Weber County disc golf courses to host world-class event, could bring big money
OGDEN — Who would have thought disc golf could potentially put millions of dollars into the local economy? It may be a relatively low-profile sport, certainly not as ubiquitous as the sort of golf requiring clubs. But the Professional Disc Golf Association World Championships, to be held in Weber County next year, is expected to have a big impact — injecting around $2 million into the local economy. "It's a big, big deal," said Jade Sewell, a local disc golfer instrumental in promoting the sport here. For the fifth year, Weber County will be site of the Utah Open, an A-tier PDGA event schedule for next week, May 2-5, at Fort Buenaventura Park in Ogden and Mulligans Creekside Disc Golf in Marriott-Slaterville.