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Morley Player Profile: Christina Scantlin

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on February 23, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Cristina Scantlin
PDGA#: 42326
Division:  Intermediate

Began Playing Disc Golf:
In May 2009 at Morley with my Best Friend Meesh and Dale aka Godfather. … It is fun and challenging all at the same time.

First Disc:
Valkyrie

Favorite Hole at Morley:
Hole 14 is where I hit a 50 foot putt and got a Birdie on it

Morley Field Aces: 0

Favorite Disc:
My Avenger since I’m able to side arm it and I know how it flies.

Favorite Driver (and why?):
150 Valkyrie… it was my first disc and I finally know what it does

Favorite Midrange:
AfterShock… it just feels good.

Favorite Putter (and why?):
I don’t have one just yet. I keep going between an Aviar, a Rhyno, and now possibly an Aero.

In My Bag:
Valkyrie
Leopard
Avenger
TeeBird
R-Pro Boss
Sidewinder
Kite
Stalker
Shark
Aftershock
Rhyno

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley:
5th place at the 2009 Lady Lama and 4th place at 2010 Fountain Hills Thrills

Favorite Disc Golf Website (and why?):
Discgolfersr.us, pdga.com, and morleyfield.com

Favorite Pro Player (and why?):
Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: Learn how to throw flat and you’ll go far… Pretend there is a glass of water on the disc and you don’t want to spill it.

What Is Your Most Embarrassing Disc Golf Story / Moment?:
Lets see… My first day out on the course I was on a card with Hawk and while I was throwing my squall on hole 6 I hit him in the “Non-throwing” arm. And if that wasn’t enough I have hit 3 more people and have come close to hitting about 6 other people, so whenever I play with new people I warn them ahead of time.

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Morley Player Profile: Brendan Sage

Posted in Player Profiles with tags , on January 31, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

editors note – in honor of the upcoming New Orleans Saints victory in the Super Bowl, we present “Sage”, ‘Orlean’s native and Hurricane Katrina survivor. Sage is one of the founding members of the new kids disc golf organization -  YDGA. Read his story there.

Brendan Sage “aka” Sage
PDGA#: 39549

Began Playing Disc Golf:
1997 at Buccaneer State Park in Waveland, MS

First Disc:
DX Shark and a Purana putter

Favorite Hole at Morley:
15 D was my first ace at Morley but hole 17 is my favorite because it reminds me of back home. (lots of trees)

Morley Field Aces:
holes 1,2 twice,4,15 twice, 16, and hole 19

Favorite Disc:
DGA Sparkle Squall

Favorite Driver:
Champ. Orc

Favorite Midrange:
Gator

Favorite Putter:
This week it’s  a KC Pro  Aviar last week was the Reef and maybe I’ll go back to my Magic, who knows ask the chains!

In My Bag:
Star Boss
Champ Orc
Champ Katana
Champ Excaliber
Champ Sidewinder
Star Teerex
2 Sparkle Rouge
Champ Tee Bird
Buzzz
Wasp
Sp. Squall
Champ Gator
Comet
Sp. Reef
KC Pro Aviar
Magic

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes:
2009 Morley Field Course Championship AM 5Th Place -5

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
WWW.YDGA.org

Favorite Pro Player:
Bobby Musick He loves to play the game and has fun while he does it!
Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
Find a pro in your area play with them and ask them as many questions as you can with out making them run away hoping you will be quiet for just 5 minutes! good luck and keep sling’n

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Morley Player Profile: Patrick Paramore

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on January 18, 2010 by morleyfieldsd

Patrick Paramore (Mr. 500)
PDGA #38001
Socal #721
Advanced/ Intermediate

Began Playing Disc Golf:
A friend from work invited me out to Morley Field in August 2007 to meet for our fantasy football draft.  He introduced me to disc golf that day and I haven’t stopped the fever since. In 2009 I started my PDGA tour and played in 16 PDGA sanctioned events, competing in INT, ADV, and PRO.  I ended up finishing first in San Diego Aces Intermediate Points, fifth in Intermediate Socal Points, and earned over 1,000+ PDGA points to get an invitation to the 2010 Am Worlds in Ohio.  It has been a great first year tour and thank you to all the friends, players, and volunteers throughout Socal for making it a possibility.

