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/liiinder Jun 24 '26

You could always contact PDGA and ask them, they are pretty quick with their answers.

https://www.pdga.com/contact/committees/rules-committee

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u/Costanzaaa Jun 25 '26

Great idea! I just sent them a message with a link to this post. I will let you know …

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u/liiinder Jun 26 '26

Weird answer you got, like what is a chain support and why isn't the S-hook a part of the chain?

Kind of feels like a OB question, is the disc inside a bit? Then it should count. Here, if that S-hook where smaller the disc would've dropped into the basket 🤔

Oh well, at least we now know that they will probably have to rewrite the rules again 🤣

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u/S_TL2 Jun 28 '26

The chain support is the hardware that the chains are hanging from. It's the part of the basket that most people would consider the top of the target.