March 27, 2018

Jonesboro Open Final Preparations

Jonesboro, ARK- The 2018 Disc Golf Pro Tour is less than one week from pulling in to Jonesboro for the 2018 Jonesboro Open presented by Prodiscus.   Professional and amateur disc golfers will compete during the three day tournament on April 6 – 8.  The professionals will play three rounds on one of the longest courses on the Pro Tour located in southwest Jonesboro.

The growth from the inaugural Jonesboro Open in 2017 to this year is easily noted by looking at the number of players coming to town.  As of March 27 over 200 players are registered coming from 30 different states as well as Germany, Finland and Canada.  Brad Pietz, the Tournament Director, says that the Men’s portion of the Professional side in sure to max out at 104 participants.  “Last year we had 54 signed up on the Men’s side,” Pietz said “We set the max and our goal was to max out, and to do so is very exciting!”

Many local, national and international companies have partnered with the tournament to enhance the efforts.  Prodiscus, a disc golf manufacturer in Finland, is once again the Presenting Sponsor.  They chose Jonesboro to help get their brand more visible in the US.  Centennial Bank, Cromwell and Jonesboro Coca-Cola have all agreed to be Naming Sponsors.  East Arkansas Broadcasters, KJNB-TV, Lyon’s NEA Trophy, Artents, Jonesboro Cycle & ATV, Bennett’s Landscaping and Sunbelt Equipmenthave all donated goods and/or services to the event.  The Jonesboro A&P Commission also helps fund the tournament.

There are several ways for you to be involved in the event.  Additional sponsors are needed to help make the Jonesboro Open one of the best events on the Disc Golf Pro Tour.  Volunteers are also needed to help run the event.  Just as important is for the community to come out and watch these men and women who are the very best on the planet play.  Jonesboro should be very proud to have them here and we need to make it known we want them back.

The Jonesboro Open is held at Disc Side of Heaven disc golf course, located just north of RidgePointe Country Club.  Competition will begin at 8:30 each morning and continue all day; the leaders will tee off at 3:00 each afternoon.  Saturday and Sunday will be the most spectator friendly as there will be games, food, vendors and plenty of world class competition to watch.  To learn more about how to be a part of the Jonesboro Open, simply log on to JonesboroOpen.com or email Brad Pietz at DiscSideofHeaven@gmail.com.  Pietz can also be reached by calling 870-336-0347.

February 23, 2018

Jonesboro Open Continues Preparation

Jonesboro, ARK- The 2018 Disc Golf Pro Tour is set to get underway in Scottsdale, Arizona next week and organizers in Jonesboro are preparing for the Jonesboro Open April 6-8.  Professional disc golfers will compete during the three day tournament.  They will play three rounds on one of the longest courses on the Pro Tour located in southwest Jonesboro.

After the Memorial Tournament in Arizona, the Pro Tour visits Waco, Texas before coming to northeast Arkansas.  As of February 23, the Jonesboro Open will see players compete from 29 different states, Canada, Germany and Finland.  Tournament Director Brad Pietz states that was one of his original goals, “We will host players from around the globe right here in Jonesboro.  All eyes of the disc golf world will be watching to see what type of show we can produce.”  Pietz added, “Each year other cities are trying to get these large events to their community; we are very lucky to have one here.”

Many local, national and international companies have partnered with the tournament to enhance the efforts.  Prodiscus, a disc golf manufacturer in Finland, is once again the Presenting Sponsor.  They chose Jonesboro to help get their brand more visible in the US.  Centennial Bank, Cromwell and Jonesboro Coca-Cola have all agreed to be Naming Sponsors.  East Arkansas Broadcasters, KJNB-TV, Lyon’s NEA Trophy, Artents, Jonesboro Cycle & ATV, Bennett’s Landscaping and Sunbelt Equipmenthave all donated goods and/or services to the event.  The Jonesboro A&P Commission also helps fund the tournament.

As the tournament grows, the Jonesboro Open could host as many as 250 professional and amateur players.  “We have already surpassed last year’s pro numbers and expectations are high.” Pietz said.  Many of the professional athletes will arrive days before the tournament for practice rounds prior to the first round on Friday.  There are several activities being planned for the players including a Memphis style BBQ dinner hosted by the Jonesboro Elk’s Lodge on Thursday, a Player’s Party Friday night at the Brickhouse and a glow-in-the-dark round of disc golf Saturday night.

