Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Turku Open kicks off on Thursday taking place from July 13th to 15th, 2023! Hosted by Fore Turku disc golf club and presented by Prodigy disc, the Turku Open will take place at the picturesque Luolavuori Disc Golf Park. Known for its open fairways nestled in a serene park setting, as well as challenging technical shots, this course is sure to put players’ to the test. As a relatively new addition to the European elite disc golf scene, the Turku Open burst onto the scene in 2022 and quickly established itself as a successful event on the European Pro Tour. Located in close proximity to Turku city center, this event is easily accessible, making it a must-attend for disc golfers in the area.
The MPO Feature Card will feature some big names so you don’t want to miss it (published soon)! Will Mauri Villmann and Heidi Laine be able to keep their pace to maintain their positions as Tour Leaders? Stay tuned for updates, its going to be a great three days of disc golf again!
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
Luolavuori Disc Golf Park is an 18-hole predominantly meadow-based course located near the center of Turku (modified in 2020). Covering an area of 19 hectares, the course features a variety of elevation changes. The occasional dense foliage provides challenges and adds variety to the open meadow fairways. The highest point of the course stands at 66 meters above sea level, offering stunning views overlooking Turku.
Tour Standings
Recap of Tyyni Open:
The Tyyni Open was an absolute blast, filled with great disc golf action and impressive scores. The weather was variable in traditional Tyyni fashion but that did not slow the players down. Rachel Turton showed off her skills and dominated the FPO division, finishing with a total score of -4! Heidi Laine also brought her A-game, securing second place with a solid score of -1. Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste, fought hard and clinched third place with a score of E. On the MPO side, Lauri Lehtinen was a force to be reckoned with, taking home the victory for the second year in a row at Tyyni. With a remarkable total score of -24, he showed why he’s a force in the disc golf world. Jesse Nieminen put up an incredible fight, finishing in a strong second place with a score of -21. Mikael Häme came in third place with a score of -20.
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