GJTS Putting Championships
All Photos by Lauren Lakeberg, The Disc Golf Photographer
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About five years ago while walking our dogs along the I&M Canal trail in Lockport Sean had a vision to bring disc golf to Lincoln Landing. The area would be perfect for a putting style competition and with the success of running the Joliet Prison Putting League and Hellwood Putting League we knew we had to make this vision a reality. The main goal of this event was to give our local am and pro players huge payouts, we also wanted new eyes on the sport of disc golf by bringing competition to downtown Lockport. Our goal was achieved and we paid out over $13,000 overall, the money was raised by the GJTS crew. Huge thanks to the City of Lockport for allowing us to use the space!
Lockport is rich in history, The I&M Canal was a 96-mile hand-dug canal that was opened in 1848 and connected the Illinois River to Lake Michigan. The canal was the final link needed to complete an all-water route that ran from the East Coast through the Great Lakes down to the Gulf of Mexico. (iandmcanal.org)
The beautiful backdrop of the Gaylord Building was built in 1838 and served as a warehouse to I&M Canal operations, it now houses the Public Landing restaurant and Gallery Seven fine art gallery.
Baskets take over Lincoln Landing.
GJTS Putting Championship Winners
FA4 - Gianna Losito $210
FA3 - Dawn Pina $265
FA1 - Erin Havok $255
MA4 - William Mensching $655
MA3 -Mike Albertini $875
MA2 - Noah Feil $645
MA1 - Jared Hamernick $525
MA70 - John Knudson $235
MA60 - Kevin Daly $265
MA50 - Greg Lauler $345
MA40 - James Lautwein $525
MP50 - Ed Radakovitz $380
MPO - Alberto Ochoa $450
Hot Putter
Dan Schlitter, Marc Borowski & Al Hermosillo $197 each
Greater Joliet Tour Season Leaderboards can be found HERE.
Thanks to everyone that attended and to the 1pm tee time for helping breakdown the event. The mob of players helping to push baskets and remove all the feather flags was a huge help!
Thanks to our sponsors:
Discmania for providing killer player pack discs. They provided Test Run S-Line P2s for this event.
AuLief for proving samples of their all natural topical pain relief. We have some leftover to stop by the shop for a sample!
Nik & Ivy Brewing for providing our players with a discount on amazing beer!
Redemption Disposal for sponsoring the entire season!
Huge thanks to our Greater Joliet Tour Season Sponsor, Redemption Disposal & Recycling. Give them a call for all your disposal needs. 815 733 0821
Cast & Crew
Sean Callahan - Tournament Director, Dellwood Disc Golf, dreamer.
Sheila Callahan - Assistant Tournament Director, Dellwood Disc Golf, Coordinator.
Leo “Doc” Borowski - Assistant Tournament Director, DiscTV - Filmer, Editor, Audio Guy, UHaul Driver
Ryan Fancher - Assistant Tournament Director, Unstable Disc Golf Gear - Trophies, towels
Mike Apostolou - Assistant Tournament Director
Lauren Lakeberg - The Disc Golf Photographer - Photos
Marc Borowski - Dellwood Disc Golf
Auston Kap - Dellwood Disc Golf
Anthony Guzzo - Coffee and set up/break down
