2010 Player's Cup Match Play Championship

[Randgolf]

http://www.vibramdiscgolf.com/playerscu ... tered.html


This is going to be an incredible event.

[$Dollar$]

This sounds awesome. I've been hoping a for a Match Play type Major. Thanks for TDing our region Rand.

I have a couple of questions.
1- What world ranking system are they using for the top 32? I would think the PDGA World Rankings but I thought it might be Prime Discs World Rankings since it looks like they are behind it.
2- The map of the regions isn't big enough to determine where the borders actually go. Is there a bigger map or a description of the region borders?

[Ridesbrd]

This sounds awesome. I've been hoping a for a Match Play type Major. Thanks for TDing our region Rand.

I have a couple of questions.
1- What world ranking system are they using for the top 32? I would think the PDGA World Rankings but I thought it might be Prime Discs World Rankings since it looks like they are behind it.
2- The map of the regions isn't big enough to determine where the borders actually go. Is there a bigger map or a description of the region borders?

3- What date/dates are you guys looking at for the IDGC, so we can get this into our scheduling and planning for the year.

[djester]

I've always been told "not to play with matches", now I see this "match play" thing. I'm confused?!?!

Sounds like fun though!

[Ridesbrd]

This sounds awesome. I've been hoping a for a Match Play type Major. Thanks for TDing our region Rand.

I have a couple of questions.
1- What world ranking system are they using for the top 32? I would think the PDGA World Rankings but I thought it might be Prime Discs World Rankings since it looks like they are behind it.
2- The map of the regions isn't big enough to determine where the borders actually go. Is there a bigger map or a description of the region borders?

3- What date/dates are you guys looking at for the IDGC, so we can get this into our scheduling and planning for the year.

Looks like it needs to be in september? If i could make a suggestion the Friday before the Augusta Classic at IDGC would be a great time to do it. Otherwise it looks like it may have to be the first weekend, but most of those guys come down for the classic....ie orrick, schustrick, florida guys, ATL pros...... just an idea.

[Ridesbrd]

This sounds awesome. I've been hoping a for a Match Play type Major. Thanks for TDing our region Rand.

I have a couple of questions.
1- What world ranking system are they using for the top 32? I would think the PDGA World Rankings but I thought it might be Prime Discs World Rankings since it looks like they are behind it.
2- The map of the regions isn't big enough to determine where the borders actually go. Is there a bigger map or a description of the region borders?

Doesn't look like the regions really matter too much other than where a tourny will take place..........

"Can I play in multiple regionals?"

"Yes. You do not need to live in a specific region to play in that areas Regionals."

[$Dollar$]

ahh I see, thats good to know

[$Dollar$]

3 of the top 4 rated pros in GA are already signed up for Lake Russell this weekend. At least one person from GA will get to go to the Player's Cup

[$Dollar$]

Actually if it happened today Brad H and Phil A are both top 32 in the world and would get invites to the finals.

[Randgolf]

Officially, the South-eastern Player's Cup qualifier will be held at the IDGC on September 17th Friday. This is the day before the Augusta Classic. Plan to make it. If you make the finals in Florida there will be a great chance to make some money. $20,000 purse to spread around 62 players, not to bad.

[$Dollar$]

I'm there

[keith johnson]

What time on August 17th are the signups going to start?

[Ridesbrd]

September 17th Keith.......

[keith johnson]

Ridesbrd » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:41 pm

September 17th Keith.......

AUGUST 17th Jason....... for player signup for the 18 (EIGHTEEN) open spots - which will sell faster than a GSSS CRUCIBLE Event.

DIRECTLY FROM THE MAPLEHILL PLAYERS CUP WEBPAGE:

Click the regional maps to the sides of the page for regional details.

When : September, 2010 - see region details for date
Who : Top six ranked players in the region* and
The first 18 players to register. 24 total players.
How : Three 8-player brackets
Each bracket champion advances to the Finals
Registration : Regional registration opens August 17, 2010
$50 Registration Fee
Play in Event. : Details at the bottom of FAQs

I know the date for the actual Event play was moved to 17th of Sept from the 11th which means that now I have a shot of getting in, since I'll be in Augusta anyways.

[VERMIN]

Hope there is a REC division

[Randgolf]

http://www.vibramdiscgolf.com/playerscu ... ls-se.html

Top 3 finishers get a chance to compete for $20,000

[$Dollar$]

So I tried figuring out how to register for the regional today. It still says on their site that registration should have opened today at noon. also, the prime discs world rankings link is bad so who knows who is in the top 32. You would think with only 18 spots available for the regional they would make sure everyone knew when it opens.

[Ridesbrd]

$ i have been trying to finalize all my information as well, for the Augusta classic website and flyer. I emailed Mike Barnett yesterday and he said they are still trying to recover from the VO and should have the information up soon. I also have a call in to Rand, to try to figure out the day of registration and start times for my flyer and website. Call me Rand!

We are also having the Fall Summit for the BoD that Thursday and Friday.......therefore we cannot use most of the building on Friday.

