West Coast Showdown Kicks Off with Disc Golf Majors
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This weekend, the Professional Disc Golf Association's (PDGA) National Tour makes its way to the west coast, with two highly anticipated events taking place in California and Oregon. The 25th "Steady" Ed Headrick Masters Cup is set to kick off on Friday at the grueling 27-hole course in Santa Cruz, California, followed by the Beaver State Fling in Estacada, Oregon, next weekend.
The Masters Cup has a rich history in the disc golf community, and this year's event promises to be just as exciting. Tournament director Dave "Daviar" Thomas is eager to build upon the success of last year's tournament, which saw Nate Doss face off against Gregg Barsby in an epic final round battle.
The PDGA has a strong connection to the Santa Cruz area, where the father of the sport, Ed Headrick, once located his business. The organization recognizes and honors this legacy through events like the Masters Cup, which not only celebrates its history but also showcases the talents of current players.
Thomas credits the support of the Disc Golf Association and dedicated staff for making the event possible. He emphasizes that the entire NorCal disc golf community rallies behind the region's largest and most prestigious tournament of the season.
This year's competition is expected to be fierce, with a star-studded lineup featuring reigning World Champion Avery Jenkins, Nate Doss, Ken Climo, Nikko Locastro, Paul Ulibarri, Nathan Sexton, Miles Harding, and Valarie Jenkins. The women's pro division also boasts an impressive roster of talent, including defending Masters Cup champion Valarie Jenkins, runner-up Des Reading, Liz Carr, Liz Lopez, Carrie Berlogar, and past world champion Anni Kreml.
The festivities will begin on Wednesday with the Touring Players Clinic, followed by the Battle of the Champs Skins match. The main competition gets underway on Friday, with 159 professional disc golfers teeing off at their designated times. Fans can follow all the action live on PDGA.com, including real-time scoring and photo galleries from each event.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2010-masters-cup-preview