Portland Open Kicks Off with Star-Studded Field at Glendoveer Golf Course
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The Pacific Northwest is set to host some of the world's top disc golfers as the Disc Golf Pro Tour returns with the 2021 Portland Open. Taking place from Friday to Sunday at the newly debuted Glendoveer Golf Course, a challenging and picturesque track that promises to test even the most skilled players.
Designed by professional course designer Dustin Keegan, who is also competing in the tournament, Glendoveer Golf Course boasts towering trees and wide fairways, but don't let its beauty fool you – it's not for the faint of heart. The MPO layout checks in at 12,969 feet with a par of 67, while the FPO field will tackle a slightly shorter 10,522-foot course with a par of 70.
Reigning champions Drew Gibson and Paige Pierce will be looking to defend their titles against an incredibly strong field. Gibson has been on a roll this season, finishing in the top five at the recent Masters Cup, while Pierce has been dominating, securing her third-straight win and 25th PDGA National Tour title just last weekend.
Joining them are some of the sport's biggest names, including Masters Cup champion Adam Hammes, Simon Lizotte, and James Proctor. On the FPO side, Catrina Allen is back in action, along with Juliana Korver, who returns to the field after a season-long absence.
The Disc Golf Network will be providing live coverage throughout the weekend, with the MPO feature card teeing off at 2:24 p.m. PT on Friday and the FPO feature card hitting the course at 4:05 p.m. PT. For those unable to attend in person, simulcast coverage will also be available on the DGPT YouTube channel for Sunday's final round.
The Portland Open will be operating under Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Requirements and Best Practices for PDGA Elite Series Events, allowing limited in-person spectating. Fans can catch all the action online or through various live streaming platforms, including the Disc Golf Network and Jomez Productions.
With so many talented players competing, it's anyone's game – will defending champions Gibson and Pierce emerge victorious once again? Or will one of their challengers steal the spotlight? The 2021 Portland Open is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend in disc golf.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/how-watch-dgpt-portland-open