Morley Player Profile: Grace Rivas

Name: Grace Rivas Started playing Disc Golf: I started playing the winter of 2003, a friend of mine introduced me to the game, I remember asking him "what the #$@% is disc golf, after the first round I knew this was the sport for me, no coaches, no teamates, just me and the course, I like to say that I did not find disc golf, disc golf found me, and I love it!

My First Disc: a 180g 3 flyer! it was heavy as a brick, got my first ace with it!!!

Favorite hole at Morley: my favorite hole has to be 10 long, when it's all the way to the back, for some odd reason I can play this hole well, (most of the time, hahaha) it probably helps to be a left handed too.

Favorite Disc:  it has to be the sidewinder, I can throw the son of a gun well and it get's the job done most of the time, star plastic of course, that's why I am sidewinder Grace!!! It's a sexy disc too.

Favorite Midrange: The DGA Squall, because I just learned how to trow it, it's great for those right hand holes, great turn over disc, also a sexy one,

Favorite Putter: It has to be the Innova Rhyno, I love the high lip it's got!

Morley Aces: I have only 2 aces, my first one was on hole 16 b, I was having a bad round, probably + 14 or so, but I shot my 3 flyer straight into the basket and bam, ace baby! a few weeks later I lost the disc and never found it, My 2nd ace was 13 a, a little side arm throw and in it goes, it was with a Discraft 172g I think, I also lost the disc a few months later, I call " the curse of the ace" a few weeks later after my 2nd ace I fracture my left wrist, this was a game changer for me!

In My Bag:

A Rhyno of course

Squall

Sidewinder of course

2 wraith's

Talon 150, well actually 2

Westside King

Legacy Rampage

Discraft Buzz

Valkyrie Champ, (when in doubt throw a Valk.)

Roc to Rock son

Discraft XL Elite Z

Crystal Z Avenger SS

Discraft Nuke

Aviar

- Sling Shot

- Water

- Clip Board

- Rope (don't ask)

- Sun Block

- Pocket Constitution of the U.S. (just in case)

I also have @ disc of each in case I lose one, because they don't come back now a days

Tourney Finishes: I have not played too many tourneys, I placed 8th on August (novice) and one time (years ago I placed 5th, but working on it, if you don't play the tourneys you will never find out what you are made of, then you can work on the glitches of your game!!!

Favorite Disc Golf Website: it has to be The MORLEY LOCOS' PAGE ON FACEBOOK

(I know it's just a page actually) We some times organize bag tags with up to 20+ players. guys and girls can find out who's playing on what day, I also have to mention that the MORLEY LOCOS was founded by Oscar Aceves, Joe "Dirty" Sanchez and my self! ( the FB page was my brainchild and I am proud of it. Not to be mistaken by the MORLEY LOCALS, whom we respect and love too! those folks are also locos in a way, we usually let them tee of first out of respect!

Favorite Pro Players: Avery J. and Nate D., one they are world champs, two (and the most important one) they are humble, polite, respectful and nice, they are cool when you talk to them, they are happy to give you their autograph, they are great ambassadors of the game and they keep it real, there are some clowns here in SD that call themselves pro players and even go as far as saying things like "I am my favorite player... It has to be me.." kind of crap, now this guys have no respect for the game, or it's players, with this being said clowns like this will never be part of one of the most elite clubs in SD "MORLEY LOCOS'

I also like Carlo P. he is just a cool fun guy, (a bad ass too) when I firs started playing he hooked me up with a pair of discs, (back in 03) still have one of those disc! Gracias loco!!!

Tips For Newer Players: putt putt putt putt, then practice putting some more, don't go and buy a new bag with a bunch of discs that you cannot control yet, keep it simple ,driver putter and mid range to start (3 disc) once you can somewhat control the invest in some more, now just because the disc is a pro bad ass disc it does not mean you will know how to trow it, it's not the disc, is the monkey behind it! Try to play with kats that play good so you can pick up a couple of pointers, if you find a disc, take it to the pro shop, you will get a buck for it and is good karma, lot's of disc are not returned and some of the guys and girls are taking that trash personal (including me). Also have fun, if you are not having fun, you are losing the round, remember that at morley even a bad round is a good round, you are out and about kicking it with your friends, doing a little work out and that is great (or any other course in the world) I hope one day we can see this sport on TV, at a more professorial level

Final Thoughts: Lot's of people criticize the sport and call it all sorts of bad names, but you know what? we are working out, maybe even shedding a few ponds and living life at it's fullest, it beats the couch that's for sure! so go out there and work it baby, good for the heart and it will put a smile on that face!

