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VIRTUAL PLAYERS MEETING**
Welcome to the Hammond Hills Open, presented by Disc Baron!
Thank you to our sponsors: Disc Baron, Zanfel, Mason County Disc Golf Organization and Mount Pleasant Disc Golf
Thank you to Justin Smith and the Hasting’s Boys for their amazing efforts in getting this course in tip top shape!
This will serve as the players meeting for the event. There will not be an in-person players meeting.
Basic Information
This is a C Tier PDGA Sanctioned Event and all PDGA Rules and Regulations are in effect - Please Be Sure to Know and Understand the Rules
The event is full; we will not be taking walk up registrations.
We will be check-in with players in the morning beginning at 7:30 - Please see Jacob at tournament central. Please be sure to check in before 8:15 as there is a waitlist. Any players not checked in before 8:15 will lose their position.
Any players on the waitlist that are not able to get into the event will be refunded shortly after the start of the 1st round
We are running a hard cap of 72 players. If you are a waitlist player, you can come in the morning in the hopes that someone doesn’t show or cancels. We won’t know until all players register or until the end of registration at 8:15 if you will be able to play, but if all players show unfortunately you will not be able to participate and a full refund will be processed.
If you need to pay for ace pool or 50/50, please do so before the start of the 1st round at tournament central
Raffle tickets for a chance to win a Zuca cart or 5x PmB Discraft Grip Bag will be available all day at tournament central
Instead of using actual raffle tickets, we are using a numbered list with names and will be choosing a Random Number for the Winner
Any additional paid raffle entries, as well as the Zuca entry for every player have already been added to the list
Player pack pick up will be distributed during check in at tournament central.
In order to limit the contact of product, you will be able to choose from the following molds. I will provide you a random disc from the mold of your choice. These discs will feature the Yet to be Released Disc Baron Coat of Arms Stamp (First Come, First Serve - While Supplies Last):
Champion Thunderbirds
Star Tern
Star Teebird
Champion Sidewinder
Flat Top Champion Firebird
Star AviarX3
Please follow social distancing guidelines when on the course. Please mask up when around tournament central and when your not able to socially distance.
In general, competitors should not be congregating around staff outside of turning in physical scorecards (if needed - Live Scoring Will Be Available), checking results, picking up player’s packs or conferring with the TD.
COVID INFO:
https://www.pdga.com/files/pdga_requirements_and_best_practices_during_covid-19_v2_0.pdf
TEE OFF FOR ROUND 1 WILL BE 8:30 - 2 Minute Warning at 8:28
Your hole assignments are live and can be found on the PDGA Event Page
https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/47035
There will be an ace pool CTP. If no one gets an ace, the money will go to the person on that CTP. If an ace is hit, the CTP will be null and void.
Water will be available at Holes 1 & 10
CTP/LP flags will going out for both rounds, so please collect prior to your first round and make sure to collect after your 2nd round. Please collect these before you proceed to your 1st round hole assignment. Please be sure to bring in all Prize Flags after the 2nd round.
Lunch will last approximately 45-60 mins after the last card - BEFORE YOU ASK THE TEE TIME OF THE 2ND ROUND - Know You Will Have At Least 45 Minutes from the Time Your Asking, Outside of That Unless You’re The Last Card…That is The Answer Ill Give You
We will also try to post the 2nd round tee time in the comments on Disc Golf Scene
Course Rules
No Out of Bounds
Please be cognizant of Mountain Bikers if they are enjoying the park
Park In/Park Out or Use a Proper Trash Receptacle
Live Scoring, Hole Assignments, and Tee Pad Assignments
We will be utilizing PDGA Live Scoring. Your hole assignments for the 1st and 2nd round will be listed in the Live Scoring system. 1 Player who utilizes Live Scoring for both their rounds will randomly be chosen to receive a $30 Disc Baron Certificate
Only 1 person per card per round is responsible for keeping score
We will have paper cards available for back up, ghost cards and for those who do not want to utilize Live Scoring
Hole assignments will also be available at tourney central.
To access live scoring, go to pdga.com/score Password: HAMMOND
Both Rounds Baskets in A Position, except Hole 13 which is in the B Position
Payouts
Payouts will be provided using the standard PDGA payout scale.
MPO Payouts, 50/50 and Ace Pool will all be paid via PayPal.
Amateur payouts will be provided by Disc Baron in the form of coupons to Disc Baron online store
www.discbaron.com. Coupons will be distributed via email after the event is complete. Payouts must be claimed online. Payouts will not be available onsite. Winners will have until 11/20/20 to redeem their coupons. Coupons must be used in one transaction and no change will be provided.
Lastly, things to bring or consider
Hand sanitizer
Extra water (We will have water on site for you)
Bug spray
Extra discs
$5 bills or PayPal for Side Games/Raffles
Please have fun, be safe, and throw well!
Happy Discing,
Jacob Stahl
“The Disc Baron”
888-908-3184
[email redacted]
www.discbaron.com
www.facebook.com/discbaron
