Support your course! Buy a raffle ticket for a free car.

Tonight through next Wednesday, I will be selling raffle tickets for a free Hyundai Accent. Yes, you read that right. $20 a ticket. All proceeds go straight to the course insurance fund.

Since I lost my job a few months ago, I've been looking at ways to save money. Unfortunately, getting rid of my gas-sucking truck kept popping up on top of the list. So last weekend I bit the bullet, said a tearful goodbye to Big Blue, and bought a pretty nice gas-sipping Hyundai Elantra with the nice going away present my previous employer gave me. (Thank you severance package!)

New England Hyundai dealers are having this crazy promotion where if you buy a new '09 model, they throw in a free Accent. Yep, unbelievable, but with the way the economy is these days, they are trying anything to get people in the showroom. They are also letting you return any new car you purchase from them if you lose your job in the next year. Wow!

Since I have no need for two cars, I thought it would be fun to raffle it off and then donate the money to the course.

So, if you want a chance at a free car, be there tonight with $20 and you could go home with a brand new car next week!

WW week 3 - Start time 4:45

We are pushing the start time back 15 minutes this week. Check in by 4:35. Tee off at 4:45.

• League info and results

Giving it up for the Hill

On Friday, Bobka, Ken, John R, and I put in some quality work on the course (and some of us left a little blood out there too!).

Ken and JimBo installed steps on 9 and 16 and have some finishing work to do on them. I roamed the course cleaning up and trimming fairways. Later John R built a drainage channel in front of tee pad 6 to hopefully divert rainwater around the tee. Today's rain should be a good test!

Thanks for your hard work, guys. I know I was (and am still) pretty pooped today.

More cleanup coming next week!

Hot shot Donnie claims Hill singles record.

Got an email from a happy Donnie Disc Golf today. It seems he shot a course record 49 this afternoon! Nice job, Donnie!

The beautiful day and the excellent work day put in yesterday by the local hillbillies brought DonnieP some extra good disc Kharma and a new personal best by four strokes! Donnie put his #3 tag on the line versus his arch rival nemesis JoeA but managed to hold onto it and fend off a late round surge. Thanks to all you for the great stairs and the cleaned up course...It works!!!!!

Glad you could take advantage of all the hard work Jim Bobka, Ken G, John R, and I did out there yesterday. Jim, Ken, and I were too pooped to play any afterward, but John R played a round with Jimmy B. who showed up as John and I were about to leave.

Hope everyone else enjoys the improvements too because there are more to come next week!

The Real #1 Hillbilly, Donnie Phillips

Another sign Spring is here

The port-o-potties are back!

We have a new #1 - WW2 results

We had 15 taggers last night and 1 non-tagger. Luke continues his hot shooting with what I think is a personal best on the Hill. Nice job, Luke!

Alan M and Bobka both hit basket 10 on consecutive drives! So close. Complete info here on discgolfscene.

Next week start time shifts to 4:45. Be there at 4:30 to check in.

Results

• - Matt Stroika, 54, $15 (no tag, donated winnings back to course. Thanks Matt!)
• 1 Luke Adolph, 55, $11
• 2 John Borelli, 56, $3
• 3 Donnie Phillips, 56, $3
• 5 Jim Bobka, 60
• 6 Pete Tolvanen, 60
• 7 Rob Walker, 60
• 8 Frank Strauss, 61
• 10 Alan MacLean, 61
• 11 Ed Hovestadt, 61
• 13 Andrew Duquette, 62
• 15 John Rodenhizer, 65
• 17 Jimmy Blakeney, 65
• 19 Doug Orleans, 73
• 21 Matt Duquette, 76
• 22 Pete Nevius, DNF

• CTP: Matt Stroika, $16
• Ace pot: $32 rolls

Spring has sprung! WW this afternoon - 4:30

Spring is in the air (again), so get out to the Hill this afternoon for week 2 of the Wednesday Weekly.

We've got some new guys coming this week to mix it up. Will you be there?

• Sign in by 4:15
• Tee off 4:30 sharp.
• BTW, #1 Bobka says you're all a bunch of pansies (or maybe he said crocuses.)

More Devens treasures

While doing a little Spring cleaning today, I came across some Devens artifacts I forgot to submit to our online Museum of Natural History and Assorted Trash. Here you go. Some classics to be sure.

Snoopy and Woodstock Thermos



Heinz Ketchup bottle?



Coca Cola bottle from Baton Rouge

The King is sold out!

