The 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open Presented By Lennar Homes

Good Evening Players, It is with great relief and pleasure that I announce that as of today, all new teepads at Cypress Point Park have been poured. I want to thank all of you for your patience wit ... show more ›

Good Evening Players,

It is with great relief and pleasure that I announce that as of today, all new teepads at Cypress Point Park have been poured. I want to thank all of you for your patience with this. If I would have known it would have been the 9th hour before they were completed, I would have never moved forward with using Cypress. Our expectation, as it was communicated to us multiple times, was that the city could "easily" complete the project prior to the end of January. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you all.

Now that we are a full go, there are some important announcements / rules I need everyone to understand at Cypress.

1.) Bathrooms: Obviously the bathroom situation at Cypress is not ideal. The permanent bathroom is roughly .3 miles from hole one, which makes it almost a full mile from hole 14. To accommodate, there will be two portable toilets on site, one at TC and one on hole 9. Gentlemen, please be courteous of your lady competitors and don't embarrass us as a species by making a disaster of those bathrooms.

2.) Pad Assignments: Pad assignments remain unchanged. The only adjustments are that all divisions are playing from the short pad on 4 and 8. This is for pace of play and flow purposes. Hole #4 from the long averaged 7.1 strokes during our flex in October. . . not ideal for our event. LADIES - Your ladies only layout is now all shorts, plus hole 6 long.

3.) Hole 12 and 13 changes: As we have communicated, we are losing the current hole 12 teepad. There is now a big orange X painted on it and a sign indicating that it is no longer in use. The new Long and Short pads are poured and ready for play further down 12s fairway. The basket has been moved back to its original long position. "Old Hole 13s" teepad is also no longer in play, has a big orange X painted on it and a sign indicating that it is no longer in use. Instead, there are arrows that direct you from hole 13s old pad, to the new pad back up the fairway towards the general direction of hole 12s short pad. Please follow the arrows, it will keep you out of 12s fairway. The basket has moved as well and is at the end of the tunnel that is created by the new pad location.

Good Morning Players!! I wanted to send out a reminder that we will once again be hosting our early check in next Friday, February 17th at Maximo Park from 8:00am - 4:00pm. This is a great opportun ... show more ›

Good Morning Players!!

I wanted to send out a reminder that we will once again be hosting our early check in next Friday, February 17th at Maximo Park from 8:00am - 4:00pm. This is a great opportunity to swing by, check in and grab your player package so you don't have to do it first thing Saturday morning before your round (extra sleep!!!) and buy some raffle tickets (more on this later). It also makes it much easier for our staff to have as many people check in early on Friday, so it's appreciated by us!

In addition, Tyler Searle will be once again hosting what is sure to be a massive flex start at Maximo during the same time.

To register for the flex start, please visit https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/GCCO_Flex_Start_Friday_presented_by_Latitude_64_2023

We will have some more updates tomorrow on Cypress Point Park!

Thanks!

24 Days!! - We are only 24 days away from the 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open and I can hardly believe it. As we have in previous weeks, I wanted to provide an update on what we are doing as well as ... show more ›

24 Days!! - We are only 24 days away from the 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open and I can hardly believe it.

As we have in previous weeks, I wanted to provide an update on what we are doing as well as some important information as we continue to approach our event date.

Cypress Point Park Update

Lots of news.

1st - A team of volunteers cleared roughly 3 tons of Brazilin Pepper from hole # 8 to reestablish the fairway as it was initially designed. Pictures are attached.

2nd - The lumber and hardware require to complete the short pad installation is being delivered to the city next week, which puts us that much closer to the pads being installed.

3rd - The city is also working a path install project around the northeast side of the course. From what I have been told it will "impact basket 11, pad 12, basket 13, pad 14". The full impacts are unknown, but the plan is that any required adjustments to these are made during the short pad install process and will be completed prior to the event. This means that the course may functionally change between now and the event.


Waitlist + Refund Process

- All drop requests between tomorrow and 2/3/23 will be facilitated with a 100% cash refund. Additionally, all amateur players will be given the opportunity to withhold refund for their custom wooden mini and/or cooler. Please note, there is nobody famous enough in this event where I can do anything with your custom mini - If you opt not to purchase, it will be thrown away. The following statement will herein be referred to as 'The Process' - These are not guaranteed and will be facilitated on a first come, first serve basis as stock allows. Players will have the opportunity to pick up these items at the Friday early check in at Maximo or have them shipped. All applicable shipping charges will be paid by the participant and shipping will commence after the event.
- Registration closes on 2/3/23.
- Between 2/3/23 and 2/10/23 all drops will be facilitated with a 100% cash refund ONLY if they can be backfilled from the waitlist. Additionally, all amateur players will be given the option to purchase their wooden mini and/or cooler. 'The Process' applies.
- On 2/10/23 all waitlisted participants will be refunded with a 100% cash refund or given the option to purchase their wooden mini and/or cooler. 'The Process' applies.
- After 2/10/23, any drop request will result in a player package only. Players will be responsible for arranging pickup or requesting shipping. Shipping charges will be paid by the participant and shipping will commence after the event.

