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Disc Golf Lingo: "Discribing"

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discribing - (disc - cribing) the activity of using a Sharpie to place identifying marks on the disc used in the game of disc golf. EXAMPLE IN A SENTENCE - "Because I had no time for discribing, everything in my bag is just as purchased. The problem, I lost a disc in the trees and now the finder won't be able to disctinguish who the owner is.

Morley Player Profile: Randy Wylott

Randy WylotNickname: “whynot”randy2 PDGA# 11780 Adv. Masters

Started Playing Disc Golf: Started playing casual rounds at Morley mid 1990's to fill time between freestyle events. Registered with the PDGA four years ago and started playing out of town tournaments and So Cal events. Morley is my home course.

First Disc: …that I can remember throwing on the course is a cyclone.

Favorite Hole at Morley: Hole 11 deep with the mandatory.

Morley Field Aces: ..."aces", what aces! I have no aces.

Favorite Disc: Sparkle Squal with the Aces club stamp

Favorite Driver: 12 Star Climo Wraith

Favorite Midrange: Discraft Wasp

Favorite Putter: Soft magnet and super puppy

In My Bag: 12 time Star Wraith Star roadrunner Champion Valkyrie Star t-rex Star TL Champion Leopard Champion Gator Champion Wasp Champion Buzz Champion Squall

Favorite Website: The PDGA and soon to be Aces website

Favorite Pro Players: Micah Dorias, Carlo Pelg, and Mike Slonim. Micah is a mechanical wizard with amazing accuracy, Carlo's natural talent and determination make him one of my favorites, and Mike's humble nature and sportsmanship. I can watch these guys play all day every day.

Tips: Play with as many top quality players as possible. Play as many out of town courses as you can. Practice your throws in an open field and learn what your discs can do. Learn different release angles. Stay positive and reinforce good habits. And give back to the disc golf community, support the San Diego Aces Disc Golf Club.

Morley Player Profile: Pete Staats

IMG_4644_2Peter StaatsPDGA#: 21553 Division: Really Super Good

Began Playing Disc Golf: When my buddy Sully showed it to me when I was in College back in MN.  It was fun, free, and a perfect waste of time.  Plus, when you throw it, you get to watch it:  That, I believe, is mostly the point.  I can't stress that enough.

First Disc: A totally sick DX XL.  I threw it super far sidearm, way over 100 ft.  I ruined it in the dishwasher and it saddens me.

Favorite Holes at Morley: 1. #16 long.  Good luck, razor wire anyone?  Plus, if it hyzers out you get to scream at the top of your lungs "Fore," which, of course, nobody pays any mind to:  That, I believe is the rest of the point.

2. #10 long.  It's a great hole that eerily echos 16 long, without the razor wire.

3. #19 long and short.  I'm addicted to fun and this hole helps with that.

Morley Field Aces: More than a few and less than Donny Olow; good god Donny.

Favorite Disc: I would have said an Z-Xtreme, but I didn't.  Z-Magnet for the moment.

Favorite Drivers: Pro Destroyer.  I love using it whenever possible--it's great to serve dinner on too.  Z-Magnets.  Try one, they're neato.

Favorite Midranges: Shockwave (goes left), Squall (goes straight), Comet (goes right), and MRV (goes in my bag and just feels right).

Favorite Putter: Challenger.  I have one old, one new, one borrowed...

In My Bag: Couple of Pro Destroyers (Old and Newer) Z-Force Z-Xtreme Shockwave Squall Comet MRV Couple of Z-Magnets (terrible putters, great drivers) Couple of Pro D. Challengers (Old and Newish)

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley): I'm not a tournament player, and have been told that I am a terrific waste of talent.  I take pride in that as I cry myself to sleep over it night after night.

Favorite Disc Golf Website: Of the plethora out there, I like all of them but one.  This website the best--Mark Wilson's done a terrific job here!  (check is in the mail Pete!)

Favorite Pro Players: As far a people who have taught me, Micah Dorius.  He gives lessons and I highly recommend anyone who actively wants to get better to contact him.  Carlo Pelg as well, he specifically taught me the intended flightpath of different discs; they are not all the same.  Also, my buddy Sully back in MN.  He's just too super to not include here.

