GHSDI 2023

The GHSDI TOURNAMENT

Griffin Hill Solstice Disc Invitational, 

(GHSDI  is pronounced GHOSTY!)

June 17, 20223

 

A bit of history:

This event in 2023 is the second annual occasion.  It is a replacement for the Spring GHEDI (Equinox) which has been going since 2008.  The spring event, while always fun, was just a bit too damp and cold.  It snowed 3+" during 3 episodes and the rain was consistently soaking during most of the other affairs.

Last year, 2022, an experiment was tried, the result was the GHSDI (Pronounced ghosty, decreed by the Scorekeeper).  The gooder weather found in mid June tipped the scales to abandon the spring adventure in favor of this much better weather.  The Fall GHEDI will continue to occur.

The clubhouse as we waited for the start.

The weather:  

As predicted, it was chilly for the middle of June with a high of 56F.  However, it was dry on the ground and nothing fell out of the sky!  A bit of wind but no matter.  As a matter of record we should have had 70F but the weather had it's own way with us.

The attendees:

The sign up sheet had 32 (the limit) at one time and one official Wait List thrower.  Three unexpected arrivals came but everyone got to play!  24 players on the course for the opening bell.  Perfect sized tournament!

The Group Photo

The food (a Potluck):

To give the devil his due:  B.Eh contributes his amazing Bloody Mary's for all who would like one before the registration even opens.  The popularity of this is evident in the photo above by looking for an orange solo cup in hand of many of the players.

Kelli adding style to the course! Another Thruster!

The Count made a corn chowder, Garry made his award winning British Chili, Cajun made a Jumbalia, there were meatballs, Lefty made some exquisite coffee cakes, Melodie brought some shrimp in a sauce, Kelli made fresh chocolate chip cookies, the Rear Admiral brought some experimental sugar cookies, and there was a bunch of other food items.  No one went away without extra calories!

Teeing off on Hole 1 for the Team 10

The largest group playing on the 10 hole
championship
course.  Team 10

The Play:

The score card tells all!

The results:

There are multiple awards given out at the end of the action.  None is more coveted than the 2nd Place Award.  This trophy has it's roots in the Science Olympiad for Lakewood High School.  The team of high school students, coached by Count Ferrari, took 2nd place.

It has been awarded many times and it keeps coming back for more admirers.  It goes to the pair of players (one has to take it home) who come in 2nd in the Best Disc Doubles (Team 10).  A tradition wsa established that the recipient takes it home and adds an embellishment.  The net effect of all this attention is pretty garish but fun.

This year it was won by B. Eh? and the President.  The President took it home and the Count received a text the next day...  The wife says it has to go in the office or garage.  NOT suitable for the front room!

What will the President do?  Stay tuned as it only has to wait until the Equinox to return it.

The President from the Upper Left displaying the 2nd Place Trophy.

Awards:

There were many awards given.  

Best Rookie:  Katherine (+27)

Nut Cracker:  Red Dragon almost getting over a fence straddle.  OOOH!

(Note:  This was a remarkably un-injured day, this trophy is awarded to the most injured)

Forget Me NOT:  Turbo / Biscuit (Left stuff on the course)

Biscuit celebrating his 40th Birthday and enjoying his youth!

Straight Shooter:  Cajun (most aces)

Dragon Chaser:  7th Place on the 18

Course Clean UP:  Jerry Garcia, B-Eh,!, Cajun

Hot Chick:  Melody +2

CTP payoffs:

Hole 4:  Cajun with an ACE

Hole 7:  PK

Hole 10:  OKAJ

Hole 15:  Turbo

Who is this MYSTERY Cajun?
Ace and CTP payout.

Playing Hole 5/18 going UP 199'

The winner of the Rookie Award standing 
next to hole 18/18.
Can you hit the broad side of
a barn?

Contemplating the throw from 
the largest tee pad in the world.

Relaxing at the clubhouse between rounds

The manure pile hazard with Dragon Chaser waiting to make his bird shot.
Waffle Dough and Cheetah looking on.

Coach shooting for a bird shot on 9 with the pond in the background.
Lefty and Melody watching as they play to 11.

Teeing off from 15/18
A CTP hole.

Cheerleaders, The Doorman and the Rear Admiral

A putting contest:

It cost the players $1 for each round.  Winner is the last person to standing, when only one disc remains in the target. IF every disc misses, then all players are back in. 

The Ring of Fire takes place in the largest tee pad with a ring 10m in radius.  A count is made, 3,2,1, throw and all discs are sent to the target.  We had three rounds.  Cajun was the director and the winner of round one.

A Note for the IRS:  Cajun won one CTP, half of an ACE Pot, and one round of Ring of Fire.  It paid well, nearly $50!

NOTE:  Put the video on full screen to see the action!

The Ring Of Fire

Another view with a bit of magic!

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