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Big updates: 1) We have just finished making the final additions from the waitlists in various divisions. MA / MJ division sizes WILL NOT increase going forward. However, per the player email sent on ... show more ›

May 1, 2023

Carlos Rios May 2, 2023 :(

Hudson Fortunato Sticky When will we know if we can play a practice round the Thursday before? Apr 25, 2023

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Shawn Mercy Apr 29, 2023 Check in with us for a tee time which will be given on a first come / first served basis. We'll try to keep to groups of 3 or 4 (max). Golf carts will be available to rent from the Swenson Pro Shop.

Leo Saechao May 3, 2023 Where do we check for tee times for the practice round, online or the day of in person?

Shawn Mercy May 3, 2023 Check in at Hole 1

Shawn Mercy Sticky ALL: The University Plaza is now accepting reservations for all nights, using our code. They opened up 30 rooms for Saturday 05/06 which were previously not available.
More info here: https://www.otbopen.com/stockton Apr 6, 2023

Joey Joy Apr 7, 2023 it finally worked! Thank u so much! really appreciate everything!

Shawn Mercy Apr 7, 2023 Woohoo!

Jonathan Blackman

For the avoidance of doubt, could you clarify whether or not the drop zone may be used on hole 12 for an OB throw from the RED or WHITE/YELLOW tee pads? I believe the answer is "no" based on standard ... show more ›

May 9, 2024

Tyler Rhoton I hate to do it, and never have, but I have to formally withdraw due to personal reasons. May 6, 2023

Andrew Rothschild May 6, 2023 Hi Tyler, sorry to hear, hope all is well!

JC Quiambao Will there be space to throw warm up drives at the course? May 4, 2023

Mark Reynolds-Delaney May 4, 2023 Last year we had the whole section off to the left of the starting hole for warm up drives. Most likely the same situation this year I'd assume

Shawn Mercy May 5, 2023 Yes, players can use the driving range to the right of tee 1.

Carlos Rios Im not getting in am i lol May 4, 2023

Josh Hutchinson If I am able to get to the course tomorrow around 3:30, would there still be time to get a practice round in or walk the course? May 4, 2023

James Fisher Will golf carts be used during the tournament? May 3, 2023

Mark Reynolds-Delaney May 3, 2023 Most likely not. We didn't last year

Andrew Rothschild May 3, 2023 No.

James Fisher May 3, 2023 Thank you.

Hudson Fortunato One last question. For trophy presentations per division, will those come at the end of the day Sunday for everyone at the same time? May 2, 2023

Andrew Rothschild May 2, 2023 Bit by bit. We try to get trophies done for divisions a little after the division has finished.

Cliff Macfarlane What time in relation to my divisions approx tee times should I show up if I’m hoping to get in on a no-show? May 2, 2023

Andrew Rothschild May 2, 2023

That's up to you in terms of how much time you're willing to spend waiting at the course. To be clea ... show more ›

Scott Tucker May 2, 2023

Thanks, for that clarification. I'm still trying to decide if I come all the way out on Friday or n ... show more ›

Mark Reynolds-Delaney Depending on my schedule on Thursday I might only be able to show up and walk the course instead of play a full practice round. So I have 2 questions, 1. Would I even be able to just walk the course? and 2. Would I be able to bring my caddie with me? May 1, 2023

Andrew Rothschild May 2, 2023 Yes you may walk the course. Your caddie can come with you, but only registered players may practice.

Brandon Lee Hi if I’m we’re #2 and #3 on the waitlist for na3 that has 17 people in it do you think we’ll get in? Apr 29, 2023

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casanova garcia Apr 29, 2023 Then why not just add the last 2 and make two 3person cards

Brandon Lee Apr 29, 2023 I’m not sure but with 17 people you’d have to do 3 card of 3 and 2 cards of 4 which would be 5 cards but 5 cards of 4 would make sense also and wouldn’t add any extra tee times to ma3

Shawn Mercy May 1, 2023 All divisions are not divisible by 4. We have a few mixed cards within the same pool to fill out those pools.

Nick Ferchau Any idea what the tee time order will be for the first round on Friday? Apr 28, 2023

Nick Ferchau Apr 28, 2023 Trying to decide on lunch plans with multiple divisions involved. Is there a time frame set for each division yet?

Richard Poplin Apr 29, 2023 it says the order in the schedule area under the about tab

Shawn Mercy Apr 29, 2023 Thanks Richard. Nick, the time frame is not set yet but the order is. We'll be able to give the window for each division on Monday.

