Disc golf enthusiasts worldwide are in for a treat as the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) reveals the much-anticipated schedule for the 2024 DGPT European Tour. Boasting a full lineup of events and an updated points structure, the tour promises an exhilarating season filled with intense competition and global representation.
The DGPT European Tour kicks off with a series of events spanning across Belgium, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Denmark. The complete schedule includes Silver events (PDGA A-tier), DGPT (Elite Series), and a PDGA Pro Major.
This European tour encompasses a total of twelve events, including the prestigious PDGA Pro Major – the European Open. Spanning from May to August 2024, the tour will take players and fans on an exciting journey through various European countries, offering a diverse and challenging disc golf experience.
| Belgian Open | May 3. – 5. | Parc du Bourdon, Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium |
| Copenhagen Open | May 10. – 12. | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Norway Open | May 31. – June 2. | Hestehagen, Tønsberg, Norway |
| Heinola Open | June 7. – 9. | Kippasuo, Heinola, Finland |
| Turku Open | June 14. – 16. | Turku, Finland |
| Ale Open | June 21. – 23. | Ale DiscGolfCenter, Nol, Sweden |
| Swedish Open | June 28. – 30. | Boras, Sweden |
| Krokhol Open | July 12. – 14. | Oslo, Norway |
| European Open | July 18. – 21. | Nokia, Finland (PDGA Pro Major) |
| European Disc Golf Festival | July 26. – 28. | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Järva Open x Tyyni | August 2. – 4. | Järva, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Baltic Disc Golf Championship | August 9. – 11. | Alutaguse, Estonia |
In tandem with the event schedule, DGPT introduces the comprehensive points structure for the 2024 DGPT Europe points series. The series features Silver events (PDGA A-tier), DGPT (Elite Series), and a PDGA Pro Major, providing competitors with diverse opportunities to accumulate points.
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- Silver (PDGA A-tier): 50% points weight, with a win worth 50 points. Best 4 out of 6 events count toward the series, offering a total of 250 points.
- DGPT (Elite Series): 100% points weight, with a win worth 100 points. Best 3 out of 5 events count toward the series, offering a total of 300 points.
- PDGA Pro Major: 200% points weight, with a win worth 200 points. The European Open is the sole event in this category, offering 200 points.
While DGPT Europe won't have its own Tour Championship in 2024, the Baltic Disc Golf Championship will serve as the DGPT Europe finale, awarding double points.
Albert Tamm at the Alutaguse. Mauri Levandi
In a move aimed at facilitating participation, DGPT introduces the DGPT Europe Tour Pass for European players in 2024. This lighter version of the standard DGPT Tour Card streamlines registration for multiple events, providing participants with additional benefits.
Mikko Wikman, DGPT Europe’s Operations Manager, explains, “The 2024 DGPT Europe Tour Pass is a lighter version of the standard DGPT Tour Card. Our focus is ensuring smooth registration for players wanting to play multiple events. The DGPT Europe tour pass will allow European competitors to easily register for all 2024 European DGPT Elite Series and Silver events in one place.”
Pass holders will also have opportunities to engage in ongoing DGPT Europe development projects, provide feedback, and interact with DGPT Europe staff. Furthermore, they will enjoy prioritized positioning for press conferences, feature cards, and other media opportunities, as highlighted by Juha Kytö, DGPT Europe’s Media Director.
Qualified press holders are all FPO players who finished in the top 10 in the 2023 European Pro Tour (EPT) standings, for example, Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste, Heidi Laine and Rachel Turton. Also all MPO players who finished in the top 30 in the 2023 European Pro Tour (EPT) standings, like Mauri Villmann, Jesse Nieminen, and Isaac Robinson. See the full list here.
Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste at the #EDGC2023. Mauri Levandi
Read more at dgpt.com