2023 PGA $ League Pre Draft Thread

[Vegas Sox Fan]

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@TFP
@bostonbeerbelly
@kenneycb
@Average Reds
@heavyde050
@Zomp -
@BigMike -
@Lupe Whalewatch -
@scottyno -
@Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat -
@4 6 3 DP -
@Vegas Sox Fan -
@Deathofthebambino -
@Leon Trotsky -
@ezemerson -
@cshea -
@Dan1864 -
@FL4WL3SS -
@inJacobyWeTrust -
@JKelley34 -

As I understand, @johnmd20 is dropping out but @kenneycb has asked to step in. Other than that I'm not aware of anyone else needing to drop. If so please speak up. I also understand that anyone that was able to rolled over last years winnings but I'm not as clear on that. I'll let @TFP chime in on who owes what. As soon as we are good on the finances we can get the draft thread rolling.

Here is the schedule. There are a few changes this year but nothing too major. The WGC in Mexico and the Northern Trust are out, they are replaced on our schedule by The Mexico and Scottish Opens. Both are PGA Tour events with fedex cup points and in the case of the Scottish Open, co sanctioned by the PGA Tour and European Tour.


The Tour Championship winner aka the Fed Ex Cup winner is its own prize. That tournament is not included in year end standings.

JAN 12 - 15, 2023	Sony Open in Hawaii
JAN 19 - 22, 2023	The American Express
JAN 25 - 28, 2023	Farmers Insurance Open
FEB 2 - 5, 2023	AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
FEB 9 - 12, 2023	Waste Management Phoenix Open
FEB 16 - 19, 2023	The Genesis Invitational
FEB 23 - 26, 2023	The Honda Classic
MAR 2 - 5, 2023	Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
MAR 9 - 12, 2023	THE PLAYERS Championship
MAR 16 - 19, 2023	Valspar Championship
MAR 22 - 26, 2023	World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play
MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023	Valero Texas Open
APR 6 - 9, 2023	Masters Tournament
APR 13 - 16, 2023	RBC Heritage
APR 27 - APR 30, 2023	Mexico Open
MAY 4 - 7, 2023	Wells Fargo Championship
MAY 11 - 14, 2023	AT&T Byron Nelson
MAY 18 - 21, 2023	PGA Championship
MAY 25 - 28, 2023	Charles Schwab Challenge
JUN 1 - 4, 2023	the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
JUN 8 - 11, 2023	RBC Canadian Open
JUN 15 - 18, 2023	U.S. Open
JUN 22 - 25, 2023	Travelers Championship
JUN 29 - JUL 2, 2023	Rocket Mortgage Classic
JUL 6 - 9, 2023	John Deere Classic
JUL 13 - 16, 2023	Genesis Scottish Open
JUL 20 - 23, 2023	The Open Championship
JUL 27 - 30, 2023	3M Open
AUG 3 - 6, 2023	Wyndham Championship
AUG 10 - 13, 2023	FedEx St. Jude Championship
AUG 17 - 20, 2023	BMW Championship
AUG 24 - 27, 2023	TOUR Championship

 

[Vegas Sox Fan]

Without @johnmd20 and his gracious donation last year the payouts will need to change a bit. Let me know if the below works.

$150x20= $3,000 up for grabs.

26 non major tournaments is $50 per winner = $1300
Majors (plus Players) will be $100 each = $500
- Fedex Cup Champ - $50
- Most missed cuts - $25
- End of season standings
--1st Place - $500
-- 2nd Place - $250
-- 3rd Place - $175
--4th place - $100
--5th place - $50
--Last place - $50




Scoring. Nothing will change unless someone strongly objects.

Stroke Play Scoring:
Winner - 15
Playoff Loser - 12
2nd (plus ties) - 10
3rd-5th (plus ties) - 7
6th-10th (plus ties) - 5
11th-25th (plus ties) - 3
25th-cut line (including MDF) - 1

Match Play Scoring:
Winner - 15
Runner Up - 10
Semifinal Losers - 7
Quarterfinal Losers - 5
Round of 16 Losers - 3
Not making bracket play - 1

 

[Mooch]

If anyone drops out, I'd love to be considered as a fill in.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

All looks good. Bring it on.

 

[Zomp]

@Mooch i believe heavyde dropped out but I will look through my PMs and let you know tonight

 

[heavyde050]

I definitely dropped out. Feel free to take my spot. This is a great league.

