The Dutch Open is the first 2010 PDGA EuroTour B-tier event. The Dutch Open Disc Golf will be played in Rijswijk (park Elsenburgerbos) on a non-permanent course known as "The Dutch Mountains". More detailed information about the course can be found in the course section.
Date
March 27 and 28 2010 with the course open for practise and doubles on Friday March 25
Divisions
The focus of the Dutch Open will be pro players. Divisions will only be run if there are four or more players. Due to a change in the PDGA Europe Tour regulation all players will get Euro Tour points in their preferred division even if there are less then four competitors in that division.
Please remember you must be current PDGA members in order to register and play in the event. You can obtain this license from your national coordinator.
Registration is open
The following divisions may be offered at the Dutch Open 2009 (if 4 or more players register in the division):
| Open (MPO) |
€ 65
|
All players eligible, regardless of age or gender |
| Women (FPO) |
€ 65 |
All female players eligible, regardless of age |
| Master (MPM) |
€ 65 |
All players born 1970 or earlier, regardless of gender |
| Grandmaster (MPG) |
€ 65 |
All players born 1960 or earlier, regardless of gender |
| Senior Grandmaster (MPS) |
€ 65 |
All players born 1950 or earlier, regardless of gender |
| Advanced Amateurs |
€ 50 |
All non Pro players, regardless of gender |
| Juniors |
€ 40 |
Alle players born 1991 or later, regardless of gender |
Tournament format
The tournament is limited to 90 players. All players play at least 3 rounds of 18 holes.
Prizes
Prize money is estimated at € 2500. The prize money will be divided among the best 33% of the field in all Pro divisions (if four or more players enter the division). The best 33% in the amateurs and juniors (if four or more players enter the division) field will be awarded product prizes. All according to PDGA-Europe standards.
Schedule
Friday March 26
The course is open for practice and doubles are played: 1 round, best shot, with the partner of your choice. Entry fee (per pair) € 5, - Top tree get prize money.
Saturday March 27
First round: All players play a mixed first round.
Second round: all players play a ranked second round.
Sunday March 28
Third round: All players play the third round ranked per division.
Finals (format to be announced later)
Due to a change in the PDGA Europe Tour regulation the format of the semis and finals has changed compared to 2009. To save time and to make it possible to finish a Eurotour tournament earlier on Sunday the semi final for the Open division is skipped. In stead there are different options. Each EuroTour TD will determine prior to the event, and announce at the player meeting, which of the following formats will be used in the Final Round following regulation play (format to be announced later):
a. 9 holes, shotgun start = 36 players in 4somes
b. 9 holes, staggered start = 36 players in 4somes
c. 18 holes, shotgun start = 72 players in 4somes
- The top 16 of the Pro Open Division will play a final (nine holes).
- Top eight players of the Masters will play a nine holes final.
- For all other divisions top four players play a nine holes final.
Registration and payments
By registering on the registration page and paying the fees in time you can confirm your participation in the tournament.
We are looking forward to see you at the Dutch Open 2010 in Rijswijk, park Elsenburgerbos.
Erik Schmieman (TD)
Michel Oranje
René Westenberg
Ronald de Groot
