Thaw Out, Throw Down: Pro Day Presented by Bang A Chain

This is a 1 day, 36 hole B-Tier PDGA sanctioned disc golf tournament. We will play two rounds of 18 holes at ... more

This is a 1 day, 36 hole B-Tier PDGA sanctioned disc golf tournament. We will play two rounds of 18 holes at Ryans Course at Shelbyville Red Orchard Park.

$2500 Added Cash

This event is a PDGA Split Day event.

Saturday will host 144 Am players
Sunday will host 72 Pros

Players can only play 1 day due to the event being under the same sanctioning agreement.

Am side link:

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Thaw_Out_Throw_Down_Am_s_Presented_by_Bang_A_Chain_2023

More division may be added if requested. Divisions must have 4+ players or they will be asked to be reassigned.

An Email will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. This will serve the virtual players meeting with rules.

Early Bird Registration Opens at 7pm on Dec 2nd.

Regular Registration Opens Jan 6th at 7pm.

Registration will end March 22nd at 7pm.

Sponsorship tiers:
Tee sign $20 (24)
Name on shirt $25 (6 Max)
Logo and tee sign $50 (10 Max)
They are available by contacting a TD

Volunteers: Will receive a custom event players pack.

Ace Pool $5.00 (Optional): If no ace is hit during either round a 50/50 CTP on hole 12 at Ryans will determine the ace pool winner. 50% to the player and 50% to the 2024 TOTD.

$5 50/50 CTP (Optional):
Ryans pool: hole 15
Wendell pool: hole 1

Waitlist: $5 that will be none refundable. If a player comes off the waitlist it will go to their event balance.

Free water and snacks will be included

Custom Trophies for 1st place in each division.

PDGA Live scoring will be used for this event. Instructions for accessing and using PDGA Live will be in the players email.

Go To pdga.com/score

<PDGA Live Scoring Code> TOTD23

A second scoring method will be needed in additional to PDGA live scoring. UDisc is the preferred scoring method, but paper scorecards will be available upon request.

1st place ties: A sudden death playoff will occur using holes 1-6,18 loop until a winner has been determined.

All Open division payouts will be digital via Venmo or PayPal. All Amateur payouts will be handled by Bang A Chain. 45% from each AM division will receive payout. They will be onsite for immediate payout or vouchers will be available for their online store.

The 2023 MPO winner will get an early invite for the 2023 event.

2022 Thaw Out MPO Event videos:

https://youtu.be/43IXsjfJAqE
https://youtu.be/v4JhtfYla2Q

Course Walk Through Videos:

F9: https://youtu.be/7-0JTMsPScc
B9: https://youtu.be/XsKsj0PUhMA

Course info:
Hole # / Par 63 / Distance 8,563 (ft) / OB Rules &Hole Notes:

Hole 1: Par 3. 490. OB in River Long, OB on or over white lines left and right.
Hole 2: Par 4. 688. OB River Left. OB on or over white line on the right. OB on or over white line beyond basket.
Hole 3: Par 4. 472.Peninsula shaped OB: OB on or over white lines Left, Right, and Beyond basket.
Hole 4: Par 3: 445. OB on or over white line Left and Beyond basket.
Hole 5: Par 3. 420. OB on or over white line left. OB in River Right.
Hole 6: Par 4. 543. OB River Left.
Hole 7: Par 3. 313. No OB. Mando Right of tree, proceed to the DZ with a stroke penalty if missed.
Hole 8: Par 3. 371. No OB
Hole 9: Par 3. 304. No OB
Hole 10: Par 3. 362. No OB
Hole 11: Par 4. 538. No OB
Hole 12: Par 3. 279. No OB
Hole 13: Par 4. 648. No OB
Hole 14: Par 3. 334. No OB
Hole 15: Par 3. 338. OB River Right.
Hole 16: Par 4. 554. OB past the basket in the dog park, Mando right, marked on the tree at the end of the fairway.
Hole 17: Par 4. 498. OB on or over white line left. OB in Dry Pond: Marked by white line at the pond's edge. OB Beyond basket.
Hole 18: Par 5. 1,006. Proceed to drop zone with one penalty stroke after your drive if you do not cross in bounds or if the disc is surrounded by the dry pond from the tee. OB on or over white lines right, left of fairway & long pass the basket. Play regular OB rules if you cross in bounds at anytime, OB if disc lands in dog park. Mando #1 right of the first corner of dog park, Mando #2 Right of the second corner of the dog park. less