I listened to the Smashboxx Podcast today. Heard Steve Dodge talk about the rigorous vetting process that the DGPT (read -- Steve Dodge) goes through to choose which events will make the cut.
That made me curious to see which of the elite events were chosen for his 2017 tour.
I recognized Vibram, Ledgestone, Memorial, and Green Mountain. Most impressive. I wasn't sure about the Nick Hyde, but remembered it to be a cool event at the Rockwall, TX course; Harry Myers.
The rest were a bit new. Discovered that the Utah Open was a Non PDGA event. 2 rounds in 2015 and 3 in 2016. Interesting? Uhh.... yep.
I could find no info on the events called the Jonesboro Open or the Idlewild Open. Are these first time events? Hmmm...
The Waco Charity Event seems to be an annual neat little B tier fundraiser (with a great history BTW) But, still another Hmmm?
I admit to being very confused. The podcast led me to believe that the DGPT was the new disc golf version of the PGA and that that their way of doing a PRO TOUR would slowly pull all of the pros away from the PDGA.
Nothing against any TD or group who puts on an event. Ever. But, I am finding Steve's Rigorous Vetting Process and some parts of the tour to be a bit incongruous.
Did I miss something?
Thanks
Ron Pittman