The Nokia Open continued with a beautiful sunny day, as summer arrived in Nokia, Finland. The pleasant weather set the stage for an exciting moving day, filled with insane highlights including Kristian Kuoksa’s huge Eagle on hole 7 and Daniel Davidsson’s incredible ace run on hole 9. The vibes were great and the competition in both divisions remained intense. Mauri Villmann and Heidi Laine are in the lead going into the final day and disc golf greatness is guaranteed.
In the FPO division, Heidi Laine showcased her consistent performance and unwavering focus. With a solid round of +5, she claimed the lead for the final day, boasting a total score of +10. Olivia Kindstedt also displayed excellent form, demonstrating smooth drives throughout the day and shooting a matching round of +5. She secured second place with a total score of +14. Joining them on the final day will be Silva Saarinen (+14) and Tinja Väisänen (+15), ensuring a great day of live action tomorrow on DGS.
On the MPO side, the lead and chase card showcased an impressive display of talent, leaving spectators captivated by their skills. Mauri Villmann continued his phenomenal performance, taming the challenging BEAST once again with an impressive round of -10. Holding a commanding lead, Villmann sits atop the leaderboard with a total score of -17. Close behind is Daniel Davidsson, who sits in second place with a score of -13. They will be joined on the final day by Lauri Lehtinen (-12) and Jesse Nieminen (-9), setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown.
With the final day approaching, anticipation is running high, and you won’t want to miss the intense battle for the championship. The action will be available for FREE on the Disc Golf Stream YouTube channel tomorrow. FPO Live kicks off at 9:20 Finnish time and MPO Live at 15:20 Finnish time!
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 Nokia Open course is a disc golf enthusiast’s dream come true. Nestled within the scenic surroundings of Nokia Central Park, this challenging layout will push players to their limits and demand every ounce of their skills. While it shares similarities with the iconic European Open course, the Nokia Open course has its own unique twists and turns, designed to provide a fresh and exhilarating experience. With some holes dialing up the difficulty factor, players will need to bring their A-game and strategize their shots carefully. From tight fairways to strategic basket placements, this course has it all.
Schedule:
Friday, June 9th
8:00-16:00 – Tee times
Playing order FPO, MPO
22:00 Reservation for Midsummer One Round
Saturday, June 10th
8:00-16:00 – Tee times
Playing order FPO, MPO
Sunday, June 11th
8:00-16:00 – Tee times
Playing order FPO, MPO
Tour Standings:
MPO
1. Mauri Villmann 🇪🇪 276,5 points
2. Samuel Hänninen 🇫🇮 237 points
3. Miro Ryhänen 🇫🇮 190 points
FPO
1. Anneli Tougjas-Männiste 🇪🇪 225 points
2. Kaidi Allsalu 🇪🇪 155 points
3. Heidi Laine 🇫🇮 147,5 points
Recap of the Estonian Open:
The Estonian Open 2023 concluded with excitement and impressive performances from the players. Teele Toomsalu’s remarkable journey from qualifying just a few days prior to kick off and then taking victory in the FPO division captured the attention of disc golf enthusiasts worldwide, highlighting the importance of dedication and skill. Mauri Villmann took the victory in the MPO division with an impressive overall score of -32 and a 6 stroke lead to to Ville Ahokas. Mauri Villmann’s outstanding performance in the MPO division solidified his spot as one of the best in Europe. All in all, the vibes at the Estonian Open were great despite the cold weather and a large gallery of spectators showed up on all three days!
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