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You are correct...a *major* win but not a Major event on the tournament schedule.
What an exciting tournament and final round that was! Worth a re-watch (or several) on YouTube.
Rocs can work well as putters, particularly for longer flatter lines under bushes, limbs, etc. A potential problem is that they'll fly farther past the basket than a conventional putter on a miss.
Before switching, evaluate the "second player phenomenon" by letting first player use a roc as a...
I agree with Biscoe. I, too, would describe the disc as "clearly inbounds". If the gutter is not specified as being part of the roof, it is not. To be OB, the disc needs to be surrounded by the shingles and edging that cover the roof.
If the chains were removed, would the disc remain in place? Could the disc remain in place without the aid of the chain support (hangers)?
I'd say "yes" to the first question above and "no" to the second; therefore, based on the rule wording you quoted, I'd say that it was not a made putt.
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When potential stance violations are too close to call the benefit almost always (always?) goes to the player and penalties are not assessed. What if that were turned around? What if when the card can't clearly see that a stance violation DID NOT occur, then "too close to call" would result in a...
Just in case any other brand-new players are reading this thread and thinking about entering a sanctioned tournament ...
One of the benefits of playing with experienced tournament competitors is that they will know more about the rules of disc golf and the technicalities and flow of tournament...
^^^This. I believe it is much harder to sandbag PDGA divisions, and get away with it, than it is to get better and be competitive.
"Real novice players" are any players with a rating of less than 800.
Practice. Get better. If you put in the time, you might be surprised at the steepness of...