Volume 2 Issue 2
February , 2004
If you have news that you would like in the next AADGC Flyer, let me know. Check out www.aadgc.com for more details on any of the stories below.
NEW 2004 AADGC MEMBERS
Please welcome the newest 2004 AADGC members:
Andrew Voss
Barry Schultz
Candace Malliett
Chris Olinger
Christopher Klich
Dane Miller
Dave Van De Loo
Drew Goffard
Gary Baris
Jay Joseph
Jeremy Skenandore
John Dorn
Scott Rholoff
Scott Voss
Simon Skenandore
Tom Jenkins
JANUARY's AADGC FLYER IS POSTED ONLINE
As a reminder, the aadgc flyer (newsletter) will be emailed to aadgc members only starting this month. It will be posted online a month later.
TERRY MILLER GETS SPONSORED BY DISCRAFT
Our own Terry Miller has received a sponsorship offer from Discraft Discs. After a great 2003 year and cashing in the Worlds, Terry has proven himself to be a very competitive player country wide. Way to go Terry!
WORLD CHAMPION JOINS THE AADGC
Barry Schultz, Current World Champion and Current US Champion has joined the AADGC. You can see his profile online. Barry is from Sheboygan Wisconsin and currently resides in Stevens Point. As a True, Professional Disc Golfer (Doing it for a living), Barry travels a lot, going from tournament to tournament. Barry has agreed to help out with the Wisconsin Junior Disc Golf Championships with some merchandise. He was quite the Juniors Player himself back in the day.
WISCONSIN JUNIOR DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS (WJDGC) UPDATE
Sponsors are coming in: Title Sponsors include Gateway Disc Sports, AADGC, and Flying Fortress Disc Golf. Gateway has promised a disc to each participant and Flying Fortress is giving a t-shirt to any pre-registered player before April 15th and $4 coupon to all participants. Supporting sponsors to date are Stout Disc Golf Club, Charis Discs, Discovering the World, Barry Schultz, and Lifetime Disc Sports. Registration is limited to 90 players only. 87 spots left. I am going to all the area schools to post info. Some are putting it in their newsletter. It should fill up with a $10 entry and a $25 player's package plus payout down to 50% of the players. This event should definately help Juniors get into organized disc golf. We have two volunteers so far. If you would like to help, let me know. If you know businesses that would like to sponsor the event, have them fill out the sponsor form.
WJDGC Home page
Registration form
Sponsorship form
Volunteers Page
PDGA Discussion
CLUB RATING UPDATE
The PDGA is excited and may add it to the affiliate club program
http://www.aadgc.com/clubrating.html
WINTER/SPRING LEAGUE ANYONE?
Anyone out there that wants to start a league before the summer ones start? Even if it's 4 weeks. Sundays at 10:00 at O'hauser seem to work pretty well, but you can choose whatever you want as the coordinator. Let me know and I'll put it on the website.
ONLINE MEETING AND DISCUSSION BOARD IS IN FULL EFFECT
We have chosen to use the PDGA discussion board for our members to discuss AADGC related topics. Ours is located in the Affiliate Clubs Section and wouldn't you know it, ours is first because of the alphabetical listing. This discussion board allows you to get email notification from new posts and replys to posts. Now being updated on the latest disc golf news in the valley is just an email away.
Here is how to start:
First, you need to set yourself up as a new user.
You'll then get sent an email for verification.
Once you've activated your account you can login with your user name and password
Now you can edit your profile and start posting and replying to messages
REMEMBER: If you want email notification, you need to make the messages part of your favorites and change your preferences in your main configuration.
AADGC IS NOW AN AFFILIATE CLUB
This means that all PDGA members of the AADGC can take the officials test for free.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
AADGC MEMBERS WIN THE MILWAUKEE ICE BOWL
If you had told AADGC members Mike Schwieger and Terry Miller that it was below zero at the Milwaukee Ice Bowl, they would have laughed at you. They would have said it felt more like 85 degrees and continually getting warmer. Was there a heat wave coming through or was it just their game that was on fire?
After a disappointing playoff loss from last year, Mike and Terry came back to “The Real Ice Bowl 16” with something to prove. Their –19 under par from the long tees was a fun round that was bogey free and filled with plenty of great shots. They both had their stretch of holes in which one or the other was ‘on’ and whenever Terry would miss a putt, Mike would be there to clean it up. The good thing was they rarely needed to putt from outside 15 feet. Although the results cannot be official due to the fact that it was doubles, it looks as if their round would have rated at least as a 1060 in the PDGA ratings system. Overall, they both felt they contributed evenly to what later was declared an Ice Bowl record score for the 24-hole layout.
