Wednesday, September 08, 2010
by John Borelli
Panthorn disc golf course hosts the NEFA and PDGA sanctioned Get Ripped Wide Open this Saturday in Southington, CT. Why the painful sounding name? Think about it. Always a good time provided by the CT crew. (more info)
JD is hosting the North Shore Classic this Saturday with one round at Amesbury, Pyebrook, and his home course Pulpit Rock in MA. This is more of a party than a tournament, so if you can make it, do it! (more info)
On Sunday, the Ditterman's are holding their annual Disc Golf Widows & Abandoned Kids Invitational at Wickham Park in Manchester, CT. It is a fun, family-friendly event and all are welcome. (more info)
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Friday, September 03, 2010
by John Borelli
There are three NEFA points tournaments this Labor Day weekend, each one starting with the letter B. Wow. Hurricane Earl has threatened to attend one of them.
Saturday
> Battle of Saratoga in Saratoga, NY; spots available. More info (NEFA, PDGA)
> Burke View in Lyndonville, VT; spots available. More info (NEFA)
Sunday
> Bare Bones Barre Open in Barre, MA; sold out. More info (NEFA, PDGA)
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
by John Borelli
After playing the Vibram Open, World Champions Nate Doss, Valarie Jenkins, and Avery Jenkins stopped by Devens disc golf course in Devens, MA to give a members-only skills clinic to 26 tagholders.
The three pros reviewed the basics of throwing starting with grip, arm motion, hip and head positioning, and finally the all-important x-step. After some Q&A about technique and life on the road, Avery let loose some bombs across the field while Nate and Val worked one-on-one with a few people.
They also spent time autographing discs, posing for pictures, and just hanging out with us. It really was an awesome night.
> Visit the Devens website for more on the clinic
> Visit DiscGolfScene for more photos
Earlier in the day, several volunteers who have worked on the course a lot were invited to play a round with Val, Avery, Nate, and current <19 World Champion Ricky Wysocki. That of course was awesome because I've always wondered what a top pro would shoot on our course, never mind three. Playing it blind, Avery was one throw short of tying the course record with a 50 (-4), Nate shot a 53 (-1), Ricky shot par 54, and Val, well, she got her money's worth. I can only imagine what they'd shoot after a few more rounds under their belts.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by John Borelli
The PDGA updated player ratings yesterday. Who's the highest-rated player in your state?
> PDGA player ratings
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Friday, August 27, 2010
by John Borelli
Submitted by Dave Mourad:
Larry Kirk, a Tech Sergeant at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, is on a quest to play disc golf course in every sate in the country. He is currently trying to complete some of the last remaining states on his list, all of which are in NEFAland.
On Tuesday, New York was chequed off when he played DUBZ at Warwick Town Park in Warwick, NY. On Wednesday, Connecticut was crossed of his list when he played Page Park in Bristol and Wickham Park in Manchester.
On Thursday, he plans to head to New Hampshire and play Pinnacle Disc Golf Course in Newport. He then plans to head to Vermont and play Randolph White River Disc Golf Course followed by catching Thursday Night Triples at Center Chains in Waterbury.
On Friday 8/27 he will head to Maine - courses are TBD.
On Saturday 8/28 he will head to Massachusetts - courses are TBD.
On Sunday 8/29 he plans to hit little Rhode Island's Ninigret Park in Charlestown where he'll be at home on a former military base before heading back through Connecticut to complete his New England Loop.
If you are available to meet up with Larry and show him around your course, you may call him at 209.564.7301. As more information about the specific courses Larry will hit becomes available, they will be posted on this thread. More information about Larry can be found in this Vandenberg Air Force Base
article.
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