Disc Golf Monkey

The temp course that will be used at Fantastic Caverns tomorrow is marked and can be practiced today. The 1st hole Tees close to the Exit sign by the wooden fence. You will find two flags for the tees and one where the basket will be. If you are playing and are going to arrrive early, call me and I can get you your admission ticket into the Caverns today.

I am very happy with the buzz about the tourney. I am expecting 50 - 75 players. I still want to make clear that this is not a PDGA sanctioned event (so there is no $10 fee for anyone), nor is it part of the DGM 2010 Tour. The only "players pack" item is a pass to the caverns that is included in your entry. The fee for this will be taken out of the entry money and given to the Caverns for the use of the land. If you are coming for the sole reason of having a chance at winning and collecting a high pay out, please save yourself a trip. If you want to play an incredible course and help future events at this location come and join us!

It has been confirmed that the Fantastic Caverns is going to let me make this a tour stop next year!
I'd like to thank everyone who has let me know they are bringing baskets! If you have an extra basket throw it in your vehicle, we may need it. See you all tomorrow and expect it to be HOT (there will be 4 water jugs, but don't depend solely on them for your hydration)!

The Fantastic Caverns is only one week away! Everything is looking good. So there are no surprises, the entry fee will be split between pay out and the discounted ticket prices that each player will receive. This is how I was able to get the land this year. What this means is the pay out will not be as high as a standard PDGA event. Again, this is not a PDGA event therefore there are no $10 PDGA fees! You will still experience a professional run event, pick your own prize pay out, free CTP's & Ring of Fire, and a play a course that will be set up on some of the best land in the Springfield area. Bring your "A" game!

The main reason for agreeing to this tournament on such short notice is to hopefully make this an annual event and permanent tour stop. In talks with the Caverns represenative, if the numbers are there "to make this successul" for them, they are willing to let me do exactly what I wanted! With the green light to add to the tour, I will be able to get sponsors and believe it will be one of the biggest events next year on the monkey tour!

If anyone would would like to donate to the Ring of Fire or CTP's or knows of any potential sponsors, feel free to contact me. Also, if you have a basket you wouldn't mind letting us use for the day let me know! As always thank you for supporting Disc Golf Monkey!

Tournament Entry Fees:
All Pro Divisions $40
All Other Divisions $35

Back by popular demand the Fantastic Caverns Open will be held on July 31st. In case you missed it last year, the Fantastic Caverns land is prime disc golf land. We again will be setting up 18 temp holes and will be playing two rounds of 18. It is not often that we have the opportunity to play on such prime land in Springfield. Come and check this course out!

Many have asked why this was not put on the "Get Trapped" tour schedule this year. It definitely was not because of lack of trying! The Fantastic Caverns was going through a management change in January when the schedule was made. Unfortunatly, I could not get it ok'd by anyone at the time. The good news is that on the 31st we have been given permission to use the land for the second year in a row.

This will be an unsanctioned event (no $10 PDGA fee). With your entry fee you will receive a Pass good from the July 30th (the Friday before the event for people who pre register) through August 6th to tour the caverns. Tickets can be bought at a discount rate the day of the event as well for friends and family ($15.50 Adults and $6.00 for children). I am hoping people can make a weekend trip with their families to the Springfield/Branson area and include this as one of the activities.

Be looking for a flier very soon. I was just given permission yesterday (July 14th) and am working on the details now. Hope to see you all there!

The 1st Puttin' Monkey Challenge will be this Sunday. From 12:00 to 1:00 I will be giving demos and lessons free to anyone who wants the help. You may register any time between 1:00 and 4:30. It will only take about 20 to 30 minutes to finish. Awards will handed out at 5:00 (you do not have to be present to collect. The voucher can be redeemed for a week after. Come see how your putting really stacks up.

Seventy players were in attendance Saturday at the 1st Monkey Trap Open. I really don't think it could have been a better day for disc golf in July. The day was near perfect with little wind, no precipitation, and the high only in the mid 80's! The accommodations were second to none at this event with the unbelievable hospitality provided by the 1st Baptist Church of Springdale. Ashley, Greg, Chris, Kyle, and many others planned out a near perfect lunch and awards ceremony. Hats off and a special thank you to all who helped!

The announcement was made in the player's meeting that the Monkey Trap baskets were official. The baskets were approved by the PDGA on the 27th of June. I chose to make the announcement at this event because the Sportslife disc golf course is home to the 1st Monkey Traps ever installed. They were well received, and were complimented through out the event. Three Traps were also given away in the award ceremony ($1,200 worth!). There was a very tight race in the Open division. Taylor Sears pulled off the win over Coda Hatfield in the third hole of the play-off. There 89's were followed close by Chris Eads 90 and then a four way tie with 91's by: Keyler, Convers, and Wilkes!

Other winners included: Dave Wise (Open Masters), Matt Scott (Advanced), Kevin Jones (Intermediate), Adam Meacham (Recreation), Hannah Powell (Womens Recreation), John Sheafer (Junior Boys), Phoenix Rogers (Junior Girls), Shelly Smith (Advanced Women), Teresa Duff (Advance Master Women), and Heath Whitley (Advanced Master). Congratulations to all of you. Tayler, Matt, and Heath I hope you enjoy the Traps for years to come.

I was very pleased and amazed by the support for the EDGE program at this event as well! Four Hundred dollars will be given to EDGE from this tournament. It will be ear-marked to the Arkansas EDGE program. This is almost enough for a starter package for a school! Thanks to all for your support! We are now above pace to reach the $2000 goal that was set. The kids are the future of our sport. We all know the sooner they are introduced to the sport the better chance they will have of throwing bombs! Awesome stuff keep up the support!

The next event, the Little Big Show, will be in Neosho, MO on the 28th of August. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Over 40 Pre Registered and several "Put me down's". All is shaping up well. Just so everyone knows, breakfast and lunch are taken care of for all. Olde Tyme Doughnuts and Madd Pizza are taking care of the "Eats"!

There has been some question on the basket that will be given away in the Open division. The basket is simply a real expensive trophy for the division. The winner will still get a cash pay out, because that is what pros play for. You will also receive a players pack and a Stainles Steel trophy bag tag for winning. If you win, it will be a good day for you! Courtesy of all of our awesome sponsors. I hope this takes care of all the questions. Feel free to call me if not.

Don't forget doubles tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing you there. Again, don't forget your "Get Trapped Tour" T shirt! You may be lucky if your wearing it!

Take I 540 to the 412 Exit and Go EAST. Go to Johnson St. and turn Right. Look for the 2nd entrance into the First Baptist Church Springdale on Shiloh Christian's Campus. You will then see beautiful Red Monkey Traps! Sorry this information was was left off the flier.

I hope everyone's Independence Day was awesome! There will be doubles on Friday night. Kyle McClure will be starting registration for doubles around 5:15. It will be $20 per team. This is a bring your own partner best shot round. There will be a Pro and an Am field. Come out and practice on the Monkey Traps!

Although the Riverview Open was a disappointing turn out, there is no time to dwell! I am excited about what I have been hearing about this event. Pre Registrations are going well. If you would like to pre register online, the directions are below. For any questions feel free to call! See ya in Springdale.

If you have a Monkey Trap or a Get Trapped tour shirt make sure you have them!

On July 10th in Springdale, AR, the 1st Monkey Trap Open will be held at the Sports Life course. Sports Life is the first course that has installed the Monkey Trap baskets. If you have not played on them, you are in for a treat! I guarantee one thing, "It is better for a basket to Trap than to catch!" Experience the Monkey Traps at the self titled tournament!

Registration can be done at my shop or simply send the amount (plus a $2.00 Paypal fee / entry) through paypal to my account discgolfer8@yahoo.com. You will find the entry amounts on the flier (to the right under the Tournament Schedule heading). Name, Division, PDGA # (if you are current), and shirt size. If you have any questions please feel free to call me (417) 818-7165.

