Great Lakes Conference Opener

Thanks again to everyone for coming out today! If you have any feedback or final questions, feel free to email or message me here. Here are the group photos (that I took): https://drive.google.com/ ... show more ›

Thanks again to everyone for coming out today! If you have any feedback or final questions, feel free to email or message me here.

Here are the group photos (that I took): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EcVvtYaPBfAfXKOCwePGPWmHl7ekwTLZ?usp=sharing

We are still waiting for our photographer to upload his photos as well. I will include a post with a link when that becomes available.

Good luck to everyone this season and I wish you all the best.

Derek

Hello everyone! We are excited to kick off the 2024-25 College Disc Golf season with all of you here in Big Rapids! This email serves as the Player's Meeting for tomorrow's event. Any additional in ... show more ›

Hello everyone!

We are excited to kick off the 2024-25 College Disc Golf season with all of you here in Big Rapids! This email serves as the Player's Meeting for tomorrow's event. Any additional information I will follow up with you when you check in.

Please give yourself ample time to get to your hole as some holes do take a little time to get to.

EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN INDIVIDUALLY. Since we are starting with singles play for round 1, we are having everyone check in individually rather than as a team. This allows folks to pick up their player's packs as well as ensure that we have everyone accounted for.

Check-in begins at 8:00am and ends at 8:45am. So please be sure to see me in that time window to avoid any issues.

Tournament Central is south of the main parking lot near the practice baskets.

Northend Riverside Park: Trestle Bend Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Due to a miscount in our custom Northend Thunderbirds, we will be offering players the option of a Northend Thunderbird or a pick at a premium plastic disc of varying brands.

An awards ceremony will be held at Tournament Central after the conclusion of the event. Please stay if you are able as we would love to celebrate together and get pictures before we all head our separate ways.

Course assignments are as follows:
Men's A/B Teams (MA1): Round 1 - Singles on East Longs, Round 2 - Team Doubles on West Longs
Women's and C/D Teams (MA2/FA1): Round 1 - Singles on West Shorts, Round 2 - Team Doubles on East Shorts

WE HAVE CADDY GUIDES! Please refer to the link to access them.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zX_S26JwXcshlZDgZtZKb3G1iVzDdftc?usp=sharing

Additionally, condensed course notes can be found below. These notes will serve as the official course rules for the tournament. So please refer to this email or PDGA Live to make decisions on rulings.

WEST:
Hole 1 - OB on and across street to the left.
Hole 2 - OB on and across street to the left. Over rope on right of fairway.
Hole 3 - OB on and across street to the left. Right of OB stakes that follow the right side of the fairway.
Hole 5 - On or over street beyond basket.
Hole 6 - On or across paved path left of fairway and behind the basket.
Hole 10 - OB on or across paved path deep of basket.
Hole 12 - On or across path beyond the fairway/basket.
Hole 13 - On or across paved path left of fairway.
Hole 14 - On or across paved path left of fairway.
Hole 15 - On or across paved path left of fairway. Over rope right side of fairway.
Hole 16 - On or across paved path left of fairway.
Hole 17 - On or across paved path left of fairway. Right of OB stakes following right side of fairway.
Hole 18 - OB on or over road right of fairway. OB on or across paved path deep of basket.

EAST:
Hole 1 - On or over paved path deep and left of fairway.
Hole 2 - On or over paved path left of fairway.
Hole 3 - Any drive that does not establish itself in bounds within the defined island will result in a hazard penalty. Play your shot from your lie and add one stroke.
Hole 5 - Beyond OB stakes left of fairway.
Hole 6 - Beyond OB stakes deep of basket.
Hole 9 - Right of OB stakes right of fairway and basket.
Hole 13 - Inside OB garden, defined by white fence located on the fairway.
Hole 15 - Beyond Private Property fence left of fairway.
Hole 18 - OB on or across paved path deep of basket.

Hole assignments will be out either later tonight or in the morning during check-ins. We are still waiting for some teams to confirm players so I have to wait until those are locked in before I can publish hole assignments.

We will be utilizing PDGA live scoring to keep score. Paper cards are available if you prefer to keep score that way. All teams and individuals must keep score during both rounds. (This was a new rule as of 2024)

PDGA Access Code for RD1 Singles: singles24gclo
PDGA Access Code for RD2 Team Doubles: teams24glco

ACE POOL! We will be creating an ace pool during tomorrow's check-in. $5 per person (cash only). All aces are treated the same — regardless of pool. If no aces are hit, money will be divided 50%, 30%, and then 20% to the top three universities toward their tournament expenses.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me. You can contact me via email or DGS comments! Rest up, and best of luck to everyone!

Thanks,
Derek Franciosi
Tournament Director - Great Lakes Conference Opener