Camden Disc Golf Club PDGA Handicap League is a weekly league that allows players of all skill levels to be competitive. Scores are adjusted based on individual player handicaps. Handicaps are determined over time based on previous week scores. Players receive points each week based on their finishing position. Anyone can win!!
HOW DO I ENTER?
Payout League starts on September 5th. All scores and rounds entered before are fir handicap scoring purposes only. First-time players may register in person before the start of any Saturday league event throughout the season. New players will be provided a starting zero handicap that will adjust over time to their actual league handicap. All players are always eligible for scratch score payout, handicap payouts, and ace pots.
Entry fee per round: $5
Ace fund buy-in: $5
HOW DO I ESTABLISH A HANDICAP AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
Handicaps are determined by averaging the BEST 4 SCORES from the player's LAST FOUR ROUNDS. If a player has not played at least 4 rounds, they will be given a zero (par) handicap to start. As the player completes league rounds, their actual scores will start to replace the starting zero handicap scores.
Example: If a player shows up for the first time, their handicap is 0
0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0
0/4 = Handicap 0
If they shoot +5, that score will replace one of their "starting zero" handicaps:
0 + 0 + 0 + 5 = 5
5/4 = Handicap 1.25
On their second round, they shoot +10. This replaces their second score:
0 + 0 + 5 + 10 = 15
15/4 = Handicap 3.75
By the time the player completes their third round (+5).
0 + 5 + 10 + 5 = 20
20/4 = Handicap 5
Lastly on their 4th round the player shoots a +8, and they have a total handicap:
8 + 5 + 10 + 5 = 28
28/4 = Handicap 7
Please note that only 80% of the handicap value is used. So a 7 handicap is actually 5.6. This always ensures players who shoot lower scores are slightly rewarded.
HOW ARE SEASON POINTS CALCULATED?
Each week a player participates in the league, they will be awarded 10 starting points. Players will receive 2 points for each player they beat. The player who has the best round (lowest score) will also receive an extra point. Points will be awarded to all players at the event and tracked to determine a League winner. Only the best 4 weeks from each player count towards season payouts.
HOW ARE PAYOUTS DETERMINED?
The entry fee to play in the league is $5. Players may pay at registration weekly or prepay thru apps of Paypal or Venmo. Payouts are as follows:
<5 players: 1st place handicap and hot round players receive amount equal to number of players. (If 4 players, they each receive $4)
5<9 players: 1st place handicap and hot round players receive $5
10<14 players: 1st place handicap receives $10, hot round player receives $5
15 or more players: 1st place handicap receives $10, 2nd place handicap receives $5, hot round player receives $5
$0.50 from each player goes to the PDGA, and $1 from each player goes to the Club. Any remaining amount will be used to fund the end of season payout pools.
ACE FUND AND CLUB ACE FUND?
Players may choose to opt-in to additional Ace pools. The ace pool is $1. The payout for members is different. The Ace fund carries over week to week. If a Club member hits the Ace, they win 90% of the Club Ace fund. If a non-member hits an Ace, then they win the Ace pot from that week plus $10.
SEASON WINNINGS
At the end of the posted season, payouts are as follows:
Season champion: 55% of season payout pool
Second place: 30% of season payout pool
Third place: 15% of season payout pool
PDGA POINTS
All players who are registered and current with the PDGA will receive PDGA points based on their season scores. All players will be placed in the MA1 division for scoring purposes. This allows amateurs to earn Amateur points towards World invites.
TL/DR
Show up Saturday morning and shoot your best round! Get a PDGA rating in the process! Play a lot and you have a great shot at winning some cash! Have fun!
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