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AUGUST 6 AND 7, 2016
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COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED
TO WATCH PDGA WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Courses open for practice.
9 a.m. - Mixed Doubles at Jones
East.
By Chris Walker
“These are the best players in
the sport and they have traveled
from all over the world to take
The Professional Disc Golf As- part,” Rusco said. “We hope the
sociation’s World Championships Emporia community will come to
will begin next week and disc golf- the courses to watch this increders from around the world have ible action. Having a large galtraveled to Emporia to compete lery of people walk and cheer can
for their chance at the highest mean the world to the players and
honor in disc golf.
it raises the competition level.”
More than $100,000 of prize
The tournament begins on
money is on the line but more im- Tuesday and runs through Saturportant than the money is claim- day. During the week, players will
ing the title: “World Champion.” be at the following courses: Peter
There is no more prestigious title Pan, Jones Park and the Emporia
or tournament than this and it is Country Club. Everyone is ena moniker that stays with a player couraged to attend as many of the
for their lifetime. This status was rounds as possible.
earned by Emporia’s own Eric
The final round, which is only
McCabe after beating the best in nine holes, will be at the Emporia
2010.
Country Club on Saturday, Aug.
Dynamic Discs owner Jeremy 13. The Men’s Open division will
Rusco has one hope during the begin at 3 p.m. and should conthrown. Final rounds for other
week: that area residents come to clude by 5:30 p.m. This will lead
divisions will start as early as 11
the disc golf courses and watch straight to the awards presentaa.m. at the country club.
the competitions take place.
tion right after the final putt is
Rusco anticipates that disc golf
fans within a five hour drive will
travel to Emporia to watch the
SPECTATOR GUIDELINES
final round. Additionally, tens
In order to make sure that each competitor is able to play their best, of thousands of fans around the
world will be watching the live
here are a few guidelines that spectators should follow:
stream of the event.
✦✦Be courteous to competitors.
To see a full schedule of events,
✦✦Keep cell phones off or on silent.
one can consult the website
✦✦Leave ample room for the competitors around the tee pad, baskets
2016proworlds.com or the online
and in the fairways.
app.
[email protected]
✦✦Do not ask for autographs during play.
✦✦Be silent when you are near a competitor.
✦✦Taking photos or videos for personal use is permitted.
✦✦Commercial photography or video is not permitted.
✦✦Use #proworlds2016 when posting personal photos on social media.
✦✦Be mindful of sounds your equipment makes.
✦✦Do not be a distraction to competitors.
✦✦Do not pick up a player’s disc, even if it is out of bounds.
✦✦Do not litter.
Watching disc golf
For people who are not familiar with watching disc golf it is
very similar to traditional golf in
purpose and execution, only the
equipment differs. Participants
use discs, attempting to get the
disc into the elevated chain basket in the fewest number of shots.
P H O T O S
Good Evening
B Y
S T U
SUNDAY
Courses open for practice.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Player Check-In
at Granada Theatre.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Field Events at
Emporia Middle School.
MONDAY
Courses open for practice.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Player
Check-In at Granada Theatre.
7 - 8 p.m. - Mandatory Players
Meeting at Granada Theatre.
TUESDAY
Tournament play begins.
Tee times start at 8 a.m. at
Emporia Country Club, Jones
Park and Peter Pan Park.
WEDNESDAY
Similar to traditional golf, the
disc golf courses have tee-off boxes, fairways and greens.
Spectators can follow a particular group around the course
or sit at one hole (lawn chairs not
provided) and watch the playing
groups pass through. During the
final round on Aug. 13, groups
will tee off every half hour. There
is no cost to watch any of these
rounds.
If people has any questions
while at the venue, spectators can
look for Dynamic Discs or tournament staff who will be near the
first holes of each course in either
a tent or RV.
Spectators are extremely important to the 2016 PDGA Pro
Disc Golf World Championships.
We encourage everyone to come
out and watch their favorite player during the competition.
Tournament play continues.
Tee times start at 8 a.m. at
Emporia Country Club, Jones
Park and Peter Pan Park.
THURSDAY
Tournament play continues.
Tee times start at 8 a.m. at
Emporia Country Club, Jones
Park, and Peter Pan Park.
PDGA Awards and Hall of Fame
Ceremony at the Granada Theatre at 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
Tournament play continues.
Tee times start at 8 a.m. at
Emporia Country Club, Jones
Park and Peter Pan Park.
Flymart and Block Party - 800
and 900 blocks of Commercial
Street.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13
Semifinal rounds for qualified
players.
Shotgun start at 8 a.m. at Jones
Park and Peter Pan Park.
Finals for qualified players at
Emporia Country Club.
Tee times beginning at 11 a.m.
Awards Ceremony at Emporia
Country Club at 5:30 p.m.
M U L L E N B E R G
VOL. 125, NO. 31
Get out and enjoy the competitions!