New Challenge Awaits in Emporia | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** "Dynamic Discs Open Kicks Off in Emporia, Kansas with New Course and High-Profile Field"
**META_TITLE:** "DDO Preview: Emporia, Kansas Hosts PDGA Elite Series Event"
**META_DESCRIPTION:** "Get ready for the Dynamic Discs Open, a four-round tournament featuring top players on a new course in Emporia, Kansas. The event will serve as a test run for the 2022 PDGA Professional World Championships."
The Disc Golf Pro Tour's (DGPT) flagship event is back in a familiar and beloved location, but with a twist: the Dynamic Discs Open (DDO) has introduced a new course to the mix. For the first time in three years, the championship rounds will take place at Emporia Country Club on Sunday, but the elite field will face off on the Supreme 18 at Jones Park, a brand-new, championship-level layout, for the first two days of competition.
The Supreme 18 is a challenging course that stretches over 10,762 feet in length and boasts a par-65 rating for men's professional players (MPO). The women's professional division (FPO) will compete on a slightly shorter track with a par-67 rating. Designed by PDGA World Champion Eric McCabe, the course promises to test every aspect of the game, requiring precision and control in addition to raw distance.
The DDO is part of a remarkable three-week stretch for elite disc golfers, which has seen some dramatic finishes and upsets. Two weeks ago, Chris Dickerson and Paige Pierce claimed their first PDGA Major titles of 2022 at the International Disc Golf Center. Last week, Calvin Heimburg secured his second Elite Series win of the season with a playoff victory over Paul McBeth, while Kristin Tattar dominated the field on the FPO side.
A year ago, Hailey King and Paul McBeth cruised to six-stroke victories in Emporia, but this year's competition promises to be even more intense. With loaded fields and new faces emerging each week, it will take four-straight elite rounds to claim the trophy and potentially earn a spot as an early favorite for the 2022 PDGA Pro World Championships.
Fans can catch all the action on The Disc Golf Network (DGN), which offers live coverage of the event. Active PDGA members receive a 50% discount on their subscription, making it easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in professional disc golf.
The schedule for this weekend's competition is as follows:
* Thursday: MPO Feature Card (Live coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. CT)
* Friday: FPO Live Cards (FPO play begins at 9:00 a.m. CT)
* Sunday: Championship Round (Live broadcast on the DGPT YouTube channel and DGN)
Don't miss out on the excitement – tune in to The Disc Golf Network or follow along with the live updates on PDGA.com for all the latest news, scores, and highlights from the Dynamic Discs Open.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/new-challenge-awaits-emporia