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Morley August Monthly Results

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Open-8 1st-Carlo -19 $55

2nd-Switch -18 $35

3rd-Angel-17 $22

Advanced-4

1st-KC -11 $46 shop credit + grab bag

Intermediate-14

1st-Steve F. -13 $38 shop Credit + grab bag

2nd-Will W. -13 “ “

3rd  Oscar G. -7 “ “

4th   Goody -7 “ “

5th   Phil S. -1 “ “

Novice-21

1st-   Chris W. -2 $28 shop credit + grab bag

2nd-   Danny R. +1 $24 “ “

3rdT-     Ryan G +3 $ 19.5 “ “

3rdT- Greg D. +3 $ 19.5 “ “

5th-      Saiid +6 $ 16

6th-  John P +7 $ 15 “ “

7th- Ryan H. +8  $14.5 “ “

Women-4

1st- Shonda G. +11 $10 shop credit + grab bag

2nd-    Meesh +16 $ “ “

Ace pool $99-Carlo Pelg and Steve F.

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Morley-isms (Just For Laughs)

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Some of the Morley-centric term's collected over the years (or made up by the "author" of the article) Bag of skittles – A bag of all candy plastic discs arranged in a rainbow

Morley burger – A JIB Breakfast Jack with hashbrowns in the middle

Cooler mud – place soft, cold, wet cooler on the ground, pick it up, drag it to the next hole, set it on bench. Cooler mud

Mr. Microphone – dude with over-developed vocal cords. Not neccasarily trying to talk loud yet can be heard from most surrounding holes. Guaranteed to cost all players on his card +3 strokes. Usually found obnoxious player but not always.

Baggette – A female bagger

Diaper bag – A brand new bag full of brand new discs

Fo... – the sound you hear .002 seconds before being clocked with a stray disc

The Ray-Ray – The player that makes the run to Rays Liquor to buy supplies for his group. Veteran “Ray-Rays” can leave hole 3 on a crowded weekend, make purchases and return before group tee’s off on said hole 3.

Sears School of Driving Graduates – the picture on the right says it all! - 

A Brady Bunch – A group of 6+ fun and friendly family members refusing to break up into two groups

Stoners – See tree. See disc. See disc in tree. See rock. Throw rock. Become hero (or one dollar richer)

“A Tosser” - any disc golfer having not earned the right to empty their bag on hole #19 at Morley (against course etiquette anyway). This “right” is set aside for those that actually possess the physical ability to reach (“park”) or surpass the current pin position(s) on hole #19 with their drives.“Tossers” will confuse most of the following attributes as justification to empty their bag…
- Many “play bands” on their quad-straps, Their tee shot (distance in feet) = (their weight) +15ft, A full Innova Competition bag or larger, “brand spankin new” discs, wearing a Huk-Lab or DD hat or shirt. If you are still not sure if you are a “Tosser” listen for feedback. If you hear “WOWs! after your throws,  you’re good to go. If there is silence or mumbling coming from behind as you walk off the pad, you probably are a “Tosser”. (so no one takes offense, this writer can 1) barely out throw his weight and owns a Huk-Lab tek-dry shirt. I know my place.)

Ball hog – One who collects golf balls on hole #17 from errant shots by the old folks on the ball golf course across the street.

Brown ace – a errant drive from a tee-pad into a thrash can

Pink ace – camping on any short pin placement, repeatedly empting bag, throw after throw until making said “ace”.

Yellow Ace – errant drive from hole #14 making its way into the men’s room

Floppers – An ill advised player wearing flip-flops during their round. May also remove said flip-flops on tee-pad to drive. Que?

Hittin’ the pipes – a roller shot up the middle on hole #17 “interrupted” by one of the two pipes crossing the path. Note: this phenomenon began in early 1990’s as the pipes were previously still beneath the surface.

The out-out houses – Shrubbery on holes #8 and #11

DJ Jazzy Jeff – The un-solicited, self-appointed disc jockey for “HIS” group and all groups two ahead and two back. Usually found spinning House/Techno, Reggae (Bob Marley) - approved, Dave Matthews, cliché 70’s (Zepplin, Dead), Beck, Beasties or NIN. Most played at high volumes on cheap speakers hence ruining a chance anyone “appreciating” his “gift” to others.

