PDGA Ratings

[Keith H]

this isnt really a ratings question, but i think it may fit in some here.

i plan on attending my first sanctioned tourney at brooks in rec. no biggie right?

well, givin ill need a hotel and food for the 2 days just to make the experience better for me and my girlfriend instead of waking up before jesus that Saturday to make check in. i may be short of cash to get my pdga membership before i register for the tourney in time to not lose my spot.

so my question is. if i register for the tourney, then get my membership after ive paid my extra 10 bucks. say the next week. does that cause alot of problems with the whole process of things?

if not and id just get my 10 bucks back ill probably just donate the 10 to whatever our area needs for the sport. ace pot, course maint. or states etc.

also, how long of a time frame will the pdga need to be able to post my round ratings if i did this?

[ChrisMacG]

Originally Posted by Keith H

if i register for the tourney, then get my membership after ive paid my extra 10 bucks. say the next week. does that cause alot of problems with the whole process of things?

No. We will refund you the fee as soon as you provide us proof of your membership.

Originally Posted by Keith H

how long of a time frame will the pdga need to be able to post my round ratings if i did this?

It's pretty much automated; I'd say by the evening after the event you'll know your round ratings. Don't expect it between rounds though, that was a bit too much at MacGregor.

[ERicJ]

Originally Posted by ChrisMacG

It's pretty much automated; I'd say by the evening after the event you'll know your round ratings. Don't expect it between rounds though, that was a bit too much at MacGregor.

You said it was your first sanctioned tourney, so this doesn't apply directly to you... but it fits in the conversation:

The PDGA is usually pretty good about going back and giving you ratings for all the sanctioned tourneys you played prior to joining, in the year you joined after joining up with them... if you specifically request it.

E.g. You paid the $10 non-member fee for two tournament in June 2010 and July 2010. They will be unrated for you. You join the PDGA in September 2010. You then send the PDGA an e-mail requesting that they rate your rounds in June and July. They should rate any sanctioned events you played in 2010, but not prior to that.

[Keith H]

thanks a ton guys!

and the refund isnt really a big deal, i just wanted to make sure it wouldnt be more work for the td. or might cause problems. thank you for all of your answers.

is there another way to prove membership other than your card at the tourney if i dont receive it in the mail?

[ChrisMacG]

Originally Posted by Keith H

is there another way to prove membership other than your card at the tourney if i dont receive it in the mail?

Print out your confirmation email from the PDGA and bring it along. We had three folks join the PDGA between registering for MacGregor and playing. We're always happy to refund the non-PDGA fee and it's great to see new members playing in Birdshot events.

[ThePatrick]

Not to be the negative Nancy but correct me if I'm wrong Eric is that if he plays the event and is not current then he'll have to pay the $10 (which he did) but if he decides to become a member the pdga will apply that $10 to his membership (which will carry through next year at this point)
There is not a refund from us. Because we have pay the fee to the pdga.

[Keith H]

ok thanks patrick, i registered last night for the tourney anyway, i wanna play regardless if ill have the extra stuff from the pdga.

and the 10 bucks isnt a big deal. i just dont wanna be that guy that cuases problems at check in.

ive been practicing hard for this...im comin.

[ThePatrick]

Originally Posted by Keith H

ok thanks patrick, i registered last night for the tourney anyway, i wanna play regardless if ill have the extra stuff from the pdga.

and the 10 bucks isnt a big deal. i just dont wanna be that guy that cuases problems at check in.

ive been practicing hard for this...im comin.

You're good to go then. Make sure you are at the players meeting for all the important info. Bring a few extra dollars for all the side games and possible raffles.