Disc Golf Monkey

Recap of the 8th Annual Dragon Ridge Open:

This day in May started out with rain. Thankfully Dragon Ridge has a lot of tree cover so it’s a little easier to keep your discs dry. Players only had to play about 6 holes on the rain. The rest of the round was pretty nice. The second round brought the good ol' Missouri humidity. Thankfully, it was not a hot day, so the density of the air was bearable!

I’d like to make mention and thank both Innova and Dynamic Discs for giving us the equipment to make a tournament central with 6 canopies. I speak for all of us when I say we appreciate all that you both have done for us over the years!

As always, I want to thank all the people who made this tournament possible for another year running!

Thank you to the title sponsors of this tournament, Discmania & The City of Camdenton.

Thank our tournament sponsors: Flagg Electric, Triston Stark, Chroma Tattoo Collective, Fewell’s Auto LLC, Grounds Zero Guns, & Patriots Gold & Silver. Also, thank you to the people who worked hard to make sponsorships happen: River, Triston, and Justin Brammer.

And a big thank you to our Full Send Tour sponsors: Patriots Gold & Silver, Elephant & Castle Fine Arms, Dynamic Discs, Innova Champion Discs, Fossa Disc Golf, Prodigy Discs, Creator Designs, MVP/Axiom Discs, Millennium Golf Discs, Discmania, Educational Disc Golf Experience, Grip EQ, Slim Chickens, 8Up, Greazy Dyes, Discs Unlimited, Swing Right Golf, Intuitive Body Works & Massage, and Sticky Dyes.

There were 87 players who came out to compete in this tournament, with 13 divisions represented.

First-place results in each division are listed below:
MPO: Andrew Presnell -9
FPO: Alexis Kerman +5
MP40: Jeremy Mount -3
MP50: Keo Sabengsy -7
MA1: Carson Byrum E
FA1: Meredith Bushatz +23
MA40: Aaron Reinhardt +12
FA40: Kimberly Hansen +29
MA50: Kenny Hansen E
FA50: Tina Giltrap +41
MA60: John Gibble +34
MA2: Troy Miesner +3
MA3: Richard Ray +15

Full results are available at the following link: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/88137

Hottest Round of the Day: MPO winner Andrew Presnell shot a 1031-rated round in Round 1 and maintained his lead for the win! Congratulations, Andrew!

The Hot Round of the Day for the ladies was Alexis Kerman’s +2 Round 2. Congratulations, Alexis!

In MA1, Major Cardin and Carson Byrum had to play off to determine the winner. Congratulations to Carson Byrum who came out on top with the win!

In MA40, Dan Ford and Aaron Reinhardt ended Round 2 all tied up. It was Dan who won after the playoff. Congratulations Dan!

Congratulations to all players who cashed!

There were 4 ace hits in total, but only 2 were eligible for the Ace Pot. Congratulations to Triston Stark and Dallas Whittle, who split a $1,135 Ace Pot! Also, Josh Odom and Makai Matthews hit aces but were unfortunately not part of the Ace Pot. Still worth an "atta boy" for the skilled shots of these players!

Congratulations to CTP Winners:
Dylan Light: Unbranded Innova
Josh Odom: Prodigy
Fresa Jacobs: Dynamic Discs
Major Cardin: MVP

Congratulations to the Big Raffle Winner, Makai Matthews who took home a Blue and Red Monkey Trap in honor of Memorial Day.

We hope to see you at the 15th Annual Jared Hilton Memorial coming up on June 14th! You can register at the following link:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/The_15th_Annual_Jared_Hilton_Memorial_2025/register

Lost and Found:
Umbrella

Disc'n for Cheetahs X Players’ Meeting

You May still register here: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/The_10th_Annual_Discn_For_Cheetahs_2025/registration

Welcome to the 10th Disc'n for Cheetahs! We’d like to start by thanking our tournament sponsors:
Rivard Heating and Cooling
Friends of the Zoo
AH Trucking LLC
Pam and Ed Gwin
Republic Animal Hospital
Gordon's feed and pet
Ozarks coca cola bottling company
Ozarks aazk
Architectural Creations
Dickerson park zoo
Woodland Whack DG
Missouri Embroidery & Screenprinting
Fletcher land and homes
Newlin investments LLC
Tri Diamond Ranch
Bare Alchemy Med Spa
The Annex Boutique Medical Practice

Also a big shout out of thanks to our tour sponsors who continue to make the DGM Tour a success each year:
Our tour sponsors: Patriots Gold & Silver, Elephant & Castle Fine Arms, Dynamic Discs, Innova Champion Discs, Fossa Disc Golf, Prodigy Discs, Creator Designs, MVP/Axiom Discs, Millennium Golf Discs, Discmania, Educational Disc Golf Experience, Grip EQ, Slim Chickens, 8Up, Greazy Dyes, Discs Unlimited, Swing Right Golf, Intuitive Body Works & Massage and Sticky Dyes

Directions: From Kansas Expressway, Turn East on Norton, then take first road North immediately after light. You will see parking signs on the East side of the street. You will then walk North to the first house to enter the gates.

