Throwdown Hoedown

J. Gary Dropcho    March 6, 2017 at 5:51pm

With no aces in the Throwdown tournament, we decided to donate the $176 ace pot to our Charity Tournament Partner, the Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE). We also raised $510 for EDGE with the EDGE prize package raffle, won by Curtis Spence.
That means the Throwdown Hoedown and Disc Golf Symposium donate at least $676 towards EDGE curricula and programs in Pennsylvania.
Thanks to all who put in for the ace pot and/or the EDGE raffle!

J. Gary Dropcho    March 6, 2017 at 1:17am

Check that last post -- last merch package is for Pin High (Injured Reserves got theirs at awards ceremony).

J. Gary Dropcho    March 6, 2017 at 1:10am

We have merch packages for Team Buhl, Team Pines, TCDGA and Injured Reserves. Let J. Gary know how we can get these to the teams that couldn't stay for the awards ceremony.

J.P. Horvath    March 5, 2017 at 4:30pm

thanks for a great event.

Trevor Murphy    March 5, 2017 at 12:59pm

Hey All, thanks to the PFDS and J Gary and Chas for throwing down an awesome event. Sorry we all had to leave right after. Keep us posted on standings. Thanks again for one of the greatest events of the year. Well done!

J. Gary Dropcho    February 28, 2017 at 7:36pm

Throwdown 2017 Handicap System

An “Ideal” team is made up of one player from each of the following divisions: Woman, Rec <899, Master 40+, Open.
In an effort to keep the handicapping easy and fair we have set the “scratch” team rating at 3600 (Open 970 + Master 930 + Woman 830 + Rec 870 = 3600).

Teams whose roster members’ combined player ratings are below 3600 will have their team score reduced by 90% of the difference between the team’s combined ... more

Throwdown 2017 Handicap System

An “Ideal” team is made up of one player from each of the following divisions: Woman, Rec <899, Master 40+, Open.
In an effort to keep the handicapping easy and fair we have set the “scratch” team rating at 3600 (Open 970 + Master 930 + Woman 830 + Rec 870 = 3600).

Teams whose roster members’ combined player ratings are below 3600 will have their team score reduced by 90% of the difference between the team’s combined rating and the scratch team rating. Teams rated higher than 3600 will have their scores increased by 100% of the difference between their team rating and the scratch rating. One stroke for each seven points will be used for the compression factor.
As an incentive to field an “Ideal” team, one stroke per player will be deducted from the ideal team’s score for Round 1 Singles, and one stoke per pair will be deducted from the ideal team’s score for Round 2 Doubles.
Players who do not have an established PDGA rating will be assigned a rating based on league averages or average score relative to other team members.

Team A Example: Woman = 840, Rec = 765, Master = 895, Open = 945; Team A rating = 3445.
Team A rating is below the scratch, so 3600 – 3445 = 155 handicap. With a seven-point compression, the handicap would be 22 (155/7=22.1).
90% of 22 is 20, so Team A would have 20 strokes deducted from their combined score for the first round and 10 strokes deducted from their combined doubles team scores for the second round. If Team A is also an Ideal team, their handicap would be 24 for the first round and 12 for the second round.

Team B Example: Woman = 935, Rec = 890, Master = 975, Open = 1000; Team B rating = 3800
Team B is above the scratch, so 3600 – 3800 = -200 handicap. With a seven-point compression, the handicap would be 29 (200/7=28.6)
100% of 29 is 29, so Team B would have 29 strokes added to their combined score for the first round and 14 strokes added to their combined doubles team scores for the second round. If Team B is also an Ideal team, their handicap would be reduced to 25 for the first round and 12 for the second round.

Format
Round One: Singles. The board will be sorted randomly by division with no two players from the same team on the same card. Each team’s first round Singles scores will be combined. The accumulated team score will be adjusted by their team handicap.
Round Two: Alternate Drive/Best Shot Doubles. In advance of the second round, teams form themselves into two pairs. Pairs decide which partner will tee off for the team on the first hole and then alternate tee shots for the rest of the round. Best shot format after the drive. Second round grouping will be determined by adjusted first round scores with no two pairs from the same team on the same card. In the instance of ties after the first round, the team with the lower rating will be put on the higher card.
Total: Combined team score of the singles and doubles +/- handicap will determine the Overall winner.

J. Gary Dropcho    February 23, 2017 at 5:52pm

Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available at lunch and dinner meals during the T/H/S weekend. Please comment if any other dietary restrictions/allergies need to be accommodated.

Menus:

Saturday Throwndown Lunch:
Herb Grilled Chx Breast
Roast Potatos
Broc Cheese Soup
Chickpea Veg Blend
Blueberry and Cherry Buckle
Veggie Stuffed Pepper
Salad Bar

Saturday Hoedown Dinner:
Marinated Grilled Pork
Farro w/ Mushrooms and Onions
Sugar Snap Peas
Beets and ... more

Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available at lunch and dinner meals during the T/H/S weekend. Please comment if any other dietary restrictions/allergies need to be accommodated.

