PDGA Announces Exciting Lineup of Major Events for 2018
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is thrilled to announce the host cities and dates for its major events in 2018. These premier national and international competitions will showcase the world's top disc golfers competing for World and National Titles across various skill, age, and gender-based divisions.
Lansing, Michigan, will be hosting the 2018 PDGA United States Women's Disc Golf Championship (USWDGC) from September 12-16. Erin Oakley and Tom Kinder of the Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) led the bid effort for this prestigious event. The championship will take place at Burchfield Park, featuring two highly-rated courses: Devils Den and Rivers Edge.
The city's vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural scene, and diverse recreational options make it an ideal location to host a major disc golf tournament. Lansing is also home to Disc Girls Gone Wild (DGGW), one of the largest women-only disc golf tournaments in the world, which will provide valuable support for the USWDGC.
Next up is the 2018 PDGA Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships, taking place from May 15-20 at Crown Point's Lemon Lake Flight Center. Jay and Deb Svitko will direct this event, with significant backing from local disc golf clubs and the CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau). As a renowned hosting venue for Worlds events, including the 2010 and 2013 Professional World Championships, Lemon Lake is set to provide an exceptional experience for competitors.
The Amateur Disc Golf World Championships will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from July 10-14. Led by Robert Leonard of the Charlotte Disc Golf Club (CDGC) and supported by the Charlotte CVB, this event promises to showcase the city's rich disc golf history while offering visitors a glimpse into its vibrant culture.
Emporia, Kansas, will host the inaugural PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships from July 2-6. This new championship was introduced following the success of junior divisions at previous events, and Dynamic Discs' Doug Bjerkaas and Jeremy Rusco have graciously offered to host it for three years.
The Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be contested at Vermont's stunning Smugglers' Notch Resort from September 11-16. Famed TD Jeff Spring will direct this event, which promises to deliver an unforgettable experience with its picturesque courses and lively atmosphere.
Kansas City will welcome the second iteration of the PDGA Pro Masters World Championships in mid-August (dates TBA). Scott Reek and the Kansas City Flying Disc Club will lead the charge, supported by a team of experienced organizers. This event is set to utilize some of the city's top disc golf courses, including Swope Park.
The Professional Disc Golf Association would like to extend its gratitude to all host communities for their dedication and hard work in making these events possible. With so many talented players and enthusiastic spectators, we can't wait to see what 2018 has in store for the world of disc golf!
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2018-pdga-majors-announced