Canadians Unite in British Columbia for the 2015 National Championships
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The 2015 Canadian National Championships was an unforgettable experience for the 182 competitors who gathered in greater Vancouver, British Columbia, from June 19th to June 21st. Hosted by BC Disc Sports, the three-day Pro A-Tier & Amateur B-Tier event was a showcase of Canada's growing disc golf community.
Players traveled from far and wide to take part in the championships, with contingents coming from as far east as Nova Scotia and as far north as southern Ontario and Quebec. Local players were joined by strong teams from Alberta, Washington, and Oregon states, making for a truly Canadian celebration of disc golf.
The event took place on five challenging courses, each offering its own unique characteristics and challenges. The championship-level Garibaldi Springs course, situated up the Sea to Sky highway in Squamish, provided a stern test for even the most experienced players. Grouse Mountain, reached by cable car, offered breathtaking views of the city as well as demanding ski-slope fairways. Meanwhile, shorter courses at Langley Passive Park and Quilchena were home to many of the Amateur battles.
Brendan Armstrong was among the winners, taking top honors in the Men's Advanced division with his impressive play. The generous player packages, including engraved wooden disc trophies, helped make this year's event a resounding success. With an overall payout exceeding 200% of entry fees, the pros competed for a purse of $14,450 while Amateurs received a valuable haul of merchandise.
It was an honor for PDGA Canada to be a part of this exciting event and witness firsthand the camaraderie and competition that defines Canadian disc golf. As one of the sport's leading hotbeds, British Columbia has certainly earned its place as the epicenter of Canadian disc golf. Mark your calendars – Vancouver is definitely a destination worth visiting for any disc golf enthusiast!
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/supernatural-disc-golf-canadian-nationals