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Morley-isms (Just For Laughs)

Some of the Morley-centric term's collected over the years (or made up by the "author" of the article) Bag of skittles – A bag of all candy plastic discs arranged in a rainbow

Morley burger – A JIB Breakfast Jack with hashbrowns in the middle

Cooler mud – place soft, cold, wet cooler on the ground, pick it up, drag it to the next hole, set it on bench. Cooler mud

Mr. Microphone – dude with over-developed vocal cords. Not neccasarily trying to talk loud yet can be heard from most surrounding holes. Guaranteed to cost all players on his card +3 strokes. Usually found obnoxious player but not always.

Baggette – A female bagger

Diaper bag – A brand new bag full of brand new discs

Fo... – the sound you hear .002 seconds before being clocked with a stray disc

The Ray-Ray – The player that makes the run to Rays Liquor to buy supplies for his group. Veteran “Ray-Rays” can leave hole 3 on a crowded weekend, make purchases and return before group tee’s off on said hole 3.

Sears School of Driving Graduates – the picture on the right says it all! - 

A Brady Bunch – A group of 6+ fun and friendly family members refusing to break up into two groups

Stoners – See tree. See disc. See disc in tree. See rock. Throw rock. Become hero (or one dollar richer)

“A Tosser” - any disc golfer having not earned the right to empty their bag on hole #19 at Morley (against course etiquette anyway). This “right” is set aside for those that actually possess the physical ability to reach (“park”) or surpass the current pin position(s) on hole #19 with their drives.“Tossers” will confuse most of the following attributes as justification to empty their bag…
- Many “play bands” on their quad-straps, Their tee shot (distance in feet) = (their weight) +15ft, A full Innova Competition bag or larger, “brand spankin new” discs, wearing a Huk-Lab or DD hat or shirt. If you are still not sure if you are a “Tosser” listen for feedback. If you hear “WOWs! after your throws,  you’re good to go. If there is silence or mumbling coming from behind as you walk off the pad, you probably are a “Tosser”. (so no one takes offense, this writer can 1) barely out throw his weight and owns a Huk-Lab tek-dry shirt. I know my place.)

Ball hog – One who collects golf balls on hole #17 from errant shots by the old folks on the ball golf course across the street.

Brown ace – a errant drive from a tee-pad into a thrash can

Pink ace – camping on any short pin placement, repeatedly empting bag, throw after throw until making said “ace”.

Yellow Ace – errant drive from hole #14 making its way into the men’s room

Floppers – An ill advised player wearing flip-flops during their round. May also remove said flip-flops on tee-pad to drive. Que?

Hittin’ the pipes – a roller shot up the middle on hole #17 “interrupted” by one of the two pipes crossing the path. Note: this phenomenon began in early 1990’s as the pipes were previously still beneath the surface.

The out-out houses – Shrubbery on holes #8 and #11

DJ Jazzy Jeff – The un-solicited, self-appointed disc jockey for “HIS” group and all groups two ahead and two back. Usually found spinning House/Techno, Reggae (Bob Marley) - approved, Dave Matthews, cliché 70’s (Zepplin, Dead), Beck, Beasties or NIN. Most played at high volumes on cheap speakers hence ruining a chance anyone “appreciating” his “gift” to others.

Snapper poles – dead thin tree trunks or large branches planted / cemented into the ground to make specific holes more difficult. Prominent on holes #17, #10, #12 and #9

Disc Supremacists – a disc golfer that believes that their brand of disc is the “best” and all others are incompetent.

Bench clearer – a fart while sitting on a Morley bench

Tourists – an out of town disc golfer who starts his introductory sentace with … “Where I’m from …”, usually followed by “there is no pay to play”, or “_________”.Now as San Diego is a tourist destination we greatly appreciate your visit and the income you bring to our great city BUT, please remember that where you are from (Texas, Alabama, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas, etc…) property values are much different than in San Diego. Property value in SoCal is equal to a 24k, diamond encrusted crown in comparison to most “out of towners” home property value which is equal to the toy that come in a box of cereal. No offense. jk :)

“Fratters” – Bermuda shorts, tanks tops (usually pastel), neon sun glasses from 7-11 and carrying a styrofoam cooler (possibly also purchased at a 7-11)

Arnold's – “Sun’s out, Gun’s out”.

Walk of shame – the walk to retrieve a pole from the shop after getting stuck in a high tree branch

“Tarzan” a player wearing Toe Shoes to play disc golf. See picture - 

The Backstop – the person who parks directly behind position E on Hole #2 thinking they found the holy grail of Morley parking spots.

