Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Photo Opp
Based on the body language in the below photo, which two of the four tour members would be most comfortable together as a doubles team?
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Power Rankings
DGC is proud to introduce a new feature: The Power Rankings. Who is on a hot streak? Who's skills have atrophied from lack of use?
1. The Champ - (Previous Rank, 1) He has been pretty consistent of late. While he did manage to drop one round to Mike at Tyler and another to Dave at Wickham this summer he has otherwise dominated, including sweeping the recent three course event hosted by Shankar as well as two hard fought rounds at Norwalk this past weekend. Excellent distance off the tee combined with a veteran short game make The Champ still the man to beat on tour.
2. Mike M. - (Previous Rank, 3) Mike M has taken over the number two spot from champion contender Maddog. The last time these two played head to head Maddog got the worst of it. Fans are clamoring for a rematch. Is this a short term shift or has Millsbury finally edged ahead of Maddog for good? His forehand is looking extremely sharp, his approaches are dead on. Once the backhand becomes more consistent he may have the complete game.
3. Maddog - (Previous Rank, 2) While always dangerous, Maddog has not quite been as consistent as he has been in the past. Aside from one narrow victory in the rain at Whickham recently, he has not been able to best Mike or Ben in head-to-head competitions this summer. Still, Dave has proven time and time again he deserves to be considered amongst the sports most elite players, and there is perhaps no player more feared. Still, it is going to take a few W's for Dave to reclaim past glory.
4. Saito - (Previous Rank, 5) Disc golf's new wonder boy has been turning heads of late. He has shown flashes of brilliance both in his drives and around the greens which hint at his ability to compete directly with the sports elite. Just this past weekend he clipped the Raven's wings, comfortably finishing ahead of Shankar by six strokes. Saito can no longer be ignored as a threat. Watch out Maddog - Saito is not done climbing.
5. Shankar (Previous Rank, 4) The sports resident wild child, Shankadilly, has fallen on hard times on the course. His once feared putting stroke was not present during his latest foray with the big boys. While he has spent plenty of time beating up on the Sports C Tier, we have not seen him make any sort of threat to the top of the division and is the first of the old school to fall victim to Saito's emergence. Perhaps it is the off the course distractions what with beautiful baby Samara, or perhaps the skills have simply reached a plateau? One thing is sure, the competitive fire remains and you can bet Shankar will be working hard towards regaining his former stature.
6. Bruen (Previous Rank, 7). While Greg has been spending most of his time in the bush leagues, reports indicate ample playtime and increasing skills being honed deep in the blue ridge mountians. We shall see how he stacks up at the upcoming Charlottseville Invitiational.
7. Tomoko (Previous Rank, 8) Gushing recent bride Tomoko has all the tools necessary to make a big push in the ranks: a beautifully smooth stroke, a fanatical coach, and a wonderful attitutude out on the course.
8. Wiesburgler (Previous Rank, 6). The Burglar has been absent of late, preferring winter's lack of foliage. Nevertheless he has been playing with increasing skill and could present a challenge for the likes of Bruen, Tomoko and Shankar when in top form. Hopefully he will get back on the course soon.
Not Currently Ranked due to inactive status: Bernstein, Chester
1. The Champ - (Previous Rank, 1) He has been pretty consistent of late. While he did manage to drop one round to Mike at Tyler and another to Dave at Wickham this summer he has otherwise dominated, including sweeping the recent three course event hosted by Shankar as well as two hard fought rounds at Norwalk this past weekend. Excellent distance off the tee combined with a veteran short game make The Champ still the man to beat on tour.
2. Mike M. - (Previous Rank, 3) Mike M has taken over the number two spot from champion contender Maddog. The last time these two played head to head Maddog got the worst of it. Fans are clamoring for a rematch. Is this a short term shift or has Millsbury finally edged ahead of Maddog for good? His forehand is looking extremely sharp, his approaches are dead on. Once the backhand becomes more consistent he may have the complete game.
3. Maddog - (Previous Rank, 2) While always dangerous, Maddog has not quite been as consistent as he has been in the past. Aside from one narrow victory in the rain at Whickham recently, he has not been able to best Mike or Ben in head-to-head competitions this summer. Still, Dave has proven time and time again he deserves to be considered amongst the sports most elite players, and there is perhaps no player more feared. Still, it is going to take a few W's for Dave to reclaim past glory.
