Thrilling Action Returns to Des Moines as DGPT Elite Series Continues

The excitement from last weekend's Dynamic Discs Open is still fresh in the minds of disc golf enthusiasts as the professionals gear up for their next major showdown: the 2023 DGPT Elite Series' TruBank Des Moines Challenge Presented by Discraft. For its third year as an Elite Series Event, this prestigious tournament has grown significantly, now marking its 33rd year in existence.

Taking place at Pickard Park in Des Moines, Iowa, the course was originally designed by five-time PDGA World Champion Julianna Korver. The park's terrain features a diverse mix of hole types and shot shapes, demanding precision and skill from the players to stay ahead in this season's competitive field. Long par 5s like holes 10 and 18 require not only distance but also accuracy to get a birdie chance. Conversely, technical wooded holes such as hole 12 test players' adaptability with its double Mando off the tee.

Last year's FPO winner, Kristin Tattar, set the pace early on in the tournament, securing her third Elite Series win of the season and maintaining her streak of never finishing lower than third up to that point. On the MPO side, Simon Lizotte and Robert Burridge battled it out for the top spot, ultimately ending in a playoff after both players tied at 27 strokes under par.

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2022 DMC, Lizotte edged out Burridge with a well-executed birdie putt on hole 4. The stage was set for a dramatic finish, as both competitors had matched each other stroke for stroke through the first three holes. The tension reached its peak when Lizotte landed outside the circle while attempting to clear the water carry, forcing Burridge to lay up and hope Lizotte would miss his final putt.

This year's tournament promises more electrifying action as the top players take on Pickard Park's challenges. With a chance of rain forecasted for Saturday, the weather looks set to be sunny and hot for the remainder of the event.

Fans can catch all the live coverage through the Disc Golf Network (DGN), which provides subscription-based streaming and on-demand content. For those unable to subscribe, the first round will also be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel.

Additionally, a press conference will take place on Thursday from 1-2:20 p.m., where players like Simon Lizotte and Kristin Tattar will share their thoughts before the competition begins. The schedule includes:

* 1:00 p.m.: Simon Lizotte

* 1:10 p.m.: Kristin Tattar

* 1:20 p.m.: Juliana Korver

* 1:30 p.m.: Robert Burridge

* 1:40 p.m.: Hailey King

* 1:50 p.m.: Parker Welck

* 2:00 p.m.: Paige Pierce

* 2:10 p.m.: Calvin Heimburg

* 2:20 p.m.: Ty Tannat

Post-production coverage will be available through Gatekeeper Media, with select tournaments and exclusive disc golf shows, touring pro interview series, podcasts, and other segments only accessible on the Disc Golf Network.

Stay updated with recap articles daily on PDGA.com for a detailed summary of all the action from the 2023 Elite Series. Follow social media channels like PDGA and Disc Golf Pro Tour to stay informed about the tournament's progress and behind-the-scenes insights.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/heat-tour