Disc Golf Atlanta Disc-cussion

by **Ridesbrd** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:30 am

The IDGC global tournament is approaching quickly, I have updated our website (http://www.pdga.com/IDGC/events)
with the need to know information. This event will be unlike any other that has been held at the IDGC. Aside from competing against players on a global and local level, there will be other other differences to the normal IDGC tournament structure.

-Tee times will be 9am both days to lessen the impact of the late day heat!

-All 3 rounds of the event will be played on the Steady Ed Headrick course.

-ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY (NO in person, mail in, or day of registration will be
offered for this event)

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore ... 1310148291

-Optional Random Draw Doubles on Sunday afternoon after the awards ceremony, to
be played on the Jackson course- $10

-Divisions are limited to: All Pro, Advanced, Advanced Women, Advanced Masters,
Intermediate

Stay tuned for your link to online registration!

by **Ridesbrd** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:47 am

Wow no questions or comments, this is a really big event across the WORLD! Come be apart of something global!

by **Steve Adams** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:56 am

Ridesbrd wrote:Wow no questions or comments, this is a really big event across the WORLD! Come be apart of something global!

Aug 21-22 is a Sunday-Monday. Is that correct?

by **Cha Ching** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:07 pm

It says 20th and 21st, on the PDGA site.

by **D-Wiz** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:48 pm

Ridesbrd wrote:Wow no questions or comments, this is a really big event across the WORLD! Come be apart of something global!

Question: What will the field limit be since all rounds are on Steady Ed?
Comment: Looking forward to this one!

by **grease** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:05 pm

Question: What size shoe do you wear Jason?

by **djester** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:46 pm

Grease = The Shoe Fairy

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:01 am

grease wrote:Question: What size shoe do you wear Jason?

Size 11, I prefer Merrell if your buying the TD a gift.

Yes Damn It is August 20-21.....

FIELD WILL BE LIMITED TO 72

by **grease** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:05 am

Looks like a World's Biggest, but actually competing against other action across the globe,right? Do you know any of the other events that are participating?

by **$Dollar$** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:38 am

Just taking a quick glance at the tour schedule tells me these places are hosting global events...

British Open - GDGT A Colchester, United Kingdom Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Blazer at Boyd Hill - GDGT B Rock Hill, SC Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Endicott Open GDGT B St. Louis, MO Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

SDGA presents: The Global Throwdown B Spokane, WA Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

IDGC presents Global Tournament B Appling, GA Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Las Vegas Global DGT B Las Vegas, NV Sat, Aug 20, 2011

6th Michinoku Open - GDGT B Kitakami, Iwate, Japan Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Mt. Airy Forest Centennial Open - GDGT B Cincinnati, OH Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

PDGA Global Tournament (FL) Tour del Sol #11 - Dog Days Drive Off @ Turkey Lake Orlando, FL Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Twin Cities GDGT hosted by Fairway Flyerz B Inver Grove Heights, MN Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Maple Hill Global 1 B Leicester, MA Sun, Aug 21, 2011

There are several other 2 day c tiers in various countries that may or may not be competing.

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:39 pm

$Dollar$ wrote:Just taking a quick glance at the tour schedule tells me these places are hosting global events...

British Open - GDGT A Colchester, United Kingdom Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Blazer at Boyd Hill - GDGT B Rock Hill, SC Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Endicott Open GDGT B St. Louis, MO Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

SDGA presents: The Global Throwdown B Spokane, WA Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

IDGC presents Global Tournament B Appling, GA Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Las Vegas Global DGT B Las Vegas, NV Sat, Aug 20, 2011

6th Michinoku Open - GDGT B Kitakami, Iwate, Japan Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Mt. Airy Forest Centennial Open - GDGT B Cincinnati, OH Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

PDGA Global Tournament (FL) Tour del Sol #11 - Dog Days Drive Off @ Turkey Lake Orlando, FL Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Twin Cities GDGT hosted by Fairway Flyerz B Inver Grove Heights, MN Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 2011

Maple Hill Global 1 B Leicester, MA Sun, Aug 21, 2011

There are several other 2 day c tiers in various countries that may or may not be competing.

The event is new this year and def has some potential, they are giving away a bunch of spots for the USDGC based on the global if that matters to anyone this year.

Vegas and Maple Hill are doing 3 rounds in one day, and Dodge moved his to Sunday so they can technically be the last round late on Sunday night. It sounds like we will have some sort of "live scoring" thoughout the weekend as events report in after each round.