…Of all time: Cameron Todd.  His nickname is 'Angry Clown.'  Just because of that, I must put him at the top (Super-Dave is a close second).  If someone shows up with 'Mullet Matt,' or some other hubristic nickname I'll shuffle the list immediately.  Mind you, my list is completely void of any meaning whatsoever.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: For the game:  Throw the disc as hard and as smooth as you can without breaking your arm (ahem...), then adjust accordingly after asking many, many questions.  Repeat as necessary. Do this during the day only. For yourself:  Set goals that are possible for you and go for it. For me:  Have fun and be respectful.

- editors note: we try to use pictures for the profiles that are taken at Morley Field. If you know Pete this shot of him playing Bayside in 2008 captures exactly who he is. If you have been lucky enough to play a round with Pete, then you are better for it!

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August 2009 Monthly Results

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Micah Dorius jumped out to a commanding lead after the first round by shooting -17.  According to Micah, he missed two 25 foot birdie attempts that would have given him yet another course record.  He cruised to victory with a -10 in the second round.  Carlo Pelg, Mike Westerman and Jeff Nichols battled it our for second and third with Carlo and Mike finishing a stroke apart and Jeff falling just short.josh The Advanced division was close as four competitors finished tied at -9 after two rounds of play.  These four stepped to the pad on hole 1 to play off for the win.  Josh Damron, aka Big Josh (pic), quickly ended the play off with an ace.  Not a bad way to win.

The Intermediate division had 6 players within two strokes of the co-leaders (Pete R and James, -5) after round one.  The top two cards started the second round on holes 13 and 14, respectively.  The competitors had a tough time with the long waits at holes 1-7 once the turn was made.  Ben Rutherford won by shooting -3 in the second round to hold off a charge from the second card by Chris Mc who shot -2 to finish at -6.  The co-leaders after the first round faltered a bit, Pete R fell to a tie for third and James had to win a playoff to take last cash (9th place.)

Open Micah Dorius -27   $60 Carlo Pelg                -16   $40 Mike Westerman    -15   $26 Jeff Nichols -13 Marc Jarvis              -7 Chris Wymer           -3 Mike Ballestas even D-nice                      even Nicholas                   DNF

Advanced Josh Damron          -9   $50 shop credit + grab bag  (won playoff) Patrick Paramore    -9  $33 shop credit Luke                       -9   $33 shop credit Adam Cook             -9   $33 shop credit Aaron Van Matre -7 Alex Nichols            -7 D-unit                    -6 "Donuts"                -4 Brendon Wear        -4 Randy Wylot           -3 Jack Daniels          even Paul Stevens          +3 Tom                        DNF

Intermediate Ben Rutherford -7   $42 shop credit + grab bag Chris Mc                -6   $36 shop credit Jay H                     -4   $28 shop credit Pete Rudart          -4   $28 shop credit Josh D                  -1   $21 shop credit KC Sowa              -1   $21 shop credit Utah                     -1   $21 shop credit Tracy Crowder      -1   $21 shop credit James                 even   $16 shop credit  (won playoff) Shooter              even Shane Dehner    even Wes Sage            +1 Mike Holmes         +1 Bobby Martin        +2 Heath W               +3 Clark G                 +3 Brooks                 +3 Eddy Spracklen    +3 Josh H                 +4 Sage                    +4 Augie                   +4 RJ                         +5 David F               +5 Travis                 +11 Brandon            +12 Stephan             DNF

Big Josh aced #1 (ace pool=$96)

Disc Golf's Sad Day - 8/14/09

timothyselinske from Innovadiscs.com -

Last night, at 3 am California time, Tim Selinske passed away after a long battle with Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis. He had been undergoing treatment for the last 8 months when his condition took a turn for the worse earlier this week.

Beginning with his days with the International Frisbee Association, and until his untimely death, Tim was a tireless promoter of disc sports in general and Disc Golf in particular. Tim was one of the four founding partners of INNOVA-Champion Discs and served as the company General Manager and spokesman.