Herding - Herding is a natural animal/human trait.  In the “disc-golfer” species it presents itself as follows… Tim, Tom, Terry, Tracy, Ted and Kevin all throw from the teepad. Kevin throws a typical very short shot, maybe 75 feet off the teepad. ALL of Kevin’s friends laugh and joke as they ALL walk (usually slowly) to Kevin’s disc where they huddle and witness another short throw. Now ALL of the players walk over to Tim’s disc, still joking with Kevin about his apparent lack of athleticism. ALL of the players stand and watch Tim’s throw, then ALL walk over to Ted’s, ALL over to Kevin’s again, ALL move over to Terry’s, on and on and on, multiply by 19 holes… insanity for the group(s) behind.

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A Green Ace - any shot to make it through one of the three openings on the cement mural wall into the nursery

A Double Dipper - the player who 1) shoots + 5 or more on average. 2) throws two discs multiple times during a round 3) on his card of 4-6 players and/or 4) with 2-5 groups waiting behind him. Usually rude. (thanks Grace!)

You're Addicted To Disc Golf If...

  1. You have three or more versions of the same disc.
  2. You are sure the color of the disc effects how it flies.
  3. You have started a Disc Golf Web Page.
  4. After playing a course once, you already know how it should be re-designed.
  5. You have ever bought a pair of shoes specifically for playing Disc Golf in them.
  6. You always carry your Disc Golf bag with you just in case you get some sudden free time.
  7. You have ever petitioned the IOC to make Disc Golf an Olympic Sport.
  8. You have ever bought a disc for specific use on ONE hole.
  9. You accepted a job relocation to another town on the basis that a course was in the area.
  10. Your wife/husband doesn't let you set the table because you throw the plates.
  11. If you keep track of your PDGA points.
  12. You called more than one friend when the "frolf" episode of "Seinfeld" aired.
  13. If you have named a pet "Bogie". "Hyzer", "Aviar", or some other disc golf term.
  14. If you have ever thought about trying to build your own basket.
  15. If you have ever hung a disc on the wall and all your friends think it's cool.
  16. You have caused at least 3 of your friends to become addicted to the sport as well.
  17. You try to figure out how many golf discs you can buy with your next paycheck.
  18. When you miss a putt and whip out 5 more putters from your bag and throw each of them from the same spot just to prove to your friends that you could have made it.
  19. You beg the course pro to put lights on the course so you can play all night too.
  20. You have ever talked to your discs while they are in flight.
  21. You buy a membership in a gym, so you can improve your distance.
  22. You introduce new discs to your other discs.
  23. You throw your approach disc even after a really bad drive, just on principle.
  24. Your PDGA number is also on your car's license plate.
  25. You have ever attended a community meeting on behalf of disc golf.
  26. You get into heated debates about what kind of discs beginners should use and for how long.
  27. You have ever developed a disc golf specific injury.
  28. You practice snapping a disc off at home while watching TV.
  29. You call ball golf...ball golf.
  30. You get upset at Christmas when no wrapped gifts appear to be round
  31. You have to put more toys in your kids lap to balance the stroller because your disc bag hanging on the back keeps making it do wheelies
  32. Your wife can't get you to wash dishes but you come home from a tourney and empty the sink to wash your discs.
  33. You think of discs (rather than the animal/reptile) when you hear words like roadrunner, cobra, etc...
  34. When 5 other people are wearing the same t-shirt as you every weekend.
  35. When you have a Disc Golf folder in My Documents
  36. If your dog is trained to NOT catch a frisbee
  37. Having "file folders" in my disc bag for each disc yet I got papers sitting everywhere in my room. So...you might be addicted to DG if you have more "file folders" in your disc bag than your office.
  38. If your typical comment on a fart is "nice out."
  39. If a pringles top is at least a 20 minute distraction
  40. You have read this entire list!

The King of The “Pink Ace”?

We all know a few disc golfers who “pad” their ace stats by camping on hole #1 short at Morley. Bless their hearts. Our investigative team’s extensive research uncovered the term for this. It is called a “Pink Ace” or a “Cubby Ace”. The trusted internet defines this as follows a) an ace where you sit at a short hole and empty your bag trying for an ace, preferably with a camera running or  b) an ace on a hole you could nail with a beach Frisbee. Both seem fitting.

Who is this man and what has Carl "Cubby" Cubbedge done to deserve this term?

We’ll provide these links and let you decide if he deserves the title “King of the Pink Ace”. www.youtube.com/user/DiscGolfer http://www.cubbysdiscgolfworld.blogspot.com http://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Cubby

(in our opinion he looks like a nice guy who needs a big hug!)

Ten Annoying Things #8: "Tossers"

noun (adj).  tó-su(r) - any disc golfer having not earned the right to empty their bag on hole #19 at Morley (against course etiquette anyway). This “right” is set aside for those that actually possess the physical ability to reach (“park”) or surpass the current pin position(s) on hole #19 with their drives.

