Pro Disc Golf Returns with Excitement and a New Event Format

The highly anticipated return of professional disc golf is finally here. After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is back in action with the inaugural Dynamic Discs Open, taking place this weekend at the renowned Emporia Country Club in Kansas. This exciting event marks the restart of the 2020 season and promises to deliver thrilling competition.

As part of the PDGA Elite Series, the Dynamic Discs Open will feature a unique format, consisting of just two divisions: Open and Open Women. The field will compete over three rounds on the challenging course, which has been a staple for top-level events in recent years. With its rich history as host to the Glass Blown Open (GBO) and PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, the Emporia Country Club is well-equipped to provide an exhilarating experience for both players and spectators.

Before the Dynamic Discs Open gets underway, let's take a look at where things stand in the DGPT Point Series. After two Elite Series events and one Silver Series event (The Challenge at Goat Hill), Philo Brathwaite has made a significant jump to fourth place in Tour Standings with his impressive performance at The Challenge at Goat Hill. Jennifer Allen also moved back into the top 10 after her strong finish.

On the MPO side, Paul McBeth is currently leading the Pro Tour Standings with his exceptional performances at Memorial and WACO. Meanwhile, Eveliina Salonen is dominating the FPO standings but unfortunately won't be able to participate in the Dynamic Discs Open due to international travel restrictions related to COVID-19.

The Emporia Country Club has undergone some changes since last year's GBO, with the notable addition of a wall on hole 16. Course designer Eric McCabe aims to encourage players to take risks and go for birdie instead of playing safe, adding an extra layer of strategy to the course.

Some top contenders to watch this weekend include defending GBO champions Paul McBeth and Catrina Allen, as well as Ricky Wysocki, who secured his first world title on this very course in 2016. While Valarie Jenkins won't be competing due to travel restrictions, she'll provide expert commentary alongside live coverage of all three rounds.

For those interested in following the action, the Disc Golf Network will broadcast the event live from Friday at 2 p.m. CT onwards. Feature card coverage on Friday will include notable players like Ricky Wysocki and Catrina Allen, while full media details can be found in our How to Watch article. With its unique format and world-class competition, the Dynamic Discs Open is an event not to miss!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/dgpt-returns-dynamic-discs-open