Snapper poles – dead thin tree trunks or large branches planted / cemented into the ground to make specific holes more difficult. Prominent on holes #17, #10, #12 and #9

Disc Supremacists – a disc golfer that believes that their brand of disc is the “best” and all others are incompetent.

Bench clearer – a fart while sitting on a Morley bench

Tourists – an out of town disc golfer who starts his introductory sentace with … “Where I’m from …”, usually followed by “there is no pay to play”, or “_________”.Now as San Diego is a tourist destination we greatly appreciate your visit and the income you bring to our great city BUT, please remember that where you are from (Texas, Alabama, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas, etc…) property values are much different than in San Diego. Property value in SoCal is equal to a 24k, diamond encrusted crown in comparison to most “out of towners” home property value which is equal to the toy that come in a box of cereal. No offense. jk :)

“Fratters” – Bermuda shorts, tanks tops (usually pastel), neon sun glasses from 7-11 and carrying a styrofoam cooler (possibly also purchased at a 7-11)

Arnold's – “Sun’s out, Gun’s out”.

Walk of shame – the walk to retrieve a pole from the shop after getting stuck in a high tree branch

“Tarzan” a player wearing Toe Shoes to play disc golf. See picture - 

The Backstop – the person who parks directly behind position E on Hole #2 thinking they found the holy grail of Morley parking spots.

Herding - Herding is a natural animal/human trait.  In the “disc-golfer” species it presents itself as follows… Tim, Tom, Terry, Tracy, Ted and Kevin all throw from the teepad. Kevin throws a typical very short shot, maybe 75 feet off the teepad. ALL of Kevin’s friends laugh and joke as they ALL walk (usually slowly) to Kevin’s disc where they huddle and witness another short throw. Now ALL of the players walk over to Tim’s disc, still joking with Kevin about his apparent lack of athleticism. ALL of the players stand and watch Tim’s throw, then ALL walk over to Ted’s, ALL over to Kevin’s again, ALL move over to Terry’s, on and on and on, multiply by 19 holes… insanity for the group(s) behind.

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A Green Ace - any shot to make it through one of the three openings on the cement mural wall into the nursery

A Double Dipper - the player who 1) shoots + 5 or more on average. 2) throws two discs multiple times during a round 3) on his card of 4-6 players and/or 4) with 2-5 groups waiting behind him. Usually rude. (thanks Grace!)

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July Morley Monthly Results

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Click Here For Photos Open-8

1st-Trey McKelvey -17 $62

2nd-Tyler T. -10 $45

3rd-Glenn S. -8 $25

Advanced-4

1st-Chris R.-$28 shop credit plus grab bag

2nd-Paul M.-$18 shop credit

Intermediate-15

1st-Steve F.-5 $38 shop credit plus grab bag

2nd-Josh W.-2 $32 “ “

3rd-Daniel S.-1 $26 “ “

4th-Steven W. 0 $22 “  “

5th-James B. +2 $17 “ “

Novice-18

1st-James M.+2 $26 shop credit plus grab bag

2nd-Jon P. +3 $23 “ “

3rd-Damon N. +5 $20 “ “

4th-Justin Y.+8 $18 “ “

5th-Chuck P.+12 $16 “ “

6th-Caleb+13$14 “ “

Ace pool $48 not won

June Morley Monthly Results

June Monthly

Open-8

1st-Angel Garcia -18 $50

2nd-CVK -15 $38

3rdT-Tyler T -11

3rdT-Jonathon M. -11

 

Advanced-5

1st Aaron Van M.-8 $35.5 shop credit +grab bag

2nd-Patrick P. -1 $$22 “ “

 

Intermediate-11

1st-Tyler -7 $32 shop credit + grab bag

2nd-Eddie A. $26 “ “

3rd- Chris R $22 “ “

4th-Dominic $19 “ “

 

Novice-5

1st-Jason $19 shop credit + grab bag

2nd- Eric $13.5 “ “

 

Women-3

1st-Ashlee $12 + grab bag

 

Ace pool $85-Angel Garcia

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May Morley Monthly

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Advanced-11 1st-Garrett T -18 $40 shop credit + grab bag

2nd-Tracy -15 $34” “

3rdT-Scott M -9 $26.25 “ “

3rdT –Patrick P. -9 $26.25 “ “

Intermediate-10

1st-Dave D. -16 $36 shop credit + grab bag

2nd-Dan F -7 $30 “ “

3rd-Oscar G. -3 $24 “ “

Novice-8

1st-Fatty +4 $20 shop credit+ grab bag

2nd-John D. +6 $17 “ “

3rd- Jason P. +8 $15 “ “

Women-3

1st Pam V. +14 $19.5 shop credit + grab bag

Ace pool $53 not won

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2012 Tournament Schedule

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May 19-Monthly tourney-48 player limit. Advanced, intermediate and novice divisions. Course open to public play during tourney. June 16-Monthly tourney-48 player limit. Open, advanced and intermediate divisions. Course open to public during tourney.