I will be giving three (3) Monkey Trap baskets away at this event valued at $1,200!!! Here is how they will be given away. The first place finisher in the Open and Advanced Men's Division will receive one. The Open champion will pick the one he wants followed by the Advanced champion. The third Trap will be given away in a raffle. All other division winners will be placed in a (hat, box, or bag) and who ever is drawn will win. I really don't know of any other tournament that has ever given out 3 baskets at this value! I'm sure it may have happened, but for a "C" Tier!?

Get registered early, and come see what the hype is all about...Get Trapped!

Pat Wooley captures the title in the 2nd Riverview Open in a tight race to the finish. Pat's 101 was just enough to hold off Dasun Keyler by one stroke. Other winners: Andrew Jinks (in a play off over Zack Jones) was the Advanced winner, Corey Anderson took the Intermediate title, Steve Watson (in his first tournament) won the Recreational division, and Jonathan Furman was the Junior Champ. Congratulations to all of you!

Although the numbers were very low due to scheduling conflicts, I would like to say despite the attendance over $200 was raised for EDGE! Thank you all who were generous in your giving! We are still on pace to give over $2,000 to EDGE!

See you July 10th for an Amazing tournament in Springdale, Arkansas on the Sports Life course! Three monkey trap baskets valued at $1,200 will be given away! Check back for more details, and you better pre register for this one!

Things are ready to roll next Saturday (the 26th) in Miami, OK. The discs have been in for a week. We have BB Aviars, Flat Top Rocs, and star Katanas ($8 upgrade) for the player's packs. Like last year, there will be lunch available for $5 that will include a fire grilled hamburger, chips, and a drink. There will be extra burgers available too.

Like every Monkey event, we have a great EDGE Raffle ready to go with prizes donated by Innova (Discatcher Sport and more), Keen, Maui Jim, Coors and more. If you know of anyone who wants to contribute to the raffle or ring of fire let me know. The goal is $2,000-$2500 for EDGE this year. You all have done great so far and we are well on the way to making this goal a reality. Thanks!

If you would like to pre- register give me a hollar. (417) 818-7165. See ya Saturday.

Wow! What an amazing vacation/tourney. My hat is tipped to Mike Solt for putting on one of the best tournaments I have ever been too. If anyone ever has a chance to play the Great Pocono Open (GPO), do it.

Set in the Pocono Mountains of PA, as the locoals refer to Pennsylvania, both courses are very different. One course is in the woods (and more technical) the other a course you would expect to see in Flagstaff, Arizona full of blind holes. The mix of shots was amazing.

Casa Del Solt Suites was my home for five days (Mike's House). I played my A game in PA finishing 4th behind Brinster (who slaughtered the field) and Moser both of Team Innova. A local took 3rd. I pulled off a 982 round and 3 1000 plus rounds. This was my best finish in an A Tier event.

Mike and Melissa, thanks for the hospitality and making PA a true home away from home!

The flyer is up and ready to view, print, and post on your local course boards. Sponsors are rolling in, the hot stamp has been ordered through Innova (for the custom discs), and the shirt design is ready to roc! Thanks Keith for all the artwork.

Don't forget you can pre-register at my shop in Springfield, or register online through Pay Pal by sending your entry amount (plus a $2 Pay Pal Fee/ entry) to my account at discgolfer8@yahoo.com Please add your full name, address, division, shirt size, and PDGA # if current.

Looking forward to seeing you in Oklahoma for the 2nd Riverview Open!

The 3rd Annual Lake Bella Vista Open was a smaller field than expected this year, with a field of 54. Despite a smaller field, the players were treated to two days of discgolf on the nicest and most challenging course in Northern Arkansas (and possibly the state)! "The course was as nice as I have ever seen it" was mentioned many times because of the grounds keeping work put in by Randal Reisner, Kyle McClure, Chris Sheafer, and the City of Bentonville. Thanks to you all, the course looked amazing! Along with the well manicured course the weather was near perfect with a very light breeze and nothing else but a lot of sunshine.

After 2 tough rounds of golf all players were invited to Gusonos Pizza for the EDGE Raffle dinner party. The party was one of the best with incredible Chicago style pizza being served! Almost $200 was raised there for EDGE, with a little more than $50 being added from the Ace Pool that was not hit. Adding to the $435 from the first two events, this puts the EDGE total at $685! At this pace, we will have no problem reaching the $2,000 goal set for the year. If you are not familiar with EDGE please visit their site at edgediscgolf.org . This is the best disc golf program for the future of our sport going today. Please support whenever you have the opportunity!

Congratulations to Chris Eads (Open Champion 172 Rd Ttl), Brian Guthrie (Open Masters Champion 178 Rd Ttl), Hunter Wright (Adv Champion 169 Rd Ttl), Bruce Heidebrecht (Adv Grand Masters 209 Rd Ttl), Chris Sheafer (Adv Master Champion 189 Rd Ttl), Kevin Jones (Int Champion 179 Rd Ttl), and Greg Westmoreland (Rec Champion 197 Rd Ttl). Notes to point out: Hunter Wright's 169 was the best of all divisions, 3 over top pro winner Chris Eads! 13 year old Kevin Jones not only won the Int division, but was only one stroke out of cashing in the Open Division (Great Job kid, keep up the incredible play)!

Again thanks to all, and I look forward to seeing you at the next stop on the Disc Golf Monkey Tour in Miami, OK June 26th.

The 3rd Round of the 3rd Annual Lake Bella Vista Open will begin at 9:00 am! See ya there!

The course is shaping up nicely thanks to a lot of hard work by Randal Reisner, Chris Sheafer, and Kyle Mclure. The "taking one for the team" effort is much appreciated by all. Thank you guys. The city was out mowing earlier today as well, so it should be much better than it was a week ago.

Another great late sponsor has stepped up. Gusano's Pizza will be hosting the EDGE Raffle Party Saturday night! All food is free with a purchase of a large drink or an adult beverage! Way to stick with em' Randal.

Signs are in, banners are picked up, shirts will be ready tomorrow, and 300 discs will be in Thursday including a stack of Flat Topped Rocs! You can pre register and get your shirt size and take your pick of color and weight choice of disc. Follow the directions below to pre register. If you have any questions feel free to contact me!

This year's Bella Vista Open event will again be two days. Late Registration will take place from 8:00 to 9:30, followed by a players meeting, and tee off at 10:00. The second day will resume with a 3rd and final round that will start at 9:00. Don't forget you can pre- register (pre-registration directions are in the post below). Looking forward to seeing you at one of the most challenging courses on the DGM Tour 2010!

The 3rd annual Lake Bella Vista Open is the next stop on the Monkey Tour 2010. This will be the Monkey's first two day event. Several of the same sponsors are on board again with some new sponsors as well. The event is shaping up nicely.

On line registration is available just like last event. Simply send the amount (plus a $2.00/Am & Jr and $3/Pro player for the Paypal fee) through paypal to my account discgolfer8@yahoo.com You will find the entry amounts on the flier. Add your information with the payment: Name, Division, PDGA # (if you are current), shirt size. We will have 100 players packs with a shirt and an Innova Flat Top Roc. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at (417) 818-7165. See you in Bentonville!

There are 47 Pre Registered players. That means 3 spots left for players packs. Also, not sure how many will be coming but the incredible pre-registrations makes me have to mention that the field is limited to 90. If you have questions feel free to text, call, or e mail. See ya in Ozark!

Forty-five players weathered the storm for the 1st Pitt Open. The day started with howling winds and the wet stuff. The rain steadily fell throughout the first round mixed with wind. The second round was much nicer with no rain and only a slight breeze.

The course played rather tough with OB's on many holes. There was a wide mix of holes making Shlanger Park an excellent choice for a course. We are still waiting for a word on whether or not the Grant for a new course has been approved.

I would like to thank everyone who supported this event in any way. Also, a special thanks to those who supported EDGE. $185 was raised by this smaller field of 45 players. After the first two events, we are on pace to raise over $2,000 for the EDGE program.

