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The DGPT is headed back to Charlotte!
The DGPT is headed back to Charlotte! This highly anticipated announcement marks the return of the premier disc golf tournament series to the vibrant city that has been a hub for the sport since its inception. Renowned locations such as Hornets, Renaissance Park, and other iconic courses have played host to some of the most thrilling battles in pro disc golf history. Notable champions like Nathan Queen, Drew Gibson, Haley King, Paul McDaniel, and Gomez have all made their mark on these courses. The city's design philosophies have also had a profound impact on the sport as a whole, with innovations such as elevated baskets and dog legs that require precision landing zones. With its unique blend of challenge, community, and year-round playability, Charlotte has earned its reputation as "the Mecca" for disc golf enthusiasts. The DGPT is thrilled to bring another event to this exciting destination, promising an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike.
Top players including Paul McBeth & Ricky Wysocki face off in a highly competitive DGPT tour stop in Charlotte, NC.
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We're coming back to Hornets next. This is the site of the Pro Tour Championship several years in a row. The huge battle between Nathan Queen and Drew Gibson where Haley King took down the very first ever $20,000 prize. Several incredible battles, but the history of course was built 1996 through 1997 by Stam McDaniel, Hall of Famer, three-time Masters World Champion. Speaking of world champion, we've had world champions crown out there. 2012, Paul McBth won his first of six. We had the beginning of Gomez. Jones started at that very world championship in 2012 by filming Paul McBth in that final nine. Um, but we've also had the 1984 World Championships, the 1997 World Championships. So many huge events have taken place there in this public park that you can just go out and play anytime you want. Charlotte disc golf has been a staple in the world of disc golf since I came into the sport. Some of their design philosophies have shaped the sport of disc golf whether you know it or not. One of the very first elevated baskets was in Charlotte, North Carolina at Renaissance Park. Dog legs that require specific landing zone accuracy to turn 90° in a different direction. And so disc golf and Charlotte and Charlotte and disc golf go hand in hand. There's a reason why it's been considered the Mecca by so many people. The the number of courses, the range of challenge and difficulty, the community, the local club, all the events, the fact that you can play nearly year round makes Charlotte truly a great destination and hot spot for the sport. It brings me so much happiness to officially announce that the tour is coming back to Charlotte, North Carolina, a place where it truly belongs. I can't wait to have everyone come back to my home city to play another event and sleep in my own bed. But, uh, disc golf, the pro tour in Charlotte all belong together. >> We good? >> I'm
