Ace Pool Etiquette

[DougEDawg]

Since tournament and league ace pools have become significantly lagrer in the last year, just wanted your two cents as to what is the proper etiquette when someone wins an ace pool.  I've heard that if you are in leagues, that your partner should get half.  I thought that was a bit high, since "you" were the one who got the ace, but it was pointed out that acee may have gotten that ace because his/her partner laid up his/her shot.  Also, in tournaments is it NOT proper etiquette to NOT share with the players in your group?  I couldn't come up with a reason, other than it being a nice gesture, to share your ace pool winnings with the others in your group during tournament play.  I have never gotten an ace during league or tournament play, so I never had to worry about etiquette in that regard.

[white_rhino]

I'm kind of a newbie but how can a parnter help you get a hole in one? That makes no sense, for them or anybody else for that matter.... I say you got it... you keep it!

[El Mexicano]

During doubles you should share the winnings. Not half, but a percentage which is up to you. At least Lombard and Streamwood leagues seem to follow this trend. During a tournament on the other hand the pool is yours alone. Share if you like, but no need to. Maybe some beer afterwards is a nice gesture. Just my 2 cents

[Mukey]

I agree. If you win $ in doubles you'd split it, but if you got a cash CTP in a tourney would you give $ to people in your group? I think not. So my $0.02 is=  Doubles ace: split. Singles ace: optional.

[Jon Brakel]

If there's a big ace pool out there I sometimes ask my partner before we start if he wants to split the ace pool if either of us hits. The time that I won the Streamwood ace for $250 I had not discussed with my partner. I gave him $20 and the disc that I won with the CTP on the same hole.

If you don't talk about it first, then any gesture to your partner is nice. I don't think I would ever consider paying someone or all in my group during singles. In ball golf you are expected to buy your group a round or maybe even a round for the whole club house but an ace in ball golf is much more rare than in disc golf and might only happen once during your life.

[Bruce Brakel]

Jon and I always split for byop doubles, but we spend it all before we get home!  How much was that ace pool in Kalamazoo that we split?  In doubles you should always give your partner something.  I agree with Jon that if it is big, you should settle the issue at the start. 

Last time my league partner aced, we did not have an ageement so I didn't say anything.  Well, I said, "OoooowoooOOOOooo!" but that was all I said.  It was only like $200 or so, so maybe I said too much!  He gave me $20.  I thought that was a nice gesture, especially since he needed it more than I did. 

[Mitch]

In doubles the only logical thing is to discuss it with your partner before the round starts. Any negotiated split is then understood before there is any hard feelings later.
In singles or tournament play the Acer gets the dough, any gesture made after that is pure generosity.

[Dan Michler]

If you didn't agree to any kind of split before the ace happens, then splitting it is entirely up to the person who hit the ace.

For me it depends on the amount of money and my partners chance at getting an ace himself.

If its less than 50 bucks for the ace then I'll give my partner 10 bucks and keep the rest.
If its a larger amount of money like 100 bucks or more, then I'll give my partner a more significant amount of money, if its 200 bucks or more then I'll pretty much split it cuz I'm happy with 100 bucks for 1 ace.

However, even if the amount is large (over 100 bucks), but my partner does not have the ability to even reach the pins to give it a chance for an ace, I will stick with giving them only 10 bucks.  This seems fair to me since their only chance to get a piece of the ace fund was to have me hit an ace.  I've had this happen in the past and the person seemed pretty happy that I gave them 10 bucks even, so I don't feel too bad about it.

However, if I hit an ace and my partner is Tom McManus, then I won't give him anything   

[Chainmeister]

I guess I will address that problem one day    I figure to make scads of dough off the guys who are betting it would never happen.

Unless the league has a policy its sort of like a tip or like winning at gambling (which I rarely do).  If you are a big hitter you can be a sport and spread some of the love and some of the $.  I don't see any obligation unless there is a policy.  It seems that there is an assume ace split at Fairfield but none at Bevier. 

[Mike S]

I always ask my partner before we start.  To be honest I dont care one way or another, sometimes people say no and I'm fine with that.  When I hit it on monday I split it with my partner.  If I hit one in a tournament I'm keeping every penny.  Although I usually say something stupid during the round like "if I ace this thumber I'll buy everyone a 6 pack".  In that case I'll keep my word if it ever happens.

[Cannon Boy]

Even if you say you are going to split and ace it does not mean 50/50.  Little hint for anyone out there!!!  lol

[Cannon Boy]

Dam, Dan allready addressed the split.  I am late.