Added cash$3,000
Staff
Tournament Director Wallace Hall
Assistant Tournament Director Waldo Castro
Assistant Tournament Director Tyler Priour
About this tournament
The Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club is honored to host the 40th VICTORIA OPEN! PDGA A-TIER & a HOTT Tour Qualifier! This event will be powered by MINT Disc with partnership from ONESTAR disc Golf & Gorilla Disc Golf! At least $3,000 added cash! Players Party, Vendor Village and plenty of side games going on all weekend!
https://www.hottdiscgolf.com/
https://mintdiscs.com/
https://www.onestardg.com/
https://gorilladiscgolf.com/
https://edgediscgolf.org/
https://www.fallingputt.com/
https://www.explorevictoriatexas.com/
https://www.upperparkdiscgolf.com
https://www.wilddiscs.com/
https://crushdg.co/
https://www.paragondiscgolf.com
http://www.texaszoo.org/
https://outlawpass.com/
https://flowers.massagetherapy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BCBEEFJERKY1
http://www.bogeyfree.club/
https://freedomflightdiscs.com/
https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/
Event Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3379084572334537
Event MAP: Map of tournament HQ, Courses, practice area, camping, things to do and amenity locations for the 40th Victoria Open 2023 in Victoria, TX. (updated regularly)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=18mNbWmm9hiJWJ9Turk6lhN4tBU_b4lQ&usp=sharing
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.
1.06 GROUPING AND SECTIONING - L. At staggered start events with scheduled tee times, Tournament Directors must post tee times on the PDGA event page for all players in a given division no later than 12 hours prior to the first tee time for that division or one hour after the conclusion of play of the previous round for that division, whichever is later.
HEADQUATERS: Boulevard Lions Club Pavilion, Victoria, TX 77901 (Across From Texas Zoo)
HOTT Points / Qualifier: This event awards HOTT points based on your performance! You can learn more here https://www.hottdiscgolf.com/hott-points
Points Series & Qualifiers - Players will earn one point for each player they beat regardless of Tier. Players in the top 25% of the standings in each division, not counting auto-matic Qualifiers(see below), will receive a berth at the end of the year to the finals. They must compete in at least 3 HOTT events as well.
Only A-Tiers will provide a non-paid Automatic Qualifier spot to the finals(top finisher that hasn’t qualified). Basically they don’t need to worry about points once they earn this. Why are we making this change and removing B-Tiers? For 2023, we will have 5 at least A-Tiers on the tour. In 2024, we expect this to be 8-10 events. So this is a change for the expected future goals.
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)
FEE BREAKDOWN:
PDGA Per player fee - $4
Green Fee's - $3 (Toilets, Pavilion, course rentals)
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.
Sponsored By: OneStar Disc Golf, MINT DISC ATX, Golden Crescent DGC, Gorilla Disc Golf, CRUSH Disc Golf, EXPLORE VICTORIA, IRON SHARPENS IRON BBQ, Lone Star Hardware & Paint, Paragon Discgolf, Reliable Residential Services, Palm Harbor Homes, WILD DISCS, ON-DECK Renovations, Grass Choppers Landscaping, THE RANCH, PAR 54 Disc Golf, 3rd Coast Disc Golf, Upper Park Disc Golf, Gopher Disc Golf Club, JYM Strength & Conditioning, The Texas ZOO, BIG Country Beef Jerky, OUTLAW PASS, Axe society, Flowers Massage Therapy, Poesta Creek Highflyer Discgolf, WASTE MANAGMENT, DYE DAILY, tropical smoothie café, Bogey Free Club, freedom flight discs, Hill Country Hyzers DGC, Lucky Ace, PUZZLE PIECE CATERING and by your business, company and/or your player sponsorship. (ASK US HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR)
PLAYER SPONSORS: Jeremy Mount, MJ Cooper, Windell Durant, Chris Vandagriff, Brett Barker, Jeffrey Powell, Paul Reinermann, Mark Esparza, Robert Henson II, Micah Smith, Nicky Calcote, Ted Henderson, Howard Jones, Craig Fraser, Andrew Cuzco, Willie Leos, Travis Guillen, Brad Richards, Jeff Cooper, Toby Clarkson, Kevin Pfullmann, Jay Yeti Reading, Fred Williams, Zac Z, Harry Sullivan, Bryan Groesbeck, Chris Miller, Leonel De La Rosa, Alexander Rocha, Armando Flores, Adam Case, Armando Marroquin, Christopher Albert, David Kreps, Seth Culver, Philip Burger, Megan Springer, Weslee Hale, Kimberly M Schneider, Marshall Blanks, Ken Nobbe, Shawn Harmon, Joseph Villarreal, Edward Perry, Allan Caldwell and you!