Tim was a loving and dedicated family man. Engaging, warm, lovable, affable, friendly, loving, smiling, affirming, funny, fun loving and kind are some of the words that best describe Tim. Most of Tim's energy went into making other people happy or feel good about themselves. Almost everyone liked Tim because he was so quick to give a smile and encouragement to them.

He was a joyous smiling presence who seemed to be able to brighten the spirits of anyone around him. His great good humor, generosity of spirit and his boundless enthusiasm for Disc Golf and life made knowing him an honor and a privilege.

As the voice and face of Innova over the years, Tim's affability gave us a warm friendly persona that we cannot replace. The Frisbee family will miss him. Disc Golf will miss him. We were all richer for having known him. We will all be poorer for his passing. All of us will miss him more than words can tell.

He is survived by his wife, Sue and children, Connor, Kimberly and Kyle and brothers Tom and Joe, sister Mary and his mother Kathy.

Our thoughts are with them in this terribly sad time.

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What Is A "Bagger"?

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Define the term "Sandbagger"- "A player who plays in a category below his/her level in order to beat the easier competition."

From The PDGA -bag2 Pros Playing Am” : Pros rated <970 may now compete in Amateur divisions offered at PDGA Tour A B and C tier events, for which they qualify based on player rating, age, and gender:

Pro Men and Women <970 can play Advanced <935 can play Intermediate <900 can play Recreational <935 can also play Advanced Master if they are of Masters age <850 can play Novice <900 can also play Adv. Grandmaster if they are of Grandmasters age

Pro Women only <850 can play Advanced Women <800 can play Intermediate Women <750 can play Recreational Women These players are awarded Amateur points for their performance but these points are not eligible for year end awards or Worlds invitations.

http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/09TourStandardsV1-2.pdf

Player Profile: Michael Lust "Lusty"

Michael "Lusty" Lustlust2 PDGA#: 27228 Division: Openish

Began Playing Disc Golf: Morley, with some college buddies.  Some good economically friendly fun.

First Disc: Cyclone Dx

Favorite Hole at Morley: 6, Where I set my first goal of making it to the grass consistently.

Morley Field Aces: 15 ish.  23 total.

Favorite Disc: Old Blue,  My oldest disc I still use, blue Firebird that keeps coming back to me.

Favorite Driver: Tee Bird.  Its got a little of everything in it.  Great all purpose fairway driver.

Favorite Midrange: Buzz,  Same idea, can do it all, almost.

Favorite Putter: Aviar x, when cold, KC Pro, when hot.  Mainly, which ever goes in most.

In My Bag: Putters, Aviarx, KC pro Mid ranges, Couple Buzzs, Used to have wasp, and a Gator Drivers, Firebird, Max, TL, Teebird, Teerex, Destroyer, X Caliber, Road Runner and Stingray (primary rollers).

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley): Couple of good Am finishes,  2006 Morley Field Spring Fling Champion,  Nothing worth writing home about on Open side of things.

Favorite Disc Golf Website: morleyfield.com obviously, PDGA.com,

Favorite Pro Player: Ken Climo,  He's the Champ!

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: Practice on an open field, or any where but a course.  You get more reps in less time.  Its all about the OTR, opportunity to respond.  You'll get more on in an open field then at a course. Then maybe Morley field wouldn't be so busy!!! Secondly, If you want to get better, compete.  Playing in a competitive environment will improve your game faster then your casual rounds with your buddies you beat all the time.  You will see things you might have not seen before, and SEEING IS BELIEVING! Also, Believe in your self.  Self Confidence is priceless.

Morley Player Profile: William Lister

William Listerlister2Nickname: Let it Bang! PDGA#: 31722 Division: Open

Began Playing Disc: Olathe, Ks. Target golf. I had a friend in college that played. He got me started.

First Disc: DX Eagle

Favorite Hole at Morley: 6 long. It is up hill and you either have to go over trees, if you have a big arm like me, or roll it 475 ft "Mas o Menos".

Morley Field Aces: Holes 2,3,13,16, and 17

Favorite Disc: Force. I throw many spike hyzers and starting to throw grenades. Super fast disc.

Favorite Driver: Tee-Bird. It is a work horse. Always reliable.

Favorite Midrange: Elite Z Buzz. It needs no explanation. Its the best.