The King of the Hill is officially sold out! Those who sent checks will be put on the wait list. Email us if you want to get on the list.

Thanks for your support, golfers. Wow, a whole month early!

WW starts with a bang!

We had a great turnout last night for the first night of the 2009 Wed. Weekly. Sixteen golfers bought tags for the season and competed for the #1 tag, cash, ace pot, and a cash CTP.

Among the usual regulars were a few new faces like Alan MacClean, Andrew and Matthew Duquette, Frank Strauss, and Jimmy Blakeney. Welcome to the Hill, guys!

After doling out the new tags made by Jim Bobka, we headed out for some golf in some near-perfect weather - warm and breezy. As karma would have it, Jim shot a 58 and ended up going home with #1 this week. Close behind him were John Rodenhizer, Pete Tolvanen, and Chuck Gerbrands with 59s.

Congrats to Jimmy Blakeney for getting the CTP on hole 1. No aces were recorded, so the pot rolls over to next week.

And thank you to Marcy for sacrificing her round to go back and start tallying up the scores so we could get everyone home on time for dinner!

• More photos are on our website. (see)

Results:

• 1 Jim Bobka 58 ($15)
• 2 John Rodenhizer 59 ($6)
• 3 Pete Tolvanen 59 ($5)
• 4 Chuck Gerbrands 59 ($5)
• 5 John Borelli 60
• 6 Frank Strauss 60
• 7 Pete Nevius 62
• 8 Alan MacLean 63
• 9 Mike Connell 63
• 10 Luke Adolph 64
• 11 Jimmy Blakeney 67
• 12 Brian McNulty 67
• 13 Andrew Duquette 70
• 14 Dave Mallen 72
• 15 Matt Duquette 72
• 16 Marcy Buchanan DNF

• CTP: Jimmy Blakeney ($16)
• Ace pot: no one ($16)

Luke, John B, John R.



Chuck, Alan, Mike



Andrew, Matt, Brian, Frank



Pete, Dave, Jim, Jimmy

First Wed. Weekly tonight!

Today is the first WW of 2009! See you at 4:15. Tee off at 4:30.

Sunny, 60 degrees. Will shorts and knobby knees make their debuts today?

Pre-reg check up

If you have registered online the past few days and do not see your name on the pre-reg list, please let me know. We sometimes do not get the notification.

**We are full** Wait list filling up next.

Love seeing all the newer golfers as well as some of the region's top Pros.


Pro Open

• Gary Cyr
• Phil Vilmorin
• David Frothingham
• Kyle Enman
• Bear Dunn
• Johnny Betts
• Tim Walsh
• Shaun LaForce
• Matt Stroika
• Greg Wintrob
• Josh Connell
• Aaron Ala
• Mike Dussualt
• James Lane
• Dan Ouellet
  

Pro Women

• Anne Lewis

Pro Master

• Scott Scoontar Selders
• Jim Wills

Pro Grandmaster

• Bob Enman
• Ken Gary
• Rick Williams
• Rich Fenton
• Bradley Arnall
• Michael Connell

Adv Masters

• Alan Rosa
• JC Vermynck
• Paul Sullivan
• Ed Hovestadt
• Paul Rashaw
• James Beaulieu
• Brian McNulty
• Gary Stansfield
• Jim Bobka
• Matty Brier
  

AM1

• Jimmy Blakeney
• Donnie Phillips
• Chuck Gerbrands
• Andrew Fraioli
• Peter Tolvanen
• Ben Parker
• Ryan Payzant
• Rob Tatro
• Joel Foster
• John Tserpes
• Greg Aucoi
• Arty Graustein
• Joe Atwood
  

Advanced Women

• Heather Eng
• Michelle Ala

AM2

• Pete Nevius
• Alan MacLean
• Luke Adolph
• Matt Duquette
• Dave Mallen
• John Rodenhizer
• Josh Rappeport
• Tim Griskus
• Andy Powell
• Marc LaPointe
• Eric LaPointe
• Abel Rodrigues
• Andrew Duquette
• Dominic Trione
  

Intermediate Women

• Mindy Atwood

Rec

• Dave Townsend
• Sam Misuraca
• Jeremy Travis
• Matt Muller
• Tim Seiger
• Matthew Livermore
• Chris Carr
• Zane Atwood
  

An extra helping of tree love goes to these hole sponsors.

