[ScottW]

HarrisonH - perhaps a little harsh but I think you make fair points. I also do have to agree with a lot of what Rooster stated in his original post. I think there are a handful of players who expect too much. I also think the payouts are a bit too much, I think maybe top 1/4-1/3 is reasonable but half may be a bit too much IMO.

I tend to agree with Rooster's running analogy because I, too, am a runner and running events tend to be very expensive, perhaps more so than most DG events, and you get very little from a very high entry fee that is extremely difficult to place near the top in. Perhaps I just have different expectations for DG events vs. road races where I know I am just there to have a "good time" and compete mostly against myself. I think it could be interesting to see if the PDGA will change their payout requirements anytime soon.

This is a pretty interesting topic. I like reading other's opinions, especially as a player and TD.