Phoenix award

Most impressive bounce-back after worst round

Scoring System

PHOENIX AWARD SCORING RUBRIC

Recognizes impressive bounce-back performances. Requires significant rating improvement (50+ points).

1. Rating Improvement (0-200+ points) • Rating difference × 2 • Example 80 point improvement = 160 points

2. Stroke Improvement (0-100+ points) • Total strokes improved × 10 • Example 5 strokes = 50 points

3. Field Average Bonus (0-100+ points) • (Field average - Comeback score) × 15 • Only applies when beating field average

4. Recovery Depth (0-50+ points) • (Player average - Worst round rating) × 0.5 • Example 40 points below average = 20 points

5. Average Beating Bonus (0-100+ points) • (Comeback rating - Player average) × 2 • Only applies when exceeding average

TOTAL SCORE CALCULATION Final Score = Rating Improvement + Stroke Improvement + Field Bonus + Recovery Depth + Average Bonus

Example - 80 point rating improvement (160 points) - 5 stroke improvement (50 points) - Beat field by 2 (30 points) - 40 points below average (20 points) - Beat average by 20 (40 points) Total = 300 points

Current Status

In a galaxy of fierce competitors, Jake Neeley MA4 rises like a phoenix, soaring 68 rating points and 7 strokes to claim the top spot in the Phoenix Award race.

Analysis

The Phoenix Award is no ordinary accolade; it’s a testament to resilience, grit, and the unbreakable bond between a space cowboy and their steed. Jake Neeley MA4 embodies this spirit, clawing back from a +18 round to a stellar +11, a 68-point rating leap that’s as rare as a comet’s tail. With 7 strokes shaved off and a performance 34 points above his average, Jake’s comeback is a masterclass in determination. In the retro-futuristic Wild West of disc golf, where every throw is a shot at glory, Jake’s rise is a story for the ages.

Nero's Marauders Standings

as of Jan 12, 2025

Rank	Player	Trend	Progress
1	Jake Neeley	↑998	First week tracking progress