• Travis and Wayne took the first doubles round of the season with a -18
a. The course record for doubles is -21 as held by Sammy and Frito on April 20, 2011
• Sammy and BOB took second after a three round play off at -15
• Robby and Justin finished third, also at -15
• There were some very close aces on 18 but no one hit; so the pool rolled over
• There were a couple of rules discussions during the night’s round
a. What is considered a player’s lie was brought up and the rule, as stated on the original NFGA Facebook web “page†stated as follows:
i. “Play the Frisbee as it lies! Players are allowed to make as many steps to gain momentum and power as long as they do not pass the Tee box, or their current lie. Players may take one step with a pivot foot on the original lie to avoid hazards.â€
ii. So what does this mean?
1. Many times it has been demonstrated that a player (primarily during a putt) can place his/her back foot on the lie and jump or pivot on their front foot (which may be closer to the hole) to make a shot
2. This seems to conflict with the rule as stated in (i) above
3. We need to clarify whether or not a player, at any time, may place either foot closer to the hole than their lie
4. In the much regulated sport of Disc Golf, no shot can be made with a foot any closer to the hole than the previous lie which seems to be what was intended by the original rule for NFGA play
5. Take this to the game of ball golf and maybe you would see players moving their ball a club length closer to the hole before making a putt
b. There was also a discussion as to changing the doubles format to an alternating throw scenario
i. Since most of us can’t even stay up with our scores, it will be interesting to see what ideas come up with a way to keep up with who throws next
ii. The additional discussion on the course was confusing; so if anyone has an idea as to how to better play our doubles rounds please voice your opinion, in detail and let’s get on with a discussion
• This week's anonymous sound bite: "Yeah, but we still have the Travis Trail ahead of us!"
April 4, 2012 Round Summary
• Travis and Wayne took the first doubles round of the season with a -18
a. The course record for doubles is -21 as held by Sammy and Frito on April 20, 2011
• Sammy and BOB took second after a three round play off at -15
• Robby and Justin finished third, also at -15
• There were some very close aces on 18 but no one hit; so the pool rolled over
• There were a couple of rules discussions during the night’s round
a. What is considered a player’s lie was brought up and the rule, as stated on the original NFGA Facebook web “page†stated as follows:
i. “Play the Frisbee as it lies! Players are allowed to make as many steps to gain momentum and power as long as they do not pass the Tee box, or their current lie. Players may take one step with a pivot foot on the original lie to avoid hazards.â€
ii. So what does this mean?
1. Many times it has been demonstrated that a player (primarily during a putt) can place his/her back foot on the lie and jump or pivot on their front foot (which may be closer to the hole) to make a shot
2. This seems to conflict with the rule as stated in (i) above
3. We need to clarify whether or not a player, at any time, may place either foot closer to the hole than their lie
4. In the much regulated sport of Disc Golf, no shot can be made with a foot any closer to the hole than the previous lie which seems to be what was intended by the original rule for NFGA play
5. Take this to the game of ball golf and maybe you would see players moving their ball a club length closer to the hole before making a putt
b. There was also a discussion as to changing the doubles format to an alternating throw scenario
i. Since most of us can’t even stay up with our scores, it will be interesting to see what ideas come up with a way to keep up with who throws next
ii. The additional discussion on the course was confusing; so if anyone has an idea as to how to better play our doubles rounds please voice your opinion, in detail and let’s get on with a discussion
• This week's anonymous sound bite: "Yeah, but we still have the Travis Trail ahead of us!"