f! Quarry Park Inaugural Pro/Am Doubles Disc Golf

We would like to invite anyone in the Midlands interested in playing competitive Disc Golf to the first ever event organised by the Quarry Park Disc Golf Players Club.

We think Disc Golf is a great sport with a big future and that once you try it you will too. So the plan is to get people who may only have played recreationally before or even only heard about the sport to a proper competitive event.

Discs will be provided for use on the day and there will also be discs for sale when you're hooked at the end, and more discs as prizes for the best pair on the day.

It works like this...

Each "Am" (beginner) is paired up with a "Pro" (experienced competitive player) for a round of Modified Best Shot Doubles. In this form of the game both players get to take a go at each shot and then you can choose which one to use after you've seen where they both end up. You're probably thinking that you'll always be taking the pro players' shot but you'd be surprised how often it doesn't work out like that.

The Modified bit is that you can't take the same players drive (the first shot from the tee pad) more than twice in a row. So that also means that at some point the "Am" will be in the driving seat!

The great thing about this format is that there is a lot less pressure on you to get the shot right as the pair will always have another go from the other player. We find this really helps to improve your game, especially putting and is great for getting some coaching on the way.

There will be a handicap system in place which will depend on the combined abilities of the two players in each team. We don't want Del Robins, the current UK champion, walking away with the prize.

The cost per player will be the standard Quarry Park green fee plus a £1 contribution to the prize fund which works out to £6 or £4 for students and juniors.

It should take about 2 1/2 hours to play the round and we will be meeting up at 1:30pm to arrange the pairs with the round starting at about 2pm.

You will need to enter in advance so we know how many pro players wil be needed. Also it's likely to be limited to the first 18 or so "Ams" who sign up.

Recap

What: Pro/Am Modified Best Shot Doubles

When: Sunday 1st March, 1:30pm for 2:00pm round start

Where: Quarry Park Disc Golf Club, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RW

How much: £6 or £4 for students and juniors