Ledgestone Open Brings Elite Disc Golf to Peoria, Illinois This Weekend
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The city of Peoria is set to become a hotbed of disc golf excitement this week as it hosts the 12th edition of the prestigious Ledgestone Open. This highly anticipated tournament, which falls on the eve of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, promises to be an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators alike.
The event, which kicks off with a strong field of 200 elite players, will feature some of the world's best disc golfers competing in the Pro Tour - Discraft Ledgestone Open. Among the top contenders are defending champion Paige Pierce, Calvin Heimburg, who seeks to make amends for his past experience at this venue, and Ricky Wysocki, who is looking to win back-to-back titles.
The competition will be fierce as players battle it out on four rounds across three courses: Sunset Hills, Lake Eureka, and Northwood Black. On the A-Tier side, a total of 12 additional courses will be utilized, ensuring an exciting and unpredictable experience for spectators.
To follow all the action live, fans can tune in to the Disc Golf Network (DGN) or watch on the DGPT YouTube channel. The DGN offers exclusive post-produced coverage, touring pro interview series, podcasts, and other segments not available anywhere else. Active PDGA members will receive a 50% discount on their subscription.
Broadcast times for Thursday's Feature Cards are as follows:
* FPO: Thursday & Sunday at 11:30 am CT; Friday & Saturday at 9:30 am CT
* MPO: Thursday & Sunday at 3 pm CT; Friday & Saturday at 5 pm CT
Thursday's live cards will feature the following players:
* Paige Pierce, Kristin Tattar, Alexis Mandujano, and Sarah Hokom in FPO
* Ricky Wysocki, Chris Dickerson, Andrew Marwede, and Paul McBeth in MPO
* Calvin Heimburg, Adam Hammes, Paul Ulibarri, and Alden Harris in MPO2
* Ben Callaway, Drew Gibson, Matthew Orum, and Ezra Aderhold in MPO3
Additionally, the final round will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel. Don't miss the opportunity to catch the live action and experience the thrill of disc golf at its finest.
To stay updated with all the latest news and developments from the Ledgestone Open, visit PDGA.com daily for recaps and analysis. Follow the Disc Golf Pro Tour and PDGA on social media to get behind-the-scenes insights and updates throughout the tournament.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/ledgestone-kicks-final-push-worlds