Golf's Major Championships (GMC)

[Seminole Red]

im working on it.....

[MasterBlastr]

Very nice -

[Eli's Gone]

It's fun....with the PGA Fantasy and IHUB, most players pick chalk...DK has that salary cap which makes you delve deep into the bo(o)geymen to fill a roster if you want a Scheffler that week...

while it would be nice to grab a jackpot at DK, the goal is 6 making the cut which usually guarantees a cash....

[Seminole Red]

that would be nice, its good to make a hit every now and then

[Seminole Red]

I havent sent them any money ,,,yet

[Seminole Red]

they sure advertise it alot

[Eli's Gone]

Played my 1st DK contest on 4/2/2015 and have played pretty much every week since---this is my favorite email from them

Hi Eliscoming,

Your $1000.00 USD DraftKings Withdrawal has been processed. Please check your My Account page for details of how your request was processed.

[MasterBlastr]

That's why I never place more than a $5 bet on anything. I have literally placed hundreds of bets and contest entry fees over the last year and a half, and am still playing off my $25 stake. My account balance is $47.35 - never bet so much that a reasonable cold streak wipes out your bankroll.

[MasterBlastr]

Yes. There is definitely a darker side to all that. And the social media element, which can take away from 'healthier' pursuits.

[Seminole Red]

and there are so many things you can bet on, I bet people have gone broke on that site

[MasterBlastr]

It's really a world onto itself, but everything in moderation, etc.

[Seminole Red]

lolol, I guess I got a bite my first week.....

[Seminole Red]

thanks Mick

[MasterBlastr]

The DK contest we are playing has no Fed-Ex element, and there is no bench. Very different strategies. PGA contest uses a Stableford scoring system, which rewards bogey avoidance. A lot more to say, but anyway.

Lots to explore on DK, for sure. Like eating an elephant, you do it one bite at a time, and savor it.

[mick]

mont & davis wd

[MasterBlastr]

Davis WD also - undisclosed (so far)

[Seminole Red]

Funny....Cam Davis is not listed in The Field but he is listed on Fantasy golf ......?

[Seminole Red]

Patrick Cantlay withdraws from 2024 John Deere Classic, to be replaced by 2-time Scottish PGA Tour winner

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/patrick-cantlay-withdraws-from-2024-john-deere-classic-to-be-replaced-by-2-time-scottish-pga-tour-winner/ar-BB1pe4tl?ocid=msedgntphdr&cvid=6ee4f1f24f74403a9aa627de19d3b0c0&ei=26

[Seminole Red]

New golf show 'Rolling the Rock with Alice Cooper and Rocco Mediate' coming to SiriusXM

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/new-golf-show-rolling-the-rock-with-alice-cooper-and-rocco-mediate-coming-to-siriusxm/ar-BB1peelF?ocid=msedgntphdr&cvid=a841337211284a90eacb57bfc6c633a7&ei=21

[Seminole Red]

alot of differences between DK and PGA Diehard

[Seminole Red]

thanks MB, Ill have to do some exploring on the DK site

[Seminole Red]

thanks for posting the scoring and where to find it Eli.....

[fuagf]

Thanks, the countdown clock will be good enough - once i get
there. Thanks for the effort, better just relax and wait now.

[fuagf]

The two options only i mentioned is a drop down, can't type +61 in there. And as
expected putting it in the typing space with the 04...number gives invalid number.

Nice thought, but seriously we'll have to wait 'til i get on to my sister.

[MasterBlastr]

Lets see - dialing prefix for Australia is +61 (U.S. is +1) so try format +61 4XX XXX XXX or +61 5XX XXX XXX

[MasterBlastr]

Also, the deadline to get into this week's contest is 06:00 Eastern on July 4. I think you are in the same time zone as Melbourne, which is 14 hours ahead of Eastern. So you would have until 20:00, or 8pm July 4, your time. There is a countdown clock on the entry page once you get there.

[fuagf]

I'd guess to join DK from any angle i'd still have the no option for Australian mobile problem.

Anyway for yours i got

The page isn’t redirecting properly

An error occurred during a connection to au.draftkings.com.

This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies.

your .. https://www.draftkings.com/

They must mean DK cookies, or i don't know??? And i haven't had any request for DK cookies.

Umm, i'll try that link with the VPN on SF .. hang on ... LOL, as expected that worked now to do Sign up now .. right same page i had before .. with mobile number ..

Late thought i have a sister in RI could use hers, but will have to check with her if
it's ok first. Old problem i always wish late thoughts would come first. They should.

Thanks.

[MasterBlastr]

OK you might try creating a DK account first at https://www.draftkings.com, then accessing the league 'organically', by clicking on Daily Fantasy > Leagues > Alliance of Diehards - or by letting me know what your DraftKings username is, and I will send you an invitation.

[fuagf]

Ok. My present problem is i don't get past the mobile number. Those other states still +1 for US. Only two options are England and US.

Actually just now thought IF they were in Australia surely then they would put a third option in that mobile slot. Master...'s
https://dkn.gs/r/3CtozV9MWEymFKyygGsp9g
i pressed join and got email .. user name .. password .. mobile number, two options only UK and US.

