L.L.Bean Partners with PDGA for Record-Breaking Disc Golf World Championships

L.L.Bean has become the presenting sponsor of the 2023 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, set to take place from August 30 to September 3, 2023, at the renowned Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont. This partnership brings together two iconic brands that share a passion for the great outdoors.

According to Chuck Gannon, Director of Brand and Performance Media at L.L.Bean, the company's mission is to inspire and enable people to experience the restorative power of being outside. "While there's much to love about Disc Golf," he said, "ask any player and you'll likely hear that spending time outside with friends and family is core to their love of the sport." The pairing of L.L.Bean and the PDGA Professional World Championships is a natural fit, as both brands share a commitment to promoting outdoor activities and community engagement.

Thanks in large part to L.L.Bean's support, this year's purse will be the highest ever for a Professional World Championship event. A total purse of no less than $275,000 will be awarded to a 300-competitor field comprising players from 12 countries. This is a significant milestone for the sport, and Jeff Spring, Tournament Director of the PDGA Professional World Championships and founder of the Smugglers' Notch Disc Golf Center, is thrilled about the partnership. "L.L.Bean is a legendary outdoors company, and we're proud to have them on board as our presenting sponsor," he said.

The 2023 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships will feature live streaming, with next-day lead card post-produced coverage available on the JomezPro YouTube channel. Spectator tickets and weekend passes are still available for purchase, offering fans a chance to witness the crowning of the next World Champions in person.

L.L.Bean's iconic Bootmobile will also be onsite at the event, adding to the excitement and fun. The company has a long history of supporting outdoor activities and community engagement, including a recent donation of $5.5 million to organizations focused on increasing access to and inclusivity in the outdoors.

The PDGA Professional World Championships is returning to Smugglers' Notch after last hosting the Major in 2018. The resort's Disc Golf Center is home to two world-class courses: Brewster Ridge, ranked #4 in the world, and Fox Run Meadows, ranked #7.

L.L.Bean has a strong reputation for its commitment to quality, customer service, and a love of the outdoors. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company continues to uphold its founder's values while expanding its operations globally. With 56 stores across the United States, 25 stores in Japan, and 12 stores in Canada, L.L.Bean is a leading multichannel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel.

Smugglers' Notch Resort has been a world-class destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts since 1967, offering a range of seasonal activities including skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and disc golf. The resort's Disc Golf Center is one of the premier destinations in the sport, with two of the top-ranked courses in the world.

The PDGA is a membership-based organization boasting over 260,000 lifetime members across 90 countries. As the governing body for the sport, the PDGA sanctions competitive events for players of every skill level and promotes the growth and development of disc golf worldwide.

The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is the Official Pro Tour of the PDGA, creating premier venues for the world's best disc golfers to compete and showcase their skills. The DGPT also owns and operates the Disc Golf Network, providing live coverage and storytelling across the industry.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/ll-bean-present-2023-pdga-pro-worlds