PDGA National Tour Returns with Exciting Changes and New Venues for 2020
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has unveiled its highly anticipated schedule for the 2020 PDGA National Tour, an 18-year-old circuit that showcases the world's top disc golfers in a series of thrilling events across the United States. The season will kick off on March 27-29 with the Texas State Disc Golf Championships presented by Latitude 64 at Lindsey Park in Tyler, Texas.
The tour will then make its way to Emporia, Kansas, for the Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open (GBO) from April 29-May 2. This event has seen significant changes in recent years, and Tournament Director Doug Bjerkaas is excited to introduce a new layout combining two courses: Emporia Country Club and Jones Gold. The GBO will feature a technical course with par-70 and par-71 variants for the Open field.
In May, the Santa Cruz Masters Cup returns to DeLaveaga Park in California for its 35th year, celebrating classic disc golf at its finest. Tournament Director Matt Beatty takes over from Braden Coolidge and plans to maintain consistency in this beloved event, with some minor improvements to the course.
The Beaver State Fling will make its 14th appearance on the National Tour stage in Estacada, Oregon, from June 26-28. This year's format sees a change from shotgun starts to tee times, allowing galleries to watch both fields finish simultaneously and accommodating more competitors. Tournament Director Jeff Mittl has also announced plans to implement a full set of women's tees.
The Delaware Disc Golf Challenge will take place on September 11-13 at Iron Hill in Newark, Delaware. Adam Harris, the new Tournament Director, is committed to preserving this challenging event's reputation, with no major changes planned.
Finally, the Music City Open presented by Dynamic Discs will bring its unique layout and atmosphere to Nashville, Tennessee, from September 25-27. Ravenwood, the course that made waves in 2019, will be tweaked to better accommodate elite pros, ensuring a smoother playing experience.
The PDGA has collaborated with the Disc Golf Pro Tour to create an inclusive schedule balancing travel needs for professional players. Other notable events include the United States Women's Disc Golf Championship and the United States Masters Disc Golf Championships.
As part of its continued partnership with the Disc Golf Pro Tour, the PDGA worked together to ensure a cohesive calendar that meets the growing demands of professional disc golfers. The full 2020 schedule is available in our A-Tier request article.
Get ready for an action-packed season filled with thrilling competition, new challenges, and exciting changes at each venue.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2020-pdga-national-tour-bookended-2-new-venues