Duck Golf #1 - Langley - Supported By Innova

Hi, just to clarify — a basic caddy book was posted on September 25th, and further updates were sh ... show more ›

Hi, just to clarify — a basic caddy book was posted on September 25th, and further updates were shared yesterday. Since this is a long-established course, we typically don’t provide a full caddy book unless there are significant changes, which wasn’t the case here. The few updates that were made (mostly minor additions to the layout) were included in the earlier post. Always a good idea to double-check the existing info before assuming something’s missing.

That's just silly, there's no info on the front page of this event and I didn't receive an email unt ... show more ›

That's just silly, there's no info on the front page of this event and I didn't receive an email until last night..

For the record the front page says this

Layout TBD

I didn't receive any email on the 25th either..

Hi Jacob, thanks for your question. I could just give a quick “no” — registration is already c ... show more ›

Hi Jacob, thanks for your question. I could just give a quick “no” — registration is already closed and I’m not adding any further competitors — but since I get this question often enough, I wanted to provide a bit more detail.

This is an ongoing challenge for all Tournament Directors (TDs). A registration deadline is set, and as soon as it passes, messages start coming in asking if players can still sign up—even though registration is officially closed.

In some cases, this is a simple situation: if the event is full or there’s a waitlist, the answer is clearly no. The real complexity arises when considering cancellation policies and refunds. According to PDGA guidelines, if registration is reopened after it has closed, any players who were previously denied refunds may now be entitled to them—essentially requiring TDs to retroactively adjust refund decisions.

While this may not seem like a major issue, it's important to understand the bigger picture. Most TDs are volunteers. Even when there is a small TD fee or some limited compensation, it often amounts to just a few dollars per hour once you account for the time spent planning the event—not just on tournament day, but also creating caddy books, setting up registration on Disc Golf Scene, responding to emails, filing PDGA reports, and cleaning up after the event is over.

I genuinely appreciate every question I receive, and I always try to respond thoughtfully. Sometimes I may give a direct “no,” but I usually have a good reason backed by policy or practical considerations.

I strive to keep registration open as long as possible while still allowing enough time to get everything organized. However, once I close registration, I do my best not to reopen it—even if it means ending up with a few open spots due to late cancellations. I understand this can be frustrating, but consistency and fairness are important to maintaining a well-run event.

I fully understand that this is my personal process, and every TD has the option to handle the situation as they see fit. Their decision to add or not to add players after registration closes should be equally respected.

I respect the decision and appreciate the added context :) More often then not TD's aren't given t ... show more ›

I respect the decision and appreciate the added context :)
More often then not TD's aren't given the thanks they deserve as tournaments wouldn't happen without them, so i quite appreciate your time, but also taking the added time to fill me in on your process as well.
looking forward to seeing you Sat.

Since the Amateur divisions are split into four different rating ranges, we wanted to make sure the ... show more ›

Since the Amateur divisions are split into four different rating ranges, we wanted to make sure the Open divisions also have a few options. Just like Am 2, 3, and 4 players aren't expected to compete with Am 1, we don’t want Open 40, 50, and 60 players to feel like they’re being grouped in with the general Open division.

While some Duck Golf Series and Masters Series events may happen on the same weekends, the two series are designed to complement each other—not compete or take away from one another.