• Bucharelli dogs (Aspen, Duncan, Neena, Sky, Smokey) - 9
• Pete Nevius - 18
• Luke Adolph - 13
• Ed Hovestadt - 1
• Jeremy Travis - 3
• Phil Vilmorin - 14
• Matt Stroika -
• Matthew Livermore -
• Bradley Arnall -
• Gary Stansfield -
• Rob Tatro (Hunt for a Cure PDGA C-Tier/NEFA tourney, June 13) -
• Dave James - 2 (Post-tourney poker host)
• James Lane -
• Chris Carr - 11
  

Wait List

• John Mucciarone, AM1
• Daniel Marcus, Pro Master?
• Frank Straus, Adv Master
• Mike Murphy, AM1
• Bob Direnzo, AM1
• Mark Valis, AM1
• Justin White, AM1
• Matt Heena, AM1
• Matt DeAngelis, AM1
• Keith Burtt, AM1
• John Hart, Pro Master?
  

King of Hill is half filled!

After only two weeks, the King of the Hill is half filled. Don't wait any longer to register or you may miss out on the only double NEFA points event in MA this year.

• Sign up now, you monkey
• Registrations accepted at the Wed. Weekly. Please have exact change or a check.
  

Wednesday Weekly tag league starts next week!

It's time for our second installment of the WW. This year we decided to make it a little more organized and give newer players a chance at going home with some cash.

There will be a weekly cash payout, a cash CTP, and an ace pot. But we all know the real reason we play is for that #1 tag, right?

Buying a tag saves you $2/week. Visiting non-taggers can still play and get in on the cash payout but can't compete for a tag.

Details

• Wednesdays, starting March 18
• Meet at 4:25, ready to go at 4:30. Time will be pushed back with sunset.

Inital cost

• $10 for '09 tag (a custom Bobka creation)

Weekly cost

• Tagholder: $5 (2 payout, 1 CTP, 1 ace pot, 1 course)
• Non-tagholder: $7 (2 payout, 1 CTP, 1 ace pot, 3 course)

The Fine Print

• No handicaps
• One round of singles
• If you forget your tag, you must pay $7 and cannot compete for a tag that week. Sorry, it got too confusing last year trying to keep track of the forgetful golfers.
• Tags are in play for casual rounds and tournaments. Higher tag can challenge a lower tag and under most circumstances, lower tag must accept.
• Ace pot rolls over each week. If there are no aces for 2009, half goes to the course maintenance/insurance fund and half goes to the 2010 WW ace pot.
• There will be a year-end Bag Tag Bonanza to end the season.
• Devens shirts will be available for tag holders at a discounted rate later this summer.

Tags can be purchased day-of starting next Wed. or you can send me a check or PayPal $11 using the button on our blog or website.

See you on the Hill!

An ace or maybe two?

When you wait a couple years to get your first ace, why not get one and then follow it up with another? That was almost the case yesterday when Pete Nevius hit his first career ace on hole 9 and then came damn close to hitting hole 10 too! It was a pretty amazing 5 minutes of disc golf.

We were playing doubles on a beautiful late-winter afternoon when Pete stepped up on hole 9 (145 ft) and tossed a gentle hyzer down the Hill into the basket. I was standing directly behind him and knew instantly that he was golden. Crash! Pete turned around, grinned, and put his arms in the air while the rest of us went crazy. After about 15 seconds I think it finally hit him and a full smile broke through.

Next on hole 10 (215 ft), Pete launches a hammer down the Hill. It twists like a corkscrew and lands on edge in front of the basket, bounces up, hits the top of the basket, twirls around a few times on top, falls, catches the rim of the basket, and does a little balancing act before falling to the ground. Unbelieveable! Almost two in a row!

Pete later confessed the secret to his success -- duct taped boots!


That ace was good enough to keep Rob and him in a tight match between Phil and Donnie all the way to extra innings. Phil and Donnie won after a park job on 1 by Donnie.

Results:

1. Donnie/Phil - 50 ($40)
   
2. Pete/Rob - 50 ($10)
   
3. Dave/Joe - 53
4. John/Mark - 55
5. Kari/Nate/Kindred - 67

Sunday's Socialites



Phil goes for the long putt on 3. Pete and Rob think bad thoughts.


Gizmo spots on hole 3



Mark



Phil



Donnie

King of the Hill - April 18

This one is sure to sell out since it is a double NEFA points event, so don't wait to register.

Don't let today's snowstorm fool you, Spring is coming!

• Event flyer (PDF)
  
• Register online or by mail

Ace Race disc approved for tournament play

For everyone that played in our Ace Race back in October:

The 2008 Discraft Ace Race prototype disc has now been approved for PDGA tournament play. The disc may be released to the general public in the Spring of 2009, under the possible name of 'Nebula'. All existing copies of the disc are now legal for PDGA purposes.