Congratulations to all of the winners! Please take time to look at the results on the PDGA website http://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9995. I hope to see you all again at the next stop on the "Get Trapped" Monkey Tour 2010 on the Lake Bella Vista course in Bentonville, AR for my 1st two day event! Randal Reisner has again worked hard in getting some great sponsors!

Here we go again! The Pitt Open is less than two weeks away. The 2nd stop on the Get Trapped tour is ready to roc. A reminder that there will be doubles on Friday followed by a pre-registration party (food is provided to all players). On line registration is available just like last event. Simply send the amount (plus a $2.00 Paypal fee) through paypal to my account discgolfer8@yahoo.com You will find the entry amounts on the flier. Pay for doubles separately the day of. Add your information with the payment: Name, Division, PDGA # (if you are current), shirt size, and disc selection. If you have any questions please feel free to call me. Available discs:
DX Aviar Drivers, Destroyers,
PRO Boss, Destroyer, Katana, R pro Boss
Champ 5 Boss, 5 Destroyer,
Star 10 Boss, 10 Destroyer
There are 15 CFR Upgrade Champion Katanas $15 extra. The money raised by these will go toward the pay-out
There are limited quantity on all models, and they are on a FIRST PAY FIRST TAKE basis. Pre Register early to guarantee your selection. See ya in Pitt!

The 1st Pitt Open to be held on a temp course at Shlanger Park in Pittsburg, Kansas is shaping up nicely. The second stop on the “Get Trapped” Tour is going to be unique in a few ways. There will be all the great things you have come to expect fom a Monkey Event, such as; incredible players packs, lunch provided, huge raffle prizes (approx $800 worth of merchandise), and awesome payouts, along with some cool new ideas and bonuses. Thanks to several local sponsors we will be having a Doubles Tournament the night before with a Pre/Registration party/dinner provided for all players! The Comfort Inn & Suites will be running a special on rooms for players ($85 a night for up to four people). That's only 20 bucks a head if you have four players in a room, not bad for a nice motel.

The Pitt Open has several sponsors helping out on top of the seven “Get Trapped” sponsors listed above and below this page. First Edition, Fat Daddy's (Pre/Reg Party host), Friendly Tavern (Lunch), Papa Johns, Wheat State Pizza (EDGE Raffle After Party), Joplin Disc Golf Course, Del Rio, Chatter's, Derailed Commodity, Cicero Liquor, and Redd's are all helping to make this 1st Pitt Open a success. We are still trying to get more sponsors so let us know if you have a possible lead for us. Check back for more updates!

Despite miserable conditions, 66 players showed up and battled the elements! I want to say thank you to all who participated! You guys are truly awesome for showing up in such a weather nightmare! Also thanks for supporting EDGE in the raffle. I'm sure we are off to a good start.
For those of you who like to see their players ratings, they have been up since 9:00. Congratulations to all the winners:
Open: Kyle McClure
Adv: Rick Nichols
Adv Masters: Chris Sheafer
Adv Master Women: Teresa Duff
Int: Bryan Gaskill
Int. Women: Norine Gaskill
Rec: TJ Hahn
Jr: John Sheafer
Also, congratulations to Zack Jones on winning the Innova Discatcher Sport in the EDGE raffle. I hope to see you all at the Pitt Open in Kansas! It will be sweet and history making on a fun and challenging temp course. The grant proposal has been turned in to make this a permanent 18 hole course!

We have hit 60 Pre Registers!! The discs & shirts are in, and they are Rocn'! About our weather departments in Missouri; everyone knows they are wrong 90% of the time so why stress! See ya in Republic!

About 70 have let me know they are coming! Come early if your not paid up. We should get rolling by 8:00. See ya all there!

There are now 53 people pre-registered! If you have called, texted, or e mailed me your spot is secure, but your players pack selection is not. Everyone will get a shirt, disc, and lunch, but first choice goes to the players that pay first. Thanks to all of you have paid at the shop, but an even bigger thanks to those 20+ that have tried out paying by Pay Pal. This seems to work well! If you want in this tourney please contact me soon.

Over 30 players have pre registered. Don't miss out on getting your shirt size and disc selection! Contact me soon. Read below for more information. Thanks

Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to Pre Register. Just to save time, when you text, e mail, or Facebook me, add your Name, Division, PDGA # (if your current), and shirt size. Just so you all know, the Lucky 13 tourney discs from Innova will be in Monday. These will be given out on a first come first serve basis. So whoever pays me first gets their choice. What are the discs you ask? Well there are 25 BB Aviars, 25 New Champion T- Birds (said to be a new mold), 15 XG Boss (a new gummier Champion plastic), 5 R Pro Boss in Max Weight, and 15 Star Boss. So there are no surprises, The XG Boss will have an $8 upgrade, but all the other discs Champion and pro discs included are free with your entry. I also have 10 CFR Champion Maxs that will be sold for $25 ea. You my pay through Pay Pal if you would like.

Only two weekends away from the start of the "Get Trapped" Monkey Tour 2010. March 20th in Republic will be the 2nd Annual Lucky 13 Open at Miller Park. To pre register simply contact me by e mail, text or phone. I am getting many calls and hope to fill this year. Last year we had 69 players so it could definitely happen. Expect a lot of the same in terms of players packs (shirt, disc, and lunch), but you will be blown away by what I am offering in pay out! I have many new items, and all will be debuted at the Lucky 13. If you have any questions please contact me.

I would like to say thanks again to all who took part in any or all of the Ice Bowls! What an incredible time. I am proud to announce that just over $4,000 and 1,700 pounds of food were distributed to charities in the four state area! In a time when the economy is hitting so many hard, it was a pleasure being able to help the less fortunate while playing a wonderful game. I am blessed and honored to be a part.
For those of you who have not heard, James Favor from Bolivar, Missouri, won the points series racking up over 500 points! His donations of over 100 cans of food, at three different events, helped him in his goal of taking home the 1st "Iced" Monkey Trap! Congratulations James and thank you for the food. With the Ice Bowl Series behind us, the attention turns to the "Get Trapped" Monkey Tour. The tour will start March 20th in Republic. I hope to see you there!

Benefitting the Victory Mission
46 Players
Temperature: In the 50's
No Snow
$850 raised and 375 lbs of food was donated (James Favor had another huge food donation!)
Congratulations to Johnny Oak Grove for winning the Run for the Roses taking home the Innova Discatcher Sport, and Kyle McClure for winning the Ring of Fire taking the Innova Discatcher Traveler!
Congratulatins to Kyle McClure, Corey Anderson, and Aaron Mastrioni for there wins!
To James Favor a special congratulations for winning the Overall Points and taking home the Iced Monkey Trap!!

With all but one Ice bowl wrapped up, the Springfield Ice Bowl is only two days away. If you have been keeping track, the DGM Ice Bowl Point Series has helped raise over $3,000 for charities in the four state area. I want to send out a large thank you to each and every player, TD, host, sponsor, donor, or anyone else I may have missed with these titles. I thank you for letting me play a part in events that are truly special! We don't know how much we helped each of the charities, but it is a wonderful feeling knowing you did your part.
I am still working on sponsors and will continue until the day of the event. Expect nothing less than what the Monkey does best at this last event. I will be giving away prizes from McAlisters, Hooters, Creator Designs, Innova, and EDGE. I will also be giving three baskets away including a Discatcher Traveler (canvas style), a Discatcher Sport (Metal Basket), and the #1 point series prize the “Iced” Monkey Trap. This is almost $750 worth of baskets! There are some points leaders, but there is no winner until the awards are ready to be handed out. So if you forgot how to gain points, scroll down and view the post. Until Saturday, enjoy that last bit of frigid practice!

Benefitting the Lebanon Area Foundation
22 Players
Temperature in the high 30's - low 40's
Approx 2" avg of snow on the ground
$500 Raised and we are guessing around 300 lbs of food thanks in large part by another large donation by James Favor! (An exact total will be provided soon)
Congratulations to Jake for another Run for the Roses Innova Discatcher Traveler basket win.
Congratulations to Kevin Hart, Cory Anderson, & Wayne Clouse on their wins!