“Tossers” will confuse most of the following attributes as justification to empty their bag… - Many “play bands” on their quad-straps - Their tee shot (distance in feet) = (their weight) +15ft - A full Innova Competition bag or larger - “Brand spankin new” discs - Own one or more Discraft Nuke(s) - Are wearing a Huk-Lab or DD hat or shirt

(Now so no one takes offense, this writer can 1) barely out throw his weight 2) has 2 new Innova Destroyers and 3) owns a Huk-Lab tek-dry shirt. I know my place.)

If you are still not sure if you are a “Tosser” listen for feedback. If you hear “WOWs! after your throws,  you’re good to go. If there is silence or mumbling coming from behind as you walk of the pad, you probably are a “Tosser”.

(note: file under humor / laugh at yourself once in a while)

Ten Annoying Things #9 - "Herding"

Herding is a natural animal/human trait.  In the "disc-golfer" species it presents itself as follows… Tim, Tom, Terry, Tracy, Ted and Kevin all throw from the teepad. Kevin throws a typical very short shot, maybe 75 feet off the teepad. ALL of Kevin’s friends laugh and joke as they ALL walk (usually slowly) to Kevin’s disc where they huddle and witness another short throw. Now ALL of the players walk over to Tim’s disc, still joking with Kevin about his lack of apparant lack of athleticism. ALL of the players stand and watch Tim’s throw, then ALL walk over to Ted’s, ALL over to Kevin’s again, ALL move over to Terry’s, on and on and on, multiply by 19 holes… insanity for the group(s) behind! Disc Golf “Rule-Of-Thumb”… after everyone has thrown EACH player should walk to THEIR disc. The furthest player away from the basket is the first to throw. The next furthest should soon after throw, next furthest, and so on.If you have a large or slow group Disc Golf’s “ROT” is to always let smaller groups play through.

Have fun but realize there are many other people behind also waiting to have a good time. Morley Field is one of the highest volume played courses in the world. Let’s all do our part to ensure EVERYONE has fun.

Ten Annoying Things - #10

Welcome to our new series highlighting annoying things that disc golfers do. Most everyone will agree on the top two or three but lets start a conversation on the rest. Number 10: "Cooler Mud" This issue seems to be embedded in the DNA of most weekend "players". Since Morley Field is one of the few courses that have benches on all the holes, this trait seems to be indigenous to Morley.

Cooler Mud (cool-er mud) Function: noun Date of Origin: Early 1970's

1: a drippy, wet, puddle of mud left on benches after one removes their cheap, leaking cooler from placement on a bench (normally used for sitting) due to cooler being dragged through dirt while "playing" disc golf.

Cause: oblivion to groups playing behind you, oblivion in general Remedy: leave your cooler on the ground.

If you have been an unwiting victim of CMB (cooler mud butt), share your story with others, that's the best way to work through it.

note - no alcohol is permitted on the course at any time

Move Over Disc Golf. Pole Dancing In The Olympics?

That's right... Olympic Pole Dancing! A petition is circulating for a test event at the 2012 Olympics in London for Competitive Pole Dancing., with a formal event following at the 2016 games in Rio De Janeiro. While the pole dance competition would obviously exclude stripping, it would "embrace the athleticism and gymnastics" involved with the "sport".

It could happen: 1900 Paris Games hosted Pidgeon Racing AND a Pidgeon Shooting event (hopefully separate events) 1900 - 1920 Tug-of-War was an Olympic event 1932 Los Angeles games held Rope Climbing

Whats next?: Pinball?, Typing?, Tire Swinging?, Guitar Hero?, Limbo?, 1m Belly Flop (actually, that would be cool!)

Disc golf (and ultimate) were in the World Games in Japan in 2001, Unfortunately, disc golf did not make the 2005 games, and only ultimate represented flying disc sports in 2009. Because disc golf is no longer represented within WFDF, it’s unlikely that disc golf will make it back to the World Games, which at one time, was thought of as a way into the Olympics.

What is Disc Golf doing wrong that puts us lower on the list than Pole Dancing? (trying to limit all the bad puns, jokes, etc...). O.K., yes, the majority of Disc Golfers out there are "fans" of both "sports", we get it!

:)

Disc Golf Lingo: "Discribing"

discribing - (disc - cribing) the activity of using a Sharpie to place identifying marks on the disc used in the game of disc golf. EXAMPLE IN A SENTENCE - "Because I had no time for discribing, everything in my bag is just as purchased. The problem, I lost a disc in the trees and now the finder won't be able to disctinguish who the owner is.

What Is A "Bagger"?

Define the term "Sandbagger"- "A player who plays in a category below his/her level in order to beat the easier competition."

