2023 BigFoot Finale Presented by Prodigy Discs

Hello Everyone and Welcome to the 2023 BigFoot Finale! This is the 4th Year of this event and we are excited to cap off the year in Atoka, OK!!

Format
The BigFoot Finale will be run as a 2-round PDGA B-Tier for Ams and Unsanctioned for Pro Divisions Finale Event! 36 total holes. All Rounds will be played at Lost Loksi DGC (Atoka, OK)

UDisc Link to Course
https://udisc.com/courses/lost-loksi-dgc-jEWv


Drone Footage of Course from Shorts
https://youtu.be/q5VGT_X3mkI?si=GRBPQMOxunIrEo5L

Note: Longs mostly are pushed back Approx. 100 ft.

Starting Holes
Pros:
MPO Hole 1
MP40 Hole 2
MP50 Hole 18
FPO Hole 17

Ams: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/76258
We plan to have these starting holes completed and firm by 10pm tonight.
Note: 2nd Round group pairings will shuffle depending on the results of the 1st Round.

Course Rules:
Front 9: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2023_BigFoot_Finale_Presented_by_Prodigy_Discs/pictures/393894#393894
Back 9: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2023_BigFoot_Finale_Presented_by_Prodigy_Discs/pictures/393894#393895


Pros Live Scoring
The pro event will utilize live scoring from UDisc.
The am event will utilize live scoring from PDGA.
Note: For Pro Divisions will will have Paper Scorecards as well as a backup.

Eligibility
This tournament is open to all players. however, the top 3 players from the BigFoot Tour Series will receive a free entry into this event. Link to the 2023 BFTS Standings: https://www.discgolfscene.com/series/36821/2023-bigfoot-tour-series/leaderboards


Player Pack
All Players signed up by 12/8 at Noon will receive a Big Foot Hoodie. Players missing this deadline will receive a second player pack disc.
Am Players will receive a choice of Premium Prodigy Disc from the following list:

A2
A3
M4
PA5
H1v2
H4v2
X2
Archive
Feedback
D1 Air
D2
D6 Air
FX-4
F3
F9
M3
MX-1


Schedule
Check-In: 8:00 am-8:45 am
Round 1: 9:00 am
Lunch = 1.5 Hour Break
Round 2: Approx 1:30 pm (an email will be sent out)


Layouts
Long Tees: Will be played by All Pro Divisions, MA1, MA40, & MA2
Short Tees: Will be played by MA60, MA50, MA3, MA4, FA2, FA3, and MJ15 Divisions


Financial Breakdown

Pros
$5 BigFoot
$5 to Trophy Fee
$40 to Payout

Each Pro Division will feature $250 Added Cash and a Winner Take Most Format! 2nd Place will win $50!

Full Pro Payouts as follows:
Divisions with 3 Players - $370 ($320 to Winner)
Divisions with 4 Players - $410 ($360 to Winner)
Divisions with 5 Players - $450 ($400 to Winner)
Divisions with 6 Players - $490 ($440 to Winner)
Divisions with 7 Players - $530 ($480 to Winner)


Ams
$3 PDGA
$5 BigFoot
$5 to Trophy Fee
$30 to Player pack (Am Player pack value is $55)
$10 to Payout

$500 in Added Merch Payout will be distributed
evenly across all 9 divisions at $55 for each division

Cancellation Policy

OFFICIAL REFUND/CANCELATION POLICY FOR 2023
*If you need to cancel for any event, it MUST be made by email to BigFootDiscs(at)gmail.com. Cancellations more than 10 days in advance from the event will receive a full refund minus a $10 processing and cancellation fee. Cancellations under 8 days from the tournament date will receive a 50% refund minus a $10 processing and cancellation fee. If you fail to contact us to cancel your spot prior to the start of the event, you will forfeit your entry fee for that event. No player’s packages will be given to non-competitors in lieu of entry fees or store credit. While this policy will be in effect for the 2023 season, it may change for specific events.

Weather Cancellation Policy

OFFICIAL WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY
If poor weather/road conditions are present, modifications to the tournament may be taking place, (an example would be eliminating the morning round and playing the afternoon round only). Additionally, if conditions are challenging the event, we will look to reschedule the tournament. In accordance with PDGA Rule 1.07, if rescheduling is impossible and/or players are unable to participate, a full refund will be issued minus player’s package, PDGA, and other associated event fees.

Ultimately player safety is paramount.