Lebanon's 2nd Ice Bowl will again take place in Atchley park on a temp course this Saturday February 13th. This is the proposed lay out for a permanent course that was presented to the Parks Department. Missouri Eagle (Budweiser) will again be sponsoring this event. There will be another basket given away plus a lot of other things in the CTP and Raffle or Run for the Roses (weather will determine which we will do). This course has a wide mix of holes so be prepared to bring all the shots! A side note, I have just received a huge batch of monkey apparel to go along with my Tour T's and Hoodies from my sponsor Creator Designs. Your pay out selection will be 2nd to none! If you have questions please contact me.

The DGM Ice Bowl Point Series will be in Jolpin this Saturday at McClelland Park. Random payout and a ton of prizes to be given away! Check out the press that the SEK Ice Bowl received at www.icebowlhq.com! Hope to see you there!

Benefiting NWA Foundation
8 Players
Temp. in the 20's
3/4" Ice 6-8" snow
$324 and 38 lbs of food donated
Congratulations to TJ Hahn on winning the Innova Discatcher Traveler in the raffle.
Barry Joe and Russ Burns won the two divisions

The Sports Life Course is adding another permanent hole. Just in time for the Ice Bowl, there will be 14 permanent baskets. Four more permanent holes will complete the 18, and they should be in this Spring. We will be setting up 4 temp holes for the Ice Bowl. Kyle has been rounding up sponsors and has done a great job. The most exciting item is a dual signed Champion Eagle donated by World Champion brother and sister Avery & Valerie Jenkins! He also has a signed disc by Barry Shultz, Christian Sanstrom, and Markus Kalstrom! Several other prizes from local business will be given away as well. This should be a true "Ice" Bowl and we are looking forward to it. See you there!

SEK Ice Bowl Update:
Benefitting the Wesley House & Project Warmth
31 Players
Temp: In the 40's
No Snow
$563 and 128 lbs of food
Congratulation again to Jake Whitehead for winning the Innova Discatcher Traveler in th Run for the Roses. Also congratulation to Russ Burns, Zack Jones, Gary Wright, and Luke Carter on there wins!

Bearcat Ice Bowl Update:
Benefitting the Bolivar Ministerial Alliance
39 Players
Temp: in the 50's
No snow
$550 and 325 pounds of food
Jake Whitehead winner if the Innova Discatcher Traveler basket in the Run for the Roses contest!
Congratulations to Kevin Hart, Aaron Ulrich, Zack Layer, and Aaron Merideth on their wins!

With Bolivar's successful Ice Bowl behind us, it is time to focus on the S.E.K. Ice Bowl in Pittsburg, Kansas. Like Bolivar's, the S.E.K. has been backed by a dedicated disc golf enthusiast who is eager to promote the sport of disc golf. Kevin Elrod, who is the head of the local club in Pittsburg (Pittsburg Disc Golf Club), has rounded up over $1000 in prizes to be given out at this event. He also has lunch provided for all players! He said the focus is to raise as much for the two local charities that we are playing for, Project Warmth and the Wesley House, as possible. My goal is to help him go above and beyond while putting on a great tournament. If possible come to Pittsburg and support this event. You will not be disappointed! Kevin is hopeful that a good showing at this event may help in the process of getting a new 18 hole course added at the location where the Pitt Open will be held in April. Here is the list of sponsors so far: Ace Hardware, Jocks Nitch, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Mall Deli, Applebees, Long John Silvers, Freddy's, Fat Daddy's, Chatters, Cafe Del Rio, Sonic, John's Sports Center, Chili's Sears, JC Penny, Family Video, Mazzios, El Charro, Holiday Lanes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell, Bob's Grill, Holiday Inn Express, Ron White Kempo, Wheat State Pizza, Eagle Beverage and Lamp Lighter Inn!

Exciting news for the Bearcat Ice Bowl in Bolivar! Roger a local golfer has went above and beyond gathering sponsors for this event. If you have played the course, you know that it is lacking tee signs. Roger Abbott and Walt Tredway (SBU Book Store Manager) have decided to use the the first tournament as a way to raise money for charity, scholarship fund, and some course improvements including new signs. Roger has sold all but one sign (and has hopes of selling this one today), this means there is $200 to add to the purse. This is nothing short of amazing for an Ice Bowl. We tip our discs to you Roger “Rabbit”. On top of this there are many sponsors including: Disc Nation, Gotta Go Gotta Throw, Ching, Huk Lab, SBU Book Store, The Carriage House, Wal Mart, Wal greens, Java Station, El Rodeo, Commerce Bank, US Bank, Hutchesen/Coker Real Estate, Paul Long, John Forkner, Keith Allen, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Breadeaux Pizza, Subway, Dairy Queen, and he is not done yet! There WILL BE A PLAYERS PACKAGES, plus a ring of fire, CTP, and a raffle. Hope to see you in Bolivar. Sign up will start around 8:00 – 8:30 in the dining hall. Call for more information.

Miami Ice Bowl
Benefiting the Ministerial Alliance
11 Players
8-13 degrees -13 wind chill
6-8” of snow
$135 and 21 cans of food raised
Innova's Discatcher Traveler Basket won by Kevin Elrod in a Run for the Roses Contest!
Congratulations to Zack Jones, Danny Booth, and Travis Stand on their wins!
MPO = Pro Division MA2 = Intermediate Division MA4 = Novice Division

2009 POINT SERIES
Every year disc golfers come together in January and February to play in the world wide and ever growing Ice Bowl disc golf tournaments. The goal is simple: supporting those who are less fortunate. How we do this is by raising money and canned food for local food banks. Disc Golf World, in Kansas City, has done a great job promoting the “Ice Bowl” events, keeping up with the results, and posting the results in the Disc Golf Magazine.
This year in hopes of bringing in more players, food, and money for charity, the Disc Golf Monkey is sweetening the pot by giving away an Iced Monkey Trap basket (A $400 value) to the cumulative points leader at the last tournament in Springfield, Missouri.

The points will work as follows:
1 point for participation in each ice bowl you play in
1 point for every person you beat in your division
1 point for every person you bring in your vehicle
1 point for every “newby” you bring to a Monkey Ice Bowl in 2009 (Newby = someone who has not played in a 2009 Monkey Ice Bowl)
1 point for every mulligan you buy that you don't use
1 point for every extra can of food you bring
1 point for every extra $1.00 you contribute to the local charity

Click here to download the PDF Schedule.

The Ozarks Disc Golf Club will be having a charity benefit tournament this Saturday in Republic at 9:00 am. The focus will be on raising funds for charity on a less competitive stage. This tournament will be done with an experimental payout. The "Random Lottery payout" mentioned on the flyer simply means that all names will be put into a "hat"and the places will be drawn for. This means everyone has a chance at 1st no matter how well you throw or don't. The reason for this payout, as discussed in the ODG club meeting, is to attract players that don't normally compete because of their lower skill level. Also, we wanted to focus more on giving back than holding a serious competitive tournament. As for the charity, we are picking 3 charities and then voting for one to give our contributions to. The Winter Charity event should be a lot of fun, benefiting a great cause, with discgolfers giving back. Hope to see you in Republic

I am excited to have Innova on board with this event. What does this mean for the players? First, there will be two divisions instead of one! Second (in both divisions), I will be giving away a Discatcher Sport Basket for 1st, a Discatcher Traveler for 2nd, and a Competition or Carrier bag for 3rd! Third, I am paying out 50% of the field from merchandise donated by Innova, Coors, Hooters, McAlisters, and any other donations I get! Last, if the above is not enough for a $20 entry fee, everyone wins because they will receive a custom Puttin' Monkey Challenge Big Bead Aviar! So come celebrate a crazy awesome season at the Disc Golf Monkey's 19th Hole!

