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Surprise of the Fools Disc Golf Tournament: March 31 - April 1, 2007
Players interested in learning more about the second annual Surprise of the Fools Disc Golf Tournament, hosted by Hickory Hill Campground, should view this flyer or should email us for more detailed information at hfoss@stny.rr.com. This tournament is scheduled to occur March 31 and April 1, 2007 in Bath, NY at the private course designed by Hank Foss and Pat Govang. Unlike traditional tournaments- where players arrive, compete and leave- this will be an entire weekend event with housing available on the course, delivered food and ample beverages. Arrive Friday evening and leave Sunday afternoon. 2 rounds of 24 holes on Saturday and one final round of 24 holes on Sunday.

Celebrate Global Warming!
Fear Not the Cold and Compete in the Second Annual
Surprise of The Fools Disc Golf Tournament
When: C-Tier Tournament Saturday and Sunday March 31 and April 1, 2007, with optional events the entire weekend.
Where: Bath, NY
Why: Competing for glory, prizes, money and to help kickstart a new, permanent course
What: The Twenty Percenters will be hosting its second ever whole weekend disc golf event
March 31 through April 1, 2007. Unlike traditional tournaments where players arrive,
compete and promptly depart, the Surprise of the Fools Tournament will be held on a portion of the 200+ acres at the world class, rural Hickory Hill Campground and Resort.

Arrive Friday evening for the fun, casual doubles round, with no city lights to spoil the night golf.
Enjoy a few libations and the company of friends all evening, then crash in your newly built cabin on the premises.
Wake up on location the next morning and compete on a new course co-designed by longtime player Hank Foss and former PDGA Commissioner Pat Govang. Featuring massive elevation changes, water, approximately 8,000 ft, and a wide spectrum of shots, this course will challenge every aspect of your game.
Hang with friends, have a couple beverages, play a little night golf and kick back comfortably knowing you'll be staying on the premises, in your rented cabin, cottage or lodge.
Reserve your room by 03-16-07 for discounted rates.
You can see more about the tournament, including payouts, costs, and more at www.TwentyPercenters.com
You can see more about Hickory Hill Campground and Resort at www.HickoryHillCampResort.com Or contact the Tournament Director, Hank Foss at 607-937-8153 or hfoss@stny.rr.com
Thank you to the Steuben County Convention and Visitors Bureau for their financial support of this event.
Compete for the Prizes.
Support a New Course.
Party With Your Fellow Disc Golfers.

This is a C-Tier, PDGA-Sanctioned event.
All rules apply.
Players not current with their PDGA membership will pay an additional $5.
Pro Open/Pro Women: $45 (with Women given $5 off their entrance fee)
All other Pros (Masters, etc): $35
All Advanced: $25
All Intermediate: $20
All Juniors: $10


Summary
With hundreds of acres at their disposal containing a variety of elevation, open/wooded, water, left/right shots and more this course was designed by Pat Govang (former PDGA Commissioner and renowned Course Developer) and designer Hank Foss to challenge every aspect of every players' game. You will be challenged, you will have fun and you will drive away from this superlative weekend with good memories and the satisfaction of knowing that your participation helped inspire and build a new, kickass course!


Directions
From the Rochester area:
390 south to Rte.17 / 86* east (see below for details)
From the Syracuse area:
Take either Rte. 81 south or Rte.13 south,
Take Rte.17 / 86*west (see below for details)
From the South:
Take Rte.15 north to Rte.17 / 86*west (see below for details)

From Rte. 17 / 86
Take the RT-54 exit- EXIT 38- BATH / HAMMONDSPORT.
Turn onto NY-54 / W WASHINGTON ST. (toward Bath/Hammondsport,left if coming from west, right if coming from east)
Turn LEFT onto NY-54 / LIBERTY ST.
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto HAVERLING ST / CR-13. Continue to follow CR-13.
Proceed a little over 3 miles, and the campground is on your left.
Note Rte.17 is in the process of being upgraded to Interstate 86. The road may be marked as either one or both of these route numbers.

Reservations
To simply secure your slot in the tournament, contact TD Hank Foss at 607-937-8153 or hfoss@stny.rr.com.
To reserve your accomodations contact the Campground at 800-760-0947.
Reserving your space by 3-16 will enable you to access discounted rates.
Contact Hickory Hill for current rates on their Cottages, Lodges, and campsites.
Remember, these are cabins and lodges- NOT hotel rooms- and players must bring their own pillows, linens, etc. The staff of Hickory Hill are nice, accomodating and generous, but will NOT be our maids. Note, however, that otherwise the cabins and lodges are very well appointed.

In case we haven't made this point abundantly clear yet, this will be a truly unique EVENT.
Therefore, there will also be massages, courtesy of Finger Lakes Massage, available by appointment.
Nothing like an hour long Hot Stone Massage to heat up, and manage those aching muscles!

Thank you to the following event sponsors:
The Steuben County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Hickory Hill Campground
Philips Lighting
Pizza Delight
Chat A Wyle Restaurant

You can see more about Hickory Hill Campground at http://www.hickoryhillcampresort.com
You can see more about the Twenty Percenters at
http://www.TwentyPercenters.com


Remember, by participating meaningfully in this weekend, you will be helping create a new, private and truly awesome course for you, your friends and family to enjoy for decades to come.
More players + More overnight stays = More likely this will become a permanent course one day.

ATTN: PDGA Courtesy rule 801.01.E will be in FULL EFFECT!
Specifically: Smokers should extinguish their cigarettes and carry their cigarette butts to a trash can. Disposing of cigarette butts by dropping them on the ground is littering.
Players too lazy or ignorant to deal with their butts properly will first be given a warning, and at the next infraction will be penalized accordingly. "Field dressing" a butt (by removing the leftover organics and stuffing the filter in a pocket) is effortless and demonstrates respect and appreciation for our hosts at Hickory Hill. Plus numerous local players have gone to great pains to clean and prep this course, and flinging your butts around disrespects them as well.

Detailed Schedule
Friday March 30, 2007
Check-in to accomodations anytime after 3:00PM
Course will be ready to play immediately.
Night golf commences around 7:00PM. This will be free to play, with no formalilites. Players should bring their own glow plastic, flashlights, flashes (to charge the plastic) and other implements. Hickory Hill is in the country, so with only a half-full moon, and some cloud cover, the conditions should be excellent.
REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY MARCH 30 AT 5:00 PM SHARP.
There is no Saturday registration.
Saturday March 31, 2007
Players meeting at 8:00 AM
Tee-off at 8:30 AM SHARP
Tee-off, round 2, estimated at 1:30 PM
Sunday April 1, 2007
Players meeting at 9:15 AM
Tee-off at 9:30 AM SHARP
Awards Ceremony TBD.


For more information on Disc Golf please contact either of the Club Founders:
Hank Foss, Course Pro and Club President, 607-937-8153, hfoss@stny.rr.com
Paul Thomas, Club Vice President, 607-742-6744, voltgod@yahoo.com

Click here to learn more about the club.
Visit www.pdga.com to learn more about this rapidly growing sport through the governing body.
* Thanks to Harley for his observation that disc golf is 80% skill and 20% luck, hence the club name.