USDGC 2016 Media coverage
The Disc Golf World Tour Championship is right around the corner! Starting early next week, you can expect to find tons of social media updates, photos, videos and stories about the USDGC from several sources. The USDGC 2016 Media will be handled by the highly experienced SpinTV crew. The same group of people have been responsible for the media coverage from all other DGWT events, as well as countless other events preceding the World Tour. So without further a due, let’s take a look on what to expect from the 2016 USDGC!
Follow the Rounds
Live Scoring
Live Scoring will be updated throughout each of the Championship rounds. Many of the top groups will be covered on a hole-by-hole basis.
Live Scoring Videos
Located inside the Live Scoring page, Live Scoring Video display how top players scored a hole with clips via Instagram. Catching up on big moments is easy and fast because there’s no delay in between a player’s shots. Small red icons will indicate video coverage of the hole. See an example of the live coverage videos below:
Social Media Saturation
Keeping abreast of the event and all its happenings on social media should be easier than ever. Just keep an eye on the Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts for the USDGC, Disc Golf World Tour, and Innova Disc Golf. USDGC Facebook. DGWT Facebook. Innova Facebook.
You will find an abundance of updated posts, highlight videos, alerts to fresh content and more. The official hashtags for this year’s event are: #USDGC2016 and #DGWT. Rest assured, if anything goes down, our media crew will have it covered. USDGC Instagram. USDGC Twitter. DGWT Instagram. DGWT Twitter. Innova Instagram. Innova Twitter.
Facebook Live
While there is no “traditional live stream” at this year´s event, stay tuned to our highly popular Facebook live tournament action videos hosted by 2009 World Champ Avery Jenkins, who’s also no stranger to the twists and turns of the Winthrop Gold Course.
Video and More Video:
Post Round Wrap Up Shows
Similar to SportsCenter, but with more than just ace highlights, The SpinTV’s Wrap Up Show gives you the must-have info in a compact package. Check out an example of the Wrap Up show below!
Play-by-Play Front Nine and Back Nine Coverage
Play-by-Play front nine and back nine coverage reveal the entire round of the top cards in a snappy, edited format. Also look for video interviews of your favorite players and more. Below you can find the epic conclusion of the previous leg on the World Tour, the 2016 european Masters.
Stats You Can Use
Disc Golf World Tour has developed its innovative Metrix stats system that makes the game and how to master it easier to understand. Register to view these cool stats on your favourite DGWT contender.
Also check out DGWT’s in-detail player profiles that give faces to all of those players. Plus, you’ll see how they fared in each of their DGWT events.
News
This year you’ll find stories from on and off the course from not one but two sources. The traditional USDGC.com website will serve you news stories, player and staff profiles, Winthrop Gold Course updates, the official Caddy Book, and a variety of other information past and present. Besides the classic USDGC website, you can always go to discgolfworldtour.com/news for the latest and greatest from Winthrop!
Photos Galore
We’re bringing in one of the best disc golf photographers out there, Eino Ansio. He’s already captured the DGWT’s previous tour stops magnificently. Look forward to seeing updated galleries of Winthrop Gold covered from Ansio’s unique perspective. Check out an example of Eino’s breathtaking photography from the Konopiste Open photo reel video below:
So go ahead, get your fill of USDGC and DGWT from all of the above sources. When it comes to the main event this year, there’s no lack of information.
Story: © Todd Harrell / USDGC.com
Media: © Disc Golf World Tour
