Side Action
The following side action events have become staples at the US Championship. Registration for each event can be taken care of at check in.
Fee: None (Open to all USDGC Competitors)
Qualifying: Winthrop GOLF Course, Wednesday afternoon/evening
Finals: Location TBD, Thursday night at 8:00PM
Prizes:
1st Place – Title and $500
2nd Place – $250
3rd Place – $100
Top 6 compete in both the Finals AND in the Distance Showcase on Saturday afternoon (preceding the awards ceremony). We will set up three Zones on the grass of hole 5 fairway below the road, the road and beyond is the 4th Zone. Each Zone will have a point value, Zone 1 2pts, Zone 2 4pts, Zone 3 6pts, and Zone 4 (across the road) 12pts. We will also set up 5 targets in each Zone. Any Ace will be worth 25pts. The player with the most points wins.
Fee: None
Description: Go from Grasshopper to Zen Master on the 10 level putting ladder to become the U.S. Putting Champion.
Qualifying: 9am-5pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in the Player Hospitality area (behind Charlie’s house)
Finals: Top 3 plus ties, Saturday shortly after last putt falls – at the Shack
And:
Prizes
1st Place – Title and $500
2nd Place – $250
3rd Place – $100
Fee: $5.00 per round
Description: Disc Golf United™ (DGU), the official handicapping service for disc golf, will be calculating handicap based standings using USDGC tournament rounds. The winner of each day will receive a $100 pro shop voucher. The overall winner will also be awarded a brand new DGA custom color target. Player handicaps have been established from past tournament rounds. Check out the side action standings and your projected score at the DGU tent or online by logging on to your free DGU account.
www.DiscGolfU.com
Prizes: Cash – Varies by Participation
