Las Vegas Challenge Kicks Off with Course Changes and Fierce Competition

The Disc Golf Pro Tour is set to kick off its 2023 season with the Las Vegas Challenge presented by Innova. Taking place at the Wildhorse Golf Club, this Elite Event promises to be an exciting competition for both the MPO (Men's Professional Division) and FPO (Women's Professional Division) fields.

This year, a significant change has been made to the course layout. While previous editions of the tournament have seen players compete on three different courses, the 2023 LVC will feature two courses: the Infinite and Innova courses for the FPO field, and the Millennium and Innova courses for the MPO field. This split allows each division to play its respective course twice, providing a unique opportunity for players to develop their skills.

The layout change is not the only significant development at this year's tournament. The course design has been tailored more specifically to meet the needs of each division, bringing the event into compliance with DGPT Tour Standards and giving players the chance to shine on both courses.

Last year's LVC saw dramatic finishes in both divisions. In the FPO field, Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce were tied for first going into the final hole, only to have Pierce make a costly out-of-bounds shot that gave Allen the win. Meanwhile, Drew Gibson and Gannon Buhr finished tied at 39 strokes under par, leading to a four-hole playoff that saw Gibson emerge victorious.

As players prepare to take on this year's challenges, they are more concerned about the weather than their competition. The forecast for Henderson, Nevada calls for temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, high winds, and a strong chance of rain on Saturday. According to Allen, "I'm just looking outside at the dark sky and the 40-degree weather in the drizzle or snow that we're getting and being mentally prepared for the conditions is what I'm really thinking about this weekend."

Gibson shares a similar sentiment, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness: "I think this week with the wind and the conditions we're going to be facing, it's whoever can battle it the hardest and get through with the least amount of punishing mistakes." With inclement weather on the horizon, the world's top disc golfers will need to dig deep and find their inner strength to emerge victorious.

For fans who want to catch all the action, live coverage kicks off at 12pm Eastern / 9am Pacific on the Disc Golf Network. Active PDGA members can also view the tournament for free, making it an exciting event for both spectators and players alike.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/who-will-weather-storm-vegas