[Randgolf]

Jason, I called you yesterday and left word for you to call me back. Thanks for working with me to make this thing happen.

I am waiting as everyone else is for the TDs for the Players Cup to set up online registration. As soon as it launches you will know.

[keith johnson]

Tried to contact Dollar - no phone service at this time, tried to call Vach but he had a 4 second (not kidding) time to leave message.

So for them and anyone else who wished to play - here is the link:
http://www.vibramdiscgolf.com/playerscu ... ation.html

it only went live at 9:30 PM and there was only 24 spots for the 5 states in the region - so I wish everyone luck -I have done what I could to let people know by posting here.

Good luck!

[Randgolf]

The Player's Cup Regional Qualifier format has changed. Double elimination 9 hole match play challenges is what will will be doing. The cost is $50 with proceeds going to the Finals to be held in FLA in Nov. This is a great chance to compete (if you qualify) in a big tournament with BIG payouts. The top three players will make it to the finals.

The Player's Cup one liner = "If you're scared say you're scared"

For those that may not be scared but are a bit nervous, we will do an on site random seeding to determine who plays who, so your chances of moving into the winners bracket increase by chance. In match play, lower rated players have a better chance of beating 1000 rated players or better players.

Each payer that signs up for the qualifier will get a players pack.

The South Eastern Qualifier will be held the Friday before the Augusta Disc Golf Classic.

See the Player's Cup Website to register and gather more information.

[kade.erp]

I was wondering the about the full process. I was worried that I may get seeded against a top rated player since i have a rating in the 940's. Have you not sold out the 20 or so spots yet? Now its time to get into the Augusta Classic as well. Three days in discneyland!

[Randgolf]

Spots are still open. Random draw seeding this year. Take your chances, but if youre scared say youre scared

[$Dollar$]

I also have a format question. On the Tourny site it says the 24 will become three, 8-man brackets with the winner advancing to the finals...i think. It also says that it's double elimination. So my questions are,

Do the three, 8-man brackets stay separated entire qualifier? (basically being 3 separate tournaments with one spot each)

What if you win until the finals of your bracket, then lose......are you out or do you play again?

If it is basically 3 separate tournys with luck depending who's in who's brackets, then you can bet the 3 best players won't all be going, unless they are all in separate brackets. On the other hand, if the 8 lowest rated players all fall in the same bracket, one of them will have to qualify. I guess this could be bad OR good, depending on who you are.

[keith johnson]

I'm NOT the TD - Rand is - but from talking with Steve Dodge and Mike Barnett while at the candlepin bowling after the Vbram Open what is below should be accurate...ANYTHING RAND SAYS OVERRIDES my post!

Since it set up like March Madness - which it is supposed to follow - it would probably be the top 3 rated signed up played would be #1 seed in each bracket, 4,5,6 rated would be #2 seed in each bracket, and so on until 22,23, 24 rated which would be #8 seed in each bracket.

3 brackets are separate through finals.

According to FAQ the 3 players who lose final match then throw a CTP to determine who will be 1st up in case one of the three winners or TD from that region can't make it.

[$Dollar$]

According to FAQ the 3 players who lose final match then throw a CTP to determine who will be 1st up in case one of the three winners or TD from that region can't make it.

That reminds me, What do Redan action and Maple Hill have in common? If you are playing off for anything, it's gonna be a ctp throw off. At Redan you always play ctp on hole 3(even if you only played the back nine) and at Maple Hill you throw off on hole one from the whites for everything ranging from the dubs qualifier to the pie eating contest.

But if it's anything like The Vibram Open it's gonna be the bomb.
Maybe this or the Vibram Open will become a major next year, as I hear we may be losing a huge one next year.

[Wookie]

It's already been announced that the USDGC is moving to an "every other year" format. I guess the next one will be 2012.

[$Dollar$]

usdgc-even years, european championship-odd years

[billnchristy]

It's already been announced that the USDGC is moving to an "every other year" format. I guess the next one will be 2012.

Dontcha mean last one...you know, since the world is gonna end and all.

[keith johnson]

Updated top post with link for registering and list of players already registered.

Our region is the only one with more than 2 people signed up.

[Randgolf]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wszmQyA7Crk
Player's Cup Promo Video



Format is 32 players (if we can get them), double elimination, random draw seeding.

[Randgolf]

Only four player pre-registered for the match play qualifier (Player's Cup). Three players make the finals to be held in Florida in Nov. Sign up now for your chance to make it to the big show. Only two weeks away.

[Ridesbrd]

Rand I am trying to get the Augusta Classic schedule posted with all events, what time will the player's cup event start? What course are you using?

[Randgolf]

Jason,

The event will tee off at 10am. Players meeting and bracket selection will begin at 9:30. As the matches are one on one and over all scores don't matter, we can send players out on any of the courses. I am open to suggestion from a non playing party of course.

Qualifier is this Friday. Plan on being there for your chance to make it to the BIG show in Florida. It looks like three out of the four will get in by default, stand up and challenge some of these guys. Please help me get word out to surrounding clubs, players, courses, etc.

