Pull of the Pathfinders - A Sanctioned Combine

Sponsorship Selections have been made, and emails have been sent out! How Exciting! I thank ALL of you for coming out to the FIRST EVER Pull of the Pathfinders Sanctioned Combine. As the Team Captain ... show more ›

Sponsorship Selections have been made, and emails have been sent out! How Exciting! I thank ALL of you for coming out to the FIRST EVER Pull of the Pathfinders Sanctioned Combine. As the Team Captain and your Tournament Director, I'm honored to have watched all of you battle your way through my home courses and my rulings in such adverse conditions. Thank you all for being so wonderful! Please be on the lookout for Player Surveys to come out so I can shape future events based on your input, and don't forget to check out iAM Disc Golf - A Podcast for Amateurs this Friday as I go over the event and VERBALLY call out everyone I selected to interview!

Y'all can go directly to the Player Surveys here:

https://form.jotform.com/231104823749051

WE ARE UNDERWAY!!! IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT APPARENTLY THROUGHOUT THE EVENING(DESPITE THERE BEING NO ISSUE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON), A TREE HAS COME DOWN, BLOCKING THE FAIRWAY OF HOLE 13 CHAMP. ... show more ›

WE ARE UNDERWAY!!!

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT APPARENTLY THROUGHOUT THE EVENING(DESPITE THERE BEING NO ISSUE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON), A TREE HAS COME DOWN, BLOCKING THE FAIRWAY OF HOLE 13 CHAMP. THE PARK IS LOOKING INTO REMEDIATION, BUT PLAY WILL CONTINUE ON THE HOLE. FOR TODAY ONLY, I AM INCREASING THE PAR ON HOLE 13 CHAMP TO A PAR 5, PLEASE PLAY AROUND THE TREE TOWARDS HOLE 14. GIVE PLAYERS ON HOLE 14 CHAMP THE RIGHT OF WAY SO YOU DON’T RISK INJURY.

Groupings are LIVE!! www.pdga.com/live is where we'll be keeping score access code is in the email sent to all players and will be given to everyone on site in the morning. due to last minute p ... show more ›

Groupings are LIVE!!

www.pdga.com/live is where we'll be keeping score
access code is in the email sent to all players and will be given to everyone on site in the morning.

due to last minute players switching divisions and entering the event, your starting holes may have changed. Please keep an eye on groupings for any more potential changes.

**SECONDARY PLAYER NOTIFICATION** AS LISTED IN THE ABOUT SECTION FOR THIS EVENT, DIVISIONS WITH LESS THAN 3 PLAYERS ARE NOT BEING ALLOWED FOR THIS EVENT. PLAYERS IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS PLEASE REA ... show more ›

SECONDARY PLAYER NOTIFICATION
AS LISTED IN THE ABOUT SECTION FOR THIS EVENT, DIVISIONS WITH LESS THAN 3 PLAYERS ARE NOT BEING ALLOWED FOR THIS EVENT. PLAYERS IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME OR RISK BEING AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO ANOTHER DIVISION:

MP60
MA60
FA3

I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE EVERYONE’S COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. REMEMBER ALL AM FIELDS ARE BEING PAID OUT TO 75% OF THE DIVISION PARTICIPATION.

**PLAYER NOTIFICATION** Going out today around noon to check on the courses and paint/mark a few things. Check the photos of this event to see some Drop Zones, and also a little taste of what we’re ... show more ›

PLAYER NOTIFICATION
Going out today around noon to check on the courses and paint/mark a few things. Check the photos of this event to see some Drop Zones, and also a little taste of what we’re offering in our sponsorship tiers. See y’all tomorrow!!! Mandatory player’s meeting at 8:45am, check-in is NOT MANDATORY. Be on the lookout for PDGA live access code this evening, as well as the posting of hole groupings!

**PLAYER NOTIFICATION** I spent $100 on Paint. It’s ALMOST enough. That said, I’m changing a COUPLE rulings: -Champ Side- Hole 7 - This is a TD declaration hole. The painted line across the b ... show more ›

PLAYER NOTIFICATION
I spent $100 on Paint. It’s ALMOST enough. That said, I’m changing a COUPLE rulings:

-Champ Side-
Hole 7 - This is a TD declaration hole. The painted line across the bridge does NOT come into play until you establish a lie on the western side of the fairway(which is across the creek/bridge). After you have established lie across the creek, the painted line serves as an OB line. There is an “X” WITH A CIRCLE AROUND IT to determine the END of the OB line. It got painted too far forward so I marked the end with a circle. The end will ALSO be flagged. Surrounded by water otherwise is OB. Tee shots coming to rest across the creek to the south(basically Hole 8’s fairway/rough) that are NOT surrounded by water may re-tee with NO PENALTY.

