Chaos Ensues as Quad Cities Hosts 2017 PDGA Amateur & Junior World Championships

The small region of Quad Cities has been taken over by a massive army of disc golf enthusiasts, with over 600 competitors from 46 states, two Canadian provinces, and seven countries descending upon the area for the 2017 PDGA Amateur & Junior World Championships. As the players' meeting is set to begin in just hours, the staff, volunteers, vendors, and competitors are all buzzing with excitement and anticipation.

But what exactly is Quad Cities? Often misunderstood as a single city, it's actually a collection of four counties – Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois – that come together to form the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area. The region is perhaps best known for being the hometown of John Deere, or maybe even remembered fondly by those who grew up in the 1990s as the birthplace of the one-hit wonder band, Quad City DJ's (from Florida!). However, what many people may not know is that Quad Cities has a thriving disc golf scene, boasting over 40 courses within a 50-mile radius.

The success of an event like Am Worlds relies heavily on its host city, and in this case, the team behind the scenes in Quad Cities has been working tirelessly to bring everything together. The staff includes dozens of event organizers, volunteers from local disc golf clubs and shops, representatives from the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, and even local sponsors who have helped with every aspect of the tournament, from securing sponsors to printing out scorecards.

One of the most daunting tasks in preparing for Am Worlds is getting eight courses ready for competition – it's no small feat. This year, the nine amateur and 11 junior divisions will be split between four Illinois courses and four Iowa courses, with Davenport's West Lake Park serving as the location for the Finals on Saturday morning and afternoon.

For those looking to get a closer look at the courses, course schedules, maps, scorecards, and more can be found on the dedicated 2017 Am Worlds Courses page. But if you're having trouble navigating the complex schedule, don't worry – it's not as complicated as it looks! Clicking on the Course Schedule PDF will give you a clear view of the entire tournament layout.

Behind every successful event like Am Worlds is an army of hardworking individuals who pour their hearts and souls into making it happen. Tournament Director Chase Roberts and his team have been working tirelessly to bring this massive field of players together, and we can't help but be impressed by their dedication and perseverance.

So as the 2017 PDGA Amateur & Junior World Championships get underway, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible work that has gone into making this event possible. We're grateful for the support of sponsors like Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, who have helped make this week of disc golf an unforgettable experience.

And with that, it's time to kick off the show – let the games begin!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2017amworlds/629-players-20-divisions-8-courses