With a 5-stroke lead going into the second round, there was already some anticipation of taking home the title. The same title that slipped through their hands as Terry missed a short putt on the first playoff hole last year.. Remembering that they had to stay calm and still ‘play their game’ in alternate shot, they came out on fire to start the second round. Deucing 4 of the first 6 holes quickly increased their lead to 9 and they knew they were headed in the right direction. Unfortunately, they went through a stretch of holes picking up a few bogeys and eventually found themselves barely under par. Terry and Mike managed to deuce 3 of the last 5 holes, which was good enough for a 4 under par and a 2 stroke Ice Bowl victory.
Although Terry had to leave immediately to attend his brother’s wedding reception, Mike was there to accept plenty of congratulatory pats on the back. Yes, you read that correctly, Terry skipped his stepbrother’s wedding so that he could play in the Ice Bowl. (These guys are definitely dedicated to the game) Besides being great friends and traveling buddies, these two golfers now share the elusive title of Ice Bowl Champions. Congratulations.
Complete Miwaukee Ice Bowl Results
PLAYING TIP OF THE MONTH
Putting by Ken Climo 11 time World Champion
As much as I enjoy throwing drives under the pin, putting is a big part of my success. I contribute 25% on my total game to putting. When I first started playing, I practiced 100 putts at the course every day before I even thought about playing. And there was a time when I was up to a couple hundred putts a day. There is no substitution for this type of repetition for muscle memory.
More tips from Ken Climo on putting
AADGC DOES WELL AT THE CRACKED PLASTIC CLASSIC
AADGC members, Terry Miller and Chris Olinger represented well this past weekend at the wintery B-Tier, Cracked Plastic Classic. The tournament was held in Kalamazoo, Michigan which is about a 6 hour drive from Appleton. Terry was tied for the lead after the first round but Pit Vital of Indiana played a solid second round to secure the victory. Chris moved from being tied for fourth place to move solely into his third place finish. Both players seem to have this course dialed in as Terry has one 3 different sanctioned events there and Chris has now finished in 2nd and 3rd place in his two visits.
FIRST GREEN BAY ICE BOWL
As a seasonal disc golfer, I decided to venture out into the cold one time and compete in the first Green Bay Ice Bowl. The snow drifts were over2 feet high and cold, but it was a blast. The Tournament Headquarters was stationed at the Townline Sports Bar down the street from Pinecrest Disc Golf Course. 10 AADGC members competed out of 24 competitors. 1st place open were Terry Miller, Team Discraft, and Mike Schwieger, Team Flying Fortress. AADGC member, John Dorn and Kevin Rennock won the masters. The story even made the Green Bay Paper. The event was hosted by John Dorn and sponsored in part by Throwing Art, AADGC, Flying Fortress, and Townline Sports Bar.
John Dorn, TD writes:
MUCHO thanks to Tom Jenkins for all his hard work on the Pinecrest course. Thanks to Tom, Scooter, Kevin, Simon & Jeremy, Ken Kreie and well, just about everyone who showed up helped in some way. Steve Nichols brought a big BOX of good for Paul's Pantry! THANKS! Every disc enthusiast in the World should be lucky enough to work with a P&R director like Marianne Pigeon. She has been unwavering in her support and efforts to build a quality disc golf course in her town! Dave at the Townline Sports Bar for the absolutely PERFECT facility. We'll see YOU next year! Mr. Gary Barris with the GIANT orange cones. What a great touch for the temp. holes in the woods with all that snow! Thank you all! I hope everyone involved had a great time! I'll see you on courses! It's going to be a Fantastic year for disc golf in Wisconsin. Also stay tuned to www.throwingart.com for lots of NEW disc related content this year. Watch for 2004 Worlds Hot Stamps and some brand new stuff from MACEMAN!
