Contrary to popular speculation, San Diego Aces bag tags #1 and #2 are not sealed away in an airtight vault. In “random” happenstance, Micah Dorius (who earned tag #1 with his win at the 2010 Course Championship) ran into the ever-youthful Dave Butcher early Monday morning at Morley Field. The crowd (of 5) gasped as the prestigious black tags seemingly levitated into the air above the challengers bags. In a fun early morning round, Micah defended #1 and Dave kept #2. All is well with the world.
New Morley Field Survey
Posted in Polls with tags Polls, survey on November 6, 2009 by morleyfieldsdOnce a month (or so) we will be posting a new disc golf / Morley Field related poll on this site. The survey will always be located near the bottom of the main page on the right hand side. This months poll is on the most popular putters. Go vote now!
A link to previous surveys is available to see at http://answers.polldaddy.com/morleyfieldsd/.
If you have an idea for a poll question, let us know, maybe we’ll use it.
“Grinders” To Begin For Team San Diego
Posted in Tournament with tags team san diego on November 5, 2009 by morleyfieldsdThe recent Course Championship holds additional importance for the role it plays in earning players a spot on the San Diego Team for the Southwestern Team Championship Tournament, held every December at Morley. Qualifying for the team so far, based on their performance in the Course Championship Tournament or monthly tournaments are the following players: Micah Dorius, Chris Vilmorin, Carlo Pelg and George Spracklin in the Open division; Dave Devine, Snapper Pierson and Mike Slonim in the Masters and Grandmasters Division, and Emily Hardy for the Women’s Division. The three remaining Open spots and one remaining Masters spots will be filled through a series of head-to-head elimination matches, referred to affectionately as “the grinder.” Players competing in the grinder are expected 
to include: Josh Damron, Josh Egbert, Angel Garcia, Mark Jarvis, Mike Lust, Kevin Gomez, Jeremiah, Willie Lister, Alex Torriente, Luke, Aubrey Daniels and Donny Olow for the Open spots. The last Masters spot will be up for grabs by John Heaton, CVK, Jeff Nichols, Kent La Gree or Greg Olsen.
to include: Josh Damron, Josh Egbert, Angel Garcia, Mark Jarvis, Mike Lust, Kevin Gomez, Jeremiah, Willie Lister, Alex Torriente, Luke, Aubrey Daniels and Donny Olow for the Open spots. The last Masters spot will be up for grabs by John Heaton, CVK, Jeff Nichols, Kent La Gree or Greg Olsen.2009 Course Championship Results
Posted in Tournament on November 2, 2009 by morleyfieldsd| Place | OPEN | Total | ||||||
| 1 | Micah Dorius | -32 (-36) | ||||||
| 2 | Chris Vilmorin | -25 (-31) | ||||||
| 3 | George Spracklin | -21 (-25) |
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| 4 | Josh Damron | -19 (-23) | ||||||
| 5 | Carlo Pelg | -17 | ||||||
| 6 | Luke Christenson | -16 | ||||||
| 7 | Josh Egbert | -15 | ||||||
| 8 | Mike Slonim | -14 | ||||||
| T9 | John Heaton | -12 | ||||||
| T9 | Angel Garcia | -12 | ||||||
| 11 | Mike Lust | -10 | ||||||
| T12 | Kevin Gomez | -9 | ||||||
| T12 | CVK | -9 | ||||||
| 14 | D-Unit Daniels | -8 | ||||||
| 15 | Alex T. | -6 | ||||||
| T16 | Greg Olsen | -5 | ||||||
| T16 | Jeff Nichols | -5 | ||||||
| 18 | Chuck D | -6 | ||||||
| 19 | Chris Hanau | 6 | ||||||
| D-Nice | DNF | |||||||
| Ed Speakman | DNF | |||||||
| Place | AMATEUR | Total | ||||||
| 1 | Jeremiah May | -17 | ||||||
| T2 | Danny Zwolenski | -9 | ||||||
| T2 | Tim Hanau | -9 | ||||||
| 4 | Aaron Van Matre | -6 | ||||||
| 5 | Brendan Sage | -5 | ||||||
| 6 | Jason Edmisson | -1 | ||||||
| T7 | Patrick Paramore | 0 | ||||||
| T7 | Tracy Crowder | 0 | ||||||
| T9 | Thomas Wheeler | 1 | ||||||
| T9 | Garret Burk | 1 | ||||||
| T9 | Jason Rhyme | 1 | ||||||
| 12 | Brandon Coates | 2 | ||||||
| 13 | David Fukami | 3 | ||||||
| T14 | John Arce | 4 | ||||||
| T14 | Jeff Delgado | 4 | ||||||
| T14 | Mike Ballestas | 4 | ||||||
| 17 | Mario Traba | 6 | ||||||
| 18 | Dale Chambless | 7 | ||||||
| 19 | Brooks Loro | 9 | ||||||
| T20 | Erik Mulhorn | 10 | ||||||
| T20 | Mason Hamilton | 10 | ||||||
| T20 | Clark Jackson | 10 | ||||||
| T20 | Mark Hawking | 10 | ||||||
| T20 | Jeff Brown | 10 | ||||||
| 25 | Joshua Hesser | 11 | ||||||
| T26 | Todd Fletcher | 18 | ||||||
| T26 | RJ Dela Cruz | 18 | ||||||
| 28 | Neal Mackay | 26 | ||||||
| Casey Sowa | DNF | |||||||
| Robert Colgrove | DNF | |||||||
| Kyle D. | DNF | |||||||
| Danny I. | DNF | |||||||
| Place | WOMEN OPEN | Total | ||||||
| 1 | Emily Hardy | 18 | ||||||
| 2 | Rianne S. | 25 | ||||||
| 3 | Allison Wylot | 32 | ||||||
| 4 | Michelle Chambless | 46 | ||||||
| Rita Nash | DNF |
Chris Vilmoran aced hole 2 in the finals. This makes the 2nd year in a row we had an ace in the final 9. The setup in the second round on Saturday was as tough as it gets a Morley. All long pin positions and all long pads with 2 pin positions never seen in regular play (hole 6 on street and hole 12 back right). No player went bogey free on second course. Mike Slonim (top finishing master age player) had only 1 bogey though. Micah had best score in each round -12,-6,-14 and -4 in final 9.
