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MERCED NADGT 2025

Holes 18
Par 59
6861 ft
Par rating
195
Event
Long
Active -

🥏 Welcome to the 2025 MERCED NADGT – Cee Time Event Caddie Book Introduction Thank you for joining us for the very first Merced NADGT Qualifier, hosted at beautiful Fahrens Park by the Merced Disc Golf Club. This is a one-round, 18-hole, tee time-based event featuring a custom layout designed to challenge shot shaping, placement, and mental focus—perfect for showcasing your game in true NADGT fashion. 📍 Layout Overview: The course features a hybrid of the OG Fahrens Park layout with a few NADGT-exclusive adjustments to elevate the competitive experience. Expect a mix of technical lines through tree tunnels, elevation changes, OB pressure along sidewalks and roads, and a few ace runs to keep things exciting. Mandos: Clearly marked with flags and signage—missing a mando will require play from the designated drop zone. OB: All roads, sidewalks, and creek-connected water are OB. These will be painted and flagged where needed. Hazards: Paths and in-play tee pads are considered hazards. Play from the lie with a one-stroke penalty. 🚩 Additional Player Notes: Drop Zone are marked and in use on specific holes—check signage and the hole notes in this caddie book. The 2-meter rule is in effect. There is no alcohol or drug use allowed during play—violators will be disqualified. Respect the park and all non-tournament park users. Pace of play is important—stay ready, stay courteous, and keep up with the group ahead. This is a trophy-only qualifier , and while professionals may play, they are not eligible for NADGT invitations . Let’s make this inaugural NADGT Merced event one to remember—good luck, and enjoy your round!

Hole notes

General Rules & Playoff Summary: The 2-meter rule is in effect for this event. All marked and flagged mandatory routes (mandos) must be followed. Drop zones are in play where indicated by flags and paint. Out-of-bounds areas (OB) include all sidewalks, roads, and any creek-connected bodies of water. Hazards include pathways and tee pads that are part of the course layout. Absolutely no alcohol or drug use is allowed during play—any player found in violation will be immediately removed from the event. In the case of a tie for first place (or another designated position), a sudden-death playoff will occur immediately following the final round. The tied players will compete hole-by-hole, starting on a hole determined by the Tournament Director. Standard stroke play rules apply, and the playoff continues until one player scores lower than the others on a hole. If multiple players remain tied, they will continue on to the next hole while others are eliminated. Standard PDGA rules apply throughout, including OBs, hazards, and mandos. Players are expected to conduct themselves professionally and keep the pace of play respectful and timely. Spectators should remain quiet and out of the way during playoff action.

Hole info

Tee → Target
Avg
Hole 1
Main → Hill
196 ft Par 3
2.88
(-0.1)
34%
48%
14%

Notes

"OB: Creek and beyond O.B. and must proceed to the drop zone. Fence, sidewalk, and the wood border behind the pin is OB. Hole 3 Tee Pad is OB. NOTE: Tournament Tee-> Long Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN AND AUTO TRAFFIC ON THE PATH AND ROAD, AND WATCH FOR PLAYERS ON HOLE 3 TEE PAD)"

Hole 2
Tournament → Long Left
465 ft Par 3
4.36
(+1.4)
20%
40%
25%

Notes

"OB: Drives that do not land safely in bounds must proceed to the drop zone. The fence, sidewalk, and the wood border behind the pin and beyond are OB. Hole 3 Tee Pad is OB. NOTE: Tournament Tee-> Long Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN AND AUTO TRAFFIC ON THE PATH AND ROAD, AND WATCH FOR PLAYERS ON HOLE 3 TEE PAD)"

Hole 3
Main → Main
377 ft Par 3
3.54
(+0.5)
51%
33%

Notes

"MANDATORIES: Discs must not enter the restricted space right of the marked tree. If MANDO is missed, proceed to DZ + 1 penalty throw. NOTE: Regular Tee -> Straight Pin (WATCH FOR PLAY ON HOLE 4) "

Hole 4
Main → Short
301 ft Par 3
3.17
(+0.2)
14%
61%
20%

Notes

"OB: Hole 5 Tee Pad is OB. Fence and beyond OB. HAZARD: Path plays as Hazard NOTE: Regular Tee-> Short Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON PATH) "

Hole 5
Main → Main
293 ft Par 3
3.18
(+0.2)
15%
59%
21%

Notes

"OB: Fence and beyond OB. Path and beyond. NOTE: Regular Tee -> Regular Pin (WATCH FOR PLAY ON HOLE 8) "

