DGPT Unveils 2024 Season Schedule with Exciting Changes and New Events
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The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is thrilled to announce its 2024 season schedule, boasting exciting changes and new events that promise to elevate the sport of disc golf. As the official pro tour of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), the DGPT is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for players, fans, and spectators alike.
A total of 18 tournaments will take place in the United States next season, including four DGPT+ Events, two Playoff Events, and the highly anticipated DGPT Championship. The championship will return to Charlotte, North Carolina, after a brief hiatus, solidifying its position as one of the premier events on the tour. The Portland Open and Ledgestone Open are set to continue their successful run as DGPT+ Events, while the Discraft Great Lakes Open and Waco Annual Charity Open have been elevated to this prestigious status.
The 2024 season marks a significant shift in the DGPT's points system, with a simplified naming scheme and four weighted intervals. The introduction of a new class system will provide clarity and fairness for players competing throughout the year. However, details on how many events from each class will contribute to an individual player's season-long points totals will be announced after the European event schedule is released.
DGPT+ and Playoff Events have proven to be instrumental in driving growth and increasing purses, with over $1.4 million of added cash awarded at DGPT-run events last year alone. The Green Mountain Championship and MVP Open will return as part of the playoff schedule, offering a thrilling conclusion to the season.
The 2024 tour will kick off with the All-Star Weekend exhibition event in Orlando, Florida, featuring a weekend of entertainment and competition. Fans can look forward to an engaging experience at each tournament, with enhanced media coverage and live streaming capabilities.
One of the most notable changes is the elimination of the Silver Event designation in the United States. Instead, all U.S.-based DGPT tournaments will be referred to as Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Elite Series events, ensuring consistency across the continent. This shift aligns with long-term planning and Tour Card Holder support for minimizing cross-country travel each season.
The new event on the calendar is the Florida Open, set to take place at Gran Canyon in Brooksville, Florida. This change aims to reduce travel fatigue for players while providing an exciting opportunity for the Southeast region. The Texas State Championship and Beaver State Fling have been elevated from their previous Silver Event status, joining eight other returning DGPT Events.
The 2024 PDGA Major & Elite Event Schedule includes a range of prestigious tournaments, including the USWDGC, CDGNC, USDGC, and Champions Cup. Notably, the European Open has been added to the calendar, set to take place in Nokia, Finland. The full schedule can be accessed below.
Start Date
End Date
Tour
Event Name
Location
16-Feb
18-Feb
DGPT X
All-Star Weekend
Orlando, FL
23-Feb
25-Feb
DGPT
Florida Open
Brooksville, FL
7-Mar
10-Mar
DGPT +
Waco Annual Charity Open
Waco,TX
15-Mar
17-Mar
DGPT
The Open at Austin
Austin, TX
21-Mar
24-Mar
PDGA Major
USWDGC
Austin, TX
29-Mar
31-Mar
DGPT
Texas State Championships
Houston, TX
3-Apr
6-Apr
PDGA Major
CDGNC
Rock Hill, SC
12-Apr
14-Apr
DGPT
Jonesboro Open
Jonesboro, AR
19-Apr
21-Apr
DGPT
Music City Open
Nashville, TN
25-Apr
28-Apr
PDGA Major
Champions Cup
Morton, IL
3-May
5-May
DGPT
Dynamic Discs Open
Emporia, KS
17-May
19-May
DGPT
OTB Open
Stockton, CA
30-May
2-Jun
DGPT +
Portland Open
Portland, OR
7-Jun
9-Jun
PDGA Major
USADGC
Milford, MI
7-Jun
9-Jun
DGPT
Beaver State Fling
Estacada, OR
11-Jun
15-Jun
PDGA Major
PDGA Masters Worlds
Emporia, KS
21-Jun
23-Jun
DGPT
Preserve Championship
Clearwater, MN
5-Jul
7-Jul
DGPT
Des Moines Challenge
Indianola, IA
16-Jul
20-Jul
PDGA Major
PDGA Junior Worlds
Tulsa, OK
17-Jul
21-Jul
PDGA Major
European Open (7/17 is Presidents Cup)
Nokia, Finland
1-Aug
4-Aug
DGPT +
Ledgestone Open
Peoria, IL
6-Aug
10-Aug
PDGA Major
PDGA Amateur Worlds
Grand Rapids, MI
9-Aug
11-Aug
DGPT
Idlewild Open
Burlington, KY
21-Aug
25-Aug
PDGA
PDGA Pro Worlds
Lynchburg, VA
5-Sep
8-Sep
DGPT +
Discraft Great Lakes Open
Milford, MI
19-Sep
22-Sep
PDGA Major
USMDGC
Raleigh,NC
19-Sep
22-Sep
DGPT Playoff
Green Mountain Championship
Jeffersonville, VT
26-Sep
29-Sep
DGPT Playoff
MVP Open
Leicester, MA
10-Oct
13-Oct
PDGA Major
USDGC
Rick Hill, SC
17-Oct
20-Oct
DGPT Champs
DGPT Championship
Charlotte, NC
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2024-north-american-elite-series-schedule-announced