In the Know: Your Guide to Watching the 2024 Ledgestone Open presented by GRIPeq with Top Storylines & Stats
The 2024 Ledgestone Open presented by GRIPeq returns to Peoria, Illinois, this week! Taking place at the challenging Sunset Hills (FPO) and Eureka Temp (MPO) courses, this weekend will will test require precision and focus after a week of trave back to the U.S. for many players who just completed the European swing. While Northwood Park will not be played this weekend (it was played at the PDGA Champions Cup earlier this season), players will still need to pay close attention to tight out-of-bounds lines and execute high-pressure shots that usually offer a significant amount of risk for those willing to attack.
A DGPT+ EVENT!
The Ledgestone Open is a DGPT+ event which means more competition, more coverage, and more points! This tournament will take place over the course of four rounds of competition for each division beginning on Thursday of this week and conclude on Sunday. A win at Ledgestone is worth 125 points, which is 25% more than a standard DGPT event. An underdog win at Ledgestone has the potential to shake up the DGPT World Standings which are currently led by Gannon Buhr and Missy Gannon, headed into the 2024 PDGA Pro World Championships here in just a few weeks.
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WEATHER THIS WEEKEND
The Ledgestone Open is set for warm and potentially stormy weather, especially on Thursday and Friday, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Thunderstorms are most likely in the morning on Thursday, with isolated storms possible in the afternoons on both days. Winds will vary, reaching up to 15 mph on Thursday and gusting up to 20 mph over the weekend. By Saturday and Sunday, the weather is expected to clear, providing ideal conditions for the final rounds. Keep an eye on forecasts, as up to an inch of rain could fall before the tournament begins.
FPO LOOKAHEAD
FPO1 Feature Card: Missy Gannon, Holyn Handley, Eliezra Midtlyng, & Ella Hansen
FPO2 Feature Card: Ohn Scoggins, Paige Pierce, Paige Shue, & Lexi Marx
Here’s a look at the top storylines headed into this weekend:
1️⃣ Missy Gannon: The Queen of Ledgestone
Missy Gannon enters the 2024 Ledgestone Open as the back-to-back defending champion, having secured victories in both 2022 and 2023, and finishing second in 2021. Gannon’s 2024 season has been exceptional, with four Major/Elite Series wins, marking her most successful season to date. Notably, she won the European Disc Golf Festival in Estonia just this last weekend, solidifying her position atop the DGPT standings. Gannon’s consistent performance at Sunset Hills and her status as the only non-world champion to win the same DGPT event in back to back years make her a formidable contender this year.
2️⃣ Ohn Scoggins: Seeking Redemption
Ohn Scoggins is aiming for a win after consecutive second-place finishes at the Ledgestone Open in 2022 and 2023. With a stellar season that includes five podium finishes, Scoggins is poised to break through and claim the top spot this year.
3️⃣ Holyn Handley: The Podium Regular
Holyn Handley has been a standout player this season, with eight Major/Elite Series podiums—the most in the FPO division. Handley’s breakthrough came with her first career Elite Series win at the 2024 Beaver State Fling. Known for her memorable albatross on Sunset Hills Hole 6 at the 2022 Ledgestone, Handley has shown she can produce spectacular moments. As she skips Europe to focus on the U.S. tour, Handley aims to translate her consistent podium finishes into a victory at Ledgestone.
MPO LOOKAHEAD
MPO1 Feature Card: Cole Redalen, Paul McBeth, Anthony Barela, & Gannon Buhr
MPO2 Feature Card: Calvin Heimburg, Chris Dickerson, Andrew Preznel, & Gavin Rathbun
Here’s a look at the top storylines headed into this weekend:
1️⃣ Ricky Wysocki: The Ledgestone Dominator
Note: As of a few hours after publishing this article, Ricky Wysocki has dropped from the tournament.
