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Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events

2.06 True Amateur

Last updated: Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 14:09
  1. True Amateur (also referred to as "trophy only") is the designation used by the PDGA in reference to those amateur events at A-Tier and below, or the amateur portions of events, which promote the true spirit of amateur athletics by presenting only trophies to the top finishers of the tournament rather than a payout in merchandise.
  2. All players in the event receive equal value through player packs. A player pack may consist of commemorative items and/or tournament amenities.
    1. The combined retail value of the player packs in a given division should meet or exceed the value of the Tier-required minimum payout for that division. For example, if a six-person division's Tier-required minimum payout is $240, each player pack must be worth at least $40.
    2. Examples of player pack items include, but are not limited to:
      1. Tangible disc golf items, such as discs, minis, or towels.
      2. Apparel, such as shirts, hats, or outerwear.
      3. Food items, such as snacks or catered meals.
      4. Any other item that meets the requirements of the PDGA Allowable Items Toward Player Pack Value document.
  3. Each division must pay out a minimum number of trophies as listed below. TDs may offer more trophies than the minimum at their discretion. For the purposes of acquiring and awarding trophies, TDs may specify a cutoff date for determining how many trophies each division will get, so long as that date is no more than two weeks prior to the start of competition.
    1. One player: no trophy required.
    2. 2-4 players: 1st place only.
    3. 5-12 players: 1st and 2nd place.
    4. 13+ players: 1st through 3rd place.
  4. Tournament Directors must advertise the use of the True Amateur format in pre-registration materials.

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Disc Golf Rules and Standards