NFGA 2013

I must admit to being remiss; however, given the dismal NFGA attendance this year, I’ve had to concede my priority of following this league to other, more robust, league play around the country ... show more ›

I must admit to being remiss; however, given the dismal NFGA attendance this year, I’ve had to concede my priority of following this league to other, more robust, league play around the country.

However, and that aside, I owe a HUGE apology to one player who played his best NFGA round ever on this muggy night in July.

BOB Krask won the round with an impressive fifteen under par (-15), a full four strokes ahead of the league hero, Sammy Jackson.

Too much time has passed to recall too many details of the round, so this entry will be short.

BOB won!

Additionally, the medallion drought was broken with three being earned this night - all in the Automobile Association category. Brad picked one up on four (and in front of spectators) while Sammy made a bit of history that probably went unnoticed to most in attendance. Sure we all saw him strike a vehicle twice on five. A gust of wind carried him a bit further than he anticipated and his throw glanced off the windshield, up into the air, and back down onto the first of three vehicles illegally parked along the right side of the fairway. Oh, but that was not the historic aspect of his endeavor. On sixteen, another vehicle (yes, the same three cars now aligned to the left) would take the wrath of another of Sammy’s drives.

Shaken, but not stirred, our hero would still go on to finish the round in second place.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “I wonder what’s going to happen when his magic flip-flops finally wear out?”

Hopefully, the weather will start to cooperate and attendance will pick up for the fourteenth round of the season on August 14. What? Fourteenth round on the fourteenth. And only a day after the Perseid meteor shower peak! Could there be magic in the air?

It was a muggy afternoon when five players teed it up for the third and final round of the 2013 Surgeon’s Cup Summer Series. Going into the round Sammy was leading at thirteen under (-13) ... show more ›

It was a muggy afternoon when five players teed it up for the third and final round of the 2013 Surgeon’s Cup Summer Series.

Going into the round Sammy was leading at thirteen under (-13) followed by Brad at eleven (-11), Wayne and Robby at eight (-8) and BOB playing his first round from scratch.

Jackson and Altone came off the tee with birds on one, followed by pars on two and three and then another couple of birds on four. Brad would then bird five while Sammy dropped in with a par giving Brad the first lead of the round at three under (-3).

Both Robby and BOB started off slow hitting pars on the first three holes. BOB would continue hitting par for two more holes before his game started to kick in.

Wayne hit a bird on two but would not tweet again until five and six. Altone took a solo par on six bringing the round to a four way tie.

As the group teed on seven, Sammy, Brad, Robby and Wayne were at three under and BOB was only two strokes back. Altone let loose with a bomb and while everyone else then laid up for a par, Brad stuck it for a birdie two.

By the turn Brad was leading at six under (-6) with the tie for fourth only a stroke back and BOB now four off the lead but still having fun.

As the group approached ten, the hole had morphed into a six fold challenge with cars lining both the cul-de-sac and the streets leading into it. Fortunately, the hole was not blocked and everyone kept their drives on line and in the fairway. Wayne’s second shot went well past the hole costing him a bird while Altone nailed an eagle adding even more zip to his momentum.

Now leading by two, Altone was starting to taste something; but with the “Trail” still ahead, he was not sure what it was.

The group now had to tee between two more vehicles for the downhill eleven. All drives were safe and on his second shot, BOB suffered an overthrow ending up with par while the rest of the field birdied the hole.

Twelve had two sets of challenges in addition to being the toughest hole on the course. Two cars guarded both sides of the fairway and another two cars guarded the hole itself. Altone drove past the first two cars taking them out of play for his second shot. Morgan had a little trouble on the approach and ended up with a bogey. All players went for the hole in spite of the cars and – true to the game being played here- did so safely.

Still leading by two after twelve, Brad could only muster a bird on thirteen and gave up a stroke as the rest of the group hit eagles.

There can always be speculation as to where and when momentum changes in a game. More times than not, when it comes to this game, that moment in time is almost always on the “Trail.”

On fourteen, Wayne, Brad and Robby gave up a stroke with pars while BOB and Sammy started their “Trail” runs with birdies.

Teeing it up on fifteen Brad and Sammy were tied for the lead at ten under (-10). With a par on fifteen, Wayne then gave up another stroke to the entire group.

