Emporia, Kansas, Hosts PDGA World Championships for Second Time
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has announced the host cities and venues for its 2021 major events. These high-profile tournaments bring together the world's top disc golfers to compete for national and international titles across various divisions.
Emporia, Kansas, will host the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships for the second time in 2021. Dynamic Discs' Doug Bjerkaas and Jeremy Rusco led a team of local organizers, including the Emporia Main Street Convention and Visitors' Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, to submit an impressive proposal that secured the event's return to the city.
"We are thrilled to welcome the world's top disc golfers back to Emporia for the PDGA World Championships," Bjerkaas said. "Our iconic courses have a rich history in hosting major championships, and we're excited to showcase our community's hospitality and expertise."
The event will feature the Open division at Jones Golf Course, while the Open Women will compete at the Emporia Country Club. Peter Pan Park will also host the tournament, offering players a unique and challenging course layout.
In addition to Emporia, other major events in 2021 include:
* The PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships, which will take place in Princeton, Indiana, for the first time since 1992. Steven Waites and Jason LaBella led the bid team, showcasing the region's disc golf history and potential.
* The PDGA Masters and Junior Disc Golf World Championships, which will be held simultaneously in Peoria, Illinois. Nate Heinold, who successfully ran the 2019 PDGA Pro Worlds, is teaming up with the Peoria Convention and Visitors' Bureau to host a combined event for the first time since 2016.
* The PDGA United States Women's Disc Golf Championship, which will be contested in Madison, Wisconsin. Glide Disc Golf pro shop owner Mike Batka led the bid team, highlighting the city's disc golf scene and community support.
Other major events announced for 2021 include:
* The European Open in Nokia, Finland (July)
* The United States Disc Golf Championship in Rock Hill, South Carolina (October)
* The College Disc Golf National Championship (April-May)
* The United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship in Milford, Michigan (June)
The PDGA major events offer local communities the opportunity to showcase their disc golf courses and hospitality, generating economic growth and promoting the sport globally.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/midwest-or-bust-2021-pdga-majors