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Welcome new members Justin Black, Ed Wiliiams, and Nick Carlton.
The 2012 roster is 56 members strong.
For third week running #24 is aced in Wed dubs. Congrats to Alex B for latest hole in one. Walter and Tommy keep top two series spots.
5/16/12
New baby: Congrats to Alex on the birth of Paisley Brown, 7 pounds and 2 ounces on May 7
Terry L aced #24 on 5/9/12
Walter and Tommy shot a nice 42 on the Classic 18 layout (par 54) on 5/9/12 with a steller19 on the back 9 deucing every hole except #19. Of course they just added to their already sizable series leads.
HILDEBRAN: Work day on Friday May 18 to level tee pads. Be there at 9:30 AM with gloves. Grand opening is on Saturday, May 26.
5/3/12 ACES! Both Brandon R and Tyler P hit aces last night in Wed dubs, and they were partners. On the par 56 Blue 18 layout they shot 15 down and would have had a 19 on the back nine if not for a bogey on hole 23, their last hole.
Tommy and Walt increase their leads, but now Richard V and T-Pro are 3rd and 4th, respectively.
Check out the new steel UFO logo water bottles available as payout/purchase items, along with a resupply of UFO window decals. Brandon is making some smaller size decals for those wishing to make a less splashy display.
5/2/12 Big ups to Walter M as he tied for 2nd in a field of 76 Advanced Players at the CAC
John M (T4), Casey R (T19) and Tommy B (29) cashed in Intermediate and Richard S got 3rd in Rec.
Good showing by a UFO work crew helping Henry and Jeffrey install nine sleeves at the new Hildebran Community Park. Grnad Opening is set for May 26. This will be a short nine hole course good for those with smaller arms and a chance for everybody to hone one's short game.
4/28/12 MORE MOTOWN Link to Yahoo story
Tommy B keeps the WD lead, with Walter, Chris, and Brad close behind.
Club members are are working Monday to help install new 9 hole course in Hildebran. Keep checking for updates.
4/23/12 Updated membership page, 53 members now current
Bring your bag tag this Sunday for tag singles
4/22/12 Great job Brad running the Motown Showdown event. A great time had by the players, the rain held off, and hundred$ raised for local charities.
Congrats to :
OPEN Brad S T3
ADVANCED Max 2nd, Walter 3rd, Jeremy T4,
Casey T and Zack B T11
ADV MASTER Jeff B T2, Frank 4th
ADV GM Freddy 1st (with an Ace on #7 Short)
ADV SGM Richard V 1st
INTERMEDIATE John M T4, Cody H T6
WOMEN Kristine W 2nd
Tommy and Walter are now tied for the lead and have opened up a 6 point gap over the Wed Dubs series field.
4/15/12 Date set for One Disc Ace Race Saturday Aug. 4
See forum entry for more information
Sunday schedule refined for alternating singles and doubles.
See calendar for weekly schedule. Rounds are 18 holes with varying layouts.
4/12/12 Great turnout of 32 at Wed Dubs last evening. New series leader is Walter M and ace pool carryover is $54.
4/11/12 Posted initial standings for Wednesday dubs. First two places at end of season get paid entries into Hickory Classic.
4/2/12 Good turnout Sunday for tag singles. Thanks to all who have bought 2012 tags. We are up to 49 current members.
3/27/12
Congrats to newlyweds Brad and Aimee
Updated member page with 2012 members
See Shawn to join and get 2012 tag
Congrats to Glen L, T31/70 Adv at the Clash
3/13/12
Congrats to Brad's ACE on #2 Sunday.
ADDED Calendar Page.
3/8/12
Good times at the Tavern last night. Here is some more info:
1. The following work projects were discussed and agreed to initiate:
a - Remove the fallen trees on Hole 7. Josh W took the lead on this.
b - Remove the brush in the ditch on hole 15
c - Install brick or stone drop zones on holes 2 and 3
d - Level and possibly redirect tee pad on hole 10
e - Build terraces around pin positions on Long 3 and 5 to address unfair roller and erosion issues. Jeremy W took the lead on this item.
If interested in leading a project contact Dan, Frank or Freddy.
Watch for work day announcements.
2. Wednesday Dubs will start on April 4, the first week the park will be open until 8 PM. Same format, $5 random draw, plastic payout, top two points earners get HC entry.
