High Stakes in Portland | Professional Disc Golf Association
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The Disc Golf Pro Tour returns to Oregon this weekend with the 2023 Portland Open Presented by Latitude 64, an Elite+ Event that promises to bring excitement and competition to the sport's elite players. Taking place at the Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, the tournament marks the first time a PDG Major-level event has been held in the Pacific Northwest.
Defending champion Simon Lizotte will be looking to repeat his 2022 victory, which saw him edge out Garrett Gurthie by just one stroke on the final hole. This year, Lizotte will face stiff competition from top players including Linus Carlsson and Ricky Wysocki, who are all vying for a share of the larger purse.
For women's division, Valerie Mandujano will be seeking to make history as she attempts to win her third consecutive Elite Series title. The 2022 Portland Open saw Mandujano dominate from start to finish, securing a nine-stroke victory over Kristin Tattar in second place.
The tournament format has undergone changes this year, with the entire event taking place at Glendoveer. Rounds one and two will be played on the West Course, while rounds three and four will move to the East Course, which features significant elevation changes and challenging holes.
Fans can catch all the action live on the Disc Golf Network (DGN), a subscription-based streaming platform that provides exclusive coverage of disc golf tournaments, including post-produced footage and behind-the-scenes content. The DGN also offers exclusive shows, touring pro interviews, podcasts, and other segments not available anywhere else.
The first round of the 2023 Portland Open gets underway on Thursday, June 1st, with tee times for both men's and women's divisions available online. For those who can't make it to the event in person, live coverage will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel, making it easy to follow all the action from anywhere in the world.
In addition to the DGN, fans can also stay up-to-date with daily recap articles and social media updates from the PDGA and Disc Golf Pro Tour. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just discovering disc golf, the 2023 Portland Open is an event not to be missed.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/high-stakes-portland