Chains on the Links XI - Sponsored by Dynamic Discs
PDGA B-tier · Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20, 2024Oct 2024 · Soddy Daisy, TN
Chains on the Links XI - Sponsored by Dynamic Discs
PDGA B-tier
Sat-Sun, October 19-20, 2024
Hosted by CFDC
Winners
J. Franklin
Jody Franklin
MP50
P. Hobson
Philip Hobson
MA1
V. Poole
Victor Poole
MA50
D. Williams
Donna Williams
FA60
T. Hickman
Trevor Hickman
MA3
J. Massengill
Jessi Massengill
FA3
Location
Schedule
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Wed
Oct 168:00pm
First draft tee times posted: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/80065
Tentative tee times per division will be found in the picture section for planning/travel purposes. I should have this available around 8/16.
Please be sure to check as it gets closer as there could be some slight shifts for drops. -
Fri
Oct 1810:30am - 6:00pm
BOTH COURSES OPEN FOR PRACTICE (tentative times)
PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE THIS TIME AS THE COURSE WILL STILL BE PREPPED.10:30am - 6:00pm
EARLY CHECK-IN (Will be in or near parking lot)
PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE THIS TIME AS THE COURSE WILL STILL BE PREPPED. -
Sat
Oct 198:00am - 3:00pm
TEE TIMES - (cards will start in 12 minute intervals)
A POOL - ROCK COURSE
B POOL - LAKE COURSE
Come to the TD tent about 10 minutes before your tee time for a quick meeting and to make sure everyone is present.8:00pm
Second round tee times posted by 8:00pm at latest. Will work on them as soon as all cards are finished with round one. The divisions will hold the same time frames both rounds.
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Sun
Oct 208:00am - 3:00pm
TEE TIMES - (cards will start in 12 minute intervals)
A POOL - LAKE COURSE
B POOL - ROCK COURSE
Come to the TD tent about 10 minutes before your tee time for a quick meeting.
AM PAYOUT will be quickly prepared and handed out 5-20 minutes after your division has finished. YOU MUST pick up your voucher on Sunday. They will not be given out after the event.
Divisions
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| SPON | Sponsorship only | $0 |
| TEES | Tee shirt only | $0 |
| DROP | Drop - waiting for spot to fill | $0 |
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $100 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $100 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | $100 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | $100 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $75 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $75 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $70 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | $70 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $70 |
| FA50 | Women's Am 50+ | $70 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $70 |
| FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | $70 |
| MA65 | Mixed Am 65+ | $70 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $70 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | $70 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $65 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $65 |
| MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | $60 |
| FJ15 | Girls' Junior 15 | $60 |
About this tournament
2 rounds of play
FORMAT:
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Two days
Two courses
Tee times
One round per day
Play one course Saturday, then play the other Sunday
CADDYBOOK
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LOVNBWrh7cbxfd_GE3QwjYOq4abMVIq/view?usp=drive_link
YOUTUBE PLAYERS MEETING
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https://youtu.be/x6ozHxDf1Is
COPIES OF TEE SIGN IMAGES SO YOU PLAN FOR WATER
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11C2IUri7Kl9XH8KTBA1s3qvoZ38HjTEg?usp=drive_link
TEEPAD ASSIGNMENTS:
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There will again be three sets of teepads used to cater to all the divisions. This is shown in the picture section.
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Chains_on_the_Links_XI_2024/pictures/414225#414225
WEEKEND FLEX STARTS
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Friday - Montlake - Gravity Disc Golf http://dgscene.com/MontlakeFriday
Saturday - The Sinks - Russell Disc Golf - http://dgscene.com/SinksFlex
AM PLAYERS PACK:
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COTL stamped disc
COTL shirt (dri-fit)
COTL reusable bag
Gravity Disc Golf Towel
Chick-Fil-A Stadium Cup
Gravity Disc Golf Sticker
Chick-Fil-A Can holder
Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There is a CTP for each division with more than one player.
