Groovy in the Grove + WGE
PDGA C-tier · Sun, May 17, 2026May 2026 · Manalapan, NJ
Winners
M. Kersting
Mary Kate Kersting
FA1
W. Oster
Wendy Oster
FA60
C. Carpenter
Connie Carpenter
FA3
J. Blystone
John Blystone
MA4
Schedule
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Sun
May 177:30am - 8:30am
Check-In
AMs pick up Players pack8:30am - 8:45am
Players Meeting + Group Pic
9:00am
Round 1 Starts (Red layout)
12:00pm
Tailgate Lunch included in registration! Catered from Mostly Smoked BBQ! Pulled smoked pork & chicken sliders, coleslaw, mac & cheese, beans!
1:30pm
Round 2 Starts (Red Layout)
4:00pm
Ring of Fire and Awards!
Divisions
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $45 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $45 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $45 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $45 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $45 |
| FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | $45 |
| MA75 | Mixed Am 75+ | $45 |
| FA75 | Women's Am 75+ | $45 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $45 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | $45 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $45 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $45 |
| MA4 | Mixed Am 4 | $45 |
| FA4 | Women's Am 4 | $45 |
About this tournament
2 rounds of play
PDGA C-Tier 2 Rounds of the RED Tees (shorts) + WGE + Catered lunch from Mostly Smoked BBQ in between rounds at The Grove at Thompson Park in Manalapan, NJ.
All divisions are welcome to register! Ladies scores count toward WGE ranking if this is their first 2 rounds in a WGE this year. Special handmade items in the AMs player pack thanks Arlene Gurka! No AMs Payouts, Trophy only! PDGA Membership not required for this event (no fee for women!).
1st Place in all divisions get a custom trophy thank you Paul Tu!
Pass through fees are $9: PDGA+TD fee which is going toward the event+facility fee, Lunch is $20 per person AMs & PRO. $16/per PRO toward Pro payout top 40% min per PDGA. AMs trophy only, player packs valued at $40: Custom tote, custom waffle towel, vinyl tournament stickers, Inspired Coffee Roasters Patch + sample bag of limited release Single Origin ground coffee & a 20% off first order through our website Drinkinspired.com.
Limited custom tournament T’s and crop shirts available onsite $10/ea Venmo @CMVIOLA or cash.
Feel free to tailgate during lunch! Bring some chairs, tables, backyard games etc. Extra points if you get your groove on and dress up (hippie, disco, 70’s/80’s vibe… do it up!) - represent what GROOVY means to you!
Please register early so that we can get a headcount for lunch as smoked meats need to be ordered ahead of time! We’ll have smoked pulled pork sliders, pulled chicken sliders, coleslaw, beans, mac & cheese! If you have any concerns please reach out to Christina.
*Players packs will be mailed to anyone who registers after May 12th. Divisions have been consolidated as of 5/12. Please reach out if you are looking to register under a specific division not listed. Ladies allowed to register up until the day of.”
All divisions are welcome to register! Ladies scores count toward WGE ranking if this is their first 2 rounds in a WGE this year. Special handmade items in the AMs player pack thanks Arlene Gurka! No AMs Payouts, Trophy only! PDGA Membership not required for this event (no fee for women!).
1st Place in all divisions get a custom trophy thank you Paul Tu!
Pass through fees are $9: PDGA+TD fee which is going toward the event+facility fee, Lunch is $20 per person AMs & PRO. $16/per PRO toward Pro payout top 40% min per PDGA. AMs trophy only, player packs valued at $40: Custom tote, custom waffle towel, vinyl tournament stickers, Inspired Coffee Roasters Patch + sample bag of limited release Single Origin ground coffee & a 20% off first order through our website Drinkinspired.com.
Limited custom tournament T’s and crop shirts available onsite $10/ea Venmo @CMVIOLA or cash.
Feel free to tailgate during lunch! Bring some chairs, tables, backyard games etc. Extra points if you get your groove on and dress up (hippie, disco, 70’s/80’s vibe… do it up!) - represent what GROOVY means to you!
Please register early so that we can get a headcount for lunch as smoked meats need to be ordered ahead of time! We’ll have smoked pulled pork sliders, pulled chicken sliders, coleslaw, beans, mac & cheese! If you have any concerns please reach out to Christina.
*Players packs will be mailed to anyone who registers after May 12th. Divisions have been consolidated as of 5/12. Please reach out if you are looking to register under a specific division not listed. Ladies allowed to register up until the day of.”
Refund policy
General Tournament Withdrawal Policy (PDGA Competition Manual 1.03)
- 30+ Days Before: Full refund minus up to a $10 handling fee.
- 15-29 Days Before: 100% refund if the spot is filled from the waitlist (minus $10). If not filled, the TD may offer a 50% refund or the player pack.
- 14 Days or Less Before: 100% refund only if the spot is filled (minus $10).
Waitlist: Players on the waitlist who do not get into the event receive a full refund minus a $10 fee.
No Shows: Players who do not check in or withdraw last minute (under 14 days) may receive 0% refund, at the TD's discretion.
- 30+ Days Before: Full refund minus up to a $10 handling fee.
- 15-29 Days Before: 100% refund if the spot is filled from the waitlist (minus $10). If not filled, the TD may offer a 50% refund or the player pack.
- 14 Days or Less Before: 100% refund only if the spot is filled (minus $10).
Waitlist: Players on the waitlist who do not get into the event receive a full refund minus a $10 fee.
No Shows: Players who do not check in or withdraw last minute (under 14 days) may receive 0% refund, at the TD's discretion.