From The PDGA -bag2 Pros Playing Am” : Pros rated <970 may now compete in Amateur divisions offered at PDGA Tour A B and C tier events, for which they qualify based on player rating, age, and gender:

Pro Men and Women <970 can play Advanced <935 can play Intermediate <900 can play Recreational <935 can also play Advanced Master if they are of Masters age <850 can play Novice <900 can also play Adv. Grandmaster if they are of Grandmasters age

Pro Women only <850 can play Advanced Women <800 can play Intermediate Women <750 can play Recreational Women These players are awarded Amateur points for their performance but these points are not eligible for year end awards or Worlds invitations.

http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/09TourStandardsV1-2.pdf

Fundamentals of Hideous Putting

By Jason Southwick of Marshall Street Disc Golf Store Let's be clear what we're talking about here. We're not talking about missing half your 20-footers. That's considered bad putting in some circles, but here we're talking about being fairly incapacitated from five to 10 feet, and missing the entire basket a lot of the time. And of course being terrified before the putt, and mortified afterwards. What happens during the putt is hard to remember, due to your little nervous breakdown. You can try covering it up with self-deprecation, but truth is, most people on the planet - and many of them have never even seen a golf disc - can putt way better than you right now. Then again, most of them don't have brand new facial twitches and a loud ringing in their ears.

And it's not something that comes quickly. You can't just walk onto a disc golf course and be a hideous putter. It takes thousands and thousands of putts over many years, covering dozens of putting styles and any number of putters. Hideous putting also requires brooding, and attaching your self-worth directly to the shortest of putts.

With the proper negative energy, nurtured by a deep-seated fear of failure, we can make our putting so hideous that people look away. And the one friend who's not giving you the silent treatment asks, shocked, "What was THAT?"

Well, it's not easy. Here are a few ideas for climbing into the abyss.

Bad Posture, the Key to Sucking at Any Sport

A few years back I gave a disc golf lesson to a big strong man, and we began with putting. Right off the bat he's all kinds of nervous, and can't reach the basket from 15 feet with his straddle putt. He somehow looks like so many bad putters, just worse. It dawns on me he's making the classic mistake of reaching the disc toward the basket - to make the putt shorter and, presumably, easier - while necessarily sticking his butt out in the opposite direction.

Problem is, in that position, it's difficult to muster enough coordination for even regular bad putting, never mind enough oomph to actually reach the target. It can be mind-boggling to witness otherwise normal disc golfers reaching forward in this awkward standing broad jump pose, eight feet away from the basket, as if they're trying to defuse a basket-shaped bomb with a disc-shaped remote control.

So if you define success as failure, remember to maximize the distance between the release point of your putt, and your rear end. Guaranteed to raise your score while amusing your friends. And one of the bedrocks of hideous putting.

Jason demonstrates extreme "Reach Closer So You Won't Have to Throw it as Far" putting, the perfect stance for unearthing that truly humiliating stroke that resides in all of us.

Footfault Every Single Time

Develop the habit of stepping on your mini upon release, and stepping over it afterwards. The idea here is to send the subliminal message to Captain Brain that you're unworthy. While disc golf will naturally rob us of our confidence, we can greatly accelerate the demoralization process by making our bad putting also illegal, the way Shaq used to step over the foul line after every foul shot.

The fact that cheating brings you a little closer to the target won't help one bit, and chances are, like poor Shaq stepping over the foul line, you won't be called on it that often. Why? Because what you're doing is so obviously not helping.

And because, as fellow disc golfers, we recognize that you're suffering enough already.

Thought Flashes

Thought flashes are the opposite of mantras. A mantra is something you repeat in your head over and over, in a calm, slow Keith Oberman voice: "Put the bisquit in the basket." Thought flashes are much more sudden, involuntary, and sound a lot like Sam Kinison screaming words so offensive they'd make the most hardened PDGA Monitor blush -- even if you wrote them without vowels.

No putting can attain true hideousness without well-timed thought flashes.

When the Psyche Goes Bad

The psyche is the whole shebang. It's what you're thinking and what you know and don't know, what you remember as well as everything you've forgotten. And if your body isn't part of your psyche, it's the car the psyche's driving, often erratically, especially on those short putts where your skin crawls right off of you, stands up on its own with holes for eyes and laughs in your face. And it's not a nice sort of laugh, either.

Whatever messes with your psyche, is guaranteed to mess with your putting. They are reflections of each other.

"Hurry up and miss," says my former skin, suddenly bored with the inevitable.

And of course I clang the front of the basket from nine feet and, since my skin's new job is to mock me, my blood and organs spill out of me onto the ground next to my poor putter.

Solutions

You can improve your posture, avoid footfaulting, suppress some of the more shattering thought flashes, start actually practicing, and visit a sports psychologist. All of this may help. When you're in hideous putting mode, however, your best bet is to simply surrender to it and accept it.

Sooner or later the vortex in your head will settle, your confidence will return, and you'll be putting as well as the first time you ever picked up a disc.