2024 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships Presented by Discraft

Spots should NOT be reserved for later tiers. I have seen posts from people who have qualified for this event and they are not allowed to register since their registration window has passed. This is t ... show more ›

Spots should NOT be reserved for later tiers. I have seen posts from people who have qualified for this event and they are not allowed to register since their registration window has passed. This is the PDGA Amateur World Championships! For players to get invited in the earlier tiers they need to show excellence on the course and its wrong to make them wait so that later tiers have a better chance to get in. It is not in the spirit of competitive disc golf. I’m sure this opinion will be unpopular, but remember, this is one of two amateur majors per year. Majors need to be selective to set themselves apart from a typical A-Tier. Sure, there are some problems with the system (or any system) but majors give players a target to strive for and work towards to be able to register before other players who have not yet reached that target. I know full well the disappointment of not getting into a major, but that disappointment can be seen as fuel for improvement or as barrier to entry. I realize the entire process is outlined in the registration schedule pdf, I simply disagree with it, why stop T1 or T2 players from registering after only a week? Regardless, I do really appreciate the PDGA and tournament staff, I know everyone puts in a lot of effort and I have nothing but love for everyone involved.