Dynamic Discs Open Sees Historic TV Broadcast with CBS Sports Network
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The sport of disc golf is set to make its national television debut with the broadcast of the Dynamic Discs Open on CBS Sports Network in late July or early August. This historic partnership between the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT), Dynamic Discs, and JomezPro will bring disc golf to a fresh audience of over 60 million households worldwide.
The DGPT has agreed to alter its traditional next-day post-production contracts with JomezPro and Central Coast Disc Golf to allow for the production of four hour-long broadcasts featuring the MPO division. Instead of the usual post-production coverage, fans can expect live coverage from June 26-28 on the Disc Golf Network, including feature and lead card coverage broadcast at 2 p.m. CT each day, with the FPO division joining at 4 p.m. CT.
However, as a result of this new partnership, next-day post-production coverage for the MPO division will be delayed until after the CBS Sports broadcast's run-time is complete in late August or early September. The FPO division will still receive next-day coverage. This adjustment may limit the availability of instant scoring and live video coverage for some fans.
JomezPro has assembled a team of over 20 people to produce the four-part series, which will be available on CBS Sports Network. Dynamic Discs CEO Jeremy Rusco expressed his excitement about this opportunity, stating that it will allow disc golf to showcase its competitive side to a new audience and potentially attract new players to the sport.
In addition to the live coverage on the Disc Golf Network, fans can also catch the action through various platforms, including YouTube, where select content from JomezPro and Central Coast Disc Golf will be available in September. The DGPT media plan will shift back to both live coverage and next-day post-production for the Preserve Championship in Clearwater, Minn., from July 3-5.
To keep up with the latest updates and scores, fans can visit UDisc Live for instant scoring and official scores, tee times, and round ratings on the PDGA.com event page. The Disc Golf Network (DGN) is also a great resource for live video coverage, with post-produced coverage of select disc golf tournaments available to subscribers.
The partnership between the DGPT, Dynamic Discs, and JomezPro marks a significant milestone for disc golf, bringing it into the mainstream sports world. As Rusco noted, this will provide long-term benefits to the sport, allowing it to showcase its competitive side to a wider audience.
Fans can expect exciting live coverage from June 26-28, with more information available on the DGPT social media channels and PDGA website. The Disc Golf Network (DGN) offers a subscription streaming platform with post-produced coverage of select disc golf tournaments, as well as exclusive content and shows. With over 200,000 subscribers, it's an excellent resource for fans to stay up-to-date on the latest action in the world of disc golf.
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