35th Annual Three Rivers Open presented by DreamMakers Automotive

You are receiving this email because you are registered for the 35th Annual Three Rivers Open presented by DreamMakers Automotive or you are on the waitlist. Good evening everyone, We are only 1 ... show more ›

You are receiving this email because you are registered for the 35th Annual Three Rivers Open presented by DreamMakers Automotive or you are on the waitlist.

Good evening everyone,

We are only 10 days away from the 35th Annual Three Rivers Open presented by DreamMakers Automotive! The Fort Disc Golf Club and I are once again thrilled to host you for a weekend of fun, camaraderie, and competition.

Attached to this email is the final caddy guide for the tournament, which contains all information for the tournament. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or the tournament staff via email.

IF you are unable to play for any reason, please let me know ASAP. There are several folks on the waitlist... Refunds can be requested through Disc Golf Scene.


Schedule of Events:
Thursday 8/27/2020 @ 8PM: Virtual Player’s Meeting (likely Zoom)
• Player’s will have the opportunity to ask any questions that may have.
• If you are unable to attend the Virtual Player’s Meeting, you are encouraged to email any questions OR ask for clarification at check-in.
• An email with the link to the Zoom call will be provided on Thursday.

Friday 8/28/2020: Bring Your Own Partner Doubles @ Swinney
• Flex Start from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Last card tees off at 6 PM!
• Players are encouraged to pre-register: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/TRO35_Flex_Start_Doubles_2020
• Early player check-in is encouraged and player’s packs for the main event can be picked up.

Friday 8/28/2020: Hole Assignments
• Hole assignments for Saturday will be posted on www.PDGA.com by 8:00 PM on Friday evening. (I will likely shoot a link out on disc golf scene and through email.)
• No - I will not move you to a different card….

Saturday 8/29/2020: Swinney Saturday
• 2 Rounds at Swinney Park (1 Round at West, 1 Round at East)
• 8:30AM - 9:15 PM: Player Check-In at West Swinney
• 9:30 AM: Round 1 Tee Off
• 1-Hour Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Round 2 Tee Off (Approx.)

Sunday 8/30/2020: Tillman Sunday
• 1 Round at Tillman Park
• Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM based on division and score…Tee Times will be posted on www.PDGA.com as soon as possible on Saturday evening.
• Last card tees off at 2:00 PM


General Information
• All players are required to check-in prior to Round 1.
• $2,500 added cash has been added to the pro purse, which includes covering the 2020 Indiana Summer Series Fees as well as the $3 PDGA fee per player.
• Projected payouts will be posted on Friday 8/27/2020.
• Also, all pros will be getting a custom TRO35 pint glass.
• The amateur side of things is trophy only, which means a stellar player’s pack. The player’s pack includes: Discraft ESP Buzzz, Discraft Jawbreaker Roach, Innova Splatter Star Teebird, Dynamic Discs Hybrid Raider, Gateway Wizard, Custom TRO35 Pint Glass, and a Dynamic Discs Tote Bag.
• CTP Prizes on all 36 holes at Swinney!
• Portable restrooms will be available at all 3 courses Friday through Sunday.
• A list of ace pool and 50/50 participants will be posted at tournament central prior to Round 1. It is your responsibility to make sure your name is on that list. Please bring exact change if you plan to buy in.


COVID-19 Guidelines
• PDGA LIVE SCORING will be utilized all weekend. Access codes will be provided Saturday AM at Tournament Central. Paper scorecards will be provided to all players in their player’s pack. I HIGHLY encourage all cards to keep a paper back-up. It is good practice and technology does fail.
• Per the Indiana mask mandate, proper facial coverings are REQUIRED at check-in, awards, and any place where a minimum of 6-feet of social distance is not achievable. (Over nose and mouth!) For the safety of all volunteers, staff, and players please mask up!
• Do not touch other peoples equipment during the round.
• Verbal congratulations are encouraged rather than high fives, fist bumps, or hugs.
• If you feel sick, do not play. If you start to feel sick during the round, please stop playing and remove yourself from the tournament.
• FDGC inventory will be on site…. facial coverings and a limited # of people will be allowed to look at the discs at one time.
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Thank you for choosing to play in the 2020 Three Rivers Open! A big shout out to our biggest sponsors that make this possible: DreamMakers Automotive, BFGoodrich, RUBES, Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, Summit City Brewerks, PB Sports, and Kroger.

