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Morley Player Profile: Glenn Swanson

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on May 14, 2013 by morleyfieldsd

Name: Glenn Swanson

PDGA#: n/a

Division: Pro. But only by default. I learn more by getting beat down by the prosfacebook_632337114

Began Playing Disc Golf: tender age of ten (officially; I’m sure my dad took me out before then) I have a picture of myself throwing on hole 8 and it has a 1993 date on the back.

First Disc: The Viper. I loved that thing. My dad let me use it because it was already beat to mush

Favorite Hole at Morley (and why?): 7 long.  Being a lefty with a little power, I’m able to ride the valley and give myself an opportunity for birdie sometimes. Also I love to watch righties fumble with all the discs In their bag because they cant figure out the best line to the basket.

Morley Field Aces: 4c, 8b w/snapper, 11a, 13c twice, 15a

Favorite Disc (and why?): my 150g esp flick. I know that when I throw that disc it will be two things: fast and entertaining.

Favorite Driver (and why?): my boss.  It’s fast, stable, predictable, and when thrown properly, will go as far as I need it to.

Favorite Midrange (and why?): my Crystal z Buzz. Tacky, easy to grip, and easy to control. Even for a bum like me.

Favorite Putter (and why?): JK pro-x. Soft, stable, and seems to like the chains if and when it hits ‘em. I’ve got a moldy Orange one I throw to this day.. ..maybe it’s time for a new one.  Maybe.

In My Bag: mostly max weight: star boss, champ destroyer, esp flick, first run nuke, Buzz, 12x firebird for long overhands, nuke os for forehand, star Roc for my less stable endeavors, also a second or third run ce valkyrie for my long and straight drives

Tourney Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley): 3rd @ monthly (open), 1st @ monthly (adv), 2nd @ spring fling(ma1), I think I finished 4th or 5th at an ace race too if that counts :)

Favorite Disc Golf Website: probably my new-found love dollar disc golf auctions on Facebook. There’s a lot of great plastic and some very knowledgeable folks.  My fiance gets mad at me because I’m on it all night.

Favorite Pro Player:  not really sure on that one

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: find a friend and play as much as you can. Pick the brains of those around the pro shop. Also, don’t go for so many putts outside your comfort zone. I see a lot of scores inflate because people are trying to sink 60 footers instead of taking par.  Those birds will come in due time.

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Morley Player Profile: Garrett Tapken

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on November 15, 2012 by morleyfieldsd

Garrett Tapken
PDGA#: 48873
Division: Open

Began Playing Disc Golf: First round was in 2006ish and played only a couple times that year. I played very sporadically until 2011 when I played my first tournament up at Goat Hill.

First Disc: 4x champ Valkyrie. Still have it in the bag as a utility disc.

Favorite Hole at Morley: 19 long. Requires a good mix of power and accuracy. It was way more tough when that big tree was still standing.

Morley Field Aces: 5c, 15 on the pyramid, 19 long

Favorite Disc: My bright yellow 11x firebird. A disc I can lay into, no matter what the conditions are like, and know exactly where it’s going to go.

Favorite Driver: 11x firebird- There isn’t a more reliable trust worthy disc out there. Stable as EFFFFF

Favorite Midrange:  Z Buzzz. Can be used for anything from a 200ft fan grip to a 400ft crush Read more »

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Morley Player Profile: Magnus Petersen

Posted in Player Profiles on November 11, 2012 by morleyfieldsd

Magnus Petersen
“V-Mag” “Thor” “Von Magnuson”
PDGA#: 30076
Division: Open

Began Playing Disc Golf: The art of throwing the Frisbee was passed down to me by my father at a young age, but it was not until the early 2000’s that I established my passion for disc golf.

First Disc: Discraft XL

Favorite Hole at Morley : 10 when it all the way down by 13’s tee pad, because it’s ecstatically beautiful and challenging hole at the same time.

Morley Field Aces: ☹

Favorite Disc: Roc N Roll all day baby! It’s a multipurpose disc that can be utilized in any situation, therefore manifesting itself as the greatest disc ever made.