First Disc:
Blue Discraft Elite X Stratus (Snapper picked it out for me at the Pro Shop)

Favorite Morley Field Hole:
Hole 4, lefty hole.  Just like to see my drive fly over the tree-line into hole 5 fairway for fun. It’s the picture on the front banner for Morley website.

Morley Field Aces:
4 Aces.

1C skip-blind ace, couldn’t find my disc until I saw it sitting in the basket.

4A, of all the lefty positions, I aced the righty position, throwing a sidearm Star Destroyer. Funny story is that I lost the disc in the lake at Bayside, ended up snorkeling around and found the disc, then went to Morley the same day and aced it.

1D, Teerex (my go to disc).

1D, skip in.

Personal Favorite Disc:
White Star Boss 174gm, you can do everything with it, the perfect sidearm disc.

Favorite Driver:
See above

Favorite Midrange:
DGA Aftershock. Controllable, great glide, threw off Shark Tooth Mountain and it went 800+ft perfectly straight.

Favorite Putter:
Orange Omega Super Soft, 167gm. I call it 1K (if you know me, you know why).

Tourney wins or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley):
Co-Winner 2009 Sun Valley Open Final 5 Double Skins Match (made the $1,000 putt for the win)
1st – Intermediate 2009 Morley Field Spring Fling
2nd – Intermediate 2009 Fling XIII (Chavez Ridge)
4th – Intermediate 2009 13th El Dorado Open
5th – Intermediate 2009 Emerald Isle Open, 2009 Santa Maria Open, 2009 Sun Valley Open

“In My Bag”:
174 gm Star Boss
175 gm Champion Boss
175 gm Star Xcalibur (1st Run)
175 gm Champion Groove
175 gm Champion Destroyer
175 gm Star Destroyer (2009 EIEIO Stamp)
172 gm Star Destroyer
175 gm Star TeeRex
172 gm Champion Firebird (Crystal Blue)
172 gm Elite Z Flash (2009 Memorial Stamp)
180 gm Elite Z Drone (2009 Worlds 1st Run)
175 gm DGA Shockwave (Morley Field Stamp)
175 gm DGA Aftershock (Chavez Ridge Stamp)
175 gm Champion Coyote
175 gm Omega Super Soft
167 gm Omega Super Soft 1K
Out of My Bag – a whole lot of monthly/tourney discs (60+)

Favorite Website:
SanDiegoAces, PDGA, MorleyField, DiscGolfers R US

Favorite Pro Players:
Bobby Musick, cool, calm, collective, down to earth, great knowledge of the game.

Paul McBeth, amazing skill, fun to watch, great talent, so much potential.

Tips For Other Players:
As the great ones say (Tiger, Jordan, Ali) confidence is the key to success.  Build your confidence and reinforce it by repetitive motion.

Putting – develop a style that you are comfortable with and then practice on a regular basis.  Putt at least 15-20 minutes before a round and work on your in-the-circle putts only.  Once you are making more than 90% of these putts with 100% confidence, then step back a few feet.  Treat every single putt like it is the last putt of your life to save the world (that might be a little extreme).

Driving – first learn what the disc you are throwing is supposed to do.  Go out to a field and throw all your discs straight, then hyzer, then anhyzer, over and over.  Learn how the disc responds in different winds, such as headwinds, tailwinds, and crosswinds. Then once you feel comfortable with the disc characteristics, practice your control and accuracy by throwing at a 250-300ft distance.  As you develop solid form, you can move the distance back.

This is not a power game, but a finesse game.  The perfect form and a smooth balanced transition of your body from beginning to end will out throw and maintain control over the big arms any day, just watch Ken Jarvis.  Most of all, stay positive, always concentrate on the next shot, and keep it in 5th gear from start to finish (thanx Beanieman).

And one last thing, this is a grassroots sport made up of thousands of disc golf volunteers to make this sport happen.  Do your part and find some way that you contribute to help build this sport and make it become a huge success for the future of disc golf.

