319 Disc Golf
Est. 2017
319 Disc Golf League Information
SCHEDULE
1. The 319 Disc Golf League (319DG) season consists of six to ten rounds per quarter in a calendar year,
for a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 40 rounds per calendar year.
a. Quarters run January through March, April through June, July through September, and
(weather permitting) October through December. This means that there will be between six and
ten one-round events used to calculate league points and PDGA ratings for those rounds played
during each of the four quarters of the calendar year. (NOTE: Ratings can be calculated for
current PDGA members only. However, should a player join the PDGA during league play, their
previous round ratings will be available for viewing after they join.)
2. Dates, times, and courses for each week of 319DG play will be announced no later than the third day
of each month via the 319DG Facebook page.
a. Once published, play will begin at exactly the scheduled and announced time. Any player not
signed up and fully paid for that week by the appointed time will be declared ineligible for that
week’s league play. This is to ensure those who have a limited time for disc golf get to enjoy the
competitive side of the sport without having to devote an entire day to it and without the
obligation to wait on others. In short, players should be on time if they expect to compete.
3. Courses used for 319DG play will vary and may include any of the disc golf courses in and around the
courses located in the 319 area code; however, the courses most likely to be played include: Big Woods,
Deerwood, Exchange, Ghost Town, Tourist Park. Other courses may be included in League play
depending on interest, permission, and League Manager discretion.
FORMAT
4. Each League week will consist of one (1) round of stroke play format using PDGA Rules of Play.
5. Two divisions will be offered during League play: Open and Amateur.
a. Players may sign up for any division they choose prior to playing their first round of the
quarter; however, every effort should be made to ensure fairness to all participants. The League
Manager reserves the right to restrict established, experienced players to the Open division at
their discretion.
(1) The League Manager makes the final determination of the "establishment" and
"experience" of a player. Players who disagree with the League Manager as to their skill
will be given a full refund of their entry fee provided they make their disagreement
known prior to the end of the scheduled player's meeting for the round in question.
b. There must be at least three (3) players to make a division. If less than three players sign up
for one division, divisions will be consolidated into one Open division.
FEES AND PRIZES
6. Entry fees.
a. Open division entry fees are $7.00 per round.
b. Amateur division entry fees are $5.00 per round.
c. Fees are collected weekly and are only required during the week(s) a player participates in
League play.
d. An optional $1.00 closest-to-the-pin (CTP) fee may be collected at the League Manager’s
discretion.
7. Prizes. Divisional prizes are based on the number of league entrants for that week. Approximately 40%
of the entries will be paid out in prizes (at the League Manager's discretion) based on the number of
entries.
a. Open entry fees are distributed thusly:
(1) $.50 per player is collected for the PDGA as League fees;
(2) $.25 per player is collected toward Disc Golf United (DGU) rating fees
(3) $1.25 per player is collected for the League Manager to offset League expenses; and
(4) $5.00 per player is collected for distribution as divisional prizes.
(a) Added cash. $1.00 from each entry in the Amateur division is added to the
Open purse.
b. Amateur entry fees are distributed thusly:
(1) $.50 per player is collected for the PDGA as League fees;
(2) $.25 per player is collected toward Disc Golf United (DGU) rating fees
(3) $1.25 per player is collected for the League Manager to offset League expenses
(4) $1.00 per player is collected to supplement the Open prize fund; and
(5) $2.00 per player is collected for distribution as divisional prizes.
c. Prizes will be awarded in cash to all divisional winners (both Open and Amateur) upon the
completion of each round weekly. Cash prizes will be distributed based on the formula listed in paragraph
7 and rounded up to the nearest whole dollar.
8. 319 DGL Bag Tags. Numbered bag tags may be offered as a benefit for those who support the league.
They are not tallied for points and are purely for fun. Tags can be purchased from the league manager
when obtained at a price set by the League Manager based on cost.
POINTS
9. Each player will receive the inverse number of points for their finish, per week, based on their place
and the number of players.
a. If there are 23 players during a particular week’s League play, 1st place would receive 23
points, 2nd place 22 points, and so on down to1 point for 23rd place.
b. Ties will be given the same number of points. The next higher score will receive the requisite
number of fewer points following the tie(s) based on the number of ties for a particular score.
