Pin hunter award

Celebrates excellence in CTP (Closest to Pin) competitions, recognizing elite shots, successful flag movements, and consistency

Scoring System

PIN HUNTER AWARD SCORING RUBRIC

Recognizes CTP excellence across multiple dimensions. Minimum 3 events played.

1. Flag Movements and CTP Quality (0-150 points) • Unbeatable CTP (no movements) = 50 points • Base movement = 15 points per event • Quality movement bonus = 10 points × (movements beaten) • Circle 1 bonus = 5 points × (movements beaten) • Winning movement = 50% bonus • Example Moving flag twice in event = 15 + (10 × 1) = 25 points

Example

2. CTP Wins (0-100 points) • Win = 25 points each • Consecutive wins = +5 bonus each • Example 3 wins (2 consecutive) = 85 points

3. Participation (0-50 points) • 5 points per event, capped at 50 • Example 8 events = 40 points

4. Perfect Shots (25 points each) • Parked shots = 25 points • Aces = 35 points • Circle 1 = 15 points

5. Field Size (0-50 points) • 3 points per average competitor • Example avg 12 players = 36 points

6. Distance Bonus (0-100 points) • Points scale with hole length

200-299ft = 10pts

300-399ft = 20pts

400-499ft = 30pts

500ft+ = 40pts

7. Earnings Bonus (0-50 points) • 1 point per $3 won • Example $150 won = 50 points

Current Status

The Pin Hunter race begins with the gears of competition just starting to turn. Eric Pearson MA3 leads the pack, but the clockwork of excellence is yet to fully engage. Precision and potential await as the season unfolds.

Analysis

As the gears of the Pin Hunter competition begin to turn, we find ourselves at the dawn of a new season. Eric Pearson MA3 has taken the first position, but like a clock freshly wound, the true potential of this race is yet to be realized. The players, like finely crafted gears, are poised to engage, each with the potential to drive the machine of competition forward. As the season progresses, we will see who can maintain the precision and patience required to excel in the CTP challenges. The clock is ticking, and the race for Pin Hunter glory has just begun.

The Engraved Gears Standings

as of Jan 15, 2025

Rank	Player	Trend	Progress
1	Eric Pearson	↑998	First week tracking progress
2	Malachi Vazquez	↑997	First week tracking progress
3	Britain Best	↑996	First week tracking progress
4	Daniel McGee	↑995	First week tracking progress
5	Skyler Kunz	↑994	First week tracking progress
6	Brian Hansen	↑993	First week tracking progress
7	Chris Fox	↑992	First week tracking progress
8	Kieran Buhler	↑991	First week tracking progress
9	Garrett Poulsen	↑990	First week tracking progress
10	Bryce Roseborough	↑989	First week tracking progress
11	Bryan Tanner	↑988	First week tracking progress
12	Donald Brewer	↑987	First week tracking progress
13	Andrew Wolfe	↑986	First week tracking progress
14	Nic Bode	↑985	First week tracking progress
15	Ollie Tanner	↑984	First week tracking progress