Favorite Driver : Tee-Birds for accuracy and Destroyers for big D.

Favorite Midrange: KC ROC (See favorite disc.)

Favorite Putter: KC AVIAR. It bangs chain hard, has a predictable flight and feels great in my hand.

In My Bag: Destroyer, Tee-Bird, Firebird, Roc and Aviar.

Tourney Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley):
Top10 @ European Disc Golf Championships
4 Place @ The British Open
and back to back Oslo Disc Golf Marathon Champ!

Favorite Disc Golf Website: Shout-out to my Norwegian Frisbee homies @ Frisbeegolf.no!

Favorite Pro Player: The Champ… (Climo) the one and only!

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: There is an old Frisbee saying that has been passed down from generation to generation and it goes as follows; “The Most Fun Wins”!!

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Morley Player Profile: Grace Rivas

Posted in Player Profiles on August 29, 2012 by morleyfieldsd

Name: Grace Rivas

Started playing Disc Golf: I started playing the winter of 2003, a friend of mine introduced me to the game, I remember asking him “what the #$@% is disc golf, after the first round I knew this was the sport for me, no coaches, no teamates, just me and the course, I like to say that I did not find disc golf, disc golf found me, and I love it!

My First Disc: a 180g 3 flyer! it was heavy as a brick, got my first ace with it!!!

Favorite hole at Morley: my favorite hole has to be 10 long, when it’s all the way to the back, for some odd reason I can play this hole well, (most of the time, hahaha) it probably helps to be a left handed too.

Favorite Disc:  it has to be the sidewinder, I can throw the son of a gun well and it get’s the job done most of the time, star plastic of course, that’s why I am sidewinder Grace!!! It’s a sexy disc too.

Favorite Midrange: The DGA Squall, because I just learned how to trow it, it’s great for those right hand holes, great turn over disc, also a sexy one,

Favorite Putter: It has to be the Innova Rhyno, I love the high lip it’s got!

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Morley Player Profile: Bill Richards

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on September 13, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Bill Richards
Nicknames: “Boomer Bill” and “Mr. Putter” (not because I make them)
PDGA#: 11016
Division: Pro Legends in 2011 (I will be 69 yrs. old)

Began Playing Disc Golf:
I started playing around 1993 or 94.  I played tournament racquetball for 20 years and the younger guys were starting to pound me.  I have two sons that when I played them in racquetball I didn’t let up much.  They found disc golf and played for about a year before  inviting me to play.  They did not let up. The first round I threw 28 over.  But, what I found was a sport that converted over very well from racquetball and was played in age brackets.  I was off and running.

First Disc:
167 Panther (Still have it.)

Favorite Hole at Morley:
16 in the long position. (big an-hyser)

Favorite Story:
Consistency is everything!  I was playing hole one in the C position at Morley Field.  I threw a hyser over the top of the trees on the right and stuck the disc in the very top branch of the tallest tree.  I just said forget about it and kept playing.  When I was up on hole one to start the second round, I threw the same hyser shot.  I knocked my stuck disc out of the top of the tree.

Morley Field Aces:
30 +

Favorite Disc:
2nd run candy Valkyrie

Favorite Drivers:
150 R-Pro Boss

Favorite Midranges:
San Marino Roc

Favorite Putter:
R-Pro Cro

In My Bag:
I carry 40 or 50 disks in my trunk + what’s in my bag. My bag changes depending on the course I am playing.  I have several of the same model and weight discs that go in and out of my bag. This gives me good disc rotation and makes it less traumatic when I lose a disc.  At this time my bag contains:

