Disc Golf Stars Return to Jonesboro Open After Thrilling PDGA Champions Cup

The excitement of professional disc golf continues to build as the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) Elite Series returns to Jonesboro, Arkansas, for the 2022 Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open powered by Prodigy. This weekend's event marks a new chapter in the tour after the thrilling inaugural PDGA Champions Cup presented by Bushnell, which concluded just a few days ago.

A star-studded field of 167 players will take on the challenging Disc Side of Heaven course, a demanding layout that has been a test for even the most seasoned professionals. Catrina Allen's impressive performance last year, where she carded a scorching 1042-rated round to secure an eight-stroke victory, is still fresh in everyone's minds.

On the men's side, Ricky Wysocki, who remains at the top of the PDGA's U.S. Tour rankings, is looking to defend his title after winning by four strokes over Calvin Heimburg in 2021. However, Wysocki will have his work cut out for him as he returns from a strong performance at the Texas State Disc Golf Championship and a close second-place finish at the International Disc Golf Center in Georgia.

Paige Pierce, who ended her four-stroke winning streak at Jonesboro last year with a dominant win at the PDGA Champions Cup, will be one of the top contenders this weekend. She will be joined by other notable players, including Chris Dickerson, Sarah Hokom, and Kristin Tattar, all of whom have shown incredible skill and determination in recent events.

Fans can catch the action live on the Disc Golf Network (DGN), which offers a subscription-based streaming service similar to Netflix or Disney+. The DGN provides exclusive coverage of top-tier tournaments, including post-produced video coverage and behind-the-scenes content. Active PDGA members can take advantage of a 50% discount on their subscription.

The event will also be simulcast live on the DGPT YouTube channel for the final round only, providing free access to the exciting conclusion of the tournament. Additionally, a press conference will take place on Thursday from 2-3:50 p.m., featuring interviews with top players and personalities in the disc golf world.

To stay up-to-date with all the latest news and results, be sure to check back to PDGA.com daily for recaps of each round and articles highlighting the standout performances of the weekend.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/grind-continues-arkansas