Disc Golf Pro Tour Heads East with Preserve Championship Showdown

The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is gearing up for another exciting event in Clearwater, Minnesota, with the Preserve Championship set to take center stage. This year's competition promises to be a thrilling showdown between some of the world's top disc golfers, all vying for their share of the coveted title.

Designing the course for this prestigious event was Prodigy Discs Co-founder Cale Leiviska, who has crafted a beautiful and challenging layout that will put even the most skilled players to the test. The Black Bear course is a combination of the best holes from Lynx and Timberwolf, used for the Preserve Championship DGPT event last year. This year's competition will feature two distinct layouts: a Par-65 10,806-ft course for the MPO (Men's Professional) division and a Par-66 9,874-ft course for the FPO (Women's Professional) division.

In the MPO division, reigning champion Nikko Locastro will be looking to defend his title against stiff competition. Since his impressive win at the Waco Annual Charity Open in March, Locastro has struggled to replicate that form, finishing with a few top 10 placements and some less-than-encouraging results. However, he'll need to dig deep and tap into last year's winning formula if he hopes to take home the trophy.

The field for this event is stacked with heavy hitters, including Eagle McMahon, fresh from his Discraft Great Lakes Open win; James Conrad, still basking in the glory of his World Championship title; and Paul McBeth, who claimed victory at the Des Moines Challenge. Other top players like Ricky Wysocki, Calvin Heimburg, Adam Hammes, Kevin Jones, and Kyle Klein will also be vying for the top spot.

In the FPO division, Paige Pierce will be looking to add another trophy to her collection after a dominant performance last year, where she won by 13 strokes over Catrina Allen. This time around, Pierce will face stiff competition from Estonian sensation Kristin Tattar, who has been making waves on the US scene with impressive wins at the Clash at the Canyons and Discraft Great Lakes Open. Catrina Allen will also be looking to make a strong showing, fresh from her second-place finish last year.

While these three top players will undoubtedly draw attention, fans should not overlook other talented competitors like Hailey King, Missy Gannon, Juliana Korver, Sarah Hokom, and Jessica Weese, who could potentially surprise the field with their skills.

To catch all the action, be sure to tune in to the Disc Golf Network (DGN) for live coverage, which begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The MPO feature card will tee off at 2:30 p.m., followed by the FPO feature card at 4:30 p.m. Don't miss the thrilling showdown as these talented players battle it out for their respective titles.

For those who can't make it to the course, live video coverage will be available on the DGPT YouTube channel for the final round only on Sunday, August 1. Additionally, fans can follow along with in-the-moment updates and stats through UDisc Live throughout the tournament.

The Preserve Championship is part of Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Requirements and Best Practices for PDGA Elite Series Events, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

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