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Morley Player Profile: Emily Hardy

Posted in Player Profiles on October 20, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

IMG_4608Emily 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!

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Morley Player Profile: Eric Simmons

Posted in Player Profiles on October 11, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

Eric Simmons
(aka Jerry Parcia)eric
PDGA#: 34300
Division: MG1

Began Playing Disc Golf:
Played  1st pole hole course at Morley back in the 70’s (can’t remember 60’s & 70’s to well)

First Disc:
86 mold whamo

Favorite Hole at Morley:
17, got 1st Ace, over the top annhyzer, back in 70 something

Morley Field Aces:
…again, memory kind of fuzzy…?

Favorite Disc:
Z BUZZ , It goes straight

Favorite Driver:
Star Destroyer (special obstacle avoidance plastic formula)

Favorite Midrange:
see above

Favorite Putter:
…this week it’s  an aviar (Fling tourney disc)

In My Bag:
Ibuprofen

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes:
2009 Santa Maria Open 1st MG1
2009 Sun Valley Open 1st MG1
2009 Sunrise Showdown 2nd MG1
2009 Summertime Open 2nd MG1
2008 Emerald Isle Open 1st MG1

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
The new Morleyfield.com (someone must put a lot of hard work to make it soooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooood)

Favorite Pro Player:
Snapper, Bill (Mr. Putter) Richards, & John Talent  because they have forgotten more about disc golf than I’ll ever know and they share the knowledge they can remember freely.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
Play with Snapper, Bill, & J.T.

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Morley Player Profile: Randy Wylott

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on August 30, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

Randy Wylot
Nickname: “whynot”randy2
PDGA# 11780
Adv. Masters

Started Playing Disc Golf:
Started playing casual rounds at Morley mid 1990′s to fill time between freestyle events. Registered with the PDGA four years ago and started playing out of town tournaments and So Cal events. Morley is my home course.

First Disc:
…that I can remember throwing on the course is a cyclone.

Favorite Hole at Morley:
Hole 11 deep with the mandatory.

Morley Field Aces:
…”aces”, what aces! I have no aces.

Favorite Disc:
Sparkle Squal with the Aces club stamp

Favorite Driver:
12 Star Climo Wraith

Favorite Midrange:
Discraft Wasp

Favorite Putter:
Soft magnet and super puppy

In My Bag:
12 time Star Wraith
Star roadrunner
Champion Valkyrie
Star t-rex
Star TL
Champion Leopard
Champion Gator
Champion Wasp
Champion Buzz
Champion Squall

Favorite Website:
The PDGA and soon to be Aces website

Favorite Pro Players:
Micah Dorias, Carlo Pelg, and Mike Slonim. Micah is a mechanical wizard with amazing accuracy, Carlo’s natural talent and determination make him one of my favorites, and Mike’s humble nature and sportsmanship. I can watch these guys play all day every day.

Tips:
Play with as many top quality players as possible. Play as many out of town courses as you can. Practice your throws in an open field and learn what your discs can do. Learn different release angles. Stay positive and reinforce good habits. And give back to the disc golf community, support the San Diego Aces Disc Golf Club.

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Morley Player Profile: Pete Staats

Posted in Player Profiles with tags , on August 20, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

IMG_4644_2Peter Staats
PDGA#: 21553
Division: Really Super Good

Began Playing Disc Golf:
When my buddy Sully showed it to me when I was in College back in MN.  It was fun, free, and a perfect waste of time.  Plus, when you throw it, you get to watch it:  That, I believe, is mostly the point.  I can’t stress that enough.

First Disc:
A totally sick DX XL.  I threw it super far sidearm, way over 100 ft.  I ruined it in the dishwasher and it saddens me.

Favorite Holes at Morley:
1. #16 long.  Good luck, razor wire anyone?  Plus, if it hyzers out you get to scream at the top of your lungs “Fore,” which, of course, nobody pays any mind to:  That, I believe is the rest of the point.

2. #10 long.  It’s a great hole that eerily echos 16 long, without the razor wire.

3. #19 long and short.  I’m addicted to fun and this hole helps with that.

