2024 Bottle Lake Open, presented by Idio Sports.

PDGA A/B-tier

Fri-Sun, February 9-11, 2024

Hosted by Bottle Lake DGC

Results at PDGA.com

Location

Bottle Lake Forest Christchurch, New Zealand

Staff Contact ›

Jay Watkinson Tournament Director
Jaye Pukepuke Assistant Tournament Director
Henry Pearson Assistant Tournament Director

Schedule

  • Wed
    Feb 7

    8:30am - 8:30pm

    Practice is available at Bottle Lake DGC, starting from 8:30 am.

    10:30am - 4:00pm

    Uplay and Zoe Andyke Community Engagement!
    Participate in a one-day community outreach event with Zoe Andyke at Bottle Lake DGC, focusing on sustainable disc golf coaching techniques. This session is open to all participants at no cost. Express your interest at www.tourdownunder.co.nz (available soon).

  • Thu
    Feb 8

    8:30am - 9:00pm

    Practice is available at Bottle Lake DGC, starting from 8:30 am. Please note: Doubles and Skins competitors have right of way.

    2:00pm - 5:00pm

    OTB Skins @ Bottle Lake.
    Be part of the excitement at Bottle Lake DGC as host Luke Humphries, along with a lineup of local and international pros, presents a thrilling instalment of OTB Skins, shot by the boys at GK Pro.

    5:30pm - 7:00pm

    Coaching and Clinics with Visiting Pros!
    Gain valuable insights from the global elite through coaching and clinics at Bottle Lake. Secure your tickets at www.tourdownunder.co.nz (available soon).

  • Fri
    Feb 9

    8:30am - 5:30pm

    Round 1 - 2024 Bottle Lake Open.
    Competing on the Gold layout (longs): All pro divisions, as well as MA1 and MA40.
    Competing on the Blue layout (shorts): Remaining amateur, novice and junior players.

  • Sat
    Feb 10

    8:30am - 5:30pm

    Round 2 - 2024 Bottle Lake Open.
    Competing on the Gold layout (longs): All pro divisions, as well as MA1 and MA40.
    Competing on the Blue layout (shorts): Remaining amateur, novice and junior players.

    6:00pm - 10:00pm

    'Hole-In-One Party!'
    Join us on Saturday night at Bottle Lake GC for a unique festival experience and a chance to win a special side-event grand prize valued at NZD$3000! Enjoy delicious food and drinks, a flymart, glow-in-the-dark golf and much more!

  • Sun
    Feb 11

    8:30am - 5:00pm

    Round 3 - 2024 Bottle Lake Open.
    Competing on the Gold layout (longs): All pro divisions, as well as MA1 and MA40.
    Competing on the Blue layout (shorts): Remaining amateur, novice and junior players.

    5:00pm

    Awards Ceremony at Bottle Lake.
    Scheduled to begin promptly following the conclusion of the final round.

Divisions

For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
MPO Mixed Pro Open NZD169.99
FPO Women's Pro Open NZD169.99
MP40 Mixed Pro 40+ NZD169.99
FP40 Women's Pro 40+ NZD169.99
MP50 Mixed Pro 50+ NZD169.99
MA1 Mixed Am 1 NZD129.99
FA1 Women's Am 1 NZD129.99
MA40 Mixed Am 40+ NZD129.99
FA40 Women's Am 40+ NZD129.99
MA50 Mixed Am 50+ NZD129.99
MA60 Mixed Am 60+ NZD129.99
MA2 Mixed Am 2 NZD129.99
FA2 Women's Am 2 NZD129.99
MA3 Mixed Am 3 NZD129.99
FA3 Women's Am 3 NZD129.99
MJ18 Mixed Junior 18 NZD99.99
FJ18 Girls' Junior 18 NZD99.99
MJ15 Mixed Junior 15 NZD99.99
FJ15 Girls' Junior 15 NZD99.99
MJ12 Mixed Junior 12 NZD99.99
FJ12 Girls' Junior 12 NZD99.99

About this tournament

https://tourdownunder.co.nz/pages/2024-bottle-lake-open-1
TD Jay Watkinson, WIN.O, and Bros for Change are thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to Christchurch, New Zealand's foremost disc golf hub and the gateway to the South Island, for the 2024 Bottle Lake Open - scheduled for February 9th to 11th, 2024.

