United States Women�s Disc Golf Championship
Sept. 16-18, 2011 Round Rock, Texas
An event hosted by the Texas Women�s Championship staff and set to be the largest women�s only event in the history of disc golf.

Host hotel for 2011 USWDGC
Sleep Inn & Suites - Round Rock
1980 S. IH 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512 - 246 - 6000
Fax: 512 - 246 - 6022

http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-round_rock-texas-TXE40?sid=AecVM.aC_OrgHXUg.2&sarea=390152&sname=Round+Rock%2C+TX%2C+US&sstate=TX&scountry=US&sradius=80.00&slat=30.50904&slon=-97.67722&schain=Z&exp=&scity=&sort=&type=&map=n&rstart=Starting+Location&rend=Ending+Location&srp=RACK&nroom=1&nadult1=1&nchild1=0&nadult2=&nchild2=&nadult3=&nchild3=&nadult4=&nchild4=&nadult5=&nchild5=&sstate_country

When you call in to make a reservation, please mention that you're are with the United States Women's Disc Golf Championship and the rate code you need to mention is LCORP1. This is the code to use to receive the $69.99 rate for One King Bedded Room or Two Queen Bedded Room.

To be involved in any of these events please contact
Vince Miller or Ed Coffey at the following email addresses:
[email protected] or [email protected]

how many staffers will need to stay at my house?

thanks for the offer....but I live in RR.
But I will keep that in mind if staffers need a place to crash..............THANKS

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Vinnie Your the Man and Tatoo (Ed) also but who could forget the Third in the Trio LaLa Thanks for all you do.

Where can I find info regarding entry fees?

Vinnie Your the Man and Tatoo (Ed) also but who could forget the Third in the Trio LaLa Thanks for all you do.

Just courios - why would you call Ed Tatoo? He's not got a single piece of ink on him & I've never heard him say "da plane, da plane" even at the airport:). OMG you think Edman & Metal Mike are the same person - yuck:(. Look a little closer next time you're around the 2 of them - you'll see one is clean & pretty & the other is covered in ink. The ink one - not the Edman.

The entry fees should be posted to www.dblrdgc.com soon if not already.

NEED MORE INFO.................
Will everyone be on the same course at the same time?
Will Lunch be provided?
Is there a players party?
What are entry fees?

We have searched and found none of this info available, right now we have 9 of us wanting to come and our list is growing but we need details to plan the financial part of the trip.

The website will be updated this weekend with everything except the schedule. All divisions will be playing Fri-Sun (split courses - too many ladies for one). We will have players banquet, players party and other organized events. I'll get you the updated link soon.

Edman

We are in our final edit of the 1st release of information and it's taking a little bit longer than anticipated. We want to ensure we are giving you all good solid information. It will be posted and linked to the website soon. I'm so glad TWC/Mixed dubs is behind us so the #1 focus can be USWDGC.

All players including Juniors will have to be current PDGA members and pass the players exam. This is required for all PDGA Majors and NT's.

omg you think edman & metal mike are the same person - yuck :(

lol

Early event info & entry form is up. Check it out @ www.dblrdgc.com - updates made frequently, so keep coming back for the most current info on what is set to be the largest USWDGC in the history of the event. GAME ON - Round Rock - Sports Capital of Texas.

Anyone offering up some space at their pad for USWDGC? Working on getting a crew of MN/ WI/ IA ladies together to drive down, and figured I'd check my options. Let me know! Thanks.

Jermey Mount is our House Hosting Coordinator and he is matching people up with locals.
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if you want to staff, use the attached link to sign up
http://www.wdgmpc.com/uswdgc.html

OK ladies....its time to get your name on the list for the largest lady only event ever.
http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1303928930
Signig up early makes it easier for us to better serve you

small uswdgc fundraiser if you're in san antonio this sunday...

flex start mini at bryan mcclain park (short tees)
tee off from 1-5 pm
$10 entry ($2 uswdgc - $4 ace - $4 payout)
payout after last card comes in (must be present to collect, otherwise it goes as a donation to uswdgc)
ace pot starts at $50 (ctp for 50% of THE DAYs ace pot if no aces are hit)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210658795623888

The weekend of the tournament is also the same weekend as Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival. The festival is sold out and rooms in the Austin area are starting to book rapidily. Round Rock will receive a lot of the overflow from the festival and will fill up as well so don't delay and book your rooms early.

We have also partnered with Extended Stay America for overflow and those who would like the aminities of a kitchen. Just mention US Women's Disc Golf Championships when booking. This hotel is just across the street from the host hotel Sleep Inn.

555 S. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-7872

...small uswdgc fundraiser if you're in san antonio this sunday...

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210658795623888

$150 gonna be sent yor way... it's not a lot, but i hope it helps

- just read the sponsorship info... gonna try to get at least another $100 before sending it to you guys -

Thanx Ish - great job. & it all adds up, everything helps. :)

The weekend of the tournament is also the same weekend as Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival. The festival is sold out and rooms in the Austin area are starting to book rapidily. Round Rock will receive a lot of the overflow from the festival and will fill up as well so don't delay and book your rooms early.


Done. Is there a similar concern regarding lodging for the weekend before, for those planning to attend Outlaws? Alternatively, is there a thread for Outlaws yet? I could not find one.

Lodging Outlaw's weeking should be no problem - details for Outlaw's are on the club thread on the discussion board & will be on the club website tournament page ASAP (www.dblrdgc.com). I'll have a thread on the tournament page soonish also - not too many people read here anymore, so I'll use Face Book & e mail mostly. We usually don't have a host hotel for Outlaw's - everyone stays with locals - but I'll talk with both of the women's host hotels & see if I can't work a deal for a better rate if you're there both weekends - and/or stay all week.

