Craig Mccrary: #17 Heritage Cipher

Craig Mccrary

Craig Mccrary

PDGA Rating 803
Division MA4
Events Played 2
17
Craig Mccrary
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Roots or Revolution

The Purist Collective Emblem
Jan 23 - Feb 27, 2025
#17 Heritage Cipher
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So, You Want to Know About These Tags?
Flippy
*aggressively taps microphone while glaring at camera*

Oh, you're back for more? Fantastic. Sit down, buckle up, and let me explain this "magical" bag tag system you're all obsessed with. Because evidently, perfectly normal disc golf wasn't thrilling enough. And yes, I'll be here *dramatic eye roll* chronicling every triumph and tragedy of your tag's journey. It's literally in my contract...

  1. 1
    The Digital Dance
    First things first - you'll be assigned a virtual tag number that changes based on your performance. Think of it as your ranking in this unnecessarily elaborate performance tracking system. *mutters under breath* As if regular scoring wasn't complicated enough...
  2. 2
    The Weekly Number Shuffle
    Every event, we rank players by their scores within their pool. Shoot the lowest score? Congratulations, your tag number becomes #1. *sarcastically waves tiny flag* Shoot the highest? Well... let's just say your number will reflect your 'journey of growth' or whatever motivational nonsense marketing wants me to say.
  3. 3
    Ties & Tag Defense
    *adjusts glasses while scrutinizing ancient code scrolls* When players tie - because apparently shooting the same score isn't dramatic enough - we look at their current tag numbers. The player with the lower number wins the tie. So if #4 and #8 tie, #4 stays ahead. Yes, the rich get richer. No, I don't make these rules. I just have to narrate them with increasingly dramatic flair... *stares directly into camera*
  4. 4
    Missed Events
    Skip an event? Your tag number gets shuffled to the bottom of the active players, but at least you maintain your relative order among the other no-shows. *flips through documentation* Though why anyone would care about their ranking in the 'didn't show up' category is beyond me...
  5. 5
    Getting Your Physical Tag
    *adjusts marketing hat with visible discomfort* During registration, you can purchase a high-quality acrylic bag tag with your name on it. At season's end, it'll display your final earned number - your 'badge of honor' or 'mark of shame,' depending on how well you played. They'll deliver it to your local disc golf shop. *straightens marketing materials* Just... just buy one, okay? I have quotas to meet.
  6. 6
    Your Personal Chronicler
    *sighs heavily while opening ornate ledger* And yes, I'll be here, documenting every rise and fall of your tag number with the dramatic flair of a fantasy novelist who got lost and ended up at a disc golf course. Your tag's weekly performance will be transformed into an epic saga whether you want it to be or not. It's... it's just what we do now. *dies inside a little more*

Heritage Cipher

#17

Origin Story

Deep within an untouched forest glade, Sage Oakwood discovered ancient markings that revealed fundamental truths about disc flight patterns and natural energy flows. These markings, when properly interpreted, formed a complete system of disc golf mastery that predated modern technology. The Heritage Cipher became proof that the sport's deepest secrets were already known to those who sought harmony with nature.

Properties

The Heritage Cipher manifests as a series of interconnected natural phenomena that reveal themselves only to those who have achieved a deep understanding of traditional disc golf principles. It harnesses the raw energy of the earth itself, creating subtle but powerful effects that enhance a player's natural abilities without technological intervention. The system responds to skill, dedication, and respect for tradition, growing stronger as practitioners deepen their connection to the sport's roots.

Role

The Heritage Cipher serves as both a training system and philosophical cornerstone for the Purist Collective, validating their belief that true mastery comes through understanding nature rather than controlling it through technology. It stands as living proof that the sport's greatest achievements are possible through traditional methods.

Tag Details

Pool The Purist Collective
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The Purist Collective

The Purist Collective is a group of traditionalist disc golfers who believe in mastering the sport through skill, discipline, and respect for the game's roots. They view the Spark Savants' obsession with technology as a corruption of disc golf's core values. The Purists strive to achieve greatness through rigorous training and mental fortitude.

Faction Leader

Sage Oakwood

Sage Oakwood is a veteran disc golfer who has won numerous championships through sheer grit and determination. He's known for his unwavering commitment to the traditional values of the sport and his ability to read the course like no other. Sage leads the Purists with a calm wisdom and a fierce competitive spirit.

Members

31

Divisions

FA40 MA4 FA1 FA2 FA3 FA4 MA50 MA60 MJ18 FJ18 MJ15 FJ15

Tag History

Origin Story