Disc Side of Heaven
A decade ago, a new course opened in the rolling hills of Jonesboro. Designed to have all facets of the sport: noticeable elevation changes, woodsy navigation, water hazards, and playing long. An elite course.
The Championship Course sits on 50 acres of nothing but disc golf and is very scenic while being quite challenging, at the same time.
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In its 5th year, it would host a B tier Pro/Am, with a small field of 66 total pros. In both divisions, combined. Yet big names, with Ricky and Pierce winning in 2017, and Simon and Hokom as runner-ups. The following year had over 100 in MPO, and 15 in FPO. Ricky and Pierce won that year as well.
Last year’s Jonesboro Open, had a combined pro field of 163 players. Around 9th strongest field on tour in 2022, for fantasy relevant events. 10th strongest for FPO with 44 who played. Calvin and Kristin won. It was Tattar’s first elite win of 2022, in a most historic year.
And in 2023, 7 more FPO are registered for the event, on a course that has become a staple in the early southern play of every pro season. And so growing by leaps and bounds, in just a decade.
Putting the event together and making it one that elite pros keep wanting to return to takes dedication and a whole team of supporting members. The Jonesboro Disc Golf Club appreciates all the help it gets from devoted regulars to event volunteers. Or as TD Brad puts it:
Our Club does all of the upkeep and extensive preparing for the tournament. There’s too many to thank, and several team members who put in countless hours.
photo credit
All photos and logo are courtesy of Brad Pietz