The G.C.D.G.C. presents the 41st Victoria Open - a H.O.T.T. Tour Qualifier powered by OneStar & Mint

The Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club is honored to host the 41st VICTORIA OPEN! PDGA A-TIER & a HOTT Tour Qualifier and DGPT REGIONAL QUALIFIER!!!
This event will be powered by MINT Disc with partnership from ONESTAR Disc Golf! At least $3,000 added cash (working on more)! Players Diner Party, Comedy Show, Vendor Village and plenty of side games going on all weekend!

HOTT Points / Qualifier: This event awards HOTT points based on your performance! You can learn more here https://www.hottdiscgolf.com/

The 41st Victoria Open will be a DGPT REGIONAL QUALIFIER!!
Vic Open will be giving away 2 MPO spots and 2 FPO spots.
V.O. will award up to two (2) FPO and up to two (2) MPO spots for DGPT Texas States, Spots are awarded to the winner and runner-up. If winners in regional qualifiers already have entry into the DGPT event, qualification passes to the player with the next best finish in the division.


This event will be played on beautiful Riverside DGC, Fox's Bend DGC and Patriot Park DGC: 3 rounds over 3 days on TEE TIMES.

HEADQUATERS: Boulevard Lions Club Pavilion, Victoria, TX 77901 (Across from hole 5 Riverside and The Texas Zoo)

SPONSORED BY: Mint Discs, OneStar Disc Golf, Gorilla Discs, Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club, Pure'd Disc Golf, Bogey Free Club, Compadres Design, LoneStar Hardware & Paint, A-B-C Bail Bonds, PAR 54, On-Deck Disc Golf, The Fly Zone, HAPPY WITH PAR, 956 Club, E.D.G.E. (Educational Disc Golf Experience), Explore Victoria, E&A Sport Sacs, The Texas zoo, Grass Choppers, Reliable Residential Services by DESPAIN, Gophers Disc Golf Club, Cowboy Fellowship and by your business, company and/or your player sponsorship. (ASK US HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR)

PLAYER SPONSORS: Clayton Mitte, Jeremy Mount, Travis Guillen, Craig Fraser, MJ Cooper, Toby Clarkson, Amanda Clarkson, Paul Reinermann, Andrew Cuzco, Howard Jones, Marshall Frazier, Jay Yeti Reading, Justin Moore, Jeffrey Powell, Brett Barker, Leo De La Rosa, Ben Blount, Richard Taylor, Michael Herrera, Austin McNabb, Armando Marroquin, Weslee Hale, Christian Goddard, FISH 20764, Windell Durant, Jorge Rangel, Chris Harris, Matt Barbo, Michael Woodard, Renet Woodard, Seth Culver, Derek Damore, Mark Esparza, Edward Perry, Jacob Barboza, Kevin Pfullmann, Sterling Kocian, Joshua Rippie,Brad Richards, Anthony Leija, Julian Pizana Matteo Turner, Renet Woodard, Ronald Savage, Travis Saldaña, Rob Hand, Kevin Kunkel, Matt Villa, Chris Miller, Alex Rocha, Jesus Valero!!!

Player Sponsors get EARLY ENTRY INTO EVENT, Access to VIP Lounge with complementary snack's, drinks, beverages; VIP seating to player dinner and comedy show. Tee Sign with name & PDGA #, Sponsor Player Pack w/ Limited Edition commemorative Disc , recognition on Social media, event page and course map) limited to (30). Proceeds will go towards expenses of the event.

FEE BREAKDOWN:
PDGA Per player fee - $4
Green Fee's - $3 (Toilets, Pavilion, course rentals, etc)
Edge Donation - $1 (Mint Disc will match!)
HOTT Tour Finale Fund - $1 (split between AM's & PRO division)

1.01.B To compete in a B-Tier or above, players must be current members.

All Divisions offered - At least (3) to make a division and compete for added cash.

Concerning Underserved Demographics:
To foster the growth of the sport, The 41st Vic Open offers early registration and holds spots for Female-Only Divisions, Junior Divisions, Senior (age 50 and older) divisions for a set duration of registration. These caps and spots will be lifted on Friday 2-02-24 @ 6pm to accommodate other players, popular divisions and waitlist.

TROPHIES: Trophies to winners of divisions with at least (3) players.
(in the case of ties, players may play-off, CTP or staff will assist with a random drawing to determine trophy recipients. WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDERING EXTRA TROPHIES).