The advertising sponsorship form gives two deadlines for level 3 sponsorships: July 31 and August 31. Which is correct?

http://dblrdgc.com/2011_USWDGC_Adv_Mkt_Pkg_Rev2.pdf

7/31 is for level 2
8/31 is for level 3
hope you are bring a bunch of ladies with you. We have puTT alot of work into presenting this year's USWDGC.

Pretty excited about the tourney. Is there going to be an updated registration list soon?

Great news. Disc Golf 4 Women is offering a $400 travel voucher & paid entry to this years US Women's in Round ROck, TX.
Visit the site to see more details & nominate the women you think have helped gorw the sport!!

http://www.discgolf4women.com/index.php/component/content/article/17-random-articles/8-2011-us-womens-giveaway

You only have until the 30th of this month, so don't put it off. Way to go Val!!

Birdshot is teaming up with DGProShop, Shawshank's Steve DuFrane, Southern Star and Sister Sue Will Dye4u to raise funds for the US Women's Disc Golf Championship with our August tournament. Join us at the spectacular Shawshank Disc Golf Course outside of Huntsville, Texas, home of the 2011 US Masters, where we will play one round from the Black tees and one from the Blue tees. We're also going to have a CTP for the CTP, a putting contest and more, all to raise money for the USWDGC. On top of all that, Birdshot is breaking out a new Ace Pot and it's already at $500, so head north in August and join us for the fun!

Alright Ladies lets get signed up
We have a great weekend planned for you all. We have planned to have the best USWDGC ever....We need you all to make it the biggest ever

Vinnie, Do you know when the sign up list will be updated? I signed up online on July 6th and want to verify I'm signed up before I book a hotel. Thanks, Heidi

We are having some problems with updating the players list.....but we should be current by tommorow morning

Players list is updated. http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/16476

There may be an online entry or 2 not shown but don't worry, we should receive the next batch of sign-ups real soon. I wanted to thank all the clubs, business's and individuals out there hustling funds for the tournament, we can't pull this off without you. Please visit www.dblrdgc.com for all the info needed.

Thanks for the updates guys! :-)

Updated players list-www.pdga.com/tournament_results/16476

Our staff is in full hammer down mode and things are lining up nicely. I would like to see all the little red x's next to your name's disappear by next update.:) Please take the players exam as soon as you can make the time. The Double R DGC is hosting a tag challenge on the OSP gold course next Saturday at noon I think. Signup at hole 1, tags will be for sale. We'd love to see some female pro and adv players there to play and supply some feedback on the layout as we near final tweaks. Some updates have been done to sections of the website so visit frequently as we are also nearing final edits of the schedule. Thanks again to all the folks out there making this happen by sponsoring the event. Visit www.dblrdgc.com/ladies for all the information for the event.

A couple of questions...


To the TD/staff: Are the Pro & Adv divisions (Pool A) really only playing 3 rounds? I thought this tourney was always 5 (or 5.5) rounds in the past. Also, has it been decided what courses will be played? I never played out there so I wanted to start getting an idea of what to expect.


To other players (or anyone really): By chance, is anyone going from the Austin airport to the host hotel on Wednesday around 10pm that may have room in their car for one more?


Only 4.5 weeks! I can't wait! Thanks to the TD, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone else that has worked hard to make this tourney possible!

In looking at the proposed schedule....does pool A play the same course each day? And how many holes on the Gold configuration?

OH WE GETTING CLOSE!
Pool A follows the USDGC model .........tee times on a 21 holes at the GOLD ROCK (like that John) that will test your length as well as shot placement....then a final 9
Pool B will play the Texas Women's Championships model at Cat Hollow and Wilco.......2rounds at Wilco Friday......with one round at Cat hollow for the rest of the time. Trust me ladies the format will seem like you played 5 rounds.
Our mission is to ensure a championship atmosphere with the opportunity to enjoy Central Texas hospitality.
Cheeto......don't hesitate to give me a call if you are unable to secure a ride.....Our staff maybe be able to get someone to pick you up

So, those of us in the A Pool, we won't be seeing any of the B pool girls during the day.....so make arrangements for those traveling with ladies in both.

Vinnie, is this Gold course like the one that was played at Outlaws in '07?

Pool B and will not see much of each other Friday.......but Saturday and Sunday B pool will finish in time to watch most of the A pool and enjoy our hospitality area at the Rock....We have schedule the weekend in a manner that allows all players to enjoy each other�s company
Thursday evening .......Players meeting / banquet (This is one of our big expenses) great food and at great place. We will be feeding staff and players......AND CHARGING all others. We have to have a head count so we don't buy too much or have enough. If you have ever planned food for 150+ people you will know how big a challenge that is.<O:p</O:p
Friday evening.......ice cream social watching the bats leaving their day time home<O:p</O:p
Saturday evening.......we are encouraging the players to go out and enjoy the Austin / Round Rock area attractions......the staff will be enjoying "POOL BALL" and refreshments at Old Settlers.....the players are invited also....so this could be a really good time.<O:p</O:p
ALL three days...........Lunch will be provided for the b pool Friday, the rest of the time........ Staff and players have free run at the hospitality area which will include food, beverages; games and therapy...........make sure to take advantage of this.

