Foxwood Open 2025 - Driven by Innova

Hi everyone, I heard from Jim Saturday morning at Foxwood who asked for direction from the team. I let him know to take tee times for Friday for those that call/email. For anyone choosing to show up, ... show more ›

Hi everyone, I heard from Jim Saturday morning at Foxwood who asked for direction from the team. I let him know to take tee times for Friday for those that call/email. For anyone choosing to show up, you will be able to play as well. But it is likely that there will be a short wait as those with tee times and those arriving ahead of your group will have priority. Apologies for the delay in responding today, and any confusion. Look forward to seeing you all out next week!

First player event email sent, check your inbox Greetings players! Just a little under a week to go for the event! Our team has been hard at work to bring you this years edition of the Foxw ... show more ›

First player event email sent, check your inbox

Greetings players!

Just a little under a week to go for the event!

Our team has been hard at work to bring you this years edition of the Foxwood Open.

I am going to take a few moments to recognize the team.

Starting with and introducing Andrew Dekker, who this year is the event’s Assistant Tournament Director. Andrew has been a great addition to the team, taking on many responsibilities with Udisc layouts, on course updates, securing our supplies, fundraising, and numerous consultation. You will see a lot of Andrew at hole 1 this year!

In his second year as Volunteer Coordinator – David Sutherland. Goes by Sudz! His support recruiting, scheduling, and making sure all volunteers are taken care of. Add helpingwith fundraising and consulting as well. Sudz has added so much value, and I am very thankful for what he brings. Sudzwill be all over the course this year, be sure to give him a wave,if he passes thru during your rounds.

Mr. Adam Hussey! In his sixth year assisting with the event, Adam gives his all to make this event the success it has been! He hustles to get the sponsorship money. Plays a huge role in the AM players pack, prizes, and course layout input. Generally everything! I can’t say enough about what Adam means for the event, it’s a pleasure and honor to work with him. Adam is playing the event this year, look for him out there and assisting us after his round.

Finally, Darrell Bankes. In his sixth year with the event. Many of you know that he is running Canadian Nationals this year. Even with that enormous responsibility, he is playing another major role with this event. Personally, I couldn’t be more grateful to have his experience, knowledge, and support. Darrell is a game time decision to play this year, but he will be out there, likely on a cart bombing around doing promo and content.

On to updating you all on the status of the event!

Beginning the morning of Thursday May 15th, course set up will begin and be in place by late afternoon. To book a time to play Foxwood up to 4pm Thursday, please send an email to - [email redacted] Their response time is fantastic, so expect a response within 2 hours. Friday, you can either email the proshop, or show up to the course and Foxwood staff will send you out when a tee time is available. Please check in at the Proshop, and ALL practice round fees are the players responsibility.

New this year, all holes will have been sponsored! Of the 18 holes, six of them are from players in the event. Special thanks to Pam Fowler, Andrew Somerville, Adam Shepperdley, Adam Hussey, Terry Numan and Jordan Colassanti for the additional support of the event. Their boards will have their names included on them. I also want to thank GRDGA board members David Finch and Terry Numan for their efforts in securing a lotadditional sponsors you will see on the holes, they did an amazing job!

1) Tee times – Anticipated that they will be posted the evening of Tuesday May 13th

2) PDGA Live Scoring Code - GRDG

3) Course Maps and Rules – Attached are the layout rules. In keeping with our commitment to providing you with the traditional challenges Foxwood offers, we have provided you with a few new looks. We hope you enjoy them!
i. MPO/FPO/MP40/MP50/MA1 play the Gold M layout
ii. FPO/FA1 play the Gold F layout
iii. ALL other Amateur divisions play the white layout
You can access all layouts by accessing Udisc – Foxwood White

4) Warm up – Foxwood has a large field for everyone to warm up in. There are plenty of baskets to use as targets. As the warm up area is between 1/2 and 17/18, please be aware of the play going on.

5) Pre-Tee Check In – Players must check in with the starter no less than 5 minutes prior to their tee time.
i. We will have a clock set up on site
ii. New this year, we will have an area marked with white paint and flags . Players are expected to be in that area to avoid an
iii. Players who do not check in with the starter by this time, or who are not present at the starting hole for the 5 minutes preceding their tee time will receive a two throw penalty.

6) Scoring - At least one player in the group must use the Digital Scorecard and all players must use either the Digital Scorecard or a paper scorecard. Anyone wanting a paper copy, please ask the starter.

7) Player Pack Pick Up – Please grab you pack before your round Saturday.

8) VESSI – Will be providing ALL players with a QR code for 25% off to use on their site – Code will be made available next week.

"At Vessi, our focus is on supporting disc golf players by enabling them to enjoy the sport they love without worrying about the weather. Our fully waterproof footwear helps players stay comfortable
and confident during their rounds and in their daily lives. We're proud to support community champions like Isaac Robinson, who secured a major victory last year in Vessis, and Paul McBeth,
who continues to inspire players this season. Ultimately, our goal is simply to improve the disc golf experience for all players."

