DGPT Silver Series Silver Cup XX - Pro presented by Rollin' Ridge

Tanner Harwell

Super 18. Dang that really sucks.

Ian Hamilton

Maybe one round will be the 23 hole layout since Rollin Ridge plays so long!! That would be kind of nice!

Jim Van Lanen Jr

That is the plan, weather permitting.

Jim Van Lanen Jr

Yes, all one layout. Long tee to long basket placement. **Hole 12 and 15 will play to the farthest basket.

Scott Otto

Did you hear anything about spectators for the Pro Weekend? Is there a schedule out?

Jim Van Lanen Jr

Hi Zeke, We will be following the recommended PDGA Covid-19 best practices. At this point, we are not encouraging spectators for the amateur weekend but caddies, friends and family are allowed to attend while practicing social distancing. We will make an announcement soon regarding the pro weekend based on the pro tour phase 1-2-3 established two weeks prior to the event.

Drew Hoffman

Jim tell me if I’m wrong but volunteering would be a great way to be a part of the tournament?

Jim Van Lanen Jr

Yes, we will have several volunteer opportunities for both amateur and pro weekend.

Joey Adams

Hey Jim how would I go about volunteering for the pro event??

Drew Hoffman

Talking to me works

Matthew Strathmann

can you link the rule?

Mitchell Crowley

https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/101

Matthew Strathmann

it is being looked into.

Matthew Strathmann

currently the DGPT is recommending 3 players per card with 15 minutes between tee times. That allows for 12 players per hour. Right now, registration is at it's maximum.

Tanner Harwell

Dang, didn't know that. You'd think 4 to a card would be just fine also. Other A tiers had 4 to a card...

Tanner Harwell

If you see other big tournaments do 4 to a card then that would be a missed opportunity if you're the only one doing 3 to a card and 15 mins apart. That seems overly safe to me. I'm sure im not the only one who thinks that. However I appreciate you n the staff thinking about the players sa ... more

If you see other big tournaments do 4 to a card then that would be a missed opportunity if you're the only one doing 3 to a card and 15 mins apart. That seems overly safe to me. I'm sure im not the only one who thinks that. However I appreciate you n the staff thinking about the players safety and you all do a great job with this tourney every year. More money and exposure for WI and the tournament, more players get to play, I think it's worth a look into. Thanks.

Drew Hoffman

Silver Cup is one of if not the best tournament in the state. Jim would never do anything to harm the tournament. If it we need to take one year with a smaller field so be it as long as someone doesn’t get sick and it’s gets bad publicity. If your issue is you didn’t get in you should have signed up quicker and the field is already stacked with big names so that should not be the issue

Matthew Strathmann

Tanner, seeing other tournaments do it at 4 people isn't the issue. The DGPT has high caliber touring pros driving hundreds of miles to different events. The health and safety of the players and staff at these stops is of utmost importance. Therefore, the current recommendations that are being ... more

Tanner, seeing other tournaments do it at 4 people isn't the issue. The DGPT has high caliber touring pros driving hundreds of miles to different events. The health and safety of the players and staff at these stops is of utmost importance. Therefore, the current recommendations that are being followed by DGPT are 3 players to a card with 15 minute intervals. I know for a fact you aren't the only one who feels this is overly cautious, but it's what we are doing until the recommendation changes. The decision isn't really all ours with being part of the DGPT. We love the exposure this event gives Wisconsin disc golf! If the event stays limited in this way, we are hoping the event has a positive word-of-mouth this year and it carry over to next year's event, bringing my more people to enjoy the courses and the event with (hopefully) no limitations.

Tanner Harwell

No issues here. Just was curious if more players could join since there's a demand. Thanks for the reply and the work you do.

Matthew Strathmann

All good. Appreciate the kind words.