Not sure why all the faces.....their are cute!<O:p</O:p

Regarding the bag tag challenge this weekend on the OSP gold course, is that course only going to be played by pool A? Are Advanced Masters in Pool B?

all advanced is pool a

Is there anywhere those of us not able to play this weekend can see the layout of the gold course? A Map maybe.

Is there anywhere those of us not able to play this weekend can see the layout of the gold course? A Map maybe.

TD told me a caddy book will be online in one week.

Ropes are in the ground and will be up all month.

Here is what I remember, but the TD said he might "tweek" some things:

Everyone will play from the shorts. For the water in play on holes 2-4, in the water and over the ditch are ob, but in the ditch and dry is not.

Hole 1 is normal.

Hole 2 just has the sidewalk and water as ob.

Hole 3 has an OB line that starts about 120 feet out and you have to drive at least that far to land fair. The line circles around back in and then out and around again, so there is a layup area and a green connected by a narrow peninsula bounded by the ditch.

Hole 4 has a circular ob area roped off about 400 feet out that is normaly wet, so don't land in it. There is an ob line up by the bridge that extends the ob line of the sidewalk and, in conjunction with the ditch, forces you to throw over or under the bridge to approach the basket.

Hole 5 has a huge ob area to the right forcing you to drive for a narrow strip of land bounded by the rope and the road.

Hole 6 is very similar to hole 5, with the safe area to the left of the rope.

Everything else is normal except a couple of holes. I think they are holes 9 and 11, but I'm not sure. Assuming I am right about the hole numbers, hole 9 is an island hole with a layup area. Your first shot has to come to rest in bounds or you have to retee. So you can land in the layup area and then drive over the island ob and drop on the island at your last point ib, or you can keep driving for the island from the tee and reteeing if you go ob. Hole 11 has a double mando that is clearly marked.

That's basically it. I had the privilege of playing two rounds on it with Lisa Fajkus, and Lourdes Linares also played the first round. Lisa is a 918 rated player who lives 13 miles from this course and knows it like the back of her hand. She threw 14 over and 18 over on this 21 hole course. Lourdes is an 816 rated player who threw 29 over, and I am a 770 rated player who threw 40 over and 37 over. I was throwing 3s and 4s on most holes, but holes 4, 5, and 6 are insane. I've never thrown over a 9 before on a hole, but I threw two circles tens on hole 4, and a triple circle twelve on hole 5. Circle sevens on hole 6 for me. I threw a double circle eight on the island hole the first time, but laid up for an easy par the second round. Lisa birdied it both rounds. The others found most of their extra strokes on holes 4-6 as well. So, good luck with the wind and the OB on these three holes.

All notes sound right to me Jennifer - except I think you have the numbers mixed up on 9 & 11. 9 is on top of the hill & should have a double mando & 11 is down on the road with the island. Wish I could have made it out, we were @ a concert in San Antonio - sounds like you guys had a great time!!

Thanks for the information. I expect a couple of the ladies who planned to play advanced master are going to drop back into am divisions, as this isn't the kind of course they would enjoy playing three days in a row.


See ya'll at Outlaws! :)

Thanks for the information. I expect a couple of the ladies who planned to play advanced master are going to drop back into am divisions, as this isn't the kind of course they would enjoy playing three days in a row.


See ya'll at Outlaws! :)

I was thinking I would drop back and play int after that island hole on the first round, but then the TD explained to me that the mandatory retee no longer applies once you land safely in the layup area. So that's not too bad.

It is a very tough course, and even the top pros will undoubtedly finish over par, but advanced masters cards are so rare, I can't see missing out on the chance to play on a card of ladies my own age, even if the course is out of my league.

The only thing I really worry about for some players is the requirement on holes 3 and 16 to throw far enough to land ib. If the wind is really unfavorable, some ladies playing up to play masters could have some trouble, especially with the long water carry on 16. I've seen a rec lady playing up to fill a card almost run out of discs trying to throw 150 feet safe in a mandatory retee situation, just because the headwind was so strong. This one on hole 3 is only about 120 feet. Still, a drop zone would help in this type of situation. As for the water carry on 16, I can see some 800+ rated short game specialists even having trouble with that one, and there's nowhere to lay up. So a drop zone is really needed there. That's what I think, anyway.

I've played that general layout, and know that a good number of the ladies who are not anywhere close to 800 rating should drop back, as this is supposed to be fun, not painful. Fun times will be in abundance no matter what division is played! Also, for speed of play, flow on a card, having a rec level girl on your card on this course would just not be fun for anyone.

I hope they will consider some of your suggestions, as those guys, they have such big arms, they sometimes forget about the girls, and that we're not all like Paige, Val, and Des. ;)

One more thing.............when will registration be updated again? Know there is more than 39 girls coming to this shindig.

Thanks for the information. I expect a couple of the ladies who planned to play advanced master are going to drop back into am divisions, as this isn't the kind of course they would enjoy playing three days in a row.


See ya'll at Outlaws! :)



You got that right.

Patti, sure wish there was a "like" button on this thing!

you forgot hole 7 has OB on it with landing zone to the left. between rope and cable (all cable is OB not road), glad i am not left handed ;)

One more thing.............when will registration be updated again? Know there is more than 39 girls coming to this shindig.

Registration is up to date minus about 5 girls-not sure why more haven't signed up if they are coming-making it really tough on our staff to plan.

