NADGT Tour Finale Heats Up in Jacksonville, Florida
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The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour's (NADGT) Tour Finale has kicked off at the New World Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida. This prestigious tournament marks the culmination of an exciting 2023 season, which saw over 15,000 players compete to qualify for a spot in this exclusive event.
For the first time ever, the NADGT Tour Finale is being held outside of Austin, Texas, where it has historically crowned its tour champions. Players qualified through a combination of NADGT Premier A-Tier events and the National Championships in Austin, making this an elite field with only 60 competitors vying for top honors.
The winners of each division will receive significant prizes, including sponsorship exemptions to compete on the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) in 2024. Additionally, podium finishers will earn paid invites to select DGPT events next year.
In the MPO division, four players have emerged as favorites heading into the tournament: Corbin Milchesky, Ryan Monn, Davidson McMurray, and Lucas Carmichael. Meanwhile, Rebecca Minnick and Eliezra Midtlyng are leading the pack in the FPO division, both having impressive credentials from 2023.
In the MP40 and MP50 divisions, Dan Vassar and Rad Roberts have set themselves up for strong performances with their early showings. Rad Roberts is particularly eager to make his professional debut if he can secure a win in the MP50 division.
The competition has been fierce so far, with several players separating themselves from the pack after the first round. Corbin Milchesky leads the MPO division by two strokes over Jonathan Jurries and Cooper Johnson. In the FPO division, Eliezra Midtlyng is tied for the lead alongside Ann Deputy.
With three more rounds to go, fans can follow along with PDGA Live Scoring as the players battle it out for top honors. A highlight video of the event will also be broadcast on the Disc Golf Network in the near future.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/big-finish