The answer to this is most definitely. I am currently working with 6 – 8 different cities from Joplin to Lebanon putting together an “Ice Bowl Series”. So far it looks like the minimum number of events will be six, and the maximum will be nine. I am trying to coordinate them all to have a point system with an overall winner. Although the details are still being worked out, I am confident it will be a fun way of raising money for charity! For those who can only make one or two of these events it will be just as fun as those who try to make them all. I am working with my basket Powder Coater trying to come up with the perfect overall Ice Bowl point leader trophy! I should have the complete schedule up by the end of the week.

As for now, don't miss Joplin's Club tournament this Saturday at McClelland Park. See their website for more details on my Links page. Also, the Ozarks Disc Golf Tournament is scheduled for December 12th. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Republic. When this becomes final, I will post a flier. The following day, the 13th, The Puttin' Monkey Championship (sponsored by Innova) will be held! This is something you do not want to miss! I am currently working with Innova on the details of their sponsorship. The goal is to have two separate divisions. Initially the championship was posted as being one division only. Look for the flier and the prizes to be given out Wednesday or Thursday!

The weather was absolutely perfect Saturday the 14th for the season finale Disc Golf Monkey Open tournament in Springfield, MO. No clouds, no rain, no wind and close to 75 degrees. Who would have ever thought this could be possible in November? A field of 78 took part in the last tournament of the Disc Golf Monkey Tour 2009. This was only two players shy of the tour average, 80 players. The tournament flowed fairly smooth considering all holes were filled with at least 4 players.

Adam Hunt, took home over all honors shooting an 11 under in a come from behind birdie shoot out. The last 9 holes was an incredible display of golf by both Adam and 2nd place finisher Kyle McClure. Other winners included Kevin Hart in the Pro Masters, Mike Nower in Advanced, Stan Balke in Grand Masters, Trevor Coquillard in Intermediate, Adam Meecham in Recreational (Meecham won over Adam West in a play off), and Gina Williams in the Womens division. Great job and congratulations to all of you.

I would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make this event so successful: The Fisk Family, Creator Designs, Karma Salon, Commerce Bank, Northside Dental, Quality Trim & Sign, Hooters, Gateway Disc Sports, Discs Unlimited, Doty Financial Group, McAlister's Deli, Ozarks Disc Golf, and Innova Champion Discs. Because of these sponsors we were able to continue handing out players package that were 2nd to none at this level of tournament. Lunch was supplied by McAllister's and the Dinner After Party was supplied by Hooters & the Disc Golf Monkey. Thank you to all!

Just three more days until the Disc Golf Monkey's Tour 2009 Finale (The 1st Disc Golf Monkey Open)! What to expect? Like always, there will be an incredible players pack consisting of a shirt, disc, lunch, and an invitation to the “Must be present to Win” Raffle at the Hooters after party! Speaking of the Raffle, we will again be selling raffle tickets to raise money for this year's charity the EDGE Program (Over $1,600 has been raised thus far); Hooters, Coors, EDGE, Innova, McAlisters Deli, and Karma have all donated merchandise. There is more stuff to Raffle at this event than any other in the past (would you expect anything less for the Finale?). We will be playing 1 Round, breaking for a McAlisters lunch and playing the final 18. After the rounds, we will have a “Ring of Fire” sponsored by Gateway. Awards will follow, and then we will head to the after part at Hooters (there will be free food for all players). If you have not attended any of the DGM's Tour 2009 events, this will be an amazing 1st for you! If you have come to one or several of my events, my hope is to make this one the best one of 2009! If you have questions, don't hesitate to get a hold of me. See ya there!

The Recyle Open set for November 15th has officially been canceled due to flooding. Efforts to relocate have failed. The Sunset Park in Branson has been holding water for over a month. This is unfortunate, but we had no other option. The PDGA was notified and has put on the schedule that the event is cancelled. I apologize to all who were looking forward to this event. Next year we plan on trying again. Thank you for all your support. If you have any questions feel free to call me.

The Halloween Throwdown discs are in! Don't miss out on this fun night of costumes, course spooktacular, and night discgolf with a twist of Halloween spirit. Just a reminder it will start at 7:00 at 1st Baptist Church Springdale in Arkansas. See ya there!

The Star Mako is one straight flying piece of plastic.

As for the Pro Boss, it has a much larger dome than the Champ and star plastics. It also seems to be a little more overstable.

The Star San Marino Roc...well it's a Roc!

The Star Mako, Star San Marino Roc, and the highly anticipated Pro Boss are in at the Monkey's 19th Hole! Come and get'em!

The 2nd Annual Jefferson City Open was the 7th stop on the Disc Golf Monkey Tour 2009. Despite the frigid air and neighboring tournaments in Olathe, KS and Jasper, Arkansas, the 51 player field was a welcomed success. George Smith from Columbia, Missouri, took home the top honors winning the Open division with a 101 score (9 under). All scores and other winners can be viewed at www.pdga.comhttp://www.pdga.com/event?TournID=9600. The course was in great playing condition despite rain in the days before before the event. Thank you to Todd Hohenstreet and the Jefferson City Club Members that helped get things in order. On top of the “pick your own prizes” payout (standard for the DGM Tour 2009 events), local club member Kevin Myers provided all divisions with 1st place trophies that were greatly appreciated! Thanks Kevin.

All players were again treated to a players pack that was second to none. The pack included; a tourney shirt, tourney disc, free ring of fire, free CTP, and lunch! We also had a raffle to benefit the EDGE program. Over $150 was raised! This brought the total for the Disc Golf Monkey's Tour 2009 to $1,600! Over $500 in prizes were donated by Hooters, Innova, EDGE, and the Disc Golf Monkey. I would like to thank each of you for your continued support in the EDGE sponsorship. There was also another fund raiser collected on a somber note. A commemorative Tye Disc, provided by Tony Hulin, was auctioned and a donation was taken for local disc golfer Dan Clarke who passed away a week before the event. Over $220 was raised. This was greatly appreciated by Dan Clark's family.

On behalf of the Jefferson City Disc Golf Club, TEAM Monkey, DGM's tour Sponsors; Innova, Discs Unlimited, Quality Trim & Sign, Creator Designs, Coors, Hooters of Springfield, and Gateway, I would like to thank all participants, volunteers, and sponsors which included the following; Columbia Disc Golf Club, Cremin Family, RSM Inc., el Jimador, Hohenstreet Insurance, Bee Line Snack Shop, Wallstreet Insurance Group, Coca Cola, JCMG, Schultes Fresh Foods, Neff Family, Mid-MO O &P, Jefferson Bank of Missouri, Braun Plastering Co. Inc., Balke Family, Jefferson City Parks & Recreation, Turn-Key Mobile Inc., and the Jefferson City Athletic Events Committee. Thank You!

Please come take part in our last 2 events on November 14th in Springfield and November 15th in Branson. These are separate tournaments. See you there!

If you didn’t make it to the Missing Links Fall Rhythmic Journey you missed a very unique weekend. There were many events going on including live music both Friday and Saturday night, camping all weekend, and of course disc golf on Saturday and Sunday. The weather was nice both days and nights. The live music opened up Friday night with Meridian Shift of which 3 of the 5 band members are disc golfers themselves (Brandon Duncan, Adam West, and Kyle Sunde).
The course was 19 holes and although it was on the shorter side in length, it was very challenging. Russ Burns was given a very rough piece of land to work with and somehow managed to create one of the most interesting courses I have ever played. The reports from those who played the course were definitely positive. Thank you Russ for all your hard work and dedication. If your drive didn’t stay on the fairway there were probably thorns in your future. There was considerable blood shed on this course as well as many lost discs.
In Saturdays tournament Russ Burns won the open division. Mark Anderson and Aaron Ulrich had a playoff for first in the advanced division were Mark brought home the victory. Jaysin Smith took top honors among the intermediate players and Kyle Sunde blew away the competition in beginners.
On Sunday 2 rounds of double were played. The first round was random draw doubles, Russ Burns and Rick Nichols won that round shooting a -17 with an ace. The Second round was pick your partner and Aaron Ulrich and Rick Nichols shot -16 that round. During the second round of doubles 2 set of chains (The Missing Links) were hidden on the course. Prizes were awarded to the lucky ones (Lee Griffits III and John Baird) who located them. This was the first of hopefully many Roots Deep music festivals to come where disc golf is involved. Thanks to everyone who came and those who helped, we hope you had a great time, and look forward to the next event.
Rick Nichols

Fourth Annual Four States Open is Best Ever, The Monkey Does It Again!