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
PRO PLAYERS PACK:
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Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
Cash CTP entry: One for each PRO division with more than one player.
Cash CTP entry: At least one cash CTP for all pros combined.
PAYOUT:
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Pro divisions with 8 or more - 40%
Pro divisions with 7 or less - 45%
AM divisions with 8 or more - 45%
AM divisions with 7 or less - 50%
Pro's will receive PayPal.
Am's will receive vouchers to use with the authorized payout vendors on site.
PLAYOFF HOLES IF NEEDED:
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Sudden death playoffs for first place will be played on rock holes 10-15 and repeat if needed. In the event of a playoff, players will use a cart(s) with the official to get to hole 10 and the players cannot return to the cart until the playoff is over.
CADDIES AND SPECTATORS:
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Both are welcome, caddies must follow the same PDGA rules as players.
Golf carts cannot be rented/used on for spectators or caddies.
CARPOOLING:
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Please carpool if at all possible since parking is limited.
PRACTICE DAY INFO:
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Both courses will be setup for practice on Friday 10/18.
FRIDAY CART RENTAL INFO:
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1) Rentals are restricted to those playing the tournament (they will have a list)
2) Carts are available to rent on Friday only at the club house.
3) 3 hour time limit. Anyone over three hours will have their card charged twice.
4) Carts cannot be rented before 10:30am.
5) Carts must have 2 people.
6) Carts cannot be used in the flex start.
7) $14 per person.
I understand everyone wants to rent a cart, and we all want to have a great time. So please use the cart to practice, and return it even if you have it for just an hour or so. Karma goes a long way and this will help more people to rent carts.
SPONSORSHIPS:
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Hole Sponsorships are $40 and other higher tier sponsorships are available. All proceeds go toward tournament expenses and payout. With course fees, players packs items, PDGA fees, basket transportation, gas, supplies and more, it adds up fast. This is not a cheap event so every bit helps out and it all goes back to the event.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, But you will get your sponsor disc(s.)
PDGA RULES FOR B TIER:
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YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT PDGA MEMBERSHIP.
https://www.pdga.com/files/2022_tour_standards_v12.pdf
You can sign up for the tournament without one, but you will need to have a current membership by 10/8. You can sign up or renew with PDGA on 10/1 and will include the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025.
CAPS ON POOLS AND DIVISIONS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Since there are two courses and multiple teepads and new PDGA rules, I will have initial caps on divisions to keep the cards/tees/divisions as balanced as possible. These have been determined by the average amount in each division over the past COTL events. These initial caps will be added before general registration opens and are subject to change.
DIVISION MINIMUMS:
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All divisions must have at least four players by 10/12 to make a division. (women and junior divisions excluded)
MISSED SIGNING UP?:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Get on the waitlist!!! It is only $3 and historically I add many players off the waitlist. I will have info on how this works in the picture section.
Future info:
LUNCH:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Since this is a tee time event, lunch is not provided, but may be available for purchase. More info to come soon.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Two days
Two courses
Tee times
One round per day
Play one course Saturday, then play the other Sunday
CADDYBOOK
--------------------------------------------------------------------
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LOVNBWrh7cbxfd_GE3QwjYOq4abMVIq/view?usp=drive_link
YOUTUBE PLAYERS MEETING
--------------------------------------------------------------------
https://youtu.be/x6ozHxDf1Is
COPIES OF TEE SIGN IMAGES SO YOU PLAN FOR WATER
--------------------------------------------------------------------
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11C2IUri7Kl9XH8KTBA1s3qvoZ38HjTEg?usp=drive_link
TEEPAD ASSIGNMENTS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
There will again be three sets of teepads used to cater to all the divisions. This is shown in the picture section.
