DGPT Heads to Austin for Inaugural Open at Austin Presented by Lone Star Disc
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The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is set to make history this weekend as it brings its elite-level competition to the vibrant city of Austin, Texas for the first time ever. The inaugural Open at Austin, presented by Lone Star Disc, promises to be an exciting and challenging event for the world's top disc golfers.
The Open at Austin has been in the making since 2015 when The Open Disc Golf Championship was first introduced in Woodville, Texas. Over the years, the tournament has undergone changes in location, format, and sponsorship. This year's event marks a significant milestone as it becomes the third Elite Series stop on the DGPT schedule.
The new temporary course at the Harvey Penick Golf Campus is specifically designed for this event, offering a demanding layout that will test even the most skilled players. The course features 7,984 feet of challenging terrain for the FPO (Female Professional) field and 8,727 feet for the MPO (Male Professional) field.
Defending champion Chris Dickerson returns to defend his title, having won by three strokes over Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki in last year's Open at Belton. Catrina Allen, a five-time winner of The Open, is also expected to make a strong showing this weekend.
The DGPT has assembled an impressive field for the inaugural Open at Austin, with many top players from around the world competing for the coveted title. The live broadcast will be streamed on the Disc Golf Network (DGN) and simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the first round only on Friday, March 17.
For those unable to attend in person, the DGN offers exclusive coverage of select disc golf tournaments, including post-produced coverage of The Open at Austin. Don't miss out on the action as the world's best players clash in this inaugural event!
The official schedule and scores can be found on the PDGA.com website. Fans can also catch up on all the latest news and updates through social media channels like PDGA and Disc Golf Pro Tour.
Live coverage of FPO begins at 10 a.m. CT, while MPO starts at 3:30 p.m. CT on Friday, March 17. Don't miss out on this historic moment in disc golf as the DGPT brings its elite-level competition to Austin for the first time!
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/atx-takeover