Reminder:

$25 of the PRO entry fee and $15 of the AM entry fee will go twords global payout (AM's will most likely only receive a nice players pack from the global payout), the rest will remain in the local payout.

by **grease** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:59 pm

So, how will global payout be done? How can you determine who shot better than who when so many different courses are being played? I mean,just as an example, -6 at ERP is not better than a -5 at DeLaveaga. Am I missing something and this is just a stupid question?

by **dandaman** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:30 pm

Round ratings Grease...

haven't you ever played this game before?

by **djester** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:52 pm

What do you expect from a shoe salesman?

by **mrpbody33** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:22 pm

Are the points from the tourney going to global as well? Do we get point from the local tourney and then additional points from beating our global competitors?

by **DaltonDiscMan** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:04 am

When will the online registration be available?

by **Ridesbrd** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:19 pm

mrpbody33 wrote:Are the points from the tourney going to global as well? Do we get point from the local tourney and then additional points from beating our global competitors?

This is a good question that i will have to look into.....

grease wrote:So, how will global payout be done? How can you determine who shot better than who when so many different courses are being played? I mean,just as an example, -6 at ERP is not better than a -5 at DeLaveaga. Am I missing something and this is just a stupid question?

It is based off of ratings, and the courses used have to fall within a certain SSA rating as well which should make it more fair i guess. This is why we are using Steady Ed..........

DaltonDiscMan wrote:When will the online registration be available?

Good Question, I did the online signup web form on pdgasignup.com almost 7 days ago, it really shouldn't take this long for the fulfillment house to process it.

by **Ridesbrd** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:18 am

THIS TOURNAMENT IS ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! :twisted:

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore ... 1310148291

by **$Dollar$** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:59 pm

why does it say the field is limited to 250 players on the pdga sign up?

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:10 am

$Dollar$ wrote:why does it say the field is limited to 250 players on the pdga sign up?

Huh must be a typo, I will only accept 72 players, just can't do more than that with one course!

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:18 am

Virtual Playability concept: http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/Vir ... ebsite.pdf

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:00 am

FYI Just got off the phone with Chuck and it looks like the ED will have to be set in mostly short positions to attain the correct SSA for this event. I am trying to get the best layout possible to increase our local chances of cashing and winning the Global part of the event.

I will set all pin placements for the event this week to give players a chance to practice the exact pin positions.

by **Ridesbrd** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:55 am

The Steady Ed Layout is now posted, http://www.pdga.com/IDGC/events

We will be using a mix of long tees and red tees, I really didn't have many options with regards to hitting a certain SSA for the global portion of the event. From the long tees we would have had to play every pin short which is just kinda boring, so we are throwing in 7 of the rubber red tees to the B positions.

The course will be set and available to practice starting this afternoon!

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:34 pm

Current Registration is now posted:

http://www.pdga.com/tournament_results/64700

The only way to signup for this event is:

http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore ... 1310148291

Entries must be received by THU 8/18/11 8pm EST.

WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING DAY OF OR REGISTRATION IN PERSON AT THE IDGC!!!

by **Steve Adams** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:30 am

Ridesbrd wrote:
mrpbody33 wrote:Are the points from the tourney going to global as well? Do we get point from the local tourney and then additional points from beating our global competitors?

This is a good question that i will have to look into.....

Any word back concerning the points yet?

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:52 am

Steve Adams wrote:
Ridesbrd wrote:
mrpbody33 wrote:Are the points from the tourney going to global as well? Do we get point from the local tourney and then additional points from beating our global competitors?

This is a good question that i will have to look into.....

Any word back concerning the points yet?

You will receive points locally but not globally, per the tour manager.

by **$Dollar$** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:38 pm

I heard the layout is kinda wack, with some of the "short" tees lacking a defined fairway and some of the angles a little silly. Is the layout you have now set in stone?

by **mrpbody33** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:49 pm

In order for it to work all the courses need to have similar SSA ratings. Of course I think a virtual pool for a points bonus would be awesome. You could make this world wide event huge just by doing that. That way it could be a points bonanza for those players looking to qualify early for Worlds. I got a virtual pool bonus from Bowling Green Amateur Championships which gave me more an enough qualify for Charlotte next year. Having a tourney closer to home that could give me a similar points payout would draw my attention and my money.

