In the Know: Your Guide to Watching the 2024 Beaver State Fling presented by Innova with Top Storylines & Stats
Get pumped for the 2024 Beaver State Fling presented by Innova; this weekend’s tournament will be held at the challenging Riverbend Gold course in Milo McIver State Park. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the sport, this guide has everything you need to catch all the action live. We’ll cover key storylines, player highlights, course insights, and viewing options so you won’t miss any of the excitement. Join us as we explore the world of disc golf and watch top athletes compete for glory at the Beaver State Fling.
Portland Open Recap:
Paige Pierce returned to dominance at the 2024 Portland Open and clinched her 1st DGPT victory in 382 days after an ankle injury last summer. Gannon Buhr’s ice-cold precision dominated the field, marking his second DGPT Elite+ win of the season with an 8-stroke lead, setting an unmatched pace. Holyn Handley and Sofia Donnecke shone brightly and secured her podium finish alongside Pierce, showcasing their rising star power. The stage has now been set for another thrilling clash of disc golf titans this coming weekend in Estacada, which promises more heart-pounding action as the DGPT season unfolds. Read about the Top 5 Moments of the Portland Open.
FPO1 feature card: Ohn Scoggins, Holly Finley, Ella Hansen, and Holyn Handley
FPO2 feature card: Anniken Steen, Sofia Donnecke, Kat Mertsch, and Jessica Weese
FPO LOOKAHEAD
The 2024 Beaver State Fling returns to the elite stage and promises a thrilling competition on the newly modified Riverbend Gold course at Milo McIver State Park. This year marks its return as a DGPT Elite Series event, heightening the stakes for the participating FPO athletes.
Key Storylines to Watch:
- Holyn Handley’s Momentum: Handley is in stellar form, recently setting a course record at the Portland Open, and has secured several strong finishes at multiple events thus far this season. She aims to improve on her runner-up finish last year.
- Ohn Scoggins’ Consistency: Scoggins has 19 top 10 finishes in her last 20 Major/Elite Series starts and is now poised to challenge for the top spot.
- Notable Absences: The absence of past champions Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce opens the field for new contenders to emerge.
- Valerie Mandujano’s Return: The 2022 BSF champion is back, looking to reclaim her title.
MPO1 feature card: Gannon Buhr, Nate Sexton, Garrett Gurthie, and Eagle McMahon
MPO2 feature card: Nate Doss, Paul McBeth, Paul Ulibarri, and Ricky Wysocki
MPO LOOKAHEAD
With its storied history and a layout that challenges even the best, the Beaver State Fling is a must-watch for disc golf enthusiasts. The MPO field is stacked with top-tier talent and some compelling storylines. Here’s some of what you should look for as some of the best MPO players in the game vie for victory.
Key Storylines to Watch:
- Gannon Buhr’s Hot Streak: Fresh off a commanding win at the Portland Open, Buhr leads the DGPT standings with two DGpT+ wins this season and aims for another victory.
- Eagle McMahon’s Dominance: Defending champion McMahon has won the last three BSFs he’s competed in and is looking to continue his success in Oregon. After an abbreviated start to the season and switching to a new sponsor, we will be watching to see if Eagle can find some Magic at Milo again.
- Return of Legends: Both Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth have four BSF wins between them, and showed strong form with top 10 finishes at the Portland Open.
- Nate Doss’ Comeback: The 2007 BSF champion returns to PDGA competition for the first time since 2018, adding an exciting dynamic to the field.
Don’t miss the action as top players like Buhr, McMahon, Wysocki, and McBeth compete for glory in this historic event. Watch it live on the Disc Golf Network!
All the action starts on Friday, June 7th! Tune in to the Disc Golf Network and catch post-pro coverage from JomezPro all weekend.
Spectator tickets are still available »
How To Watch:
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action this weekend:
TEE TIMES & ROUND RATINGS
2024 Beaver State Fling presented by Innova | PDGA Event Page
Official scores, tee times, PDGA Live scoring, and round ratings can be found on the official event page on PDGA.com.
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DISC GOLF NETWORK BROADCAST TIMES
Live daily broadcasts from Friday 6/7 – Sunday 6/9
- FPO | Coverage begins at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET with Tournament Central. Multi-card coverage begins at 9:30 AM CT / 12:30 PM ET.
- MPO | Coverage begins at 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET with Tournament Central. Multi-card coverage begins at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET.
LIVE SCORES AND STATS
Live scores and stats will also be available on both the DGPT website and on PDGA Live all weekend!
- DGPT.com/event-scores
- DGPT Season Long Stats
- PDGA Live
PRESS CONFERENCE
Watch on the Disc Golf Network or on the DGPT YouTube Channel
| TIME | NAME |
| 1:00 PM PT | Jesse Tomaino |
| 1:10 PM PT | Sofia Donnecke |
| 1:20 PM PT | Nate Doss |
| 1:30 PM PT | Kat Mertsch |
| 1:40 PM PT | Nate Sexton |
| 1:50 PM PT | Jessica Weese |
| 2:00 PM PT | Eagle McMahon |
| 2:10 PM PT | Jessica Weese |
| 2:20 PM PT | Gannon Buhr |
| 2:30 PM PT | DGPT Rep |
LIVE COVERAGE
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In addition to the DGN, the live broadcast for both divisions will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the first round only on Thursday, April 25th.
POST-PRODUCTION COVERAGE
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MPO and FPO Expanded Leader Coverage | Read more about the 2024 JomezPro media plan → Beyond the Lead Card: Expanding DGPT’s 2024 Coverage with JomezPro - Gatekeeper Media | Subscribe
MPO Chase Card → released the week following the event (read more about the adjusted 2024 release schedule)
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