(1) If three players tie for the 10th best score out of 23 players, the three players tied will
each receive 14 points. The 11th best score would then receive 11 points due to the threeway
tie for the 10th best score.
c. Players who fail to finish or are otherwise disqualified from completing their round during a
week will be given no points.
(1) Quitting with notification. In addition to receiving zero league points, players who
cannot finish their round but notify the TD of their departure will be assigned a “999†in
the PDGA report for that weeks round.
(2) Quitting without notification. In addition to receiving zero league points, players who
fail to finish their round without notifying the TD (e.g. “rage quitâ€) will be assigned an
“888†in the PDGA report for that weeks round.
10. Points will be calculated locally and published on the 319DG page at www.discgolfunited.com no
later than 48 hours upon completion of the weekly round.
11. Points are tallied at the conclusion of the final round of fourth quarter of league play in December.
The players with the most points in both the Open and Amateur divisions at the end of the year will be
crowned the divisional League Champion and awarded trophies to commemorate their achievement.
See below for a more detailed explanation of how payouts work for both divisions in the 319DGL.
319 Disc Golf League Payouts Explained
AMATEUR DIVISION PLAYERS:
Every week winners in the Amateur division (approximately 40% of the
field) are paid out in cash. This is 100% legit per PDGA rules. Only if you
accept cash in a C-tier or above would you have to become a "pro." L-Tiers
(league) payouts are not reported to the PDGA, so you can remain in amateur
status despite getting paid in greenbacks should you shoot low enough to earn
it during a league round.
More importantly, I want you to understand that $1.00 of your entry
goes to supplement the Open division prize fund. This is done for three
reasons:
1) To reward lower scores with higher payouts;
2) To discourage sandbagging; and
3) To encourage people to improve their game and move up.
(It may sound unfair, but when you don’t incentivize playing up, the
second place Amateur could be paid more than the winner of the Open
division...and there could be as much (or more!) as a five-stroke difference
between the two, which roughly translates to a difference of 50 rating
points. That isn't right to me. Better play should be better rewarded, so
that's how I run the league.)
That said, please be aware that after fees and supplements are
deducted, each Amateur Division player is effectively playing for a payout of
$2 per person, per round.
For example, if there are 20 players in the Amateur division, you're
playing for $40. Here’s how it would break down:
$5.00 your entry
- $0.50 PDGA rating fee
- $0.25 DGU hosting fee
- $1.25 League Manager to recoup up-front costs
- $1.00 Open Division prize fund
$2.00 towards Amateur Division payouts
20 players x $2.00/each = $40.00. Payouts of 40% for an Amateur
Division of 20 would break down thusly:
1st: $11.00
2nd: $ 8.00
3rd: $ 6.00
4th: $ 5.00
5th: $ 4.00
6th: $ 3.00
7th: $ 2.00
8th: $ 2.00
There may come a day where the Am winner shoots lower than the Open
winner and there will be somebody who complains about that, but my response
to that will be simply, "Should have played Open."
OPEN DIVISION PLAYERS:
After fees are deducted and supplements are added, each Open Division
player is effectively playing for a payout of $5 per person, per round.
For example, if there are 20 players in the Open Division (and assuming
20 players in the Amateur Division), you're playing for $120. Here’s how it
would break down:
$7.00 your entry
- $0.50 PDGA rating fee
- $0.25 DGU hosting fee
- $1.25 League Manager to recoup up-front costs
$5.00 towards Open Division payouts
20 players x $5.00/each + $20.00 ($1/per Am entry) = $120.00. Payouts
of 40% for an Open Division of 20 would break down thusly:
1st: $35.00
2nd: $24.00
3rd: $18.00
4th: $14.00
5th: $11.00
6th: $ 7.00
7th: $ 6.00
8th: $ 5.00
(Please note that the number of Amateur Division players will affect
the added cash to and the payouts for the Open Division.)
Sorry to be so lengthy, but I want everyone to be clear as to exactly
where your money is going and why when you pay to play in the 319 Disc Golf
League.
