Disc Golf Takes Center Stage with CBS Sports Broadcast
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The world of disc golf is set to take center stage as the Dynamic Discs Open hits television screens this summer. In a groundbreaking partnership between the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT), Dynamic Discs, and CBS Sports Network, the tournament will be broadcast as a four-part series in late July or early August.
This unprecedented move marks a significant milestone for the sport of disc golf, which has traditionally relied on online coverage and streaming services. The CBS Sports broadcast will reach an estimated 60 million households worldwide, introducing the game to a new and wider audience.
Dynamic Discs CEO Jeremy Rusco expressed his excitement at the prospect of showcasing competitive disc golf to a mainstream audience. "We are thrilled that a whole new segment of our population will see competitive disc golf for the first time," he said. "With so many new players trying our sport during the pandemic, it will be good to show them the serious and competitive side of disc golf as well."
JomezPro has been hired by Dynamic Discs and the DGPT to produce four hour-long broadcasts, which will air on CBS Sports Network. The team has assembled a crew of over 20 people to bring this ambitious project to life.
While some adjustments have been made to the post-production schedule, fans can still expect live coverage from the Disc Golf Network (DGN) and simulcasts on the DGPT YouTube channel. However, MPO lead and chase card coverage will be delayed until after the CBS Sports broadcast's run-time is complete in late August or early September.
The partnership between the DGPT, Dynamic Discs, and CBS Sports has far-reaching implications for the sport of disc golf. "This project will limit the next-day post-produced footage that is available to existing disc golf fans," Rusco acknowledged, "but the upside of putting disc golf in front of mainstream America will bring long-term benefits to the sport we all love."
As the Dynamic Discs Open gets underway this weekend, fans can expect a unique blend of live coverage and traditional broadcast production. The tournament's stacked DGPT field will be streamed on the DGN, with official scores, tee times, and round ratings available on the PDGA website.
The Disc Golf Pro Tour has also announced that fans can catch instant scoring updates on UDisc Live throughout the tournament. In addition, daily recap articles will be posted to the DGPT website, providing a quick rundown of each day's action.
As disc golf continues to grow in popularity, this partnership between the DGPT, Dynamic Discs, and CBS Sports is set to take the sport to new heights. With its expanded reach and visibility, the future of disc golf has never looked brighter.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/how-watch-2020-dynamic-discs-open