In an exciting sporting spectacle, the 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships have returned to the renowned Smugglers’ Notch Ski Resort, nestled just outside the charming town of Burlington, Vermont.
2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships Tee Off at Scenic Vermont Ski Resort (Photo: Ski Vermont)
Global Disc Golf Stars Descend on Smugglers’ Notch
According to the recent report published by Golfweek, in August 30, 2023, the 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships have transformed Smugglers’ Notch into a global sporting hub this week. Since its successful hosting in 2018, the resort has once again opened its world-class disc golf courses to the world’s best athletes.
According to Nick Hover, director of operations for the Smugglers’ Notch Disc Golf and Outdoor Center, Smugglers’ Brewster Ridge and Fox Run courses are currently ranked fourth and seventh globally, respectively. As the championship unfolds, 300 top-tier disc golfers from diverse corners of the globe, from neighboring countries to as far as Australia, are primed to showcase their skills and vie for the coveted title of World Champion.
Tournament Director Jeff Spring has orchestrated a spectacular event for 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championship with men’s and women’s divisions, comprising 216 male competitors and 84 female athletes. The international flavor of this championship is undeniable, with disc golf enthusiasts descending from 13 different countries, including Japan and the Scandinavian nations, known as a “hotbed” of disc golf. The excitement is palpable as competitors, no matter their origin, bring their A-game to these stunning Vermont courses, setting the stage for a memorable competition.
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Record Purse and Thrilling Action Unfold
In a recent news featured by Yahoo Sports, this year’s 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships kicked off on a high note, commencing on a Wednesday and running with daily rounds until Sunday. The format includes cutting the field to the top 40% of participants after the initial four rounds, leading up to the final round on Sunday. Thanks to generous sponsorship from L.L. Bean, the purse for this event is the second-largest ever in disc golf history, boasting a substantial $275,000 prize pool, as highlighted by Spring.
The stakes for 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships are incredibly high, with the winner of the men’s division set to walk away with $32,000, and the women’s division champion taking home a well-deserved $16,000. Even those who make it to the final round are guaranteed winnings, with prizes going as low as $500. General admission tickets are still available for the tournament, with the exception of the nearly sold-out Sunday’s final round. This massive 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championship sporting spectacle is expected to draw around 3,000 spectators for each of the thrilling final two rounds over the weekend, surpassing even the resort’s busiest ski days.
Beyond the thrilling disc golf action, the weekend at Smugglers’ Notch 2023 PDGA Disc Golf World Championship promises even more excitement with the eighth annual Fall Fest, featuring live music sponsored by Fiddlehead Brewery. Tickets for the festival are still widely accessible. On Friday night, the doors open at 6 p.m. for a concert, with SoulShine Revival taking the stage at 7 p.m. and headliner The Dead Tongues following. On Saturday, Al’s Pals kick off the evening’s festivities at 7 p.m., setting the stage for headliner Rubblebucket in a celebration of music and community.
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