Ledgestone Insurance Open Returns with Record-Breaking Payouts and Exciting Changes

The wait is over for disc golf enthusiasts as registration has begun for the 2017 Ledgestone Insurance Open presented by Discraft. This prestigious event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a host of exciting announcements that have left fans buzzing. As one of the most lucrative tournaments in disc golf, the Ledgestone Insurance Open is set to offer record-breaking payouts for both amateur and professional divisions.

One of the key changes this year is the reduction in the number of courses that the professional divisions will play. Instead of four different courses, all four open division rounds will take place at Lake Eureka, while the open women's division will compete over two rounds each at Sunset Hills and Northwood Park. This streamlined format is expected to create a more exciting competition among professionals.

In addition to the thrilling course changes, the tournament has also announced an impressive $80,000 in prizes and merchandise for amateur players, not to mention the already generous player's pack. Tournament director Nate Heinold emphasized that this significant payout is designed to reward deserving amateurs without discouraging them from moving up to professional levels. The professional purse will once again feature a whopping $50,000 in added cash, bringing the total pro purse to nearly $100,000.

The Ledgestone Insurance Open has also made a name for itself through its charitable contributions, with an impressive $50,000 donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over the past two years alone. The dunk tank, a crowd favorite, will return once again this year, featuring touring pro Jeremy Koling and Nate Heinold himself as targets. Discraft has also pledged their support by donating 18 powder-coated baskets, which will be used at the event and then raffled off to raise funds for St Jude.

But that's not all - the tournament is packed with exciting activities throughout the week, including a disc golf mini course, glow golf, an ice cream social, players party, two PDGA X-C Tiers, and more. New to this year's schedule is "Disc Golf Night at the Ballpark", where fans can enjoy special disc-themed activities during a minor league baseball game.

Registration for hole sponsors and professional players has already begun exclusively on The Disc Golf Scene. Amateur divisions will be able to register from March 8th onwards, with the first 400 registrants receiving a limited edition Discraft Jawbreaker Nuke. Meanwhile, Discraft will also release 150 Midnight Buzzzes and 150 Smoked Buzzzes through the registration process.

The Ledgestone Insurance Open is part of the prestigious Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) and promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans. With its charitable giving, challenging courses, and record-breaking payouts, this event is a must-attend for disc golf enthusiasts. Don't miss it!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/ledgestone-open-sights-set-1000-players-100k-pro-purse