DGPT Elite - TruBank Des Moines Challenge Presented by DGA

2024 DGPT - TruBank Des Moines Challenge Presented by DGA

Hosted by the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club and the Disc Golf Pro Tour

PDGA A-Tier DGPT Elite Series Event.

July 5-7, 2024

MPO and FPO Divisions $350

Caddie book can be found at - TBD

Schedule Subject to change!

Monday July, 1st

Monday Qualifier - This is a one round unsanctioned qualifying event for entrance into the 2024 TruBank Des Moines Challenge. This event abides by PDGA rules and all rules of an elite series event will be in effect. The cost is $50 per person. The total number of tee-time positions available is 48 MPO and 24 FPO. Tee times (foursomes) will begin at 8:30 AM and run through 11:00 AM CT. The top 4 finishers (2 MPO, 2 FPO) of this event move on to play in the Des Moines Challenge. In the case of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will determine the winner. Qualifying winners will pay full event entry cost into the TruBank Des Moines Challenge.

Tee Times will be assigned the week before the event. We will email and post the schedule to DGS. No Re-tries, one round only. Groups must have a minimum of 3 qualifiers in group, non-qualifying players playing practice rounds are not allowed to be part of the qualifier groups.

Registrations opens March 1st at 6pm CT - Link TBA


Monday-Thursday, Hairy Styles Pop-Up Barber Shop at Pickard Park.

Tuesday July 2nd

Practice - 8am - 5:30pm.

Charity Champs vs Chumps Battle benefiting EDGE Disc Golf 6:00pm Ewing Park.

Wednesday July 3rd

Practice - 8am - 5:30pm.

Player check-in at Pickard Park 9am - 6pm.

Thursday July 4th

Practice - 8am - 5:30pm.

Player check-in at Pickard Park 9am – 5pm.

Player Meet and Greet at Big Grove Brewery 5pm-9pm. 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Friday July 5th

Friday Night - BroncThrow Presented by DeYarman Ford of Indianola! After the last putt drops head over to hole 5 to watch 16 players attempt to make a 500+ foot hole in one for a brand new Ford Bronco Sport from DeYarman Ford of Indianola.  

Welcome party at Sports Page Bar and Grill located at 1802 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125 from 8pm - 10pm. Live music and good times!

Saturday July 6th

$250 CTP for MPO and FPO players on Hole 5 Presented by GEICO Des Moines.

Fly-Mart at tournament central including a live airing of Matt Schlabach's Steak Battle, Sports Page Bar and Grill Putt for Dough contest, DJ by Redbull, and the Accretion Disc Golf Charity Kickball Game benefiting EDGE!

Sunday July 7th

$500 CTP for MPO and FPO players on Hole 5 Presented by GEICO Des Moines.

*Schedule Subject to change!

Tournament Schedule

3 Rounds at Pickard Park in Indianola, IA
Gold Tees for MPO. Silver Tees for FPO.
Each round will consist of tee times.
Round 1 – July 5th, Random Tee Times
Round 2 – July 6th, Tee Times by Performance
Round 3 – July 7th, Tee Times by Performance

Awards at Pickard Park shelter (near hole 1) after round 3. As part of the added cash to the event TruBank is providing additional cash so that the first place finisher in FPO receives the same payout as the first place finisher in MPO.

Players guide:

PDGA Link - https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/77768

Hosted by Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club and the Disc Golf Pro Tour.

MEDIA REQUEST VIA DGPT: https://www.dgpt.com/credential-request/

HOST HOTEL/LODGING INFORMATION: Hotel Pommier - guests can call us or book directly on our website. Promo Code - DMC23. Direct Link: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/GibaXA#promo=DMC23

Players can park RV's, Vans, cars, etc. in Pickard Park main lot overnight at no cost.

Tournament website - www.DesMoinesChallenge.com

There is a $10 processing fee for all refunds. There will be no refunds 72 hours prior to the event unless event is cancelled or rescheduled.

All refunds will be processed though Disc Golf Scene and will be refunded to account that was used to pay for registration.

Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.