Thaw Out, Throw Down: Am Day Presented by Bang A Chain

This is a 1 day, 36 hole B-Tier PDGA sanctioned disc golf tournament. We will play two rounds of 18 holes at R ... more

This is a 1 day, 36 hole B-Tier PDGA sanctioned disc golf tournament. We will play two rounds of 18 holes at Ryans Course at Shelbyville Red Orchard Park.

This event is a PDGA Split Day event.

Saturday will host 72 Am players
Sunday will host 72 Pros

Players can only play 1 day due to the event being under the same sanctioning agreement.

Divisions must have 4 or more players. If not players will be asked to join another division. This excludes Women and jrs.

Additional divisions may be added, please notify a TD to make a request.

Pro side link:
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Thaw_Out_Throw_Down_Pro_Day_Presented_by_Bang_A_Chain_2023

Added Cash: $500 Divided among all Am divisions.

An Email will be sent 48 hours prior to the event. This will serve the virtual players meeting with rules.

Early Bird Registration Opens at 7pm on Dec 2nd. It will be $20.

General Registration Opens Jan 6th at 7pm.

Registration will end March 22nd at 7pm.

Sponsorship tiers:
Tee sign $20 (24)
Name on shirt $25 (6 Max)
Logo and tee sign $50 (10 Max)

They are available by contacting a TD.

Volunteers Will receive a custom event players pack

Ace Pool $5.00 (Optional): If no ace is hit during either round a 50/50 CTP on hole 12 will determine the ace pool winner. 50% to the player and 50% to the 2024 TOTD.

$5 50/50 CTP (Optional)

Waitlist: $5 that will be none refundable. If a player comes off the waitlist it will go to their event balance.

AM Players Pack:
All Ams will receive 2 premium custom from RPM and Lone Star discs, glass mug.

Free water and snacks will be included

Custom Trophies for 1st place in each division.

PDGA Live scoring will be used for this event. Instructions for accessing and using PDGA Live will be in the players email.

Go To pdga.com/score

<PDGA Live Scoring Code> TOTD01

A second scoring method will be needed in additional to PDGA live scoring. PDGA Live/UDisc is the preferred scoring method, but paper scorecards will be available upon request.

1st place ties: A sudden death playoff will occur using holes 1-6,18 loop at Ryans.

All Amateur payouts will be handled by Bang A Chain. 45% from each AM division will receive payout. They will be at the Barrel Room (5min drive) for immediate payout or vouchers will be available for their online store.


Ryans Course Walk Through Videos:

F9: https://youtu.be/7-0JTMsPScc
B9: https://youtu.be/XsKsj0PUhMA

Course info:
Hole # / Par 63/ Distance 8,563 (ft) / OB Rules &Hole Notes:

Hole 1: Par 3. 490. OB in River Long, OB on or over white lines left and right.
Hole 2: Par 4. 688. OB River Left. OB on or over white line on the right. OB on or over white line beyond basket.
Hole 3: Par 4. 472.Peninsula shaped OB: OB on or over white lines Left, Right, and Beyond basket.
Hole 4: Par 3: 445. OB on or over white line Left and Beyond basket.
Hole 5: Par 3. 420. OB on or over white line left. OB in River Right.
Hole 6: Par 4. 543. OB River Left.
Hole 7: Par 3. 313. No OB. Mando Right of tree, proceed to the DZ with a stroke penalty if missed.
Hole 8: Par 3. 371. No OB
Hole 9: Par 3. 304. No OB
Hole 10: Par 3. 362. No OB
Hole 11: Par 4. 538. No OB
Hole 12: Par 3. 279. No OB
Hole 13: Par 4. 648. No OB
Hole 14: Par 3. 334. No OB
Hole 15: Par 3. 338. OB River Right.
Hole 16: Par 4. 554. Mando Right if tree. Proceed to DZ if missed. OB dog park past basket. Small hole about 40 feet right of basket will play as casual relief.
Hole 17: Par 4. 498. OB on or over white line left. OB in Dry Pond: Marked by white line at the pond's edge. OB Beyond basket.
Hole 18: Par 5. 1,006. Proceed to drop zone with one penalty stroke after your drive if you do not cross in bounds or if the disc is surrounded by the dry pond from the tee. OB on or over white lines right and left of fairway. Play regular OB rules if you cross in bounds at anytime, OB if disc lands in dog park. Mando #1 Right of first corner of dog park. Mando #2 Right of second corner of dog park. less