July 21-Monthly tourney-48 player limit. Advanced, intermediate and novice divisions. Course open to public during tourney.

August 18-Monthly tourney-48 player limit. Open, advanced and intermediate divisions. Course open to public during tourney.

September 15-Monthly tourney-48 player limit. Advanced, intermediate and novice divisions. Course open during tourney.

October 20-Monthly tourney-48 player limit. Open, advanced and intermediate divisions. Course open to public during tourney.

November 3 and 4-Course championships-95 person limit. Open and Amateur divisions. 2 rounds Saturday and 1 round Sunday. Course closed to public during tourney.

Dec 1 and 2-Team Tournament-96 player limit. Invitational pro event. Course closed to public all Saturday and Sunday till 1 p.m.

 

Spring Fling Results

Advanced Men
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Josh Damron 42081 961 60 53 -1 113
2 Peter Mcbride 34463 948 62 53 1 115
3 Michael Homan 57 59 2 116
4 Steve Valencia 42259 946 59 58 3 117
4 AJ Risley 25890 968 58 59 3 117
4 Shane Dehner 39169 938 57 60 3 117
4 Mike Tyberg 37755 930 57 60 3 117
8 Daniel Lichtman 25509 961 59 59 4 118
9 David Parnell 18272 958 61 58 5 119
9 Tracey Crowder 40942 917 57 62 5 119
11 Blake Zealear 31982 952 64 56 6 120
11 Jon Yergler 63 57 6 120
11 Ian Funston 39333 943 61 59 6 120
14 Patrick Paramore 38001 950 61 60 7 121
14 Carl Renda 32852 946 60 61 7 121
14 Justin Martinez 49953 913 57 64 7 121
17 Dustin Sandgren 59 63 8 122
18 Mitchell Zunich 32092 883 63 60 9 123
19 Erik Mulhern 67 57 10 124
20 Mark Verrochi 41379 946 65 61 12 126
20 Matt Thornburg 51873 63 63 12 126
20 Ben Ruthoford 33997 907 59 67 12 126
23 Matt Howard 46716 910 64 64 14 128
23 Shooter 61 67 14 128
25 David Lackey 43083 952 62 67 15 129
26 Tan Nguyen 29056 949 66 64 16 130
27 Rustin Pomeroy 51003 918 67 64 17 131
27 Jack Marciel 29176 889 65 66 17 131
29 Jesse meyers 46327 915 66 67 19 133
30 Serban Farkas 68 999 885 999
Advanced Women
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Kimberly Cottrell 66 71 23 137
2 Shonda Garcia 76 67 29 143
3 Sophia Martin 32370 753 73 76 35 149
4 Suzie Weigand 45954 815 79 75 40 154
5 Christine Hernlund 47076 760 83 86 55 169
Advanced Masters
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Dan Shorkey 14378 955 57 57 E 114
2 Steve Fawcett 57 63 6 120
3 Paul Morgavo 68 57 11 125
4 Anthony Basset 17504 945 61 66 13 127
4 Tom Millard 34342 911 61 66 13 127
6 Roger Snider 38681 950 67 61 14 128
7 Mike Burns 67 62 15 129
8 Mike Kvasnicka 15431 897 68 63 17 131
8 Doug LaRhette 50212 930 64 67 17 131
10 Hans Degner 65 68 19 133
11 Miguel Ramos 9208 969 68 66 20 134
12 Kaos Henry 65 70 21 135
13 Jon Ventress 38195 923 70 67 23 137
13 Billy Romhild 11884 875 67 70 23 137
15 Alex Mate 43781 895 73 69 28 142
16 Eyrand Fortney 51212 906 73 73 32 146
Advanced Grandmasters
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Mark Hauser 13459 950 64 59 9 123
2 Christian Cullen 28200 904 64 63 13 127
3 Ben Farrington 24901 900 65 69 20 134
4 Dale Ventress 39267 923 67 69 22 136
5 Frank Knapp 70 68 24 138
6 Jeff Brown 43727 857 68 72 26 140
7 Dave Clapp 15907 885 70 71 27 141
8 Mick Maguire 74 70 30 144
9 Philip Weigand 45955 855 73 73 32 146
10 Kalyan Farrington 78 72 36 150
Intermediate
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Ben Neely 22216 920 61 59 6 120
2 Daniel Vega 63 59 8 122
3 Chris Armacost 49442 912 68 59 13 127
3 Taylor Mate 49145 925 68 59 13 127
3 Paul DesMarais 52393 63 64 13 127
3 Brian Vallance 51045 61 66 13 127
7 Santos Miranda 68 60 14 128
8 Mike Cannon 64 65 15 129
9 Eddie Arinduque 70 61 17 131
9 Bobby Martin 25847 890 69 62 17 131
9 Rodger Rector 38780 905 66 65 17 131
9 Josh U'ren 52126 62 69 17 131
13 Doug Flaherty 40847 928 69 63 18 132
14 Joshua Hesser 46709 913 68 67 21 135
15 Kevin Christy 41501 880 72 65 23 137
16 Glen Kluge 51365 917 71 69 26 140
17 Braden Coolidge 50095 917 73 68 27 141
17 Cliff griswold 44347 896 70 71 27 141
19 Aaron Hagner 42151 912 73 69 28 142
20 John Hernlund 47075 917 72 72 30 144
Recreational
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Chad Nichter 50192 883 62 61 9 123
2 Chris Goodrich 62 65 13 127
3 William Cooper 70 62 18 132
3 James Barnes 47955 883 67 65 18 132
5 Andrew Allen 67 66 19 133
6 Kyle Becker 51454 66 70 22 136
7 Indigo Brude 37884 868 72 67 25 139
7 Ryan Garrod 71 68 25 139
9 Steve Bruecker 46385 892 72 68 26 140
10 Levi Fisher 71 70 27 141
10 Frankie Bryant 70 71 27 141
12 Brian Akerson 49948 767 83 76 45 159
13 Derrick Rimington 50972 81 999 885 999
Junior ≤ 19 Boys
Place Name PDGA# Rating Rd1 Rd2 Par Total
1 Shannon Wyot 117 104 107 221