Shawn Mercy Just added to the About section:
~Event Resources~
>>Caddie Book has been added!
>>Hole Preview Videos on Monday 05/01
https://www.otbopen.com/amateur-weekend Apr 28, 2023

Harrison Oswald Not savvy on how the waitlist works, will th spots be filled by the waitlist at some point? Apr 27, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Apr 27, 2023 We still have some volunteer spots to give away which will go to people who have attended work parties.

Harrison Oswald Apr 27, 2023 Okay thank you. I made it so far from 21 on the wait list. Maybe next year I won’t forget to sign up darn it.haha

Doug Kuehne Vista Lodi will be advertising for this event. We have Hotels.
I work for our state Assemblyman. Will there be a chance for me to give a certificate to the winners of the Pros Apr 26, 2023

Shawn Mercy Apr 26, 2023 Hi Doug, can you reach out to Sean Jack on this? [email redacted]

Doug Kuehne Do you know the tee times for MA60 on May 5th? Apr 26, 2023

Shawn Mercy Apr 26, 2023 We are sticking to the same tee order as last year. MA60 will likely tee off between 1 and 2pm.

Kristi Lewis I just won the Masters cup FA1 and got a spot for the pro tournament. Would I be able to get a refund if I had to drop since the pro tournament is the same weekend? Apr 24, 2023

Helen Kostoff Apr 25, 2023 Way to go, Kristi!

Shawn Mercy Apr 25, 2023 Congrats Kristi! I just processed your refund. Good luck in the MC Pro tourney!

jordan vinson When will the course be setup for practice? Apr 18, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Apr 18, 2023 We are hoping to have practice rounds available the Thursday before the event begins, but not a guarantee yet.

Andrew Rothschild Apr 18, 2023 Regardless, the course will be marked that day and players will be free to walk the course to see it.

Craig Tofanelli Of I withdraw now can I get a refund or is it to late? Apr 14, 2023

Craig Tofanelli Apr 14, 2023 Just curious at the moment

Shawn Mercy Apr 14, 2023

We generally give full refunds (minus DGS / PP fees) up until the week of the event. From that point ... show more ›

Brian Prusnek Apr 14, 2023 Goldie you can’t withdraw!!!

Carlos Rios what are the chances MA1 waitlist #21 will make it? Apr 7, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Apr 7, 2023 Please see responses to stickied Sam Wilson comment at top.

Harrison Oswald Apr 7, 2023 Yeah I’ve already moved up 6 spots since initial sign ups.

Shawn Mercy Apr 7, 2023

Hi Carlos, at ~20th on the WL, it's a very tough to say you'll get in through drops or increase in f ... show more ›

Michael Lindsay Will there be practice rounds available for the Am Group? Apr 6, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Apr 6, 2023 We are hoping to have practice rounds available the Thursday before the event begins, but not a guarantee yet.

Joey Joy

I just got off the phone with Waterfront University Plaza and they talked to their Sales rep who confirmed the code is NOT good. They state they have been waiting for the rep of OTB to confirm so they ... show more ›

Apr 6, 2023

Shawn Mercy Apr 6, 2023 Hi Joey, apologies for the inconvenience. We are looking into it per above "Sticky" comment.

Shawn Mercy Apr 7, 2023 Hi Joey, please see above. The code is working now!

Joey Joy Apr 7, 2023 awesome! thanks!

Robert Drew What is the anticipated date that the remaining spots are filled? So that us on the waitlist that potentially get in can start planning. Apr 6, 2023

Shawn Mercy Apr 7, 2023

Hi Robert, we will be looking to free up some additional spots for divisions with waitlists soon. Li ... show more ›

Joey Joy

I just called to book at University Waterfront Plaza for the AM weekend and they definitely are not aware of the discount code. I then went to jus book without the discount for May 4-7th and they said ... show more ›

Apr 6, 2023

Shawn Mercy Apr 6, 2023 SMH. Sorry about that. Apparently the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. We'll get it settled ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Joey Joy Apr 6, 2023 ah, not ur fault. we jus proffered to stay there. ur efforts are very much appreciated

Joey Joy Apr 6, 2023 prefer*

Russell Olgin I tried to book a room at the University Waterfront Plaza Hotel and they said they do not have OTB special rates. The link on Disc Golf Scene also shows the dates for last year's 2022 OTB events. Is there a new list or link of hotels offering ORB rate deals? Thanks. Apr 5, 2023

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Joey Joy Apr 6, 2023

I just called to book at Waterfront university for the AM weekend and they definitely are not aware ... show more ›

Shawn Mercy Apr 6, 2023 SMH. Sorry about that. Apparently the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. We'll get it settled ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Shawn Mercy Apr 7, 2023 Hi Russell, per above, the code at the University Plaza Waterfront is working now.