Ricky Wysocki’s name is synonymous with the Ledgestone Open. A three-time champion (2020, 2021, 2022) and a consistent podium finisher, Wysocki is returning to a tournament where he has not only thrived but also set remarkable records. Notably, Wysocki shares the course record at the Eureka Temp course and has accumulated more prize money at Ledgestone than any other event.
Most Cash at a Single Elite Event
MPO Standard Elite/DGPT
| Player | Event | Total Cash | Starts |
| Ricky Wysocki | Ledgestone Open | $41,188 | 9 |
| Paul McBeth | Ledgestone Open | $34,125 | 8 |
| Paul McBeth | Memorial Championship | $33,473 | 13 |
| Ricky Wysocki | Preserve Championship | $30,925 | 5 |
| Ricky Wysocki | MVP Open | $30,132 | 14 |
With three wins in his last five Major/Elite Series starts, Wysocki is in peak form, making him a favorite to add another Ledgestone title to his impressive resume.
2️⃣ Gannon Buhr: The Consistent Contender
Gannon Buhr, the current #1 player in the world, is having a stellar season with three wins in his last seven Major/Elite Series starts. Known for his consistency, Buhr hasn’t missed a top 10 finish in this stretch and has won three of the four four-round tournaments so far this season. As he heads into the Ledgestone Open, Buhr’s form and determination will be key in his quest to secure his first Ledgestone title, adding another prestigious win to his growing list of accolades.
3️⃣ Historic Winning Trends and the Battle for Supremacy
The Ledgestone Open has seen seven unique MPO winners in its nine-year history as an Elite Series event, with only Wysocki and Paul McBeth winning multiple times. This history of diverse champions sets the stage for a potentially unpredictable outcome. McBeth, who is also a two-time Ledgestone winner, has been surging up the DGPT standings with three podium finishes in his last four starts. The rivalry between Wysocki, Buhr, and McBeth adds an intriguing layer to this year’s competition, especially with Wysocki and Buhr vying for the top spot in the DGPT standings.
All the action starts on Thursday, August 1st! Tune in to the Disc Golf Network and catch post-pro coverage from JomezPro all weekend.
Spectator tickets are still available »
How To Watch:
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action this weekend:
TEE TIMES & ROUND RATINGS
2024 Ledgestone Open presented by GRIPeq | PDGA Event Page
Official scores, tee times, PDGA Live scoring, and round ratings can be found on the official event page on PDGA.com.
DISC GOLF NETWORK BROADCAST TIMES
Live daily broadcasts from Thursday 8/01 – Sunday 8/04
- FPO | Coverage begins with Tournament Central at 9:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM ET
- MPO | Coverage begins with Tournament Central at 3:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM ET
LIVE SCORES AND STATS
Live scores and stats will also be available on both the DGPT website and on PDGA Live all weekend!
- DGPT Season Long Stats
- DGPT.com/event-scores
- PDGA Live
PRESS CONFERENCE
Watch on the Disc Golf Network or on the DGPT YouTube Channel on Wednesday, July 31.
| TIME | NAME |
| 1:00 PM CT | Nate Heinold (Tournament Director) |
| 1:10 PM CT | Cole Redalen |
| 1:20 PM CT | Missy Gannon |
| 1:30 PM CT | Gannon Buhr |
| 1:40 PM CT | Ohn Scoggins |
| 1:50 PM CT | Holyn Handley |
| 2:00 PM CT | Ricky Wysocki |
| 2:10 PM CT | Lexi Marx |
| 2:20 PM CT | Phill Dilone (DGPT Represenative) |
LIVE COVERAGE
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In addition to the DGN, the live broadcast for both divisions will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the first round only on Thursday, 8/01.
POST-PRODUCTION COVERAGE
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MPO and FPO Expanded Leader Coverage | Read more about the 2024 JomezPro media plan → Beyond the Lead Card: Expanding DGPT’s 2024 Coverage with JomezPro - Gatekeeper Media | Subscribe
MPO Chase Card → released the week following the event (read more about the adjusted 2024 release schedule)
SOCIAL MEDIA
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