Lake Ontario Open

I don't appreciate feedback and questions being construed as "negative". It implied that asking ques ... show more ›

I don't appreciate feedback and questions being construed as "negative". It implied that asking questions and making your own decisions is not encouraged. It also was not made clear what the 80$ pass through fees was until about 20 hours before registration so it's a bit of a hot topic. People shouldn't be told that they are pushing any narrative when they are deciding how to spend their hard earned money. Asking questions and discussions should ALWAYS be encouraged.

you're out of whack, we're all greatly out of whack. DG is a bit weird, as soon as the course "grow ... show more ›

you're out of whack, we're all greatly out of whack. DG is a bit weird, as soon as the course "grower" is making a bit of $$, even close to the best slinger of discs in the event. It's all out of whack. Obviously you can go to the states and play courses that have been in the ground for decades and have enough reputation to draw hundreds of players with pay to play, that is still growing up here so I think we need to embrace it. Also the language is a big thing..."What's going on with the passtrhu fees?" is not the same as "can you please explain where the fees are going?" I don't know the timing of the changes to the explainations but it all seems reasonable to me and I for one am happy to pay for these coures. I think they are great and I think if we do, we'll see it back 10x. But i don't care about winning $$ or getting more discs or merch. White spruce and Bronte did amazingly, their communities came together to put on great events. I am an outsider, but i also have to admit that i was not only responding to these comments here but also the FB thread. I'll shut up now, i'm just a noob really, ya'll know way more than me. CC is awesome, newcastle folks are great, HG and Darryl are trying super hard to make something special that appeals to Pros south of the border for his upcoming RIP tourney. It's pretty cool and I hope we don't discourage it over a few dollars here and there. Truly if they looked at maintenance the frugal way we wouldn't get anywhere i feel.

4 people felt the need to ask about pass through fees. I wasnt even acknoweldged or responded to. Ma ... show more ›

4 people felt the need to ask about pass through fees. I wasnt even acknoweldged or responded to. Maybe the community doesn't see it the same as you. Possibly some people have had issue with where the money went in the past and want to have the TDs held accountable. Maybe one of the TDs has made comments about loosing his "profit" when people hit an ace. Maybe the pdga even had to be contacted just for us to get this pass through fee breakdown. Maybe don't install a course and rely solely on money from events to maintain it. I am going to a fundraiser event instead of this because money for players is not what this is about.

Course owners/operators always put in extra work prior to tournaments and typically are present on-s ... show more ›

Course owners/operators always put in extra work prior to tournaments and typically are present on-site for the day to ensure all goes well, the course is also closed to walk-on play for the event, exclusive use for most private venues comes at a premium regardless of what activity you engage with, be it a pickleball court or restaurant. Walk-on day pass users play independently and use the property with modest or no engagement from staff/course operators.

Four Fathers open this weekend at Newcastle has green fees of $15 for TWO rounds. Its Shotgun start ... show more ›

Four Fathers open this weekend at Newcastle has green fees of $15 for TWO rounds. Its Shotgun start so i assume the course will be closed for walk ons and they always have great staff without the overcharge.

Hello Jake, you are correct, this event is being hosted at three pay to play venues that will be pre ... show more ›

Hello Jake, you are correct, this event is being hosted at three pay to play venues that will be preparing the courses for tournament play. Tournament play includes exclusive use of the course for the day and the staffing and organizational efforts to facilitate such events. All three venues must close their properties to 'walk-on' clients for the day.