This year's tournament was a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) C-Tier sanctioned event. At least five states were represented by 112 disc golfers that day. In addition to Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas being represented, there was also at least one player from Iowa that made the trip for this annual event. The golfers played two rounds of 18 holes, taking advantage of our 27 permanent baskets and teepads, and also playing nine temporary holes set up specifically for this event each year. Players competed in 10 different divisions, ranging from Juniors to Grandmasters (50+) to Professional division. All players received as part of their “player's pack” a commemorative shirt and disc. Players were also able to take advantage of a nearly-free lunch sponsored by Schlotzky's, and an after party sponsored by Coors.

Russ “Disc Golf Monkey” Burns was able to take top prize, edging out the 46th ranked player in the world to do so. His final score of 94 (-16) included the two best rounds thrown. The other winners were: Advanced Division – Ty Fansler, 96; Advanced Masters (40+) – Brian Hoi, 111; Advanced Grandmasters (50+) – Bruce Heidebrecht, 108; Intermediate – Michael Cory, 102; Intermediate Women – Sarah Slane, 127; Recreational – Derik Jones, 104; Recreational Women – Christine West, 136; Junior Boys – Eric Brock, 138; Junior Girls – Phoenix Rogers, 135.

The players packs, new tee signs, tournament prizes, and lunch were all made possible with the help of local sponsors, including Miracle Ear, Wells Fargo, Schlotzky's, Pittsburg Disc Golf Club, Frack Chiropractic, Performance Coatings Plus, Ottawa County Disc Golf Club, Lowe's, HealthePath, Jukebox Saturday Night, Jinks Greenhouse, A1 Climate Control, the Schmidt Family, Quizno's, Hackett Hot Wings, Bicycle Specialists Extreme, Software Center, Parsons Disc Golf Club, Ozarks Disc Golf Club, Northwestern Mutual, The Disc Golf Monkey and Black Dog Productions. Also contributing as “Monkey Tour” sponsors were Coors, Hooters, Gateway Disc Sports, Discs Unlimited, Innova, Quality Trim & Sign, Creator Designs, and the PDGA.

Next year's tournament looks to be even bigger and better. The City of Joplin has taken a proactive role in improving the course, and helping us to incorporate more of the city's resources into the upcoming events. We hope that we can count on you to help us make the Fifth Annual Four States Open even better! Kevin Cardert prizes, and lunch were all made possible with the help of local sponsors, including Miracle Ear, Wells Fargo, Schlotzky's, Pittsburg Disc Golf Club, Frack Chiropractic, Performance Coatings Plus, Ottawa County Disc Golf Club, Lowe's, HealthePath, Jukebox Saturday Night, Jinks Greenhouse, A1 Climate Control, the Schmidt Family, Quizno's, Hackett Hot Wings, Bicycle Specialists Extreme, Software Center, Parsons Disc Golf Club, Ozarks Disc Golf Club, Northwestern Mutual, The Disc Golf Monkey and Black Dog Productions. Also contributing as Monkey Tour sponsors were Coors, Hooters, Gateway Disc Sports, Discs Unlimited, Innova, Quality Trim & Sign, Creator Designs, and the PDGA.

Next year's tournament looks to be even bigger and better. The City of Joplin has taken a proactive role in improving the course, and helping us to incorporate more of the city's resources into the upcoming events. We hope that we can count on you to help us make the Fifth Annual Four States Open even better!

Kevin Carder

DISC GOLF MONKEY'S “MONKEY TRAPS” ARE IN IN SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS

September 2009 was the beginning of the first Disc Golf course installed with the new Monkey Traps (MT's). Monkey Traps were designed, built, and assembled by Disc Golf Monkey. Monkey Traps offer a unique top offering an improved chain assembly which creates smaller gaps (allowing fewer spits and cut through putts). Along with a the improved chain structure, the MT's also offer a powder coating option allowing customers to customize their baskets in almost any color! These unique features combined with careful handcrafted workmanship made in the USA are truly a special blend of Durability, Quality, Excellence, and Art. Please take the time to try out these Amazing Monkey Trap baskets.

In one short month this course was installed by a team effort from the First Baptist Church Springdale (FBCS)staff and the Disc Golf Monkey. I received a phone call from Kyle McClure a few days before the World's informing me that the FBCS was interested in a Disc Golf Course. Two days later he was wanting me to print out an invoice! What an incredible blessing. The next few weeks were spent building baskets. I am proud to say that the first Monkey Traps turned out nothing short of breathtaking. Ashley Patterson, the Director of SportsLife, requested Red and did she ever pick right. I have received many phone calls, e mails, and text messages letting me know that the baskets are beautiful and they catch amazingly well.

The installation of this course started with the holes being drilled by several volunteers from the FBCS, home of the SportsLife Disc Golf Course. Jake Whitehead (Member TEAM MONKEY), Ashley Patterson, and Myself (Russ Burns), set the posts in concrete finishing just after night fall. Several of the the Tee Signs were also placed in the ground that evening by Kyle McClure (Member TEAM MONKEY & FBCS). The rest of the project was completed on Saturday September 12th , by several more eager church attendees including Minister of Children Greg Westmoreland and iSite Minister Chris Swain. The much anticipated course was played that same day by several of the volunteers and other excited players. I would like to thank all who made this project happen; Jesus Christ (who in everything I know I am blessed), My girls (wife Melissa & daughter Angelia), SBC staff, Kyle McClure, Rick (Performance Coating Joplin, MO), Mike (Amazing Chaney's Auto body & Paint), Zach (Lowe's of Joplin, MO), and Jake Whitehead. To all of you I am indebted and I thank each of you for allowing my dreams to become reality!

Five states were represented by an eighty-one player field with participants coming from all over Missouri as well as Arkansas, Oklahoma Kansas, and Nebraska coming in to show off their skills in the tournament's second year event. Two rounds of eighteen holes were played by participants in six different divisions ranging from Juniors up to the Professional division. All tournament players received a souvenir event t-shirt, disc, and lunch and dinner provided by tournament sponsors Sam's Cellar & Coors.

Russ Burns Tournament Director from Springfield, MO took down top overall honors in the Men's Open division with a total cumulative score of 95 for the 36 holes (-15). Other winners included: Advanced Division ("Home Boy Hero" Cody Crocker - Neosho, MO 103), Advanced Masters Division (Stan Balke - Eugene, MO - 115), Intermediate Division (Jerod Hay - Neosho, MO - 108), Recreational Division (Johnny Wynne - Webb City, MO - 111), and Juniors Girls Division (Phoenix - Siloam Springs, AR - 147).

The players package and tournament prizes were all made possible by local sponsors including: Innova, Quality Trim & Sign, Creator Designs, Discs Unlimited, Gateway Disc Sports, Coors, Joplin Disc Golf, Workmans Mini Mart, Sam's Cellar, Southwest Missouri Bank, Fly By Nite Music, Neosho Graphics, and Wildcat Wireless.

Once again, we would like to sincerely thank you all for helping make this event such a tremendous success and we look forward to doing this again in 2010 for the 3nd Annual Little Big Show.

If you have not played Morse Park lately, it now has nice metal full color tee signs. Thank you to Michael Cory, Andrew Jinks, Cody Crocker, Quality Trim & Sign, the city of Neosho, and our Sponsors! I do want to let all of you know that I currently have 40 pre registered players for this event. I plan on 50 by tonight, because I am going to Neosho for league and taking pre registrations there as well. If you are coming please e mail me your information soon. Remember 90 is the cap. Although everyone will receive a shirt & disc, sizes & type of discs are first sign up first serve. See ya there!

