2016 Schedule, Tour Standards, and Sanctioning Now Available | Professional Disc Golf Association
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The new year is just around the corner, and with it comes a plethora of exciting disc golf tournaments across North America. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an amateur looking for your next challenge, there's something for everyone on this comprehensive guide to upcoming pro and amateur tours.
From January to November, some of the biggest names in disc golf will be competing at various locations around the continent. The first major event on the schedule is the Maricopa Meadows Open, taking place on January 16-17 in Arizona. This Pro/Am tournament promises to be an exciting start to the year, with some of the best players in the sport vying for top honors.
February brings a flurry of activity, with no fewer than five major tournaments scheduled throughout the month. The Gentlemen's Club Challenge presented by Innova Champion Discs is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar, taking place from February 25-28 in Nevada. Other notable events include the Memorial Championship presented by Discraft and the 2016 Melbourne Open.
As we move into March, the pace of tournaments continues to accelerate, with a host of Pro/Am and amateur events scheduled across North America. The La Mirada Open, St. Patrick's Classic - California Amateur State Championships, and Daniel Boe Memorial are just a few of the notable events taking place during this period.
The spring season brings even more excitement, with a plethora of tournaments scheduled throughout April and May. Some of the highlights include the Nick Hyde Memorial (Pro Only), The Rumble, and the Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open - Pro. The 34th Kansas City Wide Open is another major event that's sure to attract some of the world's top players.
As we enter the summer months, the pace of tournaments continues unabated, with a host of exciting events scheduled throughout June and July. Some of the highlights include the Vibram Open at Maple Hill, PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships, European Masters, and the Brent Hambrick Memorial Open.
August brings even more action, with a host of Pro/Am and amateur events scheduled across North America. The Ledgestone Insurance Open presented by Discraft is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar, taking place from August 18-21 in Illinois. Other notable events include the Twin Falls ClasSIC, Waco Annual Charity Open, Next Adventure Amateur Championship, and the European Championships.
September brings a final burst of energy to the disc golf tour schedule, with several major events scheduled throughout the month. Some of the highlights include the Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Disc Golf Championships, Lake Superior Open, Gifford Pinchot Classic, and the DGPTour Championship.
The fall season rounds out with even more excitement, as some of the biggest names in disc golf compete at various locations around North America. The United States Women's Disc Golf Championships are just one of the many notable events taking place during this period, along with the 11th Annual Four States Open and the South Florida Open.
As we enter the final stretch of the year, there are still plenty of exciting tournaments on the schedule to look forward to. Some of the highlights include the United States Disc Golf Championship, 17th Annual Farragut Open, Warwick Disc Golf Championships, and the 31st Shelly Sharpe Memorial.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or an amateur looking for your next challenge, there's something for everyone on this comprehensive guide to upcoming pro and amateur tours. So mark your calendars and get ready for what promises to be an exciting year of disc golf action!
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2016-schedule-tour-standards-and-sanctioning-now-available