Beaver State Fling Returns with Elite Disc Golf Competition
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Get ready for another thrilling year of disc golf competition as the Beaver State Fling returns to Milo McIver State Park in Estacada, Oregon. The 2015 PDGA National Tour Elite Series event is set to take place from June 12th-14th, bringing together some of the world's top disc golfers for an unforgettable weekend.
This highly anticipated tournament has become a staple on the disc golf calendar, with its stunning courses set along the banks of the Clackamas River. The beautiful Pacific Northwest landscape provides the perfect backdrop for an elite competition, and this year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.
Tournament directors Jeff Mittl #25015 and Jeff Hagerty #24724 are once again at the helm, carrying on the tradition of excellence that has made the Beaver State Fling a benchmark event in the sport. With a strong lineup of sponsors, including KEEN Footwear, Next Adventure, and Innova Champion Discs, this year's tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The course will feature both the East and West layouts, with lengths exceeding 8000 feet and par ratings set at 61. The professional divisions will compete in two rounds on Friday, vying for mid-day tee times on Saturday. Their final round will take place on Sunday, wrapping up the weekend's competition.
Meanwhile, amateur divisions will play their first two rounds on Saturday, with the third and final round scheduled for Sunday morning. With a tiered registration system in place to ensure fair representation from top players, this year's event is expected to attract an impressive field of competitors.
For the professional NT event, 160 spots will be available, while the A-Tier will have 144 amateur spots up for grabs. The tournament directors are particularly keen to see more women participating this year, and efforts are being made to encourage a more diverse range of players.
To manage demand and ensure fairness in the registration process, the Beaver State Fling has implemented a tiered system for professional registration. The first phase will open on March 9th, targeting top-rated professionals (1000+ PDGA rating) and women competing in the Open Women's division. Phase two will follow on March 23rd, with openings for remaining professional players.
For amateur registration, the tournament has introduced a lottery system to ensure that all prospective players have an equal chance of securing a spot. Anyone interested in participating must pre-register for the lottery between March 16th and 30th. The randomly selected winners will be contacted via email, given two weeks to formalize their registration.
While some may raise concerns about the lottery system, the tournament directors assure that it is designed to promote fairness and ensure a representative field of competitors. With division size caps in place to maintain a healthy balance between professional and amateur divisions, this year's Beaver State Fling promises to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.
For more information on registration deadlines, course layouts, and other details, visit the official 2015 Beaver State Fling website or contact the tournament staff directly.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/milo-my-mind