This is a Championship and we have a championship course set up that will challenge EVERY aspect of a players game (not just how far one throws)

I hear the concerns and will have more testing done prior to the event with some tweaking
#3 is 120 feet to a safe landing zone with a tail wind
#16 to clear the water the landing zone is 140 feet with a tail wind.
PLEASE NO-ONE take out of content ! We are a group of guys that have dedicated endless amounts of our time to pull off the best USWDGC ever and we are very interested in constructive criticism'
From my experience running female events an advance player and above should be able to come to rest safely from these distances.
The problem with our sport is we have no qualifying school to qualify the players in their skilled level of play. Anyone can play up and this makes it challenging for course set up. But if someone wants to play up....they should expect to be subject to the same course as the better divisions.Times is changing .......divisions are more defined in the female ranks, because someone is over 40 and has always played advance in past events.....doesn't mean they are an advance master skilled player....sure the can play in that division but they may not be competive in that division. Same in every division......A TD cannot stop a player from playing up

Thank-you. We really appreciate everything you guys are doing and the juggling act required to put together tournaments and share courses in this manner. I have had my eyes opened recently in trying to deal with local cities, even having an offer to add mulch at a severely muddy course at my own expense refused or delayed until next year. We can only imagine what you guys have had to go through in order to pull everything off.

We are excited at how women's disc golf is growing, especially among the youth. But don't forget that there are only 36 masters age women in the world rated 800 or higher, and only 3 of those in Texas. At TWC, 80% of us were "playing up." And while layouts designed for pro men can become frustrating to us on occasion, it's still worth it to us to attend and play up together for the social experience. Some masters age ladies have expressed to me privately that they would like to see advanced masters moved to pool b. That wouldn't be my preference, but it might be something to consider, so I thought I should pass that along.

Thanks Jennifer!....we are considering a drop zone for #16 to avoid delays in play by the way.....The concept is every lady playing the gold course will be challenged on every shot.
This will be the best tourney Ed and I have EVER puTT on and by far this event has the largest budget we have had to work with.
We know that mandatory membership and certifaction will hurt our attendances, but we have targeted 150 players and 50 staff members.
So ladies we need you to sign up and encourage your friends to sign up. We have done are part So get out there and lobby these ladies.
USWDGC needs you !

ALL three days...........Lunch will be provided for the b pool Friday, the rest of the time........


Vinnie or Ed, question on lunch this post states lunch will be provided for Pool B? It is being provided for all pools right? Also, should we bring lunch for our caddies or can they buy lunch?

B pool will be getting lunch at their course for Friday.....All other days B pool will play one round in the morning then head over to OSP to enjoy the player /staff hospitality area. Which will have free food and beverages all day.
The hospitality area will have a putting contest and lots for the players to enjoy.
Caddies are on their own.
Thursday night is the players meeting / banquet for players and staff. All others will be charged for the meal. We have rented a country club (STAR RANCH) and hired a cater. This is one of our major expenses. We need an accurate count of attendance to ensure enough food. We will have a list of players and staff....but will need to know of anyones else. This is a opertunity to meet the other players and staff in a formal atmosphere.
Friday night is the Vibram ice cream social.......free icream sunday buffet for the player/staff. We have arrange an area near the IH35 bridge that has the largest urban bat population in the US. The social will be during the time the bat leave the bridge.....should be fun.
Saturday night we want to encourage the players to enjoy central Texas on their own. A staff party will be at OSP at the end of the day which will include POOL BALL, FOOD, AND DRINKS. The players are of course invited as well

The ladies of WTF (Women Throwing Frisbees) will also be sponsoring/hosting a players pool party Saturday @ the host hotel (Sleep Inn) - light snacks & beverages. Should be a nice time to kick back & enjoy stories from the weekend - staff of course is invited.

Caddies are on their own.

OK GOT IT CADDIES BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH THANKS!



Thursday night is the players meeting / banquet for players and staff. All others will be charged for the meal. We have rented a country club (STAR RANCH) and hired a cater. This is one of our major expenses. We need an accurate count of attendance to ensure enough food. We will have a list of players and staff....but will need to know of anyones else.


WHO OR HOW ARE Y'ALL KEEPING TRACK OF THE NON PLAYERS/NON STAFF FOR THIS BANQUET? AS A PLAYER SHOULD I EMAIL SOMEBODY THAT I WILL HAVE ONE GUEST WITH ME?

Players & staff will recieve a badge that will grant them access to all of the events. A request for guest counts - people that will need to pay - has been added to on-line sign up. Players that paid previously or via snail mail will be contact. You're always welcome to provide that info to Edman or V ahead of time if you know how many extra peeps you'll have in tow Thursday night.

How long between signing up online and showing up on list????

Have you uploaded a players list using the PDGA website? :) It's so slow & nocks you off so frequently that the list is updated weekly at this point. The on-line registration is not sent to the TD every day, it sends batches to him. A few sign-ups came in last night, I'd guess the list will be up dated this weekend. Thanx so much for everyone's positive support!!

You know I did. LOL

Was looking for Leslie Trahan, she said she's signed up online and still wasn't listed. She was signing up for FW3.

I'm so freaking excited to come to Texas! I can't wait to get there. I am glad I came to read the discussion board. Pretty much all my questions were answered from reading it. Vinnie, thanks for all the hard work and all the info on here and the website and for the event. It makes things much easier for the traveler! :) I will see you guys around the 13th! Can't wait to have some beers with you SueMac! :)

Vinnie, I have a really sweet CTP or 'whatever you want to do with it' donation from Lisa Harbour of Kalamazoo, MI. She is a photographer/disc golfer and took pictures of things that look like letters of the alphabet, and she gave me the words DISC GOLF out of pictures and I'm currently working on finding a frame for it before I leave. Just wanted to let you know it was coming so you could start thinking of what you want to do with it. It's pretty sweet:) See you next week!!