Pools are subject to change and may be adjusted as divisions populate.
Caps may be lifted and adjusted at TD's discretion.
Waitlist will be by division so please get on the waitlist if your div is full.
(JR Field Only Plays Sat & Sun; D POOL)

POOLS:
A - All pro Divisions
B - MA1,MA40,MA50,MA55,MA60,MA65,MA70
C - MA2,MA3,MA4,FA1,FA2,FA3,FA4
D - All JR Divisions

COURSE Assignments:
A - PATIROIT / FOX BEND / RIVERSIDE Start Hole #6 (BLUE 2,3,4,5,6,8,11,14,15,18)
Tee off Order (MP70, MP60, MP50, FP50,FP40, MP40, FPO, MPO)

B - RIVERSIDE Start Hole #6 (BLUE 2,3,4,5,6,8,11,14,15,18) / PATRIOT / FOXBEND
Tee off Order (MA70, MA65, MA60, MA55, MA50, MA40, MA1)

C - FOX BEND / RIVERSIDE Start Hole #6 (RED 2,3,4,5,6,8,11,14,15,18) / PATRIOT
*Tee off Order (MA4, MA3, MA2, FA4, FA3, FA2, FA1)

D - Riverside Shorts, LIL FOX BEND

ROAD CLOSURES:
In efforts to reduce the amount of vehicles driving through the courses during the tournament we obtained permits to block some roads to the public!
-The Main roads into the courses and Head Quarters will not be effected

- FOX BEND - The one way road to FOX' Bend will be closed and locked! Please enter the back way by Riverside 12-13 by the restrooms.

- Riverside - The one way road that drives by 7-11 will be closed during open play.

FORMAT:
FRI: ROUND 1 on TEE TIMES
SAT: ROUND 2 on TEE TIMES
SUN: ROUND 3 on TEE TIMES
PDGA 1.05 - It is the sole responsibility of the player to know the course rules, be at their starting hole, and be ready to play in time for the start of their round.

CHECK IN: All Players, All Divisions will need to CHECK IN at Head Quarters (HQ) at some point during the weekend (only once). You will be assigned a tee time each day and view it here: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/75881

LODGING:
HOST HOTELS:
Hampton Inn - $89+tax
Comfort Inn & Suites - $83+tax (pets allowed for an add’l $15 per pet per day)
Super 8 Victoria North - $60+tax (single) and $65+tax (Double)
(Please call hotel direct and mention Victoria Open for rate)

CAMPING: (Thursday - Sunday)
The Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club obtained a camping permit for event participants therefore the ability to camp at riverside park DGC is a perk provided by the City and the Parks & Recreation at no charge. Please note the permit is primitive Tent camping so no water or electrical hook ups are available. We will leave Lions Club pavilion unlocked at night for water and place to hang for campers!

RV:
Due to limited space in the parking lot of HQ area we ask that R.V's utilize the Victoria RV Park (River Park) @ 2001 N Vine St, Victoria, TX 77901 (COST $12) with water & electric or you can utilize the parking lot @ Rosebud stadium however no water or electrical available. (Only Authorized tournament staff RV's will be allowed at HQ)

Please Note: RV Spaces are available for online reservation. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Check in time is 3:00pm. Check out time is 2:00pm at the end of your reservation. To reserve, please visit CivicRec: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/victoria-tx/catalog

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY:
10am: Round 1 Tee Times start

SATURDAY:
9am: Round 2 Tee Times start

5pm - Vendor Village / Player Party
6pm - Player Dinner
6:30pm - Comedy Show, Raffle, Live Music

SUNDAY:
9am: Round 3 Tee Times Start

Ties:
All 1st place ties will be settled by playoff, a Riverside loop of hole 6,7,11,12 in that order

GENERAL RULES:
All PDGA Rules will be followed to promote fair play for all disc golfers. If any point in dispute is not covered by the rules, the decision is made in accordance with fairness.

The TWO-meter rule IS NOT IN EFFECT!

OUT of BOUNDS (806.02 Out-of-Bounds): Roads, Parking Lots, River, Lake, “Pylons and Beyond” if not marked. Painted Lines, Flags, stakes.

(806.02 Out-of-Bounds) C: A disc that cannot be found is considered to be out-of-bounds if there is compelling evidence that the disc came to rest within an out-of-bounds area. In the absence of such evidence, the disc is considered lost and play proceeds according to 805.03.

805.03 Lost DISC: (3) minutes to locate (everyone must HELP! ), if determined lost proceed to previous lie w/ one stroke penalty.

804.01 Mandatory Routes: A mandatory route restricts the path the disc may take in the process of playing a hole.
The restricted plane is a vertical plane marked by one or more objects or other markers which define the edges of the space.
If part of a thrown disc clearly enters into a restricted space plane, the player receives one penalty throw. The lie for the next throw is the drop zone for that mandatory. If no drop zone has been designated, the lie for the next throw is the previous lie.
If the thrown disc is released on the other side of the restricted plane compared to the rear edge of the marker disc, the player has missed the mandatory. The next lie and penalty are the same as 804.01.C.

