The easiest and most popular way to mark your disc is by writing your name, phone number, and PDGA number (if you have one) on the bottom of the disc with a Sharpie. This helps to distinguish your disc as unique. It also provides contact information so that the disc can be returned to you in case it gets lost.
How has the PDGA changed over the years?
Now, it’s been 45 years since “Steady” Ed founded the PDGA and the amount of people that are involved now has has helped the organization grow exponentially. The PDGA has grown from less than 100 players to thousands of active members all over the world.
What is sandbagging in the PDGA?
Dealing with "sandbagging" – players entering a division below their skill level – used to be a challenge. Since 2002, PDGA Player Ratings have been used to group amateur players in competition divisions to prevent players from entering divisions below their rating.
What are the benefits of being a PDGA member?
If you’re a member, you can run for a spot on the PDGA Board of Directors, be a State or Provincial Coordinator, or just simply vote in the PDGA’s annual elections. By being a member of the PDGA, you’ll get discounts at different hotel chains, Office Depot, printastic.com, glassesontheweb.com, Enterprise Rent-a-car, and other big name businesses.
What is PDGA number?
Your PDGA Player Rating is a number that shows how close your average round scores are compared to the course rating, called the Scratch Scoring Averages (SSA), of the courses you've played in competition. Players who average the SSA on courses played will have a rating of 1000 and are considered “scratch players”.
How long does it take to get a PDGA number?
6-10 weeksThe processing, shipping, and delivery of your PDGA membership package may take 6-10 weeks. Once the PDGA Fulfillment Office prints the shipping label for your membership package, you will receive a confirmation email with the tracking information. Thank you for your patience.
What disc do you get when you join the PDGA?
Eagle Club members receive a lifetime active status with the PDGA, two personalized Eagle Club logo discs, and an Eagle Club softshell jacket.
How many PDGA are there?
The 71,016 active members at the end of 2020 was up from 53,366 in 2019, and is now double what it was just four years ago. “2020 was a rollercoaster from a membership perspective,” PDGA Memberships Manager Vic Allen reflected.
How do I find my PDGA number?
What is my PDGA number? You can find your PDGA number using the Player Search located under the Membership link in the main menu or by going directly to pdga.com/players.
How much does it cost to get a PDGA number?
The professional membership is for players who accept cash for playing in professional divisions at PDGA sanctioned events. The cost of professional membership is $75 annually.
Can I pick my PDGA number?
You can find your PDGA number using the Player Search located under the Membership link in the main menu or by going directly to pdga.com/players.
What is a good PDGA rating?
As of 2021, top pro players who average scores lower than SSA have ratings over 1000 ranging up to 1050. PDGA amateur men average around 860 and women around 725. Each additional throw in your score will reduce your rating from 7 to 13 rating points depending on the SSA of the course.
Is it worth joining PDGA?
If you're playing 5 tournaments, it's definitely worth it. You do get a disc, the rule book, a mini, and a rating, but the $10 savings is the main benefit. To my knowledge its a calendar year only membership.
How do PDGA numbers work?
Player Ratings A player's PDGA rating is based on rounds in the 12 months prior to the date of their most recently rated round. The most recent 25% (1/4) of rounds will count double once there are at least 9 round ratings. This makes a player's recent performance a bit more important.
How much does a disc golf pro make?
As of Jun 4, 2022, the average annual pay for a Disc Golf Professional in the United States is $42,527 a year.
Who is the best disc golfer in the world?
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What is the PDGA rule for a mini marker disc?
A player receives one penalty throw for each subsequent throw of an unmarked disc.”. This is PDGA Official Rule 813.01 and you can find this rule in your PDGA handbook or online.
Why do disc golfers put their phone number on their discs?
Many players also put their phone number to help aid in returning the disc more quickly if it is ever lost.
Why was it so hard to determine which disc made it farther down the fairway?
Deciding which disc made it farther down the fairway was difficult because neither of the discs were marked. Ultimately, only warnings were issued but since McBeth warned the marshal prior to the disc being thrown, it could’ve easily resulted in a penalty throw for Owens instead.
How to mark a disc?
How to Mark Your Disc. The easiest and most popular way to mark your disc is by writing your name, phone number, and PDGA number (if you have one) on the bottom of the disc with a Sharpie. This helps to distinguish your disc as unique.
What can you do to make your discs unique?
Stamps. If you want to be unique, you can have a custom stamp created to mark your discs. This is a cool way to personalize your discs because the design can be of your own creation and it will definitely be recognizable among other players.
Why is it important to put a marking on a disc?
We learned that it’s important to put some sort of identifying mark on your disc because you never know if you and another player could be throwing discs that look exactly the same and you need to be able to tell them apart.
Why do disc golfers mark their discs?
Most disc golf players mark their discs so if they get lost in the woods or a water hazard and someone else happens to find the disc later on, they know who it belongs to and it can be returned to its rightful owner. Let’s say you lose your disc deep in the woods and can’t find it despite searching for 20 minutes.
What is a PDGA Rating?
A PDGA rating measures the kind of player you are and what PDGA competitions you can enter and participate in. The PDGA has 30 divisions in which individuals can compete.
Who Can Get a PDGA Rating?
To get a PDGA rating, you need to be a member of the PDGA. There are advantages to being a PDGA member. Here are some of the benefits of registering and becoming a member:
A Closer Look at the PDGA Divisions
Professionals in the Male and Female divisions can compete in the following divisions based on their age:
How Does the PDGA Ratings System Work?
The PDGA has a Scratch Scoring Average (SSA) for each competition course. This would be the average score of a round of disc golf on an 18-hole course. Your rating is the average of your round scores on a course compared to the SSA.
Does Your Rating Affect the Events You Can Participate In?
Yes, most certainly, your ratings will specify or dictate which PDGA events and divisions you can participate in. The whole point of the ratings was to create a system where the competition is fair.
Some Parting Thoughts
Disc golf is really catching on. More people are playing the game now. To keep the playing field even, it is essential to have a player rating system in place. The Professional Disc Golf Association has a player rating in place for its members who participate in PDGA events and tournaments.
How many pages are in the disc golf player's manual?
Before you go, check out our book, “The Disc Golf Player’s Manual.” This awesome ebook contains over 200+ pages of the absolute best disc golf tips, tricks, and information in the game today.
How much does a PDGA mini marker cost?
That’s probably a $20 dollar cost right there alone.
How much does a disc golf membership cost in 2021?
As of January 2021, there are three types of memberships but the cost for the amateur disc golfer is $50 dollars . The cost of the three memberships in the Professional Disc Golf Association is as follows:
Can you run for PDGA board of directors?
Annual elections. If you’re a member, you can run for a spot on the PDGA Board of Directors, be a State or Provincial Coordinator, or just simply vote in the PDGA’s annual elections.