Kansas City Readies for High-Stakes Disc Golf Action at Masters Worlds
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The city of Kansas City is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the 2018 PDGA Pro Masters World Championships. As one of the most historic cities in disc golf, Kansas City has a proven track record of delivering top-notch tournaments. With its strong disc golf community and expert staff, the city is primed for another week of thrilling action.
Leading the charge behind the scenes is Scott Reek, the tournament director with over a decade of experience in the disc golf scene. As the third-term Kansas PDGA State Coordinator, Reek brings unparalleled expertise to the role. His team of volunteers and staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail is taken care of, from course preparation to logistics.
The 2018 Masters Worlds will feature two states, four courses, and a talented field of players competing for the top spot. The preliminary rounds (Tuesday-Friday) will be held on both the Kansas and Missouri sides of the city, with the Pro Masters 40+ and Pro Masters 50+ divisions playing on the Missouri side and the rest on the Kansas side. On Saturday, all divisions will reunite at Waterworks Park for the semifinals and finals.
The courses themselves are a testament to the city's dedication to disc golf. Rosedale Park in Kansas City, KS features two permanent courses: Up Top and Down Under. Up Top winds along the more open areas of the park, making it prone to wind conditions. Heritage Park in Overland Park, KS is renowned for its beautiful design and technical challenges. Waterworks Park in Kansas City, MO is a legendary course with steep elevation changes and lush greens. Rounding out the four courses is Bad Rock Creek (Stocksdale Park) in Liberty, MO, which offers a longer, more open layout.
The competition at Masters Worlds promises to be fierce, with top players vying for world titles. Barry Schultz, Ron Convers, and David Greenwell are all looking to add another notch to their belts, while Courtney McCoy, Joe Rovere, and Patrick Brown will be seeking their first world title. One story to watch is that of Patrick Brown, who will be competing in the Masters 50+ division for the first time after dominating the Long Drive contest at Sunday's Field Events competition.
Brown's journey from up-and-coming player to seasoned competitor is an inspiration to many. Despite entering professional divisions in 2008, he continued to excel, eventually winning his first National Tour event as a Masters player and going on to claim numerous titles. When asked about competing in the Masters 50+ division for the first time, Brown replied, "I thought, if I'm gonna play grandmasters for the first time, it might as well be Worlds."
The main event begins at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, with live scores and updates available on pdgalive.com, accompanied by photos and videos via the PDGA's social media channels.
As the city prepares to host another unforgettable week of disc golf, one thing is clear: Kansas City is the place to be for high-stakes action, world-class courses, and an electric atmosphere.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2018mastersworlds/news/2018-masters-worlds-preview