Josh Damron won MA1

Kimmy Cottrel won DE1

Dan Shorkey won MM1 for 3rd straight year

Chad Nichter won MA3 Recreational

Spring Fling 2012 Roster

Advanced Shooter

Tracey Crowder

Josh Damron

Shane Dehner

Serban Farkas

Ian Funston

Matt Howard

David Lackey

Daniel Lichtman

Peter Mcbride

JESSE meyers

Erik Mulhern

Tan Nguyen

Patrick Paramore

David Parnell

Carl Renda

AJ Risley

Ben Ruthoford

Matt Thornburg

Mike Tyberg

Steve Valencia

Mark Verrochi

Chris Wymer

Jon Yergler

Blake Zealear

Mitchell Zunich

Advanced Women

Kimberly Cottrell

Shonda Garcia

Christine Hernlund

Advanced Masters

Mike Barnes

Anthony Basset

Christian Cullen

Hans Degner

Steve Fawcett

Eyrand Fortney

Kaos Henry

Mike Kvasnicka

Alex Mate

Tom Millard

Paul Morgavo

Miguel Ramos

Allen Risley

Billy Romhild

Dan Shorkey

Roger Snyder

Jon Ventress

Advanced Masters Women

Suzie Weigand

Advanced Grandmasters

Jeff Brown

Dave Clapp

Ben Farrington

Kalyan Farrington

Mark Hauser

Frank Knapp

Mick Maguire

Dale Ventress

Philip Weigand

Intermediate

Eddie Arinduque

Chris Armacost

Kevin Christy

Braden Coolidge

Doug Flaherty

Cliff griswold

Aaron Hagner

John Hernlund

Joshua Hesser

Glen Kluge

Bobby Martin

Justin Martinez

Taylor Mate

Ben Neely

Rodger Rector

Justin Silva

Josh U'ren

Brian Vallance

Daniel Vega

Intermediate Women

Sophia Martin

Rita Nash

Recreational

Andrew Allen

James Barnes

Kyle Becker

Indigo Brude

Steve Bruecker

Frankie Bryant

William Cooper

Paul DesMaais

Levi Fisher

Michael Hole

Chad Nichter

Derrick Rimington

RJ Silva

Novice

Brian Akerson

Junior < 19 Boys

Xaelen Nash

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