The ApeX Point Series is a series of disc golf events that take place in various locations throughout the Inland Northwest with players earning points based on their performance in each event. The series culminates with the 2023 ApeX Open where the top players compete for cash prizes and the title of ApeX Point Series Champion.
Each event in the series is played on a different course and features a range of challenges, including tight fairways, water hazards, and elevation changes. Players compete in various divisions based on their skill level and age, with some tournaments offering separate divisions for women and juniors.
The ApeX Point Series has become a popular with disc golfers of all skill levels, with participants traveling from across the country to compete. The series has also helped to promote the sport of disc golf and raise awareness of the many benefits it offers, including physical fitness, mental agility, and social connection.
Overall, the ApeX Point Series is an exciting and challenging disc golf tournament series that showcases the best players in the sport and provides an opportunity for players of all skill levels to compete and improve their game.
The 2023 ApeX Point Series will consist of:
7 PDGA Sanctioned League Events and
8 Tournaments
Players will earn points for Participation in an event, Beating other players in their respective divisions, Shooting a Hot Round, Hitting Aces and Placing on the Podium.
PARTICIPATION- 10pts
Each player will receive 10 points automatically for attending and completing an event in addition to any other points awarded. (Capped at 100 pts)
HOT ROUND- 2pts
Each player will receive 2 points if they have the lowest score in their division. Hot Round bonus points are per round, so if an event has 2 rounds, then 4 Hot Round points will be available per division.
ACES- 10pts
Each player will receive 10 for each Ace they hit during any event (including the 2023 ApeX Ace Race)
VICTORY- 1pt
Each player will receive 1 point for each player they beat in their division.
(Example: The player finishing 2nd place out of 10 will receive 8 points because 8 players are behind them)
PODIUM-
10pts = 1st place
5pts = 2nd place
2.5pt = 3rd place
Final standings are determined by ALL
PARTICIPATION, HOT ROUND, ACE, and PODIUM points
as well as the Top 4 League, Top 4 Tournament and ApeX Open VICTORY points earned throughout the series.
(9 events total)
Players will receive:
1x points for PDGA Sanctioned League and Unsanctioned Tournament events.
1.5x points for the Sanctioned Tournament events
2x points for the 2023 ApeX Open {APS Championships}
Players MUST attend at least 9 events INCLUDING the ApeX Open (APS Championships) to qualify for series champion.
No participation points awarded for ApeX Open
After the Championship round at the ApeX Open, the top 3 in each division will receive a Trophy and a Cash Prize.
Divisions for the APS:
Open
Open Ladies (All Open Womens divisions)
Open Masters (40+)
Open Grandmasters (50+)
Advanced
Advanced Masters (40+)
Advanced Grandmasters (50+)
Amateur Ladies (All AM Womens divisions)
Intermediate
Recreational
Juniors (18 and under)
You may only compete in 1 division for the entirety of the series
If you switch divisions after you've played 1 event, you will lose any previously earned points
In addition to Sponsorships, a portion of each players fee from each event (excluding ApeX Open) will go into the Prize Pool for their respective division. If there are no qualifying champions in a division, the payout pool will rollover to the ApeX Open Skills Games.
Overall results for the ApeX Point Series can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gtnFqRSC8aWTrSVo7cvj9Kr6s7oSRH1x/edit#gid=2066490800
Schedule-
(dates subject to change)
2023 ApeX Point Series
1
01/21-22 | 4th Annual Icebreaker @ THC Ranch
[-Unsanctioned-]
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2 02/25 | When Hell Freezes Over IV @ Hells Canyon
[-Unsanctioned-]
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3
03/25 | Sunnyside UP II @ Sunnyside
[-Sanctioned C-tier-]
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4 04/01 | Spring Fling @ High Bridge
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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5
04/08 | Spring Fling @ Corbin
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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6 04/15 | Spring Fling @ Cherry Hill
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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7
04/22 | Spring Fling @ Northstar
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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8 04/29 | Spring Fling @ Wreckreator
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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9
05/06 | Spring Fling @ AWOL
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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10 05/13 | Spring Fling @ Caliber
[-PDGA Sanctioned League-]
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11
05/27-28 | Timberbeast Takedown III @ Timber Beast DGC
[-Sanctioned C-Tier-]
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12 06/17-18 | Farragut Frenzy @ LBB-Northstar-Wreckreator-AWOL
[-Sanctioned C-Tier-]
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13
07/15 | Putters Paradise II @ Corbin
[-Unsanctioned-]
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14 08/05 | 2023 ApeX Ace Race @ Little Black Bear
[-Unsanctioned-]
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15* 08/19-20 | 2023 ApeX Open @ Cherry Hill {APS Championships}
[-Sanctioned B-tier-]
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