Pecan City Classic in Seguin bringing players from around the globe
Staff Reports
SEGUIN – As disc golf continues to gain popularity around the world, the Pecan City Disc Golf Shop is gearing up to host its first sanctioned disc golf tournament in Seguin.
Jericho Lomas, co-owner of the Pecan City Disc Golf Shop, is excited about the opportunity to bring this tournament to the city, while also giving back to a local non-profit. “When we first dreamt of opening Pecan City Disc Golf Shop, one of our values we wanted to focus on was giving back to our community. This tournament is a great way to partner with our city and Humana to raise money for a local Veteran organization, said Lomas” Tournament proceeds will be donated to the Guadalupe County Field of Honor® organization to support this year’s field of flags. The City of Seguin is a tournament co-sponsor and Humana is the Title sponsor.
The Pecan City Classic will be held from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm on March 26-27 at the disc golf course in Max Starcke Park East. More than 160 disc golfers from across the U.S., including 2 professional disc golfers traveling across the world from Denmark, will play in the tournament.
The community is invited to watch the players compete during the 2-day tournament. Market Days will also be happening during the tournament. Over 25 local businesses and vendors will have booths under the Patricia K. Irvine-King Pavilion in Starcke Park East. Spectators can browse and shop from 10 am to 3 pm both days.
Sponsors for the Pecan City Classic are available. For sponsorship information, please email ernie.connie92@yahoo.com
“The Seguin Visitor Center has enjoyed working with the tournament organizers on bringing this event to Seguin,” said Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director. “Hosting these tournaments and events benefit Seguin in many ways, from increasing sales at restaurants to providing awareness about a growing sport in our community. It makes a tremendous impact on Seguin,” he said.
A small-scale Field of Honor® flag display will be set up at the park during the tournament, and community members can purchase a flag for this year’s upcoming Field of Honor event. “The Guadalupe County Field of Honor® committee is very excited to partner with the Pecan City Disc Golf Shop and The City of Seguin to bring two amazing community events to Seguin,” said Connie Ramirez, local Field of Honor® Chairperson.
“This tournament will bring people from across Texas, the United States and across the Atlantic Ocean to play this fast growing sport,” she said.
Ramirez also encourages Guadalupe County residents to visit the upcoming Field of Honor® display. “Guadalupe County has over 25,000 Veterans, service members and first responders. This makes us hopeful that each flag in our Field will be dedicated in honor of or in memory of a loved one,” she continued.
More than 1,000 United States flags will be on display at the 3rd Annual Guadalupe County Field of Honor July 2-9, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin, 1326 E. Cedar. Field of Honor® volunteers organize and set up the display to honor and thank Veterans, military members (active and fallen), firefighters, police and emergency responders for their service and sacrifice. The flags and the poles can be taken home after the event.
The Seguin Field of Honor® display is a gift to the community made possible through donations, sponsorships, and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. To show your support and gratitude by dedicating a flag or making a donation, please visit https://www.healingfield.org/event/seguintx22/.
For more information about the Pecan City Disc Golf Shop, visit www.pecancitydgs.com.
