Smuggs Fall Fest Takes Disc Golf to New Heights with Green Mountain Championship
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The Green Mountain Championship is back for its second year, and it's bigger and better than ever. Held at the beautiful Smugglers' Notch Resort in Vermont, this B-Tier tournament has become a highlight of the disc golf calendar. The event was first introduced in 2013 as a smaller-scale competition with $4,000 added cash, but this year it has doubled in size to 144 players and increased its prize fund to $8,000.
As part of Smuggs Fall Fest, the championship is now positioned as the main event, complemented by craft beer, local food, music, and mountain biking. The festival aims to attract a wider audience to disc golf, with Event Director Jeff Spring #43994 believing that featuring the sport alongside other activities will expose it to new fans and create a lively atmosphere.
Prodigy Disc has come on board as the title sponsor for this year's event, supporting the championship's growth and success. Club Wyndham has also partnered with the tournament, recognizing the potential for disc golf to become a major draw at the resort.
To generate buzz around the event, Fiddlehead Brewing Company is releasing a limited-edition double IPA called "Hyzer Flip" on Friday night. This special beer features Prodigy's logo and will be available in 16oz cans with a basket design – making it both collectible and delicious. As part of the event, visitors can enjoy local food from MTN Season wood-fired bagels for breakfast and lunch, while dinner is provided by Mad Taco.
The Green Mountain Championship promises to deliver three days of thrilling competition, with top pros like Steve Brinster #10628, Ricky Wysocki #38008, Will Schusterick #29064, Avery Jenkins #7495, and Simon Lizotte #8332 taking on the 27-hole Brewster Ridge course. Pro clinics will be hosted by Deep in the Game team members Avery and Simon, while Innova Champion Discs' long drive contest adds an extra layer of excitement.
Throughout the weekend, spectators can enjoy live music from three bands at the Music & Microbrew Fest, a Fiddlehead beer garden, and shopping from vendors like Pure Flight Disc Golf. With its lively atmosphere, stunning mountain setting, and numerous amenities – including waterparks, restaurants, and bars – Smuggs Fall Fest is set to become one of the largest disc golf events in the world.
Looking ahead, Event Director Jeff Spring has ambitious plans to grow the championship further by opening an additional 18-hole course. With Steve Brinster on board as designer, this project is already underway, promising a brighter future for disc golf at Smugglers' Notch Resort.
Be sure to follow the action at the Green Mountain Championship and keep an eye out for weekend coverage from Terry "The Disc Golf Guy" Miller #10738 and SmashboxxTV.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2014-green-mountain-championships