3. New discs are in from both Innova and Discraft. I'll have first run Mambas at Sunday dubs on 3/11.
4. We agreed the club will look into sponsoring a hole for the 2012 Worlds. Post your suggestion for which Charlotte course/hole to request.
5. Sunday will alternate between dubs and tag singles, 18 holes, mixing up the layouts. Odd dates (i.e. March 11) are singles, even dates doubles. Singles will have two divisions enforced with bagger ridicule, if neccesary.
6. A calendar for the website was requested. I'll work on it.
3/7/12Congrats to Terry L for 1st place in Adv Granmasters at Statesville and Will R for 5th in Int.
Congrats to Glen for getting the #1 tag in the initial tag round. 2012 tags are available from Shawn.
2/15/12 Voting continues on new OB designations for Hilton Park. Contact Frank or Shawn by Feb 25 to vote. One vote per 2011 club member. See details in item on the right.
Initial Bagtag round of singles on Feb 26.
2/5/12 Thanks to Brent tor a great Ice Bowl. 43 players braved the cool drizzle to collect around $450 and over 200 cans of food for the House of Hope.
1/15/12
Congrats to Kenny D for getting an ace on long #12 in dub on 1/8/12.
1/12/12
The Ice Bowl Cometh
Around 40 signed up so far. Contact Brent Petersen to reserve a spot and tell him if you are bringing chili.
1/11/12
Election results
President - Frank Patterson
VP _Andy Drace
Treasurer - Dan Mitchell
Sunday Dubs TD - Shawn O'Gara
Thanks to Glen for his tenure as President.
12/12/11
Congrats to Zack B (T 8th), Brian J (T18th) and Lynnie H (T 24th) in the field of 48 Advanced players at the Tupelo Bay Open.
Tyler P aced #6 in Sunday dubs.
12/1/11
Added corporate hole sponsor list to Hickory Classic Page
11/5/11
End of Year UFO Party
Sunday November 13, 2011 in lieu of Hilton Doubles.
11 AM at Sawmills Veterans Memorial Park , temporary course
Random Draw Doubles, pizza lunch, elections, year in review report
Address: 5473 Waterworks Road, Sawmills, NC 28630
10/19/11
Two upcoming events announced:
o 11/5/2011 Skins at the Glenn II
o 2/4/2012 Ice Bowl
10/13/11
Added satellite map of Hilton DGC
9/21/11
Lots of catching up to do.
The 14th Hickory Classic rapped up successfully, see results here.
Douglas Dean Edwards born 9/18/11
Aces for Dr Jeff and Brad S
Holes renumbered 1-24. I'm working on updating pages on PDGA and DGCR
9/1/11
Great end of the season for Wednesday Doubles last night.
Brad S and Frank finished one/two to earn paid spots into the Hickory Classic.
Glen won the throw-off for the Sport basket.
Richard V, Dan, and Nate L came in 1,2,3 for the CTP to distribute half the leftover Ace Pool. The other half will be prorated and pay down part of the entry fees for places 3 to 10.
Since March, 87 people played 620 rounds. The club raised over $1000 to go to payouts and costs of the Hickory Classic.
Thanks to everyone who came out and played. See you next March!
8/26/11
Posted course set-up by round on Hickory Classic page.
Latest season standings for Wed dubs show a tie for second with Brandon and Frank, with Freddy in fourth 13 points back. If twenty plus teams, show up again next Wednesday, any of the three could get the second pay-in spot.
8/25/11
Opened 24th hole at the park, current ly designated F8 (future 8). Holes will be renumbered 1-24 next week.
Classic field of 90 posted on PDGA.com.
44 at Wed dubs last night, another new record. Next week will be last event of the season. There will be the throw-off for the sport basket and another for half of any remaining ace pool $,.The other half will go to reduced payments for series finishers 3rd,4th,etc. And pizza.
8/24/11
The 2011 Hickory Classic is full. If you want to go on the stand-by list in case someone drops out, email me and include your phone number.
8/22/11
UPDATE 9 PM
87 registered for Hickory Classic
Online registration is closed
3 spots left via paper registration
Fixed glitch on Wed dubs results table in "Events" column. No problems with point totals, thus no changes there.
79 registered in the Hickory Classic as of noon.Only five spots left in online registration.
Congrats to Henry, Brain, Lynnie and Zack for good finishes in the Oak Hollow Open. Check it out on the Achievements page.
