Legendary Amateur Disc Golfers Converge on "The Toboggan
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The United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship (USADGC) has become a staple on the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Majors schedule since its inception nearly two decades ago. Founded by Discraft co-founder Jim Kenner, the event provides amateur disc golfers with an opportunity to compete in a professional-like environment. This year's 18th running of the USADGC is being held at the renowned Kensington Toboggan DGC, affectionately known as "The Toboggan", located within Milford's scenic Kensington Metropark in Michigan.
"The Toboggan" has a rich history, having been installed specifically for the 2000 PDGA Pro/Am Disc Golf World Championships. Since then, it has hosted numerous high-profile disc golf events, including multiple PDGA Majors and National Tour events. The course's unique terrain, featuring toboggan runs in the winter, provides a thrilling challenge for players with its slopes, towering trees, and treacherous rough.
Michigan's late spring weather can be unpredictable, but forecasters are predicting near-ideal conditions for this weekend's competition. According to WWMT's meteorologist Will Haenni, the weather is expected to provide perfect playing conditions for the competitors.
The USADGC has a history of launching the careers of top disc golf athletes. Many past champions have gone on to achieve great success in the sport. This year's field features an impressive 20 players with ratings of 960 or above, making it one of the most competitive fields in recent years.
Tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning and will continue throughout the day. Fans can follow the live scores online at pdgalive.com.
The USADGC has a proud history of producing talented champions, including:
* 2018: Clint Calvin (California)
* 2017: Brandon Oleskie (Michigan)
* 2016: Gavin Rathbun (Illinois)
* 2015: Anthony Barela (Arizona)
* 2014: Colten Montgomery (Colorado)
* 2013: Raymond Oberley Jr (Minnesota)
* 2012: Ted Stoebling (Michigan)
* 2011: Benjamin Callaway (Iowa)
* 2010: David Wiggins Jr (North Carolina)
* 2009: Blaine Kinkel (South Carolina)
* 2008: Daemon Stahlin (Michigan)
* 2007: Jake Newell (Kansas)
* 2006: Steve Mills (California)
* 2005: Adam Olsen (Iowa)
* 2004: Scott Slater (Michigan)
* 2003: Peter Middlecamp (Minnesota)
* 2002: Scott Burnett (Ohio)
The toboggan runs of Kensington Metropark serve as the home to disc golf for just a few weeks each year, providing a unique and thrilling experience for players.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2019-usadgc-preview