2023 Edmonton Open Player Guide

WELCOME

Live Scoring Access Code: EO2023


We couldn't be more excited for the 2023 Edmonton Open: an event focused on elevated competition and connection.

We invite fans and players to spend time at Tournament Central where you can watch players tee off on Hole 1, try to land on Hole 17's island green, and attack Hole 18's treacherous basket location... all while sitting with friends enjoying beer, food, music, games, vendors, and more.

We're also excited to introduce a Player Party on Saturday evening. This will feature the first ever Gander Slander, a unique event on Hole 18 that is sure to bring excitement... and over $1000 worth of giveaways! And of course, there will be food, beer, music, and more!

SCHEDULE

Friday

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Beer gardens - Music - Food - Player check-in - Player Pack pickup - Corn Hole - Gander Disc Sales - Putting Course - and more!

5:00 PM

Kids vs. Pros - Powered by Heartisan Counselling

Bring your young disc golfers to take on some disc golf pros on a mini course at Tournament Central! Don't worry, we'll make sure these pros have some significant disadvantages.

6:00 PM

Random Doubles:

$10 entry fee per player (cash only). 50% goes to winners, 30% to second place, and 20% to third place.

Saturday

6:30 - 7:00 AM: Player check-in and Player Pack pickup

7:00: Player meeting at Prodigy Tent
MA1 - MA2 - MA3 - MA50

7:30 AM: Round 1
MA1 - MA2 - MA3 - MA50

10:00 AM: Player meeting at Prodigy Tent
MPO - FPO - FA1 - FA40 - MA40

10:30 AM: Round 1
MPO - FPO - FA1 - FA40 - MA40

1:30 PM: Round 2
MA1 - MA2 - MA3 - MA50

4:30 PM: Round 2
MPO - FPO - FA1 - FA40 - MA40

5:00 PM: Gander Games - Tournament Central
Putting Contest, Arm Speed Contest, Putting Course, Prizes + More!

7:00 PM: Player Party
First ever 'Gander Slander,' food, beer, music, over $500 in giveaways and more!

Sunday

8:00 AM: Final Round
MA1 - MA2 - MA3 - MA50

9:30 AM: Gander Games - Tournament Central
Putting Contest, Arm Speed Contest, Putting Course, Prizes + More!

11:30 - 2:30 PM: Final Round
MPO - FPO - FA1 - FA40 - MA40

12:00 PM: Award Ceremony
MA1 - MA2 - MA3 - MA50

12:30 PM: Gander Games
MA1 - MA2 - MA3 - MA50

3:00 PM: Award Ceremony
MPO - FPO - FA1 - FA40 - MA40

TOURNAMENT CENTRAL 

Parking: North side of Township Road 510 

EVENT STAFF

Calvin de Haan - Tournament Director
Calvin is one of Gander Disc Golf's owners. He is passionate about playing disc golf and building community. Part of his vision for this tournament is to create a dynamic space for people to connect on and off the course. 

Andrew Wallace - Events Manager
Andrew is the owner of Bailey's Crossing Disc Golf. He has spent countless hours building and maintaining this amazing property and he is thrilled to have everyone here to enjoy it in a tournament setting for the first time

Ryan Panek - Assistant Tournament Director
Ryan is one of Gander's owners and is usually hard at work behind the scenes putting his knowledge of discs, flight, and course design to good use. Ryan will be our volunteer lead and in charge of course flow and maintenance at this year's event.
Dave Hochhalter - Assistant Tournament Director
Dave is a local Edmonton fixture in the disc golf scene and competes across the country. Dave is passionate about growing the sport of disc golf and is excited to make the Edmonton Open an elevated experience for players and fans!

FOOD MENU AND BEER GARDENS

We have partnered with Edmonton local favourite Ben's Meats for a selection of incredible deli sandwiches and we will have famous DasBrezelHaus soft pretzels! You can heat everything up to your desired temperature.

Snacks + Drinks (All weekend)

Pop - $2... Gatorade - $3... Red Bull - $4... Monster - $4... Chips - $2... Candy Cups - $3... Salted Pretzel - $5... Cinnamon + Sugar Pretzel - $5... Beer - $7

Friday Menu

Tournament Kickoff 5 - 8 PM:

Snacks + Pretzels

Beer: 5 PM - 8 PM 

Saturday Menu

10 am - 9 pm

Snacks + Pretzels

Ham & Cheese Deli Sandwich - $8

Corned Beef Deli Sandwich - $8

Beef Brisket Deli Sandwich - $8

Deli Sandwich Combo with Chips + Pop/Gatorade - $12

Deli Sandwich Combo with Chips + Beer/Energy drink - $15

Beer: 10 AM - 9 PM

Sunday Menu

10 am - 3 pm

Snacks + Pretzels

Ham & Cheese Deli Sandwich - $8

Corned Beef Deli Sandwich - $8

Beef Brisket Deli Sandwich - $8

Deli Sandwich Combo with Chips + Pop/Gatorade - $12

Deli Sandwich Combo with Chips + Beer/Energy drink - $15

Beer: 10 AM - 3 PM

AMATEUR PRIZES

The top 3 players in each division will win an Edmonton Open trophy

BAILEY'S CROSSING

Blue Layout: MPO - MP40 - MA1

Red Layout: FPO - FA1 - FA40 - MA2 - MA3 - MA40 - MA50

Pace of Play: please be very mindful of your pace of play as you navigate the course to ensure smooth rounds for all groups.

Nature: bring bug spray, sun tan lotion, and be mindful of thistles in the rough

Rules: please follow the PDGA Official Rules during your rounds. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Tournament Director

Playoff Format: in the case of a tie for first place, players will play in a sudden death playoff - Hole 1 and Hole 18 on repeat until a winner is crowned

COURSE GUIDE

Cornerstone Insurance Refresh Station

Located between Holes 4 and 11: water refill and snacks

HOLE 1

1. Fence line on the right is out of bounds. This fence is barbed wire: if you go out of bounds, use caution when retrieving your disc and take 6 feet of relief for player safety
2. Hazard around bushes/trees on green
 

HOLE 2

1. No out of bounds or hazard
2. The power pole at the top of the hill is 200 feet away and the base of it is directly in line with the fairway's 90 degree turn left

 

HOLE 3

1. Out of bounds right of white stakes
2. Spotter will indicate if you have landed in or out of bounds and mark where your disc last crossed in bounds

HOLE 4

1. Short of yellow stakes is hazard

HOLE 5

1. No out of bounds or hazard. Both sides of the fairway slope downhill in the rough, especially the right side

 

HOLE 6

1. No out of bounds or hazard

HOLE 7

1. Triple Mando: if you miss the mando in any direction, proceed to the marked Drop Zone
2. Right of fence is out of bounds. This is a barbed wire fence - if you go out of bounds, retrieve your disc with caution and take 6 feet of relief for player safety

HOLE 8

1. Out of bounds right of barbed wire fence. Please use caution if retrieving your disc and take 6 feet of relief for player safety.
2. Out of bounds long and left of white stakes

HOLE 9

1. Out of bounds left of white stakes

HOLE 10

1. Right of white stakes is out of bounds

 

HOLE 11

1. Out of bounds left of white stakes

HOLE 12

1. No out of bounds or hazard

HOLE 13

1. No out of bounds or hazard
2. Off the fairway left slopes downhill

HOLE 14

1. No out of bounds or hazard

HOLE 15

1. No out of bounds or hazard
2. Steep downhill slope right of fairway and short of the green

HOLE 16

1. Left of white stakes is out of bounds. This line follows the entire left side of the fairway and wraps around the far side of the green, connecting to the out of bounds fence.
2. Long of fence is out of bounds. This is a barbed wire fence. Use caution if retrieving your disc and take 6 feet of relief for player safety

HOLE 17

1. Out of bounds island marked by painted white line.
2. IMPORTANT: If your tee shot rests out of bounds, proceed to marked Drop Zone. Any subsequent out of bounds throws play as regular out of bounds, do not go back to the drop zone.

 

HOLE 18

1. Outside the yellow stakes is hazard

EDMONTON OPEN MINI COURSE

Enjoy our three hole mini course that starts at Tournament Central! Warm up or play with friends after your round! Open to anyone playing in or attending the Edmonton Open

 

EVENT SPONSORS

Acumen Health - Acumen Health is a holistic brand that offers diagnosis, treatment, and strength training.
Silverback Steel Refinishing Inc. - Architectural Metal Refinishing and Restoration
Park Lighting & Furniture makes finding the right light fixtures, furniture or home decor easy. With thousands of top brands and exclusive designs.

Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Ltd. - Over 90 years of success and still growing! While providing solid protection and sound advice!

Heartisan Counselling: sometimes we come to a point in our lives when we realize something isn’t working and we might need help sorting it out. We experience loss, change, or broken relationships. We feel stuck in life, in love, in our careers. We no longer have energy or no longer seem to enjoy the things we once did.

Talking to a counsellor can help.

Prodigy Disc Golf has helped us elevate this event for the second year in a row. Make sure you check out their selection here.

Pursuit of Motion Physiotherapy will be on site for all your recovery and injury management needs including: injury assessment, taping, strapping, soft tissue release, Normatech Recovery boots and warmups. 

Throwing harder than your arm can handle? Come get treated by someone who knows the demands disc golf has on your body.

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