Now am guessing those are the only two places they operate.

Appreciate the thoughts.

[Eli's Gone]

In states in the U.S. where Draftkings wasn't bet eligible, they still let you have an account---they wouldn't accept deposits but allowed you to play free contests---which is what Master's league is

[fuagf]

LOL That's interesting considering Australians are close to the biggest gamblers per capita in the world, if not the biggest, what's taken them so long.

Would guess it may be like Netflix in that they would be separate entities. Couldn't in the beginning but can watch your Netflix now on my VPN. Am using it to watch two at present, through SF. I didn't have to provide any false info though and to play with you guys on your Draftking i would likely run into the same problem as now.

If Draftkings was here, and If i didn't have to give any false info, i wouldn't have any problem with using the VPN to play with you guys.

When i get around to having the online chat with a Draftkings source if i say am not betting just doing the free stuff maybe i can sneak in. They wouldn't need any info in that case. Will have a go in the next few days. Have to be in the mood to break from all the bad stuff going on.

[Eli's Gone]

You might be in luck

https://www.legalsportsreport.com/19834/draftkings-launching-fantasy-sports-australia/

[fuagf]

Snagged at the beginning re mobile number. Sod knows why options are only for
the US and the UK. Eventually i will get around to a chat with a DK bot, or whatever.

[fuagf]

If i have to use VPN i won't. I would see that as wrong for this sort of thing. I can't complete some registrations, whatever, because for geographic position the options are only US states. If i can enter honestly i will - eventually. If, when, i get in what day - your day - do picks have to be in? Your idea of a chat is a good one if needed too.

[MasterBlastr]

The landscape keeps shifting, so I should not discourage anyone without knowing the true state of things at any given moment. I know there are workarounds using VPN, but I have not treaded those waters (in this regard).

[fuagf]

That actually is one of the main reasons i wasn't going to bother trying. Will have a look when more time feels free. When you first put it up i did appreciate your effort.

[MasterBlastr]

It is possible that because you are not in the U.S, you may not be eligible to play. But get as far as you can, even enlist some assistance through online chat with a DK rep.

[MasterBlastr]

I see Eli already had it - but I could add that your player(s) standing could change even after he is done, and could affect your point total (and standing),

[fuagf]

Grr, how can i resist. Will have a go at getting in today or tomorrow or...sometime and figuring it out.
Any such challenge at more fun is more fun. What day do picks have to be in??? Your day.

And congrats, Eli, for regaining the overall Diehard lead. Go PGA, lol.

[MasterBlastr]

If you go to the page where you pick your team, you will see in blue a link to where you can view the contest details

Above the list of available players -

Alliance of Diehards by SuperStud77 #3
Draft 6 golfers and stay under the $50,000 Salary Cap. Enter now!
Entries: 2/20 Entry: Free Prizes: $0 Crowns: 0 Full Contest Details | Share Link

[fuagf]

HughsBest, And congrats again for your super snag of Cam Davis. A beaut pick.

[Eli's Gone]

Sign in to DK----Click the "Contests" tab on the top toolbar-----then click the "Alliance of Diehards" contest link----then the "rules and scoring" tab which will spit out these scoring and bonus details

CLASSIC GOLF
In salary cap contests, participants will create a lineup by selecting players listed in the Player Pool. Each player listed has an assigned salary and a valid lineup must not exceed the salary cap of $50,000.

Contest results will be determined by the total points accumulated by each individual lineup entry (scoring rules summarized below).

Participation in each contest must be made only as specified in the Terms of Use. Failure to comply with these Terms of Use will result in disqualification and, if applicable, prize forfeiture.