The weather forecast is definitely not the best, but as everyone knows, that has lived here for any length of time, our meteorologists are often wrong. We will play and follow the PDGA’s rules of suspended play if there is inclement weather.

Everyone needs to check in at the table by the house. Don’t forget there is a $5 cash only Ace Pot. To get in you will put your name on the bag and put your $5 in. There is currently $600+ in the pot. There will be a short players meeting at 9:30. After the event amateur players who finish in the top 45% will receive vouchers to be used in the trailer. 6 players will be allowed in at one time. Vouchers must be used by the end of the day unless special arrangements have been made. There will be a fairly large raffle with disc golf items, as well as, items put in by the Dickerson Park Zoo. All proceeds raised will go to the Cheetah Habitat! Thank you for supporting this cause and being apart of this special event

Please be aware that no alcohol or drugs are permitted on any part of the zoo property at any time.

Round 1 tees off at 10. Scores for the tournament need to be kept on the PDGA website. All players are required to keep a separate scorecard according to the new PDGA rule. Player course and hole assignments will be posted around the time registration closes Friday night at https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/78323. The link to online scoring is https://pdga.com/score/ . The access code is DFC. DGM staff will receive them at tournament central.

When round one is finished, players will be on their own for lunch. Because of the projected forecast the plan to serve burgers/hot dogs has been abandoned. Round 2 SHOULD start at 1:30 but may change based on last card. Watch the PDGA event page for actual tee time. Player course and round assignments will once again be posted to the PDGA event page, and scores should be kept on pdga.com.

Rules for the courses are listed below. Dynamic Discs CTP is hole 1. Prodigy-only CTP is hole 4. Innova CTP is hole 13 (any disc may be used to win this CTP). MVP-only CTP is hole 18.

If there is any question about any throws or lies, try to make a group decision. If no decision can be made, play a provisional. When possible, consult with the course TD to determine the correct answer.

Any fences, water (in creek and beyond) and buildings are OB. You receive 6 feet of relief from any and all barbed wire.

DGM’s Full Send “Color Me Lucky” Points Challenge Flyer is below. Thank you Parker Asay of Fossa Disc Golf and Ian Boyer for their efforts & great work on this year’s tour art!

Winter Blast Rules & OB Sheet

The 16th Annual DGM Finale - Featuring The 8th Annual Lost Woods Open Sponsored by Greazy Dyes
Players’ Meeting

There will be $500 added to the purse. An extra $250 will be added to the Pro Payout making it $1,000, and $250 will be added to the Am Payout!

Welcome to the 16th DGM Finale and the 8th Lost Woods Open! As always, we’d like to start off by thanking our sponsors:
Country Apron Bakery
CF Meats and Coffee
Hilltop Mini Golden Doodle
BF Byproducts LLC
VFW Isabella
Drips and Dips
Donnelly Feed
Dustin's Body Shop
Friends Lawn Care
Westgate Realty
H&W Automotive
Guy Reesh DDW
Fyre Fries
Farm Bureau
Bill and Debbie Agee
Theodosia Car Wash
Shilling Smith Enterprise real estate
Lake Time Resort
Bull Shoals Lake Package and Outdoor sportsman
SDS excavating
Cross county Septic
Construction
TriRivers Real Estate.
Protem pioneer store
Lake time Pizza Pub
Country Real Estate
oily apes Garage
Wallace Insurance
Nagel
Mike O construction
Theo vapes& To***co LLC
Theodosia hardware Store
Cody construction
Derrek Putnam Construction
Heide Bannick Duerst
J's Grill Food truck in Gainesville,Mo

Also a big shout out of thanks to our tour sponsors who continue to make the DGM Tour a success each year:
Patriots Gold & Silver, Elephant & Castle Fine Arms, Kinney Amusement, Dynamic Discs, Innova Champion Discs, Fossa Disc Golf, Prodigy Discs, Creator Designs, MVP/Axiom Discs, Millennium Golf Discs, Discmania, 8Up, Greazy Dyes, Discs Unlimited, Swing Right Golf, Intuitive Body Works & Massage and Sticky Dyes.

A biscuits and gravy meal with coffee or orange juice will be served Saturday morning for $4. Lunch is free to the players: Pulled Pork sandwich, beans, chips, & cookies.

Everyone needs to check in at the pro shop. Round 1 tees off at 9. Scores for the tournament need to be kept on the PDGA website. Player course and hole assignments will be posted after registration closesFriday night at https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/78362. Everyone is required to keep score. The link to online scoring is https://pdga.com/score/. The access code is LWO. DGM staff will receive them at tournament central. When round one is finished, lunch will be at the pro shop. Round 2 should start at 1, but will be based on end time of the first round. Player course and round assignments will once again be posted to the PDGA event page, and scores should be kept on pdga.com.
Rules for the courses are listed below. Unbranded CTP is hole 8. Trilogy-only CTP is hole 7. MVP-only CTP is hole 10. Prodigy-only CTP is hole 16. If there is any question about any throws or lies, try to make a group decision. If no decision can be made, play a provisional. When possible, consult with the course TD to determine the correct answer.