I will shoot out several emails next week with more info. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Hobey-ho,

Brian Wilson
2020 Tournament Director

Great Job FDGC and Brian Wilson! A BIG thanks to all the volunteers, who helped this weekend by conducting another successful TRO! Many hands, made lighter work! Great to see so many club members in ... show more ›

Great Job FDGC and Brian Wilson! A BIG thanks to all the volunteers, who helped this weekend by conducting another successful TRO! Many hands, made lighter work! Great to see so many club members in finding ways to make our courses and tournaments the best they can be! Volunteering: The pay is non-existent, but the benefits are awesome!

Good afternoon everyone, This email is intended to provide you details for the weekend, the draft player’s guide, and updates about the 35th Annual Three Rivers Open presented by DreamMakers Auto ... show more ›

Good afternoon everyone,

This email is intended to provide you details for the weekend, the draft player’s guide, and updates about the 35th Annual Three Rivers Open presented by DreamMakers Automotive.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying as safe as possible. The COVID-19 global pandemic makes planning large disc golf tournaments a fluid situation. That being said, the Fort Disc Golf Club and I are thrilled to be moving forward with 2020 Three Rives Open with safety precautions in place.

Two notes: (a) without these precautions - our local government and the PDGA will not allow us to host the event. Please be mindful that there are many eyes on us and it is critical to follow the guidelines to the best of your ability. (b) Be respectful of others - your views on the precautions may vary greatly.

This email is intended to provide you details for the weekend, the draft player’s guide, and updates about the 2020 Three Rivers Open.

Schedule of Events

· Monday through Thursday: All courses open for practice rounds.

· Friday (8/28): BYOP Flex Start Doubles at Swinney Park (Flex Start from 11:30 AM - 6 PM): https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/TRO35_Flex_Start_Doubles_2020

· Friday (8/28): Early Player Check-In and Player-Pack Pick UP at 11:30AM - 6:00 PM at Swinney Park. All players must check-in prior to the 1st Round on Saturday

· Saturday (8/29): SHOTGUN SATURDAY (1 Round at East and West Swinney)

o 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Player Check-In and Player-Pack Pick-Up

o Round 1 Tee-Off at 9:30 AM (Shotgun Start)

o 1-HR Lunch

o Round 2 Tee-Off at 1:00 PM (Shotgun Start) (Approximate)

· Sunday (8/30): Championship Sunday at Tillman Park

o Tee Times at Tillman Park for all Competitors Based on Division and Score

o Tee Times: 7:30 AM - 2PM

o Check-In 10-Min Prior to Tee Off

o Awards will be provided at the conclusion of each division.

COVID-19 Safety Precautions (As of 7/30/2020)

· Proper face coverings will be required at player check-in. (Coverings over both the nose and mouth will be required.)

· Six (6) feet of social distance will be maintained during check-in. Please have patience - everyone will get their turn.

· PER PDGA GUIDANCE, ALL PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO BRING THEIR OWN FOOD AND DRINK. It will likely be very hot, so please keep this in mind.

· A virtual player’s meeting will be emailed out on 8/27. A player’s meeting will not occur the day of the event. Any clarifications can be asked at player check-in.

· PDGA Live-Scoring will be used for the event. Hole assignments and tee times will be provided digitally. Links those will be provided closer to the event. (No - I won’t move you to a different card). Traditional score pointes will not be on site. If you are unable to determine your starting hole via your phone, a television monitor displaying hole assignments will be available at tournament HQ.

· The Summit City Brewerks Player’s Party has been cancelled this year. Like many small businesses they need our support. Please consider going over during the weekend and getting a growler filled. Show them some love!

· Additional requirements be may be needed and will be provided closer to the event.

Other More Fun Notes:

· Attached is the draft Player’s Guide, which contains pool assignments for Tillman. If there are any questions, please let us know.

· Amateur tees for FA2, FA3, and MA3 at East Swinney will be marked the Saturday before the event.

· If you ordered a supercolor disc, you will be able to pick it up at Check-In.

· We will be working hard the next month to get the courses in tip top shape.

· IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE EVENT, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT I CAN GET SOMEONE IN OFF THE WAITLIST.

Thanks for reading through this long-winded email. There is a lot of information to provide so that everyone can have a safe, fun event. The next email that goes out will be approximately two (2) weeks before the event and will provide any updates.

Hobey-ho,

Brian Wilson

2020 Tournament Director

Today was the PDGA rating update, I wanted to make it clear that we will not move players into a different division based on a rating increase until the NEXT RATING UPDATE AUGUST 9TH. With this July u ... show more ›

Today was the PDGA rating update, I wanted to make it clear that we will not move players into a different division based on a rating increase until the NEXT RATING UPDATE AUGUST 9TH. With this July update we have seen a few players ratings go up which has made them ineligible to play in their desired lower divisions. When we see the August update we will shift players accordingly.