Although this website focuses on the Pro cornhole players, we recognize there are a TON of social players who just want to have fun playing in a friendly competition. That is why our Pro Tour events also feature social tournaments. So bring everyone to the event and have some fun.
You may have read online about things like the CornyForty, Skills Challenge, or ACO Pros and you’re looking for answers. Well, you’ve come to the right place. The fact you are on this page means you have an interest in taking your cornhole game to the next level. You want the glory, the prestige and the honor of wearing the crown. And you want the ability to win some money along the way.
Here is the whole deal in simple terms.
1. Players must join the ACO Pro Tour (“CornyForty”) and be a member in good standing with the ACO to play in ACO Pro Tour events.
2. Players earn CornyForty points and win money at the Pro Tour events.
3. The top forty players in the CornyForty at the end of the season earn a CornyForty bonus, earn an invitation to the KOC in Las Vegas and are seeded based on their end of season CornyForty standings.
It’s that simple.
What is the King of Cornhole?
It is the title of Best Cornhole Player in the World. There are only sixty-four spots available in the single elimination, best two-of-three singles tournament. The top forty players in the CornyForty Rankings at the end of the season are seeded 1-40. The remaining twenty-four spots are secured at various KOC Qualifiers after the CornyForty Ranking season. The 2010 ACO King of Cornhole will take place January 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What is the CornyForty?
The CornyForty is a ranking system where ACO Pros may earn points at various ACO Pro Tour events. A player’s CornyForty points is comprised of points earned at ACO Pro Tour events and a player’s Skill Challenge score. There is a progressive pool of prize money awarded to the top forty players at the end of the season. The CornyForty Ranking season runs from February 1st through November 27th, 2010.
Can anyone be on the CornyForty list?
Players must be in good standing as a member of the ACO and have paid their CornyForty dues in order to accumulate points.
How do I earn CornyForty points?
You earn CornyForty points participating in ACO Pro Tour events and taking a Skills Challenge.
What is a Skills Challenge?
A Skills Challenge (SC) is a quantified method to determining a player’s skill level. Each SC consists of playing three Frame Games. (A Frame Game is thirteen frames of throwing four bags per frame.) The average of a player’s three Frame Games is the Skills Challenge Score. Only the single best SC between January 1, 2010 and November 27, 2010 will be applied to your CornyForty Ranking.
What is a Top Gun tournament?
ACO Pro Singles events are also referred to as ACO Top Gun tournaments.
Can I win money at ACO events?
Yes.
What is the guaranteed $25,000 CornyForty purse?
The top forty players in the CornyForty will win a portion of the $25,000 guaranteed purse. It is a progressive pool which increases throughout the season.
How will the CornyForty purse increase?
The CornyForty purse consists of players’ dues, portion of entry fees and sponsorship revenues.
What is the cost to join the Pro Tour (“CornyForty”)?
$200 for the 2010 season.
What is included in my CornyForty dues?
All CornyForty entries include your dues for the CornyForty, a Basic $19.95 membership to the ACO and an ACO-PRO jersey that is required to be worn at all ACO Pro events.
What events are on the Pro Tour?
The ACO Pro Tour consists of three types of events: Masters Series, Signature Series and Spotlight Series.
What is the Masters Series?
Master Series events consists of five tournaments with guaranteed purses of $5,000 each with payouts to the top 16 players. This event is also limited to 64 players. The top 40 spots are awarded to the top forty ranked players in the CornyForty at the end of the previous Masters Series event. (For example: You enter the Masters Series “Icehole Classic” ranked 30th in the CornyForty. Your seed at the Icehole Classic is 30th. After the event you moved up to 26th in the CornyForty. You will be seeded 26th at the next Masters Series event. Players may receive higher seeding if higher ranked players do not enter the event.) Entry fee is $100.
If I’m not in the top 40 in the CornyForty, can I still play in a Masters Series event?
Yes. There is a Masters Series Qualifier the night before the Saturday event. A select number of players will advance to the main tournament on Saturday.
What is the Signature Series?
Signature Series events carry an average guaranteed purse of $10,000 each with payouts to the top 16 players. The top 40 spots are awarded to the top forty ranked players in the CornyForty based on a determined date prior to the event. (Players may receive higher seeding if higher ranked players do not enter the event.) Entry fee is $80.
What is the Spotlight Series?
Spotlight Series events are local tournaments with guaranteed purses of $1000 each with payouts to the top four players. Seedings are based on current CornyForty ranking. Entry fee is $50.
After I become a ACO Pro player, how do I enter a Pro Tour event?
Find and event on the event schedule.
If I don’t make the top forty at the end of the season, can I still play in the KOC?
Players who don’t make the top forty will be able to enter in KOC Qualifiers between the TurkeyHole and the KOC. Twenty-four spots will be available.
How do I join the Pro Tour?
Call 888-563-2002 and start your Chase for the Crown.