Note: Merging Divisions

The Red Tail Open Tournament Director may elect to merge player divisions where there are less than 4 players within a division. At all times, players will be acknowledged for their performance within a nominated division and within the merged division. All PDGA, ADG and WA Tour Points will still be applicable. This decision is in alignment with ADG and PDGA guidance.

ADG Players and Divisions – Australian Disc Golf

5. Merging divisions

Divisions with less than 4 players entered can be merged into other divisions were appropriate. For example, if two MA40 players and one MA50 player registered for a tournament, the TD can decide to run a single combined Masters Division (MA40) for that event. At their discretion a TD may run divisions with fewer than four players. The exception to this is that if there is at least one female player a women’s division must be offered. All affected players should be notified if divisions are merged. If the division, you register in is merged with another for the event you will get tour points in the division you register for.

PDGA 2.01 General | Professional Disc Golf Association (pdga.com)

L. A Tournament Director may limit the divisions they wish to offer at their event by listing only the divisions they plan to offer on their registration form.  If a division is offered and at least four eligible players register for that division, that division must be held.  If fewer than four eligible players register for an offered division or a division does not have four eligible players at the close of registration, it is at the Tournament Director’s discretion whether to hold the division or not (see 1.03.I).  Tournament Directors are strongly encouraged to offer divisions which are otherwise underserved (see 1.02.C.2.c) and to hold such divisions even if fewer than four eligible players register.

A reminder, the Spirit of the Game

Disc golf is typically played without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the player to show sportsmanship, integrity, consideration for other players, and to abide by the Official Rules of Disc Golf. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be.
Make the call. Accept the call. It’s not personal; it’s the rules. That is the spirit of the game of disc golf.