There are several ways for you to be involved in the event.  Additional sponsors are needed to help make the Jonesboro Open one of the best events on the Disc Golf Pro Tour.  Volunteers are also needed to help run the event.  Just as important is for the community to come out and watch these men and women who are the very best on the planet play.  Jonesboro should be very proud to have them here and we need to make it known we want them back.

The Jonesboro Open is held at Disc Side of Heaven disc golf course, located just north of RidgePointe Country Club.  Competition will begin at 8:30 each morning and continue all day.  The leaders will tee off at 3:00 each afternoon.

To get involved, contact Brad Pietz at DiscSideofHeaven@gmail.com or by phone at 870-336-0347.  For more information check out JonesboroOpen.com or DGPT.com

Field for 2018 Jonesboro Open is larger than 2017 with two months to go

Jonesboro, AR – Organizers of the 2018 Jonesboro Open presented by Prodiscus have announced the field for the event has already surpassed 2017 numbers with two months to go.  In 2017 the inaugural Jonesboro Open saw 54 Men’s Professional Open (MPO) and 12 Female Professional Open (FPO) disc golfers gather in Jonesboro to try and tame Disc Side of Heaven’s Championship Course.  Along with those 66 professionals, 77 amateurs also took part in the event.

Registration for the 2018 Jonesboro Open began on January 1.  From January first to February sixth, 68 pro players, 56 MPO and 12 FPO, have announced they are coming to Jonesboro for the championship.  Including in the 56 MPO are five of the current Top 10 Players in the world including defending 2-Time World Champion and Jonesboro Open Champion (tied #1) Ricky Wysocki.  Also planning to be here are  4-Time World Champion (tied #1) Paul McBeth and defending United States Disc Golf Champion (#3) Nate Sexton.  The other Top 10 players signed up as of February 6 are (#6) Chris Dickerson and (#10) Jeremy Koling.

In other exciting news the 2017 Jonesboro Open showcased players from 23 different states and two foreign countries.  So far in 2018 players from 27 states, one from Canada and four from Finland have signed up for the event.  There is potential to reach a maximum field which would be 104 MPO and 24 FPO and organizers are hoping that comes to pass.  Tournament Director Brad Pietz said, “I am very excited with the results so far but I want us to max out the field to put on the best show we can for Jonesboro.  I know of about ten-to-twelve more players that have told us they are coming and just have not signed up yet.”

The 2018 Jonesboro Open will be held on April 6, 7 & 8 at Disc Side of Heaven, located near Ridgefield Christian School.  The public is invited to come out and watch all weekend.

with two months to go

Jonesboro, AR – Organizers of the 2018 Jonesboro Open presented by Prodiscus have announced the field for the event has already surpassed 2017 numbers with two months to go.  In 2017 the inaugural Jonesboro Open saw 54 Men’s Professional Open (MPO) and 12 Female Professional Open (FPO) disc golfers gather in Jonesboro to try and tame Disc Side of Heaven’s Championship Course.  Along with those 66 professionals, 77 amateurs also took part in the event.

Registration for the 2018 Jonesboro Open began on January 1.  From January first to February sixth, 68 pro players, 56 MPO and 12 FPO, have announced they are coming to Jonesboro for the championship.  Including in the 56 MPO are five of the current Top 10 Players in the world including defending 2-Time World Champion and Jonesboro Open Champion (tied #1) Ricky Wysocki.  Also planning to be here are  4-Time World Champion (tied #1) Paul McBeth and defending United States Disc Golf Champion (#3) Nate Sexton.  The other Top 10 players signed up as of February 6 are (#6) Chris Dickerson and (#10) Jeremy Koling.

In other exciting news the 2017 Jonesboro Open showcased players from 23 different states and two foreign countries.  So far in 2018 players from 27 states, one from Canada and four from Finland have signed up for the event.  There is potential to reach a maximum field which would be 104 MPO and 24 FPO and organizers are hoping that comes to pass.  Tournament Director Brad Pietz said, “I am very excited with the results so far but I want us to max out the field to put on the best show we can for Jonesboro.  I know of about ten-to-twelve more players that have told us they are coming and just have not signed up yet.”

The 2018 Jonesboro Open will be held on April 6, 7 & 8 at Disc Side of Heaven, located near Ridgefield Christian School.  The public is invited to come out and watch all weekend.