Ask Chuck Kennedy

[keithjohnson]

I think you were supposed to answer with Detroit!

[J A B]

Chuck, I am try to get a hold of Dr Rick Voakes.

Years ago ('80s) he wrote an article for the Disc Golf Journal about putting. I read that article, took it out to the course with me every time I practiced until my copy finally fell apart.

I need a copy of that article, if possible. I do not know if he reads the DISCussion board but I am hoping that you could pass on my request or at least my email address [jabrowder@yahoo.com].

My putting could use the help.

Thank you, now back to SSA and ratings.

[cgkdisc]

Disc Golf Journal didn't start until the 90s. I went thru all issues and couldn't find it. I also looked at scans of the Disc Golfer, which was the PDGA publication from the 80s and early 90s, and found putting articles by Dave Dunipace, Tom Monroe and Steve Wisecup. Dr. Rick wrote a lot of articles but I couldn't find one on putting in those pubs. I can send you scans of those old articles if you wish? I sent an email to Dr. Rick asking if he had one he could recall.

[AviarX]

Hi Chuck,

i would love a copy of the putting article scans if you make them. <robj@fuse.net>

thanks for your time...

[J A B]

Well I am quite possibly mistaken. In my memory of the article (in question)it was by Dr Rick. but it has been 15+ years (my wife tossed most of my stuff when we were married) sense I had a copy, and it was pretty ratty then.

I would be greatfull if you could email the scans, then I could credit the true author. I would review the lessons on putting any time I had a slump... and I am certainly in one now.

Thank you for your time.

[bernie]

I too would love any putting articles, as all of the discussed articles were written well before I began this sport. Putting is the weakest part of my game! Thanks for your time! bernie19@wowway.com

[OSTERTIP]

Chuck, is there any way of finging out what was the highest payout for a C-tier?
When and Where?
Thanks.

[cgkdisc]

You would have to request that from the PDGA office. They compile annual stats along those lines for each tier.

[OSTERTIP]

Thanks Chuck!

[OSTERTIP]

Chuck, where can I find the breakdown of money needed to be added to a tier level? Also is there any info on how to become a NT event?

Thanks!

[krupicka]

Part of your answer is here:
http://www.pdga.com/documents/2008/08TourStandards.pdf

[johnbiscoe]

here

as to becoming a NT, that is a different kettle of fish- contact gentry if interested.

[OSTERTIP]

Thank you both.
I will contact David Gentry soon.

[cgkdisc]

Tour guidelines are all links on this page for 2008:
www.pdga.com/documents/td/2008tourinfo.php
Contact Dave Gentry and just let him know you would like to be considered. Essentially, A-tier performance is reviewed each year to find potential candidates for NTs that haven't done it yet.

[ddevine]

At this instant I am staring at my 2004 card which I use as a bookmark. According to the player rating on it I have improved on average by one point per year since Dec 15, 2003. At this rate I should catch Kenny in about 2048, when I am 88. (assumes a linear fit...sorry chuck, could not resist! )

[cgkdisc]

But you'll be playing in the Myths division and he'll still be playing Open...

[ddevine]

I heard that Kenny might play the US Masters this year? I can't grow old fast enough! I am in Guadalajara teaching for another week. Brought a putter, Roc, and a T-Bird and spend a couple of afternoons each week throwing on a field with trees. I forgot how much fun it was to invent goofy shots and just throw for the joy of throwing! Needless to say my discs are getting beat up, but still hyzering at 5000 ft elevation. Are you going to the Worlds? DD

[cgkdisc]

I'll be helping as needed on the PDGA team with activities like video, photography and/or marshaling.

[cgkdisc]

I heard that Kenny might play the US Masters this year?

Didn't see whether he was in the Master side pool in Japan. Do they have an "open" sidepool at US Masters?

[discette]

Kenny won the Master's side bet in Japan.

[cgkdisc]

Surprise, surprise...

[chappyfade]

Didn't see whether he was in the Master side pool in Japan. Do they have an "open" sidepool at US Masters?

Do they have an under-40 sidebet yet in Japan? Or do 35-year olds still have fewer oppotunities to win than 41-year olds there?

Chap

[drmontei]

Chuck,
originally you had said that the pro crosstown would not be included in this update. It showed on our players page later that day or the next. Is it safe to say it will be included in this update?

[cgkdisc]

Amazingly it showed up right away, perhaps as a result of the posts on here? We knew we were going to get the Japan Open and Am Nats included so we slipped the Crosstown in with those at the last minute. Looks like we'll probably see the new ratings posted before Noon (EDT) on Monday.

[AnotherSteve]

is there a standard of throws for each rating point? 800 verses a 850 as an example

[cgkdisc]

No. It depends on the course. For most courses in the 50 SSA area which is common, it's about 10 points per throw. For long and especially wooded courses, it may be only 7 points per throw. For really short courses and from the short tees, it could be 12 or 13 points per throw.

[AnotherSteve]

No. It depends on the course. For most courses in the 50 SSA area which is common, it's about 10 points per throw. For long and especially wooded courses, it may be only 7 points per throw. For really short courses and from the short tees, it could be 12 or 13 points per throw.

Thanks for your time

[oklaoutlaw]

Chuck,

I thought I saw somewhere that rounds rated 50 points or more under your rating were not used in the calculation. Is this true or not.

Thanks
tl

[cgkdisc]

Propagators who shoot more than 60 points below their rating in a specific round are not used to determine the SSA for that round. Perhaps that's what you're thinking of?

[oklaoutlaw]

That's what it was.

Thanks.