Hole 8 - surrounded by water is OB. There is a painted line on the left of the fairway that determines OB as well. Throws coming to rest over that painted line(not touching it) are considered OB. Standard OB rules apply.

Hole 6 - the line got a little muddy for the base of the hill when being painted and wasn’t to my liking. I filled in the discrepancy and marked it “SAFE” with paint. This is a Threshold Hole. You must cross the threshold to be considered safe. Touching the line is NOT enough. Part of your disc must CROSS the threshold(the other side of the line). There is a painted DZ. If you cross the threshold(just barely), you may take up to 1 meter relief off of the line, towards the basket.

-Rec Side-
Hole 6 has an added OB line that runs left of the fairway and all the way behind the basket. No DZ.

Hole 7 Mando DZ will be marked on Friday. It’s likely going to be an easy forehand/lefty hyzer to the pin.

Hole 8 is a Threshold Hole. You must CROSS the threshold off the tee or proceed to the marked DZ. Touching the line is not enough. Your disc must penetrate the other side of the line, therefore crossing the threshold.

Other than that, I think we’re all set. Hole 5 triple mando on champ side is active, just not yet painted. You WILL have to take the gap under that tree. DZ will be ahead and still give you a shot up the fairway. The hole is punishing enough without calling it a mando.

**PLAYER NOTIFICATION 4/14/2023** Since I’ve made the decision to have all players endure both Champ Side and Rec Side, I realize now that some clarification is required on Scheduling for where eac ... show more ›

PLAYER NOTIFICATION 4/14/2023
Since I’ve made the decision to have all players endure both Champ Side and Rec Side, I realize now that some clarification is required on Scheduling for where each division begins play. Here is that clarification:

POOL A PLAYERS WILL BEGIN ON CHAMP SIDE AND MOVE TO REC SIDE IN ROUND 2

POOL B PLAYERS WILL BEGIN ON REC SIDE AND MOVE TO CHAMP SIDE IN ROUND 2


BASKETS ARE BEING MOVED AND UDISC LAYOUTS ARE BEING ADJUSTED. PLAYER NOTIFICATION TO FOLLOW THIS ONE.

DO NOT FORGET THAT THE PLAYER’S MEETING IS MANDATORY SO THAT YOU MAY ASK FOR ANY RULINGS CLARIFICATIONS AHEAD OF TIME.

IF ANY LOCAL PLAYERS ARE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING WITH THE EVENT, PLEASE REACH OUT.

PLAYOFF HOLES SHOULD YOUR DIVISION HAVE A PLAYOFF: Since all divisions play both courses, the playoff holes will incorporate both courses :) Begin Playoff: Hole 10 Champ Side Playoff Hole #2: ... show more ›

PLAYOFF HOLES SHOULD YOUR DIVISION HAVE A PLAYOFF:

Since all divisions play both courses, the playoff holes will incorporate both courses :)

Begin Playoff: Hole 10 Champ Side
Playoff Hole #2: Hole 11 Champ Side
Playoff Hole #3: Hole 11 Rec Side
Playoff Hole #4: Hole 17 Rec Side
Playoff Hole #5: Hole 18 Rec Side

Playoffs will play these holes in succession until a winner is determined.

- Champ Side Changes - Hole 1 - A placement - OB on/over road Hole 2 - A placement - Island Hole - Those who miss the island off the tee will putt from the bridge as marked.(will be marked closer to ... show more ›