Menus:

Saturday Throwndown Lunch:
Herb Grilled Chx Breast
Roast Potatos
Broc Cheese Soup
Chickpea Veg Blend
Blueberry and Cherry Buckle
Veggie Stuffed Pepper
Salad Bar

Saturday Hoedown Dinner:
Marinated Grilled Pork
Farro w/ Mushrooms and Onions
Sugar Snap Peas
Beets and Bleu Cheese Salad
Chocolate Trifle and APPLE PIE!
Veggie Eggplant marinara over zucchini
Salad Bar

Sunday Symposium Lunch:
Baked Potato Bar
w. Toppings
Meat Chili
Veg Chili
Broccoli
Choc Chip Cookie
Salad Bar

J. Gary Dropcho    February 21, 2017 at 2:48pm

Two exciting announcements today about the March 4-5 Throwdown Hoedown and Disc Golf Club Symposium:

1. We've partnered with the Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) as a Charity Tournament Partner! This means that a percentage of the proceeds from the weekend will go toward funding EDGE resources being spent in Pennsylvania schools and recreation programs.
We will be raffling off a cool pile of EDGE merchandise to help us toward a goal of donating $1000 to get disc golf curric ... more

Two exciting announcements today about the March 4-5 Throwdown Hoedown and Disc Golf Club Symposium:

1. We've partnered with the Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) as a Charity Tournament Partner! This means that a percentage of the proceeds from the weekend will go toward funding EDGE resources being spent in Pennsylvania schools and recreation programs.
We will be raffling off a cool pile of EDGE merchandise to help us toward a goal of donating $1000 to get disc golf curriculum in physical education classes.

2. We have room for ONE more 4-person team to play in the Throwdown tournament on Saturday March 4. First team to get registered on the waitlist will get in.

Earl Frazier    February 20, 2017 at 11:18am

Will glow disc's be provided for the Glow round?

Rebecca Shelton    February 15, 2017 at 1:50am

I'm sorry, but I will not be able to make this tournament. Could you please take me off the registered players list? Thank you so much

J. Gary Dropcho    February 10, 2017 at 8:28pm

Super excited to announce that North Country Brewing Company will be the official brew sponsor of the Throwdown Hoedown AND the 2017 Ironwood Open!
Check them out at the brewery in Slippery Rock, The Harmony Inn, your local pub or distributor.

J. Gary Dropcho    February 10, 2017 at 1:14am

Camp Kon-O-Kwee 24-Hole Disc Golf Course Ground Rules
String/Rope supercedes painted line if overlapped.
1. OB: On or over paved path to right and behind basket.
A. OB: inside fenced courts to right of fairway; on or over road entire left side of hole.
2. OB: On or under building; on or over road to left and behind basket.
3. OB: On or over road entire right side of hole.
4. OB: On or over road entire left side of hole.
5. OB: On or over road entire left side of fairway and behind ... more

Camp Kon-O-Kwee 24-Hole Disc Golf Course Ground Rules
String/Rope supercedes painted line if overlapped.
1. OB: On or over paved path to right and behind basket.
A. OB: inside fenced courts to right of fairway; on or over road entire left side of hole.
2. OB: On or under building; on or over road to left and behind basket.
3. OB: On or over road entire right side of hole.
4. OB: On or over road entire left side of hole.
5. OB: On or over road entire left side of fairway and behind basket.
6. None.
7. OB: On or under any building.
8. OB: In or over drainage ditch entire left side of hole.
9. OB: In parking lot to left of basket.
10. OB: On or over road entire left side of hole.
11. OB: On or over gravel road entire right side of hole.
12. OB: Basket on island surrounded by paved paths in middle and left side of fairway, gravel road right side of fairway, and creek behind basket. Tee shot that does not come to rest on island green takes OB penalty and throws from Drop Zone.
B. OB: In pond; inside fenced retention pond; on/under buildings. Tee shot coming to rest OB takes penalty and throws from Drop Zone. No pavement or docks are OB.
13. OB: On/over paved path and gravel road to left and behind basket. Asphalt path in fairway NOT OB.
C. None.
D. OB: On or under building and its concrete porch.
14. OB: On gravel road in front of basket; on/over paved path behind basket. Asphalt path in fairway NOT OB.
E. OB: On paved walking path; inside fenced pool area; in/on/under building.
F. OB: On or over paved walking path.
15. OB: On or over parking lot, paved walking path and road to right of fairway and behind basket.
16. OB: On gravel and paved roads to right and in front of tee; on or over paved walking path entire left side of hole.
17. OB: On or over paved walking path entire left side of fairway and behind basket.
18. OB: On, under or over paved walking path and bridge to left of basket.

J. Gary Dropcho    February 9, 2017 at 8:15pm

Excited to welcome Pure Edge Performance Training as a sponsor of 2017 Throwdown. I've been working out with Justin Shal and the trainers at Pure Edge for over a year, and I had my best competitive DG season for quite a while in 2016, due in part to the sport-specific fitness I gained at Pure Edge.

Earl Frazier    February 6, 2017 at 3:15pm

Will the course be open for play on Friday before the event?

J. Gary Dropcho    February 6, 2017 at 2:57am

Address for Camp Kon-O-Kwee: 126 Nagel Road, Fombell, PA 16123

Luke Shelton    February 1, 2017 at 7:30pm

J Gary - I tried to sign up today and it will not let me . It says my team is full (TCDGA).

J. Gary Dropcho    February 1, 2017 at 6:05pm

Course map and scorecard in Pictures tab of this event page

J. Gary Dropcho    January 27, 2017 at 7:47pm

THANK YOU to Innova Disc Golf for their sponsorship of the 2017 Throwdown Hoedown and Disc Golf Club Symposium! Innova is donating over $1000 worth of player pkg items, prizes and other goodies for participants of the Throwdown Hoedown and Disc Golf Club Symposium.

J. Gary Dropcho    January 27, 2017 at 7:45pm

Thanks and welcome back to Nite Ize, who is sponsoring Night Flight disc golf at the Hoedown on Saturday March 4!
Check out all the cool stuff Nite Ize has, from Flashlight discs to gear ties: https://www.facebook.com/NiteIze/

Mike Gastin    January 22, 2017 at 10:27pm

J Gary I tried to sign up today and it will not let me . It says my team is full