[PDGA Major] Champions Cup 2024

[Nale72]

 

[Nale72]

Sounds like Nate/PDGA didn't even discuss tis CC move with PDGA Europe before announcing it:

 

[Nale72]

Looks like at least McBeth will disregard the CC move and play the European swing anyway. That says a lot since he seems to be very Major focused these days:


And for context for the OP and the people Paul tagged in his reply, Mikael Svensson is the chairman of Ymergården, the course hosting the Swedish Open. Henrik Rydén is also in the board and the TD at Ymergården.

My guess (pure speculation though) is that Paul already had spoken to them and promised them he would come and play in 2024 and that he is going to keep that promise.

 

[Shallows]

Given the pace of government work, non-zero chance the WR Jackson cutting doesn't begin until after the normal Champions Cup dates, right?

 

[mostlynorwegian]

Whomever is responsible for the logistics and delivery side of this last few seasons is a bit of a clown, and doesn't understand that transporter technology is simply not available.

 

[Nale72]

PDGA Considering Another Champions Cup Schedule Change after Outcry from Europeans - Ultiworld Disc Golf

Some American pros also speaking out against the scheduling decision

discgolf.ultiworld.com

 

[biscoe]

Sneak peek at the process...

 

[Shallows]

Looks like at least McBeth will disregard the CC move and play the European swing anyway. That says a lot since he seems to be very Major focused these days:

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And for context for the OP and the people Paul tagged in his reply, Mikael Svensson is the chairman of Ymergården, the course hosting the Swedish Open. Henrik Rydén is also in the board and the TD at Ymergården.

My guess (pure speculation though) is that Paul already had spoken to them and promised them he would come and play in 2024 and that he is going to keep that promise.

I wonder if he's getting paid an appearance fee.

 

[Nale72]

The page about the CC moving to Northwood in June is not available anymore on pdga.com: https://www.pdga.com/news/2024-pdga-champions-cup-rescheduled

 

[Jwalker92]

The page about the CC moving to Northwood in June is not available anymore on pdga.com: Update to the Update: New 2024 PDGA Champions Cup Dates

Moving to April 25-28. *facepalm*

 

[ru4por]

Moving to April 25-28. *facepalm*

JFC. Willing to bet the venue has not changed. Huge surprise that the PDGA, under the diminutive guidance of Heinhold, has once again made a clusterfluck of an important decision. Yet, the only assurance is that the Prez will still pocket a bankroll. Again....what a load of shit.

 

[Nale72]

Yes, back to the original date, still at Northwood Black with NH as TD:

PDGA Re-Reschedules Champions Cup Between Music City Open, Dynamic Discs Open - Ultiworld Disc Golf

The tournament will now take place on the way from the southeast to the western US.

discgolf.ultiworld.com

Update to the Update: New 2024 PDGA Champions Cup Dates

For real this time The rescheduling of the 2024 PDGA Champions Cup has not been without its challenges. While some of these challenges were unavoidable, others were not. “We failed to properly assess the impact the Champions Cup rescheduling had on the newly announced DGPT Europe 2024 schedule...

www.pdga.com

"We failed to properly assess the impact the Champions Cup rescheduling had on the newly announced DGPT Europe 2024 schedule of events. New practices are being put in place by the DGPT and the PDGA to ensure this does not happen again," said PDGA Director of Operations, Doug Bjerkaas.

The Champions Cup is still moving to Northwood Park in Morton, Illinois. However, the event is now scheduled for April 25-28, 2024.

These are the original dates the event was scheduled for at the International Disc Golf Center (IDGC) in Appling, Georgia, before learning that the suppression treatment for a Southern pine beetle infestation at the IDGC would render the WR Jackson course unplayable.

"We support this date change and look forward to a great 2024 season," said DGPT CEO, Jeff Spring.

Soliciting input from the pro touring players was critical when making this decision. The PDGA Pro Touring Players Committee (PTPC) and the DGPT Players Council have advocated for and support this spot on the calendar, as it does not conflict with any other Elite Series events and makes travel between events much easier than before.

Andrew Fish, PTPC Chairperson, and Luke Humphries, DGPT Players Council Representative, shared, "Our primary goal is to bring the Champions Cup back to the IDGC in the future. The approach we are taking for the 2024 PDGA Champions Cup is the most effective way to address the current gap. Players are grateful that their concerns have been acknowledged, and they intend to collaborate closely with the PDGA in navigating similar situations in the future."

 

[biscoe]

JFC. Willing to bet the venue has not changed. Huge surprise that the PDGA, under the diminutive guidance of Heinhold, has once again made a clusterfluck of an important decision. Yet, the only assurance is that the Prez will still pocket a bankroll. Again....what a load of shit.

It's the original date. Heinold was going to be TD either way. Even though we already see the players in Peoria enough this iteration actually makes sense imo.

 

[Shallows]

Seems like the best option all things considered.

 

[TheOtherBill]

When they get things right, gotta give the PDGA props. Hopefully this leads to less tone-deaf decisions in the future.

 

[DanJon]

Hopefully we don't have a late winter in the Midwest now.

 

[nothinbuttree]

Hopefully we don't have a late winter in the Midwest now.

Why? I for one would LOVE to see the best players in the world play through a blizzard in a foot of snow. With wind chills near zero. You know, like so many of us deal with all winter long. Lets see, altering discs is illegal, so no streamers. Doesn't one of the players have all white discs?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

 

[Steve West]

Why? I for one would LOVE to see the best players in the world play through a blizzard in a foot of snow. With wind chills near zero. You know, like so many of us deal with all winter long. Lets see, altering discs is illegal, so no streamers. Doesn't one of the players have all white discs?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

Yes streamers.

"813.01 Illegal Disc

D. When night or snow play has been announced by the Director, players are allowed to add a material or device to assist in finding the disc."

 

[nothinbuttree]

Yes streamers.

"813.01 Illegal Disc

D. When night or snow play has been announced by the Director, players are allowed to add a material or device to assist in finding the disc."

Buzzkill.

 

[biscoe]

Why? I for one would LOVE to see the best players in the world play through a blizzard in a foot of snow. With wind chills near zero. You know, like so many of us deal with all winter long. Lets see, altering discs is illegal, so no streamers. Doesn't one of the players have all white discs?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

Gotta agree with this.