Use provisional throws when necessary to save time!

Digital Scoring: Please use Virtual Score Card @ PDGA.com/score code: VO41

808 Scoring
A. Each player must keep an independent scorecard recording scores after each hole for the entire group. A player who refuses to keep score may be subject to disqualification.
B. Players may delegate scorekeeping duties only to their designated caddie.
C. After each hole has been completed, each player records the score for every player in the group in a manner that makes each score clear to every player in the group. Any warnings or penalty throws are to be noted along with the score for the hole.
D. The score for a player on a hole is the total number of throws, including penalty throws. The total score for the round is the sum of all hole scores, plus any additional penalty throws. The use of anything other than a number as a score (including the lack of a score) is subject to penalty as described in 808.G.2.
E. If there is disagreement about the score a player reports, the group reviews the hole and attempts to arrive at the correct score. If the group cannot reach consensus on the player's score, they seek the help of an Official or the Director as soon as is practical. If all players in the group agree that a score is incorrect, the score may be corrected before the scorecard is submitted.
F. All players are responsible for reconciling and submitting their copy of the scorecard within 30 minutes of when their group finishes their round. A player who has not submitted their scorecard on time receives two penalty throws.
G. After the scorecard has been submitted, the total score as recorded is final, except for the following circumstances:

PDGA.com/live for following or watching anywhere!
Rule 808 Scoring must be followed without exception.
There will also be a paper cards available at HQ for back up purposes.

RIVERSIDE Hole Specific Rules:
(TEE TIMES at Riverside will start on Hole #6)

● Hole 7 – ISLAND –MARKED BY LINE; OB is Marked. Throw from Drop Zone if Tee
Shot lands OB. Subsequent shots thrown OB should be marked where
disc was last in bounds.

● Hole 10 – Every Division plays 10 short (349ft)

● Hole 11 – OB - Pavilion Surrounded by fence, Parking Lot (MARKED)

● Hole 12 – ISLAND –MARKED BY LINE; OB is Marked. Throw from Drop Zone if Tee
Shot lands OB. Subsequent shots thrown OB should be marked where
disc was last in bounds.

All other holes follow general rules and PDGA rules.


FOX BEND Hole Specific Rules:

Hole 7: MANDATORY (2)! First Mando Right of marked Tree, if missed RE-TEE,
2nd Mando Right of Marked Tree fairway, if missed proceed to Drop Zone (DZ)

Hole 8: 806.02 Out-of-Bounds (H) - Take 2 meters from River Edge

HOLE 10: MANDATORY left of marked Tree; Use Drop Zone (DZ) if missed.

HOLE 11: HAZARD (806.05) Lake in front of Basket; Play disc as it lies with (1) Stroke penalty if complete surrounded by hazard.

HOLE 12: 806.02 Out-of-Bounds (H) - Take 2 meters from River Edge

HOLE 13: MANDATORY Right of marked Tree; Use Drop Zone (DZ) if missed.
O.B. right of Fairway, marked by paint & white stakes. Big Drop off BE CAREFUL!

HOLE 16: MANDATORY left of marked Tree; Use Drop Zone (DZ) if missed.

HOLE 18: MANDATORY (Double) marked Tree; Use Drop Zone (DZ) if missed.

All other holes follow general rules and PDGA rules.

Tour standards : https://www.pdga.com/pdga-documents/tour-documents/pdga-tour-standards
Texas disc golf schedule : http://www.texasdiscgolfschedule.com/

We are currently working diligently to get all the details up for the event including assignments, schedules and etc.. please check this page and fakebook event page regularly for updates

Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club is responsible for all refunds/cancellations. PDGA 1.03 will be strictly followed! $10 admin fee will be charged to withdrawals.

Current Status: 1.03 Withdrawals and Refunds
E. Players who officially request to withdraw from an event within 14 days of the start of the event and prior to the event’s published closure of registration and waitlist replacements (within one week is recommended) will receive a 100% monetary refund minus up to a $10 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, the TD has the choice to provide either a 25% monetary refund or just the player’s pack they would have received if they had attended (minus the cost of shipping). In the case of a player in a Pro division for an event without a Pro player pack worth at least 25% of the Entry Fee, the TD will provide the 25% monetary refund.

F. Players who request withdrawal within 48 hours of the start of play, or who request withdrawal after the published close of registration and the published end of waitlist replacements, are not entitled to a refund. If a TD fills a player’s spot with a player on the waitlist at the time of withdrawal after the published close of registration and the published end of waitlist replacements, but more than 48 hours prior to the start of play, that player must receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee.

https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103