The Estonian Open kicked off with a chilly morning, as temperatures hovered around +8 degrees Celsius. Despite the cold weather, the vibes remained positive, setting the stage for an exciting day of disc golf action. Kaidi Allsalu and Joonas Aalto rose to the occasion and took the lead after day 1!
The FPO Feature Card was first on the scene, braving the initial cold and even enduring some rain. The slow start due to the weather quickly warmed up, with players showcasing their skills and delivering high-quality disc golf. While the feature card provided some impressive highlights, it was clear that the Estonian players dominated the FPO division. Kaidi Allsalu took the lead with exceptional shots, shooting par. Teele Toomsalu also performed well, finishing at +3. Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste claimed the third spot, showcasing the results of her off-season training with a score of +4. Kristi Unt also finished at +4, tying with Anneli. Moving into the next round, Kaidi, Teele, Anneli, and Kristi will continue their battle on the feature card during the moving day.
The MPO Feature Card featured a special guest, the legendary six-time world champion, Paul McBeth. The card delivered an outstanding performance, treating spectators to an array of amazing highlights, particularly from the GOAT himself, Paul McBeth. However, it was Joonas Aalto who stole the show, rising to the occasion and shooting an impressive round of -11, securing the solo lead. Joining Joonas on the feature card for the next round will be Mikael Häme, shooting -10, along with the stellar performances of Mauri Villmann and Ville Ahokas, both shooting -10 and -9, respectively. With Paul McBeth chasing from the chase card, it promises to be an exhilarating moving day, with young talents vying for the top spot.
Throughout the day, the Estonian Open maintained its vibrant atmosphere, despite the chilly weather. As the competition progressed, the course attracted a large gallery of spectators, adding to the excitement and energy of the event. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates as the Estonian Open continues.
All three competition rounds will be broadcasted live on Disc Golf Stream, offering separate streams for the FPO and MPO divisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the entire competition. Stay tuned for a live press conference before the rounds kick off, and don’t miss the post-produced shot-by-shot coverage of the feature/lead cards in both the MPO and FPO divisions, crafted by MDG Media. The Final Rounds will be shown on the Disc Golf Stream YouTube channel for FREE!
The Course:
The Estonian Open 2023 is scheduled to be held at the beautiful Kōrvemaa Hike & Ski Resort in Aegviidu, Estonia. The course features beautiful wooded holes in a challenging landscape, hole number 18 is thrown over a pond (Caddy Map from here). Situated just 60km away from Tallinn, the country’s capital, this scenic venue promises a memorable experience. In addition to the thrilling tournament, the resort provides a wide range of free-time activities suitable for all ages. So, seize the opportunity and bring your family along for an unforgettable time!
Tour Standings:
MPO
Tour standings are tight after two events. The top 3 are only a few points from each other. Will the Estonians run away for the lead at their home event Estonian Open this week?
Current Top 3:
1. Mauri Villman 🇪🇪 176,5 points
2. Samuel Hänninen 🇫🇮 162 points
3. Silver Lätt 🇪🇪 151,5 points
FPO
Women’s leaderboard is filled with Estonians after two events. Will the situation change after this week’s Estonian Open, or will there be even more blue-black-white flags on top?
Current Top 3:
1. Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste 🇪🇪 150 points
2. Heidi Laine 🇫🇮 147,5 points
3. Kaidi Allsalu 🇪🇪 100 points
The Schedule:
Saturday, 03 June, 2023
8:30 – 15:30 Tee times for 2nd round, 18 holes.
Staggered starts. Players must check in 10 minutes before their round at the starting tee. Score based groups within a division. FPO division will start first, followed by MPO.
Sunday, 04 June, 2023
8:30 – 15:30 Tee times for 3rd round, 18 holes.
Staggered starts. Players must check in 10 minutes before their round at the starting tee. Score based groups within a division. FPO division will start first, followed by MPO.
~19:00 Award ceremony
Recap of the Belgian Open:
The Belgian Open concluded with thrilling performances that left fans buzzing with excitement. Heidi Laine emerged as the FPO champion with a total score of +5, displaying impressive power and determination. In the MPO division, Teemu Talikainen dominated the competition with exceptional putting and skill, finishing with an impressive total score of -26. Ville Ahokas and Rasmus Saukkoriipi shared second place with -20, while Miro Ryhänen claimed fourth with a score of -19.
Follow The Event Online:
If you cannot make it to the course, you can easily follow the event live from Disc Golf Stream with huge upgrades compared to last year’s broadcasts. More cameras, infographics, and separate streams for both divisions mean a deeper dive into what is going on at the course. The final round live broadcast is streamed for free on Youtube and Disc Golf Stream.
If the live stream is not your thing, the best of European disc golf media are on the field capturing the best post-production, for free. MDG Media is handling both division’s lead cards. Just want to know who is winning? Follow the scoring live on UDisc Live!
Live Broadcasts:
Disc Golf Stream
Press Conference, Rounds 1, 2, and 3. Extras.
Post-productions:
MPO and FPO Feature/Lead Cards:
MDG Media on Youtube