DGM is a proud contributor to the EDGE program. This Kansas City Chief colored basket was raffled with 20% of the profits going toward the $1,500 goal set at the beginning of the DGM Tour 2009. We are half way to our goal, and we still have several more tournaments to go! The Little Big Show in Neosho, Missouri is next on August 29th. Hope to see you there.

Above: Proud winner of the unbelievable catching Monkey Trap. If you would like details on the new Monkey Trap baskets e-mail or call. We can custom powder coat in almost any color!

July 25, 2009 marked the first Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) tournament in Springfield since 2005 (Sunburn Open). The Fantastic Caverns Open was held on the beautiful grounds of Fantastic Caverns. Despite less than desirable weather to start the event, people came from all over for a chance to play the unique and challenging course. Six states were represented including; Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Idaho! Seventy-eight players creating 10 divisions were in attendance which made for a huge field with foursomes and fivesomes on every hole. The Fantastic Caverns Open was a Monkey Tour record for female participants with 10 in three seperate divisions. Thank you for your attendance ladies!

As mentioned earlier, the day started with some severe weather including lightening and heavy rain. The severe weather left, but the rains continued all day. The rain kept most players from shooting their best, but St. Louis native and Open Professional player Bryan Johnson had little trouble shooting an incredible 43 & 45. Both rounds were 1000 rated rounds. With his 20 under 88 score, Bryan destroyed the field by 14 strokes! Other winners included, Alicia Johnson (Junior Girls), Shana Swanson (Open Women), Becky Schoenberg (Recreational Women), Chad Chadwick (Advanced Men), Cory Anderson (Intermediate), Frank Hebert (Recreational Men), George Skinner (Advanced Grand Master), Andrew Williams (Junior Boys), and Mark Martin (Pro Masters). Congratulations to all of you on a great played tournament.

After the awards were handed out all participants were invited to an after party at Hooters sponsored by our newest Tour Sponsor Coors! Thank you Coors for being such an incredible sponsor! Disc Golf Monkey looks forward to working with you as often as possible. Over 60 people attended the after party and enjoyed free salad, wings, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Everyone in attedance was able to participate in the "Must be present to win Raffle" (benefiting the EDGE program). Prizes were donated by; Hooters, Coors, Wal Mart, EDGE, and the Disc Golf Monkey. They included discs, shirts, backpacks, games, a basket, and a Nintendo Wii! I am proud to announce that we raised over $400 for EDGE puting us closer to the $1500 goal in which DGM will purchase a 9 hole course, 150 discs, and a disc golf curriculum guide for a local school. Remember that we all have a hand in growing the sport we love. Thank you for your contributions.

A special thanks go out to the Fantastic Caverns and their wonderful grounds crew for going the extra mile in preparing the land for the event. As always nothing would be possible without supporters of the Disc Golf Monkey Tour 2009. Sponsors for this event were Hooters, Big Whiskeys, Coors, Karma Salon, & Amazing Chaney Autobody & Paint. Tour sponsors included Innova Champion Discs, Discs Unlimited, Creator Designs, Quality Trim & Sign, and Gateway Disc Sports. Until next time, August 28, 2009 (Little Big Show in Neosho), keep playing, recruiting, and furthering our sport!

Disc Golf Monkey is gearing up for the 1st PDGA event in Springfield since 2005's Sunburn Open). The Fantastic Caverns Open to be held on the July 25th was a bit of a surprise location to everyone involved. Making a long story short, after the Tom Watkins course idea was turned down by the Springfield Greene County Park Board, Fantastic Caverns was asked if a tournament on their property could be held. The idea was received with open arms by Fantastic Caverns. The site is truly one of the most beautiful pieces of land used for a tournament in the Springfield area. The course will offer a great mix of rolling hills, short and long shots, and beautiful mature trees will serve as great challenges to all. Several new sponsors have been added for this event, including Amazing Chaney Autobody & Paint, Educating Disc Golf Experience (EDGE), Hooters, Coors, and Karma. A special thank you to all my supporters including, sponsors, players, and staff. You are the reason for it all!

This event will again follow the same tournament plan of incredible players packs, awesome pay-outs, and a whole lot of fun. There will be a raffle benefiting EDGE offering discs, shirts, a basket, and much more. All players will receive a discount on tickets to the Caverns (family members are included and rates are $15 for adults and $6 for kids so bring the family). Also, players will enjoy a disc, lunch, and an invite to a Hooters after party (where there will be free wings provided and sponsored by Hooters, Coors, and the Disc Golf Monkey)! The 1st 72 players will also enjoy a commemorative shirt as well, so sign up quickly! A word of caution must be addressed, there is NO ALCOHOL allowed on the property of Fantastic Caverns. Fantastic Caverns does enforce the no alcohol rule, and for this reason we have offered the after party with free wings and anything else you wish to purchase at Hooters. Thank you for your cooperation, and we ask to please abide by all PDGA rules so Fantastic Caverns will invite us back for many more tournaments. Thank You and I will see you at the Cave!

The 2009 2nd Annual Lake Bella VistOpen hit maximum capacity! Six months of preparation payed off for this years event as 94 people from 7 states came to play a beautiful course in Bentonville, Arkansas. California, Colorado, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma were represented. Randal Reisner, (course designer, fund raiser, and Co TD), held nothing back for this event. Blazing the the sponsorship trail, teaming with the Disc Golf Monkey, and building on a great Inaugural event put on by Twisted Flyer, was a combination for success.

The first 72 players received a tournament T-shirt, the first 90 a custom stamped disc from Innova, and everyone received a great lunch provided by local restaurant, Firehouse Subs! Along with this players package, there was a CTP for every division, a Ring of Fire, trophies, and $1,200 added to the payout being split between the Pro and Am fields! All the extras were made possible by both local sponsors and the Disc Golf Monkey's Tour sponsors. To all of you: Firehouse Subs, Tanksley's, Gusano's Pizza, the Tree Guy, Inn at Carnall Hall, Marathon Metal, Lewis & Clark, Phat Tire, Randy's Barber Shop, Discs Unlimited, JDGC, Wolfe Boat Works, American K-9 Academy, WAFDA, World's Gym, Play it Again Sports, Rush Running, All State Insurance, Oreilly Auto Parts, Innova, Gateway Disc Sports, McAlister's Deli, Creator Designs, and Quality Trim & Sign, we say Thank You for allowing this event to be nothing short of awesome!

31 Pros and 63 Ams were treated to a beautiful sunny day. With little wind and the lake down several feet, the stage was set for a record to be set. Only 16 players beat the par 60 Bella Vista course. For those who have not played it, LBV is a great mix of tight woods, water hazards, and huge boomer holes. This course demands skill, endurance, and mental toughness. Chris Smitt course record holder had all of these as he shredded the course and the field shooting a 7 down 53 followed by a course record 9 down 51! Great job Smitty! Other winners included Shana Swanson (Pro Women), Sam Nielson (Pro Masters), Darryl Johnson (Pro Grand Masters), Corey Duncan (Advanced Men), Erica Nolan (Advanced Women), Dan Doke (Advanced Masters won in a sudden death playoff), Teresa Duff (Advanced Women 135 destroying all other women's scores), Ben Mortachai (Grand Masters), Derik Green (Intermediate Men), Juli Wagonor (Intermediate Women), Don Foree (Recreational Men) and Alex Foree in Juniors. Won other happy winner was Springfield, Missouri native Mark Anderson who was the only Am to take home cash as he sank a 188' ace on hole 2, one of the tightest holes on the course, banking $280! Congratulations to all of you for a job well done. Congratulations to TEAM MONKEY'S Kyle McClure and Randal Reisner 2nd place finishes in the Open and Pro Masters Divisions. Also, great job Jake Whitehead who is competing in the Advanced Division in his first year of playing. Keep up the great work and wonderful job running the event. You guys are who make it happen!

Randal and myself are already working on next years event. We plan on making it bigger and better!

