Current Holder

Fernando Cortez

Fernando Cortez

PDGA Rating 921
Division MPO
Events Played 3
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How Bag Tags Work in Our League 🥏

Bag tags are a fun way to track player rankings and add a competitive edge to our disc golf league. Here's how they work:

  1. 🏷️ Tag Assignment: Each player is assigned a unique bag tag with a number and custom artwork. Lower numbers are better!
  2. 🎯 Up for Grabs: In each league event, all participating players' bag tags are "up for grabs."
  3. 📊 Ranking by Performance: After the event, bag tags are redistributed based on players' scores. The best-performing player gets the lowest-numbered tag, and so on.
  4. 🔄 Tag Exchanges: If you outperform a player with a lower-numbered tag, you'll exchange tags with them.
  5. 🛡️ Defending Your Tag: If you perform well enough to keep your current tag number or better, you've successfully "defended" your tag.
  6. Inactive Tags: If you miss two league events in a row, you forfeit your tag.
  7. 🆕 New Players: Newcomers receive their tag at the end of the list after their first event.
🏆 Tiebreaker Rules:

In case of ties, we use the following criteria to determine tag distribution:

  1. Number of league events played in the current league (more is better)
  2. Average score across all events played in the current league (lower is better)
  3. PDGA number (lower is better)

🏁 End of Season: At the end of the season, your final bag tag will be permanently displayed on your ElevateUT Disc Golf Leagues account as a testament to your performance.

Remember, bag tags are all about friendly competition and bragging rights. Good luck, and may the best player earn the #1 tag! 🥇

Osprey Whirl

#4

Origin Story

The Osprey Whirl was forged eons ago from the talons of a celestial raptor that soared through cosmic winds. As the mythical bird shed its talons during an ancient cosmic event, they rained down upon the sacred training grounds, infused with otherworldly energies that grant mastery over aerial domains.

Properties

This swirling vortex of iridescent metal shifts between hues of deep indigo and fiery amber, its razor-sharp edges carved into intricate geometric patterns that echo the precise flight paths of its celestial origins. The artifact thrums with mystical forces, capable of manipulating air currents and imbuing its bearer with unparalleled aerial instincts.

Role

The Osprey Whirl does not act directly, but its very presence enhances the natural hunting abilities and wind-mastering skills of those who wield it, guiding them towards optimal flight trajectories and strategic opportunities.

Tag Details

Pool Raptors

Tag History

Fernando Cortez
Fernando Cortez
Week 7 Score: 56 Place: T2

Cue epic soundtrack In a stunning display of nocturnal prowess, Fernando Cortez has claimed the Osprey Whirl! With a -3 that'd make any night owl hoot with envy, he outflew the field average by a whopping 7.2 strokes. His 956 rating? A talon-sharp 35 points above his norm. Dramatic zoom Will our lunar hunter defend this precious trinket, or will another swoop in under cover of darkness? Find out next time on "The Real Housewives of Raptor Ridge"! 🦉 #DiscGolfAfterDark

Nicholas Jennings
Nicholas Jennings
Week 6 Score: 60 Place: 2

Cue dramatic music In a stunning display of aerial prowess, Nicholas Jennings soared to victory, clutching the coveted Osprey Whirl tag! With a +1 that'd make any raptor screech with envy, they outflew the field average by 4.6 strokes. Slow clap Their 926 rating? A whopping 57 points above their norm. Like an osprey snatching a fish from the river bottoms, Nicholas proved they're no mere fledgling in this hunger games of disc golf. But will they keep this precious trinket, or will another swoop in for the steal? Tune in next week to "The Salty Raptors of River Bottom" to find out! #DiscGolfDrama #NotAMockingbird

Nicholas Jennings
Nicholas Jennings
Week 5 Score: 70 Place: 3

Adjusting my falconer's gloves, I lean forward intently

Ah, what fascinating aerial dynamics we witnessed today! Our young Osprey Whirl, now perched with Nicholas, showed remarkable resilience through turbulent conditions. Like a juvenile raptor learning to hunt in challenging winds, he maintained his composure at +11, soaring just above his usual flight pattern with an 872-rated performance.

Traces flight path in the air

Most telling were those three bounce-back recoveries - precise strikes that would make any hunting osprey proud. While the field average of 9.2 proved this hunting ground particularly challenging, Nicholas demonstrated the patience of a seasoned predator, reading the thermals and adapting his approach.

Yet I sense Osprey Whirl has more to teach its new bearer. As the ancient Talon Masters knew, true mastery comes not from perfect flights, but from learning to fold one's wings before soaring anew. Will Nicholas unlock the tag's full potential? The winds whisper of greater heights to come...

Adjusts spotting scope thoughtfully

Watch this pairing closely, fellow observers. For as I learned tracking that peregrine family in Utah - the most remarkable aerial partnerships often begin in moments of greatest challenge.

Nicholas Jennings
Nicholas Jennings
Week 4 Score: 67 Place: 2

🦅 Osprey Whirl has found a new perch! Nicholas swooped in with talons sharp, claiming the coveted #4 tag with a +9 that soared 21 points above his usual rating. Like a raptor riding thermals, he rose above the field average by 6 strokes! That clutch birdie on 18? Pure predatory instinct. Will our young hawk defend this prestigious tag, or will another bird of prey snatch this treasured trophy? The hunt continues... 🎯 #BirdieBrigade #OspreyWhirlWatch

Leif Smith
Leif Smith
Week 1 Score: 60 Place: 2

Bag Tag 4 'Osprey Whirl' takes flight with Leif, a player with a score as smooth as an osprey's glide. Despite a +2 round, Leif's 910 rating soars 37 points above their norm, outshining the field average. In the whirlwind of competition, Leif stays true to form, mirroring the tag's swift spirit. With consistent play, will Leif ride this momentum to new heights in the league? Stay tuned as the saga of Osprey Whirl unfolds! #BirdieBrigade #WhirlwindWins

Origin Story

Behold, Bag Tag #4, the 'Osprey Whirl'! With a design as swift as an osprey in flight and a whirlwind of charisma, this tag is ready to soar through the 'ElevateUT Raptor Series @ The River Bottoms' league. Picture a tag with feathers ruffled from daring drives and eyes filled with the determination of a whirlwind. At River Bottoms Disc Golf Course, where the river whispers challenges and the bottoms hide tricky baskets, Osprey Whirl is set to navigate the twists and turns of the course. Who will be the first player to grasp this tag, embodying its swift and spirited essence? Keep a keen eye out for the golfer with a whirlwind style and osprey-like focus! The stage is set, the players are primed, and Osprey Whirl is ready to take flight in this disc golf saga. Let the games begin!