Emporia Prepares for 2022 PDGA Pro Worlds with Two Challenging Courses

As the countdown begins for the 2022 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championship in Emporia, Kansas, the host team is working tirelessly to ensure that the event lives up to its promise of being the biggest and best yet. With just over eight months to go until the championship takes place from August 30 to September 3, Tournament Director Doug Bjerkaas and his team are feeling the pressure, but they're determined to make it a success.

"We're ecstatic to have the opportunity to bring the best disc golfers in the world to Emporia," said Bjerkaas, who was named PDGA Tournament Director of the Year in 2017. "This World Championship is going to be the biggest event in the sport up until this point, and we know that we've got a big task ahead of us. But we're confident that we have the people and the talent to support it."

One of the key factors that sets Emporia apart from other host cities is its commitment to providing an exceptional spectator experience. The team has been working closely with course designers and layout experts to create two challenging courses that will test even the best players in the world.

The first course, which will be used for Saturday's championship round on September 3, is the Emporia Country Club (ECC), a stalwart of Emporia's largest events. While some may view ECC as a "bomber course" with big shots and easy playing conditions, Bjerkaas disputes this perception. "When people actually get to the course, they realize that there are plenty of technical challenges that players have to contend with," he said.

The other course, which will be used for Friday's competition on August 31, is a brand-new layout at Jones Park called Supreme 18. This course was designed by Eric McCabe, a two-time PDGA World Champion and well-known disc golf course designer. The course features a challenging par-5 hole that requires players to navigate through dense woods before reaching the green, as well as several other holes with water carries and tight pin locations.

To ensure that both courses are up to par, the team has been working closely with PDGA Operations and Logistics team members Shawn Sinclair and Patrick Graziani. These site visits are a routine part of hosting a PDGA Major event and help to ensure that everything is in place for a smooth and successful competition.

While the focus has been on creating two challenging courses, Bjerkaas is also keenly aware of the importance of providing a comfortable spectator experience. To this end, the team is working to create designated viewing areas where spectators can watch the action unfold without interfering with the players' gameplay.

The final push to August will see the team concentrating on getting every detail just right, from field events and practice areas to parking plans, security measures, and volunteer coordination. As Bjerkaas noted, "Different things – field events, practice areas, parking plans, spectator plans, security plans, volunteers – all of which are already rolling."

With its commitment to providing an exceptional spectator experience and creating two challenging courses that will test the world's best players, Emporia is poised to deliver a truly unforgettable 2022 PDGA Pro Worlds. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in disc golf, this is an event not to miss.

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