GRIPeq 43rd Kansas City Wide Open Tees Off Tomorrow
- Riin Lisett Rei
- Apr 17
- 1 min read
Tomorrow, April 18th, the GRIPeq 43rd Kansas City Wide Open, presented by UnderPar, will kick off at the Bad Rock Creek Disc Golf Course in Liberty, Missouri. The tournament runs through April 20th and is part of the Disc Golf Pro Tour Elite Series. This is the 5th stop on the 2025 Disc Golf Pro Tour.
The Kansas City Wide Open holds a rich legacy, having been a fixture on the PDGA tour since its inception. Impressively, 90% of PDGA Pro World Champions have a victory at this event. The competition unfolds on the championship-level Bad Rock Gold course, known for its scenic views, a blend of open and wooded fairways, and a back nine featuring four formidable "monster" holes that will challenge even the best.
Looking back at recent winners:
In 2023, Gannon Buhr captured the MPO (Mixed Pro Open) title, while Ali Smith won in the FPO (Female Pro Open) division.
In 2024, Drew Gibson and Lisa Fajkus emerged victorious.
This year's field features a strong European presence. In the MPO division, notable players from Europe include:
Joona Heinänen (Finland)
Kristian Kuoksa (Finland)
Jesse Nieminen (Finland)
Väinö Mäkelä (Finland)
Teemu Lampainen (Finland)
Teemu Talikainen (Finland)
Linus Carlsson (Sweden)
Albert Tamm (Estonia)
In the FPO division, Europe's hopes will be carried by:
Heidi Laine (Finland)
No previous Kansas City Wide Open winner, in either the MPO or FPO division, has been from Europe.
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