!!!VENUE CHANGE!!!
The 5th Hallowed Trails Open Has Been Moved to the Cheetah’s Roam Course at the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri.

Directions to the Cheetah’s Roam Course: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JA3wHfNAZC4S6rAa9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

I want to start by thanking Teddy & Elizabeth Blair for allowing us to have the first four Hallowed Trails Open events at their Branson Trails Course. The course is Epic in nearly every way. Thanks for the great memories, and wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

Matt Cory has graciously allowed us to move this tournament to the Cheetah’s Roam course at the Dickerson Park Zoo. This will open up 2 more holes allowing more players to play. Please spread the word that this is a PDGA C Tier event. You DO NOT have to have a current PDGA membership to play. We hope to see many of you there!

You may register here:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/The_5th_Annual_Hallowed_Trails_Open_2024/register

DGM’s Reflection Tour Points Challenge Update:

We have passed our halfway point in the Points Challenge Championship, and the next tournament, the Dale Robert's Memorial, is just a day away! It's time to take a look at who the top contenders are on the points challenge board!

I want to shout out to the players who have competed in every region so far this season! That makes the points challenge all the more exciting to keep up with throughout the season!

In the Silverback Division:
Russ Burns
Nevada McAplin
Micah Noble
Jackson Bekemeier
Dasun Keylor
Andrew Presnell
Benjamin Lemon
Reuben Marchbank
Barack Barton
Dan Newlin
Ray Presnell
Dylan Clinkenbeard

In the Gorilla Division:
Jonathon Chambless
Tyler Northrip
Darrin Dodson
Brad Hilton
Tobby Rector
Jeff Ford
Mike Abbott
Joe Likins
Jeremy Surratt
Christopher Clay
Kevin Carder

In the Mandrill Division:
Esmerelda Dodson
Mary Abbott

In the Kong Division:
Brian Warren
Ian Boyer
Justin Hare
Justin Warren
Izzy Jones

Congratulations to players who are leading on the Points board in each division after the latest tournament!

The Top 3 in each division are as follows:

Silverback
1. Nevada McAplin 493
2. Russ Burns 472
3. Micah Noble 416

Gorilla
1. Tyler Northrip 483
2. Jonathon Chambless 480
3. Brad Hilton 351

Mandrill
1. Mary Abbott 524
2. Brandy Monnahan 337
3. Esmerelda Dodson 289

Kong
1. Ian Boyer 410
2. Brian Warren 377
3. Justin Hare 255

The Points Challenge full results can be found on my website:
http://www.discgolfmonkey.com/tour_schedule

There are still several tournaments left on the 2024 Reflection Tour that will affect the Points Challenge Championship. In fact, the Dale Robert's Memorial happening tomorrow, Saturday September 7th, still has some spots open for potential points position changes in each division! If you would like to get in on the fun you may register at the following link:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Elephant_and_Castle_presents_The_18th_Annual_Dale_Roberts_Memorial_sponsored_by_Innova_2024/register

If you need more information about how the points challenge works or what to expect please read below:

1. At the end of the season the top four players in each division will receive a large prize and a hand casted pure silver pendant made by Jeff Ford of Patriot’s Gold & Silver

2. To qualify for the points series a player must compete in at least one tournament from three of the four regions. The regions can be found on the Points Challenge flyer. There is currently one Wild Card event (The Winter Blast) that can be used as a tournament for any region.

3. For the Points Challenge, players are separated into the following categories:

Silverback- All Pros
Mandrill- All Women
Gorilla- All Advanced
Kong- All Other Men’s

Don’t forget the Return of the Little Big Show is this weekend. This event is a Major for the Points Challenge. The for Majors provide double points. It’s a good way to catch up, or pull ahead. The current updated results for the four divisions can be found here: http://dgmonkey.com/tour_schedule

You may register for the Return of the Little Big Show Here:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/The_8th_Annual_Return_of_the_Little_Big_Show_Sponsored_by_Innova_and_Disc_Golf_Monkey_2024

Incredible Job!!

Tomorrow is the 4th Annual John Thomas School of
Discovery Disc Golf Tournament. The pictures here are from the first 3 years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Every year more kids join the club and have participated in the year end event. A big shout out to Joe Shaghnessy and Matt Baker for starting this fun event for the kids and building its popularity every year. We also want to give a huge shout out to the partnership with the Educational Disc Golf Experience (E.D.G.E.) and Innova Championship Discs. DGM has partnered with EDGE and Innova for the last 16 years, and because of this we are able to share in the excitement the kids have for the sport we all love!

Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE)
Innova Discs