Favorite Putter: Discrafts Soft Banger Gt. I putt the best with it.

In My Bag: Force, Boss, Pulse, Tee-Rex, Tee-Bird, Destroyer, TL, Leapord, Star Whippet-X, Zone, Buzz, Stingray, Soft Banger Gt, and FLX Challenger.

Favorite Disc Golf Website: Ebay. LSDiscs Plastic. They are from my home town Topeka, Ks.

Favorite Pro Player: Micah Dorius. He is one of the top players in the world. He has given me great advice on my game. We have the same opinion on why the sport of disc golf is being held back in todays world. Just an all around good guy with a great attitude.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: Putting is key. You can have a bad drive and be 40 feet out pulling off a Bird. If youre a good putter you dont need to be so accurate with your drives. Just sink long putts.

Watch What You Wish For...

...you might just get it. This time last year we had no disc golf video games. Thanks to the Nintendo Wii, as of 7/26/09 we now have five. The majority of them are mediocre at best, but two are definitely worth the purchase (Tiger Woods and Wii Sports Resort also include the Wii Motion Plus adapter).

This Editors "Hands On" Ratings: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 - 9.5 Wii Sports Resort - 9.0 Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz - 6.0 Beach Sports - 5.0 Vacation Sports - 4.0

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Another Disc Golf Video Game?

ok... along with Tiger Woods 10, this makes number five (see our reviews).
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Most Wii owners began their foray into motion controlled videogaming with Wii sports (the pack-in with brand new Wii's). Now comes Wii Sports Resort. This time around there are more in depth games including canoeing, skydiving, jet skiing, sword-fighting, wake boarding, archery etc... This new release is mainly to showcase the new Wii Motion Plus adapter. This new adapter allows a full 360 range of on screen motion. This was first implemented a few months ago with the Tiger Woods 10 for the Wii release.
The "Frisbee" section of the game includes a distance and accuracy challenge (with a mii dog) as well as a "Frisbee Golf" variation. Played on the same 18 hole course as the ball golf portion of the game with one minor change. Instead of a basket you throw through a cylindrical beam that rises from the ground. In this manner all you need to do is break the plane of the beam to "hole out". Is this the future of disc golf?... laser beams?
The good news is that the adapter comes packed in with the game for $49.99. This package is well worth the cost. This game / adapter package will be released on July 26th.

Morley Player Profile: Michelle Chambless

Hole 6Michelle ChamblessNickname: "Meesh" PDGA#: Not yet, next year for sure Division: Rec/Intermediate Women

Began Playing Disc Golf: December 2008. My husband Dale (aKa "Godfather") became quickly addicted to disc golf and I had to see what all the hullabaloo was about. Now I am successfully addicted and have introduced 3 other women to the game

First Disc: Borrowed -  175 Yellow champion Beast, Owned - 175 Pink & Gray Star Destroyer

Favorite Hole at Morley: 11 - Fun hole, shooting down hill like 5 without the head wind. Short positions are Ace-able and long positions are SUPER challenging (especially through the double mandy)

Morley Field Aces: Not yet!

Favorite Disc : 175 Champion Road Runner - I'm on my second one (lost my first one in the Lake at the El Do Open). Just flies right for me almost everytime

Favorite Driver: 150 R-Pro Boss - This disc is awesome! Flies FOREVER. My husband showed me how to Haizer Flip and now I can drive past the pyramid on 5 :0)

Favorite Midrange: 175 DX Cro - Stable enough to always come back

Favorite Putter: 170 R-Pro Aviar - Soft enough to stick in the chains, sturdy enough to get it there

In My Bag: 175 Champion Roadrunner 174 Tsunami163 DX Destroyer 167 Champion Groove 170 ESP Surge 175 Star Destroyer 175 DGA Rogue 169 Champion Leopard 169 Star TL| 174 Stratus 175 Teebird 150 R-Pro Boss 172 DX Skeeter 167 Star Skeeter 175 DX Cro 175 Star Kite

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes: 1st Place - January 2009 Monthly (Women's Division) 3rd Place - 2009 El Dorado Open (Intermediate Women's Division)

Favorite Disc Golf Website: DiscgolfersR.us - It's like social networking for the disc golf world, LOVE it

Favorite Pro Player: Just like good potato chips, I can't pick just 1 :0) Fave's include: Carlo Pelg, Kent La Gree, Daniel "Big D" Lichtman, Kevin "KG" Gomez - ALL of these guys have contributed to my quick success in disc golf and I admire them all

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: Learn to throw flat first! I've taught/coached several people and that is the #1 thing I start them off with. Play with angles after you have more experience, start out flat!

