just remember no matter what the scorecards say the only one that beats him is himself
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DGPT: 2021 Green Mountain Championship Sept 9-12
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just remember no matter what the scorecards say the only one that beats him is himself
teemkey
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He probably misses Lloyd Weema more than most.
the_lung
Eagle Member
Eagle McMahon struggled today, shooting a -1 under par score of 60, which was unofficially rated at 991 and 64 points below his player rating of 1055.
If my research is correct, the last time that Eagle shot a round worse than today's was a 990-rated round at the DGPT Waco Annual Charity Open...all the way back in March of 2020!
If my research is correct, the last time that Eagle shot a round worse than today's was a 990-rated round at the DGPT Waco Annual Charity Open...all the way back in March of 2020!
zontar
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yeah, I wish I shot a 991 on an off day.......:\
ILUVSMGS18
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I thought it was pulled too tight when it left her hand. Disc just stopped at the basket. I was about 65' down hole and on the other side of the road from where she threw it. Absolutely ballistic reaction from the crowd.
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MJ T3 2 back
NOStheBOSS
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are there camera crews on the top 3 MPO cards? The top 2 are good but third has World Champ, Rick, Paul, and Uli
To watch pros struggle on inferior tee pads is unfortunate. DGPT should not allow courses with issues like this. The baskets were also questionable, at best. I know, the big push among ALL the pros and anyone interested in growing the sport, is smaller baskets, but courses with appropriate infrastructure should be a priority. Don't get me wrong...I love this course, but to watch someone like McBeth be reduced to standstills on the tee pad is just ridiculous.
NOStheBOSS
Double Eagle Member
Jeff Spring is the DGPT CEO and also in charge of the entire Smuggs complex. Can't blame this one on Dodge
Yea, its a shame to see such an amazing property with all the amenities have crap teepads. Pavers look pretty but offer zero grip, and the turf tees are always a bad idea.
Ive said it for years. The PDGA needs to have standards for teepads. But I think the only acceptable standard is large grippy concrete tees but this is just my preference.
Edit, I think Im crazy
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There were no type of tee pads that would have had grip yesterday. With being in the woods and dirt being walked onto the teepads there was nothing to do. Also, pros should be able to make adjustments in what they do to be able to adapt to the conditions.
I have not played off pavers. I do agree that ALL players, pros included, should be able to change their game to fit the conditions.
My posts was somewhat sarcastic, poking fun at the grow the sport guys. Somewhat serious, in that those people want the DGPT to be the sport's showcase.
I would hope the DGPT takes a look at all the courses they play and standardize some of the infrastructure. The rubber pads at Toboggan are another good example. The upgrade there was needed and I am sure welcomed.
the_lung
Eagle Member
I actually discussed this with a Smuggs employee / tournament staff member over dinner last night. Based on the freeze / thaw cycles which they experience yearly here in northern Vermont, as well as the overwhelming casual play which the tees receive during the spring, summer, and fall seasons, they will never install concrete tees at these courses.
the_lung
Eagle Member
Big Jerm on fire today with 5 birdies through 8 holes on Fox Run.
Simon Lizotte was -5 through 6 holes but unfortunately took a bogey 6 on the 1280' par five 7th hole.
Simon Lizotte was -5 through 6 holes but unfortunately took a bogey 6 on the 1280' par five 7th hole.
I don't believe this. You have the most experience out of anybody on here but nicely raked concrete tees should have been fine imo. Even if dirt and mud gets walked into them, the tees have nice brooms available and the players would be able clean out the concrete and get better grip. I've experienced what you're talking about and using a broom to clean the pads makes a world of difference. No where near as nice as dry conditions but an infinite amount better than wet pavers or turf.
This does not really make sense, to me. I live in Michigan, play throughout the Midwest and concrete tees work great.
Same here, concrete tees hold up year round in WI
the_lung
Eagle Member
Do they get literally hundreds of players per day on them May through November?
Also, I suspect that there may be an "environmentally green" directive from the resort to not use concrete, that could be a factor as well.
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