4. Saito - (Previous Rank, 5) Disc golf's new wonder boy has been turning heads of late. He has shown flashes of brilliance both in his drives and around the greens which hint at his ability to compete directly with the sports elite. Just this past weekend he clipped the Raven's wings, comfortably finishing ahead of Shankar by six strokes. Saito can no longer be ignored as a threat. Watch out Maddog - Saito is not done climbing.
5. Shankar (Previous Rank, 4) The sports resident wild child, Shankadilly, has fallen on hard times on the course. His once feared putting stroke was not present during his latest foray with the big boys. While he has spent plenty of time beating up on the Sports C Tier, we have not seen him make any sort of threat to the top of the division and is the first of the old school to fall victim to Saito's emergence. Perhaps it is the off the course distractions what with beautiful baby Samara, or perhaps the skills have simply reached a plateau? One thing is sure, the competitive fire remains and you can bet Shankar will be working hard towards regaining his former stature.
6. Bruen (Previous Rank, 7). While Greg has been spending most of his time in the bush leagues, reports indicate ample playtime and increasing skills being honed deep in the blue ridge mountians. We shall see how he stacks up at the upcoming Charlottseville Invitiational.
7. Tomoko (Previous Rank, 8) Gushing recent bride Tomoko has all the tools necessary to make a big push in the ranks: a beautifully smooth stroke, a fanatical coach, and a wonderful attitutude out on the course.
8. Wiesburgler (Previous Rank, 6). The Burglar has been absent of late, preferring winter's lack of foliage. Nevertheless he has been playing with increasing skill and could present a challenge for the likes of Bruen, Tomoko and Shankar when in top form. Hopefully he will get back on the course soon.
Not Currently Ranked due to inactive status: Bernstein, Chester
Friday, August 04, 2006
Ravi and Greg's Grand Day Out
Independence Weekend 2006: Sylvan Splendor & Strutting Cocks
Senor Shanks and the Peanut Butter Pirate had ample reason to celebrate over the July 4th weekend...Armed with a spirit of adventure akin to Lewis and Clark, the two intrepid discers headed down to the pastorale hamlet that is Spotsylvania Va for some wicked disc on what may be one of, if not the best disc package around: The Grange.
Senor Shanks and the Peanut Butter Pirate had ample reason to celebrate over the July 4th weekend...Armed with a spirit of adventure akin to Lewis and Clark, the two intrepid discers headed down to the pastorale hamlet that is Spotsylvania Va for some wicked disc on what may be one of, if not the best disc package around: The Grange.
What’s the Grange? A stellar combo of three privately owned courses, two of which are current PDGA Supertour sites and recently held the Viriginia Open. The third is a fun little ditty of a “Pitch and Putt”--The Tiki Course; complete with wacky sculptural adornments and Christmas tree lights for late night gambling rounds...
The Grange is: A true disc paradise with artfully crafted and challenging holes including hills, valleys, sand traps, ponds, wildflower gardens, putting in a horse corral... A Mach III challenge that begs to be played...A mega chill-out for disc fanatics only complete with a Disc Store Truck, fridge for your muchies, free range birds, barns with old arcade games, and two rockin’ courses: The Dark Side and the Sunny Side. "
I’ll give you an idea of what Mike Trapasso and his family have to offer you...Tight fairways, excellent pin placements, truly outrageous rough, neither long nor short, no crowds--only discers who call ahead and ask to play... Shanks and moi played respectably with RS closing out the day with a +7 and GB with a +17...Excellent play, great company, and our own set of pro courses for the day...Needless to say, I’m inspired. After my loss to Saito ( he played an excellent round, I did not) I was forlorn, but alas, I return! A new member of the Blue Ridge Disc Golf Club, ready to play, I glady welcome any to Charlottesville for a round at Walnut Creek, or a noble crusade to a former Deadhead’s disc paradise: The Grange. As an aside, Shanks and I hit Burke on Monday July 3rd and throwing from the pro tees I threw a +2 and Shanks -2...excellent disc. Peace and gentle hyzers..." Below, a pic of your narrator, Greg:
Greg
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