Disc Golf World Championships Kick Off with Excitement and Upsets
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The 2023 PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships officially started on Saturday with the Mixed Doubles competition at Pinto Lake, followed by an afternoon round at DeLaveaga. The event attracted dozens of top players, including Paul Ulibarri and Catrina Allen, who found themselves tied for the lead alongside Jesper Lundmark and Camilla Jernberg going into the final hole.
As fate would have it, Lundmark's drive took an unfortunate long skip out of bounds on the famous Top of the World hole 27. However, Ulibarri seized the opportunity with a safe drive to secure the win with a score of 106 (50, 56).
Meanwhile, other notable players such as Nate Doss, Val Jenkins, Avery Jenkins, Nikko Locastro, Garrett Gurthie, Steve and Leslie Brinster, and Josh Anthon were spotted at the course enjoying the perfect Santa Cruz weather and getting in some last-minute practice.
Player check-in took place on Sunday at the National Guard Armory near DeLaveaga. Disc golf enthusiasts got to meet event sponsors through the player and volunteer packs distributed during check-in. To their surprise, players also received a free pair of Keen shoes, aptly named the DeLaveaga.
Additionally, tickets for the premiere of the movie Chains on Tuesday night and the Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on Wednesday night are available for purchase at check-in, which will continue through Monday from 10-6. Players can also pick up their free DeLaveaga shoes during this time.
On Monday, field events took place at Anna Jean Cummings Park from 10-4, featuring competitions in long distance, putting, mini golf, and skill shots. All these events are free to watch but require pre-registration for participants. The day concluded with the mandatory players meeting and PDGA Awards ceremony at Santa Cruz High School at 6:30.
For those who want to stay up-to-date on the latest news, scores, and updates from the competition, visit the official website or social media channels of the event.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pro-worlds-begins