Double elimination, then one-vs-one, then double elimination again, then one-vs-one again.And I enjoy it as long as it is not the crazy College World series with double elimination.
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Double elimination, then one-vs-one, then double elimination again, then one-vs-one again.And I enjoy it as long as it is not the crazy College World series with double elimination.
So 5th thru 8th place will all be eliminated at the same time and award the amount, since this is match play correct? I can't see a fair way of seeding those places without additional play.
Thank you for the clarification, i'am just geek out over match play seeded. Too much March madness as a kid.
That's fair, but I think it'd be better for the conversation for you to say why your interactions with him have been negative and then state that those interactions are influencing your guess about the money. Not that you're required to say everything you're thinking all the time; I simply think it's more authentic for you to say it that way, and more convincing for others.
Pool play is the fairest way to make sure everyone get in a minimum amount of play. It used often in many other national championships.
And I enjoy it as long as it is not the crazy College World series with double elimination.
I believe he can and will do the same thing to the PDGA. I also believe that him and others on the PDGA Board have too many conflicts of interest to be able to serve the PDGA and all of its members properly.
If you are worried about conflicts of interest, disc golf is not the sport for you. They are everywhere.
The only player who will have ANY reason to complain about this format is whoever is in 1st place after 4 rounds. They win in a traditional format. Here, they have to win one more round, but without the benefit of whatever lead (if any) they built up through 4 rounds. As mentioned, it is a reset.
Players 5 through 100 (or whatever the cap is) get exactly what they otherwise would have received. No issues for them.
Players 2 through 4 now have a chance at winning. They are ecstatic at the opportunity.
If one player has dominated, yes this may be slightly unfair to them, but it seems like we are truly heading toward more really great players at the top, and thus less likelihood of a Climo type domination of a championship. Even 4 of 5 of McBeth's world championships have been quite close--usually with Ricky.
I am looking forward to the format, but alas I am not one of the ones playing...
If you are worried about conflicts of interest, disc golf is not the sport for you. They are everywhere.
I guess all conflicts of interest are created equal??
And if you question a conflict of interest, disc golf is not for you??? :gross:
It was a joke referring to how small our sport is and how so many people are involved in so many avenues. I def. did not explain it well (or even at all)
All that stuff is great, my only concern is on the format, and from what it appears the lack of coordination with the elite level players in finalizing and announcing the format. There's plenty of time to make minor adjustments in that regard, but overall I'm excited that this has become a real thing, and thanks to MTL and Heinold for doing what you do!
So....is this a tour championship? If so, we are discussion the development of a PDGA major that is the culmination of a privately held, PDGA sanctioned, tour? I think that pro players might thing about this. Are their interests, outside being used for the purpose of the tour making money, being served. Might a player owned/driven organization be the best path for the players themselves?
So....is this a tour championship? If so, we are discussion the development of a PDGA major that is the culmination of a privately held, PDGA sanctioned, tour? I think that pro players might thing about this. Are their interests, outside being used for the purpose of the tour making money, being served. Might a player owned/driven organization be the best path for the players themselves?
I think it is not yet announced what the qualification process will be to get into the Champions Cup.
Six Full Rounds
Finish in: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st after four: 51% 19% 10% 6%
2nd after four: 19% 24% 16% 10%
3rd after four: 10% 16% 16% 12%
4th after four: 6% 11% 13% 12%
Cut After Four Rounds
Finish in: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st after four: 56% 24% 13% 7%
2nd after four: 23% 34% 25% 18%
3rd after four: 13% 24% 33% 30%
4th after four: 8% 18% 30% 44%
Reset Scores After Four Rounds
Finish in: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st after four: 31% 27% 23% 19%
2nd after four: 26% 25% 25% 24%
3rd after four: 22% 24% 26% 27%
4th after four: 21% 24% 26% 29%
Bracket Play Last Two Rounds
Finish in: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st after four: 29% 26% 23% 22%
2nd after four: 26% 26% 25% 22%
3rd after four: 24% 23% 25% 27%
4th after four: 20% 25% 27% 29%
Match Play Last Two Rounds
Finish in: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st after four: 29% 26% 23% 21%
2nd after four: 26% 26% 25% 23%
3rd after four: 24% 24% 25% 27%
4th after four: 20% 24% 27% 29%
Not sure if this model above or the actual event have considered what would happen in terms of seeding the top 4 if there are any ties among the top 4 after four rounds, or even trickier, a fair way to break 4th place ties to determine who makes it into the final 4?