Pacific Northwest Disc Golfers Gear Up for Historic Major Championship
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The city of Eugene, Oregon, is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the first PDGA Major since the 2014 Professional World Championships at the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova. A record-breaking field of 422 players has gathered for this prestigious event, which promises to be a thrilling spectacle for disc golf enthusiasts.
The competition will take place across four courses: Dexter Park, Circle Bar Golf Club in Oakridge, Stewart Pond, and Camp Serene. The MP40 and FP40 fields are particularly strong, with top-notch players vying for the top spot. Among them is Ohn Scoggins, who returns to defend her FP40 title against fierce competition from Sarah Hokom, the 2012 World Champion, and Jennifer Allen, the winner of last year's Selinske event.
In addition to these seasoned pros, Cale Leiviska and AnDyke will make their Major debuts in MP40 and FP40, respectively. Mark and Sue Horn, with PDGA numbers 67 and 68, also join the fray, adding their expertise to the mix. The level of competition is high, making this year's Selinske U.S. Masters a must-watch event.
The 2023 Selinske U.S. Masters Championships will be the first Major championship to feature an all-female tournament director team. Callie McMorran and Rebecca Duffy, who have both been instrumental in Oregon disc golf for years, take on this new challenge with enthusiasm and dedication.
As the Pacific Northwest prepares to welcome some of the world's top disc golfers, fans can look forward to four action-packed days of competition at these beautiful courses. With its stunning scenery and talented players, the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova is set to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.
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It's time for a PDGA Major in the Pacific Northwest.
A record field of players have gathered in Eugene, Oregon for the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova, marking the first PDGA Major held in Oregon since the 2014 Professional World Championships.
The 422-player Major features strong MP40 and FP40 fields and players with PDGA numbers in the double digits — all competing in a beautiful PNW setting.
All players will compete at Dexter Park, a staple in the Eugene area. Photo: Conrad Meyer / PDGA
The MP40, FP40 and MP50 will take on a new track at Circle Bar Golf Club in Oakridge designed in part by Oregon's Dustin Keegan and ZoeAndyke. Two more courses — Stewart Pond and Camp Serene — are in play as well for the four-round event.
In the 13th running of the Selinske U.S. Masters in honor of the disc golf pioneer and legend, the action will be as strong as ever.
Ohn Scoggins is back to defend her FP40 title. Photo: Conrad Meyer / PDGA
Cale Leiviska makes his Masters Major debut in MP40, as does AnDyke in FP40. Ohn Scoggins is back to defend her 2022 title and faces strong competition from 2012 World Champion Sarah Hokom and 2021 Selinske winner Jennifer Allen, who took down the Beaver State Fling this past weekend.
Mark and Sue Horn — PDGA numbers 67 and 68 — are in the field in the first Master Major of 2023.
Rebecca Duffy and Callie McMorran speak during the player's meeting Wednesday at PK Park. Photo: Justin Anderson / PDGA
This year also marks the first all-female tournament director team with Callie McMorran and Rebecca Duffy, the TD of Oregon's first PDGA Major, the 2013 USWDGC, serving as tournament director and assistant tournament director, respectively.
It's time — a Major championship has returned to the PNW.
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/selinske-masters-arrives-oregon