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Wrap Up: Mt. Sunapee Open

Hi folks. Your friendly (and absent) blogger here. Sorry to have missed the first ever Mt. Sunapee Open. Sure sounded like a great time. Huge thanks to the friendly folks at Mt. Shunapee for building a course, hosting a tournament and sending me pics to send out to the internets.

And Jordan Potvin for stepping up again to do a little write up – since you know, I wasn’t there. The scores have been uploaded, and you’ll just have to have some patience for an updated GMPS Leader Board (unless of course you want to volunteer to update it yourself).

One last friendly reminder that the kick off to the 2013 Ladies League is this weekend: Waterbury Center, 10am.

And have you registered for the Sap Bucket? I have – so yeah I’ll be there:)

Mt. Sunapee Open from Jordan Potvin

A fresh morning, full of promise. GMPS tournament #2 was about to begin and the throws started quickly. I could see the practice basket from the car and I methodically threw every disc in the bag. Putters, midranges, and drivers until the Grip EQ was just a shell and I couldn’t remember where they had all landed. Parked a few and only hit the building once! Andy Powell was there with some new pro valkyries and borrowed the sharpie before he threw one into the building too. Chris Young was working the GMDGC sign at the tent and Allen was finding long zip ties to get everything attached. There was excitement in the air and many eyes watched the lift, waiting for the chairs to begin their slow ascent to the top. continue reading »

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Mt. Sunapee Open

One tournament down and now on to our first ever Mt. Sunapee Open. From what I hear it’s a pretty spiffy course.

A huge thank you to Nick Jennings for TD’ing. Seeing that I’ve never played at Sunapee don’t have much to add other than the details are below and don’t forget to be a doll and pre-register.

I unfortunately won’t be able to make it.  Yes, that’s my pitch to have someone send me a write up and hopefully take some pics.

 

Sat May 4th, 2013
Mt. Sunapee Resort. Newbury, NH
GMPS#2-NEFA
Tournament Director: Nick Jennings continue reading »

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One Down: Pinnacle Spring Run Off

Hope everyone had a great time playing Pinnacle this past weekend. How’d the trees treat you? Since I was out in the mountains enjoying some family time discgolf wasn’t really in the cards. But luckily Jordan Potvin volunteered to do a little write up about the day. Thanks, Jordan!

Want the run down of scores and divisions? Yeah, I bet you do. Well, as soon as the TD does all the fun data entry (yeah the thankless work of a TD is never done) and gets it off to our Tour Manager (thanks, Frothy) we’ll get that out to the internets.

Until, then the write up below and a few pictures of the day will have to suffice. BTW if you have any pics feel free to send them my way.

I’ll be missing Sunappe too – but we may have another guest write up. See you at Sap Bucket!

As always make sure to send huge thanks our GMPS Title Sponsors: Three Penny Tap Room and The Mad Taco. And to our GMPS Supporting Sponsors: Base Camp Outfitters DG and Brewster Ridge DG. Yep you guys are great:)

 – Your  “friendly” blogger, GK

UPDATE: Spencer is on top of it and has posted scores from the day on the forum here: http://www.gmdgc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1464&start=160#p12408.

Pinnacle Spring Run Off-IV from Jordan Potvin

When I arrived after stopping at a local diner and getting a hot roast beef sandwich smothered in gravy, I was greeted by a overcast skies and gusty winds. I’m just thankful the rain had passed. The place seemed deserted at first, only a few gents at the registration table and a lonely practice basket. I threw a few discs at the hill, and when I entered the woods I was greeted by the pleasant knocking of plastic on trees. Then I noticed bodies moving through the forest, golfers in their natural habitat. Jeff Spring was laying out meteors to the middle of the fairway and I even convinced him to flick a couple shots on hole 5. continue reading »

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Ladies League: Game Time

Are you a lady DGer? Know any? Well, the ladies league is building upon the fun times from last year. We’ll be gathering  once a month for a casual round – no money, no numbered tags, just the ladies having a fun time. And as always, we’ll rotate courses each month.

A huge thank you to Taylor Johnson for designing one kick-ass poster – that I’ll be working on distributing in the coming weeks. And to the “god father” of discgolf in Vermont, Paul, for letting the ladies meet at his amazing course at Calais.

We’ll also have some pretty snazzy bag tags this year. Yes you wish you threw like a girl, as we always have more fun:)

All ages and skill levels welcome and make sure to sign up for the email list to get the updates, reminder email, etc. — http://www.gmdgc.org/ladies-disc-golf/ Have a question? Email Gretchen at gkruesi@gmail.com. And don’t forget to spread the word to other ladies. continue reading »

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Countdown: Pinnacle Spring Run-Off

I know you have been dying to play the first GMPS tourney of the season. Well, rest assured it is just around the corner. Don’t believe me? Well, check out the handy countdown below. Just a friendly reminder, there are 12 events this year, so a total of 6 events will be used for scores. Yes, we are growing. And yes it is all kinds of awesome.

In case you didn’t already know Pinnacle is open for play so hopefully you’ll be able to get a practice round in. And big thank you to our TDs, James Beauliu and Spencer Weatherholt. Register here: http://www.gmdgc.org/tournaments/pinnacle-spring-run-off-4/

And anyone want to do a snazzy write up on how the days goes? Or maybe take some pictures? Well, send them my way. I’ll be traveling with the family so won’t be there. Yeah I know total bummer. No one want to jump in. No problem. But the internets will be silent – you know because I won’t be there and all.

Play: We will play 2 rounds of 18 holes. PDGA rules of play will apply, including standard stroke play scoring. Players will be grouped by random division first round and by division second round. Maximum number of players: 72. Recreational, intermediate women,and Junior players will play from the red tees, all other divisions will play from the long tees (tee boxes).

Schedule: Players check-in 8:15-9:00. 9:15 players meeting. 9:30 Tee off. Second round will begin 30 minutes after last card from 1st round has been turned in. continue reading »