I'll have the updated players list up shortly and the revised schedule of events up just as soon as our web guy can get it done. Juniors is now part of B pool and there is no C pool. They will be playing some shorter tee boxes on Wilco and Cat Hollow. Both Rounds at Wilco for B pool will be played on Friday and Cat Hollow will host one round Sat and Sun.

Ed, just an fyi..

One of the LOLO's that is playing has a rating of 807 and is listed on the players list under Rec but the rating is a mistake due to LOSO and I was informed by the TD that it should be fixed by next rating update.. She just got her PDGA number like a month ago after LOSO which was her first tournament ever.. Wanted to make sure you knew and everybody who see's that on the list that she is in her correct division..

Laura Carrington 49830 807 Universal City TX USA

Thank you!

thanks Laura-

There shouldn't be any issues now for girls waiting to join the PDGA for this event. Your membership for joining anytime after Sept. 1 will be honored throughout the year 2012. This is for new memberships only.

There is now a Advanced Grand Masters division being offered for the ones asking for that division.

Just over a week out so please get signed up if you will be making the event. Final head counts are needed. If you are providing a caddy for the event I have counted him as making the banquet if you are from out of town so we would have our head count close. They are not required to go to the banquet but figured they would join the expierence. He will be responsible for buying his own meal. Please let us know of any arrangements that need to be made for out of towners as well.

Played the OSP 21 hole course with the added OB for the 1st time last night (yes really). For someone that plays there regularly, it's a nice change. The fairways are defined but fair. I thought about the "not lefty friendly" comments & came to the conclusion that the fairway's are the same width no matter what hand you throw with :) I went OB once during the round in the road on hole 5, but was able to play course management & keep it in the lines the rest of the round. I played with 2 Rec women & they struggled a little on some of the big holes, but not due to the distance of needing to reach in bounds. On 3 & 11 they were easily able to lay up & throw to the second in bounds area taking 4's & 3's - same scores or better than they would have normally taken.

Now let's get this party started!!! One week & counting from the banquett @ Star Ranch - how cool is that?

Are you banning smoking during this event?

Now let's get this party started!!! One week & counting from the banquett @ Star Ranch - how cool is that?

How can someone get directions to Star Ranch? Also have a few girls that would like to practice CAT HOLLOW AND WILCO.. Where can they get directions?

Thanks

Hey girls, I have a reservation at the host hotel (Sleep Inn) with 2 beds and wanted to see if anyone wanted to split the room with me. You can email me at [email protected] See you all next week!

Hey everyone, I'm a bit late with this request (Issue 11 goes to printer today) but we would like to have lots of pictures from this great event. If you are going to be there or have a friend with a good camera please get in touch with me. I can offer suggestions to getting the best pictures possible for our DiscGolfer magazine.

Thanks everyone and have a great weekend. Wish I could be there with you all.

email DiscGolfer Photo Editor ([email protected])

I will be coming from KS, bringing a caddy & Teresa will be coming with us from OK.

Please include us in the head count. Do we NEED to pre-reg? If so, please let me know so we can get on that.
Thanks!

pre register please....makes it easier on us

How can someone get directions to Star Ranch? Also have a few girls that would like to practice CAT HOLLOW AND WILCO.. Where can they get directions?

Thanks

Here are directions to Star Ranch http://www.starranchgolf.com/golf/proto/starranch/directions/directions.htm

From Austin:
Take IH 35 North exit Louis Henna Blvd (Toll 45/Loop1).
Travel 1.4 miles on access road to Toll Road 45 East.
Travel approximately 2.8 miles, stay in the left lane and take 130 North.
Exit Hutto / 685 North.
DO NOT TURN ON GATTIS School Road.
Take 685/130 access road 1 mile (stay in left lane) and make u-turn at Flashing Red light.
Go 0.5 miles South on FM 685 and Star Ranch will be on your right.

From the North:
Take IH 35 South exit Hwy 79 (exit #253).
Turn left and go east on Hwy 79.
Go 7.7 miles (past the Dell Diamond) to FM 685 (685 will be the first major intersection past toll 130).
Turn right on FM 685 going south.
Go 2.5 miles on FM 685 and The Golf Club Star Ranch will be on your right.


*Here is a link to Star Ranch from Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.505443,-97.579424&hl=en&ll=30.505803,-97.580212&spn=0.003954,0.007328&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=6&z=18


Cathollow (Brushy Creek MUD)
From 620, between I-35 and 183, go north on O'Connor (HEB at the corner) about a mile. Turn right at the stop sign on Liberty Walk Dr. The course is on the right and starts by the hike/bike trail.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1044
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.506387,-97.729901&hl=en&ll=30.50642,-97.729273&spn=0.001977,0.002642&sll=30.505678,-97.58054&sspn=0.003954,0.007328&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=0&z=19

Wilco (Williamson County Regional Park)
I-35 to exit 256; west on 1431 to a right on CR 175 (Sam Bass Rd.), 1 mile to the park on the right (Perry Mayfield Blvd.). In park, go right at stop sign, then right again into soccer field lot. Hole 1 is across the main road. Fee; $1/day. Pack trash out.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=927
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.560524,-97.767946&hl=en&ll=30.56021,-97.767195&spn=0.005589,0.014656&sll=30.50642,-97.729786&sspn=0.001977,0.003664&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=0&z=17

[QUOTE=jdgolfs247;1461671]Here are directions to Star Ranch http://www.starranchgolf.com/golf/proto/starranch/directions/directions.htm



One more question.. this place looks fancy.. do we have to dress fancy? :)

It is fancy!......We are going over and beyond.......lets make good impressions......so be at your best....cause you are at the best


Thanks
John

It is fancy!......We are going over and beyond.......lets make good impressions......so be at your best....cause you are at the best


Thanks
John



Thanks will pass it on..

