El Capitan Classic 2023 at Fahrens Park

Merced Disc Golf Club
is proud to present the
2023 El Capitan Classic. This will be a one-day, two-round C-Tier event, consisting of 21 holes each round.

CADDY BOOK LINK - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p2LwYdvk7_lIFXLEyjO8CBnRuuSNAccf/view?usp=drive_link

WE HAVE BRAND NEW TEE PADS
On the entire front nine of the course and this includes tournament tees so be ready for an amazing layout

This event alongside the Merced Meltdown & The Widowmaker at Fahrens Park, will be raising funds to install TEE PADS for the back nine holes as well as other upgrades as funds allow for the Fahrens Disc Golf Park in Merced, California. Fahrens Park has been in operation for over 20 years and has been a technical and beautiful place to play and visit. It has been the responsibility of the MCDGC in partnership with the City of Merced to keep up the DG park and the club intends to create some exciting improvements for everyone to experience!

So please come out and help celebrate our city, rejuvenate our park, help out our club, score some amazing swag, and help grow the sport!

Water stations will be located at multiple locations across the course along with shade structures on exposed holes on the back 9.

2 CTP Holes on the course (Both in First Round, Different Holes)

On-Site Ace Pot so come prepared!

Lunch is available to pre-order and can be picked up at Tournaments Central on the day of the event.

Local Restaurants in the area are (Del Taco, Panda Express, McDonalds, Coconut Cafe, Applebees, and Sizzler)

Following the final round, there will be a Raffle for some amazing prizes, a Ring of Fire Throw-down, and a CTP shootout before the awards: if the Ace Pot is not hit the ace pot will be split and 50% will go to the end of the tournament CTP Shootout/ the other 50% will be donated to the club for Tee Pads!

We are accepting (New/unused) donated items at check-in for the raffle in exchange for tickets. Discs will get you 3 tickets each, towels and other small items 2 tickets each, small bags 5 tickets and large bags 10 tickets each, baskets and larger 30+ tickets each depending on the value/quality - if interested in an early donation please email [email redacted]

AM Players' packs will consist of Tournament Stamped Disc, Club Logo Tee Box Sox, and other exciting items.

Trophies will be given for First, Second, and Third Place for each division if applicable.

Pro Payout through Paypal.

AM Payout for AM40, AM50, AM60, AM1, and AM2 will be through OTB Discs and sent VIA email a few days after the event.
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~Use of Limited Exceptions~
Our team will ensure that the use of limited exceptions (hole sponsorships & volunteers) meets the criteria and intent established by 1.02 in the PDGA competition manual. The number of players gaining entry into the event using these exceptions will not exceed 33% of the field.
>https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/102

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OTB DISCS, IDIO SHOES, & TEEBOXSOX FOR THEIR KIND DONATIONS FOR OUR UPCOMING RAFFLE

RAFFLE ITEMS
Remember proceeds are going to the course so please come out and help us raise money so that we all have an amazing place to play!

THE GRAND PRIZE
1 - DGA MACH SHIFT BASKET!!!

1 COUPON FOR FREE IDIO SHOES (EXCLUDES NATE SEXTON SYNCHRONY AND WINNER/USER MUST PAY TAXES AND SHIPPING)

1 MERCED 2023 CVS DGA DISC SIGNED AT OTB OPEN BY MORE THAN 20 TOP-TIER PROFESSIONAL DISC GOLFERS INCLUDING CHAMPIONS EMERSON KEITH AND PAIGE PEIRCE, ALONG WITH GANNON BUHR, COREY ELLIS, ISAAC ROBINSON, ALDEN HARRIS, GAVIN BABCOCK, CHANDLER KRAMER, ROBERT BURRIDGE, JAMES CONRAD, NATE SEXTON, GARRET GURTHIE, SIMON LIZOTTE, CHRIS CLEMMONS, KAT MERCH, JENNIFER ALLEN, SAI ANANDA, JADEN RYE, LEAH TSINAJINNIE AND MORE!

LOTS OF BRAND-NEW DISCS FROM OTB DISCS AND SIERRA DISC GOLF
HATS FROM OTB, IDIO, MDGC
TONS OF TEE BOX SOX
LOTS OF BRAND-NEW DISCS
DYED DISCS FROM BEACH PARTY DG
CLOTHING APPAREL
PATCHES (RUBBERIZED AND FABRIC)
LANYARDS
DRINK KOOZIES
STICKERS
PERMANENT MARKERS
MINI GOLF PENCILS
AND SO MUCH MORE!!

Please keep checking back in as there is more information to come!

Merced County Disc Golf Club is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.

Sponsorship Fees and Tee Pad Donations will not be refunded but are transferable upon request.

Partial refunds will be given per PDGA requirements (section 1.03, see details below).
https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103

A $5 fee will be charged to all players who withdraw in addition to the percentages below. Please request refunds via the link in your registration email, the withdraw button on the Players tab for the tournament, or via email to the TD contact email ([email redacted]). Refunds requested via the disc golf scene comments will not be honored.

A. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event before June 15 (30 days prior to the event) will receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee.
B. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event between June 15 and July 1 (15 to 29 days prior to registration closing) will receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee minus a $5 handling fee ONLY if their spot in the tournament is filled by a player who is on the waitlist at the time of the withdrawal request. If the player’s spot is NOT filled, there will be a 50% monetary refund.
C. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event after July 2 (14 days prior) will receive a 100% monetary refund minus a $5 handling fee ONLY if their spot in the tournament is filled by a player who is on the waitlist at the time of the withdrawal request. If the player’s spot is NOT filled there will be a 25% monetary refund.
D. Players who do NOT officially request to withdraw from a registered spot playing in the event prior to July 12 (when registration closes) forfeit their entry fee and do NOT receive a refund or player’s pack.