Disc Golf Pro Tour Heats Up in Portland with Stacked Field
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The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for some thrilling disc golf action as the 2021 Portland Open gets underway this weekend. The event marks the resumption of the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) after a brief hiatus, and it's shaping up to be an exciting competition.
One of the main attractions at this year's Portland Open is the debut of the Glendoveer Golf Course, a new track designed by professional course designer Dustin Keegan. This challenging layout features towering trees, picturesque fairways, and plenty of distance – with the MPO layout stretching 12,969 feet over Par 67 and the FPO field battling it out on a 10,522-foot, Par-70 course.
A strong field has assembled to compete for the top honors, including reigning champions Drew Gibson (MPO) and Paige Pierce (FPO). Both have had impressive performances this season, with Gibson finishing fifth at the Masters Cup and Pierce winning her fifth Masters Cup title just last weekend in Santa Cruz.
Gibson will be looking to defend his title against a stacked field that includes Masters Cup champion Adam Hammes, Simon Lizotte, and James Proctor, who finished second at the Masters Cup. On the FPO side, Catrina Allen and Juliana Korver are also in contention, making for an intriguing competition.
For fans looking to catch all the action, there are plenty of ways to stay up-to-date. The Disc Golf Network (DGN) will be providing live coverage of the event, featuring Ricky Wysocki, Drew Gibson, Ty Love, and Calvin Heimburg on the MPO feature card, while Paige Pierce, Madison Tomaino, Zoe AnDyke, and Ella Hansen make up the FPO feature card. Live broadcasts will begin at 2 p.m. PT, with the MPO feature card teeing off at 2:24 p.m. PT and the FPO feature card hitting the course at 4:05 p.m. PT.
Additionally, fans can tune in to the DGPT YouTube channel for live coverage of both divisions during the final round on Sunday, June 6. The DGN is a subscription-based platform that offers exclusive content, including post-produced coverage of select disc golf tournaments and behind-the-scenes footage.
For those who prefer to spectate in person, limited in-person viewing will be allowed at the Portland Open, adhering to COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. Fans can also follow along with live updates on UDisc Live for real-time scores and stats throughout the tournament.
To stay informed about all things disc golf, be sure to check out PDGA.com daily for recaps of the action from the 2021 Elite Series. The Disc Golf Pro Tour's social media channels will also provide behind-the-scenes insights, photos, and interviews from the event.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/how-watch-dgpt-portland-open