Here are directions to Star Ranch http://www.starranchgolf.com/golf/proto/starranch/directions/directions.htm

From Austin:
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Or ill just ride with you!

I signed up way early and there was no caddie or banquet selection for me. I will be bringing a caddie. Can I just provide that info at signup at the players meeting, or do I need to make arrangements? How much is the meal for him? Can you provide any info on the menu? We are on a special diet and might need to eat elsewhere.

When will the list be updated again? We've got some girls who signed up on Friday online and they still aren't on the list.

Caddie book, is it available yet?

Thanks in advance!

Getting the menu from Stef & we'll have it here & on website ASAP. Not sure the price for non players, Edman will get that up soon.

Another group of on line entries came through @ 1:00am this morning, I'm sure Edman will update the list again tonight.

The caddie book is getting it's final edits & shold be up on the website soon. The course has had a lot of testing, so a few last minute tweaks before putting it out in public were needed. It's pretty straigt forward - stay in the designed fairway. Landing zones are there for small arms & some punishment for big arms that go for the gusto. Play Smart, Keep it simple - and not just cause that's my sponosrs catch phrase :-)

Mini on the Gold Course Wed @ 5:00 hole 1. $5 entry $400 ace pot for current Double R members.

Bufett to select from:

Assorted Pinwheels
Fresh fruit and dip
Tomato, basil, mozzarella in pastry cups
Spinach & feta puffs
Beef tenderloin with rolls
Ham/Turkey with rolls
Penne pasta with pesto and mozzarella

Any chance the caddy book will be up in the next 26 hours? After that I'll be boarding a plan heading your way. I wanted to try to check out the course on Thursday but won't be able to access/print out the book after I leave. And from what I've read you need a map to know where you are going....

The book will be up today....sorry for the delays....making sure all things are covered:)

Meanwhile, here's a course map for anyone who wants to see what a 10,000 foot course looks like.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course_files/541/29e282d3.jpg

OB string has been added to tighten fairways on holes 3-7, double mando on 9, & string on 11 & 17. it's not quite 10,000 feet - it closer to 9,400 feet - but who's counting :-) plus once you add all the side to side & re-throws after going OB 10,000 feet should be pretty close to real :)

caddy book will be online shortly but if you cant wait and need a copy now please shoot me an email [email protected]

OB string has been added ... all the side to side & re-throws after going OB
Ropes... possibly stroke and distance (drink John), tee times... this is sounding like USDGC. Awesome job guys. PM me if there is anything else you guys need that I may can help with. We'll see you thursday!

No stroke and distance !
Caddy book is in the schedule section

http://www.dblrdgc.com/OSPG_CADDY_BOOK.pdf

No stroke and distance !
Caddy book is in the schedule section

Link to caddy book...
http://www.dblrdgc.com/OSPG_CADDY_BOOK.pdf

...stroke and distance (drink John)...

Still one of my favorite drinking games ever! Can't wait til USWDGC! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

uh was my link not good enough for you ??? :)

weekly mini today at 5:00 come on out and get an extra practice round in on the gold layout.. tee at 5:00 hole # 1 $5 entry singles by division

FYI from the williamson county website

County Prohibits Smoking in Its Parks (http://www.wilco.org/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/944/County-Prohibits-Smoking-in-Its-Parks.aspx)


By Public Information Officer on 9/13/2011 2:57 PM
The Williamson County Commissioners Court today amended the burn ban that was adopted July 19, 2011, to include prohibiting smoking in Williamson County owned parks, preserves and trails due to the extreme drought conditions and high fire danger. Outdoor cooking is allowed as long as it is done in an enclosure that serves to contain all flames and/or sparks. The order also allows welding, cutting and grinding operations or hot works operations when they comply with specific fire safety guidelines. The burn ban is in effect until October 17, 2011.

http://www.wilco.org/

so is smoking going to warrant strokes for the offending player?

I think this needs to be addressed by the TD's. I remember someone asking earlier in the thread, but i can't remember the answer (too lazy to look too :D)

Are you banning smoking during this event?


I asked about this back on the 8th, and it was never answered. Chris' post is the first information that has been provided by staff.

Another question about tonight's dinner, I think it would be good to remind us that it isn't a hamburger shack, and we need to dress accordingly. I guess the flip flops and holy tee shirt isn't going to cut it. ;)

ok guys JD still needs more chairs, tables, coolers and awnings so if you have anything he can borrow please label your stuff and get with JD. put your name on everything ..

JD cell # 663-0989

and yes dress a little nicer then your golf cloths for the dinner at star ranch .. will have to let Ed or V answer the smoking question..

http://www.dblrdgc.com/OSPG_CADDY_BOOK.pdf

Do we need to print the caddy books or will we get one at the players meeting?

if you are playing in Pool A you will get one at players meeting or in players pack not sure but you will get one already printed, folded and stapled. I gave 70 copies to Laura yesterdy for you guys..

ok guys JD still needs more chairs, tables, coolers and awnings so if you have anything he can borrow please label your stuff and get with JD. put your name on everything ..

