What would you want to see in an unsanctioned event that isnt allowed in a PDGA event

[Smigles]

One of my favourite tournaments stopped making the event PDGA after some people complained about the Gin bar where hole 8 meets hole 12 Ideally you wanna start on hole 7 so you go by the bar a first time when you walk to your round

 

[TiltedFlipCurves]

Just a matter of curiosity really...What sorts of things would you want to see in a unsanctioned event that would not be allowed or normal in a PDGA event? The first thing I was thinking was offering the ams the option of a cash payout...

Wheels and Turbo Putts and Regular Frisbees and pie plates and other discs not approved for no good reason :\

Also cash payouts for everyone over 18 like it's bowling

 

[Jukeshoe]

MANDATORY LAKER HITS!!!!!!

 

[flatflip]

Discs with holes in them.

 

[ru4por]

Honestly, the PDGA, sanctioning and rules do not inhibit, the unbridled joy that disc golf gives me. I am not interested in wacky rules and formats. I enjoy being outside, at a nice course, challenging my athletic prowess against the course. I appreciate a well run, organized and on time event. I like playing tournaments on kempt courses that have had some attention, before the event. I appreciate some small amenities....doughnuts, weather protection, good parking. I love a short walk to my first hole. Quick check in and payouts. PDGA sanctioning does not prohibit these.

 

[jupiterboy]

Maybe nude golfing, or shots when you miss a putt inside the circle?

 

[davetherocketguy]

Was not expecting the crazy ideas that I got here...

 

[txmxer]

Was not expecting the crazy ideas that I got here...

I was going to ask what you were looking for with the question...now it's a BBQ thread.



Seriously though, did you have some ideas in mind that you were considering?

 

[DavidSauls]

You could probably split the possible replies into two categories:

(1) PDGA-like events, sidestepping a particular rule (i.e., cash payouts to Ams).

(2) More casual events, with things like mulligans and throwing-style restrictions.

 

[The Shide]

Maybe nude golfing, or shots when you miss a putt inside the circle?

I do not "manscape". Will that be a problem?

 

[jupiterboy]

I do not "manscape". Will that be a problem?

Manscape? Never heard of this. Although we could give a bonus pot for erections lasting for more than four hours.

 

[Jukeshoe]

I do not "manscape". Will that be a problem?

I think it'd probably be much more of a problem if you showed up with lightning bolts or some such shaved into your loins...:\

 

[ChrisWoj]

When I used to run Trilogy Challenges I used our local wooded pitch n putt (every wooded hole is between 125 and 210 ft with minimal undergrowth) to run events I tagged as "Trilogy Challenge Parmelee Park: Mando Frenzy."

I would establish mandatories on every hole, with no penalty besides going to the drop-zone which was established basically next to the mandatory so that players could advance on their next shot. Some of the mandos were ridiculously tight, some forced players to play out away from any conventional line... Beyond using excessive mandos, at the time I was able to take advantage of the fact that the Trilogy Challenge allows the TD to keep a portion of the entry fees and the fact that I was sponsored and could make small orders at wholesale prices to put CTP prizes on every hole.

Players would also get a chance to "learn" the mandos because I would run the events as flex-start 2-round events where only your best round counted for your score. (there were also prize packages for the top finishers)

 

[Cgkdisc]

Allow the use of sport rings to help even out the distance difference in players within a division. If players can reach a hole with a disc, they won't use a ring. But those who can't reach it with a disc may be able to reach it with a ring. Even though their accuracy might be less, they at least have a chance to get close on some throws.

 

[davetherocketguy]

You could probably split the possible replies into two categories:

(1) PDGA-like events, sidestepping a particular rule (i.e., cash payouts to Ams).

These are the responses I was more or less expecting or hoping for. Y'all were supposed to read my mind daggumit.

(2) More casual events, with things like mulligans and throwing-style restrictions.

These are the responses I should've anticipated. I should've read your minds...on second thought...no.

Either way, some of this has been some entertaining and good ideas. Been contemplating running a PDGA-ish tournament but without the PDGA restrictions. I'm kind of getting the vibe from the locals this might be desirable. Sort of akin to the USDGC...

-Dave

 

[DavidSauls]

The next DGCR thread that goes the way its creator expected, will also be the first one that does so.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

So tattas and beer is a "no"?

 

[ray1970]

So tattas and beer is a "no"?

Not sure why you'd want to see me play shirtless but if you bring the beer then I guess I'm game.

 

[flatflip]

Allow the use of sport rings to help even out the distance difference in players within a division. If players can reach a hole with a disc, they won't use a ring. But those who can't reach it with a disc may be able to reach it with a ring. Even though their accuracy might be less, they at least have a chance to get close on some throws.

A skilled thrower could also exploit this too, adding even more separation.

This was what I was referring to with my comment about holes in the disc — modifications to the flight plate could usher in a new frontier in competition if anyone actually wanted to see people throw really far.

 

[Cgkdisc]

A skilled thrower could also exploit this too, adding even more separation.

This was what I was referring to with my comment about holes in the disc — modifications to the flight plate could usher in a new frontier in competition if anyone actually wanted to see people throw really far.

The idea is not to make longer holes, but existing holes become more reachable sometimes by players who can't reach them with a disc. As a test, I had two active women disc golfers (5+ years playing) over age 60 throw their drivers in an open field for distance. Their max throws are in the 120-135 ft range and they are unlikely to ever throw farther. When trying rings, they got to over 200 ft several times. Point being that the rings sometimes provide a way to level the playing field on holes that their skill level peers can reach with golf discs. It turns some holes into fairer technical challenges within a division versus favoring those who have the distance advantage but "equal" skills otherwise.

Note your own decline in distance typically starts around age 40. You have more total playing years ahead than you've likely played already. Considering I've played 33 years competitively, had I started at age 20, I would have already more than doubled my years playing after age 36 than before. Maybe rings should officially be allowed once players reach age 40?