I've been using my a lot this winter for short flick shots around corners. Plus, it's easy to find in the snow since it is bright orange!

Fore! Bad drivers ahead.

The only thing this has to do with disc golf is the word "drivers".

After the first one, my favorites are at the 2:00 mark and 2:50 mark. Oh who am I kidding, they're all pretty funny. Fore!

All the kids are doing it, so why not us?

Join the Devens Disc Golf group on Facebook. Don't fight it. Facebook is calling you.

• Search for Devens Disc Golf on Facebook.
  

Woody has been busy

A woodpecker or two has been going crazy on the course. Pretty impressive stuff over near holes 3, 12, and 18.

A few new photos and an afternoon round

I've added a few new ICO prep photos to the website featuring Rob, Gags, and Tommy.

I'll also be heading over for a round today about 1:30 if anyone wants to join me. It is too nice out not to go play.

55 degrees in February. Hill Yeah!

Ice Cube Open '09 Wrapup

Here are the final numbers from the ICO. This year we raised $500 -- that's $200 more than last year. Thank you golfers and sponsors!

• 32 degrees, sunny, breezy, 10 inches of crusty snow
• 30 golfers, 6 divisions (21 AMs, 9 Pros)
• $240 payout
• $500 donated to charity ($300 to ARC Community Services, $200 to Loaves and Fishes)
• 200 cans of food donated to Loaves and Fishes

• The Disc Grab Bag raised $145. Rob Curtis went home with 20 new-to-him discs. About 25 of 30 golfers participated.
• About $55 extra cash was donated.
• Photos here

RESULTS

• Ring of Ice, Pro/AM1: Davis Johnson
• Ring of Ice, AM2/Rec: Rob Curtis
• CTPs: Jason Purdy, Luke Adolph, Rob Walker, Mike Dussault, Jeremy Travis, Davis Johnson
• Some AM winners also won merchandise. All 1st place winners won new Innova plastic courtesy of Bradley.
• Thank you Ken, Dave, and Mike for donating prizes.
• Thank you to our sponsors: Devens Grill, Harvard General Store, Breakmark, Dunkin Donuts, Old Sturbridge Village.

PRO OPEN
1 Mike Dussault 54, 58, 112 ($45)
2 Dave James 59, 62, 121
3 Phil Vilmorin 64, 69, 133


PRO MASTERS
1 Ken Gary 64, 57, 121 ($45)
2 Davis Johnson 64, 60, 124 ($25)
3 Bradley Arnall 65, 62, 127 ($20)
4 Pete Anderson 64, 69, 133
5 John Hart 68, 66, 134
6 Mike Connell 69, 67, 136


AM MASTERS
1t Paul Sullivan 71, 67, 138* won playoff ($10)
1t Chris Gagne 67, 71, 138 ($10)
3 Gary Seldon 71, 74, 145 (new bag)
4 Steve Walker 81, DNF


AM1
1 Arty Graustein 58, 68, 126 ($15)
2 Tushar Patel 64, 64, 128 ($10)
3t Jason Purdy 63, 69, 132 ($10)
3t Donnie Phillips 70, 62, 132 (merch)
5 Eric Kevorkian 65, 73, 138
6 Rob Walker 66, 74, 140


AM2
1t Luke Adolph 64, 67, 131* won playoff ($15)
1t Joe Atwood 68, 63, 131 ($10)
3t Pete Nevius 65, 70, 135 ($5)
3t John Rodenhizer 68, 67 135 ($5)
5 Brian McNulty 67, 76, 143
6 Rob Curtis 78, 69, 147
7 Ray Karkman 74, 78, 152
8 Brian Anderson 73, 84, 157


REC
1 Jeremy Travis 79, 80, 159 ($15)
2 Tim Seiger 80, 81, 161
3 Matt Muller 88, 77, 165

ICO photos ready

Here are some photos from the Ice Cube Open. Feel free to add a comment or two and let me know what you think. (I'm testing out this photo gallery application.)

• 2009 Ice Cube Open photos
  

What could be more fun than disc golf?

Check out our latest par-level sponsor, Learning Express Toys, for loads of fun educational toys. While their corporate headquarters are on Devens, there are over 100 locations across the country, including one in nearby Acton.

Visit their website to find one near you. Thanks for your support Sharon!

Ice Cube Open results!