[keith johnson]

Rand - here you have 10 AM start time - on PDGA site you list Noon - please let us know which it is as I can work a few hours FRI morning if starting at Noon.

Keith

[keith johnson]

Just spoke to Rand and he asked me to post that it is starting at NOON FRIDAY at the IDGC.

He also asks for you to bring along some extra cash to bid on the silent auction items that are being used to raise more money for the finals.

Still only 5 people registered out of the 24 available spots - so make sure to come to Augusta and give it a shot if you want your chance at $5000!

[Randgolf]

WOW, 1040 views of this thread and only four players show up. That has been the common story around the country.

1 Dollar
2 Vach
3 Keith
4 Rand

This is how we finished up. On our way to Flordia in Nov for the Player's Cup.

[Funky Bobby J]

Should have just flipped a coin and gone and had a beer...

[keith johnson]

Vach and Dollar!!!

Here is the link to register for the match play on Nov 19-21st.

http://www.vibramdiscgolf.com/playerscu ... vited.html

[keith johnson]

FROM STEVE DODGE on the PDGA Board Event thread:

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You can get in on the action:

Play in the Player’s Cup! There are seven spots left. 57 of the 64 reserved spots into the Player’s Cup have been claimed. This means that there are seven spots that are being offered to any PDGA member that wants to play. Sign up now to secure your spot: http://www.vibramdiscgolf.com/playerscu ... vited.html

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[Randgolf]

http://www.pdga.com/2010-players-cup-brackets

Fill out your bracket

[Rubiks]

http://www.pdga.com/2010-players-cup-brackets

Fill out your bracket

Done and done. Leiviska-Hosfeld looks to be the most intriguing match for the first round. Then I'm looking to see Garrett Gurthie up against Cam Todd in the second round. This is fun.

[Randgolf]

http://www.mysideline.com/u/20084/matchplay/default.htm

WOW, poor Nikko. Look who he has to face in round one...

[Woodrow]

Hope he gets his butt kicked!!

[$Dollar$]

What a crock of S***. Why did we play in a regional if the seeds didnt matter anyway? However they did the seeds for the finals is AWFUL. 980 rated players are seeded as high as 8th. I won our region and am rated over 1000 but i get a 15 seed? (out of 16!) They can keep the 50 bucks, but I'll keep my other 50 since they changed the rules after the fact.

[Randgolf]

Dollar-if you are planning to drop out you need to let them know.

ADGO fans and members go here and plug away: http://www.vibramdiscgolf.com/playerscup/

[billnchristy]

[Funky Bobby J]

What a crock of S***. Why did we play in a regional if the seeds didnt matter anyway? However they did the seeds for the finals is AWFUL. 980 rated players are seeded as high as 8th. I won our region and am rated over 1000 but i get a 15 seed? (out of 16!) They can keep the 50 bucks, but I'll keep my other 50 since they changed the rules after the fact.

Quit whining and go kick some ass - it sucks that they changes things up on you, but go win your first match and you could go a long way. Orum is good, but kind of up and down. This could be your coming out party - not an obstacle, but an opportunity. You got nothing to loose and everything to gain - seriously.

Whip Orum's ass and I'll put my fat head poster of you back on the wall...

[billnchristy]

[Randgolf]

Fill out a bracket

[D-Wiz]

What a crock of S***. Why did we play in a regional if the seeds didnt matter anyway? However they did the seeds for the finals is AWFUL. 980 rated players are seeded as high as 8th. I won our region and am rated over 1000 but i get a 15 seed? (out of 16!) They can keep the 50 bucks, but I'll keep my other 50 since they changed the rules after the fact.

I guess Dollar's whining and crying didn't stop him from playing and beating Orum first round I would have congratulated him if he had a better attitude

[ricker112]

Go Go Go Dollar!!!! Take it down!!!!

[Woodrow]

Orum didn't show up.

[$Dollar$]

Tournament was pretty sweet. It had a lot of first years bumps that should be worked out by next year. The course was a lot of fun with a lot of par 5s.

Vach and Rand played each other in the match to cash, with Vach sneaking out a 1 up victory.
Brad won the last hole to win his last match to get into the cash.
Phil lost his last match but still cashed bc he only lost 2.
I barely squeezed out a 1 up victory in the last match to cash.

I'm not sure, but I think that means me, vach, phil, and brad all tied, winning $500 a piece.

[billnchristy]

Not a bad haul...

[Wookie]

especially for someone who was bitching about where he was seeded and then said he wasn't going to go...

[$Dollar$]

What a crock of S***. Why did we play in a regional if the seeds didnt matter anyway? However they did the seeds for the finals is AWFUL. 980 rated players are seeded as high as 8th. I won our region and am rated over 1000 but i get a 15 seed? (out of 16!) They can keep the 50 bucks, but I'll keep my other 50 since they changed the rules after the fact.

Technically the only thing in this statement that wasn't true was "They can keep the 50 bucks."

[Wookie]

Just messin' with ya Dollar Bill, congrats on all the cash/ wins lately!!