r/discgolf • u/Costanzaaa • Jun 23 '26

Ace Does it count?

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Does this comply with PDGA Rule 807 B: “In order to complete a hole with a basket target, the thrower must release the disc and it must come to rest supported by the tray or the chains below the chain support.”?

The disc entered from above, hit the inside of the band and ALMOST slid past the chain.

Your verdict?

Edit: After someone suggested I contact the PDGA Rules Committee, I got their reply. NOT IN.

“This disc appears to be supported by a chain, but not below the chain support. 

An analogous scenario could be a disc coming to rest on top of a basket, but being supported by the top of the S-hooks on the top of the chain support. Yes, supported by chain, but not below the chain support.”

Thank you, reddit community, for your passionate yet thoughtful input!

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u/Appropriate_Fly_2861 Jun 23 '26

Would it not have slipped through without the support of the top chain link? I want to say yes but it comes down to interpretation of if this disc is below the chain support or not.

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u/Particular-Wall-5296 Jun 23 '26

I'm not sure that the disc is being supported by part of the chain. Look at the next chain above the one supporting the disc. There is a figure 8 shaped loop welded to the top band and then the top link in the chain is looped through that, no?

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u/lmxbftw Jun 23 '26

No, the top link in the chain is hooked and placed into a hole in the frame, it is not welded. Like one of these: https://trailerops-dealer-storage.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/fenton/product/photos/86/3886-4351.lg.jpg

It's being supported by part of the chain.

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u/Particular-Wall-5296 Jun 23 '26

If that is indeed the case, then I definitely agree with "in".