SEASON XVI

10 Rounds (Best 4 Count)
Blue Tees: TTP / The Sarge / Harbor
Entry Fees: $10 (TTP & Sarge) | $15 (Harbor)
Optional Buy-ins: Ace Pots & CTP (details below)

OVERVIEW

The SDGA 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!! PDGA Juniors can play AT COST, but are not included in totals for Handicap winnings to get a sanctioned round for $1.

HOW DO I ENTER?

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: $10 (*$9 for SDGA Members)
Ace fund buy-in: $1
Super Ace buy-in $3
Cash CTP buy-in: $2

$1 for Juniors who wish to just get a rated round. JUNIORS ONLY. This does not get access to any league pots.


HOW DO I ESTABLISH A HANDICAP AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

Handicaps are determined by averaging the BEST THREE SCORES from the player's LAST FOUR ROUNDS. If a player has not played at least 3 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
0/3 = Handicap 0

If they shoot +5, that score will replace one of their "starting zero" handicaps:

0 + 0 + 5 = 5
5/3 = Handicap 1.6

On their second round, they shoot +10. This replaces their second score:

0 + 5 + 10 = 15
15/3 = Handicap 5

By the time the player completes their third round (+7), they have a complete handicap:

5 + 10 + 7 = 22
22/3 = Handicap 7.3

Please note that only 80% of the handicap value is used. So a 7.3 handicap is actually 5.8, and an 8 handicap is actually 6.4. 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 automatically be awarded 1 point. Players will receive an another .25 point for each player they beat. Finally players will be awarded points based on their (NET) finishing position as shown below:

1st - 100 pts
2nd - 95 pts
3rd - 90 pts
4th - 85 pts
5th - 80 pts
6th - 75 pts
7th - 70 pts
8th - 65 pts
9th - 60 pts
10th - 55 pts
11th - 54 pts
(minus one point for each additional place until 21st -100th place which earn 40pts flat)

Points will be awarded to all players at the event and tracked to determine a season winner. Each season will have a per-determined number of drop weeks announced before the season starts. Only the set-number of highest scores per player will be used.

Why Play a Rated Handicap League?

✅ Get an official PDGA-rated round every week
✅ Handicaps make it fair → anyone can win
✅ Track improvement with your PDGA rating
✅ Build community & compete at all levels
✅ More rewarding than casual / unrated leagues

Payouts are as follows:

$1 DAILY pot for Handicapped winner
$1 DAILY pot to raw score winner
$0.50 from each player goes to the PDGA
$5 To league pot total
$2.5 to SDGA


ACE FUND?

Players may choose to purchase into the ace pool. The additional cost for the ace pool is $1 to win $50 and super ace is $3 to take the Super Ace pot. Ace pools can carry over from league season to new league season. The SUPER ACE pool payout will be equal to actual buy-ins minus $100 reserve once the pot reaches $100. This helps ensure the pot is always at least $100 after it is initially built.

CASH CTP

Each week a Cash CTP will be available to all players for an optional $2 buy-in. The Cash CTP hole will be announced before the start of the round. The eligible player with the closest shot to the basket on the Cash CTP will win the Cash CTP purse.

SEASON WINNINGS

At the end of the posted season, payouts are as follows:

Top 10% are in the Money PRO-STEEP Payout Structure (If 70 players compete in the the season 7 will be paid out)
Season champion: ~30% 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. Players may choose to be scored as Pro or Amateur for PDGA points.

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!