Player Party Announcements We are proud to officially communicate that we will once again have 2 separate player parties with separate experiences for the 2023 GCCO. Friday, February 17th @ Mello ... show more ›

Player Party Announcements
We are proud to officially communicate that we will once again have 2 separate player parties with separate experiences for the 2023 GCCO.
Friday, February 17th @ Mellow Mushroom | 7pm - 9pm 2630 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759

Join us on the patio for some good food and drinks and our annual putting contest!! Free for all competitors; just bring two putters and your best putting game. 
Saturday, February 18th @ Pee-Pa's Craft Brewery | 7pm - 9pm6340 49th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Join us at a new venue for our annual awards and our mini fly mart. We will be releasing a limited number of our 2023 Gulf Coast Tour Challenge Presented by Dynamic Discs dye sub shirts and discs. Dynamic discs has hooked us up with all limited release plastic including Fuzion X Mavericks, Moonshine X Trespass and others!
Cypress Point Park Update

- The new pins on 4,5,10 and 12 are in place and the baskets have been moved into them. These will be the locations for the tournament.- The short pads are scheduled for 1st week of February. In the interim, you can use the pink whisker markers as the approximate location of where the short pads will be.- We will be clearing the wall of Brazilian Peppers on hole 8 that currently prevent it from being played this Saturday @ 8:00am. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the below form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenLsvxNTyo_4QT0WK5WeowYOy-jEvUq9WgvbgpQCxZIYMRMw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thanks!!

Good Afternoon Players and Happy New Year!! As we enter 2023, we also enter the final weeks prior to the 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open Presented by Lennar Homes. As we approach the event, I will start ... show more ›

Good Afternoon Players and Happy New Year!!
As we enter 2023, we also enter the final weeks prior to the 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open Presented by Lennar Homes. As we approach the event, I will start sending out a weekly email update on some items of value to you all to help you prepare for the largest disc golf tournament in the Southeastern United States. 

This week I wanted to provide an update on the courses, what to expect over the next few weeks, as well as provide some suggestions on how to practice leading up to the event. The below references "the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene registration page" multiple times. The link to this reference is -> https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/The_2023_Gulf_Coast_Charity_Open_Presented_By_Lennar_Homes/pictures

Azalea Park:
Is in tournament layout and will remain unchanged until GCCO. Course rules, maps and layouts are available in the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene registration page and are all accurate.
 
Pureline Park:
Is in tournament layout and will remain unchanged until GCCO. Course rules, maps and layouts are available in the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene registration page and are all accurate.
 
Picnic Island Park:
Is in tournament layout and will remain unchanged until GCCO. PLEASE NOTE: Picnic Island has 2 baskets on each hole (Orange and Blue). The GCCO uses orange baskets on some holes and blue baskets on others to create our layout. Your layout designation of "short", "long" or "ladies" does not pertain to the baskets, rather the pad you will throw from. Course rules, maps and layouts are available in the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene registration page and will be updated to clarify what color basket you will throw to each hole. As an example, Hole #1 is throwing to the A pin for all layouts, we will update the graphic to say A - Orange. Hole #2 is throwing to the C pin for all layouts, we will update the graphic to say C - Blue. Unused baskets will be covered prior to the event to avoid any additional confusion during competitive play.

Taylor Park:
Is NOT in the tournament layout. We anticipate moving the baskets by the end of the month and will provide an update when completed. In the interim, the course rules, maps and layouts are available in the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene registration page and are all accurate. 

Maximo Park:
Is NOT in the tournament layout. Additionally, brand new baskets have just been installed thanks to the hard work of the Tocobaga Disc Golf Club. During this installation a few pin locations that we traditionally use were removed and replaced with other locations. Because of this, the course rules, maps and layouts posted in the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene Registration page are not accurate. I will provide an update when this is completed and when the baskets have been moved to the correct locations. 

Cypress Point Park Update:
Is NOT in the tournament layout. 4 new short pin locations were just installed this weekend on holes 4,5,10 and 12 that will be utilized for GCCO. Additionally, we are pending installation of the permanent concrete short pads which are expected to be completed prior to month end. In the interim, the short pads have been marked with pink whisker markers. The course rules, maps and layouts posted in the pictures section of the Disc Golf Scene Registration page are not accurate. I will provide future updates on when this is completed and when the course is prepared for competition practice. 

Should anyone have any questions or need any additional information please let me know.

Thanks!!

Email sent to players this evening regarding player package update: Good Evening Players!! This will be the first of many periodic updates in regards to the 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open as we co ... show more ›

Email sent to players this evening regarding player package update:

Good Evening Players!!

This will be the first of many periodic updates in regards to the 2023 Gulf Coast Charity Open as we continue to move closer to the event.

We are happy to announce an update to your player package that will provide you with even more value! Every amateur player will now also receive a disc golf knee pad from our newest Platinum Sponsors Dryve Disc Golf!

Dryve Disc Golf is an equipment and accessory company that specializes in unique products like these knee pads. For more information on the products that they offer, please visit https://dryvediscgolf.com/collections/all


Thank you Dryve Disc Golf!

Trophy Positions - These are determined by current registration numbers as of November 26th, 2022 1st - 5th | MA1, MA2, MA3 1st - 3rd | MPO, FPO, MP40, MP50, FA1, MA40, MA50, FA50, MA60, FA2, FA3, M ... show more ›

Trophy Positions - These are determined by current registration numbers as of November 26th, 2022
1st - 5th | MA1, MA2, MA3
1st - 3rd | MPO, FPO, MP40, MP50, FA1, MA40, MA50, FA50, MA60, FA2, FA3, MA4
1st - 2nd | MP60, FA60, MA70, FA4
1st Only | FP60, FA40, FA70, MJ18, FJ15, MJ15, MJ12, FJ10, FJ12