Croatia Prepared To Crown European Champions | Professional Disc Golf Association

**TITLE:** European Disc Golf Champs Tee Off in Croatia This Week

**META_TITLE:** European Disc Golf Championships 2018 in Croatia

**META_DESCRIPTION:** The European Disc Golf Championships continues its tradition as a premier tournament in the continent, featuring 200 top players from 27 countries competing for the continental championship title.

The European Disc Golf Championships has maintained its status as one of the most prestigious events on the disc golf calendar. This biennial tournament brings together some of Europe's finest players to compete in Croatia's northernmost county of Medimurje. The event, hosted by the European Disc Golf Federation and Lagoda Disc Golf, is a unique privilege for competitors who are selected based on merit from their national associations.

A total of 200 top-notch disc golfers representing 27 different countries will take part in the tournament, including players from traditional powerhouses like Finland and Sweden to emerging hotspots like Estonia and Ukraine. The diversity of countries participating makes this edition of the EDGC the largest representation at a PDGA event. The competitors have been training on the course located at the LifeClass Termi Resort, an 18-hole layout that winds its way through undulating slopes and surrounding woods.

Designed by Jon Baldwin and Tournament Director Dinko Šimenc, the track is a challenging 2,530-meter (8,300-foot) long, par-60 course that demands precision from all competitors. The Open division will face a grueling non-stop test of skills, while other divisions will have slightly shorter tees on select holes.

Simon Lizotte from Germany, who won the EDGC in 2012, is favored to take home the title. However, he will be closely pursued by K.J. Nybo from Denmark and a group of Finnish players, including defending champion Leo Piironen and previous winners Seppo Paju and Väinö Mäkelä.

Eveliina Salonen from Finland will aim to replicate her 2016 success in the Open Women's division, while Henna Blomroos also gives chase. Other top contenders include Sofie Björlycke from Sweden and Kristin Tattar from Estonia.

The Pro Masters field features several rookies, including Sylvain Gouge from France, Markus Källström from Sweden, and Thomas Rasmussen from Denmark. The MJ18 young guns will also be competing for the title, with Oskari Vikström from Finland leading the charge.

The tournament format includes one round of staggered starts per day from Wednesday to Saturday, with a cut to the top 50 percent (plus ties) for the final round. The competitors who shoot well will receive a share of the purse worth €17,000 ($20,000) and have a chance to stand on the medals podium.

We extend our best wishes to all competitors for good luck and great skill! Follow along with the event for updates.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/croatia-prepared-crown-european-champions