Harrishabitat
PDGA Numbers 60630 AND 34207
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2009
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I was lucky enough to finally make it back to the Wintertime Open in California last weekend after a 2 year hiatus. This is one of my favorite tournaments to play and it's not for the swag or payouts (basically nothing because of course fees) its because the course is so challenging.
The one major negative on this event (which is the only southern california event I have ever played in since I don't live in the area) is the Rule Nazi's. I have play tournaments overt he last 7 years in over 10 states and nothing even comes close to what I have experienced in SoCal... and the craziest things, it's in the recreational division. I have heard that they don't have that problem in the pro or higher divisions just the lower divisions.
I am all for following the rules, after all it is a sanctioned event and we all payed good money to compete. The issue I have is with the over using and stretching of the rules to try to penalize a player who is playing good.
So in light of this happening to me once again at this amazing tournament I wanted to see if other people had similar experiences at other events around the country.
The one major negative on this event (which is the only southern california event I have ever played in since I don't live in the area) is the Rule Nazi's. I have play tournaments overt he last 7 years in over 10 states and nothing even comes close to what I have experienced in SoCal... and the craziest things, it's in the recreational division. I have heard that they don't have that problem in the pro or higher divisions just the lower divisions.
I am all for following the rules, after all it is a sanctioned event and we all payed good money to compete. The issue I have is with the over using and stretching of the rules to try to penalize a player who is playing good.
So in light of this happening to me once again at this amazing tournament I wanted to see if other people had similar experiences at other events around the country.