Birdshot/Higher Power Open/May 8, 2010

[bmugwump]

Do you enjoy praying for birdies? If so, you'll have ample oppurtunity to do so on Saturday May 8 as Birdshot brings you the first ever PDGA sanctioned event at Windwood! For those of you who have been following the progression of this course the past few months & have played there & maybe even had a hand in building the course and/or pouring the concrete tees, then you already know what a great course it is. For those of you who have not had the pleasure, you are in for a treat! The church is having a special lunch for it's members that day & we're invited to eat free along with them...in return we are donating our usual management fee & any day-of registration fees back to the church. We are more than happy to do that anyway since we haven't been able to pony up the dinero to sponsor a hole...so the more the merrier! See www.houstonbirdshot.com (http://www.houstonbirdshot.com) for more details!

[Sportsministryguy]

http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/1322/hposmall15.jpgThis is on the church website with a link the Birdshot webpage (obviously smaller) CAN"T WAIT. www.windwoodpc.org (http://www.windwoodpc.org)

[Miller]

Is that banner an actual hole on the course? I don't recognize it...

[mattman]

practice basket perhaps?

and thanks in advance for finding my putter Miller. Was the halo still hovering over it's awesomeness?

[Miller]

It could be the practice basket, but I thought that was a different model basket. And I kept the halo, it didn't have your name on it...

[mattman]

dude Miller Snappy response! Do well by it now won't you?

[Sportsministryguy]

Sorry all, the picture is from the web. Some course up north. :-) Nice looking hole though.

[Sportsministryguy]

OK back to the event. :-)

Windwood is going to provide Lunch FREE!!!! yes FREE LUNCH! for the players. A picnic style (hamburgers and hotdogs) kind of thing.

We will also be hosting a Long Distance Contest per division and a putting contest during the lunch break.

Don't miss the opportunity to play this event it is going to be a blast!

Doug Rogers

[Miller]

So first round at 9:30. Then free lunch, with long-distance and putting contests, followed by a 2nd afternoon round. Is that right? Sounds like a great time!

[mr.ed]

I just saw the post about the Masters Cup at Snow Farm. It is the same date as this one. As much as I love Snow Farm, I am leaning toward the HPO at this point.

[Sportsministryguy]

Mr Ed,
Nice to hear you will be at the HPO! It is gonna be a great event. Plus FREE LUNCH! :-)

[tarazarr]

There's a chance (not sure if Doug's ordered the 3 new baskets yet) that we could be playing 2 rounds of 21 holes on May 8th.... The concrete is looking great and the course is breaking in very nicely.... Can't wait for this one!!!:cool:

Start practicing your roller for hole #20:)

[Sportsministryguy]

No matter what we will be playing 21 holes. Even if it is temporary baskets.

[Miller]

no matter what we will be playing 21 holes. Even if it is temporary baskets.
love it!! (Edit: Interesting that I typed that in all caps and it was edited automatically. You know sometimes it is ok to shout.)

[ERicJ]

love it!! (Edit: Interesting that I typed that in all caps and it was edited automatically. You know sometimes it is ok to shout.)
Apparently we have the "Prevent Shouting" vBulletin option turned on. (Seriously... that's what it's called.)

[Miller]

I figured as much. I just found it ironic since I actually wanted to "shout" my reply. :)

[bmugwump]

That's why I use all those silly exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See?

[Smokin' Joe]

oR yOU cAN jUST uSE tHIS lIKE tHAT AND vIOLA! lMFAO

[Sportsministryguy]

has anyone had any luck registering online for the HPO?

[underpar24]

has anyone had any luck registering online for the HPO?


I have tried a few times everyday for the past 4 days with no luck. The online registration at Houstonbirdshot won't take me to the cart.

[ChrisMacG]

I have tried a few times everyday for the past 4 days with no luck. The online registration at Houstonbirdshot won't take me to the cart.

Yup. Looks like the pointer to the shopping cart got edited from the page. I've fixed the issue and you should be able to register just fine now.

[underpar24]

Yup. Looks like the pointer to the shopping cart got edited from the page. I've fixed the issue and you should be able to register just fine now.

Just got signed up. thanks Chris.

[bmugwump]

Everything's working fine now apparently with PayPal...we've had quite a few roll in the past couple of days...keep 'em coming!

[ERicJ]

Mail-in entry form?

[BossJay]

Not going to be able to play this one but will be a spotter on #7 if needed.

