and all the other '...quality...' posts here:
How about the "quality" of the player(s)? That's a facet of a championship (along with courses, amenities, etc.) too you know!
I like how your quality post is offering quality solutions.
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and all the other '...quality...' posts here:
How about the "quality" of the player(s)? That's a facet of a championship (along with courses, amenities, etc.) too you know!
and all the other '...quality...' posts here:
How about the "quality" of the player(s)? That's a facet of a championship (along with courses, amenities, etc.) too you know!
Please point out where he said that the titles were "nothing special" verse just pointing out the fact that there are many titles in general.
I'd be more on board with this if it was done by average rating over the last year, and not just the current rating.For crowded events, especially PDGA Majors, Worlds, etc, I like to see preference given to players with higher ratings.
I know, I know, that this is somewhat difficult to administer and that some events already have ratings-tiered registration.
It has a few things going for it.
First, it rewards better play over time (seems pretty natural),
Second, (hopefully) it penalizes sandbagging.
Thoughts?
For crowded events, especially PDGA Majors, Worlds, etc, I like to see preference given to players with higher ratings.
I know, I know, that this is somewhat difficult to administer and that some events already have ratings-tiered registration.
It has a few things going for it.
First, it rewards better play over time (seems pretty natural),
Second, (hopefully) it penalizes sandbagging.
Thoughts?
Yes, because the average 45 year old would be competitive with Eagle at the Memorial.
I would like to see priority given to PDGA members according to PDGA #'s.
For example sign ups start for week 1 with #1 - #20000. Week 2 - #20001 - 40000 and so on. Way to many newbs are taking spots from people that have supported the sport for many years.
Maybe for a Masters event this could work (but even then, I don't particularly like it). I see absolutely no reason to give lower numbers priority in any other capacity though. I don't deserve priority for, say, Pro Worlds over someone like Chris Dickerson or Joel Freeman or Austin Hannum (all in the 60000s) just because I joined the PDGA 13+ years before they did.
How about, you've paid a lot more in PDGA fees, over the years?
(No, I wouldn't particular support this either, but that would at least be a reason).
For crowded events, especially PDGA Majors, Worlds, etc, I like to see preference given to players with higher ratings.
I know, I know, that this is somewhat difficult to administer and that some events already have ratings-tiered registration.
It has a few things going for it.
First, it rewards better play over time (seems pretty natural),
Second, (hopefully) it penalizes sandbagging.
Thoughts?
Let me guess.....no water on the practice rounds?
Jokes aside. Who does not bring water with them to a round? I get the luxury of provided water, but it that really a deal breaker. Entitled pros are ensuring that TD's have little interest in providing space at their events, for them. Both local and touring. It is just not worth the hassle and social media attacks.
I was the TD for 2016 Am Worlds in Madison, WI. The previous year was in Kalamazoo, MI and they had 752 players. With the courses we had, we felt comfortable with 576 players. When the event quickly sold out, some of the people who didn't get in felt the tournament was regressing because there were going to be less people than the year before. Mind you it was still tied for the 5th largest Am Worlds ever. We went with quality over quantity and are glad we did.
Per PDGA tour standards, at this temperature there should have been a water cooler every third hole. This is per the PDGA own standards they provide to TDs. This was a PDGA event ultimately controlled by the PDGA. They didn't even enforce the TD to follow their own recommendations.
I understand how to enforce rules but how does one enforce a recommendation?
I understand how to enforce rules but how does one enforce a recommendation?
With Disc Golf Scene it is not difficult to administer at all. IMO Am Worlds is the only place the currently used system could stand some tweaking and that is likely to be less needed once the age-based divisions are separate from MA1 and FA1.