brutalbrutus
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PDGA site says the date has been set for April 21-23...
...hopefully I get to go this time.
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...hopefully I get to go this time.
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2017 Amateur Championships at Bowling Green
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Mandabear and I will be there!
Given the new point qualification thresholds for Worlds, and the seemingly, likely mid season change again next year, this should be an even more popular tournament. Sadly this could mean a mad interwebz scramble to get in?
brutalbrutus
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When they added the extra rec pool last year, the three main divisions still had open slots when the registration ended. Didn't have all the rec players stuck in INT and INT guys stuck in advanced.
NOStheBOSS
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yeah last year the registration was no where near as competitive as I thought it might be. Still plenty of open spots in March even. As long as you register in January I'd say you'd be good. That's if HB keeps the same format with 10 pools.
tdschrock1
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Any advice for a 925 rated ohioan considering signing up and making the trip?
gdub58
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Overall, it's definitely worth the trip.
Normally I would say play the division commensurate with your rating, but once you see the courses for intermediate vs. those for advanced you may decide to play up. In any event, the player's pack is worth more than your entry so you will definitely get your money's worth even if you reduce your chances of cashing by playing up. Personally, I really like the courses they usually play in advanced (BG Tech, Kereaikes) so there's that.
Accommodations should be made relatively early to get exactly what you want. Lots of people camp and it sounds like a blast, but I'll let someone else comment on best options there as I'm old and prefer the comfort of a hotel. There are tons of convenient hotel options, with most of the popular ones off exit 22 (Scottsville Rd.). That said, I found over time that the traffic around there can get really annoying so I prefer to stay off exit 28. It may not be as "happening" up there, but if you hate traffic as much as I do it's a better option.
If you can, go with someone. There's the obvious financial advantages, and because so many of the courses are close to each other if you happen to be in a different pool from your companion(s) the logistics are not a problem (and there's always someone who will give you a ride if need be).
The flymart is awesome so if you like to buy plastic or other stuff save up some cash.
If you can swing it, I'd definitely go a day or two early. Of course you can practice the courses you will be playing, and there are also many events leading up to the tournament that are lots of fun.
Overall, the tournament is extremely well-run, the courses are decent to very good, and you meet tons of great people. Very highly recommended.
I made the trip last year all the way from California and I thought it was worth it. I wanted to go for years, when I lived in Iowa and Minnesota, but I never found the time. When you live north, going to Bowling Green in the spring often means warmer weather (unless it is rainy and windy).
Anyone, anywhere that has been thinking about going to this event needs to go. It is an incredible tournament that hosts 300 more players than Am and Junior Worlds. Even though there are over 800 players, it runs like clockwork! The experience was well worth it even without the over-the-top player's package! Since they use 10 different courses for the event it is very easy to add 10 new courses to your "played" list.
If anyone is deciding between Bowling Green or Glass Blown Open....Bowling Green wins hands down with a better location, better variety of courses, more lodging options and a better flymart. While the block party in Emporia is amazing, the Bowling Green flymart is held during the event, not after it is over.
Do it! Make it happen! Last year was my first time out and I had a blast. If at all possible, I'll be back this year. My best tip would be to plan it out as best you can. Talk some other locals to make the trip with you so that lodging is affordable. Make sure to snag a room as early as you can. The website provides the "official" hotel of the event and many of the area's businesses give discounts to disc golfers. Get an extra day or two off work so you can practice and/or participate in some of the events leading up to the tournament. Budget your money so that you can be comfortable in BG. It's not an expensive town to visit, but a few days of lodging and meals (and beer) adds up pretty quick. You'll also want some spending money for Fly Mart & mini-games.
If you're not sure what division to enter, I suppose you have a couple options. Keep in mind that winners of this event tend to play well above their ratings. Stick to INT if you want a shot at some serious prize money. Move up to ADV if you want the extra challenge. The real decision might stem from what courses are played. I enjoyed all of the ones I experienced last year in INT: Tech, Phil Moore, Hobson, and Preston Miller all were enjoyable and provided a full range of layout designs. The division you play in won't matter much. Your player's pack will be worth twice the entry fee!
Atvizory2000
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Are the pool/divisions/courses the same as last year? Or is it still too early for that?
NOStheBOSS
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Nothing official but I believe it will be the same.
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nightmoose47
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Does anyone know how quickly the advanced division filled up last year?
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brutalbrutus
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Since they added an extra pool for rec, none of the three main divisions rec/int/adv filled this year, though it was only a couple people short in each division. But there is a cutoff for registration a couple weeks before the tourney.
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First time going to BG Ams. Looked elsewhere but I could not find anything about payouts.
Are there additional payouts?
For all divisions? Any divisions 'Trophy Only'?
Are they common 45% deep, or they concentrated at the top?
Are there additional payouts?
For all divisions? Any divisions 'Trophy Only'?
Are they common 45% deep, or they concentrated at the top?
Ziggy
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If payouts are your concern, then you're in the wrong tournament.
BG concentrates on paying everyone at the door with the sheer audacity of their player pack before they even step out to the first hole of the tournament.
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I get that. It's like GBO. Even GBO has a very small payout for the top 10 players or so for Advanced or Intermediate divisions.
I'm rated 855. It's not like I make a living at this. I'm trying to decide between Advanced Masters and Recreational based on courses. I like MM1 courses better. However, if I play Rec I can still play Keriakes earlier in the week during the Flex Start and maybe have a small change of a thrill of getting a small payout. It's not like I'm an 897 bagger playing down to Rec to clean up on payout. For me, a small chance at payout is kind of a thrill. Or I can play Adv. Masters, get my butt kicked, but enjoy the courses.
Anyone else have real information instead of questioning motives?
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Found discussion of payouts at 2016 start around page 27 or so. I was primarily just looking to see if there was ANY kind of payout at all. Seems like most people were happy. It would be a struggle for me to make last cash in Rec, and the thought of the possibility is good enough for me.
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118830&highlight=payout&page=27
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118830&highlight=payout&page=27
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Didn't play BG Ams this past year, but recall the payout tables being pretty 'standard' in terms of depth the four years I went. I can't reproduce their tables, but can give you my 'for instance', if that'll help;
Enjoy. It's always worth it. And feel free to choose your (eligible) division based on the courses you want to play.
ps: saw your update, and yep, that discussion is worth a review if payouts are a factor in deciding to register
2012 placed 82nd of 140 in Rec, which didn't "cash"
2013 28th of 147 in Rec, got $47 in merchandise at Disc Golf United (got three baseline discs, & patches for my bag)
2014 38th of 160 in Rec, got $34.50 toward a pair of discs and a mini
2015 37th of 88 in MG1 & got $24, which I think I spent on one premium disc I really wanted
Hopefully, that would give you a 'flavor' of the payouts, but the payout really isn't the draw, unless you make the finals. Everybody pretty much has a shot at a huge ace pool, a disc or prize for winning your card each round, lots of local extra events, prizes for an area scavenger hunt while visiting BG, and a really generous set of discs and extra goodies in your players pack (I usually came home with about 8 discs, 3 tee shirts/drifits, swag, and good food eaten).2013 28th of 147 in Rec, got $47 in merchandise at Disc Golf United (got three baseline discs, & patches for my bag)
2014 38th of 160 in Rec, got $34.50 toward a pair of discs and a mini
2015 37th of 88 in MG1 & got $24, which I think I spent on one premium disc I really wanted
Enjoy. It's always worth it. And feel free to choose your (eligible) division based on the courses you want to play.
ps: saw your update, and yep, that discussion is worth a review if payouts are a factor in deciding to register
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