Friday, July 30, 2021

Making a different choice

Thanks in part to multiple people, was able to get the 500 points needed to qualify for the 2022 Worlds.

I have 2 events in August, one Labor Day, and one in November registered and still want to play a couple more fall events.

There are four choices all with positives and negatives:

Sep 12 Madison Meadows:

Positives: This is the cheapest option and by far the shortest drive. This is also an unrated event where I can win money.

Negatives: This event is a Sunday following a Monday event. Being unrated could mean I could be paired with people whose attitude conflicts with mine.

Sep 19 Lemon Lake MP50 

Positives: Would play Silver/Red courses which have become two best ones there I can play. Prefer MP50 mindset which recently was able to post lifetime best round.

Negatives: Most expensive option. Would be significantly worst player in the division. My best lifetime round in MP50 only placed me 7th out of 10.

Sep 19 Lemon Lakes MA50 

Positives: Most suitable field for my ability/age that will be playing on courses I played last weekend.

Negatives: Not a fan of most changes made to White course and Blue course has mostly dirt or grass tees some have not been completely leveled as well as multiple long walks between holes.

Sep 18 or 19 Joliet Prison round:

Positives: The idea of playing a round at that location is desirable. Since it is only one round, would have time before or after to make deliveries.

Negatives: Not the best place for discs which can easily get lost or damaged. Could end up in group with pro level players or beginners.

If I had to make a choice now, would go for the different experience. Knowing how popular that event has become, getting one of the 432 spots is not as easy as it initially sounds.

Actually decided on the most financially prudent choice especially with the potential covid situation.



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