- Champ Side Changes -
Hole 1 - A placement - OB on/over road
Hole 2 - A placement - Island Hole - Those who miss the island off the tee will putt from the bridge as marked.(will be marked closer to event)
Hole 3 - A placement - No OB
Hole 4 - B placement - No OB
Hole 5 - A placement - Going through the gap off the tee will be mandatory I just have to figure out the wording and how the mando's will be marked. If I can't figure it out, the hole is hard enough without mando's so I'll let the player play it as they see fit.
Hole 6 - A placement - This one is going to be interesting. Tee shots that do not pass over the indicated line at the base of the hill(will be marked at the event) will be considered OB and will move to a drop zone(will be marked)
Hole 7 - B placement - Creeks as marked are OB, Drop Zone for OB shots off the tee. Par 4. usual stuff for champ side on this one.
Hole 8 - B placement - Creek as marked is OB, Drop Zone for OB shots off the tee. Practice to park the shot for the birdie option because I may paint the OB line long of the basket fairly close to it. Last year there were boundary logs to mark where an OB line could go.
Hole 9 - B placement - Par 5 - Use this hole to gain back any strokes you gained due to hole 7, 2, or 6. It's an easy par 5.
Hole 10 - A placement - Creek as marked is OB - No drop zone.
Hole 11 - B placement - Creek as marked is OB - Optional Drop Zone for safe footing if the ground is fairly muddy. will be marked closer to the event.
Hole 12 - A placement. - Par 5 - Use this hole to gain back strokes. OB on/over the road. Gravel is NOT safe.
Hole 13 - B placement - Par 4 - Just don't go in the stuff on the right. It won't be marked OB, but there's a creek that will ruin your experience.
Hole 14 - A placement - The brush on either side of the basket will be marked OB. Standard OB rules will apply. How well can you shot shape?
Hole 15 - B placement - Par 5 - No marked OB, just try to get that birdie!
Hole 16 - B placement - Par 4 - I just love this picturesque shot. No OBs to be marked.
Hole 17 - A placement - Par 4 - OB on/over road long of the fairway, maintenance road running through the fairway is safe.
Hole 18 - B placement - Par 3 - Inside the creek is OB, Tee shots coming to rest OB must re-tee with penalty.

AS OF 4/10/2023 - EVENT CHANGES All divisions will end up playing on both courses, and the layouts will be adjusted this week. Rec side is being made a little more ruthless, and I'm taking as much ... show more ›

AS OF 4/10/2023 - EVENT CHANGES

All divisions will end up playing on both courses, and the layouts will be adjusted this week. Rec side is being made a little more ruthless, and I'm taking as much of the "birdie or die" away as I can, while still maintaining the course's integrity. Here's the intended rulings for the event!

- Rec Side -
Hole 1 - B Placement - OB Labyrinth, on/over road is OB
Hole 2 - B Placement - Brush on the right side of the fairway is OB and will be marked accordingly as we approach the event. OB Labyrinth as signage indicates.
Hole 3 - B Placement - No OB.
Hole 4 - A placement - Island hole # 1 - Drop zone will be indicated as we approach the event, but will be outside the circle.
Hole 5 - A placement - On/over road is OB
Hole 6 - B placement - Par 4
Hole 7 - B placement - Mando RIGHT of the SECOND large tree in the fairway(this sounds vague but will be marked as we approach the event), shots that miss the mando will proceed to the marked drop zone(as we approach the event)
Hole 8 - B placement - Any shot that doesn't cross the creek(will be marked) is considered OB. Drop zone will be on the other side of the fallen tree, straight line to the basket
Hole 9 - B placement - No OB.
Hole 10 - B placement - On/Over road is OB
Hole 11 - A placement(I think it's A, it's going to be the tunnel shot. No mandos) - Inside the creek or over the creek is OB.
Hole 12 - B placement - Inside the creek or over the creek right of fairway is OB, drop zone will be marked.
Hole 13 - B placement - On/Over Road OB, surrounded by water in pond is OB
Hole 14 - A placement - Island Hole #2 - Drop zone will be indicated as we approach the event, but will be located at edge of Circle 1 with an open putt to save your 3. How's your Circle 2 putting?
Hole 15 - A placement - New sleeve installed! Can you make the corner?
Hole 16 - B placement - No OB, but give Hole 12 players the right of way.
Hole 17 - B placement - OB inside or over the creek as indicated by painted lines(will be marked closer to the event)
Hole 18 - A placement - OB on/over road

**PLAYER NOTIFICATION** All baskets are placed in the tournament layouts and the layouts are updated on UDisc! Please use UDisc to record your rounds so I may use the statistics to continue my push f ... show more ›

PLAYER NOTIFICATION
All baskets are placed in the tournament layouts and the layouts are updated on UDisc! Please use UDisc to record your rounds so I may use the statistics to continue my push for the blue tee install approval. The OBs for the event are NOT in UDisc, please use the OB list provided here to practice. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! Course marking will begin early next week!

Hey so I originally signed up for the tournament a while back then dropped as I was going to do another tournament on the same day with my brother. However, things changed and he can no longer do it a ... show more ›

Hey so I originally signed up for the tournament a while back then dropped as I was going to do another tournament on the same day with my brother. However, things changed and he can no longer do it anymore so I am signing back up as I really like this course. Just wanted to let you know in case it looked odd after I was just issued a refund a few days ago!