JD cell # 663-0989

and yes dress a little nicer then your golf cloths for the dinner at star ranch .. will have to let Ed or V answer the smoking question..
Josh Rippie is supposed to be finding out what stuff the Waterloo Club has available and coordinating getting it out to y'all. Might be good to have JD call Josh, but I'll also send JD's number to Josh too.

Thank you Waterloo !!!

When are tee times gonna be posted??

I was surprised to see open teeing off first. Will the order be reversed on Saturday and Sunday so the ams can watch the top card finish?

http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/16476

tee times

Ok. Uploaded all night. First set of pics for the 2011 USWDGC are done for viewing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

Ok. Uploaded all night. First set of pics for the 2011 USWDGC are done for viewing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

Thanks for all the great photos Troy. They look great. I see you are still not over your candle fetish. :) Can't wait to see some of the in game shots.

Thanks for all the great photos Troy. They look great. I see you are still not over your candle fetish. :) Can't wait to see some of the in game shots.

...still enjoy the scented ones most!

USWDGC WILCO Amateur Round is posted.... I am working on the Juniors pics.

If you see no name, mark the number and message/email me the name/PDGA# so I can complete the information. I will get to it when I can each night, but due to the LARGE files I save...uploads take a while with my resolution camera. Thanks.

[*In accordance with the copyright on them, please do not use without my specific permission. Personal use = okay, no problem. Commercial use = please contact me so I may contact the person in the photo/know where it is going/etc. Thanks*

http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

USWDGC WILCO Amateur Round is posted.... I am working on the Juniors pics.

If you see no name, mark the number and message/email me the name/PDGA# so I can complete the information. I will get to it when I can each night, but due to the LARGE files I save...uploads take a while with my resolution camera. Thanks.

[*In accordance with the copyright on them, please do not use without my specific permission. Personal use = okay, no problem. Commercial use = please contact me so I may contact the person in the photo/know where it is going/etc. Thanks*

http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

Juniors are now posted as well from Day 1... those little ladies looked great!

Live scoring will be available today for the lead cards of FPO (11:30 Central) and FW1 (10:30).

The tee times posted at the course before 4pm were incorrect. The tee times online for round 3 are correct as well as the ones posted at the course after 4:15.

Let your friends know that the tee times have been updated. Thanks.

So on the schedule, it lists a final 9 at 1pm for those in the $ and then a final 9 for the lead card in Open at 3:20pm. If we are teeing off at 10:something, we won't be done by then. How does this affect the final 9's? Or is there just one final 9?

I'm not sure which divisions have final 9s. Is it all divisions, all divisions in pool A, all pro divisions, just open division, or something else?

Also, 8:30 tee time! WTF*!

*Stands for Women Throwing Frisbees, DUH!

A pool is the only pool that has a final 9. All those in the $ after the 3rd round play holes #1-#7, #12 and finish on our gallery hole #15 (which Val aced yesterday). Those tee times are scheduled to start at 1pm with the divisions that went off early in 3rd round. We should be OK on time since with the 1 hr. earlier start. Thanks PDGA for blowing up you website with coverage. Live scoring tomorrow for the top pro and adv. cards.

I am updating as I can...I will be adding more Pool B (AM's) tonight and will start shooting the Lead Cards/Pool A, Awards and other "around the course" pictures tomorrow.

I have not been shooting the OSP course since there were 2+ other photogs out there and no one was covering the other courses.
That being said, the AM's have the coverage needed (other than awards) for the PDGA (IMO) and I should have some for you guys on the OSP course tomorrow.

Thank you everyone for allowing me to capture your moments... smile... I am returning tomorrow as well!

Updated Pics Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

Troy

A pool is the only pool that has a final 9. All those in the $ after the 3rd round play holes #1-#7, #12 and finish on our gallery hole #15 (which Val aced yesterday). Those tee times are scheduled to start at 1pm with the divisions that went off early in 3rd round. We should be OK on time since with the 1 hr. earlier start. Thanks PDGA for blowing up you website with coverage. Live scoring tomorrow for the top pro and adv. cards.

thanks Edman.

HUNTSVILLE !
The bar has been raised!

..still working on posting more pics. Gotta do the 8-5 job today, but when I get home I should have about 250 more pics from the morning rounds posted. Thanks again....

Here is the link to my photostream:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/

Here is the link to the actual Collection of Photos (more sets for that collection to be added tonight):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

Absolutely amazing job! Huge congrats to the Double R Disc Golf Club members for hosting such a spectacular event! Things could not have gone more smoothly - great banquet, great course set up, great host hotel, bat flight party w/ice cream, great players & staff party, hospitality area with meals & acupuncture, & did someone say - the biggest payout EVER w/$5000 added cash & $2000 added merch in addition to a great players pack & meals provided every day!! AMAZING!!! Flat out AMAZING - really knocked this one outta the park boyz!

someone say - the biggest payout EVER w/$5000 added cash & $2000 added merch in addition to a great players pack & meals provided every day!! AMAZING!!! Flat out AMAZING - really knocked this one outta the park boyz!

It sounds like I missed a great tournament! It really looks like you ran a solid event. I wish I could have come, but work got in the way. I always hear great things about the Texas Women's Championships and hopefully will make it out there before long! You know it is a great tournament when people keep coming back.

When we ran USWDGC in Huntsville, we added $9,000 to the pro purse and paid over 300% on the AM side. The total pro purse was $12,090.

