2016 Amateur Championships at Bowling Green April 22-24 Bowling Green, KY

[ratskrad]

I tried to make it work with my post above, but it's just a suggestion. Not sure what HB has in mind

I do like the way you have it laid out, but still think it's more likely to be just the two changes (Adv GM & Int)

 

[NOStheBOSS]

I do like the way you have it laid out, but still think it's more likely to be just the two changes (Adv GM & Int)

BGTech will be a tough switch for INT. A lot of players will not be happy, just my guess

 

[tnmotorman]

Since there are only 2 pools for both Kereiakes and Chalybeate, you could use Kereiakes for Chalybeate and Only two pools are using White and Moore so you could use Moore for White and no one would have to drive so far North. I'm in GM so I would prefer to have those swapped. I liked the format for the past 5 years but I dislike not getting any of the courses I am used to. I know I'm in the minority but I even like Tech. It's a challenge. I even liked the old order: Tech, Kereiakes, Hobson, Moore. 1st round survive. 2nd round move. 3rd round move or at least survive fatigue. 4th round finish strong. I'm listening to your speculation NOS but until it's on the page, it's only speculation. I'll be there. I may move up to masters though. It's not like I'm going to be out of the bottom third anyway. 8th consecutive year coming up!

 

[Martin Dewgarita]

This schedule makes it tempting to play int again after 4 years of adv.. hmm

 

[klay]

Is this all speculation going on here or do any of you have an actual idea of what courses will be played?

 

[Martin Dewgarita]

I was going by the info on the site - which says "2015 only, 2016 info coming soon" or whatever, but the courses listed are not the ones that we played this spring... so I assume that's what we're going by.

http://www.bluegrassdiscgolf.org/BGamResults.html

 

[klay]

Gotcha. I'm subscribed to this thread (hoping to make it for the first time this year) and I guess I'm looking more for official info.

Any historic date/month when H.B. traditionally announces the pools or do we just wait it out?

 

[brutalbrutus]

The final schedule for what pools are on what courses, should be out before spring... I would imagine. They usually place the players in their respective pools after the last ratings update before the tournament.

 

[NOStheBOSS]

Gotcha. I'm subscribed to this thread (hoping to make it for the first time this year) and I guess I'm looking more for official info.

Any historic date/month when H.B. traditionally announces the pools or do we just wait it out?

The Pools are divided a week or two before the event. This really only matters for ADV, INT, and REC as those are the ones with multiple pools. As far as the course schedule, it has been the same format the past 4-5 years due to 8 pools. The extra 2 pools (especially the third rec pool) complicates things.

 

[HB553]

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[HB553]

Pool schedule

see attached - the assignment of pools with in a division is based on ratings and will be posted o the PDGA results page about a week before the event.

 

[dobbins66]

I'm going to miss Tech... But Not Phil Moore!

MM & GM both get Keriakas & Miller, So choosing between Hobson/Franklin(MM) vs Chalybeate/White(GM). Leaning towards MM just to get Hobson.

 

[Bristolpistol]

Does anyone know what the par's are for white, griffin, lovers, and chaly? Are they all 54 for rec division?

 

[sisyphus]

Does anyone know what the par's are for white, griffin, lovers, and chaly? Are they all 54 for rec division?

These aren't official ("what is par, anyway?" official 'par' will be in the players' pack course guide), but will give you something to shoot for...in increasing order of difficulty:

• Chalybeate is a shorter par three course where even Recs need to try to go as bogey free as possible and finish a few under 54
• Basil Griffin has a mix of hole types, but all holes are attainable for Recs in three. Consider it a 54 (plus or minus)
• Lovers Lane has a couple of really long holes for Rec arms, so it's probably about a 56
• Ephram White plays a pretty realistic 60 due to the lengthier holes, OB paths, and the usual winds

If you shoot consistently around these numbers, you'll likely finish in the top half to top quarter of Rec. Some number of folks will really shoot well, and finish a few strokes under each of these all four rounds, and make the finals.

 

[_dj_]

I think last year White was 60, Griffin 54, and Lovers 55. Chalybeate wasn't on the rec schedule.

 

[NOStheBOSS]

I think last year White was 60, Griffin 54, and Lovers 55. Chalybeate wasn't on the rec schedule.

Chalybeate is barely a 54, lol. Many many dueces

 

[brutalbrutus]

White was 61. I think I am gonna play INT this time. With the schedule change I can play 3 new to me courses if I do...

 

[brutalbrutus]

Daredevil Discs? What was Quest AT to busy?...

 

[HB553]

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[brutalbrutus]

So, it looks like you have to be '16 current to just register this year? When does the open registration actually start, the night of jan1 at midnight or jan2 at midnight? I imagine, even with the increased entry fee, that it is gonna fill up even quicker this year, so I just want to make sure I am ready when the time comes...