Paige Pierce Sets Sights on Discraft Great Lakes Open After Historic European Open Win

The disc golf world is still buzzing with excitement after Paige Pierce's record-breaking win at the European Open, and she's wasting no time getting back into action. The American pro will be among the top players competing at the 40th-anniversary Discraft Great Lakes Open, which gets underway on Friday at the famous Toboggan course in Milford, Michigan.

Pierce's victory in Finland over the weekend marked her 17th PDGA Major win, and she'll be looking to continue her winning streak in Michigan. However, she won't be the only one pushing for a championship title - a strong field of players will be vying for the top spot on the challenging Toboggan course.

The Discraft Great Lakes Open has undergone some changes since last year's event, with new holes and tweaks to the track adding an extra layer of difficulty. The course features dramatic elevation changes and long distances, making it a true test of skill and endurance.

A number of players will be looking to make up for lost time after competing in other events over the past weekend. Gannon Buhr and Hanna Huynh took home A-Tier wins at Clash at the Canyons VI, while Matt Orum won his own event at the Mid Summer Meltdown 7 Sponsored by Dynamic Discs. Nate Hecker edged out Isaac Robinson in a playoff at the Brent Hambrick Memorial Open, and Holyn Handley grabbed her fourth A-Tier win in Ohio.

The field will be without two-time defending champion Eagle McMahon, who is not competing this year. However, Kristin Tattar won in 2021 to deny Pierce a three-peat in the event, which first ran in 1983.

For fans looking to catch all the action, there are several options available. The Disc Golf Network (DGN) will be providing live coverage of the tournament, with exclusive post-produced content and behind-the-scenes features available for subscribers. Active PDGA members can receive a 50% discount on their DGN subscription, which includes access to select disc golf tournaments, touring pro interview series, podcasts, and more.

The event schedule includes three feature cards for both MPO and FPO divisions, with live coverage beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET on Friday. The final round will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel on Sunday, July 31.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/no-rest-heading-toboggan