PDX area (Horning's, Stub Stewart, a ... more

I know I forgot some of the staple events, and also forgot to say that we should absolutely capitalize on our opportunity with all the pros being in the area for World's. If you know a pro, take them to a course that isn't on the itenerary in the PDX area (Horning's, Stub Stewart, a Gorge trip, etc.). Or take 'em south after the World's and hit some of the Salem/Albany/Corvallis/Eugene gems we have...get them out there, and they will fall in love! Oh, and I asked JohnE about Meadow Ridge, and he said "it's challenging!" You all know you LOVE hukn in the NW, let's help the pros see why!

The Ronin

Oh, and I'm going to use your post here, Rick, to sell this same idea to a local course that my crew has been eyeing for a DG tourney for a very long time (like 4 years!). Congrats on the success, and let's hope that it breeds more interest and stories like this!

Rick Saffeels

This was the unedited report sent through the Statesman Journal.

Brian Hausotter

Way to go rick!!! Thanks for all u do for the dg community

Steve Moore

Thanks for the good words Jeff, we were trying to do it up good with what we had to work with. Now if we can get the okay at a 18 hole golf course and what Rick and I can come up with for a layout and days activities. We are hoping to make it happen but not easy to pull off and get permissions. We will see and time will tell.

Rick Saffeels

You rock Jeff :)

Steve Moore

Besides Rick did most of the organizing and such, takes mutiple people to pull of events of any kind. Seems we got good feedback about the layout for size of property.

Jeff Hemmerling

Thanks! I look goofy on the tee ;)

Rick Saffeels

Yes and I'm sorry the INT and Women's and Rec CTP flags didn't make it out on the course. I had them all divided but if you stayed to the end, No one left empty handed :)

Cooper Axe

Had a great time, thanks for putting this on Rick and all the people who helped out, it was a blast for my first race!

Cooper Axe

tournament* in the middle of watching ricky Bobby xP

Rick Saffeels

Hahaha nice and thank! Glad you had fun and we could even climb that tree!

Cooper Axe

Haha I just watched, thanks again for getting it out!

Dallas Trower

6 in open at 60 bucks a peice but only 43 dollars out of the 60 was paid back out? where's the other 17 dollars go per buy in if there wasn't a pro players pack? seems like more money should have been paid out.

Rick Saffeels

$15 green fees $2 PDGA

Rick Saffeels

Tshirt in pro players pack and sponsored BBQ. Should have been there. You would have gotten the emails about where all the money went.

Dallas Trower

woulda coulda shoulda. maybe johne will be at the ctier at Dave's tomorrow. I'll be there.

Steve Moore

Don't understand Dallas if you were not involved, good question tho followed by a good response to answer it. And no he won't be at Dave's so guess you lose out, he and family are on couple days rest at the coast.

Dallas Trower

thanks for the play by play Steve. always entertaining.

Steve Moore

Glad I can keep you amused and entertained, guess I accompished my mission in life. It was a good day had by all from feedback I heard.

Jason Pinkal

Thanks to everyone envolved in makin this event happen!

Shorty Ogden-Moles

I will be interested to see your how your pictures turned out. It's weird to be on the opposite side of the camera for a change. I bet you got some great pics of sweet dives,putts and reactions of players. Thank you for doing that

Jeff Hemmerling

Had a great time! Hope you do it again next year, perhaps at another course?!

Cooper Axe

So pumped for John McCray!

Mr CLEAN

..yeah me 2

Cooper Axe

john Mccray!! that dude is awesome, can't wait to meet him!!

Dallas Trower

get out of here. john e McCray is playing in this. if I would have known that I would have signed up for that alone. sick!

Rick Saffeels

You can come and be a caddie or volunteer! I will have lunch for volunteers that are there to spot and set up and tear down :)

Steve Moore

Dallas, check your PM inbox

Paul Compton-PortlandMobileDiscLab

John McCray, way to get one of the hottest players of the year at the event, Rick!