 

[ezemerson]

In.....ready for my bad draft spot hahaha

 

[TFP]

I'll let @TFP chime in on who owes what. As soon as we are good on the finances we can get the draft thread rolling.

The 2022 spreadsheet has the accurate numbers owed for this year in the "Amount Owed for 2023" column at the end of the Standings tab.

If anyone drops out, I'd love to be considered as a fill in.

@Mooch i believe heavyde dropped out but I will look through my PMs and let you know tonight

heavyde did drop out, you're in @Mooch.

 

[cshea]

Are we in the money collection process? Same routine as the past?

 

[TFP]

Yep - paypal/venmo to me. If you need my info shoot me a DM.

 

[scottyno]

Paid

 

[TFP]

The new guys have paid and I've kept the spreadsheet updated with the others who have paid as well.

I do think it'll be interesting this year with LIV in the fold - how will people potentially leaving affect people's draft decisions? We have the add/drop periods still so I don't think we need to change anything in the rules, but I'm curious what the draft looks like this year.

 

[cshea]

$ sent.

Personally, I feel like the LIV/PGA Tour situation is somewhat stable at this point LIV has over 70 guys in their lineup for 48 spots per tournament. I'm sure they'd open their arms for the top 20-25 players on the PGA Tour but at this point everyone in that category seems firmly entrenched for the Tour. If one goes, then I guess the floodgates open but I'm not sure there's a way to prepare for that.

I'm definitely interested in where some of the LIV guys get drafted though. How soon is too soon for Cam Smith who is arguably the best player in the world but only eligible for 4 of our events (maybe 5 but I'm operating under the assumption that the Tour won't let him play the Players).

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Yep - paypal/venmo to me. If you need my info shoot me a DM.

TFP, I need paypal and the amount I owe (I looked over the spreadsheet and can't find it). Looking forward to donating again. God, my team sucks every year.

 

[Vegas Sox Fan]

TFP, I need paypal and the amount I owe (I looked over the spreadsheet and can't find it). Looking forward to donating again. God, my team sucks every year.

Could we get a post here showing who needs to pay and how much? I've paid but the spreadsheet says I owe.

 

[cshea]

We should probably start drafting this week or early next week. Looking at last years draft, we started on 12/15 and wrapped it up on 1/6. The Sony starts 1/16 so we have plenty of time but should probably start sooner rather than later to give people enough time.

I know it's a burden on the organizers, I'll offer up any assistance I can provide.

 

[ezemerson]

sent

 

[TFP]

Could we get a post here showing who needs to pay and how much? I've paid but the spreadsheet says I owe.

Look over one more column in "Paid for 2023". You're marked Y

 

[TFP]

Right now @BigMike, @inJacobyWeTrust, @JKelley34, @Zomp and @Deathofthebambino are all that are left who owe (I've sent DOTB the paypal info). I'll defer to @Zomp for drafting timeline.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Right now @BigMike, @inJacobyWeTrust, @JKelley34, @Zomp and @Deathofthebambino are all that are left who owe (I've sent DOTB the paypal info). I'll defer to @Zomp for drafting timeline.

Just sent via PP, thanks Nick.

 

[Zomp]

Just paid. That was the worst year I’ve ever had.

as far as drafting I’m down for whenever.
@Vegas Sox Fan and @cshea both offered help with it so not sure if you guys just want to handle it over the next few nights and we can start drafting this weekend.

 

[kenneycb]

As a newbie, is there a quick rundown of the rules, namely around players? I know there’s a draft and add / drop period but want to make sure I’m not missing anything.

 

[cshea]

8-round snake draft. No rules surrounding players, you can pick whomever you like. The add/drop periods are the only time you can make any roster changes. Therefor, if a guy goes to LIV you are stuck with him until the next add / drop.

Edit; and no trades

 

[Vegas Sox Fan]

I was waiting for all payments to come in but if we are comfortable I can get the draft kicked off this week.

 

[TFP]

I haven't heard at all from @BigMike, @inJacobyWeTrust, and @JKelley34 so want to confirm they're still in before we kick off?

 

[inJacobyWeTrust]

Sorry! Still in and just paid via PayPal

 

[Zomp]

I've PM'd JKelley and BigMike. Once they say they're in we can get started.

 

[JKelley34]

In - sorry

 

[BigMike]

I'm in, will pay tonight.

Took a quick look, and someone ping me who I need to send cash to?

 

[TFP]

We are fully paid up. Thanks all.