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 the first week of the Nova Brigade, Nicholas Jennings blazes a trail with a 78-point rating surge, leaving Scott Belchak in the cosmic dust.

Analysis

The Nova Brigade's inaugural week saw Nicholas Jennings rise like a phoenix from the ashes of a +9 round, soaring to a 940-rated performance. His 78-point leap and 7-stroke improvement are a testament to the grit and determination of a true space cowboy. Meanwhile, Scott Belchak showcased his own resilience, bouncing back with a 50-point boost. These cowboys are proving that even in the harshest galactic conditions, the bond between rider and dino can lead to stellar comebacks.

Nova Brigade Standings

as of Jan 12, 2025

Rank	Player	Trend	Progress
1	Nicholas Jennings	↑998	First week tracking progress
2	Scott Belchak	↑997	First week tracking progress