Des Moines Challenge Returns with Star-Studded Field

The city of Des Moines is set to play host to one of the most anticipated events on the disc golf calendar: the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Des Moines Challenge presented by Discraft. The tournament, which takes place from July 9-11, will feature a star-studded field of top pros, including several familiar faces.

One of those faces belongs to Juliana Korver, who is back in action after a successful run at the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Korver's career got underway the same year that Birgitta Lagerholm made history by becoming the only non-North American-born player to win a PDGA World Championship title.

Lagerholm's achievement is just one example of the rich history of disc golf in Iowa, which has become a mainstay on the tour thanks to the efforts of promoters like Becky Zallek. The late Hall of Famer helped establish Des Moines as a hub for top-level competition, and this weekend's event promises to be no exception.

Returning champions include Ben Callaway and Sarah Gilpin, who will look to defend their 2019 titles against a talented field that includes PDGA World Champions James Conrad and Catrina Allen. The duo, along with fellow pros Garrett Guthrie and Gregg Barsby, are all set to tee off in the MPO division.

Meanwhile, Paige Pierce, Catrina Allen, Juliana Korver, and Sarah Gilpin will take on the competition in the FPO division. Fans can catch all the action live on the Disc Golf Network (DGN), a subscription-based streaming platform that offers exclusive coverage of top-level tournaments, including post-produced highlights and behind-the-scenes content.

In addition to the DGN, fans can also tune in for free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the final round only on Sunday, July 11. For those looking to stay up-to-date with scores and stats throughout the tournament, UDisc Live will have all the latest updates available online.

The Des Moines Challenge is operating under Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Requirements and Best Practices for PDGA Elite Series Events, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for players and spectators alike. With its rich history, talented field, and world-class facilities, this weekend's event promises to be one for the books.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/how-watch-dgpt-des-moines-challenge