McBeth and Pierce Aim for Historic Three-Peat at Maple Hill
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The wait is over as one of the most anticipated stops of the year finally arrives in Massachusetts – the DGPT - MVP Open at Maple Hill. This iconic course has been a staple on the PDGA Elite Series since its inception, with a rich history that dates back to 2006 when it first held the Maple Hill One.
The beauty and charm of Maple Hill are undeniable, but it's not just about aesthetics – it's also where legends are made. The Vibram Open at Maple Hill marked its debut on the PDGA National Tour in 2008 with a brother-sister sweep by Avery Jenkins and Valarie Jenkins (Doss), cementing its place as a tour favorite.
Fast forward to today, and Maple Hill continues to deliver exciting moments year after year. Barry Schultz took home the win in 2009, while Sarah Stanhope claimed back-to-back FPO titles in 2009-2010. Paul McBeth made his first jump into the lake in 2013, but it was Paige Pierce who truly dominated the course, taking four-straight wins and six overall between 2014 and 2018.
Pierce's reign may have been interrupted by other top players like Jeremy Koling (who took home his first PDGA National Tour win in 2014) and Bradley Williams (winner in 2016), but since then, it's largely been a McBeth and Pierce show. However, as the 2021 season has demonstrated on the PDGA Elite Series, anything can happen.
This weekend, both McBeth and Pierce will be vying for their third consecutive wins at Maple Hill – an unprecedented feat that would solidify their legacies in disc golf history.
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Live coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, with the MPO feature card teeing off at 1:24 p.m. ET and the FPO feature card starting at 3:40 p.m. ET. The live broadcast will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the final round only on Sunday.
The Disc Golf Network also hosts a press conference from 2-4 p.m. ET on Thursday, featuring some of the world's top players. And, with UDisc Live providing instant scoring and stats throughout the tournament, you'll be able to stay up-to-date on every move.
The MVP Open is a Phase 3 event in accordance with the COVID-19 Requirements and Best Practices for PDGA Elite Series Events. Be sure to check back to PDGA.com daily for recaps of all the action from the 2021 Elite Series, or head over to the Disc Golf Pro Tour's website for daily coverage.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/its-time-beloved-maple-hill