For Immediate Release Contact: Genevieve Young, marketing and media intern Cell: (281)923-9082 [email protected] United States Disc Golf Championship Rock Hill, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2019) — Get ready to witness the most exciting event of the year as disc golf’s best compete for four electrifying days to win the prestigious U.S. Disc Golf Championship, USDGC. The event will end in a huge celebration including a distance throwing showcase benefitting Throw Pink, a non-profit that supports women’s health initiatives. The USDGC will be held Oct. 2 – 5 at the gorgeous Winthrop University Recreation Complex. Food and beverages will be available on site. To supplement the live action, live streaming of the competitors will be featured on flat-screen televisions in select seating areas. The USDGC Pro Shop, located near Hole 1, will sell apparel and disc golf supplies in commemoration of the USDGC. Important Players • Paige Pierce – 5-time world champion • Gregg Barsby – 2018 world champion • Paul McBeth – 5-time world champion, 2-time U.S. champion • Nate Sexton – 2017 US champion • Ricky Wysocki – 2-time world champion, Fort Mill resident when not touring Product/Services Fact Sheet • Media lounge with snacks and beverages for reporters and event executives • Single day pass: $10 • VIP pass (entry to all 4-days of competition): $25 • Gold Pass: $199 • Admission for ages 12 and under, Winthrop students with ID, and active or retired military: Free • Tickets can be purchased online at USDGC.com or at the event • Official USDGC merchandise located inside The Pro Shop near Hole 1 UNITED STATES DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Day Date Time Event Location Thursday 9/26 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm 8:00am - dark USDGC Competitor Practice Rounds Winthrop Gold Friday 9/27 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm 9:00am USDGC Doubles Tournament Winthrop Gold (closed course) Saturday 9/28 8:00am - dark USDGC Competitor Practice Rounds Winthrop Gold 9:00am USDGC Doubles Tournament Camp Canaan (closed course) 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm Sunday 9/29 8:00am - dark USDGC Competitor Practice Rounds Winthrop Gold 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 12:00pm 9:00am USDGC Doubles Tournament Camp Canaan (closed course) Monday 9/30 8:30am - Monday Qualifying (must start Winthrop Gold Hole 1 2:00pm round by 2pm) (closed course) 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm 8:30am - USDGC Competitor Check In Pro Shop 6:00pm 3:00pm - dark USDGC Competitor Practice Rounds Winthrop Gold Hole 1 Tuesday 10/1 8:30am - USDGC Competitor Practice Rounds Winthrop Gold 6:00pm 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm 8:30am - USDGC Competitor Check In Pro Shop 6:00pm 10:00am - Distance Competition Winthrop Golf Course 4:00pm 7:00pm Opening Ceremony TBD 8:30pm Eagles Wing Chapel Service Wingate by Wyndham (address below) Wednesday 10/2 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm 9:00am USDGC Round 1 - First tee Winthrop Gold (closed course) Thursday 10/3 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 6:00pm 9:00am USDGC Round 2 - First tee Winthrop Gold (closed course) Friday 10/4 8:00am Dean’s Cup Invitational Winthrop Gold 8:30am - until Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 9:00am USDGC Round 3 - First tee Winthrop Gold (closed course) Saturday 10/5 8:00am Dean’s Cup - Collegiate Challenge Winthrop Gold 8:30am - until Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 9:00am USDGC Round 4 - First tee Winthrop Gold (closed course) 9:00am - Throw Pink Rock Hill - Ladies Only EDGE Village 12:00pm Event! 5:00pm Big Arm, Big Heart - Distance Winthrop Main Stage Contest 6:00pm USDGC Closing Ceremony Winthrop Main Stage Sunday 10/6 9:00am - dark Spectator Appreciation Day Winthrop Gold 8:30am - Pro Shop Open Clubhouse 4:00pm All times are subject to change. Please check online schedule at USDGC.com for latest event schedule. Wingate by Wyndham: 760 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 .