Disc Golf World Champs Weather Storms and Expect a Shake-Up

The 2018 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships kicked off amidst chaotic weather conditions on Monday, as a heavy downpour soaked the courses in Charlotte, North Carolina. The deluge was so intense that visibility was reduced to just a few meters, making it challenging for many competitors to navigate the courses. However, this was only the opening salvo in what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable week.

For the 288 players in the Advanced division, the battle is far from over. Despite having completed one or two rounds already, depending on their pool and division, there are still five days of intense competition ahead. In fact, by Friday night, all players except those in the Amateur Masters 70+ division will have completed six full rounds of at least 18 holes each. The top four players from each division will then face a semifinal round on Saturday morning, followed by a final nine-hole showdown.

But before that drama unfolds, the Advanced, Amateur Masters 40+, and Amateur Masters 50+ divisions must navigate what is affectionately known as "The Great Shuffle". This phenomenon occurs when divisions with over 72 players are split into multiple pools based on PDGA Player Rating. After all four pools have played three courses, they are then reordered according to overall score rather than their initial rating-based pool.

This shake-up can be a game-changer for some competitors, who may find themselves boosted from a lower-rated pool to a higher one, while others may face a demotion to a lower-ranked group. Wednesday's forecast promises better weather conditions for the nearly 700 participants, and fans can follow all the action on pdgalive.com. Don't forget to stay updated with the latest news and scores by following the PDGA on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/queen-city-pummeled-rain-during-am-worlds-opening-day