Player Sponsors get Early Registration into event, Tee Sign, Player Pack with commemorative disc, recognition on Social media, event page and course map. limited to (40)
PLAYER PACKS: All Amateurs will receive a Tournament Stamped Disc, Event Sticker, Player Party Meal Tickets, coupons, Texas Zoo pass & various other items from our sponsors. You can pick up players pack at Head Quarters Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
ALL Players will receive - Zoo pass, Meal Ticket for Dinner, Outlaw pass Coupon for mini golf.
PLAYER DISCOUNT CARD: Thanks to Explore Victoria they will gather a number of local restaurants, attractions, and nightlife venues offering discounts and deals for the VIC OPENS BIG 40 weekend. Please stay tuned on how to access your discounts!
https://www.explorevictoriatexas.com/p/events/victoria-open-disc-golf-discount-card
HOST HOTEL:
Hampton Inn - $84.00+tax for a Single King or Double Queen
Will block up to 20 rooms for the event
Call the hotel at 361-573-9911 and ask for the “Victoria Open” block
Candlewood Suites- $80.00+tax for Singles and $85.00+tax for Doubles
Call the hotel at 361-578-0236 and ask for the “Victoria Open Special Rate”
Comfort Inn & Suites - $79.00+tax for a Single King or Double Queen
Go to booking link here https://www.choicehotels.com/texas/victoria/comfort-inn-hotels/txf83/rates?hotel=TXF83&pu=no&ratePlanCode=LGCDGC, and enter the event dates or Call the hotel at 361-894-6480 for any questions
PRIMITIVE CAMPING:
Tent camping will be permitted, Free of Charge, Thursday, Feb. 09 - Sunday, Feb 12. Tent camping area is limited to areas surrounding Lions Club Pavilion parking lot. (See map in pictures) No water No electric. Display Event Parking Pass on vehicle dashboard. In players pack or pick up at HQ.
All Divisions offered - At least (3) to make a division and compete for added cash.
TROPHIES: Trophies to winners of divisions with at least (3) players.
POOLS: (in TEE OFF Order)
A - MP60, MP50, FP40, MP40, FPO, MPO
B - MA50, MA40, MA1
C - MA70, MA65, MA60, MA3, FA2, FA1, MA2
JR - MJ12, MJ18, (JR Field Only Plays Sat & Sun)
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
A - PATIROIT / FOX BEND / RIVERSIDE
B - RIVERSIDE / PATRIOT / FOXBEND
C- FOX BEND / RIVERSIDE / PATRIOT
JR - SAT - RIVERSIDE / SUN - RIVERSIDE
Riverside will start on Hole #6
FORMAT: Singles (3) rounds of 18. All (3) Rounds on TEE TIMES.
You can find your tee time on the link below by Wednesday 9pm (Tentative)
https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/64988
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.
WARM-UP AREAS: PDGA 1.05 - The courses are closed to practice during the start of the tournament (TEE TIME 9am)
All A-Tier events must have a designated warm-up area readily available to all players as the courses are closed to practice during the tournament.
We will provide sufficient throwing spaces at each course and putting areas with baskets throughout.
You can find these areas here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=18mNbWmm9hiJWJ9Turk6lhN4tBU_b4lQ&usp=sharing
CHECK IN: (1.04) Pre-tournament check-in is required for players in this event! Please check in at your starting Tee (20) MINS prior!
Any player who does not check in by the time specified by the Tournament Director shall forfeit their official place and entry fee. Exceptions will be made only at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director.
COURSE WILL BE CLOSED DURING PLAY (TEE TIMES START @ 9am)
1.06 GROUPING AND SECTIONING - L. At staggered start events with scheduled tee times, Tournament Directors must post tee times on the PDGA event page for all players in a given division no later than 12 hours prior to the first tee time for that division or one hour after the conclusion of play of the previous round for that division, whichever is later.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY: Round 1 - TEE TIMES (Starting at 9am)
(Brief Player Meeting Before you tee off please be at Tee at least 15 mins before tee off)
Gopher Disc Golf Putting Contest - During open play
Saturday: Round 2 - TEE TIMES (Starting at 9am) (JR Pool RD 1)
- Gopher Disc Golf Putting Contest - During open play
- Players Party & Dinner @ HQ (Lions Club Pavilion) 4pm-11pm sponsored by IRON
SHARPENS IRON BBQ (ironsbbqcatering@outlook.com)
- Live Music by Eric Magnusson, Vendor Village, Beer for players, Side Games
- Gopher Disc Golf Putting Contest FINALS - 7pm
- GLOW ACE RACE presented by Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club 6pm - 10pm FLEX Start (Sign up at HQ)
(if you would like to host a side game or event to benefit your club, non profit or tournament efforts please reach out to Wally, Tyler or Waldo!)
