Disc Golf Pro Tour Ushers in New Era with Record-Breaking Prize Payouts

The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) has announced that it will be increasing the prize payout for its upcoming Tour Championship, which is set to take place in Charlotte this week. In addition to the previously announced record-breaking figure of $15,000 per winner, the DGPT has now confirmed that the winners will receive a guaranteed payout of $20,000 each.

This move marks a significant milestone in the history of professional disc golf, particularly for women's players. The FPO field had previously seen payouts as low as $5,500 at the 2017 PDGA Pro World Championships. The increased prize money is also a testament to the growing popularity and recognition of the sport.

Chris Dickerson, who has won the Tour Championship twice in a row, will be looking to make it three-in-a-row this week. He will face stiff competition from other top players, including Paige Pierce, who is fresh off a Major win and looking to improve on her fourth-place finish last year. Catrina Allen, the 2019 winner, will also be seeking to repeat her victory.

The Tour Championship features a unique bracket-style elimination tournament format, where players are awarded byes based on their season points standings. On the men's side, half of the field will begin play on Thursday, with additional players feeding into the bracket for the quarterfinals and semifinals.

In contrast, the FPO field will feature a three-round event, with 12 players starting on Friday and the remaining four entering the bracket on Saturday. The top four scores from each round will advance, with ties being decided by Tour points.

Viewers can catch live coverage of the tournament on the Disc Golf Network, which will be featured on DGPT's YouTube channel for Sunday's Championship final. Additionally, a full slate of post-produced next-day coverage will come from JomezPro, Gatekeeper Media, and GK Pro. And in November, fans can tune in to ESPN2 for a special 2-hour production of the Tour Championship final round.

The increased prize money and ESPN feature are set to raise the profile of professional disc golf even further, making this week's event one to watch for fans of the sport.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/historic-payouts-coverage-headline-dgpt-tour-championship