Morley Player Profile: Ken Jarvis

Ken JarvisP3093604trim Nickname(s) US: Mutant (thanks Miker) NZ: Local Legend PDGA#:14118 Division: Open

Began Playing Disc Golf: Had a family picnic in the park when we were 7 yrs old. Sat across from Hole 8 in the right position and some dude's o.b. shot came rolling right onto our turf. My bro and I, fascinated, picked it up and started chuckin' it. The dude came over and told us about Disc Golf! Took us several months before we tried it,and we never got serious until about 16 yrs(sidearm only). Started throwing backhand at 17 yrs.

First Disc: White Super Puppy.

Favorite Hole at Morley: 3 in the long left position, 5 long, 6 long right position, 19 long position.

Morley Field Aces: 63

Favorite Disc: Whippet X; pure throwing pleasure...

Favorite Driver: Teebird, Aviar.

Favorite Midrange: Champion Shark, and recently the Coyote.

Favorite Putter: The discontinued Omega 1.2 Driver/Putter thing. In My Bag (If I had one): Champion Whippet X 10x Whippet X (beat up) Star Excalibur Star Teebird Star Boss Star Roadrunner (long roller, or distance over tall obstacles) Champion Shark (beat up) Champion Coyote Champion Stingray Star Cro DX Shark (circa 1998 roller) Aviar Driver (semi-beat straight, super beat flippy)

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes: Tied for 5th at the Flagstaff World Champs was definitely a memorable and fitting finish just before I left for New Zealand. Wins at Evergreen Open, Sylmar Open, San Diego Open and Wrightwood (Sunrise Showdown). Also of course breaking the distance record. - video

Favorite Disc Golf Website: pdga.com and morleyfield.com.

Favorite Pro Player(s): Marc Jarvis (his rise from a 200' to 500' thrower within a month is still the most amazing thing I have ever seen.) Micah Dorius, Donny Olow, Rick Bays (just be smooth), Bob Benner, Stevie Rico and Geoff Lissaman were HUGE influences.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: Focus and visualize precisely where you want your shot to go. "Willing" it won't work. Always embrace good luck because you will get plenty of bad. Finally, experiment. If you are parking a hole everytime with a hyzer, try the anhyzer or straight shot insead. It'll pay off when you play other courses.

July 2009 Morley Monthly Results

Mike Ballestas' return to the Advanced division was short lived.  He and Aaron were tied at -6 going into the second round but Mike bettered his first round score and rolled to victory.  Brendan Wear took 3rd place from the second card after being in sixth going into the second round. Mike Holmes achieved his first victory in any division.  He began the second round on the second card at even par and was two strokes out of the lead.  The lead card stumbled in the second round with the best score being an even par by Jose R.  Shooter, also on the second card, shot -1 in the second round to take 2nd place.

Advanced Mike Ballestas         -14^     $61.50 shop credit + grab bag Aaron Van Matre     -9        $40 shop credit Brendan Wear           -5         $25 shop credit Luke                           -3 Patrick Paramore       -3 Ben Farris                    -3 Quin Henry                  E Danny Z                      +2 Augie                           +3 Adam Cook                 +3 Serban                         +3

Intermediate Mike Holmes         -4      $40 shop credit + grab bag Shooter                 -1         $29 shop credit Jose R                    -1       $29 shop credit Ben Rutherford    E       $18.50 shop credit Erik Mulhern         E        $18.50 shop credit Tracy                     +2 Josh H                   +4 Nick                        +5 Sage                        +8 Donnie                   +9 Hawk                      +9 Spence S               +10 Shane D                 +14 Mike T                    +18

^ Bumped up to next division

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