Disc Golf World Championships, 2009
Event details
- Saturday, July 25, 2009, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Various locations in Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan.
- Cost: Free
- Age limit: All ages
The worldwide tournament that will decide the top men's and women's Frisbee golf players is to be held in Kansas City this year, and even for those not overly familiar with the sport, it's a rare opportunity to see some athletes at the top of the game compete up close. The spectator side of the events is free and relatively casual — typical sport spectating etiquette applies. Below are the competition events; the full schedule of social events and more is at kcworlds.com. Saturday, July 25 9 a.m. — Doubles Championships at Swope Park Sunday, July 26 9 a.m. — Distance, Putting, and Mini Golf Field Events at Penn Valley Park, Liberty Memorial Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Singles Men's and Women's Championships, pool play at various courses throughout Kansas City: • Swope Park • Penn Valley Park, Liberty Memorial • Rosedale (Original, top) • Prairie Center • Water Works • Cliff Drive • Blue Valley • Shawnee Mission Park • Wyandotte County Park • Rosedale (Down Under) • Pleasant Hill • Thornfield See full schedule online or download PDFs by course schedule or by pool schedule. Saturday, Aug. 1 8 a.m. — Men's and Women's Championship Finals, Blue Valley Park.
Related info
Read our preview of this event, featuring interviews with the world's No. 1 men's and women's players, and Lawrence's top-ranked player, Kevin Babbit.
Info on Frisbee Golf courses in Lawrence.
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