Road to Glory: Your Path to Competing in the 2023 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf Worlds
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As the calendar flips to a new year, aspiring disc golf champions are gearing up for their chance at glory in the 2023 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf Worlds. For those aiming to compete against the best amateur players from around the globe, it's essential to understand the eligibility criteria and registration process.
To be invited to participate in the championship, players must meet specific requirements. Firstly, they need to be current members of the PDGA as an amateur-class member by December 15, 2022. Additionally, they must have completed at least three PDGA-sanctioned events in 2022 and maintain their amateur status through the end of the event.
The registration process is tiered, with players who achieve a certain rating level being able to register before others. Those with a PDGA rating of 970 (MA1) or 870 (FA1) or higher in the February ratings update will have priority access during the first registration tier. Top point earners from each division also receive an automatic invitation, with a minimum of 2,000 points required for MA1 and 100 points for FA1.
Special exceptions are made for players from U.S. states with low participation rates in PDGA tournaments, as well as international and Canadian competitors. These instances demonstrate the PDGA's commitment to inclusivity and providing opportunities for talented players worldwide.
For those interested in competing in the championship, it's crucial to familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria and registration process. By understanding these requirements, aspiring champions can focus on their training and preparation for what promises to be an exciting competition.
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2021 PDGA Amateur World Champion Evan Scott putts in Orlando. Photo: PDGA Media
The road — and the work — to reach the 2023 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championship begins now.
To compete for a PDGA World Championship, there are a few requirements for an invitation that players must meet, and it begins first and foremost with strong play on the course.
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All competitors at the 2023 PDGA Am Worlds must be an amateur-class PDGA member; must have been current by December 15, 2022; must have completed three PDGA sanctioned events in 2022; and be eligible for a ratings-based invite. Players must stay an Amateur through the end of the event in 2023.
Ali Smith lines up a shot in Orlando. Smith won the 2021 FA1 PDGA Amateur World Championship. Photo: PDGA Media
Players who have a PDGA rating of 970 (MA1) or 870 (FA1) or higher in the February ratings update will be able to register during the first registration tier.
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Top points earners (2,000 points minimum for MA1; 100 points minimum for FA1) will also receive an invitation. There are special instances for any U.S. states that have a low percentage of PDGA tournament participants as well as international and Canadian players.
Here are a few examples:
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Looking to compete for a PDGA Amateur World Championship in 2023?
The work begins now.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/how-qualify-pdga-am-worlds