Originally published at: https://discgolf.ultiworld.com/2021/08/04/how-to-watch-the-2021-ledgestone-insurance-open/
The Ledgestone Insurance Open gets bigger every season. A reconfigured Northwood Black course makes it tougher for both players and media, meaning we’re in for an interesting 72 holes over four days.
Live coverage will be disrupted on the front 9 of Northwood, and the Disc Golf Pro Tour will be employing an alternate livestream format.
From the DGPT: “The course’s front nine does not have a strong enough signal for the Disc Golf Network to confidentially provide live coverage. The broadcast of rounds at Northwood will provide highlights from the front nine with live coverage of the back nine.”
The opening three rounds of live coverage will only be available on the Disc Golf Network, the DGPT’s over-the-top subscription service.
What is the schedule of live video streams for the 2021 Ledgestone Open disc golf tournament?
Round 1 coverage begins Thursday, August 5, at 12:o0 pm ET (11:00 am CT) on the Disc Golf Network.
The FPO feature card of Catrina Allen, Missy Gannon, Lydia Lyons, and Alexis Mandujano starts at 12 pm ET with back 9 coverage from Northwood. The MPO feature card of Ricky Wysocki, Ben Callaway, Adam Hammes, and Chris Dickerson tees off at 4:00 pm ET.
Final day coverage is available free of charge on the DGPT YouTube Channel while live coverage of rounds 1, 2, and 3 will be exclusive to Disc Golf Network.
What is the course schedule for live coverage from the 2021 Ledgestone Open?
Round 1, Thursday
FPO: Northwood, Back 9, 12 pm ET
MPO: Lake Eureka, Full, 4 pm
Round 2, Friday
FPO: Sunset Hills, Full, 10 am ET
MPO: Northwood, Back 9, 5:30 pm
Round 3, Saturday
FPO: Sunset Hills, Full, 10 am ET
MPO: Northwood, Back 9, 5:30 pm
Round 4, Sunday
FPO: Northwood, Back 9, 12 pm ET
MPO: Lake Eureka, Full, 4 pm
Is there any free coverage of the Ledgestone Open?
Final day coverage is available free of charge on the DGPT YouTube Channel while live coverage of rounds 1, 2, and 3 will be exclusive to Disc Golf Network.
JomezPro, GK Pro, and Gatekeeper will have next-day round coverage on YouTube for free.
JomezPro will cover MPO Lead Card. Round 1 coverage will feature Paul McBeth, Nate Sexton, Paul Ulibarri, and Gavin Rathbun.
GK Pro will cover FPO Lead Card. Round 1 will feature Paige Pierce, Hailey King, Juliana Korver, and Heather Young.
Gatekeeper will cover MPO Chase Card. Round 1 will feature Andrew Presnell, Thomas Earhart, Eagle McMahon, and Matt Orum.
Will there be a press conference at The Preserve Championship?
A press conference aired on Wednesday, August 4, on the DGPT YouTube Channel.
Can I watch the Ledgestone Open in person?
The Ledgestone Open will be operating in Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Requirements and Best Practices for PDGA Elite Series Events, which restores normal event protocols and relaxes the limits on spectators, subject to local guidance.
Spectator tickets for the four day event are available online with daily and full event options.