Thanks for coming out yesterday, golfers. Here's the short story:

• 30 golfers
• 32 degrees, sunny, and breezy
• 10 inches of crusty snow on a layer of ice
  
• About $450 to charity
• 200+ cans of food
• Lots of CTP prizes donated

Results:

• Pro: Mike Dussault, 112
• Pro Master: Ken Gary, 121
• AM1: Arty Graustein, 126
• AM2: Luke Adolph, 131
• AM Master: Paul Sullivan, 138
• Rec: Jeremy Travis, 159

We forgot to present possibly the best trophies ever awarded at a disc golf tourney -- personalized ice cube trays complete with ice! We forgot they were in the cooler. Ugh.

Luckily we caught up with Mike D at the Devens Grill. We'll get everyone else yours, don't you worry!

Open winner Mike Dussault


Mike D writes:

Fun times in the cold and slippery conditions. The Hill is a lot of fun! A hidden NEFA gem for sure. Looking forward to another visit without snow!

Final results



More later.

Fire!

We got a permit for a fire! Now all we need is a fire pit and some wood...

Let me know if you can help (email). In any case, bring something to add to the fire.

A few prizes to shoot for

Here are a few prizes that have been donated for Saturday's Ice Bowl. Simpsons stuff, Bunratty Potcheen 90-proof Irish booze, hats, and Dunkins. Nice!

Do people call you "bagless"?

Thanks to course sponsor Dave James of PreSeason Speed, you may not be called that after the Ice Cube Open. Dave is donating a new disc golf bag to the golfer with the best score who doesn't already have a bag. Thanks Dave!

Rumor has it that one of New England's top pros is attending the ICO. Hey all you Open players, are you going to let Mike D walk away with his first win of the year and collect all those Green Jacket Series points?

Check Yo Self

A little Ice Cube to get you in the mood for Saturday.

Check Yo Self

Ice Cube |MTV Music

Or maybe Vanilla Ice is more your style. Let's hope not.

Vanilla Ice |MTV Music

ICO added to Green Jacket Points Series

The Ice Cube Open has been added to the Green Jacket Points Series. If you play in this event, you'll earn points toward a final tourney later in the year. Costs nothing to get involved and if you finish in the top 30 of your division for the year, you'll receive an invite.

• Info from last year

Thanks for the add, DanO.

Harvard General Store donates food and prizes

The Harvard General Store has donated 3 gift cards for ICO prizes, as well as food and drinks for our thirsty and hungry golfers. Thanks for your support!

One week to go. Let me know if you plan on taking on the Hill. We are up to 19 golfers - the same number as last year - so let's break our record and support Loaves and Fishes and ARC Community Services!

Pre-registration list

Pro
David James
Phil Vilmorin $
Daniel Marcus $
Mike Dussault $
James Lane $


Pro Masters
Ken Gary $
Mike Connell $
Bradley Arnall $
Chris Gagne $
Davis Johnson $
John Hart $


Am Masters
Paul Sullivan


AM1
Tushar Patel
Donnie Phillips
John Borelli
Arty Graustein $
Rob Walker


AM2
Pete Nevius
Brian McNulty
Brian Anderson
Luke Adolph
Ray Karkman
John Rodenhizer
Rob Curtis
Joe Atwood $
Gary Seldon


AM Women
Marcy Buchanan


Rec
Jeremy Travis
Matt Muller
Tim Seiger

See how they played disc golf in ye olde days

For the second year in a row, Old Sturbridge Village has donated two adult admission tickets for the 2009 season. That's a $40 value! Thank you OSV!

Old Sturbridge Village is a “must-see” destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840. One of the country’s largest living history museums, OSV has a large staff of historians in costume, 59 historic buildings on 200 acres, three authentic water-powered mills and two covered bridges. Visitors can ride in a stagecoach, view antiques, heirloom gardens, meet the farm animals, and take part in hands-on crafts year-round. OSV is located at the intersection of I-90 (MA Pike) and I-84 just about an hour west of Boston.

Breakmark donates gear to Ice Bowl

Course sponsor and local Ultimate apparel supplier, Breakmark, has donated a number of hats and other goodies for the Ice Bowl. Thanks Mat!

If you play Ultimate and are looking for some fresh new clothing designs for next season, check out Breakmark today!

Dunkins kicks in a few prizes for the Ice Bowl

Course sponsor Dunkin Donuts has donated a couple of gift cards for prizes! Devens Disc Golf runs on Dunkins!

Register for the ICO now!