168 JK PRO Aviar – X putter — I use this for approaching and putting in the wind. If I was in Las Vegas and in the real bad wind, I would use my ROC to putt with.
175 R-Pro Cro – Very straight and sticky putter (I know it’s a midrange, but it’s a great putter).
150 R-Pro Boss – This is an old beat up disc I have to give a big hyser to when I throw it.  This is my longest driver with the wind.  It has a beautiful S flight.
153 Champion Valkyrie – Not as long in distance, but a much more accurate driver.  I use this with the wind when I have little room for error.
167 Champion Valkyrie – This is one of the first flat top Valkyrie’s.  Into moderate wind this is fairly straight.
172 Star Destroyer (2007 Gentlemen’s Club Disc) – This is beat up and fairly straight and long for a Destroyer.
170 Champion Destroyer (Fling XI Tournament Disc) – Awesome into the wind long driver.
174 KC Pro TeeBird – Medium to long approach Hyser.
180 San Marino ROC – Straight approach.  Great for a World’s type course where you are throwing through trees, narrow fairways or mandatory’s.
172 Special Edition Leopard – Long and short left breaking roller. 
178 Stingray – Older flat top.  Long right breaking roller.  A secret shot to get through tough, tight or narrow fairways is to hyser a Stingray low and straight and it will go straight for a100 to 150 feet.
180 Stingray – A short right roller. Perfect for an easy birdie on Morley hole one in the short  position.  I buy these from Snapper out of the rental inventory.  The more beat up the better.

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley):
1996 WFDF Pro Senior Grand Master World Champion – 2002 PDGA Pro Senior Grand Master World Doubles Champion – I have played in the last 8 PDGA Pro Senior Grand Master World Championships, highest finish 3rd – Held the World Pro Senior Grand Master distance record, longest 413 ft. – 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2004 So Cal Senior Grand Master Series Champion 

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
PDGA, Aces and Morley Field

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
First thought – Practice, Practice and Practice.  Second thought –When you let up, the disc will fly further.  You will understand when you do it.  Don’t over throw.  Third thought – As you throw most discs will get beat up and change.  Understand they are changing and change your throw with them.  You will find some of your older discs to be your best discs.

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Morley Player Profile: Brian Vallance

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on July 16, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Brian Vallance
Nickname: BV
Division: Intermediate

Began Playing Disc Golf:
About 6 years ago my little brother introduced me to the sport…soon after I was hooked,but it was’nt till I arrived at morley that my addiction for the sport grew. I will always consider morley field my home course!

Favorite Hole At Morley:
This is a thoughy!….#6 is prob my fav. it is an up hill shot with a variety of throwing options….either straight up, big hyzer or a clean anhyzer.

First Disc:
ROC!….I LOVE IT!

Morley Field Aces:
13-g was the first with a surge flx max weight…2nd ace was with an xd putter on hole 2-c…and the 3rd was with my trusty r-pro roc 2-e

Favorite Disc:
R-PRO ROC!…IT’S THE BEST

Favorite Driver:
champion wraith…just like my roc it does what I want it to

Favorite Midrange:
any ROC…see above for reason..

Favorite Putter:
xd hands down…you can hyzer it, roll it,anhyzer it!

In My Bag:
WHAT’S IN MY BAG:
1) XD 175 ( ACE HOLE 2)
2) 2-175 GRAM XD PUTTER’S
3) 175 R-PRO ROC (ACE HOLE 2)
4) 160 BOTTOM STAMP ROC
5) 175 KC PRO ROC
6) 175 STAR ROC (BLACK)
7) 175 SQUALL
8) 175 PRRO-D DRONE
9) 171 CHAMPION BEAST
10) 175 SURGE FLX (ACE HOLE 13)
11) 171 CHAMPION MONARCH
12) 175 FLICK (HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT IS IN MY BAG)
13) 175 PRO WRAITH
14) 175 STAR WRAITH
15) 175 STAR BOSS
16) 175 ESP NUKE

Favorite Pro Player:
prob Ken Climo he is just so smooth in his style and makes it look effort-less when he throws

Tips For New Players or Players Trying To Improve:
just have fun with the sport learn your disc and play with people better than you….but most important DON’T STRESS OUT IT’S ONLY WIND!

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Morley Player Profile: Ryan Meyer

Posted in Player Profiles on May 24, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Ryan Meyer
Nicknames: Ramske
PDGA# 34987
Intermediate – Advanced (soon)

Began Playing Disc Golf:
I think it was 06 or 07?  I was instantly hooked and have played at courses throughout the US.  I’ve played in a few tournaments but have been more interested in having fun with the sport.  Kit Carson Park has been my baby for the
last 3 years and now that the course is open, April 25 2010, I’ll get tons of practice in…..watch out Pros, I’m coming for ya!