Anthony Beaty Hey guys, thank you so much for all the work going into this event. Looking forward to this year! See you soon!!! Mar 28, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Mar 28, 2023 Thanks Anthony, we are looking forward to it just as much!

Shawn Mercy Mar 28, 2023 Thanks buddy. I'll see ya soon!

Shawn Mercy All, a sponsorship spot will become available tonight (03/22) at 5pm PT. If you are registered and on the WL, edit your registration, select the sponsorship spot, and pay the additional $100. Mar 22, 2023

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Shawn Mercy Mar 23, 2023 This is not working the way we wanted it to. Stay tuned. We'll give at least 12 hours notice before opening up a sponsor spot if that's possible.

Kevin Rinerson Mar 23, 2023

Hey Shawn - I just sent you a message. I grabbed that Hole Sponsorship spot when it was released ear ... show more ›

Shawn Mercy Mar 23, 2023 Confirming that Kevin grabbed the hole sponsorship and has been promoted off the waitlist.

Jeff Norvell Camping near by? Either free or paid would fine. Thank you!! Mar 17, 2023

Shawn Mercy Mar 20, 2023 Hi Jeff, there is not a lot of tent camping close by. I just added a link to our website that will search for options in the area: https://www.otbopen.com/stockton

Jeff Norvell Mar 21, 2023 Hey Shawn thanks a ton for this!

Olivia Bocanegra Any chance my son can get into the MJ18 boys? Mar 15, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Mar 15, 2023 There's a chance, yes.

Andrew Rothschild Mar 16, 2023 I recommend signing him up ASAP, though.

Olivia Bocanegra Mar 17, 2023 Ok will do

Cam Kellogg Do spectators have to pay for this amateur event? I only see prices for the Pro Tour. I'm coming from out of state and trying to make sure everything is good to go. Thank you! Mar 11, 2023

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Cam Kellogg Mar 12, 2023 3 family members want to watch me play

Andrew Rothschild Mar 13, 2023 As long as they are respectful of the other competitors on the card, they'll likely be able to tag along, but we'll have more information on that later.

Cam Kellogg Mar 13, 2023 sounds good, thanks!

Harrison Oswald Do you get a refund if you don’t make it off the waitlist? Mar 7, 2023

Shawn Mercy Mar 7, 2023 Yes, absolutely.

JC Quiambao Are there any hotels nearby the course that you have partnerships/discounts with? Mar 4, 2023

Shawn Mercy Mar 4, 2023 Yup. We should have at least one deal but don't have the details nailed down yet. We'll post here when we do.

Edgar Oregel if i change my shirt size will i go to the waitlist? Mar 4, 2023

Shawn Mercy Mar 4, 2023 No, you will stay in your current spot.

Scott Tucker I think I should be able to register AM50 but I was booted to AM40? Should have been in time to not be waitlisted in 50 Mar 4, 2023

Andrew Rothschild Mar 4, 2023 It looks like you signed up for MA40. If you'd like to switch to MA50, you'll have to be on the waitlist, for now.

Scott Tucker Mar 4, 2023 Thanks please move me to MA50 I think DGscene defaulted to MA40 I thought I changed it. Waitlist is waitlist either way

Shawn Mercy Mar 4, 2023 I just moved you to MA50

Sam Wilson wife and I are coming down from Idaho. How likely is it that 14th on the waitlist makes it in? Mar 4, 2023

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Shawn Mercy Mar 4, 2023

Sam, there is typically a fair amount of movement. But it does vary year by year so we can't really ... show more ›

Andrew Rothschild Mar 4, 2023 There will be A LOT of movement between now and the tournament. Last year, between registration opening and closing, there were over 100 drops.

Sam Wilson Mar 4, 2023 Thank you guys for the responses! looking forward to this event and hopefully I will make it in but worst case I can caddy for my wife!

jacob fields Where can I register to volunteer this year ? Mar 3, 2023

Shawn Mercy Mar 3, 2023 We will be posting a form in our Volunteer FB Group within the next 2 weeks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/243843131278250

Omar Y Chaudhry No waitlists? Mar 3, 2023

Carl Sagmiller Mar 3, 2023 Not yet. Everyone currently registered got in through hole sponsorship or is in a female division. Registration for everyone else happens tonight at 8pm.

Shawn Mercy Mar 3, 2023

Carl is correct. There are no waitlists during early registration for sponsors and FA/FJ divsions. C ... show more ›

Shawn Mercy Please note that (1) sponsorship spot will become available at 6pm PT tonight (02/28). Feb 28, 2023

Shawn Mercy Mar 1, 2023 The sponsorship has been claimed and we are sold out (again).

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