With the help of an awesome approach shot, Sammy took the lead on sixteen and then put the round and tournament out of reach with a double eagle on seventeen.

Everyone hit their birds on eighteen and Sammy, once again, went down in the record books.

Congratulations to Sammy and to all who played in this historic Surgeon’s Cup!

Whether anyone is going to stop the domination of this league was answered this round.

Sammy played the best round in Surgeon’s Cup history hitting a 56 (-16) which is one stroke better than the previous record held by MaT. And even though the format this year was to count a single round, had we counted the best two, Sammy would have bettered his own record by a stroke with a combined 115 (-29).

With this win, Sammy becomes the first NFGA member to hold four (4) recorded championships. He is followed by MaT with three (3) and Wayne with one (1).

The entire group played an outstanding round averaging thirteen under par (-13) which is three strokes better than any previous Surgeon’s Cup round.

No medallions or aces were scored during the round.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “F***! Oh I’m sorry!”

It was a muggy afternoon when five players teed it up for the third and final round of the 2013 Surgeon’s Cup Summer Series. Going into the round Sammy was leading at thirteen under (-13) ... show more ›

It was a muggy afternoon when five players teed it up for the third and final round of the 2013 Surgeon’s Cup Summer Series.

Going into the round Sammy was leading at thirteen under (-13) followed by Brad at eleven (-11), Wayne and Robby at eight (-8) and BOB playing his first round from scratch.

Jackson and Altone came off the tee with birds on one, followed by pars on two and three and then another couple of birds on four. Brad would then bird five while Sammy dropped in with a par giving Brad the first lead of the round at three under (-3).

Both Robby and BOB started off slow hitting pars on the first three holes. BOB would continue hitting par for two more holes before his game started to kick in.

Wayne hit a bird on two but would not tweet again until five and six. Altone took a solo par on six bringing the round to a four way tie.

As the group teed on seven, Sammy, Brad, Robby and Wayne were at three under and BOB was only two strokes back. Altone let loose with a bomb and while everyone else then laid up for a par, Brad stuck it for a birdie two.

By the turn Brad was leading at six under (-6) with the tie for fourth only a stroke back and BOB now four off the lead but still having fun.

As the group approached ten, the hole had morphed into a six fold challenge with cars lining both the cul-de-sac and the streets leading into it. Fortunately, the hole was not blocked and everyone kept their drives on line and in the fairway. Wayne’s second shot went well past the hole costing him a bird while Altone nailed an eagle adding even more zip to his momentum.

Now leading by two, Altone was starting to taste something; but with the “Trail” still ahead, he was not sure what it was.

The group now had to tee between two more vehicles for the downhill eleven. All drives were safe and on his second shot, BOB suffered an overthrow ending up with par while the rest of the field birdied the hole.

Twelve had two sets of challenges in addition to being the toughest hole on the course. Two cars guarded both sides of the fairway and another two cars guarded the hole itself. Altone drove past the first two cars taking them out of play for his second shot. Morgan had a little trouble on the approach and ended up with a bogey. All players went for the hole in spite of the cars and – true to the game being played here- did so safely.

Still leading by two after twelve, Brad could only muster a bird on thirteen and gave up a stroke as the rest of the group hit eagles.

There can always be speculation as to where and when momentum changes in a game. More times than not, when it comes to this game, that moment in time is almost always on the “Trail.”

On fourteen, Wayne, Brad and Robby gave up a stroke with pars while BOB and Sammy started their “Trail” runs with birdies.

Teeing it up on fifteen Brad and Sammy were tied for the lead at ten under (-10). With a par on fifteen, Wayne then gave up another stroke to the entire group.

With the help of an awesome approach shot, Sammy took the lead on sixteen and then put the round and tournament out of reach with a double eagle on seventeen.

Everyone hit their birds on eighteen and Sammy, once again, went down in the record books.

Congratulations to Sammy and to all who played in this historic Surgeon’s Cup!

Whether anyone is going to stop the domination of this league was answered this round.

Sammy played the best round in Surgeon’s Cup history hitting a 56 (-16) which is one stroke better than the previous record held by MaT. And even though the format this year was to count a single round, had we counted the best two, Sammy would have bettered his own record by a stroke with a combined 115 (-29).

