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2019 PDGA Majors

2019 PDGA Majors

An early morning set of thunderstorms delayed the opening round of the 2019 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships presented by Dynamic Discs for an hour, but the rest of the day went off without a hitch. 210 competitors spread across five of the Emporia, Kansas courses took the tees in sweltering heat and drenching humidity to kick off the second annual Junior World Championships.

Field Events day at Emporia Middle School. Photo: Des Reading, PDGA

Dave Feldberg is now the back-to-back PDGA Pro Masters 40+ World Champion. Photo: PDGA

After four days and with five champions already crowned, the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships came to an end on Saturday morning on the beautiful courses of the Smugglers’ Notch Disc Golf Center in Jeffersonville, Vermont. With clouds barreling over the scenic backdrop of the Green Mountains, six more divisions took to the tees to determine who would emerge as the 2019 world champions.

Pro Masters Women 60+ Champion Laurie Cloyes-Chupa being announced as the winner by PDGA Executive Director Joe Chargualaf. Photo: PDGA

JohnE McCray doing what he does best: nailing putts. Photo: Mike Downes, PDGA

“I haven’t thrown up today, so that’s good," JohnE McCray said while turning in his scorecard after playing on the Pro Masters 40+ chase card at the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships. "I still don’t feel great."

Most of the scorecards were so soaked that they were turned in ripped in half. Photo: PDGA

“That might have been the worst conditions I’ve ever played through in my life,“ said David Greenwell while turning in his scorecard on Tuesday afternoon.

Hole 16 at Fox Run Meadows is one of many at Smugglers Notch' Resort with breathtaking views. Photo: PDGA

Deep in the heart of the Green Mountains of northern Vermont -- just 25 miles south of the Canadian border -- 163 of disc golf’s most seasoned veterans from 10 different countries have gathered at Smugglers’ Notch Resort for the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships.

Field Events will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at Emporia Middle School. All events must be completed by 4:00 p.m. Last call for Mini Golf and EDGE SkillShot will be 3:00 p.m. Last call to start putting will be 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration only; no on-site registration is offered.

Noah Osbourne (left) and Kyle Klein (right) with the PDGA leaderboard after the final round. Photo: Matt Gregoire, PDGA

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Kyle Klein hits his par putt on 18 to tie his own course record. Photo: Matt Gregoire | PDGA

Kyle Klein set a course record during the 2019 USADGC's opening round. Photo: Mike Downes, PDGA

Saturday – July 6th, 2019

Noon – Dusk

  • Practice Rounds at the Emporia Country Club (1801 Rural Street) – $10

9AM – 5PM

  • Dynamic Discs Emporia Retail Store Hours

Sunday – July 7, 2019

9AM

  • Divisional Doubles Championship; two rounds at Peter Pan Park. Players meeting at 9AM. Click here to register.

Noon – Dusk

  • Practice Rounds at the Emporia Country Club (1801 Rural Street) – $10

8AM – 5PM

  • Dynamic Discs Emporia Retail Store Hours

Monday – July 8, 2019

10AM – Dusk

  • Practice Rounds at the Emporia Country Club (1801 Rural Street) – $10

10AM – 4PM

2019 USADGC competitors gathered at the players meeting. Photo: Discraft

When Peoria, Illinois, rolls out the red carpet for the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championship in August, tournament staff might want to consider another shade for its welcome mat.

Maybe something more like green.

The tournament, which begins on August 13, will feature a projected $60,000 in added cash with a full field, Tournament Director Nate Heinold confirmed this week. The first wave of registration for the event begins Friday, April 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Jeff Plaisance (left) and Jacob Horning (right) with Tournament Director and course designer John Houck (center). Photo: PDGA

After a moving day plagued by severe thunderstorms, weather delays, and eventually round cancellations, the 2019 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championships still managed to come to an exciting conclusion on Sunday. The top two teams in the Advanced division kept it close after each round -- so close that by the end of the fourth round they would be forced into a sudden-death playoff.

Andrew Brown and Brandon Malecek (right) lead by two after Round 1 of the 2019 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championships over Micheal Scrivner and Joseph Stettinger (left).

After days of downpour left staff and volunteers alike wondering if the courses would be playable, the 2019 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championships began its 29th running on Friday morning without issue. 110 teams made the trek to the small town of Mt. Vernon, Texas to take on four championship-level HouckDesign courses all while playing multiple formats of doubles disc golf.   

Travel

Those flying to Pro Worlds will probably find their best option is to arrive at the Peoria International Airport (PIA) which is within 30 minutes of all tournament activities. The other option is to fly into Chicago O’Hare airport, which is about 2 hours and 45 minutes away. St Louis and Indianapolis also provide options, which are within a similar drive of about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Friday, August 9th

  • 9AM to 3PM - Eureka Flex C Tier
  • 2PM to 8PM - Sunset Hills Available for Practice (players only)
  • 8AM to 8PM - Eureka & Northwood Available for Practice (players only)

Saturday, August 10th

  • 8AM to 4PM - Mixed Doubles at Pro Worlds @ Northwood (Northwood closed for general play)
  • 2PM to 8PM - Sunset Hills Available for Practice (players only)
  • 8AM to 8PM - Eureka Available for Practice (players only)

Sunday, August 11th

  • 8AM to 8PM - Eureka & Northwood Available for Practice (players only)
  • 1PM to 6PM - Pro Check In @ Five Points
  • 2PM to 8PM - Sunset Hills Available for Practice (players only)

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