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PDGA World Championships 2024

Emporia, Kansas
August 6-12, 2024
Major Championship$250,000 Purse144 MPO Field
Tournament Overview

The 2024 PDGA World Championships return to Emporia, Kansas, for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious event brings together the world's best disc golfers to compete for the sport's most coveted title across three challenging championship courses.

Emporia has proven to be an ideal host city, with its combination of open prairie courses and technical wooded layouts providing a comprehensive test of disc golf skills. The Kansas wind adds an additional challenge that separates the elite players from the field.

With a record $250,000 purse and 144 of the world's top male professionals competing, the 2024 Worlds promises to be the most competitive championship in disc golf history.

Course Breakdown

Jones East

Championship

Holes

18

Par

61

Length

8,200 ft

Open course that rewards distance and wind management skills.

OpenWindStrategic

Jones Gold

Championship

Holes

18

Par

59

Length

7,800 ft

Mix of open and wooded holes with elevation changes.

MixedTechnicalElevation

Country Club

Championship

Holes

18

Par

58

Length

7,400 ft

Technical wooded course requiring accuracy and course management.

WoodedTechnicalPrecision
Top Contenders Analysis

Paul McBeth

+250

6-time world champion with unmatched Emporia experience. Historically performs well in Kansas wind.

Strengths:

ExperienceWind playMental game

Concerns:

AgeRecent form

Betting Recommendation:

Strong value despite being favorite

Calvin Heimburg

+400

Defending USDGC champion with excellent course management skills. Thrives on technical courses.

Strengths:

AccuracyPuttingConsistency

Concerns:

DistanceWind struggles

Betting Recommendation:

Great value on technical courses

Gannon Buhr

+500

Young star with incredible distance and improving consistency. Could be breakthrough tournament.

Strengths:

DistanceYouthMomentum

Concerns:

ExperiencePressure

Betting Recommendation:

High upside pick with good odds

Ricky Wysocki

+600

Two-time world champion who excels in challenging conditions. Strong wind player.

Strengths:

PowerWind playExperience

Concerns:

ConsistencyPutting

Betting Recommendation:

Solid value for experienced bettor

Historical Worlds Performance

2023 - Gannon Buhr

Emporia, KS

-42

2022 - Paul McBeth

Emporia, KS

-38

2021 - Paul McBeth

Emporia, KS

-35

2019 - Paul McBeth

Peoria, IL

-41

Key Trends:

  • • Paul McBeth has won 3 of the last 4 Emporia Worlds
  • • Winning scores have been getting lower (more competitive)
  • • Wind conditions significantly impact scoring
  • • Course management more important than raw distance
Tournament Details
DatesAug 6-12, 2024
LocationEmporia, KS
Total Purse$250,000
MPO Field144 players
FPO Field72 players
Rounds5 rounds
Weather Impact

Wind Conditions

Kansas wind is a major factor. Expect 10-20 mph winds with gusts up to 30 mph. Favor players with strong wind management skills.

Temperature

August temperatures typically range from 75-95°F. Heat and humidity can affect player stamina over 5 rounds.

Betting Strategy

Best Value Bets

  • • Calvin Heimburg (+400) - Course management specialist
  • • Gannon Buhr (+500) - Defending champion with momentum
  • • Eagle McMahon (+800) - Strong in wind conditions

Head-to-Head Bets

Look for matchups between power players vs. technical players. Technical players often outperform in Emporia conditions.

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Key Storylines

McBeth's Legacy

Can Paul McBeth win his 7th world title and cement his GOAT status?

Youth Movement

Will young stars like Gannon Buhr and Isaac Robinson continue their rise?

International Competition

Strong European contingent led by Kristian Kuoksa and Simon Lizotte.