38th Annual RFDO

[Tony Inzana]

JUST ANNOUNCED !!!

The 38th ANNUAL RFDO (Rochester Flying Disc Open) will be taking place on August 11th and 12th, 2012 !!! This will be the BIGGEST weekend tournament ever held here in Rochester. We have worked very closely with the PDGA to get our tournament strategically placed in order to attract the top Touring Pros !!! Our Supertour/ A-tier event is in between 2 NT events, the Brent Hambrick and the Vibram Open. I have little doubt that we will sell out both AM and the Pro pools at 72 each. This is going to be a great event, following this town putting on an incredible Am Worlds !!!

We are looking for help. Please contact Ryan or myself if you are interested in being a part of this great event !!! We are most likely going to use 3 courses on Sat and Sun as well as run a formal doubles on Friday evening.

This is our chance to shine, not only in the eyes of the Amateurs, but also with the top Pros in the World. Most of these Pros have either been here for the 1999 Pro Worlds or have heard about our Chili course and will be so delighted to see what has happened to this amazing piece of land over the last decade. I am looking forward to a kick ass weekend in August and hope you guys want to tag along for the fun. Rochester is on the map to stay in the world of Disc Golf !!!

Event Page (w/flyer)

[zog9605]

I missed the announcement at the worlds meeting for Bob Nelson, but with this Tournament now getting an A-tier level, I would like to do something permanent at the Chili course for Bob, at next years event, where Chili will get more exposure. Something in the line of a tree planting with a plaque, or an engraved rock(bowling -ball on the green of 9 - just kidding)...Corea mentioned it last year and nothing ever came of it,... I see myself putting most of the money in just cuz he and I became so close over the years, and Chili really was his proudest moment in the 99 'worlds...I want it to be top notch, he deserved it. He was a pain to deal with sometimes, God rest his soul, but he loved the sport and volunteered countless hours to that course. I will start a new thread for feedback...thanks

[Tony Inzana]

The RFDO is officially a Vibram Open Qualifier. 2 spots will be up for grabs to play the next week at the Vibram Open. Yet another reason to attract the top Pros for our huge event this coming August !!!

[Luke Butch]

The touring pros who will be coming will need a free place to stay(disc golf doesn't exactly pay well). If anyone can offer a sofa/floor space or even just a backyard to camp in that is a help. Not only does it help players save money but I've always enjoyed staying with people vs staying in a hotel.

If you can help in this way post or send me a message, and when the tournament gets nearer I will put a tour player who needs a place to stay in touch with you. This is a BIG HELP and doesn't cost anything. Knowing there are free places to stay will help attract top pros too

[AJB]

The RFDO event page is now up!

Also, a link to the downloadable PDF flyer is at the bottom of the event page.

[rhand]

The preregistration list is up on the PDGA site. I will update it weekly.

This event will fill so be sure to sign up early. You can easily do so on the PDGA site or with me in person at any Tuesday Doubles League.

Thanks to our first player sponsor - Mike Herzog!!!

Ryan

[chiefstang]

Avery Jenkins has this tourney listed on his website as one he's playing.

[Tony Inzana]

Avery will be here, as well as Nate Doss and Val Jenkins. We are also expecting Eric McCabe and Page Pierce as well as the Non-stop disc golf tour with Feldberg, Locastro and Will Schusterick. John E. McCray from Florida will be back up here this time to play instead of helping with the worlds. I would also expect quite a few more of the touring pros here for the RFDO as they travel from Ohio and the Brent Hambrick the weekend before the RFDO to Massachusetts for the Vibram Open the weekend after.

[rhand]

The pre-reg list is now current.

A big thanks to another sponsor 8 Bit Disc Golf!
Check them out on www.facebook.com/8bitdiscgolf

Ryan

[Brownguy]

i have been contacted via Facebook by some ok golfers as to places to crash. I am full with a couple of the best in the world staying. Can anyone open up thier home to the wayward travelers? (did i mention they are in the top 10 in the World?)

[reksav]

If they don't mind being 30ish minutes from the courses there's plenty of room to pop a tent out my way. There's a basket in the yard and room to throw as much and as far as you please.

[mkc64]

Tony, Same deal as worlds...Anybody wants to camp in Batavia are welcome

[JBC]

Bobby I have a small apt on park ave but have a big living room that i could fit 2 or three on air mattresses if you need it! RFDO will be my first tourney!

[Brownguy]

Thanks. waiting on return mail to see who is gonna come PM me your e-mail and as soon as I find out i will have whomever contact you.

[rhand]

Pre-reg is up to date. Sign up soon to make sure you get in.

Ryan

[superium]

I looked at the schedule and just to confirm, if you play in another division other than pro, you will be able to watch the final 9 correct?

[Tony Inzana]

Yes, all will be able to watch the final 9 at Chili !!!

[rhand]

Pre-reg up to date. Highly rated pro now signed up!

Registration is filling up - especially in the am divisions. If you want to get in please make sure you sign up soon!

Ryan

[rhand]

Pre-reg list is updated. Another 1000+ rated player!

There are only 23 Amateur spots left before that field is sold out! If you plan on playing Advanced or Intermediate I highly suggest you sign up ASAP as this will sell out.

You can register via the PDGA or with me in person at Tuesday League.

Ryan

[rhand]

Pre-reg list is up to date.

There are only 11 spots left for amateurs. After that you will have to register as pro.

Sign up ASAP if you want in.

Ryan

[Tmart]

How is the doubles round on Friday going to work? Is it for registered players only?

[Tony Inzana]

Anyone may attend the doubles. It will be $10 per player.

[Tmart]

Anyone may attend the doubles. It will be $10 per player.

Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply.

[Tmart]

Think any of those big name guys will be playing in doubles on Friday?

[Tony Inzana]

I think so. Should be a great night

[rhand]

Just to update everyone. We are down to only 10 Amateur spots remaining!

Online registration closes in 1 week. There are no sign ups the day of the event.

Sign up ASAP. You can pay me directly this Saturday if you come out to MCC to help work or next Tuesday at Doubles (we are at Basil)

Ryan

[Luke Butch]

The touring pros who will be coming will need a free place to stay(disc golf doesn't exactly pay well). If anyone can offer a sofa/floor space or even just a backyard to camp in that is a help. Not only does it help players save money but I've always enjoyed staying with people vs staying in a hotel.

If you can help in this way post or send me a message, and when the tournament gets nearer I will put a tour player who needs a place to stay in touch with you. This is a BIG HELP and doesn't cost anything. Knowing there are free places to stay will help attract top pros too

bump, looks like alot of touring players will be coming!

[chiefstang]

Is there a flood coming? The Intermediate division seems to be shored up! Congrats to Chris Frank with a 942 rating for being the biggest bagger in the lot!! Wow.

[AJB]

Is there a flood coming? The Intermediate division seems to be shored up! Congrats to Chris Frank with a 942 rating for being the biggest bagger in the lot!! Wow.

Chris' rating has already been discussed here!

[Tony Inzana]

Will Schusterick is looking for a place to stay while he is here. Also just got notice that Feldberg and Leiviska are coming as well. Please contact me if you would like to entertain some of the top pros next weekend.