Taking It A Little Too Far?
Posted in In The News, Useless Information, Video with tags Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Steady Ed Headrick on October 27, 2009 by morleyfieldsdWith all do respect to the “Father of Disc Golf” (“Steady” Ed Headrick), we submit this video which feels more appropriate in a Twilight Zone episode than Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.
In case this seems like a good idea to you, you can purchase his “memorial” discs here
Morley Course Championship 2009
Posted in Tournament on October 25, 2009 by morleyfieldsd
Saturday, Oct 31st
& Sunday, Nov 1st
3 Rounds
3 different course layouts!
Course is closed to the public during this tournament!
Open – $50
Amateur – $40
Women – $25
Entry fee does not include daily play band
Player’s package includes Dry-Tek shirt.
Trophies for 1st place Open, Amateur and Women.
Payback 100%
Open Payback – 33% of field
Women’s Payback – 50% of field
Amateur Payback shop credit – 40% of field
The top three Open Division finishers automatically qualify for the team as well as top Master Division finisher. The winner of the Amateur Division is eligible to try out for the team in the match play grinder.
Limited to 95 total players, Entries taken on day of tourney will have $10 surcharge.
Bag Tag Melee Results
Posted in SD Aces on October 25, 2009 by morleyfieldsd
17 SD Aces members showed up early Sunday morning ready to put their tags on the line, with Angel Garcia bringing in the low tag #16. It was a perfect day to play disc golf with clear skies, no wind, and warm Socal weather. While the Chargers were on TV running over the Chiefs, the course opened up and lines were very short allowing a steady pace round. It was Mike B. who ended up shooting an impressive -10, taking the Winner spot and selecting a custom stamped 2009 Sun Valley Star Boss from the grab bag prizes donated to the Aces by its members. Grace Rivas, San Diego Aces newest member, signed up this morning for a 2009 membership to play in the challenge and ending up winning a custom Tie-Dye stamped 2009 End of the Trail Classic Avenger SS from the $1 raffle. What a great reward for becoming a member!
Player Score Tag In Tag Out
Mike B. -10 244 16
Jason -6 93 48
Chris McCoy -3 98 85
Brendon Wear -3 163 93
Aaron V. -3 360 98
Sage -2 121 121
RJ -2 224 123
J Bird D -1 85 163
Hawk -1 262 167
Patrick P. 1 257 208
Utah 2 228 224
Shooter 3 123 228
Pete R. 5 48 244
Mike Holmes 5 167 257
Steve Roberts 7 208 262
Grace R. 7 359 359
Angel DNF 16 360
Morley Player Profile: Emily Hardy
Posted in Player Profiles on October 20, 2009 by morleyfieldsd
Emily Hardy
PDGA# 26129
Division Open Women
Sponsor: Baskethead Disc Golf
Began Playing Disc Golf:
I played competitive Ultimate frisbee for about 8 years before I discovered disc golf. I moved up to Lake Tahoe in 2001 for the winter season, and there was no ultimate team at the time. So I decided to try disc golf. I showed up by myself at the Zephyr Cove course with one disc, no map, and no clue about how to play. Lucky for me, some locals rolled up and kindly offered for me to join them. I’m so glad I did! Started playing tournaments in 2005.
First Disc:
It was a tie dye Stratus, which I still have. It’s so beat that its even understable at the Mountain High course.
Favorite Hole at Morley:
7, because there are no “gimme” birdie positions on this hole.
Morley Field Aces:
3: 14 C (star starfire), 15 C (my first ace ever- z predator), 16 A (x comet).
Favorite Disc:
The Z Buzzz is the best! You can throw it hard, it’s fast, and it’s stable. If I could only play with one disc, the Buzzz would be it.
Favorite Drivers:
Predator for overstable/windy conditions, Rogue for distance
Favorite Midranges:
Buzzz, Comet
Favorite Putter:
FLX Challenger–only the goldie will do!
In My Bag:
not a whole lot– mastering a few discs is easier than lugging around 20!
FLX Challenger
Z Buzzz
Y Comet
2-3 Rogues (various stability)
Z Predator
Pro Destroyer
Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley):
07 Worlds, 2nd in Mixed Doubles
06 & 07 So Cal Championships, 1st, Pro Women
06, U.S. Women’s Championships, 8th, Pro Women
07, Golden State Classic, 3rd, Pro Women
Favorite Disc Golf Website:
discgolfersr.us It’s like Facebook, but just for disc golf.
Favorite Pro Player:
Valerie Jenkins– She’s the top woman player in the world! She can throw it a mile and putt, too. Val is also really humble and friendly with everybody she plays with. Val is great role model for younger players and an awesome ambassador for disc golf.
Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
Go out to a field and practice. Too many new players just go to Morley and think they’ll get better automatically. If you want to best, fastest way to improve, get out to a park. Pick a particular skill that you want to work on, such as your grip, follow through, or keeping the disc low. Bring all of your discs and focus on just that skill. You don’t have to worry about errant shots or taking too long. You’ll see your game improve dramatically!
