In order to be eligible for inclusion in the ADG tour, Tournament Directors (TDs) must ensure that their event meets the requirements of the format of the event. With the exception of these requirements TDs can run their tour event as they see fit. Where there are minimum requirements, such as number of holes and rounds, TDs can provide configurations in excess of these requirements.
For all events PDGA rules are in effect. We come under the PDGA’s international program. In addition, players must abide by the ADG respect agreement and follow all local rules and regulations.
1. Event requirements
| ADGC | Major | Tour | Non-Tour | |
| Events per year | 2 x 13 | 6 | ∞ | ∞ |
| ADG Tour points base | 150 | 120 | 100 | |
| Length of event (minimum) | 3 days | 2 days | 1 days | |
| Number of holes played (minimum) | 54 | 54 | 2 x 13¹ | |
| Capacity (minimum) | 2 x 150 | 144 | ||
| ADG Managed Registration | Required | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Advanced Notice of Registration Opening | 1 week | 1 week | ||
| Unique Baskets (minimum) | 18 | 18 | 13 | |
| Non-playing TD | Yes | Yes | ||
| PDGA Sanctioning (minimum) | B-Tier | C-Tier | C-Tier | |
| Minimum Pro Purse | $1,0002 | |||
| Trophy/Medals (minimum) | 1st-3rd | 1-4 in a div: 1st 5-11 in a div: 1st & 2nd 12+ in a div: 1st-3rd PDGA True Amateur Events | 1st | |
| Payout/prizes per division (minimum) | Top 25% | Top 20% | Top 20% | |
| Sanctioning Fee per person per day | $15 | $8 | $7 | $3.50 |
¹ Tour events must have a minimum of 2 rounds of 13 holes in order to ensure that rounds are PDGA rated.
2 Minimum requirement is USD$1000 to align with PDGA B-Tier requirements for international events. Events will need to check exchange rates at time of tournament.
3Two ADGC events will be run offering different divisions. One event will offer MPO, FPO, MP40, MA1, FA1, MA40 and the other MA2, FA2, MA3, FA4, MA50, FA40, MJ15, FJ15. Registrations to be managed by ADG.
2. Location
For ADGC the host state/territory will rotate on a fixed cycle. This will begin in QLD (2022), then TAS (2023), NSW (2024), WA (2025), ACT (2026), SA (2027) and VIC (2028). Knowing this cycle in advance will allow states and territories to plan for their turn as hosts. While efforts will be made to keep this cycle, changes will occur if necessary.
Each year the host state/territory of ADGC will not host a Major event. However, the TD and course must have previously been host to a Major event. The host club for a Major should be decided within the state/territory with the involvement of the ADG board state representative.
3. Timing
Preference will be given to running a state or territory’s Major event in the same month as previous years. If a state/territory wishes to change months they will need to negotiate with the state/territory already holding that month and the ADG board state representatives.
There are some restrictions around the timing of ADG Tour events in relation to other events:
- ADGC should be held around the end of November
- No Majors will be held in December
- No Tour events will be held on the same weekend as a Major
- No two Tour events will be held in same state/ territory on the same weekend (with exceptions for virtual events e.g., WGE, ADGD)
4. Pre-registration
Preregistration is necessary at all ADG tour events. Players can preregister for events at the event calendar. Most events will also have a website or facebook event page which you should check for additional event information.
Note the advance notice requirements for opening registrations for ADGC and Majors listed above. The opening date of registrations must be announced at least this duration prior to registration opening. This is to allow players sufficient time to prepare to be available to register as soon as registration opens.
5. Playing formats
Events can be run with a shotgun start, tee times or split field over different courses or days based on division.
6. Non-Tour events
This includes smaller events as well as non-standard including doubles, one disc events, ace races and match play. Tour points will not be awarded for these events. An ADG fee of $3.50 per player per event is charged. X-tier events must be registered with ADG and can use the ADG registration system.
7. Leagues
While not contributing towards the ADG Tour points, leagues should still be sanctioned by the ADG. Sanctioning will provide insurance for the league event. Fees are charged at $1.00 per player per league day. All players must be ADG members or have the details required of membership collected at the league event. League numbers will be collected from clubs annually and an invoice sent.