[Sportsministryguy]

BossJay - we can always use the help. We could also use someone to be out in the baseball field cause you know there are gonna be TONS of OBs. A lawn chair and we will provide a canopy for shade.
Peace,
Doug Rogers

[ThePatrick]

This one's about to start blowing up with entries, so don't wait too long. How many other tourney's give you free onsite lunch, divisional based distance competition and other CTP contests?

[ChaseTheAce]

can somebody update the list of those who have signed up? it's been stuck at 21 players for a week

[ThePatrick]

Patience young one. It was at 21 since thursday, but nonetheless, updated list. We put thirteen more up today, it's going to start filling up quickly so don't miss out. The course is looking great, along with the extras offered for this one.

[mattman]

Patience young one. It was at 21 since thursday, but nonetheless, updated list. We put thirteen more up today, it's going to start filling up quickly so don't miss out. The course is looking great, along with the extras offered for this one.

I am available to help out on Saturday.

[ChaseTheAce]

Patience young one. It was at 21 since thursday, but nonetheless, updated list. We put thirteen more up today, it's going to start filling up quickly so don't miss out. The course is looking great, along with the extras offered for this one.

careful, you're beginning to sound like Lou:p

[tarazarr]

Matt would you consider being the "official" stationed at T-box 11 to warn all golfers finishing hole 10 to be aware of throws coming from the #4 T-box? That would be huge and the best seat in the house for viewing "Ace" runs at #4:cool:

[mattman]

Matt would you consider being the "official" stationed at T-box 11 to warn all golfers finishing hole 10 to be aware of throws coming from the #4 T-box? That would be huge and the best seat in the house for viewing "Ace" runs at #4:cool:

I am there, I believe that is the area Doug mentioned as well. I have a nice chair I can lounge in as well. If you like I can keep water there or something as the players come by they can grab a water.

[derek]

whats the rating cutoff for open/advanced?

[ThePatrick]

whats the rating cutoff for open/advanced?

The only official cut off for open/adv is if you have taken cash and are 970 or higher rated then you have to play open. If you haven't taken cash anywhere, then you can technically be any rating.

[ThePatrick]

careful, you're beginning to sound like Lou:p

If that means that Tristin will be 1000-rated golfer and get picked up by discraft then awesome. :D

[ERicJ]

whats the rating cutoff for open/advanced?The only official cut off for open/adv is if you have taken cash and are 970 or higher rated then you have to play open. If you haven't taken cash anywhere, then you can technically be any rating.

Documented here for the world to see:
http://www.pdga.com/documents/player-divisions-grid

[derek]

Documented here for the world to see:
http://www.pdga.com/documents/player-divisions-grid

according to that, anyone over 970 must play Open no matter what. now im confused

[ThePatrick]

The 970 cut is for "pros playing am". If you haven't accepted cash at a tourney then you're not technically a pro. So you can play MA1 which is 935 and above.

[derek]

The 970 cut is for "pros playing am". If you haven't accepted cash at a tourney then you're not technically a pro. So you can play MA1 which is 935 and above.

no cash for me. intermediate here i come! :D

[ERicJ]

Documented here for the world to see:
http://www.pdga.com/documents/player-divisions-gridaccording to that, anyone over 970 must play Open no matter what. now im confused
"970+" is the Suggested Minimum Rating for Open.

The AM rating requirement for MA1 is "Any".

The distinction between Pro & Am is documented here:
http://www.pdga.com/rules/2-3-reclassification

The rating requirement for Pros playing MA1 is "<970".

[tarazarr]

What day does Birdshot want to do a walk through and O.B. marking? Just let us know we can have several people out there willing to help:)

If you haven't been out here since the course has been changed.. your in for a real treat. Plus 3 brand new holes for the tourney finishing the round back where it starts, free lunch, gorgeously mowed fairways, distance competitions, CTP's, Ace Runs!! I'm excited!!!....This place is in tip top shape. Plenty of birdies and bogey's for everyone...Can't wait:)

[Chadman]

Signed up today! Really looking forward to it!

[scoot_er]

Any MPO guys going to play this one?

I am hoping that some will come out to this fun little course and I want to play something without going to Dallas but it would be nice to have a full card or three!

I got Griff and maybe Tim's difference in entry!

[Throw Innova]

Sorry Matt, DD is running an event in Lewisville and the bigger field and added cash are just too much of a reason to not go, plus wanting to support the sponsor.