9) Public Display or use of tobacco products - there is to be NO smoking during the event.
i. Please review PGDA rule – 3.03 Player Misconduct

10) Player & Caddie Dress – As we are an A-Tier, and the tournament is being held at a traditional golf course, a dress code is required - PDGA rule 3.04.D

11) Discs for Sale – Darrell from Innova will have a stand set up to satisfy some additional disc needs.

12) Pro’s will play for cash.

13) The AM’s, on top of their players pack, the top finisher’sfor play for the following prizes:

For the larger divisions – MA1/FA1/MA40/MA50/MA2

1st place receives the first place trophy and a Innova Basket
2nd place receives a GOAT towel and gift code to purchase a pair of VESSI shoes
3rd place receives a GOAT towel and a gift code to the Innova Canada store.

For the small divisions – FA40/FA50/FA2
Each winner’s name enter a draw for one of the three – Basket/shoes/Innova prizes. Second and third will receive GOAT towels.

Saturday - Foxwood will have a band playing from 2-5pm. The range will close at 5 and we will be having a longest drive competition. Putting baskets will be set up as well! Stick around after your round for a good time, and support those who are still coming in!

Foxwood is also offering a food special every day.

Darrell is organizing a putting competition as well for the weekend!

I will have another update for you all next week.

Any questions? Please reach out to me at this email address.

On behalf of Andrew, Adam, Sudz, Darrell, our Sponsor, Golf North (Foxwood), Explore Waterloo Region, Grand River Disc Golf, and our many other sponsors we are once again excited and looking forward to hosting you for the long weekend!

Warmest Regards, Sean

Our hotel partner has let us know that the cut off date to book the following options is April 16th -------------->To book DoubleTree by Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ct ... show more ›

Our hotel partner has let us know that the cut off date to book the following options is April 16th

-------------->To book DoubleTree by Hilton
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=YHMCMDT&arrivalDate=2025-05-15&departureDate=2025-05-19&groupCode=CDTFOX&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

-------------->To book Homes2 Suites by Hilton - https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=YHMRWHT&arrivalDate=2025-05-15&departureDate=2025-05-19&groupCode=CHTFOX&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

For those of you wondering about the benefits of where the hotel is located relative to the course. I live five minutes up the road from the hotel. It takes me 20-25 minutes to get to Foxwood. The hotel is ideally situated to our highway system that allows quick to and from the course, while also offering plenty of options for eating, as well as a mall within walking distance.

In just a few short hours general registration is live for this years Foxwood Open! Check out this years stamp in the pictures section, hot off the presses! Thank you to Innova Canada, Innova, ... show more ›

In just a few short hours general registration is live for this years Foxwood Open!

Check out this years stamp in the pictures section, hot off the presses!

Thank you to Innova Canada, Innova, and Explore Waterloo Region your continuing support of our wonderful event!

The event again is privileged to be offering qualifying spots for the USDGC, TPWDGC, NADGT

To assist you with your lodging options we’re happy to have an agreement with DoubleTree and Homes2 Suites by Hilton! Please refer to my Sticky comment or the About section for details on booking and location

As part of signing up, there is a new option for anyone out there looking to only sponsor a hole to lend your support. To claim one, in the registration select Hol - Hole Sponsor and then Hole Sponsorship from the drop down. This is a first time using these options, so I am hopeful it is smooth. I will be on line in case of hiccups!

As for the rest of registration. Its straight forward for players. Please complete the Post Code/Zip Code field correctly. As we have the support of a tourism organization, it will help with reporting metrics.

For ALL AM's signing up. Once the dust settles on registration, and to avoid any trouble, we will be asking you to come back to update your registration for the fabulous player pack we have planned.

We are inside a week till general registration opens! Early registration closes late Sunday evening to give me time to update the divisions to account for the full field of 232. For anyone inter ... show more ›

We are inside a week till general registration opens!

Early registration closes late Sunday evening to give me time to update the divisions to account for the full field of 232.

For anyone interested in signing up early and the division is full on the AM side. Reach out to me. The PDGA allow 33% of the total AM pool to sign up early, I can adjust the pool to allow sign up.

Update January 6th ------>We have secured a preferred hotel Partner!! We are very honoured and proud to introduce DoubleTree and Homes2 Suites by Hilton located at 30 Fairway Rd South Kitchener N2A ... show more ›

Update January 6th

------>We have secured a preferred hotel Partner!! We are very honoured and proud to introduce DoubleTree and Homes2 Suites by Hilton located at 30 Fairway Rd South Kitchener N2A 2N2

-------------->To book DoubleTree by Hilton
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=YHMCMDT&arrivalDate=2025-05-15&departureDate=2025-05-19&groupCode=CDTFOX&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

-------------->To book Homes2 Suites by Hilton - https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=YHMRWHT&arrivalDate=2025-05-15&departureDate=2025-05-19&groupCode=CHTFOX&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

For those of you wondering about the benefits of where the hotel is located relative to the course. I live five minutes up the road from the hotel. It takes me 20-25 minutes to get to Foxwood. The hotel is ideally situated to our highway system that allows quick to and from the course, while also offering plenty of options for eating, as well as a mall within walking distance.