There was a lot of excitement and anticipation for the 1st Riverview open. Gregg Cass part of the local Ottawa County Disc Golf Club (OCDGC) of Miami said, "It would be great if we could get someone on every hole". Well, with 68 players in attendance, this wish was reality. Players representing eight states including; Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Colorado, Washington, Texas, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma all arrived in Miami as early as Thursday to prepare for the tournament. With 40 pre-registered players, the buzz was good on line and the players came to enjoy the second Monkey Tour 2009 event.

It was amazing how well the course looked despite it being under water just a week prior! This can be contributed mainly to the miraculous answer to prayers, the hard work of the OCDGC, and the Park Board mowing just a few days before the event. Thank you from all the players. The tournament kicked off on time without a hitch. There were 10 divisions including; Open (Pro), Pro Masters (40+), Advanced Men, Advanced Grand Masters, Advanced Grand Masters (50 +), Advanced Women, Intermediate Men, Recreational Men, Recreational Women, & Juniors. All players played from alternate tee pads the first round. The weather was beautiful for the first round of play. Blue skies, hot sun, and very little wind for Miami, OK. Little did the players know what was to come in the second round!

After the first round was completed, all players enjoyed a well deserved break. Lunch was prepared by the Fire Department, and was sold to the players for $5. Part of the proceeds went to the OCDGC, part went to the Disc Golf Monkey's 2009 Tour Charity Fund benefiting the EDGE program (EDGE or Educating Disc Golf Experience is a school program through Innova Champion Discs that allows schools to buy equipment, lesson plans, and teaching supplies at a low cost. The goal being to promote the game of Disc Golf.), and the rest went to the Fire Department to help their cause. Awesome job Fire Fighters thanks for the food, but more importantly for the job you do! The second Round kicked off at 2:10. Ten holes were played and the heavens opened! Severe wind, lightening, and torrential down poor rain hit. Play was suspended for about an hour before resuming. After the storm, the course was left very wet, slick, and muddy. The remembarence of the beautful groomed course of the first round was a long ago memory to the players. The show did go on, and the tournament was finished with all 36 holes being played. Surprisingly there were only three players that did not finish.

Winners included; Kyle Wilkes (Tulsa OK) Open Pro, Mark Martin (Ottawa, KS) Pro Masters, Ron Klein (St. Louis, MO) Advanced Masters, Tariq Stand (Quapa, OK) Junior, George Skinner (Glenpool, OK) Advanced Grand Masters, Travis Jarmin (Joplin, MO) Recreational, Michael Adams (Bartlesville, OK) Intermediate, Bonnie Douglas (Springfield, MO) Recreational Women, Mary Whitehead (Springfield, MO) Advanced Women, James Patton (Glenpool, OK) Advanced. A special thanks to the City of Miami the OCDGC & all of the following sponsors for making this an incredible 1st ever Professional Disc Golf Association event; Booth & Booth Electric, Joplin Disc Golf Club, Welch Bank, Security Bank, Miami Tru Value, Ace Hardware, Eye Associates, Stumps R Us, Express Cellular, Miami Glass & Mirror, Westco, Hometech Computers, Vance Ford, Okie Burger, Elmwood Properties, Osborn Drug, Discs Unlimited, Innova Champion Discs, Quality Trim & Sign, Creator Designs, Gateway Disc Sports, Ottawa Tribe, Tractor Supply Co., Miami 1st National Bank, Pizza Hut, Charley's Chicken, and the Bargain Center.

The Riverview course is ready to host the Riverview Open in Miami, Oklahoma. Despite flooding, God has allowed the waters to recede and the course is drying up rapidly. There will be no change in venue as of May 17th. The Ottawa County Disc Golf Club is marking the Alternate 18 Tee Pads on Sunday the 17th. Pre Registration is available via phone (417) 818-7165 or email discgolfer8@yahoo.com Registration will also be available at all the leagues in Springfield, Nixa, and Joplin this week. If you choose to Pre Register at league it would be helpful to print and fill out Registration form found on the tournament schedule tab. Custom Tournament Stamped Discs are in and an Upgrade disc is available to the first 25 players (details available on sign up sheet).

Ozarks Disc Golf Club merchandise is in! Stickers ($2), Stash Minis ($5), & Bag Tags ($5) are now available at the Disc Golf Monkey's 19th Hole Pro Shop. All items will be made available at leagues. Please remember that you must be a current paid member to purchase a Bag Tag (ODG membership is $25). Bag Tags will be distributed Monday May, 18th at the league in Nixa. After this they will be sold consecutively on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Let the bragging rights begin!

Gearing up for the Riverview Open & the Lake Bella Vista Open, the Disc Golf Monkey has received over 400 discs and many new items this past week. Take advantage of his 900 disc inventory! There are Champion Fund Raiser Discs available now. Remember the profit on these discs goes directly into the tournament payout! Low prices & best selection in the area. If we don't have it, we can usually get it in at know extra charge. See you soon.

Despite the "Doom & Gloom" weather forecast from local news stations, 27 players came to play in the Ozark Disc Golf Club's second tournament. Several cities from around the area were represented including; Aurora, Mt. Vernon, Springfield, Branson, Ozark, Nixa, and Willard. The furthest traveled players were from St. Louis and Pittsburgh, Kansas! The competition was held at

Baldwin Park the proposed site for a permanent Disc Golf course. Eighteen portable Pole Holes were put out for the tournament on a course designed by Russ Burns owner of Disc Golf Monkey. There were several divisions which included Professional, Intermediate, Recreational and a Junior division. Rick Nichols from Nixa took home top honors with an eleven under par 96 to hold off Russ Burns by one stroke in his first professional division victory. Chad Fisk demolished the Intermediate field by more than 10 strokes (move up in divisions Chad). Chris Dangler, who canned a 75' putt in a three way playoff won the Recreational division over local Bryce Fisk, and Brad Hilton (from Lebanon). Bruce Heidebrecht of Willard, took home top honors in the Masters division by six over Tim Arndt from Springfield. In his debut tournament, Luke Carter took 1st in the Junior division.

Both rounds were played in a mild wind that was almost rain free. Although the day was dark and dreary, the conditions proved to be great considering the potential poor weather threat. Along with great weather, there was an eager and excited buzz about the land, layout , and potential for a permanent course at Baldwin. Trent director of Parks and Recreation along with his wife walked with one of the Professional groups taking photos and getting familiar with the sport. A special thanks to the wonderful Aurora Parks and Recreation staff who helped clean up and prep the course, as well as, letting us play on such a beautiful piece of land!

Welcome to the Home of the Disc Golf Monkey. This site is relatively new, and we will be adding things all the time. I would like to start by saying a special thanks to my brother Gerald (the head monkey known as cwm) for all his work on the web site and the countless hours he has put into the designing of logos for my disc golf gear. You are the Ultimate Monkey bro! I would also like to say thanks for all my supporters through the years. Thanks for continuing to "Monkey Around".

As many of you know, I am now doing the Disc Golf thing full-time. This has allowed me more time to focus my efforts on tournaments, inventory, and many other things I have wanted to do for a long time. We will have our discs and gear for sale on the website soon. As for the tournaments, the 2009 Monkey Tour is on it's way.

The Lucky 13 Open was the official kick off event of the year. The opener was held in Republic, MO on a course I designed and installed back in December. This event was nothing short of awesome thanks to the Republic Parks & Recreation Department (director Jared Keiling), local sponsors, sponsors from outside the area, the Monkey Team, and all the players who came out to play. Sixty nine players from four different states took part in the event.

On May 23rd, the Monkey Tour will take us to Miami, OK for it's first PDGA event. The 1st Riverview Open will be held at Riverview park. The Ottawa County Disc Golf Club (OCDGC) has been diligently raising money for the event. The following weekend on May 30th, we will be headed south to Bentonville, AR for the 2nd Annual Lake Bella VistOpen. Randal Reisner (part of Team Monkey) has started the ball rolling and has come up with quite a few sponsors. We will be adding $500 cash to the Pro payout and the same amount will be divided in the Amateur fields! Both events will be well worth the trip. Hope to see you there.