[scoot_er]

Sorry Matt, DD is running an event in Lewisville and the bigger field and added cash are just too much of a reason to not go, plus wanting to support the sponsor.


I don't blame you for going and I would be there too if Mother's Day wasn't Sunday. Not really into the late drive back Saturday.

[Mrbradyhas6]

I plan on playing open if I am able to go. I have to wait till Friday to find out. I have babysitting duties as the wife is out of town. If my 16 year old doesn't work he will watch the 2 little girls and I will be up there. If not well it will be the pool and park slides for me.

[frisbeeguy]

Scooter - looks like I'm in the same boat.

If no one else enters today I'll withdraw.

Anybody planning on playing MPM?

[tarazarr]

I hear they are capping the MPO division at (24 entrees) for the Higher Power Open.... So you might not want to wait until the last minute to sign up....:D (just trying to help) hey if no one signs up in Open... I'll move up, I'm ready to go pro and this could be where I get my first Victory...and Monster Payday!!!... :D

[mattman]

Any MPO guys going to play this one?

I am hoping that some will come out to this fun little course and I want to play something without going to Dallas but it would be nice to have a full card or three!

I got Griff and maybe Tim's difference in entry!

the MPO champion will be getting something special!

[ThePatrick]

They get God's love! Alex, I know Christian signed up for MPM, and let me see if I can scrape the cash and I'll play open with scott and Scooter.

[frisbeeguy]

I have three nagging injuries and other responsibilities that have cropped up since the decision to sign up. It's tough to devote an entire day these days and I don't want to play in the open division.

I'm out.

Hope to see another event there sometime.

Y'all have a great day.

[JimKelly]

100% Cash payout doubles on Friday? :D

[SpringDGLover]

100% Cash payout doubles on Friday? :D

You should move up too and kick Scooters butt.

[ChaseTheAce]

You should move up too and kick Scooters butt.

or stay in MA1 so there's a decent payout:D

[bmugwump]

Online registration should be closed tonight....Tiff will be doing the latest upload before bed! If there's still room, we'll get the rest of you Saturday morning! Looking like it's going to be a great turnout & a great tourney!

[SpringDGLover]

or stay in MA1 so there's a decent payout:D

Im just playing Open, my talents are wasted on you underlings.

[scoot_er]

Im just playing Open, my talents are wasted on you underlings.


Now you can actually play to your full potential instead of holding back!

[scoot_er]

Hopefully 2 more guys will show tomorrow to play with Pat and I.

He has been waiting a very long time to take me on for the BIG bucks and it would be sad for his dream to die because I left after finding out we were the only two who signed up!

I REALLY want to play some golf but C-tiers hurt me already and ones with less than a MIN of 4 players are looked upon like the plaqnue by the sponsor.

Soete will hopefully show so we will have our "own........ personal.......... Jesus".

[Mr. Blue]

Birdshot does it again! Another great weather day for a fun tournament. Scott, you and your guys are class acts, and we all appreciate the gift of this new course.
People of Windwood, THANK YOU FOR THE DAY! Hopefully you enjoyed it as much as we all did!
Congrats to all the winners! :D

[ThePatrick]

So Matt, what was Conall's official distance?

[Mr. Blue]

Old record- 143' 11"
NEW record- 195'

[Sportsministryguy]

Thanks for everyone coming out and playing the Higher Power Open.

Kudos to the:

Windwood Volunteers
The Wrecking crew (scott, Chad, Eric and all the rest of you hard working folks) for getting the course in such great shape.
Birdshot - You guys rock!
Youth Ministry folks for the amazing FREE lunch
If you want to see pictures of the Long Distance Contest check out
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=2066677&id=1095292336&ref=mf

there are some great shots.

See you on the course,
Doug Rogers
Sports Ministry Director
Windwood Presbyterian Church

[BossJay]

I almost got DFL. This was some of the worst golf I have played in a long time. Had a good time and the course was in the best shape that I have seen it since it was installed. Thanks you to all the Windwood volunteers that helped out to make this such an great event and the food. And a BIG congrats to Lil' C Dawg with that BIG drive to crush the OLD WORLD RECORD. See everyone at McDade.


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOMS!!!

