Ask Chuck Kennedy

[papparoc]

Why do we have the World Championships and not have it set up for official world records(longest drive)?

Where do we find events that qualify for world distance records?

[hitec100]

That's because it isn't. The difficulty of shooting a score is relative to your rating. If your rating is 940 and a 75 is rated 979, that score will be harder for you to shoot than for a 1040 player to shoot a 68 rated 1028.

Chuck, are you saying that although it feels like it is progressively more difficult to score one throw lower, the closer you get to the record for a course, you feel that the math you've come up with proves otherwise?

[the_kid]

If you think about it chuck that cannot be right. Let's say you score 100 one round and I scored a 101. You beat me by about 1%. If you scored 50 and I scored 51 you beat me by 2% right?

[gdstour]

The given SSa calculated by the propagators doesnt seem as good as averaging the player rating and averaging the scores.

Is there any use to how grouped the scores are?
If there are more players clsoer to the average shouldnt the points be worth more?

[Jroc]

I might be mistaken, but the average of the propagator player ratings and the average scores are needed to calculate the SSA.

[gdstour]

I think averaging all players with a 955 and up rating, not just the top 10, would be better.

[CraigS]

Chuck:

I have a question regarding my unofficial rating calculated from the spreadsheet I downloaded from this thread. In the last update, I had a round dropped from the calculation as it was below the 2.5 SD boundary. However, by dropping the rounds that are more than 12 months old, and recalculating the 2.5 SD, this round unfortunately squeaks back in by 5 points. Does the official ratings formula take this into account? I feel like I'm being penalized slightly here.

Thanks!!!

[ck34]

It's not a penalty if it reflects the historical skill level you played at during the past 12 months. In a sense, the first time it was suppressed, it was like, "We're not sure this is truly representative of Craig's skill level so we'll hold it out." Now, it's like, "Well Craig slipped up a little in the most recent period and maybe the round truly does indicate his most recent 12 months performance so it should be included." The good news is that the round will eventually disappear because it can't hang around in your rating more than 12 months.

Any word on if the EDGE results for the AM Worlds was ever released anywhere? I noticed your name by the releases of the Putting and Mini contest, but couldn't find any EDGE results for the AMs
thanks

[ck34]

I just posted them in the Announcements. Just overlooked it and you're the first to ask.

[flippingfrisbee]

Hi Chuck,

Where will the Am Worlds take place next year?

Thanks,
Felipe

[circle_2]

Milwaukee, I believe.

[ck34]

The schedule is Milwaukee, WI for Am Worlds from July 23-28, then Pro World Doubles in Highbridge, WI, July 30-31 and Pro Worlds in Highbridge, WI from Aug 1-5. Highbridge is about 5 hours north of Milwaukee.

[junnila]

I wonder how many people will play both events. I don't think to many masters.

[widiscgolf]

If I haven't cashed by then I will be play both. I live 15 to 20 minutes from Dretzka and High Bridge is a sweet complex!!

[Chainiac]

I wonder how many people will play both events. I don't think to many masters.

What's that supposed to mean? Physically or because by the time you get to masters age you're probably married with a family and if you're gone for 2 weeks you won't be (married)?

[ChrisWoj]

The schedule is Milwaukee, WI for Am Worlds from July 23-28, then Pro World Doubles in Highbridge, WI, July 30-31 and Pro Worlds in Highbridge, WI from Aug 1-5. Highbridge is about 5 hours north of Milwaukee.

What does it take to get into Pro World Doubles, Chuck?

If the requirements aren't too strict (and especially if I'm working up there again) I may try to get in to play with my brother as my partner just for the fun of it, that'd rock.


(plus we'll both be hitting the 950 range in ratings by then, hopefully!)

[CB2]

The schedule is Milwaukee, WI for Am Worlds from July 23-28, then Pro World Doubles in Highbridge, WI, July 30-31 and Pro Worlds in Highbridge, WI from Aug 1-5. Highbridge is about 5 hours north of Milwaukee.

Well after I win AM Worlds I will have to stick around and try my luck at Pro Worlds.

[ck34]

Not sure what the plan will be for getting into World Doubles. For some period of time, say until June 1, I expect it might be limited to those registering for Worlds singles. But I think some slots will be kept available for Worlds singles volunteers such as the TD (should he get a good partner and be able to take the time)

[ChrisWoj]

Probably not the bestest forum for it, but this is ASK CHUCK... So...

If I could get the University of Toledo to allow the building of a top-notch 18 hole course on the Scott Park campus, what're the odds I could have you advising for free, seeing as how it IS your alma-mater ?

[ck34]

Assuming I can do it when I'm in town which is always a few times per year, I would guess that could be arranged. I didn't know the terrain at Scott Park had the potential for a world class course?

[hawkgammon]

Chuck,

Do you know the answer to this?

Thanks.

[ck34]

It's no different from many events that are on two days where the same player can play each day. See IOS series in IL and several Wisconsin tour events for examples. The TD only pays one sanctioning fee and submits a report for each day. Players entering both days get ratings for both divisions they enter. Have TD contact Gentry for procedure if any questions.

[hawkgammon]

Thanks Chuck.

[ChrisWoj]

Assuming I can do it when I'm in town which is always a few times per year, I would guess that could be arranged. I didn't know the terrain at Scott Park had the potential for a world class course?

Specifically didn't use the term "World CLass" Top Notch was my term... If you make the best you possibly can of what you have, I think you can always make something worth playing. And with the amount of land that doesn't have much, if any, use... the pond, the wooded area, along with a field that has enough scattered trees... you could make something better than anything in the Toledo area by FAR.

[accidentalROLLER]

Chuck,
It says my rating has been updated, but the tourney that got added has no ratings, therefore, my rating didn't change. Is something wrong or will this get worked out later? Also, are my ratings that are a year old supposed to get dropped?

[ck34]

The file may still be loading. It's been very slow. Check it tomorrow and see if all of the info is there.

[accidentalROLLER]

OK, thanks, real quick.....will my ratings from hell on the border be dropped from last year? It was sept. 17th & 18th, 2005.

[ck34]

It's not possible to be dropped because you won't have an event more than 12 months after it yet.

[accidentalROLLER]

Ah, gotcha, thanks. Well its good to know they'll be dropped on the next update.