Charlotte Delivers Again as 2018 Am Worlds Concludes
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The 2018 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships (Am Worlds) drew to a close on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, North Carolina, capping off a week of intense competition between over 700 amateur players from 14 countries. This prestigious event has become synonymous with the city's reputation for hosting large and complex disc golf tournaments.
Despite the recent introduction of junior divisions having their own world championships, Am Worlds remains one of the most challenging events in the sport. The nine participating divisions - each featuring a unique set of rules and requirements - required careful planning and organization to accommodate such a diverse range of competitors.
Tournament Director Robert Leonard spoke with PDGA Radio hosts Steve Hill and Sara Lamberson about the intricacies of running an event of this magnitude, given that he lives over two hours away in Raleigh and has recently become a new father. When asked how many extra hours he had put into preparing for Am Worlds, Leonard estimated around 2000 hours, highlighting the immense effort required to bring such a large-scale event together.
The Course Schedule is a testament to the meticulous planning involved in organizing Am Worlds. The Advanced division (MA1) makes up nearly 40% of the entire field, with its 288 participants split into four pools. Similarly, the Amateur Masters 40+ and 50+ divisions are each divided into two pools and will face the randomization process known as "The Great Shuffle" after Wednesday's round results.
With the Mixed Doubles and Field Events already completed, only one day of practice remained before the main event kicked off on Tuesday morning. The opening rounds saw 11 of the 12 divisions tee off across the greater Charlotte area, with live scores available concurrently throughout the week at pdgalive.com.
The successful conclusion of Am Worlds in Charlotte serves as a testament to the city's reputation for hosting world-class disc golf events. With its diverse range of courses and exceptional organization, it is clear why this event has become a staple of the sport's calendar.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/spotlight-returns-charlotte-2018-am-worlds