* Winnings in a pro division may include cash and prizes. In amatuer divisions, only prizes are received by players. Prizes given out for extra events (CTP, etc.) may be included in this total.
Invitations will be going out for the 2006 Southern National Pro Tournament next week (June 12 - 16). A list will also be posted here and on the PDGA website. Invited players will have until July 15 to register. July 15 - August 15 the field will open to anyone with Pro Southern National points. August 15 - September 1 any player with SN points, am or pro may register.
On-line registration will be handled by Marshall Street Disc Golf as part of their most generous sponsorship of this event. Details will be listed in the invitation. A list of registered players will also be posted here and on the PDGA website.
This tournament is a PDGA B-Tier event, a USDGC Qualifier, and a 2007 Player's Cup Qualifier. Chris LaSonde is the Tournament Director. Michael Preston is the Asst. Tournament Director.
Pro Open - $80
Pro Master/GM/Women - $70
The field will be capped at 144 and split into two pools.
Pool A will consist of all Pro Open Players.
Pool B will be all other Pro Divisions.
The tournament will be contested on four courses in two days.
The four courses with tee assignments:
Cottage Hill (Medal of Honor) DGC- Women will play White Tees. All Other divisions will play Blue Tees where available (Holes 2, 9, 10, 11 & 12)
Springhill/Hobbitt Park DGC - All divisions play regular tees with the exception of Hole 1 where the Open/Masters & GM will be teeing from the top of the bluff adjacent to Hole 8's basket
University of South Alabama DGC - All Divisions play regular tees.
Municipal/Langan DGC - Pro/Master/GM will play a special layout including a mix of custom holes, tee pads and basket positions. The final layout will be posted as soon as I have received word from the city engineers about final plans for the expansion of the tennis center. In general the layout will be similar to that played at the Southside tournament in April and at the City of Mobile doubles next weekend. Women will play the same baskets with up tees on some holes.
Schedule:
Invitations sent June 12-16
Invited players have until July 15 to register before field opens to all players with Southern National points on a first-come, first-served basis.
August 1 is the final day to make reservations at the guaranteed rate at the Best Westsern Ashbury Hotel & Suites, which is the host hotel (details on rate/room combinations will be included with the invitations.
August 25 is the final day to register on-line with Marshall Street Disc Golf or by mail (address included in invitations).
Sept. 1 - Final Registration/Check In/Pick up Players Packages; noon - 9 p.m. at the Host Hotel
Sept. 1 - Bring your Partner Doubles at Municipal (sneak peak at the layout you will play)
Sept. 2 - NO REGISTRATION.
Sept. 2 - 9 a.m. Players meeting (Location TBD)
Sept 2 - 10 a.m. Pool A tees at Cottage Hill DGC (Mike Preston - On-Course TD & Certified Official); Pool B at Hobbitt/Springhill DGC (Chris LaSonde - On-Course TD & Certified Official)
Sept 2 - Lunch served at Cottage Hill following the first round.
Sept 2 - pm round Pool A at Hobbitt/Springhill DGC; Pool B at Cottage Hill DGC
Sept 2, 5-7 p.m.; Skills contest all divisions at Municipal Park (Southside)
Sept 2, 7 -10 p.m.; Player's Party/Flymart/Forum/Putting Contest at Dogwood Ballroom, Host Hotel
Sept 3, 9 a.m.; Pool A tees at University of South Alabama DGC (Mike Preston On Course Director/Certified Official); Pool B tees at Municipal Park (Chris LaSonde On Course Director/Certified Official)
Sept 3 - Lunch after Round 1 served at Municipal Park
Sept 3 - pm round; Pool A tees at Municipal Park; Pool B tees at USA.
Sept 3 - Final Six Holes (Continuation) for Top Four Pro Open Players at Municipal Park (Start time approximately 4:30 p.m.
Sept 3 - 6:30 - Tournament Awards Ceremony, Dogwood Ballroom, Host Hotel.