Hole 6
Main → Long/Tournament
344 ft Par 3
3.42
(+0.4)
11%
52%
27%

Notes

"OB: Sidewalk/path, fence, and beyond OB. MANDATORIES: DOUBLE MANDO - Discs must not enter the restricted space right of the marked tree and left of the marked tree. If either MANDO is missed, proceed to the corresponding DZ + 1 penalty throw. NOTE: Regular Tee -> Canal Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC)"

Hole 7
Tournament → Short on hole T/7
236 ft Par 3
3.56
(+0.6)
13%
40%
31%
12%

Notes

"OB: The creek, and Left of the creek is OB, the Path and Right of the path is OB. Drives that do not land safely in bounds, must re-tee or proceed to the drop zone or +1 stroke. NOTE: A Tournament Tee -> Short Elevated Pin (WATCH FOR PLAY ON GREEN AS WELL AS PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON PATH) *Drop Zone is Located on 9 Green* "

Hole 8
Main → Middle Right on hole 9B
218 ft Par 3
3.11
(+0.1)
18%
59%
19%

Notes

"OB: The creek, and Left of the creek is OB. Hazard: Path plays as a hazard. NOTE: Hole 7 Tee -> Straight Hill Pin (WATCH FOR PLAY ON GREEN AS WELL AS PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON PATH)

Hole 9
Main → Long
466 ft Par 4
3.71
(-0.3)
45%
36%
11%

Notes

"HAZARD: Path plays as hazard. OB: Creek and beyond OB. MANDATORIES: Discs must not enter restricted space right or left of marked trees. If MANDO is missed, players must re-tee + 1 penalty throw. NOTE: Regular Tee -> Canal Bank (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON PATH)"

Hole 10
Main → Long
320 ft Par 3
3.74
(+0.7)
40%
35%
14%

Notes

"MANDATORIES: Discs must not enter the restricted space Right of the marked tree. If MANDO is missed, proceed to the corresponding DZ + 1 penalty throw. OB: Creek and beyond OB. NOTE: Regular Tee-> Long Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC)"

Hole 11
Main → Long Right
427 ft Par 3
3.68
(+0.7)
45%
34%
11%

Notes

"OB: Rope and Pole line, All Water, Creek and beyond OB NOTE: Regular Tee -> Long Right Pin "

Hole 12
Main → Long Left
518 ft Par 4
4.52
(+0.5)
17%
38%
26%
11%

Notes

"MANDATORIES: Discs must not enter the restricted space Left of the marked tree. If MANDO is missed, proceed to the corresponding DZ + 1 penalty throw. OB: Creek and beyond OB. Rope and beyond OB. White paint along creek OB. HAZARD: Hole 16 Tee Pads NOTE: Regular Tee ->Long Left Pin - Watch for Large Dens/Holes in ground"

Hole 13
ALT → Long
338 ft Par 3
3.37
(+0.4)
56%
27%

Notes

"OB: Creek and beyond OB. Rope and Pole line OB. NOTE: Regular Tee -> Left Long Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON PATH)"

Hole 14
Main → Long
331 ft Par 3
3.79
(+0.8)
38%
40%
14%

Notes

"OB: Creek and beyond OB. Rope and Pole line OB. NOTE: Regular Tee -> Left Long Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON PATH)"

Hole 15
Main → Short
615 ft Par 4
4.69
(+0.7)
16%
36%
26%
12%

Notes

OB: Marked rope line left and right, long, wrapped around pin plays as OB. OB plays from where it went out +1 stroke NOTE: Hole 25 Tee -> Hole 25 Pin

Hole 16
Main → Long Left
508 ft Par 4
4.21
(+0.2)
26%
40%
20%

Notes

"OB: Left and Right, Long wrapped around the pin OB. OB plays from where it went out + 1 stroke. NOTE: Hole 26 Tee -> Hole 26 Long Left Pin **Watch and allow for player cross traffic**"

Hole 17
Main → Long Right
391 ft Par 3
3.78
(+0.8)
40%
35%
13%

Notes

"OB: Sidewalk and beyond OB. Creek and Beyond is OB NOTE: Hole 27 Tee -> Hole 27 Long Right Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC) (SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED) "

Hole 18
Main → Long
517 ft Par 4
4.24
(+0.2)
26%
39%
21%

Notes

"OB: Sidewalk, creek, and beyond OB. MANDATORIES: Discs must not enter the restricted space right of marked trees. If MANDO is missed, proceed to the corresponding DZ + 1 penalty throw. NOTE: Hole 28 Regular Tee -> Hole 28 Long Pin (WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN AND AUTO TRAFFIC"