Just a thought.

by **Ridesbrd** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:27 am

$Dollar$ wrote:I heard the layout is kinda wack, with some of the "short" tees lacking a defined fairway and some of the angles a little silly. Is the layout you have now set in stone?

lolscottyO

You are only playing 7 red tees and they are prob the best ones, I feel the course sets up pretty fun actually. All the tees have a defined fairway, my only complaint about them is the construction at this point. Some are having issues with the ground settling, run off getting under the pad, and the rubber expanding and contracting.

If i were you i would show up as i'm adding $500 to the pro purse per B-tier rules and am not expecting very many Open players.

by **$Dollar$** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:14 am

Ridesbrd wrote:
$Dollar$ wrote:I heard the layout is kinda wack, with some of the "short" tees lacking a defined fairway and some of the angles a little silly. Is the layout you have now set in stone?

lolscottyO

You are only playing 7 red tees and they are prob the best ones, I feel the course sets up pretty fun actually. All the tees have a defined fairway, my only complaint about them is the construction at this point. Some are having issues with the ground settling, run off getting under the pad, and the rubber expanding and contracting.

If i were you i would show up as i'm adding $500 to the pro purse per B-tier rules and am not expecting very many Open players.

I'm trying to get off work for it. But if I don't put in some practice before then I'll just be added cash! Regardless, I'm really hoping to attend. I got a more detailed scouting report from the ScrOdum and he said it's not so bad.

by **$Dollar$** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:31 am

So, I heard through the grapevine that the Global standings will be handicapped but I can't find that information on ANYTHING that I've looked at. Even the example Global Results are done with no handicapping. What's the dealio?

by **Ridesbrd** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:47 pm

I wouldn't really call it a handicap, as to me a handicap is adding to or taking away from your total score. This is more of a shoot your score and get rated based on the conditions and course SSA. Then add your three round ratings for a total sum, which would be your final score. This is how I understand the process, if you are seeing something different please correct me.....

by **$Dollar$** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:24 pm

What you said was how I understood it until scottyo said that you said it was handicapped. Glad to see another false alarm. At least it keeps bumping the up the thread!

by **$Dollar$** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:05 pm

I'm signed up. Hopefully a few other pros will jump in. If it's just me and JC, you better be nice and pay both spots so he isn't disappointed!

by **Rich Meade** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:27 pm

Man all this sounds complicated...

So are the AMs just showing up to get a players pack and a couple rounds in?

I'll be there just to play the IDGC for the first time!

by **Cyoda44** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:21 pm

Ridesbrd wrote:I wouldn't really call it a handicap, as to me a handicap is adding to or taking away from your total score. This is more of a shoot your score and get rated based on the conditions and course SSA. Then add your three round ratings for a total sum, which would be your final score. This is how I understand the process, if you are seeing something different please correct me.....

The way I read it the round rating minus your current PGDA rating equals your score. All scores are kept in your division. some examples as I understand it...

Group "A" has 2 players and both players have a final stroke score of 60, which gives them a round rating of 940.

Person 1 playing Intermediate with a rating of 900 shoots 3 rounds rated at 940. 940-900= 40, 40x3=120 so 120 would be his final point total.
Person 2 playing Intermediate with a rating of 890 shoots 3 rounds rated at 940. 940-890=50 50x3=150 so 150 would be his final point total.
player 2 wins 1st place.

correct me if i'm wrong....

by **Ridesbrd** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:23 am

Cyoda44 wrote:
Ridesbrd wrote:I wouldn't really call it a handicap, as to me a handicap is adding to or taking away from your total score. This is more of a shoot your score and get rated based on the conditions and course SSA. Then add your three round ratings for a total sum, which would be your final score. This is how I understand the process, if you are seeing something different please correct me.....

The way I read it the round rating minus your current PGDA rating equals your score. All scores are kept in your division. some examples as I understand it...

Group "A" has 2 players and both players have a final stroke score of 60, which gives them a round rating of 940.

Person 1 playing Intermediate with a rating of 900 shoots 3 rounds rated at 940. 940-900= 40, 40x3=120 so 120 would be his final point total.
Person 2 playing Intermediate with a rating of 890 shoots 3 rounds rated at 940. 940-890=50 50x3=150 so 150 would be his final point total.
player 2 wins 1st place.

correct me if i'm wrong....

From what i have been told and read you are incorrect.

REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY AT 8PM I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY REGISTRATION AFTER THEN!!!!

by **$Dollar$** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:35 am

From the PDGA site

- The round ratings earned by each player in three 18-hole rounds on the same course will be added together to produce each player's global point score to determine global standings and prizes in the division they entered.

It has nothing to do with your rating.

However, the USDGC spots will be awarded based on handicapped results that do include your rating.

by **D-Wiz** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:00 pm

Should be a fun event! Always enjoy heading down to the IDGC!

by **Cyoda44** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:26 pm

$Dollar$ wrote:From the PDGA site

- The round ratings earned by each player in three 18-hole rounds on the same course will be added together to produce each player's global point score to determine global standings and prizes in the division they entered.

It has nothing to do with your rating.

However, the USDGC spots will be awarded based on handicapped results that do include your rating.

Thanks for the carification.... I stand corrected! It's going to be a fun weekend...

by **Ridesbrd** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:08 am

Signup Closes 2morrow at 8pm est: http://www.pdgasignup.com/Qstore/Qstore ... 1310148291

I will not take any registration other than the online signup for this event, do not drive out the morning of if you are not on my list you will not get in!

by **atl scott** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:52 pm

Will there be lunch available on site?

by **atl scott** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:20 pm

Global update: the fly pads are the suck.

by **mrpbody33** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:46 am

Bwahahaha

by **atl scott** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:57 pm

Global update 2: The fly pads are a little better when dry. Also tourneys run at the IDGC are apparently run very well! Payout was over less than 30 minutes after the last card was in! I was glad to hang out in the A/C on the couch and wait to find out that I finished 1 shot out of the money. :oops:

by **D-Wiz** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:32 pm

Global update #3 - Thanks to Jason and all the PDGA staff for another great tourney. One of my favorites for the year! Always get to play with good folks from the North and South Cakalackeys, meet new players, celebrate birthdays, and visit Matt Flynn's bar. I'm always suprised how many tournament "regulars" in Georgia don't frequent the IDGC. You cats are missing out.

While I'm on it, we are lucky to have the PDGA headquartered in GA. From the crap I read on the PDGA discussion board and general board negativity, the actual environment and people that run things in Appling is so much better than they ever get credit for. Disc golf is played in the woods by a Motley Crue and some of the nicest people you get to run across. Enjoy it and get yo ass to Augusta next time! Double McFlurry time

by **Rnance7** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:37 pm

D-Wiz wrote: I'm always suprised how many tournament "regulars" in Georgia don't frequent the IDGC. You cats are missing out.

From the crap I read on the PDGA discussion board and general board negativity, the actual environment and people that run things in Appling is so much better than they ever get credit for. Double McFlurry time

Spot on...A great experience

by **dandaman** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:17 pm

Areed that this was agreat event. I only wish I had played beter. Worst tournament showing from me in a long time. My only hope is that this round be submitted in time for the ratings update so that I have a better chance of doing well at the USDGC.

Thanks Jason for putting on this event. I hope that we can continue to have these global tournaments. I think it is a really great idea. I would like to see points awarded for global standings however. That way qualifying for world's would be easier. It might also ensure a full field as well. Allthough for the life of me I have no idea why there wasn't a stronger showing from the Atlanta crowd. The IDGC is on our backyard and it is truly wonderful!

Thanks again,

Daniel

by **Ridesbrd** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:13 pm

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the feedback, and I also agree on the fly pads, they have been very difficult to work with. I had to pull all the pads up that we were using for the tournament, re rake out the cinders, and re tamp. They are getting trashed from the rain and erosion, i have no idea how to keep them in shape. I will never ever recommend rubber tees over concrete when doing or helping with new course installations.

We strive to bring you guys a fun and smooth tournament experience, it is very rewarding to read the positive comments and will keep me going strong till the PDGA Championships. Come back to see the improvements, including staked out OB on the Jackson course and maybe some of the shore line on ED!!!!

by **atl scott** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:18 am

Ridesbrd wrote:... Come back to see the improvements, including staked out OB on the Jackson course and maybe some of the shore line on ED!!!!

I'll be there. As soon as I find enough quarters in my couch to pay the entry fee... :oops:

by **Woodrow** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:17 am

atl scott wrote:I'll be there. As soon as I find enough quarters in my couch to pay the entry fee...

HEY!

by **atl scott** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:43 am

I think Woody wants to get in on the waitlist...

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