Battle for Glory: 210 Pros Gear Up for the 2017 PDGA Pro Worlds
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The stage is set for the most anticipated event in disc golf – the 2017 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. After a week of intense preparations, the world's top professionals are ready to face off on two of the sport's most challenging courses: the WR Jackson Memorial Disc Golf Course and the Marine/Navy Disc Golf Course at Fort Gordon.
This year marks a significant shift in the tournament format, with the Open and Open Women's divisions now competing separately from the rest of the professional field. The change has reduced the number of courses required for the event, allowing more time and energy to be dedicated to course design and preparation.
The competitors are well aware of the challenges that lie ahead. With only two courses to learn and master, they will have to strategically plan their approach to each hole, taking into account the unique characteristics of each layout. For the hosts, this setup means that they can focus on perfecting the courses, ensuring a truly exceptional playing experience for all participants.
Among the top contenders are familiar faces like Ricky Wysocki, who has been in a heated rivalry with Paul McBeth over the years. Their epic battles at past Pro Worlds have become legendary, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next showdown. Wysocki will face stiff competition from other former World Champions, including Valarie Jenkins, who is gunning for her fifth title and seeking to join an elite group of players who have achieved this feat.
In the women's division, Paige Pierce has been on a tear this season, racking up numerous wins and setting records along the way. Her impressive play at the 2017 Beaver State Fling, where she carded a stunning -10 score, has many believing that she is playing some of the best disc golf in history. Jenkins will be under pressure to maintain her dominance, but Pierce's presence makes it clear that this event promises to be an intense and closely contested battle.
The two courses are renowned for their beauty and difficulty. The WR Jackson Memorial Disc Golf Course, designed by John Houck, is a masterclass in course design, featuring challenging lines, varied risk-reward opportunities, and a perfectly balanced mix of accuracy and power required. Meanwhile, the Marine/Navy Disc Golf Course at Fort Gordon is an imposing beast, demanding endurance, power, and patience from players as they tackle its long holes and navigate its treacherous terrain.
The 2017 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships are set to be a thrilling spectacle, with top players vying for glory on two of the sport's most iconic courses. With live coverage available through SmashBoxxTV, Jomez Productions, Central Coast Disc Golf, and Prodigy Disc, fans around the world can follow every twist and turn of this epic battle for disc golf supremacy.
Coverage:
* Live aftershow presented by SmashBoxxTV following each round
* Top-quality post-production video from Jomez Productions, Central Coast Disc Golf, and Prodigy Disc
* Live scoring on pdgalive.com
* Updates, pictures, and videos via the PDGA's social media channels
The stage is set – it's time for the world's top pros to put their skills to the ultimate test. Get ready to witness greatness at the 2017 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships!
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2017proworlds/stage-set-2017-pro-worlds