Posted on 08/12/2009 at 08:08 pm by Tom Hamilton

Hi everyone we are so close to our fundraiser at the Mansion Course, it looks like this will raise well over $1,400! Amazing, I didn't think we'd have this kind of response... so thank you all very much.

Thanks also to John Seelhoff and crew for getting the course into AMAZING shap. And it goes without saying, a big thanks to Jim Cannon his mom Sue and family for allowing this event to take place.

Player Meeting at 8:30 with a 9am start time!

A couple of things to note before the festivities begin:
1. We will have tags throughout Thursday at 10am, 2pm and 5:30pm. There won't be refreshments at the course until Saturday so be sure to bring plenty of water or liquids to stay hydrated.
2. Be sure to carpool with someone to the event, there's going to be a lot of players and spectators so if at all possible we do encourage carpooling.
3. We strongly encourage you to get a warm-up round in on Thursday to see the course and know the layout, even if you've played here before, there are a couple of new holes. (since the boathouse isn't structurally sound, we won't be teeing off from there and had to create 2 new holes) Maps will be provided by Thursday and we'll have them for all groups on Saturday.
4. This course has some spots that will eat your discs, so be sure to bring a back-up or two.
5. We do have some various awards and prizes, but we are taking donations still, so if you have a disc/hat/fun thing that you can't use anymore, feel free to donate it, your gesture would be appreciated.
6. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer to be a spotter or our "Parking Manager", that would be great.
7. Have FUN!!!!

Posted on 07/21/2009 at 05:07 pm by Tom Hamilton

On August 15th, there will be a benefit tournament for the Mile High Disc Golf Club's 2009 Johnny Roberts Memorial at Jim Cannon's Mansion Course in Lakewood Colorado. (Thank you Jim, you are one in a million!)

Every $20 dollar entry fee will be a donation to the Club/Event. In addition to disc golf, the entry fee includes a party at the lake (Volleyball, water sports, beverages, and food). Several prizes will be given including Rockies Tickets, Trophies, a JRM Paid Entry or 2, and the Green Jacket! (If you would like to contribute a disc or other merchandise, that is more than generous).

Format: In tradition to Jim's formats, we will have one Open division and one Women's divison, both of which are for players of all skill levels. You will be playing the first round to qualify for the final 9, there are a couple of specifics to be worked out so stay tuned.

About the course: The Mansion course is a beautiful private course on Ward Lake. (And for this event only, through the historic Bonfils Gardens, which are in the National Register of Historical Gardens). The design concept of the course is that you can build an exciting disc golf course on an extremely small parcel of land (less than 10 acres). I'm told that it is one of the hardest small courses in the world and it hammers people on their mistakes. YOU ARE OFTEN FACED WITH DEATH PUTTS AND THE THE DIRE AND TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES OF MISSING THEM.

So here's the small print: Date: Saturday, August 15 (Snow Mtn. has been moved to the 22nd of August so this is an open date for most players). There will be three rounds of tags to preview the private course Thursday August 13th (tags 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and certified tags 5:30 p.m.). Online registration will be up on this site by Friday July 24th at 10pm. We will ask for donations at the tag matches, $5 requested, pay more if you can. TAG MATCHES - are limited to Mile High Disc Golf members only. Mile High tag packages will be available for those people that aren't members. We expect this event to fill up quickly with 72 spots available. Carpooling to this event is requested as parking is limited. Also, we may need a handful of spotters so if you wish not play and want to volunteer you are welcome to enjoy the other festivities.

Thanks again Jim for putting your course up to raise funds for Johnny! The funds will be split, half will go to boosting the sweet player's packages for JRM and the other half will go towards the cash payout.

Hope to see you out there!

Tom

Posted on 07/13/2009 at 02:07 pm by TheChad

The new course at winter park ski area is now open! It's located on the top of the arrow chair.. above the alpine slide. It has moderate elevation changes in the beginner ski terrain, takes about 2-2.5 hrs. to play and is 20 holes.

We're in negotiations for the pricing, but as of now you must purchase a one-time alpine slide ticket($15) to take up the arrow chairlift. you can use this ticket unlimited times to take the chair, so if you walk down (15 min.) you can re-use the lift ticket(legal...