Savannah Harbor PDGA Handicap League

SEASON ONE 7 weeks (best 5 weeks count) - BLUE TEES OVERVIEW The Savannah Harbor PDGA Handicap League is a weekly league that allows players of all skill levels to be competitive. Scores are adjusted based on individual player handicaps. Handicaps are determined over time based on previous week scores. Players receive points each week based on their finishing position. Anyone can win!! HOW DO I ENTER? First-time players may register in person before the start of any Saturday leagu ...
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SEASON ONE

7 weeks (best 5 weeks count) - BLUE TEES

OVERVIEW

The Savannah Harbor PDGA Handicap League is a weekly league that allows players of all skill levels to be competitive. Scores are adjusted based on individual player handicaps. Handicaps are determined over time based on previous week scores. Players receive points each week based on their finishing position. Anyone can win!!

HOW DO I ENTER?

First-time players may register in person before the start of any Saturday league event throughout the season. New players will be provided a starting zero handicap that will adjust over time to their actual league handicap. All players are always eligible for scratch score payout, handicap payouts, and ace pots.

Entry fee per round: $10
Ace fund buy-in: $2
Cash CTP buy-in: $3

WHERE DO I PARK?

Park near hole 1 of the disc golf course. Head towards the Westin on Hutchinson Island, make the left towards the course once your next to the Convention Center. Make the left onto the racetrack itself then the right towards parking. Use the Google Maps pin below as a guide.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xmscAVXGsfjgwey96

HOW DO I ESTABLISH A HANDICAP AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

Handicaps are determined by averaging the BEST THREE SCORES from the player's LAST FOUR ROUNDS. If a player has not played at least 3 rounds, they will be given a zero (par) handicap to start. As the player completes league rounds, their actual scores will start to replace the starting zero handicap scores.

Example: If a player shows up for the first time, their handicap is 0

0 + 0 + 0 = 0
0/3 = Handicap 0

If they shoot +5, that score will replace one of their "starting zero" handicaps:

0 + 0 + 5 = 5
5/3 = Handicap 1.6

On their second round, they shoot +10. This replaces their second score:

0 + 5 + 10 = 15
15/3 = Handicap 5

By the time the player completes their third round (+7), they have a complete handicap:

5 + 10 + 7 = 22
22/3 = Handicap 7.3

Please note that only 80% of the handicap value is used. So a 7.3 handicap is actually 5.8, and an 8 handicap is actually 6.4. This always ensures players who shoot lower scores are slightly rewarded.

HOW ARE SEASON POINTS CALCULATED?

Each week a player participates in the league, they will automatically be awarded 10 points. Players will receive an another 1/2 point for each player they beat. Finally players will be awarded points based on their finishing position as shown below:

1st - 100 pts
2nd - 95 pts
3rd - 90 pts
4th - 85 pts
5th - 80 pts
6th - 75 pts
7th - 70 pts
8th - 65 pts
9th - 60 pts
10th - 55 pts

11th - 50 pts
12th - 49 pts
(minus one point for each additional place)

Points will be awarded to all players at the event and tracked to determine a season winner. Each season will have a per-determined number of drop weeks announced before the season starts. Only the set-number of highest scores per player will be used.

HOW ARE PAYOUTS DETERMINED?

The entry fee to play in the league is $5. Players may pay at registration weekly or prepay via Paypal or Venmo.

Payouts are as follows:

2-4 players: 1st place handicap and hot round players receive amount equal to number of players. (If 4 players, they each receive $4)
5-9 players: 1st place handicap and hot round players receive $5
10-14 players: 1st place handicap receives $10, hot round player receives $5
15 or more players: 1st place handicap receives $10, hot round player receives $10

$0.50 from each player goes to the PDGA, and $5 goes to the Westin for allowing us to use their amazing property. Any remaining amount will be used to fund the end of season payout pools.

ACE FUND?

Players may choose to purchase into the ace pool. The additional cost for the ace pool is $2. If a player hits an ace, they will win everything in the ace pool. Ace pools can carry over from league season to new league season. The ace pool payout will be equal to actual buy-ins minus $100 reserve once the pot reaches $100. This helps ensure the pot is always at least $100 after it is initially built.

CASH CTP

Each week a Cash CTP will be available to all players for an optional $3 buy-in. The Cash CTP hole will be announced before the start of the round. The eligible player with the closest shot to the basket on the Cash CTP will win the Cash CTP purse.

SEASON WINNINGS

At the end of the posted season, payouts are as follows:

Season champion: 55% of season payout pool
Second place: 30% of season payout pool
Third place: 15% of season payout pool

PDGA POINTS

All players who are registered and current with the PDGA will receive PDGA points based on their season scores. Players may choose to be scored as Pro or Amateur for PDGA points.

TL/DR

Show up Saturday morning and shoot your best round! Get a PDGA rating in the process! Play a lot and you have a great shot at winning some cash! Have fun!
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