8/21/11
8/19/11
Six new players contribute to a record 39 players at Wed dubs
Just two Wednesdays left this season
8/16/11
WORKDAY SATURDAY 8/20/11 9 am
Pouring tee pad on newest hole beyond tee for hole #9
Please don't park on access road between hole 6 and new pad as trucks will be bringing in water and cement
8/11/11
Great turnout of 29 last night for dubs. Only three more sessions left. Come and take your shot at winning plastic, Brad's CTP, and cookies.
8/10/11
24 days until the Hickory Classic
Registration historically peaks 3 weeks out, so now is a good time to get your spot. It also is time to get your name or logo on a tee sign with a 2011-2012 sponsorship. See Dan for details.
7/28/11
BAG TAG SINGLES THIS SUNDAY 7/31/11 @ 11 AM
WORKDAY SATURDAY 7/30/11
8:30 AM at Hilton
See Dan if you want to be one of 25 well attired volunteers for the Hickory Classic.
7/25/11
Congrats to Brad S and Aaron Y for cashing at Deep Creek Dreams.
Thanks to the tee pad crew forming and pouring #15: Glen, Richard V, Dan, Kenny, John M, Thomas, Richard T, Doug, Adam, and Bryan.
7/21/11
WORKDAY PREP Friday 6 Pm to build form around #15 tee pad for pouring saturday morning
ACES! Terry on #18 and Nolan on #19
7/20/11
* Thanks to those who came out last Saturday to clear brush from the course and raise the bridge on #10.
* NEXT CHANCE
Workday, Sat 23, 8:00 AM
We are pouring the teepad on #15. Come out to add a permanent part of Hilton Park.
*Online Registration is now open for the Hickory Classic. LINK HERE
* Hole 10 has its second basket back. Once again you have the option of Par 3 A/B or Par 4 C.
7/13/11
WORKDAY, SATURDAY 7/16/11 STARTING AT 8 AM
The recent storms have left more downed trees, limbs, and general brush than even team can remember happening before. Even if you can't make it Saturday, spend some time at the park dragging brush off the fairways.
Brent extended registration to this week. Last chance to get a spot in the ace race. Call him or post on the UFO Forum.
Doug E hits a Ace on #11 in Wed dubs. Nice shot, pitiful payday, thanks to RV.
Wed dubs standing really tightened up top 3 spots separated by 2 points.
6/30/11
Congrats to Richard V hitting an ace on #18 in Wed dubs!
Props to Larry and Brad S for shooting 16 down in 19 holes.
6/24/11
Welcome newest member Nate Dunmore
Bag Tag singles Sunday 6/26 at 11 AM. Only $2 to play with regular Sunday ace pool in effect.
Make sure to register for the Ace Race by July 3 (Brent is giving extra time to sign up)
It is time to gear up for the 2011 Hickory Classic. Initial planning meeting 6/29 after Wednesday Dubs at El Chapala in Viewmont.
6/9/11
Members have been competing around the region, getting married, hitting aces. Check updates on achievements page for details.
Welcome newest member Rodney Matthews
Thanks to the Nate L, Richard V, and Bryan for clean-up work last saturday. Also thanks to Glen, Richard T, Bryan, Chance, Drew and Dan for installing benches on 15 and 15.5.
THREE WIDE INTO THE TURN!After last night there is now a three-way tie for the season points lead of Wed Dubs
6/2/11
Brent is taking entries for 2011 Ace Race on Aug 6. Get him your $25 entry by July 1.
Welcome Brandon Rufty, newest member/tag owner
5/30/11
26 players at the innagural Sunday tag singles. New top tag holders:
1.Freddy
2. Brad S
3. Adam
4. Roc
Next Sunday tag singles 6/26/11
New tags are in.
Welcome Cody Helton, 54th paid member.
Congrats on two recent marriages:
Shawn O
Thomas W
5/18/11
22 players at Wed dubs. New season points leader, Frank.
5/17/11
Back from vacation and ready to BLOG
• Updated Wed Dubs standings: new leader- Larry H
• Updated Members List
Welcome Aaron Young, Carter McNeil and Jeffrey Childres
• Date set for first Sunday Tag Singles, May 29. Only $2 to play if you have a tag, side pots encouraged. Glen and Kenny have ordered more tags (numbers 51 to 65)
If you do not have a tag, it is $20 for both tag and 2011 member dues.
