Battle Lines Drawn at Waco Annual Charity Open
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The Waco Annual Charity Open has long been a staple of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, boasting a unique blend of open shots and tight woods that challenge even the most seasoned pros. The course's layout along the Brazos River is both beautiful and unforgiving, with dramatic finishes becoming the norm over the years.
Last year's champion, Nikko Locastro, will be looking to replicate his 2021 success, while defending women's title holder Kona Panis seeks her second Elite Series win. The field also features a host of other top contenders, including Eveliina Salonen, who made a triumphant return to competition in the United States after leaving Waco in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The tournament has a special place in disc golf history, having taken place at the onset of the pandemic in 2020. It was then that players left central Texas unaware of what lay ahead for the world. Salonen's return to competition is just one of many storylines this weekend as the battle lines are drawn at Brazos Park East.
For those unable to attend in person, there will be ample opportunities to catch the action on live video coverage through The Disc Golf Network (DGN), which includes post-produced coverage of select disc golf tournaments and exclusive content. Active PDGA members can enjoy a 50% discount on their DGN subscription.
The schedule for Friday's live coverage is as follows:
Friday's FPO Feature Card: 9 a.m. CST / 10 a.m. ET (Kona Panis, Heather Young, Paige Pierce, Eveliina Salonen)
Friday's FPO2 Live Card: Ohn Scoggins, Lydia Lyons, Kristin Tattar, Catrina Allen
Friday's MPO Feature Card: 2:30 p.m. CST / 3:30 p.m. ET (Nikko Locastro, Gannon Buhr, Simon Lizotte, Paul McBeth)
Additionally, the live broadcast for both divisions will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the final round only on Sunday.
To get a sneak peek at some of the players' thoughts before the tournament begins, tune in to The DGN Press Conference live on Thursday from 2-4:30 p.m. CST, featuring an array of top pros.
Finally, fans can enjoy post-production video coverage through Gatekeeper Media's Open Chase Card / Round 1 MPO Feature Card (Thomas Gilbert, Bradley Williams, James Conrad, Luke Humphries).
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/time-beast