Escape the Cold in Florida: Top Disc Golf Tournaments this February and March
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Florida is a haven for disc golf enthusiasts looking to escape the cold. With its mild winter weather, picturesque courses, and exciting tournament scene, it's no wonder why players from all over flock to the Sunshine State. This February and March, some of Florida's most popular tournaments are taking place, offering something for every skill level.
The first event on the calendar is the Barnett Championships in Orlando, FL (February 11-12). Held at the central location of Barnett Park, this PDGA sanctioned B-tier tournament features two 18-hole courses that challenge players with a variety of throws, mature oaks, tall pines, and modest elevation changes. Every division will play both courses each day, with plenty of short pads for amateur divisions. The top Open pros will face off in the Final 9 after the final round on Sunday. TD Bob Lewis has been running disc golf events for years, so be sure to register in advance to avoid a $10 late fee.
Next up is the popular Melbourne Open (February 25-26), one of the biggest tournaments in Florida and a PDGA sanctioned B-tier event with a whopping $3,000 added cash. Held at Wickham Park, this tournament boasts two 18-hole courses on site, as well as convenient RV and tent camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, and plenty of other activities to enjoy. The course itself is fairly open, with many tall pines and large palmetto plant clusters, plus the infamous lake hole. Don't miss out on lunch both days provided by the Discaliber club, or participate in the optional $18 buy-in for 36 cash CTP's.
March will see the return of the Sunshine State Shootout (March 10-11), the first event in Sun King's new Southern Triple Crown (STC) Amateur Series. Taking place at Ocala's Greenway and Pine Oaks Golf Course, this PDGA sanctioned B-tier tournament is expected to draw big crowds. The courses are fun to play and challenging to all skill levels, with recent upgrades including concrete tee pads at Pine Oaks. Competitors will receive a huge $100+ value players' package, including choice of two Innova Champion "metal flake" discs, one DGA SP-Line disc, a performance shirt, player dinner, and more.
Unique to the STC is the Player Performance Contest; one lucky guy and girl will win an 18-month sponsorship package from Sun King Disc Sports and STC sponsors. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to compete in some of Florida's top disc golf tournaments. For more information, visit the Tour del Sol website or the Fabulous Florida Tour website. Stay up-to-date with all things disc sports by following Florida Disc Sports on Facebook.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/spring-forward-in-fl