4/29/11
21 Players Wednesday.
Thanks to Larry H for taking charge of FOUND DISCS box.
4/25/11
4/22/11
Twenty-two players Wednesday. Brad started the CTP contest for the Discatcher Sport. Freddy aced #5 for a nice payday.
On Tuesday, the Sawmills, NC town council approved the construction of an 18 hole disc golf course at Veterans Memorial Park. Look for the first 7 holes to open by July 1, 2011.
4/19/11
Added list of 2011 members.
Fifty strong and growing.
4/15/11
WORKDAY! Monday, April 25 (the day after Easter), President Glen is leading the paving crew as we will pour teepads on 15 and 15.5. Everyone who helps at least three hours gets an invite to Larry's wing party at Hooters.
Thanks to Richard T and Glen for securing a Mule to transport cement and water to the worksites.
Big Turnout Wednesday, 27 players!
Brad Smith is donating a basket to be given away at the end of the series. Dollar throw CTP each week to qualify for year end throw-off. More details to follow. Thanks Brad!
4/8/11
Welcome Arabella Claire Lowman, born April 7, 8 lb 10 oz
and 21 inches. Congrats to Heather and Glen. And now it's time for Granpa duties for Kenny and Terry.
More Hickory Players who placed in G-town are now on Achievements page.
UNIFOUR FLYING OBJECTS
DISC GOLF CLUB HOMEPAGE
SUPPORTING DISC GOLF IN GREATER HICKORY AND EAST BURKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
This site contains information about the 24 hole disc golf course in Glenn C. Hilton Park in Hickory, NC. The course is supported and maintained by the UFO (Unifour Flying Objects) Disc Golf Club.
WEDNESDAY DOUBLES STARTED APRIL 4
CHECK IN BY 5:20 PM, DRAW PROMPTLY AT 5:30 PM
SUNDAY PLAY ALTERNATES BETWEEN BAG TAG SINGLES AND RANDOM DRAW DOUBLES.
- START TIME IS 11 AM
- SINGLES ON ODD DATES AND DOUBLES ON EVEN DATES. SEE CALENDAR FOR CURRENT SCHEDULE
- ROUND IS EIGHTEEN HOLES (LAYOUTS VARY)
VOTING COMPLETE
President Frank has put forth a ballot question concerning OB designations at Hilton Park. Option 1 making all pavement OB won decisively so OB is added to holes 1,2 and 3 as follows.
Hole 1: The sidewalk and beyond is OB. Your lie is up to 1 meter in (perpendicular to the OB boundary) from where you were last in bounds, one stroke penalty.
Hole 2: Island hole. You must come to rest on the basket side of the sidewalks. If you do not, your lie is the drop zone next to sidewalk at top of the hill, one stroke penalty.
Hole 3: The
sidewalk and beyond is OB. Your lie is up to 1 meter in (perpendicular
to the OB boundary) from where you were last in bounds, per group decision,one stroke
penalty. There may be a drop zone in the future to address the fact that many rolls to OB on long 3 are not in view.
2012 bag tags are here. Tags and 2012 Club Membership is $20. Membership gets you $1 discount at Sunday dubs and $1 to $2 off purchase of club discs. Frank plans to emphasize bag tag play in 2012.
SUGGESTED LINKS (click below)
Map of first tee location 2035 6th St NW. Hickory, NC 28601
DGCourseReview Page Best collection of course data
PDGA Hilton Page Via course directory, park zip code is 28601
Hickory Parks and Recreation, Hilton Park Has Google and Mapquest Links
UFO Facebook Page Locals post news and pix
No link, search for UFO
with your Facebook Account
UFO Forum Check out latest club happenings, sign up to post
EVENTS
The club hosts two weekly events:
- Sunday Doubles/Singles 11 AM, see calendar for schedule
- Wednesday Doubles at 5:30 PM , random draw, captain's choice, plastic payout, top two series point earners get entry paid into Hickory Classic
There are three annual events:
- The Hickory Classic, a B tier PDGA sanctioned event held the Labor Day weekend (this year Sept 3 and 4, 2011)
- The Ice Bowl is held in Winter as a charity benefit.
- The One Disc Ace Race is a special event using a prototype disc on shortened holes. 2012 Ace Race Aug 4, 10:00. Info here.