First Disc:
175g Yellow Champion Valkyrie – This Disc has taught me quite a bit about how a disc’s flight path changes with age and the development of your game.

Favorite Hole at Morley:
Without a doubt, Hole 11, position F.  Blind double mandatory!  Excellent risk-reward hole.  Great design! 

Morley Field Aces:
Hole 14, rocket hyzer around the trees, 170g Red Star Orc.  First Ace ever!

Favorite Disc:
171g Star Leopard – Great control disc for me, will flip over, go straight, or hyzer, depending on the speed of the spin.

Favorite Driver:
171g Star Boss –predictable flight

Favorite Midrange:
175g Star Cro – This disc is awsome!  Stable, with a predictable fade.  Great straight shooter for me.

Favorite Putter:
170g KC Pro Aviar – I’ve tried sticky floppy putters, and they don’t work for me…

In My Bag:
170g KC Pro Aviar (2x)
175g Star Cro
171g Star Leopard
175g Star TL
150g Champion Banshee (for funzies)
150g Star Classic Roc
170g Discraft Breeze
170g Champion Sidewinder
172g Champion Roadrunner
169g Star Wraith
171g Star Starfire
174g Star Firebird
170g Star Destoyer
170g Star Orc
171g Star Boss
175g Champion Valkyrie
171g Star Valkyrie

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes:
Check in with me once I really start playing tournaments

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
PDGA.com, SanDiegoAces.com

Favorite Pro Player:
Dave Feldberg – Great player, great promoter of the sport.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
I tell everyone that comes out to play with me for the first time that they need to give the game at least 10 tries before they decide whether or not they like it.  After that 10th round you’ll just be getting the hang of throwing the disc and I’m sure you’ll be hooked.  Like any sport, this game is really easy to learn, but will take years to master, and that’s the fun part!  During the first week of playing this sport I bought several overstable drivers and almost quit because I couldn’t throw them with any sort of consistency!  Work your way through the discs, starting with midranges, then fairway drivers, and finally to the overstable drivers so you can develop control before adding power and distance.  You’ll thank me later.

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Xaelen, Xaelen, He’s The Man…

Posted in In The News, Player Profiles with tags on May 6, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

… if he can’t do it, no one can!

Morley “Legend” Xaelen Nash breaks a World Record for longest throw. View story/video here.

We are ALL proud of you Xaelen!
You’ll be taking our tags (and cash) soon!

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Morley Player Profile: Steve Roberts

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on March 28, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Steve X. Roberts
Nickname: SXR, Knuckles
Division: Novice

Began Playing Disc Golf:
I started playing the Summer of ’08. My brother took me out one day after a particularly bad workweek. I was a interesting way to blow of steam throwing disc as hard and far as possible. After that I started going out more and more for the excercise for myself and my dog, Phoenix, the culture playing and a bit of sibling rivalry.

Favorite Hole At Morley:
I really enjoy the long positions for Holes 5, 10 and 19. I get a kick out of throwing long bombs when the chance arrives.

First Disc:
My first disc was the one by brother gave me, a 171 destroyer. Later it became my dogs disc when we play.

Morley Field Aces:
Hole 1 at 197′ and hole 17 at 176′ in one day. I have also aced hole 16 at 225′ with a driver and a putter. Hole 9 at 285′. Black aced hole 8 from pad 7.

Favorite Disc:
My dog Phoenix, a guaranteed bird everytime if I give him the disc. My Champion Valkyries at 175g. Just tends to be my good all around go to disc.

Favorite Driver:
Tie dye 175 Champion Valkyrie. I can get it to bomb far and fairly straight. I can also get it to turn over and hold the line when needed.

Favorite Midrange:
175 Afterschock. I goes exactly where I throw it and if I need a roller it works great there too.

Favorite Putter:
My purple/red FLX Challenger 173g. It works pretty good for me since I understand the characteristics of it and get it to go in 9/10 times.