Morley Field Aces:
More than a few and less than Donny Olow; good god Donny.

Favorite Disc:
I would have said an Z-Xtreme, but I didn’t.  Z-Magnet for the moment.

Favorite Drivers:
Pro Destroyer.  I love using it whenever possible–it’s great to serve dinner on too.  Z-Magnets.  Try one, they’re neato.

Favorite Midranges:
Shockwave (goes left), Squall (goes straight), Comet (goes right), and MRV (goes in my bag and just feels right).

Favorite Putter:
Challenger.  I have one old, one new, one borrowed…

In My Bag:
Couple of Pro Destroyers (Old and Newer)
Z-Force
Z-Xtreme
Shockwave
Squall
Comet
MRV
Couple of Z-Magnets (terrible putters, great drivers)
Couple of Pro D. Challengers (Old and Newish)

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley):
I’m not a tournament player, and have been told that I am a terrific waste of talent.  I take pride in that as I cry myself to sleep over it night after night.

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
Of the plethora out there, I like all of them but one.  This website the best–Mark Wilson’s done a terrific job here!  (check is in the mail Pete!)

Favorite Pro Players:
As far a people who have taught me, Micah Dorius.  He gives lessons and I highly recommend anyone who actively wants to get better to contact him.  Carlo Pelg as well, he specifically taught me the intended flightpath of different discs; they are not all the same.  Also, my buddy Sully back in MN.  He’s just too super to not include here.

…Of all time:
Cameron Todd.  His nickname is ‘Angry Clown.’  Just because of that, I must put him at the top (Super-Dave is a close second).  If someone shows up with ‘Mullet Matt,’ or some other hubristic nickname I’ll shuffle the list immediately.  Mind you, my list is completely void of any meaning whatsoever.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
For the game:  Throw the disc as hard and as smooth as you can without breaking your arm (ahem…), then adjust accordingly after asking many, many questions.  Repeat as necessary. Do this during the day only.
For yourself:  Set goals that are possible for you and go for it.
For me:  Have fun and be respectful.

- editors note: we try to use pictures for the profiles that are taken at Morley Field. If you know Pete this shot of him playing Bayside in 2008 captures exactly who he is. If you have been lucky enough to play a round with Pete, then you are better for it!

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Player Profile: Michael Lust “Lusty”

Posted in Player Profiles on August 9, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

Michael “Lusty” Lustlust2
PDGA#: 27228
Division: Openish

Began Playing Disc Golf:
Morley, with some college buddies.  Some good economically friendly fun.

First Disc:
Cyclone Dx

Favorite Hole at Morley:
6, Where I set my first goal of making it to the grass consistently.

Morley Field Aces:
15 ish.  23 total.

Favorite Disc:
Old Blue,  My oldest disc I still use, blue Firebird that keeps coming back to me.

Favorite Driver:
Tee Bird.  Its got a little of everything in it.  Great all purpose fairway driver.

Favorite Midrange:
Buzz,  Same idea, can do it all, almost.

Favorite Putter:
Aviar x, when cold, KC Pro, when hot.  Mainly, which ever goes in most.

In My Bag:
Putters, Aviarx, KC pro
Mid ranges, Couple Buzzs, Used to have wasp, and a Gator
Drivers, Firebird, Max, TL, Teebird, Teerex, Destroyer, X Caliber, Road Runner and Stingray (primary rollers).

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley):
Couple of good Am finishes,  2006 Morley Field Spring Fling Champion,  Nothing worth writing home about on Open side of things.

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
morleyfield.com obviously, PDGA.com,

Favorite Pro Player:
Ken Climo,  He’s the Champ!

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
Practice on an open field, or any where but a course.  You get more reps in less time.  Its all about the OTR, opportunity to respond.  You’ll get more on in an open field then at a course. Then maybe Morley field wouldn’t be so busy!!!
Secondly, If you want to get better, compete.  Playing in a competitive environment will improve your game faster then your casual rounds with your buddies you beat all the time.  You will see things you might have not seen before, and SEEING IS BELIEVING!
Also, Believe in your self.  Self Confidence is priceless.