PARTICULARS
1 great day for winter golf
1 newpaper reporter
1st ever Ice Bowl - Green Bay
1st event held at Pinecrest disc golf course
18 holes best shot
18 holes alternate shot
24 players
25 degrees
10 mph winds
18" of snow with drifts up to 2 1/2 feet
zero aces
3 pair of goggles
1 20 gallon barrel full of food items for Paul's Food Pantry of Green Bay
$50 for Paul's Food Pantry
$88 for the Pinecrest Disc golf fund
SCORES
Pro
Terry (T-Dogg) Miller/Mike Schweiger (44 50 94)
Steve Held/Chris Olinger (48 48 96)
Scott (Scooter) Rohloff/Dane ($) Miller (50 51 101)
(Pin High) Ken Kreie/Johnny VanDuerzen (50 53 103)
Jeremy Skenendore/Simon Skenendore (52 55 107)
Pro Masters
John (Advanced 2 Long) Dorn/Kevin Rennock (47 55 102)
Tom (Daddy J) Jenkins/Eric Paulson ( 49 54 103)
Jim Simpson/Pete Hoover (54 57 111)
Steve Nichols/Paul Grosstueck (58 61 119)
Advanced
Pat (PSat) Sattler/Sean (Rivers) Pitts (52 56 108)
Shawn Bolchen/Jim Locke (54 56 110)
Jeremiah Grosstueck/Ben Mason (55 56 111)
WISCONSIN EVENTS ARE NOW SCHEDULED
MORE UPCOMING WISCONSIN EVENTS
FANTASY DISC GOLF LEAGUE STARTS
Its easy to get started in the fantasy disc golf league that Johnny V. set up. The site is very user friendly and allows you to research the players you choose. AND IT"S FREE.
Get started
Discussion
MEET AND GREET AADGC MEMBER TOM JENKINS
When and How did you get started in Disc Golf?
It all started by playing catch with a Frisbee in high school. I loved playing catch and making trick throws and catches. Once I went off to college at UW Stout, I continued this past time as often as possible. Some other enthusiasts saw me playing and asked me to come and join them when they played with some other buddies on a different part of campus. It eventually graduated into attending my first competition at the WI state overalls in 1978, where I competed in all events including golf, at Vollrath park in Sheboygan.
What have you learned in your experience in the sport?
I think the biggest thing I have learned from competition is how to focus and channel my energy . You cannot change what just happened. Take a deep breath and plan for the next shot.
How has the game changed over the years?
Disc technology. I started playing with a masters Frisbee. After that the disc of choice for golf was the world class 119 gram disc or the world class 141 gram disc. After that the midnight flyers became prevalent. Then the beveled edge disc came out, Innova Eagle, and technology just took off after that. Throwing 300 feet used to be a major accomplishment. Now if you can't throw that far you can't compete.
Which players do you respect?
It would be easy to say I respect players that can throw far and put up really good scores. Of course I respect those players and others that try and take this game farther. But the players I respect the most are those that keep their composure when things don't go their way. If they miss a big putt or shank a drive, they don't kick their bag or rant and rave. They concentrate on the next shot and forget about the last one. To improve we all need to learn from our mistakes and have a short memory.
Who has helped you most with your game?
Without a doubt that would be John Terlap. When he lived in the valley we practiced together, traveled together, threw in fields, and talked about the mental approach to disc golf competition. He helped me go from an advanced player to a consistent professional. He helped me with the mechanics of throwing but the biggest thing for me to take the next step was the mental game. It is a crucial part of being competitive in this sport and being successful.
What are the strengths in your game?
I would say that my putting and driving give me an advantage in my division, pro masters. And again my mental game helps me tremendously. We all have bad shots or holes but being able to forget those mistakes, helps me finish in the money at most of the events I enter.
What are your favorite courses?
That is a hard question to answer. I have played over 80 courses in 18 states and in Europe. It is difficult to choose between them because they all have their own character. I still get butterflies in my stomach when I drive into the parking lot of a course I am about to play for the first time. But if I had to choose I would say Sandy Point because of the atmosphere around the course and the property. The course is very challenging and makes you throw straight. I have also had a lot of success in tournaments there. I would say 2 other courses take a close second, Heistand and Elver in Madison.
What's in your bag?
Putter: Omega 1.2 175 gr My favorite putter and not available anymore. I am always looking to buy more.
Omega 1.2 153 gr long putts and tough out shots from the swag
Omega 1.2 P&A
Mid range: 4-6 rocs in various stages of stability, depending on the course
Drivers: CE Viking 166 gr
CE Barry Beast 169 gr
CE Valkyrie 1st run 169 gr my main driver
CE Valkyrie 162 gr
CE Eagle 1st run 164 gr
CE Firebird FL 1st run 171 gr great headwind driver
CE Firebird F 196 gr very stable
Proto valkyrie 171 gr beat up and a great straight flyer
SE Leopard 175 gr great slow turn over disc
Epic (2) I have been able to get these things to fly 500 ft. on occasion with an overhand thumber. I am still working on understanding them and what they will do in certain situations.
