Eastbound and Down: Preserve Championship Ready to Unleash Action in Clearwater
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The Disc Golf Pro Tour is shifting gears and heading east as it prepares to take on the beautiful and demanding Black Bear course at the Preserve Championship in Clearwater, Minnesota. This year's event will feature some of the world's top players competing in a battle for disc golf supremacy.
Course designer Cale Leiviska, co-founder of Prodigy Discs, has crafted a sprawling layout that combines elements from the Lynx and Timberwolf courses to create a challenging test of skill. The Black Bear course features long holes and technical shots that will push even the most seasoned players to their limits.
In the MPO division, last year's champion Nikko Locastro will be looking to defend his title after a recent slump in performance. However, he won't be alone as top contenders like Eagle McMahon, James Conrad, Paul McBeth, and Ricky Wysocki are all hungry for victory. Other players to watch include Calvin Heimburg, Adam Hammes, Kevin Jones, and Kyle Klein.
Paige Pierce, the dominant force in the FPO division last year, will face stiff competition from Kristin Tattar, who has been on a tear this season with victories at the Clash at the Canyons and the Discraft Great Lakes Open. Catrina Allen, who finished second behind Pierce last year, will also be a strong contender. Other players to keep an eye on include Hailey King, Missy Gannon, Juliana Korver, Sarah Hokom, and Jessica Weese.
The live broadcast of the Preserve Championship will be available on the Disc Golf Network (DGN) starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, with feature cards teeing off in both divisions. The DGN is a subscription-based streaming platform that offers exclusive coverage of disc golf's top tournaments, including post-produced footage and behind-the-scenes content.
For those who can't make it to the course, UDisc Live will provide instant scoring updates throughout the tournament. And for those looking for a recap of all the action, PDGA.com will have daily recaps and analysis from the 2021 Elite Series events.
The Preserve Championship is part of Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Requirements and Best Practices for PDGA Elite Series Events, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for players and spectators alike. With so much talent on display, this year's event promises to be an unforgettable showdown in disc golf history.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/how-watch-dgpt-preserve-championships