With this win, Sammy becomes the first NFGA member to hold four (4) recorded championships. He is followed by MaT with three (3) and Wayne with one (1).

The entire group played an outstanding round averaging thirteen under par (-13) which is three strokes better than any previous Surgeon’s Cup round.

No medallions or aces were scored during the round.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “F***! Oh I’m sorry!”

Three players teed it up on a great night for Frisbee golf. Wayne started off with a couple of birds on one and two that only stoked Jackson into action for the rest of the round. Hitting some rea ... show more ›

Three players teed it up on a great night for Frisbee golf.

Wayne started off with a couple of birds on one and two that only stoked Jackson into action for the rest of the round. Hitting some really long and accurate drives, Sammy caught up and had the lead by a stroke at the turn with Brad only two strokes behind that.

The wheels fell of the Russell wagon on eleven and twelve with two bogeys and finally a par on the light and lofty seventeen.

Altone was within a stroke of Jackson by fifteen and they both twinned out the rest of the holes to end a stroke apart.

Round two is in the books and while Sammy has maintained the lead, Brad has stepped up and provided a challenge.

Finishing his first round at eleven under, Brad is only two strokes behind Sammy’s first round of thirteen under as they head into the third round next Wednesday.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “Hey mon you need some kandy?”

There were no medallions or aces scored this round.

Duluth, GA USA (AP) – With the lowest participation in Surgeon’s Cup history, three players turned out for the first of three rounds in the NFGA 2013 Surgeon’s Cup Summer Series. ... show more ›

Duluth, GA USA (AP) – With the lowest participation in Surgeon’s Cup history, three players turned out for the first of three rounds in the NFGA 2013 Surgeon’s Cup Summer Series. In order to accommodate known scheduling conflicts, the Cup is being played out over three consecutive Wednesdays instead of the normal two. While allowing more players to participate, the format, gives any player who is able to make all three rounds a distinct advantage as they will have the ability to discount their highest round.

Wednesday’s round started with Sammy Jackson- taking advantage of some first hole strategic and preferential tree pruning - hitting a towering drive that passed the hole and crossed into the second fairway. Missing his second shot, he was in at par with Robby Morgan hitting a long putt for the first bird of the round and Wayne Russell tapping in at par. Jackson then hit birds on both two and three setting the stage for a two stroke lead at the turn.

Heading into ten, and just like last week, the sky let loose with a torrential downpour to dampen play on the back. Grip slippage started costing the group strokes as Jackson lost one to both competitors with a par on eleven. Everyone bogeyed twelve while Morgan slipped into a par on the par 5 thirteen.

As the group headed down “The Trail,” the rains ceased and after searching all available orifices, neither Russell nor Morgan could pull a bird out of any of them. In the mean time, Jackson found his grip and threw three birds in a row.

Everyone made their expected eagles on seventeen and birds on eighteen putting round one on the books.

So, with Morgan scheduled to miss next week, only two players will have the advantage of possibly playing three rounds. And while it isn't likely to matter to one, the other is the current Cup holder and Summer Series leader by 5 strokes.

Can anyone stop the Jackson dominance of this league? With a lifetime highest round of only five under (-5), a lifetime average of eleven under (-11), a season best of fifteen under (-15) and a league record nineteen under (-19), it will not be a task for the weak. History shows that if someone does not step up with at least an eleven or twelve under during next Wednesday’s round, this one “likely” belongs again to Sammy.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “I don’t like these discs; they seem flimsy.”

This round had to have a follow up sound bite; “I got mine for eight bucks!”

Be sure to register for round two if you plan to man up and play!

Coincident with the first round on the first day of May, the NFGA is proud to announce its May Madness event. With five (5) potential rounds to play in May we are changing it up a bit. At stak ... show more ›

Coincident with the first round on the first day of May, the NFGA is proud to announce its May Madness event.

With five (5) potential rounds to play in May we are changing it up a bit.

At stake are two official, customized NFGA 2013 micro fiber disc towels. Though it has not been seen this season, it should be noted that there is only one such towel in existence today!

One towel will be awarded to the 2013 regular participant who brings the most new players or recruited alumni players out in May. A regular participant is anyone who has played this season. One point will be awarded for each round a sponsored new or alumni player plays during the month. In the event of a tie, the towel will be divided into equal parts.

