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I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what division a player should enter? I just signed up for the PDGA and am thus unrated and can play in any AM divsion.
According to PDGA:
Recreational: available to amatuer players of all ages with ratings under 900, played 1-2 years and are gaining consistency and experience. Throw 200-300 ft make 4-6/10 putts from 20 feet, learning different shots, score range 63+
Intermediate: ratings under 935, developing players who have played 2-3 years with improved consistency and accuracy. throw 250-350 feet, make 5-7 putts from 20 feet. score range under 63
Advanced: required am division if rated over 935, tournament experienced players who have played DG for several years and developed consistency. throw 300-450 fett, make 5-7/10 from 25-30 fett, ave different shots in their arsenal, score range under 58.
I have played on and off my first two years, and really got into it last summer.
I would qualify for Rec/Int player and was just wondering if there are benefits in playing Rec before my rating did not allow me to, or if I should just jump right into INT.
Would I be better suited taking 10 in INT in terms of prizes than maybe a top 3 in Rec?
Thanks for any help or advice that you have.
According to PDGA:
Recreational: available to amatuer players of all ages with ratings under 900, played 1-2 years and are gaining consistency and experience. Throw 200-300 ft make 4-6/10 putts from 20 feet, learning different shots, score range 63+
Intermediate: ratings under 935, developing players who have played 2-3 years with improved consistency and accuracy. throw 250-350 feet, make 5-7 putts from 20 feet. score range under 63
Advanced: required am division if rated over 935, tournament experienced players who have played DG for several years and developed consistency. throw 300-450 fett, make 5-7/10 from 25-30 fett, ave different shots in their arsenal, score range under 58.
I have played on and off my first two years, and really got into it last summer.
I would qualify for Rec/Int player and was just wondering if there are benefits in playing Rec before my rating did not allow me to, or if I should just jump right into INT.
Would I be better suited taking 10 in INT in terms of prizes than maybe a top 3 in Rec?
Thanks for any help or advice that you have.