BIG BUCK CLASSIC presented by CARPE Disc Golf
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Lake Pittsfield in Pittsfield, IllinoisB-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament
Added cash $4,000
Staff
About this tournament
The annual BIG BUCK CLASSIC presented by CARPE Disc Golf keeps growing and so does the cash. This year it will a 1-day, 2-round B Tier with $4,000 added cash already in the purse!! With a full field, the Pro purse will be over $13K!! Thank you to the following for the initial $4K: Sprague's Kinderhook Lodge, William Watson Hotel, Harpole's Heartland Lodge, Blue Creek Resort, Green Acres Hotel, Monroe Street Suites, Cherry's Guest House, Arrowhead Farmhouse, Bradshaw Lodge, Buckeye Creek Outfitters, SD Places, Fosco Farmhouse, Hadley Creek Outfitters, JK Ranches, and Hell Hollow.
You will play 2 rounds, 1 at the original course, Vulture Pines, and 1 round at the new course on the other side of the lake, Whitetail Oaks. The popular "stadium style" CTP throw-off will happen after the second round at Tournament Central with the tournament field watching! The Pros and AMs will have separate CTP pots and will be throwing at different basket distances.
Birdie pot --- We will randomly select a certain number of holes (based on division), all players that birdie those specific holes, regardless of overall score, will split the pot.
Ace pot, Birdie pot and CTP are all available during registration or during check-in on tournament day.
AM player pack:
Disc Golf Hoodie from Paragon Disc Golf
Premium Disc
Max Wax mini
Snacks
and more!
There will be lunch available for purchase on-site at Tournament Central.
PRO payouts will be via Paypal and AM payouts will be handled by Carpe Disc Golf in vouchers. They can be redeemed on-site at the Carpe shop or online after the event closes. All awards and payouts will happen during the players party Saturday following round 2.
We will be hosting a players party on Saturday evening at the Bowler's Universe in Pittsfield. This event will feature FREE bowling, FREE dinner, and a Flymart featuring Gateway Disc Sports, Paragon, and more. Vender/Booth spaces are available. Contact [email redacted] to request a booth at the event. The Player's Party is sponsored by the Quincy Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
A division must have 3 players registered to be held. If two or fewer players are signed up in a division, we will work with you to be moved to another division as appropriate.
All cancellation and refund requests will be handled per PDGA guidelines.
You will play 2 rounds, 1 at the original course, Vulture Pines, and 1 round at the new course on the other side of the lake, Whitetail Oaks. The popular "stadium style" CTP throw-off will happen after the second round at Tournament Central with the tournament field watching! The Pros and AMs will have separate CTP pots and will be throwing at different basket distances.
Birdie pot --- We will randomly select a certain number of holes (based on division), all players that birdie those specific holes, regardless of overall score, will split the pot.
Ace pot, Birdie pot and CTP are all available during registration or during check-in on tournament day.
AM player pack:
Disc Golf Hoodie from Paragon Disc Golf
Premium Disc
Max Wax mini
Snacks
and more!
There will be lunch available for purchase on-site at Tournament Central.
PRO payouts will be via Paypal and AM payouts will be handled by Carpe Disc Golf in vouchers. They can be redeemed on-site at the Carpe shop or online after the event closes. All awards and payouts will happen during the players party Saturday following round 2.
We will be hosting a players party on Saturday evening at the Bowler's Universe in Pittsfield. This event will feature FREE bowling, FREE dinner, and a Flymart featuring Gateway Disc Sports, Paragon, and more. Vender/Booth spaces are available. Contact [email redacted] to request a booth at the event. The Player's Party is sponsored by the Quincy Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
A division must have 3 players registered to be held. If two or fewer players are signed up in a division, we will work with you to be moved to another division as appropriate.
All cancellation and refund requests will be handled per PDGA guidelines.
Refund policy
Carpe Disc Golf is responsible for all refunds/cancellations and will be handled per PDGA guidelines:
Withdraw before September 28th and receive full refund less $10 handling fee.
Withdraw Sep 29th-Oct 13th will receive a full refund, less $10 handling fee, provided their spot is filled from the waitlist. If not filled from the waitlist, you will receive either a 50% cash refund or your players pack.
Withdraw Oct 14th-Oct 27th will receive a full refund, less $10 handling fee, provided their spot is filled from the waitlist. If the spot is not filled from the waitlist, you will receive either a 25% cash refund or your players pack.
All waitlisted players than do not make it into the event will receive a full refund.
Please refer to Competition Manual 1.03 or email Carpe DG with questions.
Withdraw before September 28th and receive full refund less $10 handling fee.
Withdraw Sep 29th-Oct 13th will receive a full refund, less $10 handling fee, provided their spot is filled from the waitlist. If not filled from the waitlist, you will receive either a 50% cash refund or your players pack.
Withdraw Oct 14th-Oct 27th will receive a full refund, less $10 handling fee, provided their spot is filled from the waitlist. If the spot is not filled from the waitlist, you will receive either a 25% cash refund or your players pack.
All waitlisted players than do not make it into the event will receive a full refund.
Please refer to Competition Manual 1.03 or email Carpe DG with questions.
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