The second towel will be awarded to the current or alumni player who scores the best round during the month as compared to his all time course average. As an example, if Schneider were to shoot a 68 (-4) he would obtain a score of one (1) point since four under is one stroke better than his all time average of three under. If MaT were to shoot a 60 (-12) he would also obtain one point since his performance objective is (-11). Only the single best round during the month will be counted for anyone who plays. In the event of a tie, a playoff will be held between holes 3 and 18 as per normal playoff criteria at a time when all tied players are present.

Additionally (and dependent upon committee approval) all play in May will be played on a “twisted” version of the course. All holes will be played as normal however, after the first hole, play will turn to the back and the normal fourth hole will be played second followed by the rest of the normal course. Then, after the seventeenth hole, play will continue down the course to the normal hole two (2), back up to three (3) and finally eighteen (18).

While not changing the actual course layout, this change in the order of play will introduce a new strategy and level of excitement to the end of play. Adding two potential but difficult birdie holes in between seventeen (17) and eighteen (18) will definitely add an extra twist to the end of the round.

Additionally, having four holes as opposed to two for the Clubhouse leg of the round will allow us to collect a premium over normal Clubhouse Level gallery ticket prices.

Polish your taunt, call your buddies and let’s have a kick ass May in the NFGA!

It was brought to my attention (from one of the more astute NFGA members) that Kim Jong Un, not Kim Jong Il is the current leader of North Korea. While any feedback from this group is appreciated b ... show more ›

It was brought to my attention (from one of the more astute NFGA members) that Kim Jong Un, not Kim Jong Il is the current leader of North Korea.

While any feedback from this group is appreciated but totally unexpected, I must confirm my statement while attempting not to offend the intelligence of the individual who brought this to my attention.

Kim Jong Un (Romanized spelling) is the current leader of North Korea after his father’s (Kim Jong Il) passing in 2011.

Additionally, rhetoric is defined as “complex or elaborate language that only succeeds in sounding pretentious.” Kim Jong Il frequently used rhetoric and changed it even more frequently which was subsequently called out by his international counterparts as "popping off" and "saber rattling." Hence, my reference to “fluctuating rhetoric” by Kim Jong Il.

On the other hand, Kim Jong Un has not “fluctuated” and has only issued statements that are (so far) in line with his original intent to start a conflict with the US and/or its allies.

Qualified member comments are more than welcome but not at all expected.

While there was a bit of controversy during the one and only playoff hole, the evidence has been evaluated and the standings are final. Sammy and Robby tied in regulation and Sammy won the first pl ... show more ›

While there was a bit of controversy during the one and only playoff hole, the evidence has been evaluated and the standings are final.

Sammy and Robby tied in regulation and Sammy won the first playoff hole. Brad took third, Travis fourth and Justin rounded out the group.

Four of the players finally broke through their “average round” ceiling which was in a large part due to their review of the NFGA 2013 Promo video and the taunt that it depicted. Pollen build up also decreases lift, giving most throws a lower trajectory which typically equates to more accuracy.

While it is still early, Travis leads the league with the new Performance Based scoring format. While he can lavish in his lead, we all need to remember that once we have our eleventh rounds under our belts, the rankings will start fluctuating like the rhetoric of Kim Jong Il.

This rounds’ anonymous sound bite was, “I guess we don’t have a sound bite this week.”

Sammy now owns the seasonal course record by hitting his three year average of eleven under (-11). BOB was back, and finished second at seven under (-7) while Justin H nailed third with his best roun ... show more ›

Sammy now owns the seasonal course record by hitting his three year average of eleven under (-11). BOB was back, and finished second at seven under (-7) while Justin H nailed third with his best round to date at six under (-6). Not to put any undue pressure there, but this the third round over round improvement for Justin. Wayne and Robby rounded out the group at five under (-5).

Scores and attendance are still generally off for the season but, with spring starting to kick in, we should see upticks on both fronts soon.

A Postal Service medallion was picked up by BOB on 4 which was immediately followed by Wayne with an Automobile Association medallion on five.

And then there was the anomaly of all anomalies when, on seventeen, Robby stepped up to the tee and threw his disc into pieces! Talk about arm speed! No, it did not hit anything – it just came apart in the air as soon as it was released. No sonic boom, no crack, no nothing; just the Frisbee breaking into two halves and fluttering to the ground; one piece on the fairway and the other in the right rough. And you think the meteorite over Russia was something!

