So How EXACTLY do Ratings Work?

I think I get it for the most part, but I've picked up all I know about how ratings work little bits and pieces at a time, and it's all been word of mouth.

Can someone please (Chuck Kennedy maybe?) explain in detail how the PDGA player ratings work? Thanks guys.

[Chuck Kennedy]

Read the relevant docs here and ask questions after checking them over. Glad to answer additional questions:
http://www.pdga.com/faq
http://www.pdga.com/ratings

[Audi]

So the player ratings are best on a bell curve to the 'hot round' ? I just want to make sure that I understand. Is there an actual formula for this?

Thanks

Audi

[Russell Gore]

If you listen to Word of mouth you will be playing Pro and Rated Novice. Listen only to Chuck!!!

[Blazo]

thanks chuck that link was perfect!

[ShortBusDiscGolf]

it's all a conspiracy............