Vendor Village:
OneStar Disc Golf
Gorilla
MINT Discs
Crush Clothing
DYE Daily
Vinnie Miller
Yeti Disc
Hill Country Hyzers
Luck Ace
Sunday: Round 3 - TEE TIMES (Starting at 9am) (JR Pool RD 2)
CTP - (If necessary)
Awards
Raffle
PDGA 3.04 - DRESS CODE for all competitors will be enforced at A-Tier 40th Victoria OPEN: https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/304
1- All players in PDGA-sanctioned competition and tournament staff are expected to dress appropriately and to maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance at all event sites and associated functions.
2- All players must wear an upper garment covering their upper chest area and lower torso. A well-tailored shirt with a collar is acceptable, with or without sleeves. A well-tailored one-piece tennis dress or upper garment with minimum one-inch-wide shoulder straps is also acceptable. Tank tops are not allowed for any competitor
3- No tee shirts will be allowed, except for competitors in the Junior and Amateur divisions during preliminary rounds. Juniors and Amateurs shall not wear tee shirts during semifinal or final rounds. Crew neck or v-neck shirts made of high-performance or high-tech materials, such as Dry-Fit, Cool-Max, and others will be allowed.
4- Shirts that hang down lower than the bottom hemline on the player’s shorts shall be tucked in.
5- No ripped shirts, shorts, or pants will be allowed on the course. That includes unhemmed, torn or cut “vents” at the shirt collar.
6- No offensive, profane, or obscene slogans or logos shall be allowed on any clothing. Junior players may not wear slogans or logos referring to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
7- This dress code will be in effect from start to finish at each event, including all tournament rounds.
8- Players who do not make a cut, but wish to remain on site through the duration of the tournament, will be considered spectators and will not be required to conform to the Tour’s dress code.
https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/304
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: VIC40
PDGA.com/live for following or watching anywhere! Rule 808 Scoring must be followed without exception.
There will also be a paper card available at HQ for back up purposes.
RIVERSIDE Hole Specific Rules: (Riverside will start on Hole #6)
● Hole 2 – Mandatory Left of Marked Tree; Use marked Drop zone (DZ) if missed.
● 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 12 – OB running along rivers edge LEFT fairway, OB LINES PAINTED &
FLAGS.
All other holes follow general rules and PDGA rules.
PATRIOT PARK Hole Specific Rules:
Hole 1 – Road & Beyond OB, ISLAND GREEN, if missed mark lie where last
inbounds.
• Hole 2 – OB left ROAD, OB Right barbed wire fence, OB Left of Basket Brick Barricade, OB long Pylons. (Take 2 meters off Barbed Wire Fence)
• Hole 3 & 4 – A player may obtain relief up to 2 meters from water edge.
• Hole 6 – Pylons and Beyond OB, Fence and Beyond OB, Water OB
• Hole 9 - A player may obtain relief up to 2 meters from water edge.
• Hole 13 & 14 – Pylons are NOT O.B.
All other holes follow general rules and PDGA rules.
Local Directions: From Victoria: Take US-77 BUS W for around 3 miles to a left onto Timber Rd. Continue for 1.4 miles and make a left onto Fordyce Rd. and the park entrance is immediately on the right. First tee is just past the maintenance buildings on the right. https://goo.gl/maps/AjbNrFLxGmMPTxsG6
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.
By registering for this event- I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND COMPREHEND THE "ABOUT" SECTION, THE REFUND POLICY AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED INFO. Any player who asks a question clearly covered in "THE ABOUT SECTION" needs to watch out for the Bogey-Man!
Refund policy
Golden Crescent Disc Golf Club is responsible for all refunds/cancellations. PDGA 1.03 Withdrawals and Refunds will be strictly followed. You must request refund on https://www.discgolfscene.com/
CURRENT REFUND STATUS:
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.