[bmugwump]

Great turnout yesterday & a great day of competition! Doug, YOU guys rock! Scott....I guess you had to leave before payout, but I just wanted to say again a big THANK YOU for all of your work & inspiration for getting this course in the ground in the first place....and all the other people who have helped make it happen, from conception & design to the sweet concrete tees! It takes a lot of work to maintain this thing now...Doug mentioned putting up a donation box & asked people to drop in a quarter or something. I say do like WILCO in Round Rock....suggest a dollar donation & almost everyone will be able & more than willing to pay a buck to play such a sweet course! Thanks to all the Birdshooters for showing up again....the Birdshot No-Rain-For-Tourneys policy was still in effect...and congrats to Conal Stillwagon for breaking another junior distance record!!! Great day...thanks to all!

[bmugwump]

Also.....attention Eric Soete....I have your money! Get in touch with me so I can give it to you......

[scoot_er]

Of all the things I heard about the day the easiest fix/biggest problem was the junk baskets used for the island hole and other 2 temps.

Considering there are many on here reading why not ask around and find a few good temps? I know Dixon has one 2 minutes away and there are many others within 10 minutes of the course and there is NO legit reason we should use an M-14 in a PDGA tournament.

Pretty sad that the best 3 baskets on the property aren't used on the course. 6 legit center spits of which 5 were from within 25ft and that just stings when the day is over and your rating is lower than it could have been with a normal 24 chain basket then the 18 chained ones we played on.

With that said I had a great time and enjoy the course but probably won't play a sanctioned event there in the near future just because of the equipment.

[ERicJ]

Did Conall's record breaking video get posted somewhere?

[Mr. Blue]

We will be posting video on you tube and Facebook this afternoon.

[tarazarr]

Thanks for the kind words Billy and Matt.. I had to leave before the awards were handed out (Mother's Day plans with inlaws) But had a great time at the inaugural Higher Power Open!!

Thanks to all of the 71 players who came out to celebrate this Grand Opening Tournament.

Big concrats goes out to Big "C" Conall Stillwagon for setting the new distance record!! :cool: You Rock!

Those temp baskets did require a more gingerly putt for sure. If the 3 new holes become permanent, I'm sure they will be the same baskets as the others on the course, which aren't bad baskets, granted they aren't the "best" money can buy.... but they aren't bad.

Thank you Birdshot and DGC - for running and sponsoring this tourney.

[scoot_er]

Thanks for the kind words Billy and Matt.. I had to leave before the awards were handed out (Mother's Day plans with inlaws) But had a great time at the inaugural Higher Power Open!!

Thanks to all of the 71 players who came out to celebrate this Grand Opening Tournament.

Big concrats goes out to Big "C" Conall Stillwagon for setting the new distance record!! :cool: You Rock!

Those temp baskets did require a more gingerly putt for sure. If the 3 new holes become permanent, I'm sure they will be the same baskets as the others on the course, which aren't bad baskets, granted they aren't the "best" money can buy.... but they aren't bad.

Thank you Birdshot and DGC - for running and sponsoring this tourney.



I would have to say that the Mach 2 new baskets are the worst permanent design you can buy........6 legit spits and they were ALL on the normal holes......actually the discatcher temps catch better with only 1 set of chains.

My -9 (which was a record for a week) included a dirty spit and so did Dixon's -12......

[kylejenkins]

What's up with the scores on the pdga results page? Wasn't par 63?

[ThePatrick]

That will get adjusted when the TD report is turned in.

[Miller]

If you want to see pictures of the Long Distance Contest check out

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=2066677&id=1095292336&ref=mf

there are some great shots.

This link doesn't work for me...

[kylejenkins]

This link doesn't work for me...

It doesn't work for me either.

I think the problem is that the album is set as private. I know I can view the pictures I'm tagged in, but no others.

If anyone knows this nice lady posting the pictures, can you request the album be set to public? I always like reminiscing through old dg photos :D

[Sportsministryguy]

I will ask Celeste to make them public and let you know. :-)

[Sportsministryguy]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=259750206824&v=photos

Here are pics .... on Windwood Disc Golf Face Book Page Join the group!!!

[kylejenkins]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=259750206824&v=photos

Here are pics .... on Windwood Disc Golf Face Book Page Join the group!!!

Thanks Sportsministryguy! Lot's of good action shots in there

[Miller]

Cool! Thanks Doug!

[Mr. Blue]

As promised, here is the YouTube link for the video of Conall's Record breaking throws! Thanks again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk4j2v8xWAk

[BossJay]

How much you want to sell that disc for Stillwagon?

[Sportsministryguy]

that is so cool. What a thrill to have it happen at Windwood. if you need any verification from me just let me know. :D