PDGA Announces Exciting Lineup for 2016 Major Events
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is thrilled to announce its schedule of premier national and international competitions for the sport of disc golf. These high-profile events offer cities and towns across the globe a unique opportunity to host an international sporting event, attracting visitors and generating significant economic benefits for local businesses.
Hosting a PDGA Major requires meticulous planning and a flawless execution. After careful consideration of numerous bid packages from enthusiastic disc golf communities, the PDGA staff and Board of Directors have made their selections for 2016. The chosen events promise to be among the most exciting and competitive of the year, with world-class courses and top-notch organizers set to deliver unforgettable experiences.
The first event on the calendar is the 2016 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, which will take place in Emporia, Kansas in early August next year. Jeremy Rusco, a renowned disc golf event director with an impressive track record of hosting successful tournaments, will helm this prestigious competition. His company, Dynamic Discs, has earned international recognition for its expertise in organizing exceptional events.
The PDGA Amateur and Junior World Championships are scheduled to take place in Madison, Wisconsin in mid-July next year. Mike Batka, a seasoned event director with an impressive history of producing outstanding competitions, will lead the charge at this premier recreation outlet, which boasts some of the country's top-notch disc golf courses. The Mad City Disc Golf Club and the Madison Area Sports Commission will also be instrumental in ensuring the success of this major event.
In September next year, the PDGA United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship (USWDGC) will make its way to Sabattus, Maine. Hosted by Peter Ruby at the Sabattus Disc Golf Complex, this exciting event promises to showcase the region's stunning autumn colors and world-class courses. Jason Rubito, the PDGA Maine State Coordinator and Tournament Director, is eagerly looking forward to welcoming competitors from across the country.
The 2016 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships will be held in Stockton, California next year, with Craig “Krash” Gustafson and his team at the Delta Windjammers overseeing this highly anticipated competition. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a new course layout at the Lockeford Springs Golf Course set to challenge even the most seasoned players.
The PDGA would like to extend its warmest congratulations to the host communities of these exciting major events and express its gratitude for their dedication to promoting disc golf. These tournaments offer not only world-class competition but also an opportunity for local businesses to benefit from increased tourism and economic growth.
We look forward to another thrilling year of disc golf in 2016, with each of these premier events promising to deliver unforgettable experiences for players and spectators alike.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2016-pdga-major-events-officially-announced