Thanks for your support!
SCHEDULE
1. The 319 Disc Golf League (319DG) season consists of six to ten rounds per quarter in a calendar year,
for a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 40 rounds per calendar year.
a. Quarters run January through March, April through June, July through September, and
(weather permitting) October through December. This means that there will be between six and
ten one-round events used to calculate league points and PDGA ratings for those rounds played
during each of the four quarters of the calendar year. (NOTE: Ratings can be calculated for
current PDGA members only. However, should a player join the PDGA during league play, their
previous round ratings will be available for viewing after they join.)
2. Dates, times, and courses for each week of 319DG play will be announced no later than the third day
of each month via the 319DG Facebook page.
a. Once published, play will begin at exactly the scheduled and announced time. Any player not
signed up and fully paid for that week by the appointed time will be declared ineligible for that
week’s league play. This is to ensure those who have a limited time for disc golf get to enjoy the
competitive side of the sport without having to devote an entire day to it and without the
obligation to wait on others. In short, players should be on time if they expect to compete.
3. Courses used for 319DG play will vary and may include any of the disc golf courses in and around the
courses located in the 319 area code; however, the courses most likely to be played include: Big Woods,
Deerwood, Exchange, Ghost Town, Tourist Park. Other courses may be included in League play
depending on interest, permission, and League Manager discretion.
FORMAT
4. Each League week will consist of one (1) round of stroke play format using PDGA Rules of Play.
5. Two divisions will be offered during League play: Open and Amateur.
a. Players may sign up for any division they choose prior to playing their first round of the
quarter; however, every effort should be made to ensure fairness to all participants. The League
Manager reserves the right to restrict established, experienced players to the Open division at
their discretion.
(1) The League Manager makes the final determination of the "establishment" and
"experience" of a player. Players who disagree with the League Manager as to their skill
will be given a full refund of their entry fee provided they make their disagreement
known prior to the end of the scheduled player's meeting for the round in question.
b. There must be at least three (3) players to make a division. If less than three players sign up
for one division, divisions will be consolidated into one Open division.
FEES AND PRIZES
6. Entry fees.
a. Open division entry fees are $7.00 per round.
b. Amateur division entry fees are $5.00 per round.
c. Fees are collected weekly and are only required during the week(s) a player participates in
League play.
d. An optional $1.00 closest-to-the-pin (CTP) fee may be collected at the League Manager’s
discretion.
7. Prizes. Divisional prizes are based on the number of league entrants for that week. Approximately 40%
of the entries will be paid out in prizes (at the League Manager's discretion) based on the number of
entries.
a. Open entry fees are distributed thusly:
(1) $.50 per player is collected for the PDGA as League fees;
(2) $.25 per player is collected toward Disc Golf United (DGU) rating fees
(3) $1.25 per player is collected for the League Manager to offset League expenses; and
(4) $5.00 per player is collected for distribution as divisional prizes.
(a) Added cash. $1.00 from each entry in the Amateur division is added to the
Open purse.
b. Amateur entry fees are distributed thusly:
(1) $.50 per player is collected for the PDGA as League fees;
(2) $.25 per player is collected toward Disc Golf United (DGU) rating fees
(3) $1.25 per player is collected for the League Manager to offset League expenses
(4) $1.00 per player is collected to supplement the Open prize fund; and
(5) $2.00 per player is collected for distribution as divisional prizes.
c. Prizes will be awarded in cash to all divisional winners (both Open and Amateur) upon the
completion of each round weekly. Cash prizes will be distributed based on the formula listed in paragraph
7 and rounded up to the nearest whole dollar.
8. 319 DGL Bag Tags. Numbered bag tags may be offered as a benefit for those who support the league.
They are not tallied for points and are purely for fun. Tags can be purchased from the league manager
when obtained at a price set by the League Manager based on cost.
POINTS
9. Each player will receive the inverse number of points for their finish, per week, based on their place
and the number of players.
a. If there are 23 players during a particular week’s League play, 1st place would receive 23
points, 2nd place 22 points, and so on down to1 point for 23rd place.
b. Ties will be given the same number of points. The next higher score will receive the requisite
number of fewer points following the tie(s) based on the number of ties for a particular score.