SCORING
Per Hole Scoring

Double Eagle or Better

+13 Pts

Eagle

+8 Pts

Birdie

+3 Pts

Par

+0.5 Pts

Bogey

-0.5 Pts

Double Bogey

-1 Pt

Worse than Double Bogey

-1 Pt

Tournament Finish Scoring

1st

+30 Pts

2nd

+20 Pts

3rd

+18 Pts

4th

+16 Pts

5th

+14 Pts

6th

+12 Pts

7th

+10 Pts

8th

+9 Pts

9th

+8 Pts

10th

+7 Pts

11th – 15th

+6 Pts

16th – 20th

+5 Pts

21st – 25th

+4 Pts

26th – 30th

+3 Pts

31st – 40th

+2 Pts

41st – 50th

+1 Pt

Streaks and Bonuses

Streak of 3 Birdies or Better {Max 1 Per Round}

+3 Pts

Bogey Free Round

+3 Pts

All Predetermined Rounds Under 70 Strokes

+5 Pts

Hole In One

+5 Pts

SCORING NOTES
Ties for a finishing position will not reduce or average down points. For example, if 2 golfers tie for 3rd place, each will receive the 18 fantasy points for the 3rd place finish result.
Playoff Holes will not count towards final scoring, with the exception of the "finishing position" scoring. For example, the golfer who wins the tournament will receive the sole award of 1st place points, but will not accrue points for their scoring result in the individual playoff holes.
Golfers will receive fantasy points for all completed holes that we receive statistics for. If a golfer withdraws or is disqualified before completing a round, the golfer will receive fantasy points for all holes completed in that round that we receive statistics for. However, golfers who withdraw or are disqualified will not be eligible for a finishing position bonus.
Golfers must complete 18 holes to be eligible for a bogey free round bonus. If a round is shortened to less than 18 holes, no golfers will be eligible for the bonus in that round. If a golfer is disqualified after a round, that golfer is still eligible for the bogey free round bonus.
Golfers must complete 3 or 4 18 hole rounds, depending on the predetermined 54 or 72 hole tournament, to be eligible for the all rounds under 70 strokes bonus. If a tournament is shortened to less than the predetermined 54 or 72 holes or a round is shortened to less than 18 holes, no golfers will be eligible for the bonus. If a predetermined 54 or 72 hole tournament is extended an extra round, no golfers will be eligible for the bonus.
LINEUP REQUIREMENTS
Lineups will consist of 6 Golfers.

PLAYER POOL
The Player Pool will consist of all golfers expected to participate in the upcoming week’s tournament. Occasionally a golfer may be missing from the Player Pool due to late qualification or unforeseen circumstances.

In most circumstances, the Player Pool will be posted the Monday before the tournament, and once the Player Pool is established for a Game Set, it will not be adjusted. In the rare event that there is a mistake within the Player Pool that would significantly impact game quality, DraftKings reserves the right to correct the mistake after contests for that Game Set have become available. This may result in valid lineups becoming invalid. This would most likely occur shortly after the Player Pool becomes available, far in advance of the contest start time, and participants who have entered contests for the Game Set prior to the adjustment will be notified via email.

Occasionally, the Player Pool will be posted earlier than the Monday before the tournament. In these instances, additional golfers may be added to the Player Pool up until 48 hours before the tournament. All changes to the Player Pool will be communicated to entrants via email.

LINEUP EDITS
Lineups may be edited at any time leading up to a tournament. Each individual golfer will become "locked" at the scheduled start time of the tournament. A locked golfer cannot be added or removed from a roster spot. Locked roster spots for all entries are displayed in contest GameCenters.

Golf contest start times are subject to change based on the time of the first tee time. In the rare case that a tournament starts before the scheduled start time, all golfers will become locked as soon as our feed reflects that the tournament has begun. Additionally, any swaps that were made after the real-life start time of the tournament will result in those lineups being disqualified and refunded.

TOURNAMENT CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS
In the event that a tournament is cancelled, DraftKings will cancel and refund all contest entries. DraftKings will consider a tournament cancelled if no tour prize money is paid out and no winner is declared, or if the tour itself declares the tournament cancelled.

A golf tournament may enter a suspended state due to weather, darkness, or some other reason. DraftKings will wait until the tournament’s officials make a ruling on the outcome of the suspension before taking any actions related to paying out or cancelling contest entries. If it becomes clear, as determined by DraftKings in its sole discretion, that the tournament will not be completed (either played in full or shortened) before the tour’s next scheduled tournament being offered by DraftKings, DraftKings will cancel and refund all contest entries.

SHORTENED TOURNAMENTS
If the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV, LPGA, KFT or PGA Champions Tour shortens an event for any reason, then the statistics that are generated for the portion of the tournament that has been completed will be used to finalize and payout contests.

TEAM STROKE PLAY EVENTS
In team stroke play events (i.e. the Zurich Classic), golfers compete with a partner. Every golfer expected to play in the event will be included in the player pool, but you cannot draft both partners from the same team to the same lineup.

Golfers who are partners will receive the same statistics and fantasy points in each contest. This is true for all rounds of the event, including those that use alternate shot and better ball formats.

If a golfer doesn't play at all in a contest, they will not be eligible to receive fantasy points for that contest.

[utamaro71]

Thanks Red

[Seminole Red]

I dont understand their point system but its a challenge

[Seminole Red]

good pickin UT

[MasterBlastr]

Draft Kings Alliance of Diehards - Week #3
Link to contest >>>>> Draft Kings Alliance of Diehards

This week we are welcoming BbqBob727 - Bob we are ready for you. Mick keep trying if you are still interested, and can get though all the security. Even though the contest is free, DraftKings accepts bets, and is not legal in every state, so you need to positively identify yourself.

Congrats to LagoonGoons who came out on top last weekend with a score of 397.50, even with half his team missing the cut. Everyone did terrible, but leave it up the Goons who like it tough.

DK is ready for this week's entries. Everyone is welcome to join. We will always keep this contest available for free for everyone who wants to play. Please invite others if you know of anybody.

SuperStud77 aka MasterBlaster
Commissioner

[utamaro71]

Thanks MB

[utamaro71]

Thanks mick

[Seminole Red]

In Detroit, Young was well in the mix, trailing by a single stroke as he tackled the back nine. However, at the par 5 14th, the 27-year-old pulled his tee shot left and, in a moment of frustration, the American leant on his driver, causing it to break and be out of play for the rest of the event...

[Eli's Gone]

Field: JUL 4 - 7 John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL • USA PURSE $8,000,000 FEDEXCUP 500 pts

https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/2024/john-deere-classic/R2024030