We are excited to announce Idio Sports is the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Bottle Lake Open. Every amateur, novice, and junior participant registered in the Bottle Lake Open will receive a pair of the Idio Sports x Tour Down Under Special Edition Syncrasy's in their player's pack, valued at NZD$239ea.

The 2024 Bottle Lake Open will take place at the challenging 18-hole 'Rangers Park' course, renowned for its tight lines and beautiful forrest setting. This course, now adorned with beautiful Helix baskets, demands a high level of accuracy and precision as it winds through the woods. It will serve as the battleground for both professional players and top-tier amateurs.

Update: The field size is limited to 164 players. All players will compete at 'Rangers Park, the permanent 18-hole course at Bottle Lake. Pros, MA1 and MA40 will compete from the Championship Tees, while the remaining Amateur, Novice and Junior divisions will compete from the short tees. Players will play one round of 18-holes per day, groups will be assigned a daily tee-time, which will be published to the Bottle Lake PDGA Event Page: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/73836.

For more information regarding tournament and side event details, visit our Event Facebook Page, or visit to https://tourdownunder.co.nz/pages/2024-bottle-lake-open-1.

Refund policy

At the Bottle Lake Open, we understand that circumstances may arise that prevent players from participating in our event. To ensure fairness and transparency, we have established the following refund policy:

1. Refund Eligibility:
Refunds will only be issued to registered players who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in this policy.

2. Refund Deadlines:
 Requests for refunds must requested through DG Scene’s player withdrawal function or submitted in writing via email to [email redacted].
Refund requests will be accepted until January 19th 2024, which is 21 days before the tournament's scheduled start date.

3. Refund Amounts:
 Refunds requested before the refund deadline will be subject to administrative fee to cover processing costs.
After the refund deadline has passed, no refunds will be issued.

4. Eligible Circumstances for Refunds:
 Refund requests submitted after January 19th 2024 will be considered under the following circumstances:
a. Medical Emergency: A player sustains a medical injury or illness that prevents their participation. Documentation from a qualified medical professional may be required.
 b. Tournament Cancellation: In the event that the Bottle Lake Open is canceled for any reason, participants will receive a full refund of their registration fees.

5. Refund Processing:
Refunds will be processed within 10 working days of receiving a valid refund request.
 Refunds will be issued via DG Scene.

6. Sponsorship, Gifted Product and Prizes:
To the extent registered players receive sponsor benefits, sponsors them selves are ultimately liable for the provision of those benefits.

7. Non-Refundable Items:
Certain items, such as custom tournament merchandise or optional add-ons, may be non-refundable. Please refer to the specific event details for clarification.

8. It's not encouraged to enter the event knowing you cannot be in attendance. Entrants who withdraw from the event will be liable for shipping costs of the players pack.

8. Discretion:
 The Bottle Lake Open reserves the right to exercise discretion in exceptional cases and may consider refund requests that do not strictly adhere to this policy.

Terms and Conditions:

A. Divisions with less than 4 registered players will be disbanded and those players will be reassigned to another division.

In registering for the Bottle Lake Open, participants acknowledge and accept this refund policy. This refund policy is subject to change at the discretion of Bottle Lake Open organisers, and any updates will be communicated to registered participants.
Last updated: Friday 3rd February, 2024

For any inquiries or clarification regarding this refund policy, please contact Henry Pearson, Assistant Tournament Director.

Henry Pearson
Bottle Lake Open - Assistant Tournament Director
[email redacted]