2011 South Island Masters Games Disc Golf Tournament.
Isel Park. Nelson October 15 & 16 | TD Alex Britton
What a disc golf spectacle Q watching his Ultarstar fly lazer like down through the Tunnel.
Two perspectives of the tournament, this first one from by TD Alex Britton
Isel Park played host to its first official DG tournament just recently when the South Island Masters Games came to Nelson.
A field of 21 took part in the one day two round event, including a good contingent of local obsessives, some local newcomers, and a small crowd up from Christchurch. Divisions were split between Ultrastars only, Men’s 30+, Men’s 50+, and Ladies.
Nelson golfers were hoping to make use of a bit of home turf advantage but sadly this was not to be as Pete Crowther from Christchurch and his trusty NZ made Arcturus took out not only the GM division, but also the overall title.
Quentin Gately showed that it’s not all about having a bag with a gazillion discs in it, taking second place overall and first in the Ultrastar section.
Ryan Hunter and Chris Hogan tied for third overall, with Ryan taking first place on the Men’s 30+ division.
Joanna Cranness, playing in her first ever DG tourney took the Ladies title, but was chased well by Sarah Downs and Victoria Fisher who both had strong second rounds.
Those who stuck around for Isel’s DG Gauntlet can bear witness to the extinction of Nelson’s “the sun ALWAYS shines here” myth, as pouring rain partway through followed by an abrupt temperature drop and a hail storm affected the score card ever so slightly! Mark Ryan finished on top by one shot from Jason Smith with Sam Hogg in third.
It was awesome having the guys from Christchurch taking part and also to see so many local newcomers getting to grips with the finer parts of throwing a golf disc in a tree lined course.
See you all next time!
The Pictures
Welcome to Isel Park!
Checking the scorecard after playing the 14th.
Turhan Djemal looking to lay up on the 17th.
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Newcomer Marcus Lovell winding up his drive on the Tunnel.
Sarah Downs with a great recovery shot from under the blossom trees on the 6th.
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Champion Christchurch's Pete Crowther is a giant of a man in the sport of disc golf, yet he is dwarfed by the (er..?) Pines as Isel Park as he plays his way to overall first place.
Ian Barker with a good forehand down the channel on the 5th.
Quentin Gately decides to aim for the photographer, rather than the basket.
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Joanna Cranness putting into the Unpopular Poplar on the 3rd.
Sammy Neilsen just missing out on a birdie on the 8th.
Christchurch golfer Marcus Shenker lets rip off the tee at 18!
Sam Hogg hoping for a clean traverse into the middle park section of The Gauntlet.
Christchurch Ultimate player Josh McCarus on the way to a bronze medal in his first ever golf tourney
Our GM players; Chris Hogan, Pete Crowther, Ian Barker and Marcus Shenker.
The ladies celebrating in style.
Some composed putting helped Pete Crowther to a Division and Overall win.
Anyone see a disc land round here.
Ian Barker with a solid putt on the 13th.
Jason Smith focusing hard on a tricky putt.
Marcus Lovell getting out of trouble in the Tunnel.
Marcus Shenker lining up his shot on the 17th tee.
Victoria Fisher narrowly missing her putt on the 11th.
Craig Morgan letting fly on the 14th.
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Ra Hippolite with a good attempt from a tricky spot on the 16th.
Sammy with a huge turnover drive on the 6th.
Be wary of strange Irishmen lurking behind bushes.
Is it normal for the Tournament Champion to be banging his own drum just after the event.
Discussing throwing lines on the 18th while some weirdo in the background prances about.
Nelson golfer Jason Smith contemplating a long hammer on the 18th.
Mark Ryan finessing a drive at the pole target 9th hole.
Ian Patterson just missing a tricky putt into 'Jimmy's Crack' on the 12th.
Ladies Champion Joanna Cranness teeing off on the 15th.
Local golfer Ryan Hunter lining up his next shot on the way to winning the Men's 30+ division.
Sam Hogg and Marcus Lovell celebrate after Sam's 40ft putt to save par.
Chris Hogan nailing a long putt on the 10th.
Christchurch Ultimate player Josh McCarus on the way to a bronze medal in his first ever golf tourney.
Local golfer Ra Hippolite floating a lay up on the 15th.
Marcus fires a forehand off the tee at 18.
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Ra Hippolite looking to get his Ultrastar through the complusory gate on the 16th
Sammy with a great shot to save par from a difficult stance.
Ian Patterson with a good looking drive on the 7th.
Ryan Hunter watching his putt float just high of the basket on the Tunnel hole 13th.
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The Results
| Name |
Division |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Total |
Overall |
Div Place |
| Pete Crowther |
GM |
55 |
52 |
107 |
1 |
1 |
| Quentin Gately |
Ultrastar |
52 |
56 |
108 |
2 |
1 |
| Chris Hogan |
GM |
56 |
54 |
110 |
3 |
2 |
| Ryan Hunter |
O |
56 |
54 |
110 |
3 |
1 |
| Matt Hippolite |
O |
56 |
56 |
112 |
5 |
2 |
| Jason Smith |
O |
53 |
59 |
112 |
5 |
3 |
| Sammy Neilsen |
O |
61 |
53 |
114 |
7 |
4 |
| Mark Ryan |
O |
56 |
58 |
114 |
7 |
4 |
| Ian Barker |
GM |
61 |
58 |
119 |
9 |
3 |
| Ra Hippolite |
Ultrastar |
60 |
59 |
119 |
9 |
2 |
| Jim Risner |
O |
62 |
63 |
125 |
11 |
6 |
| Josh McCarus |
Ultrastar |
62 |
63 |
125 |
11 |
3 |
| Marcus Shenker |
GM |
65 |
61 |
126 |
13 |
4 |
| Sam Hogg |
O |
64 |
65 |
129 |
14 |
7 |
| Marcus Lovell |
O |
69 |
63 |
132 |
15 |
8 |
| Craig Morgan |
Ultrastar |
70 |
72 |
142 |
16 |
4 |
| Turhan Djemal |
O |
71 |
73 |
144 |
17 |
9 |
| Ian Patterson |
Ultrastar |
78 |
80 |
158 |
18 |
5 |
| Joanna Cranness |
W |
78 |
84 |
162 |
19 |
1 |
| Sarah Downs |
W |
91 |
87 |
178 |
20 |
2 |
| Victoria Fisher |
W |
93 |
89 |
182 |
21 |
3 |
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On reflection, that was a jolly good time see you next time!