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Morley Player Profile: William Lister

Posted in Player Profiles with tags on July 27, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

William Listerlister2
Nickname: Let it Bang!
PDGA#: 31722
Division: Open

Began Playing Disc:
Olathe, Ks. Target golf. I had a friend in college that played. He got me started.

First Disc:
DX Eagle

Favorite Hole at Morley:
6 long. It is up hill and you either have to go over trees, if you have a big arm like me, or roll it 475 ft “Mas o Menos”.

Morley Field Aces:
Holes 2,3,13,16, and 17

Favorite Disc:
Force. I throw many spike hyzers and starting to throw grenades. Super fast disc.

Favorite Driver:
Tee-Bird. It is a work horse. Always reliable.

Favorite Midrange:
Elite Z Buzz. It needs no explanation. Its the best.

Favorite Putter:
Discrafts Soft Banger Gt. I putt the best with it.

In My Bag:
Force, Boss, Pulse, Tee-Rex, Tee-Bird, Destroyer, TL, Leapord, Star Whippet-X, Zone, Buzz, Stingray, Soft Banger Gt, and FLX Challenger.

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
Ebay. LSDiscs Plastic. They are from my home town Topeka, Ks.

Favorite Pro Player:
Micah Dorius. He is one of the top players in the world. He has given me great advice on my game. We have the same opinion on why the sport of disc golf is being held back in todays world. Just an all around good guy with a great attitude.

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
Putting is key. You can have a bad drive and be 40 feet out pulling off a Bird. If youre a good putter you dont need to be so accurate with your drives. Just sink long putts.

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Morley Player Profile: Michelle Chambless

Posted in Player Profiles on July 16, 2009 by morleyfieldsd

Hole 6Michelle Chambless
Nickname: “Meesh”
PDGA#: Not yet, next year for sure
Division: Rec/Intermediate Women

Began Playing Disc Golf:
December 2008. My husband Dale (aKa “Godfather”) became quickly addicted to disc golf and I had to see what all the hullabaloo was about. Now I am successfully addicted and have introduced 3 other women to the game

First Disc:
Borrowed -  175 Yellow champion Beast, Owned – 175 Pink & Gray Star Destroyer

Favorite Hole at Morley:
11 – Fun hole, shooting down hill like 5 without the head wind. Short positions are Ace-able and long positions are SUPER challenging (especially through the double mandy)

Morley Field Aces: Not yet!

Favorite Disc :
175 Champion Road Runner – I’m on my second one (lost my first one in the Lake at the El Do Open). Just flies right for me almost everytime

Favorite Driver:
150 R-Pro Boss – This disc is awesome! Flies FOREVER. My husband showed me how to Haizer Flip and now I can drive past the pyramid on 5 :0)

Favorite Midrange:
175 DX Cro – Stable enough to always come back

Favorite Putter:
170 R-Pro Aviar – Soft enough to stick in the chains, sturdy enough to get it there

In My Bag:
175 Champion Roadrunner
174 Tsunami163 DX Destroyer
167 Champion Groove
170 ESP Surge
175 Star Destroyer
175 DGA Rogue
169 Champion Leopard
169 Star TL|
174 Stratus
175 Teebird
150 R-Pro Boss
172 DX Skeeter
167 Star Skeeter
175 DX Cro
175 Star Kite

Tourney wins and / or Top 5 finishes:
1st Place – January 2009 Monthly (Women’s Division)
3rd Place – 2009 El Dorado Open (Intermediate Women’s Division)

Favorite Disc Golf Website:
DiscgolfersR.us – It’s like social networking for the disc golf world, LOVE it

Favorite Pro Player:
Just like good potato chips, I can’t pick just 1 :0) Fave’s include: Carlo Pelg, Kent La Gree, Daniel “Big D” Lichtman, Kevin “KG” Gomez – ALL of these guys have contributed to my quick success in disc golf and I admire them all

Tips for newer players and players looking to improve:
Learn to throw flat first! I’ve taught/coached several people and that is the #1 thing I start them off with. Play with angles after you have more experience, start out flat!

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