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Chains_on_the_Links_XI_2024/pictures/414225#414225
WEEKEND FLEX STARTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday - Montlake - Gravity Disc Golf http://dgscene.com/MontlakeFriday
Saturday - The Sinks - Russell Disc Golf - http://dgscene.com/SinksFlex
AM PLAYERS PACK:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
COTL stamped disc
COTL shirt (dri-fit)
COTL reusable bag
Gravity Disc Golf Towel
Chick-Fil-A Stadium Cup
Gravity Disc Golf Sticker
Chick-Fil-A Can holder
Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There is a CTP for each division with more than one player.
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
PRO PLAYERS PACK:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
Cash CTP entry: One for each PRO division with more than one player.
Cash CTP entry: At least one cash CTP for all pros combined.
PAYOUT:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Pro divisions with 8 or more - 40%
Pro divisions with 7 or less - 45%
AM divisions with 8 or more - 45%
AM divisions with 7 or less - 50%
Pro's will receive PayPal.
Am's will receive vouchers to use with the authorized payout vendors on site.
PLAYOFF HOLES IF NEEDED:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Sudden death playoffs for first place will be played on rock holes 10-15 and repeat if needed. In the event of a playoff, players will use a cart(s) with the official to get to hole 10 and the players cannot return to the cart until the playoff is over.
CADDIES AND SPECTATORS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Both are welcome, caddies must follow the same PDGA rules as players.
Golf carts cannot be rented/used on for spectators or caddies.
CARPOOLING:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please carpool if at all possible since parking is limited.
PRACTICE DAY INFO:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Both courses will be setup for practice on Friday 10/18.
FRIDAY CART RENTAL INFO:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
1) Rentals are restricted to those playing the tournament (they will have a list)
2) Carts are available to rent on Friday only at the club house.
3) 3 hour time limit. Anyone over three hours will have their card charged twice.
4) Carts cannot be rented before 10:30am.
5) Carts must have 2 people.
6) Carts cannot be used in the flex start.
7) $14 per person.
I understand everyone wants to rent a cart, and we all want to have a great time. So please use the cart to practice, and return it even if you have it for just an hour or so. Karma goes a long way and this will help more people to rent carts.
SPONSORSHIPS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Hole Sponsorships are $40 and other higher tier sponsorships are available. All proceeds go toward tournament expenses and payout. With course fees, players packs items, PDGA fees, basket transportation, gas, supplies and more, it adds up fast. This is not a cheap event so every bit helps out and it all goes back to the event.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, But you will get your sponsor disc(s.)
PDGA RULES FOR B TIER:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT PDGA MEMBERSHIP.
https://www.pdga.com/files/2022_tour_standards_v12.pdf
You can sign up for the tournament without one, but you will need to have a current membership by 10/8. You can sign up or renew with PDGA on 10/1 and will include the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025.
CAPS ON POOLS AND DIVISIONS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Since there are two courses and multiple teepads and new PDGA rules, I will have initial caps on divisions to keep the cards/tees/divisions as balanced as possible. These have been determined by the average amount in each division over the past COTL events. These initial caps will be added before general registration opens and are subject to change.
DIVISION MINIMUMS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
All divisions must have at least four players by 10/12 to make a division. (women and junior divisions excluded)
MISSED SIGNING UP?:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Get on the waitlist!!! It is only $3 and historically I add many players off the waitlist. I will have info on how this works in the picture section.
Future info:
LUNCH:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Since this is a tee time event, lunch is not provided, but may be available for purchase. More info to come soon.
Refund policy
Refund policy is listed in the picture section. I use the PDGA guidelines to create this.
Sponsorships and any add-on items are non-refundable. In the event you need to drop and have a sponsorship or add-on items, I will ship those to you at no cost the week after the event.
Signs, sponsor discs, items are ordered early and this effects budgeting for this event, so thank you for understanding.
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Chains_on_the_Links_XI_2024/pictures/414231#414231
Sponsorships and any add-on items are non-refundable. In the event you need to drop and have a sponsorship or add-on items, I will ship those to you at no cost the week after the event.
Signs, sponsor discs, items are ordered early and this effects budgeting for this event, so thank you for understanding.
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Chains_on_the_Links_XI_2024/pictures/414231#414231