Banshee 147 gr overhand thumber disc. The lighter weight puts less pressure on my shoulder.
What's your favorite tournament ?
My favorite tourney has always been the Midwest team tourney at Sandy Point. Going up there and playing with all of those top notch touring players is a real honor and just being there just to play golf in the Northwood's is very cool.
What was your proudest moment playing? (ie. Biggest Win)
Without a doubt my proudest moment competing was my second place finish at '98 am worlds held here in the Fox Valley. I worked on getting that tourney here for over 2 years and being able to play in it and almost be the "world champ" was very special. I lost by 2 strokes but had a great week regardless. I turned pro at the next tournament I played in after that and never looked back.
What do you do outside of disc golf?
I am married, 20+ years so far and counting, with 3 teenage children. My oldest will be going to college next year. I recently retired from playing fast pitch softball after 20 years. I was a catcher. That is where I developed a strong overhand throw. I also retired from ice hockey after playing 25 years. I got 2 concussions within a 2 week period and the doctors told me to quit. I also coach youth baseball. I am an engineer by profession.
What do you see happening in the Appleton Area in the Future?
Disc golf in the Fox Valley is very strong thanks in part to the many people that helped get courses in the ground, run leagues, organize clubs, hold clinics, and just generally promote this great life time sport. The Telulah course is in trouble because of the heavy use and lack of maintenance in its short life. But golf will continue because of all the players and supporters that want it to stay. The Park and Rec. commission has promised that disc golf will stay at Telulah but it may be cut to a 9 hole course.
What are your goals for disc golf? - both personal and for the sport.
My personal goal is to be the state champion of the Wisconsin tour. I have taken 2 consecutive 3rd places. I also hope to make the first cut at my first pro worlds this coming August. My goal for the sport has already been realized, to a certain degree. I have always strived to get more quality course in the ground by meeting with parks dept. people and designing courses. I usually have 1 or 2 course projects in the works at all times. I would love to hold an am worlds here again in the Fox Valley.
What's one thing you would change about the sport if you could?
I wish disc golf was more "main stream". Meaning it was more accepted by the public. It is becoming more understood and acknowledged by most but we still have a long way to go. I would love to see competitions between schools like football, baseball, etc. I sincerely believe I will see this someday.
What's your favorite thing about the sport of disc golf?
There are many things about disc golf that I enjoy; a walk in the park, the feeling of throwing that disc exactly where I wanted it to go, the friendly competition, the camaraderie of friends while playing, and meeting new people at a course. But the best part of disc golf for me is seeing a young kids riding his or her bike to a course with their one disc to enjoy this sport. That always gives me a warm feeling inside!
TRANSITIONS
Send your changes in your life (ie. Marriages, engagements, births, graduations, accomplishments, etc.)
END OF THE YEAR BANQUET
Start thinking about an end of the year banquet. This would be a dinner and awards for the 2004 year. We need to brainstorm an agenda. Here are my prelimanry thoughts on the agenda: I'm interested in your thoughts.
A banquet in Jan or Feb of 2005. Discussion on the Banquet
Have a tournament during the day and banquet in the evening:
Bring dates
Invite Sponsors
Invite Key Players (Parks Department)
Awards
Player of the Year
Appleton Area Hall of Fame Induction
Rookie of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Sportsman Award
Sponsor of the Year
15 Minute Video Recap of the year
Putting Contest
A Bar
Guest Speaker
MEMBER PROFILE IS NOW SUBMITTABLE
After figuring out some HTML code, AADGC members can now submit their profile. This is another way for us to get to know the other members. If you haven't filled your's out yet, go to http://www.aadgc.com/profile.html and send a picture via email. Fill out as much or as little info as you want to share.
Recent Profiles:
Barry Schultz
Chris Locke
Christopher Klich
Drew Goffard
Gary Baris
Jay Joseph
Ken Kreie
Parker Kreie
Scott Jacobson
NEWS STORIES NEEDED
If you have a newstory idea for the AADGC Flyer or if you would like to see something else in your monthly flyer, let me know. I need writers for the following for next time:
- Metro Milwaukee Fundraiser
Thanks to Tom Jenkins and Terry Miller for their help with this issue
THANKS AGAIN TO OUR SPONSORS
Listed on the right.