Ask Chuck Kennedy

[cgkdisc]

Because the unofficial ratings are calculated with the web software which is kind of like a chalkboard for TDs with a built-in pocket calculator for ratings. The official ratings are done offline which involves the actual PDGA database along with everyone's round ratings history in a separate offline PDGA Ratings database, plus interaction with the newly rated events.

The unofficial ratings web calculator is currently not accessible once officially cleaned up scores are posted because they are not "on the chalkboard" anymore and are tied to each player's history which you can look up. It's possible the unofficial ratings could be left up in the future even when official scores are posted. However, that may be more confusing because the unofficial ratings may not have been done properly when TDs don't do the pools or course layouts, etc. and will look even worse next to correct scores.

[TraddR]

Results online still posted as "Unofficial" (like Pro Dogwood) or not posted at all apparently did not have their completed TD reports submitted in time for this ratings update.

That's a shame...I would've liked to see those scores on this rating update. Oh well, such is life.

[c_trotter]

Do NT event TDs have to hold spots for touring card holders?

Thanks!

[keithjohnson]

Not anymore.

Hey is the Vegas Event going to be 10/31-11/2 later this year for pros? Or is it going to be a 3 day all division tee time event like the GCC in Feb?

I need to book the condo.

[c_trotter]

Thanks Keith!

Im not too sure what Jeff's plans are for the Halloween Classic this year. Im not sure he has decided yet. I think it may end up being a C-Tier.

[keithjohnson]

I don't care what tier it is, I'll be there.
I just need to know for SURE which weekend to book air and condo before they are sold out.
Can you find out for me, thru Jeff or Cary and post here , or pm me please.

Thanks,
Keith

[stack]

That's a shame...I would've liked to see those scores on this rating update. Oh well, such is life.

looks like the pro xtown not being on there will hurt jerms rating to the effect of ~7pts (lower)... would've dropped some mid/low 900 rated rounds from being doubled

mine will be taking a double digit drop (not going to mention 'cough' 937 'cough' what it will be around)

[keithjohnson]

Chuck writes:
"Along with the typical disc golf travel log which will include one A, one B and two C-tiers, I’ll share several behind-the-scenes activities some of your volunteers do on behalf of players. If you have any questions or comments on the Blog content, please post those on my Ask Chuck Kennedy thread."

Is one of those "C-Tiers" the Fayetteville GSSS Event #3 - a close 2 hours from Augusta straight west on I-20?

[cgkdisc]

First C-tier is IDGC. Second C-tier is Ottawa, OH.

[Hogger]

Chuck,

Do you do stock tips oh psychic one?

Kentucky might be the toughest state to play Pro GM with both World Champions Voakes and Greenwell patrolling their turf.

[cgkdisc]

Well, this weekend one World Champion, Peter Shive, substituted admirably for World Champion, David Greenwell (who couldn't make it) to finish 1-2 with Voakes winning in Pro GM. Fortunately, 8 entered, they paid half and I finished 4th in last cash right in ratings order among the 8. Whew!

[brock]

played with peter in colorado last year, he had a nice last round and passed a few people to place nicely. He's a FINISHER !!!

why no pro masters at that event chuck?

[cgkdisc]

Haven't even heard a theory on why no Masters. Two registered then moved to Open. Maybe the Masters in the area played Disc n Dat a week earlier and were tired after Idlewild?

[the_kid]

Hey Chuck will your rating be adjusted if you get results changed after they are posted? The TD of the event that had my 2nd round wrong contacted the PDGA but nothing changed.

[ANHYZER]

Hey Chuck,

Is there a way to sort player ratings by region instead of an entire state? For instance, by county or certain miles from a zip code?

[rocguy77]

Hey Chuck will your rating be adjusted if you get results changed after they are posted? The TD of the event that had my 2nd round wrong contacted the PDGA but nothing changed.

i had the same question, my wife's scores were incorrect for a tourney that she won. her results are showing her getting 3rd of 3 instead of 1st of 3...the TD told me the PDGA would get it fixed in time for the ratings update.

[m_conners]

Hi Chuck:

My rating is below 970 and I accepted cash at a B tier two years ago. I'm still listed as an amateur.

Since I'm still listed as an Amateur am I allowed to play AM Worlds?

Thank you!!

mc

[accidentalROLLER]

Chuck,
Why did this tournament get included in the ratings? It was a charity tournament with mulligans. Are tournaments with mulligans now included in ratings calcs? If so, I should have bought more than 5 mulligans.

[evandmckee]

Chuck,
Why did this tournament get included in the ratings? It was a charity tournament with mulligans. Are tournaments with mulligans now included in ratings calcs? If so, I should have bought more than 5 mulligans.

True, shouldn't of been rated, I TD'd it, I'll call PDGA HQ and let them know

[Boneman]

Hi Chuck ... just wondering why the MDGGC Spring Fling results didn't get included in the ratings update.
MHDGC Spring Fling unofficial results

[cgkdisc]

Hey Chuck will your rating be adjusted if you get results changed after they are posted?

We always do a corrections update about 3-4 weeks after an update. So, send the correction request to dgentry@pdga.com

[cgkdisc]

Is there a way to sort player ratings by region instead of an entire state? For instance, by county or certain miles from a zip code?

There are many things that would make the website more useful but they can't do them until they get done with the whole website update and it becomes high enough priority.

[cgkdisc]

Any questions that involve events that didn't make it in or correcting scores are all handled at the PDGA office. Roger and I always process all reports we get from them. So, if we don't get it, we don't know why.

[twoputtok]

Chuck,
Why did this tournament get included in the ratings? It was a charity tournament with mulligans. Are tournaments with mulligans now included in ratings calcs? If so, I should have bought more than 5 mulligans.

Whats wrong Collin didn't like your ratings? Or have you become the tournament cop for all of Arkansas now?

I used to think you had legitimate questions or concerns, now you just come off as a constant complainer where ever you post.

[accidentalROLLER]

how am i a constant complainer? show me my last complaint.

sorry dave, i will ignore mistakes that affect me and my fellow golfers.

i guess players don't want accurate ratings, just inflated ones. i mean its just a number, right? it doesn't mean anything.

[accidentalROLLER]

Ah, I see the problem, your rounds were higher than your rating. You'd be the one "complaining" if those rounds were lower than your rating.

[twoputtok]

Those rounds, if they affect my ratings will be next to nothing as I have more than 4 tournament rounds to rate. SInce those rounds were not lower than your rating why are you complaining?

And all these fellow disc golfers you are helping, did they ask for your help?

[krupicka]

I'm fine with letting everyone else stroke their ego and have inflated their ratings. If they are forced up to higher divisions, it's better for those of us playing in the correct division.

[accidentalROLLER]

Not complaining, pointing out a mistake, that never should've happened.

[twoputtok]

Well thank you SOoooooo much for taking care of all of us.