Disc Golf's Big Breakthrough: ESPN to Broadcast Top-Tier Events

The world of disc golf is set to reach new heights as the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) has announced a groundbreaking agreement with sports giant ESPN. As part of the deal, several high-profile events will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks, including the Portland Open presented by Dynamic Discs and the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship.

The first event to hit the airwaves will be the Portland Open, which will be aired as a 2-hour feature on ESPN2 on August 4th at 8 PM ET. This is just one part of an exciting lineup that promises to bring disc golf's top talent to a wider audience.

The partnership between the DGPT and ESPN has been in the works since the off-season, with both parties working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this vision to life. According to Jeff Spring, CEO & Director of the DGPT, "We've continued to develop a strengthening relationship with the team at ESPN, and we're thrilled to be able to offer their viewers programming that features the highest level of disc golf competition in the world."

Dynamic Discs has also been an integral part of this endeavor, providing support for the Portland Open production. As Jeremy Rusco, founder of Dynamic Discs, notes, "This type of exposure only serves to help bolster the continued growth of the sport. We're thrilled to be a leading partner in the effort to grow disc golf on a national level once again."

The broadcast will be produced by The Disc Golf Network, who also handled production duties last year. Additionally, Joe Canali from Bluefoot Entertainment will serve as lead editor, while JomezPro, Gatekeeper Media, and GK Pro will contribute to the broadcast.

This deal marks a significant milestone for disc golf, demonstrating its value as a sport that can attract substantial viewership with engaging content. "This contract shows that, in regards to national broadcasting, disc golf is not just a filler for lack of pandemic-era sports programming," says Spring, "but instead a valuable asset that draws significant viewership."

The DGPT's partnership with ESPN comes at an exciting time, as the sport continues to grow and gain momentum. With this new agreement, fans can expect even more thrilling coverage of top-level disc golf events, pushing the sport further into the national spotlight.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/dgpt-announces-contract-espn2