Disc Golf Meets its Match at 2014 Ledgestone Insurance Open

The 2014 Ledgestone Insurance Open, presented by ABC Discs, is set to be one of the most anticipated disc golf events of the year. Taking place from September 12th to 14th in Peoria, Illinois, this tournament promises to deliver an unparalleled experience for both amateur and professional players.

Tournament Director Nate Heinold, also Vice President of Ledgestone Insurance, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event. "We're thrilled to see the level of enthusiasm among our fans," he said, referencing the recent success at national tournaments such as Maple Hill Open and Pro World's. This year's event is particularly significant, as it will feature a record-breaking pro payout of $12,000 in Illinois' history.

In addition to the impressive pro purse, amateur players can look forward to an incredible package of goodies, including five discs, a full-color shirt, hat, towel, and more. What's more, entry fees for amateur players won't be used to cover tournament expenses or player pack items, ensuring that everyone leaves with a sense of satisfaction.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is once again the charity partner for this event, which has seen significant fundraising efforts in previous years. Last year alone, the tournament raised an impressive $5,800 for St. Jude's Peoria location. This year, organizers are confident that even more will be raised through a large raffle on Sunday afternoon.

The competition will kick off at McNaughton Park, with the renowned "McNasty" long tee layout set to challenge players in the Open, Open Women, and Masters divisions. Throughout the weekend, live disc golf coverage will be provided by Terry Miller's SmashBoxxTV crew, featuring all divisions playing two rounds on Saturday.

The thrilling final rounds will take place at Northwood Park in Morton, one of Illinois' top courses, with the top four players from each division competing in a grueling 9-hole showdown. Over 14 divisions will be represented throughout the tournament, including winners competing for the prestigious Ledgestone Cup.

To add an extra layer of excitement to the event, SmashBoxxTV will be live streaming a doubles exhibition match at Westwood Park, featuring top pros and local players teaming up to take on this challenging course. This unique opportunity allows fans to experience disc golf from a new perspective.

The success of this epic event would not be possible without the support of its many sponsors, who have generously contributed to make it happen. For more information about the 2014 Ledgestone Insurance Open and its sponsors, please visit the official website or check out the Sponsors page for details on how to become a sponsor for next year's PDGA National Tour event.

The Battle at Westwood

As part of the live streaming coverage, SmashBoxxTV will be broadcasting an exhibition doubles match at Westwood Park. Top pros Nikko Locastro, Devan Owens, and Paul Ulibarri will team up with local players Nate Heinold, Garry Patton, and Nathan Yemm to take on this challenging course.

This event promises to deliver unparalleled excitement for both players and spectators alike, and organizers are confident that it will exceed expectations. For those interested in watching the action unfold, be sure to tune in live on SmashBoxxTV's YouTube channel from September 12th to 14th.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/tier-epic-proportions