Maple Hill Showdown Caps Season as Top Players Vie for Playoff Berths
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The final event of the 2022 Disc Golf Pro Tour's (DGPT) Elite Series is set to take place at the challenging Maple Hill course in Leicester, Massachusetts. The MVP Open will feature a limited field of 81 top-rated players in the men's professional division (MPO) and 44 top female professionals in the women's division (FPO). This event marks the last opportunity for players to secure their positions in the DGPT standings and potentially earn a spot in the DGPT Championships, which will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, in three weeks.
Among the competitors returning as defending champions are Adam Hammes and Catrina Allen. Hammes is seeking to close out his season on a high note, while Allen looks to defend her title at Maple Hill and maintain her third-place position in the DGPT standings.
The biggest storyline of the weekend revolves around the bubble for playoff berths. With several players vying for a spot in the top 16, the competition is expected to be fierce as they strive to earn a place in the DGPT Final.
For fans, there are various ways to catch the action at Maple Hill. The official event page on PDGA.com will feature live scores, tee times, and round ratings, while the Disc Golf Network (DGN) offers exclusive coverage of the tournament through its subscription-based streaming platform. Additionally, select post-produced coverage of disc golf tournaments and other exclusive content can be accessed on DGN.
On Friday, the FPO division will kick off with live coverage beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET, featuring notable players such as Catrina Allen, Sarah Hokom, Kristin Tattar, and Henna Blomroos. The MPO division's feature card will commence at 2:15 p.m. ET, with top players like Adam Hammes, James Conrad, Paul McBeth, and Simon Lizotte competing.
The live broadcast of the final round on Sunday will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for both divisions. Those interested in hearing from some of the players before the action begins can tune into a press conference scheduled to take place on Thursday between 2-4 p.m. ET, live on the DGPT's YouTube channel.
Post-production video coverage will also be available on the DGN platform, offering fans additional opportunities to relive the excitement of the tournament.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/sweet-home-maple-hill