Dallas Trower

let's hope he plays the huk while he is here. should be fun to watch him bomb some rollers I bet. haha

Rick Saffeels

I didn't do anything :) he seems like a great guy and is just like any world class athlete. ;) ha but he probably doesn't want us making a big deal about it.

Steve Moore

He appears to be on a traveling tour this year with wife and a daughter sounds like. He is busy playing northwest events between now and worlds coming up. Been throwing PDGA wise since 98 (current 1030 rating) and is known to be a very friendly type willing to help the sport grow.

Cooper Axe

I've seen many videos of him playing, can't wait to meet him!

Rick Saffeels

As of right now, no one will be allowed on the course early to practice any holes (including myself and helpers) so that it is fair. We will have a practice basket set up, and two minutes on your hole before we call "Two Minute Warning." It will be tough the first round, but since we are p ... more

As of right now, no one will be allowed on the course early to practice any holes (including myself and helpers) so that it is fair. We will have a practice basket set up, and two minutes on your hole before we call "Two Minute Warning." It will be tough the first round, but since we are playing the same 9 four consecutive times to make 36, it will be great. Good question though! You are more than welcome to warm up your drives in the field next to the golf course.

Cooper Axe

So in the time before the two minute warning we are free to throw a drive or two on the hole before we officially tee-off?

Rick Saffeels

Yes. There will be 3 minutes as everyone gets to their hole to scope out their throwing line, and their hole, throw some warm ups, and then the two minute warning will be called. Your questions are great :) if you have any more, you can private message me. Thanks!

Cooper Axe

Thanks Rick@

Jason Pinkal

Rick, will we be able to walk the course or see a course map before the round? Looking forward to this one. Thanks.

Rick Saffeels

Everyone will receive a full color course map with registration on photo paper and get to walk the course, but the only warm ups will be before the two minute warning. No one has ever played disc golf on this course :)

Jason Pinkal

Rick, thanks for the response. I appreciate that we will at least get to walk the course. Playing PDGA sanctioned events blind has been very frustrating for me in the past.

Rick Saffeels

I agree. The owners though said they don't want people playing Friday or even Saturday morning beforehand because they wanted it to be played as if everyone is on the same playing field :)

Erik Hayworth

count me in rick. for advanced. pdga # 63399. my shirt size is medium. I have the cash ill get it to you next time i see you.

Rick Saffeels

Awesome! Thanks for the communication :) you da man!

Jeff Hemmerling

Hi Rick. I signed up today. I'll try and round up a couple more players :)

Rick Saffeels

Awesome! Thanks Jeff! I'll get you linked on the scene and PDGA website.

Cooper Axe

also, can a family member come to watch me??

Jeff Hemmerling

Absolutely!

Jeff Hemmerling

Regarding your question about being the only junior. Usually it takes three players minimum to make a division. If you're the only junior I suspect Rick would move you to the Recreational division (there's one player signed up). Usually that has a pretty similar level of competition.

Cooper Axe

pdga*

Rick Saffeels

Oh don't worry! You will do great! In the players meeting, we will explain over all the rules and such and then you will be put on a card with others that will help you out, not make you worse. Let me know any question you have and check out the rules here at this link: http://www.pdga.com/rules/official-rules-disc-golf

Steve Moore

Cooper, take some info from an old timer and go into it relaxed and don't worry about the small stuff. Yes the mini disc will be required for proper marking and required at all sanctioned PDGA events. Level C is entry level to tournement play and fellow players will be happy to help assist wi ... more

Cooper, take some info from an old timer and go into it relaxed and don't worry about the small stuff. Yes the mini disc will be required for proper marking and required at all sanctioned PDGA events. Level C is entry level to tournement play and fellow players will be happy to help assist with rules, warnings are given before strokes removed. Mainly have fun at it and pick up tips from others with more experience. Great sport to be involved with. I'll see you there doing photo work and assisting Rick as needed. If you like to cross paths sometimes to toss a round let me know and willing to help out where I can.