Here is the link for USWDGC 2008. --> http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/13034

I'm happy to report that we already have 5,000 added cash for next year. :)

Congratulations on this year's PDGA Women's Disc Golf Championships. Keep it up! Hope to see everybody next year!

Absolutely amazing job! Huge congrats to the Double R Disc Golf Club members for hosting such a spectacular event! Don't think I can add anything to that. So I second it.

... I am mostly done, whew.

I labeled about 90% of the images with names and plan on finishing this in the next day or so. My goal was to get all the pics edited and uploaded, some of the bundles were over 4GB a batch (I take LARGE images with my camera).

Thank you Ladies for the opportunity to shoot your beauty & grace in form and fashion on the courses.

You will notice on my pages that there are many of the Pool B shots and only Leader Cards from Pool A (the last day). No bias intended, but with all the photogs no one was shooting the Pool B groups to include the amazing Junior Ladies (wow.. they were awesome)... and everyone was shooting the Pool A cards; so I filled the gap as only being one person to try and be everywhere...lol. It's understandable that everyone wants to follow friends and the Pro's, I just like to get as many as I can or fill the voids.

I also took as many pictures as I could from "around the course" to capture the feeling of the event: the food, casual talk, intimate moments, the massage therapy, etc. With that, there were too many people in some of the shots, so there was no label. Sorry for not getting you the credit/naming you.. but your friends know who you are!

All in all, please pass the word around that the pictures are up. I handed out many business cards with the links, but some may have lost them and I am not friends with everyone on Facebook or other Social outlets.

Remember, the images are copyrighted and you may use these images for personal use/personal download (no problem). If you desire for them to be used for a website, product, commercial purposes, etc. PLEASE contact me so that I know who/where/why they are going... I have yet to turn down a request, but its a professional courtesy for me and the players.
Currently some of the PDGA and local Parks Departments have already requested your images to promote the sport. You make me honored that I was there to take the picture.

Please check out the links below:
My Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/
The Collection from USWDGC: http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyherman/collections/72157627558266469/

FYI. You can send me a message via Flickr, Facebook, or other. I will respond when I can

Take Care,

Troy Herman
DiscTroy @ Gmail .com
(or use any other email address that you may have from me...lol)

P.S. Tell your friends so that they can know of the pictures from Myself.. as to the other Photographers.. I do not have their information.

Great job troy!

Great job troy!

your very welcome... pleased I could help everyone out.

There is a few unsung hero’s out there that need to be recognized for going above and beyond at this weekend’s successful event:

JD Baker, Steve-o, Blake, Martin and C-dub. I can’t thank you enough for doing what you guys did. From setting the course up Thursday, to obtaining all the food, making sure we had safe food handling practices, to organizing activities related to the hosp. area, to assisting and printing the caddy books and for motivating other Double R members to help out. You guys are top knotch and you need to be commended for your efforts. This did not go unnoticed, so thank you very much

Women Throwing Frisbee’s is also an incredible bunch of ladies that spent countless hours planning this event. They donated $1800 cash and $1000 in merchandise. Stephanie Vincent’s vision with the assistance of Laura Coffey and the other WTFer’s was quite impressive. The fundraising tournaments that were held to acquire funds were not easy and again I commend the entire group for stepping up and showing the nation how we do it in Texas. I will be stepping down as a tournament director after 10 years of doing this for a much needed break and return to civilian life. I look forward to yelling… FOUR at all of you from behind you in the fairway.

Edman

What a fantabulous time! Even with an injury & my 1st DNF in a PDGA event, Texas hooked it UP!!! I wouldn't have survived without the massages & thank God for my caddy.

I enjoyed every bit of the Texas hospitality & meeting a bunch of great ladies. Got to play on some super awesome cards for the tourney.

I also got a bunch of pics put up on FB & my caddy will be putting up more. Come find me & see: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2199621203575.115189.1638636917&type=1

I'll def be back. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Quick heads up. In the Official Results, there's something wrong with the score reporting in the advanced master's division. It shows Ginger and Lisa placed 1st and 2nd, when they actually finished 4th and 5th, respectively. Similarly, Stacey, Jennifer, and Sue were actually 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, respectively, not 4th, 3rd, and 5th. Also, the final 9 round scores for Stacey, Jennifer, and Sue are missing.

Ratings got updated and it still says I got 3rd instead of second, and that Stacey got 4the instead of first, etc. May we have an update on any progress being made in getting this fixed?

I heard a rumor that every time you try to input the data that Ginger didn't win, the PDGA server says, "That does not compute!" And then smoke starts pouring out.

i'm still waiting on my wife's final round rating. looking at the 3rd round, it has to be WAY UP THERE!! :)

Thanks for fixing the results!

I heard a rumor that you somehow included the data that Ginger was injured, and the computer was finally able to process it successfully.

It appears that the final 9 scores for the advance women are now wrong. Currently the final standings and scores for the final 9 are listed as follows;

1. Nicole � 43
2. Wendy � 36 *
3. Shannon � 41
4. Kristi � 42 *
5. Sara � 43 *
6. Diana � 44
7. Tiffany - 42

Previously, the final standings and scores for the final 9 where listed as follows;

1. Nicole � 43
2. Shannon � 41
3. Sara � 36 *
4. Wendy � 42 *
5. Kristi � 43 *
6. Diana � 44
7. Tiffany - 42

Therefore the final 9 scores for Wendy, Sara, and Kristi have changed. Please look into this.

Rick

I caddied for Sara Nicholson during the final 9. She shot a 36.

The PDGA should have the corrected report now & are adjusting the ratings.