Robby was so stunned by the event, he was not able to finish the round and had to settle with the five under (-5) he had obtained after sixteen holes. Pictures and video are on record and will be published soon on the Disc Golf Scene web site under the NFGA 2013 League section.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “I don’t think I want him touching my B!”

While the weather was a bit less cruel this night, three men came out to play and the scoring continues to be low. The Old Man took it again; but only after a one hole play-off with Justin H and on ... show more ›

While the weather was a bit less cruel this night, three men came out to play and the scoring continues to be low.

The Old Man took it again; but only after a one hole play-off with Justin H and only with a four under (-4) score.

I am sure there were some great dinners provided by the ladies in the league while these three men stood up and played tonight.

While the scores were low, and there were some close calls, there were no medallions earned.

This round’s anonymous sound bite was, “I think that everyone who ever slept with SingleT is still in mourning and it’s too early and too painful for them to play without him.”

It was still windy enough to keep anyone from reaching 18 from the tee. Other than that, it was a beautiful afternoon for Frisbee Golf on the Old Peachtree Walk. Four players came out to play this ... show more ›

It was still windy enough to keep anyone from reaching 18 from the tee. Other than that, it was a beautiful afternoon for Frisbee Golf on the Old Peachtree Walk.

Four players came out to play this afternoon which would see a new season course record set by The Old Man who had his putting working for a change. Even with a few bogies thrown in, he still held the lead from the first hole throughout the rest of the round.

Yes, there were challenges from the regular “players” but the season was too early for them to get it on; and the Old Man finished it up at ten under (-10). While no one expects that to last long, it is the current season best and the Old Man is relishing in it!

Robby made his first appearance and behold, he too has a yellow disc. This is a first for the league with both Sammy and Robby throwing first ever colors on the course.

Thanks to the wind, the Ace Pool grew to $15 US and Wayne collected a Postal Service medallion on 12.

This round's anonymous sound bite was, “Can I take a drop and play the rest of the round from here?”

Forgot to mention an earned medallion for the round. Brad was thought to have taken an Automobile Association on 12 however a check of the rules showed that tire hits do not earn a medal. Justin ... show more ›

Forgot to mention an earned medallion for the round.

Brad was thought to have taken an Automobile Association on 12 however a check of the rules showed that tire hits do not earn a medal.

Justin H scored his first ever medallion with a Postal Service on 14.

Today's quiz: What was the total number of medallions earned in the 2012 season? a. 29 b. 34 c. 41

Please use the TALK tab to record your guess.

It was the first round of the season and just how windy was it? Let’s just say the round was won at six under (-6) and no one, and I mean no one, reached 18 from the tee! Maybe you have to ha ... show more ›

It was the first round of the season and just how windy was it? Let’s just say the round was won at six under (-6) and no one, and I mean no one, reached 18 from the tee! Maybe you have to have played this course to know what that means!

And it was cold and no one really warmed up and . . . and . . . and!

And yes, Travis was in the lead as the group of six headed down the Trail, named in his honor. And no, I don’t think he took any calls once he was in the lead.

Clearly, some people have practiced throwing the Ultimate plastic over the off season; and clearly, this season is going to play out a bit different than past seasons.

Of course, we still have our current Surgeons’ Cup holder - on his game with a new disc that brings some new color to the league. Once he got it working, it was charming to watch. Congratulations to Sammy, followed by Travis and Brad in second and third place.

It was still overall, a pretty tight grouping with two boys, Wayne and BOB, falling far out of style in mustering only pars for the round. Yes, that is correct; par 72s, the highest recorded rounds ever for either boy!

So, Sammy keeps on keeping on, Travis has stepped up - and if he can stay off the phone early - may challenge the league. Then you have Brad who walks past his throw 3 times out of 10 but recorded a very nice third place this round. And where can the two boys go but up from where they finished.

It should be interesting to see how it all plays out. Maybe next round will not be played in a wind tunnel and the true games - that we will see 90% of the time - will be revealed.

This rounds anonymous sound bite (as picked up on the tee to six) was, “This is SingleT’s kind of weather. He would be two or three under by now.”

We miss you SingleT. In all of our hearts, you won the round!