(1) If three players tie for the 10th best score out of 23 players, the three players tied will
each receive 14 points. The 11th best score would then receive 11 points due to the threeway
tie for the 10th best score.
c. Players who fail to finish or are otherwise disqualified from completing their round during a
week will be given no points.
(1) Quitting with notification. In addition to receiving zero league points, players who
cannot finish their round but notify the TD of their departure will be assigned a “999†in
the PDGA report for that weeks round.
(2) Quitting without notification. In addition to receiving zero league points, players who
fail to finish their round without notifying the TD (e.g. “rage quitâ€) will be assigned an
“888†in the PDGA report for that weeks round.
10. Points will be calculated locally and published on the 319DG page at www.discgolfunited.com no
later than 48 hours upon completion of the weekly round.
11. Points are tallied at the conclusion of the final round of fourth quarter of league play in December.
The players with the most points in both the Open and Amateur divisions at the end of the year will be
crowned the divisional League Champion and awarded trophies to commemorate their achievement.
See below for a more detailed explanation of how payouts work for both divisions in the 319DGL.
319 Disc Golf League Payouts Explained
AMATEUR DIVISION PLAYERS:
Every week winners in the Amateur division (approximately 40% of the
field) are paid out in cash. This is 100% legit per PDGA rules. Only if you
accept cash in a C-tier or above would you have to become a "pro." L-Tiers
(league) payouts are not reported to the PDGA, so you can remain in amateur
status despite getting paid in greenbacks should you shoot low enough to earn
it during a league round.
More importantly, I want you to understand that $1.00 of your entry
goes to supplement the Open division prize fund. This is done for three
reasons:
1) To reward lower scores with higher payouts;
2) To discourage sandbagging; and
3) To encourage people to improve their game and move up.
(It may sound unfair, but when you don’t incentivize playing up, the
second place Amateur could be paid more than the winner of the Open
division...and there could be as much (or more!) as a five-stroke difference
between the two, which roughly translates to a difference of 50 rating
points. That isn't right to me. Better play should be better rewarded, so
that's how I run the league.)
That said, please be aware that after fees and supplements are
deducted, each Amateur Division player is effectively playing for a payout of
$2 per person, per round.
For example, if there are 20 players in the Amateur division, you're
playing for $40. Here’s how it would break down:
$5.00 your entry
- $0.50 PDGA rating fee
- $0.25 DGU hosting fee
- $1.25 League Manager to recoup up-front costs
- $1.00 Open Division prize fund
$2.00 towards Amateur Division payouts
20 players x $2.00/each = $40.00. Payouts of 40% for an Amateur
Division of 20 would break down thusly:
1st: $11.00
2nd: $ 8.00
3rd: $ 6.00
4th: $ 5.00
5th: $ 4.00
6th: $ 3.00
7th: $ 2.00
8th: $ 2.00
There may come a day where the Am winner shoots lower than the Open
winner and there will be somebody who complains about that, but my response
to that will be simply, "Should have played Open."
OPEN DIVISION PLAYERS:
After fees are deducted and supplements are added, each Open Division
player is effectively playing for a payout of $5 per person, per round.
For example, if there are 20 players in the Open Division (and assuming
20 players in the Amateur Division), you're playing for $120. Here’s how it
would break down:
$7.00 your entry
- $0.50 PDGA rating fee
- $0.25 DGU hosting fee
- $1.25 League Manager to recoup up-front costs
$5.00 towards Open Division payouts
20 players x $5.00/each + $20.00 ($1/per Am entry) = $120.00. Payouts
of 40% for an Open Division of 20 would break down thusly:
1st: $35.00
2nd: $24.00
3rd: $18.00
4th: $14.00
5th: $11.00
6th: $ 7.00
7th: $ 6.00
8th: $ 5.00
(Please note that the number of Amateur Division players will affect
the added cash to and the payouts for the Open Division.)
Sorry to be so lengthy, but I want everyone to be clear as to exactly
where your money is going and why when you pay to play in the 319 Disc Golf
League.
Thanks for your support!