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
MorleyField.com becuase it shows and talks about all the local events and people there. If I want to check out another course I can be taken directly to the info I need with the easy links. Oh and Mark Wilson is a great Webhost/Webcreater.

Favorite Pro Player:
That is easy, Snapper. The guy makes everything look effortless. He knows what he is doing and is really good at recommending Disc to use/try, tips and techniques to change your game up and improve it.

Tips For New Players or Players Trying To Improve:
Talk to Snapper. The man really knows his stuff. He has helped me improve my throws and technique. Other than that watch others who play, observe how they throw and putt. You can also group up with someone who has been there for a while and pick up tips. Most of all it is a game. Don’t take things to seriously other wise you just aggravate yourself and start doing poorly.

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Morley Player Profile: Jens Ritchie

Posted in Player Profiles on March 3, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Jens - far right

Jens Christensen Ritchie 
(sounds like “yenz”)
Nickname: My family calls me Jens, some pepole call me Ritchie and a few call me Weezer um i dunno about the last one.
PDGA#: shawwww I wish but for now its just about playing and having fun
Division: recreational/family competitions (he…he…he)

Began Playing Disc Golf:
I started out of my senior year playing with this guy I knew I had played with beach disc all my life some ultimate frisbee here and there but he told me about this course in Balboa park where you could play this game disc golf and I said what…wait..huh…show me ? As for why I started playing when I saw some random old guy throw at hole five in the deep position I said ok I want to do that and so I went out a few more times and was hooked…..oh yeah!!!

First Disc:
My first disc was a Shark. I only had it for a few weeks and I then I lost it in the big tree that fell on the 18th/19th hole before that cleared out the leaves and branches oh well

Favorite Hole at Morley:
My favorite hole wold have to be five in the deep. I have a good strong arm and I can throw straight so I love to watch it go out there and hit close. I’m getting better and hope to deuce it some time soon

Morley Field Aces:
None yet. some duces but when I do get an ace I’ll be the first in my family to get one (bragging rights)

Favorite Disc:
my dx cobra because it was the second disc had after i lost my shark i went to the pro shop and as what was a good disc and some characteristics like the shark and the guy there said a cobra was good that it had more of and s turn i was like ok whatever (note: i was still learning the game) but i try it and like it now here we are 5, 6 or 7 years later and i had to retire it and get a new one (still learn to fine tune my game) in dx plastic

Favorite Driver:
My favorite and most used driver is a Millenium JLS. It is straight and to the point and does good for my arm

Favorite Midrange:
My Cobra

Favorite Putter:
I have a random Grateful Dead putter I dont use but get props for (score one for the hippies),but dont use it so just use my Cobra alot. Ii did just get an Aeroso ill see if my style changes ?

In My Bag:
DX Wraith
Millineum JLS
DX Goblin
DX Cobra
DX Aero
i also have a golden retriever for water O.B shots (note: I lost two discs,  a star sidewinder and a some Lance Armstrong disc from some tourney at fountain hills before I bought the retriever)

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes:
No win or finishes yet but im the first person in my family to get the lowest score ever and first to duece on any courses hah beat that uncle frank ha…ha…hah !!!

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
Innova. I love the discs and always go for their stuff (except for my JLS which is a millennium but its made by Innova whats with that ?)

Favorite Pro Player:
Micah Dorius. He is a super cool guy. I’ve never seen him in play but he looks like a cool guy. I love his how to vids on the website. Its been helping me to work on my shots. keep’um comin

Tip For New Players and Players Looking To Improve:
ok for new player rent a disc and try the game and if you like it go and buy a disc at big five when there on sale a shark or cobra practice your throw get it to go straight if you can or try to keep it level once to get tor throw down work on distance and accuracy then work on tricks rollers turnovers etc. and last practice putts all day and every day your not playing it helps for players looking to improve i say go and get a practice basket (travel basket folds up in a bag and goes any where) they work good and help me to drive longer and hard also helped me to putt somewhat better also dont be afraid to try new techniques like rollers and tomahawks they can work and last but not least dont worry about style its not important how you look on the course its how you play

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