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2016 Discraft Ace Race
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Future_Primitive
Double Eagle Member
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Sirius, sometimes called the "Dog Star". Might just be a mid after all.
Not bad.
DiscGolfMaster
Par Member
Do they sometimes modify the course at all to make some of the holes easier to ace? Especially if the disc is a mid or putter?
There is an ace race at my home course in august, and there are several holes on the course that aren't ace-able mainly due to poor hole design (90 degree angles and poor flow to the hole). And a bunch others where you would easily find water (deep muddy water) 9/10 times if you're truly going for an ace.
I'd like to sign up but 9 out of 18 holes either are impossible to ace or you'll most like find water and then almost certainly lose your disc and you only get two.
Would they change some of the tee pad locations to make it more fun?
There is an ace race at my home course in august, and there are several holes on the course that aren't ace-able mainly due to poor hole design (90 degree angles and poor flow to the hole). And a bunch others where you would easily find water (deep muddy water) 9/10 times if you're truly going for an ace.
I'd like to sign up but 9 out of 18 holes either are impossible to ace or you'll most like find water and then almost certainly lose your disc and you only get two.
Would they change some of the tee pad locations to make it more fun?
disclover55
Par Member
acw race
yes in most cases
yes in most cases
JRW III
Double Eagle Member
Up to the TD running the event. But as said above, most will.
From the Q&A on Discraft's website for Ace Race TDs:
Q: Discraft recommends I shorten the holes on my course to between 180 and 250 feet for the Ace Race. Can I go shorter? How do I best shorten up some of my course's long holes?
A: You may shorten your holes to give more players a chance. Remember that the more aces hit during your event, the more fun it is! Discraft will provide you with free flags that you can use to create Ace Race tee areas on the day of the event. You can order these (limit 48 flags per event) when ordering your player packages.
For the Ace Race that I run, I shorten all 18 holes (my home course is on the long side with only 4 holes less than 300ft.) I prefer the more Aces more fun route, so I have several less than 180 feet an none at 250 feet.
You could always email the TD running the one at your home course to see what his plans are. Odds are he is waiting to see what the disc will be before he makes a final decision on tee placement.
JRW III
Double Eagle Member
Disc to be announced later today.
Keller
* Ace Member *
About damn time!!!
tstack10
* Ace Member *
Curious to see what it is and if they will get an ace race in my neck of the woods n
JRW III
Double Eagle Member
Just run one yourself. TD information is on Discraft's Ace Race website. They make it so easy even a t-sip could run one.
AggieDiscer
Par Member
Anyone else thinking longer comet?
hdevries
Newbie
Thanks for sharing! It says "a more controllable and durable Stratus." I'm wondering if it would be worth practicing with the Stratus some more. I happened to find one a couple weeks ago. What do you guys think?
sumo21
Eagle Member
They've got one that will take place on a local putt putt course, nothing longer than 156 feet, so it proves that it can be done.
Improbably
Eagle Member
The amount of dome I'm seeing makes me want to vomit.
Discraft is good at flat, why is there dome why!
Discraft is good at flat, why is there dome why!
RUSSELL
* Ace Member *
oh hell yes! stratus is one of my favorite discs, and been wishing they'd put it out in a durable plastic forever!
