Double the Fun for Seniors at National Senior Games Disc Golf Event
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Excitement is building as senior disc golfers prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience at the 2015 National Senior Games (NSG) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year, competitors will have the chance to participate in both the NSG demonstration sport and the PDGA National Senior Amateur Championships, with a special "Buy-One-Get-One" deal that allows them to compete in both events simultaneously.
One of the key benefits of this concurrent competition is that seniors can be eligible for prizes in both events at the same time. However, there are some specific requirements for those who want to participate in the PDGA portion of the event. Seniors under 70 years old will need to complete a second round of 18 holes on Saturday, July 11th, while those over 70 can play on short tees.
The senior divisions of disc golf are rapidly growing and reaching a critical mass where they can support their own Senior Tour, similar to the PGA. The PDGA Senior Committee aims to develop a Senior Tour with a national championship, and including disc golf in the NSG is an important step towards achieving this goal.
So, let's take a closer look at the schedule and formats for this seniors-only event. The National Senior Games will feature divisions for men and women aged 50-69, with medals awarded to winners in each category. For those competing in the PDGA portion of the event, there will be XC-Tier charity rounds on Friday, July 10th, with trophy-only payouts and no requirement for PDGA membership.
Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
* Saturday, July 11th:
+ Round 1: Highland Park Disc Golf Course (Ages 50-69: Long Tees, Ages 70+: Short Tees)
+ Round 2: The Valley Disc Golf Course (Ages 50-69: Long Tees)
* Sunday, July 12th:
+ Round 3: Theodore Wirth Park (Ages 50-69: Long Tees, Ages 70+: Short Tees)
Competitors in the disc golf portion of the event will receive an additional player pack on top of their standard NSG package. Prizes will also be available through the PDGA portion of the event via Closest-To-Pin contests and an optional Ace Fund.
To compete in the National Senior Games, registration must be completed by May 1st, 2015. Interested seniors can find more information on the official National Senior Games website. As disc golf continues to grow as a sport, it's essential for states to offer it in their State Senior Games (Olympics) in order to achieve full sport status in the NSG. Currently, only 11 states offer disc golf; we need your help to expand this number!
The PDGA Senior Committee was formed in 2010 to manage and support this growing segment of the membership. If you're interested in joining the committee or have questions about how to get involved, please contact Bill Griffith. Together, let's make disc golf a thriving sport for seniors across the country!
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/bogo-senior-disc-golfers