2023 PDGA UNITED STATES AMATEUR DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

UPDATED: April 18, 2023.

PLEASE REFER TO THE COMMENTS PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

We will be providing information on players packages shortly.

FROM THE PDGA FOR THE 2023 MARCH PLAYER RATINGS UPDATE:
"PDGA Player Rating Updates are published on the second Tuesday of every month" specifically Tuesday, March 14th.

Therefore the first set or RATINGS INVITES will be emailed out within a week to allow all TDs time to finalize their reports and based on the PDGA vetting of eligible players.
Eligible players must be registered with the PDGA as an Amateur.

REGISTRATION IS EXPECTED TO BE OPEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023, 5 pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE.
PLAYERS WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER AS LONG AS THEY HAVE PASSED THEIR PDGA OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION.

If you have not taken and passed your exam, please do so ASAP.
http://www.pdga.com/rules/becoming-a-pdga-official

Welcome to the PDGA United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship!
This is YOUR Next Level Of Disc Golf Competition.

Those who compete here believe themselves to be ready to face some of the world's most skilled amateurs on one of the most challenging courses disc golf has to offer. This event is about the players and introducing them to top level competition. If you aspire to be a pro, come find out what it's like to be treated like one.

WE ANTICIPATE THE COURSE TO BE READY FOR PLAY ON MONDAY, June 5, 2023! This is based on the TOBOGGAN DISC GOLF COURSE opening day per the Kensington Metroparks decision yet to be made and weather permitting.

This event is an Amateur PDGA MAJOR event.

The 2023 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship will be a True Amateur event:
Competitors will receive more than their entry fee in players pack and additional event value. Payout will be trophy only. To understand what True Amateur PDGA recommendations are, check this out:
http://www.pdga.com/files/pdga_true_amateur_event_guidelines.pdf

We will have an image of the 2023 USADGC Players Package as soon as possible.

2023 Rules for qualification:
Note: Registration is based on availability of remaining spots.
To qualify for the 2023 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship you will need to qualify based on your PDGA rating.

The 2023 USADGC Qualifying Process can be found here:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2023_PDGA_UNITED_STATES_AMATEUR_DISC_GOLF_CHAMPIONSHIP/pictures/370785#370785

This new process is designed to attract the best Amateur players globally.

2023 Rules for Withdrawals and Refunds, outlined in the 1.3 Section of the Competition Manual, can be found here:
https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103

All refunds will be assessed with a $10 fee.

There are new PDGA policies I want you all to be aware of:
Here is the link to the CBD Product Use Policy at PDGA Events:
https://www.pdga.com/policies/cbd-product-use-policy

Here is the link to the PDGA Sponsorship & Advertising Policy:
https://www.pdga.com/documents/sponsorship-advertising-policy

The 2023 USADGC will follow all State and PDGA COVID Guidelines. Here is a link to the PDGA COVID policy:
https://www.pdga.com/pdga-documents/tour-documents/requirements-and-best-practices-pdga-sanctioned-play-during-covid-19

Finally, the PDGA is implementing a new policy regarding their player identity verification process at its Majors. The PDGA will have staff on hand at check-in to monitor this guideline.

Now, for the good stuf:
Those who receive their invite will be contacted by me, John Minicuci, through your email address that YOU have provided to the PDGA when you registered your 2023 PDGA membership. Qualifying is only the first part for the opportunity to compete for the United States Amateur title. To be able to play, YOU MUST REGISTER HERE ON THE SCENE. We anticipate this event will fill so registering as early as possible is key to your chances at being in the event. There are only 144 spots available. We have opened up the waitlist at registration for an additional 50 players. PLEASE BE ADVISED: When the event fills, it is key for you to get on the waitlist as early as possible. After the event fills, IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST you have zero chances to get into the event.

If you believe you have qualified yet have not been contacted, please make sure you have your correct email with the PDGA. Please check your SPAM folder in your email account. If your PDGA email address is correct and your invite is not in you SPAM folder, you should then send me a message as soon as possible.

I can be reached at [email redacted]

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**NOTE: This event is played on the famed Toboggan course in Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan. There is a $10 daily pass fee to enter the park. You can purchase a daily at the gate or a gift card by clicking here:
http://www.metroparks.com/shop

http://www.metroparks.com/Kensington-Metropark

Will you be the 2023 United States Amateur Disc Golf Champion?

USADGC is responsible for all refunds/cancelations.