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...
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What would you want to see in an unsanctioned event that isnt allowed in a PDGA event
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How would the handicapping work?
Flighted events? Whats that?
Yeah...elimination of PDGA fees would mean more money to go back into the event.
dmoore1998
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I played in a flighted event last year. First round no divisions. Between rounds players were divided by 1/3rds into 3 divisions. 2nd round you play against your division and total score wins different divisions.
The more classic golf way would just be that you play all your rounds, then afterwards you're divided out into divisions.
The Shide
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Well, since it's just for the hell of it...
Mandatory throwing styles from the tees on a predetermined hole, i.e. an overhand throw, or a roller must be thrown from a particular hole. Actually, that kinda sounds Rip It-ish.
How about on a water hole, you go into the water. If you can stand behind the disc & throw, you do not get an OB stroke. Naturally, it would be beneficial to play this way on a hot day.
Mandatory throwing styles from the tees on a predetermined hole, i.e. an overhand throw, or a roller must be thrown from a particular hole. Actually, that kinda sounds Rip It-ish.
How about on a water hole, you go into the water. If you can stand behind the disc & throw, you do not get an OB stroke. Naturally, it would be beneficial to play this way on a hot day.
Cgkdisc
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The options above can be done in events and leagues as X-tiers if your course owner needs insurance via sanctioning. Note that PDGA sanctioned leagues allow cash payouts in all divisions so cash to ams is not a feature unique to unsanctioned events. We've been doing Cali leagues for more than a year now four days a week at different courses. Players get one free mulligan on every hole on any shot they wish.
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I think that this should be from drop zones.
Beer carts.
PMantle
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No forehands.
Buy mulligans.
Buy mulligans.
Course/Green specific C1. The shape of an outlined greens determines where you can or can not follow through beyond your lie after release.
Bracketed match play.
Yeah, I know, it can be sanctioned as an X-tier -- we've done it -- but sanctioning loses some of its appeal without ratable rounds, and paying the top 50% seems silly. So a steeper payout to go with the match play and single- or double-elimination brackets.
Yeah, I know, it can be sanctioned as an X-tier -- we've done it -- but sanctioning loses some of its appeal without ratable rounds, and paying the top 50% seems silly. So a steeper payout to go with the match play and single- or double-elimination brackets.
jenb
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Drink carts, BYOB, and also you can bring your own personal motorized golf cart. Motorized carts provided for older players who need them. PDGA doesn't allow these even at X Tiers. PDGA prohibits motorized carts unless they are provided to all players. Rounds are delayed by older players who are slow getting around the course. I've too often seen a TD descend on my card and harass an older player with bad knees for being too slow. Even once is too often. PDGA blindly apes PGA rules here, even in am divisions.
In my 2023 events, follow-throughs will be allowed for all shots.
I'm planning an event that has medal play to form flights of 4 and then match play within the flights. Also, the medal play rounds will be handicapped as well. Players will choose which they want to buy in for. No divisions.
A recipe for giving tall players a massive advantage in C1... But I won't argue it - you can bias your unsanctioned events toward whomever you choose.
Arisugawa
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If you have played the Winter Warriors event in Denver, this is the example I would use.
Certain holes have certain rules. Forehand only. Off-hand only. Putter only. Etc. Some holes have a grab bag with tokens in it - everyone takes a token before teeing and throws that shot, similar to disc dice. Some holes are temp holes with mini baskets - you throw minis. Some holes are temp holes with junior/macro baskets, and you throw those discs. Some holes, opponents pick your discs. Some holes, you throw from your opponent's bag.
Mix it up, play with the format, and don't be afraid to be silly. Non-sanctioned is the place where you can bring fun to the event instead of just avoiding PDGA requirements.
Certain holes have certain rules. Forehand only. Off-hand only. Putter only. Etc. Some holes have a grab bag with tokens in it - everyone takes a token before teeing and throws that shot, similar to disc dice. Some holes are temp holes with mini baskets - you throw minis. Some holes are temp holes with junior/macro baskets, and you throw those discs. Some holes, opponents pick your discs. Some holes, you throw from your opponent's bag.
Mix it up, play with the format, and don't be afraid to be silly. Non-sanctioned is the place where you can bring fun to the event instead of just avoiding PDGA requirements.
uncle pennybags
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Flighted tournaments in my area were a sandbaggers heaven. I was super happy when they went away.
I'd like to see tournaments where somewhere in the middle of the course you switch to mini-baskets and discs for a few holes in the middle of the round!
I'd like to see tournaments where somewhere in the middle of the course you switch to mini-baskets and discs for a few holes in the middle of the round!
Mine will have an option to buy in to qualify for cash payout. Half the number that paid in will be paid out. For example, if 16 pay in, then the top two cards will have cashed and then compete for their % of the distribution. All the other flights will be trophy-only. No incentive to sandbag.
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