Valerie Mandujano (left) feels more confident with her sister Alexis playing the role of caddie this week. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
The youth movement was in full effect during round one of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, as Emerson Keith and Eveliina Salonen jumped to the top of the standings. PDGA Media's Steve Hill breaks down all the opening day action from Peoria in a new episode of Chain Reaction, featuring interviews from Kevin Jones, Paul McBeth, Erika Stinchcomb, and more!
Emerson Keith's 12-under par performance at Lake Eureka has him alone atop the leaderboard after day one of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Eveliina Salonen finished the opening round with a six-stroke lead. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
PEORIA, Ill.—“I was excited and I didn’t have any pressure,” said 19-year-old Eveliina Salonen after finishing six strokes ahead of the rest the Open Women’s field to open the 2019 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois. Word of her 7-under par 56 on the blue layout at Northwood Park spread like wildfire amongst the players and spectators, with the most common reaction being some form of "That is insane.”
Paul McBeth autographs a Pro Worlds disc after Monday's press conference at Sunset Hills. He'll aim to add a "5x" next to that this week in Peoria, Illinois.
Chicago is only two hours away. St. Louis? A mere two and a half.
What we're saying is this: Pro Worlds is near some big cities, and we know you want to come watch 550-foot drives and 75-foot putts in person. If you're planning on doing that, check out the Pro Worlds Spectator Guide for the lowdown on parking, directions, and more.
The cameras will be on hand to film Paul McBeth—or anyone in contention—next week at the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Being able to add an x next to a signature—whether it's 1x, 5x, or anything in between—is one of the quiet bonuses of winning a PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championship title. It may seem like a small gesture, two simple lines crossing one another in quick succession; but like the common children's story marker of buried treasure, the xs earned next week in Peoria, Illinois, signify more than just a letter.
Registration for the 2019 PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois continues for all PDGA Pro members as well as for Amateur members with a minimum player rating. Find more information and sign up here.
Looking ahead to the following Friday morning, July 26th at 12:01 AM (Eastern):
Registration for the 2019 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf Worlds Championships in York County, Pennsylvania CLOSES. TODAY is the last day to register for Amateur Worlds or add ancillary events to a previous registration. Find more information and sign up here.
REMINDER: You must be a 2019 current member and a Certified Official through the final day of Worlds or you will NOT be able to register.
Registration for the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships at Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont, will open for one week for all PDGA members who meet the age requirements. Find more information and sign up here.
REMINDER: You must be a 2019 current member and a Certified Official through the final day of Worlds or you will NOT be able to register.
Registration for the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships at Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont, will open for all Amateur class members who meet the age and minimum ratings requirements. Find more information and sign up here.
Registration for the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships at Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont, will open for all Professional class members for any division they are eligible for. Find more information and sign up here.
Registration for the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships at Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont, opens for all invited members to register for any division that they are eligible for (even if not invited for the division.) Find more information and sign up here.
