Event Info
The 2021 Des Moines Challenge (DMC) is presented by Discraft and will be a DGPT Elite Series event. The 2021 DMC Am/Age Protected side is sponsored by GEICO Des Moines and will feature over 400 competitors of all skill levels across the Des Moines Metro. This marks the 17th year the DMC has been an A-tier event. This year things will look a little different as we shift to a 3-day tournament in the month of July and host the DGPT for the first time ever!
Player Divisions and Entry Fee
CURRENT PDGA MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THIS TOURNAMENT.
MPO – $150 – 3 rounds at Pickard Park Gold in Indianola, IA via tee times.
FPO – $150 – 3 rounds at Pickard Park Silver in Indianola, IA via tee times.
MP40, MP50, MP55, MP60, MP65, FP40, FP50, FP55, FP60, FP65 – $125 – 1 round at each of the following courses; Walnut Ridge, Ewing Park, Big Creek.
MA40, MA50, MA55, MA60, MA65, FA40, FA50 – $100 – 1 round at each of the following courses; Walnut Ridge, Ewing Park, Big Creek. Each player receives a players pack including event shirt, discs, and additional sponsor items. Titan Disc Golf funny money payouts to top 45% of field.
MA1, MA2 – $100 – 1 round at each of the following courses; Walnut Ridge, Ewing Park, Big Creek. Each player receives a players pack including event shirt, discs, and additional sponsor items. Titan Disc Golf funny money payouts to top 45% of field.
FA1, FA2 – $100 – 1 round at each of the following courses; Walnut Ridge, Ewing Park, Big Creek. Each player receives a players pack including event shirt, discs, and additional sponsor items. Titan Disc Golf funny money payouts to top 45% of field.
MPO and FPO (Pool A)
Wednesday
Flex Start C-Tier Ewing Park 12pm-6pm
Player Check-in at Pickard Park 9am – 5pm
Thursday
Player Check-in at Pickard Park 9am – 8pm
Fly-Mart at Pickard Park 9am – 8pm
Flex Start BYOP Doubles 11am – 6pm hosted by Titan Disc Golf at Walnut Ridge
Pro $60 per team (cash payout) – Long Tees
Welcome party at West Hill Brewing Company located at 219 W Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125 from 5pm – 10pm
Friday
Round 1 Pickard Park- Tee Times 7:30am- 4pm
Players Party – 1717 Brewing Company 6-9pm. Address: 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Saturday
Round 2 Pickard Park- Tee Times 7:30am- 4pm
Players Party – Pickard Park 6-9pm. Includes fly-mart, putting contest, distance contest, and more fun!
Sunday
Round 3 Pickard Park – Tee Times 7:30am- 4pm
Awards ceremony immediately following final round at tournament central.
Pool B – MA1, MP55, MP60
Pool C – MA2
Pool D – MP40, MP50, FP40, MA40, MA50, MA55, MA60, MA65, FA40, FA50, FA1, and FA2
Wednesday
Flex Start C-Tier Ewing Park 12pm-6pm
Early player check-in at 1717 Brewing Company 5pm-8pm
Thursday
Player Check-in at Pickard Park 9am – 8pm
Fly-Mart at Pickard Park 9am – 8pm
Flex Start BYOP Doubles 11am – 6pm hosted by Titan Disc Golf at Walnut Ridge
Pro $60 per team (cash payout) – Long Tees
Am $40 per team (merch payout via Titan Disc Golf) – Long Tees
Welcome party at West Hill Brewing Company located at 219 W Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125 from 5pm – 10pm
Friday
Round 1 – Shotgun Start 9am (subject to change)
Pool B – Big Creek
Pool C – Walnut Ridge
Pool D – Ewing
Players Party – 1717 Brewing Company 6-9pm. Address: 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Saturday
Round 2 – Shotgun Start 9am (subject to change)
Pool B – Ewing
Pool C – Big Creek
Pool D – Walnut Ridge
Players Party – Pickard Park 6-9pm. Includes fly-mart, putting contest, distance contest, and more fun!
Sunday
Round 3 – Shotgun Start 8:30 am (subject to change)
Pool B – Walnut Ridge
Pool C – Ewing
Pool D – Big Creek
Awards for pools B, C, and D will be completed immediately following final round and will be available at Tournament Central at Pickard Park.
Hotel Pommier is the official hotel of the 2021 DMC! Located at 1215 N Jefferson Indianola, IA 50125, Hotel Pommier is just a short 5 minute drive from Pickard Park. This unique hotel offers several room options and services including a Peloton Bike, Ping Pong, Roku Smart TVs, and of course an Innova DISCatcher Pro! They have provided anyone interested a 10% discount. Click here to book your stay now.
