2016 PDGA Pro Worlds Recap: Semifinals and Final 9 Action
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The 2016 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by Dynamic Discs has come to a close, and what a thrilling ride it was for all involved! The competition saw some of the world's top disc golfers battling it out for the coveted titles, and we're excited to share the highlights from the semifinals and final rounds.
In the Masters division, Ken Climo, known as "The Champ," made a surprising appearance on the lead card in the semifinal round. Despite his impressive play, he ultimately fell short of securing a spot in the top four. However, Chris Sprague emerged as a strong contender, shooting an eight-under-par round at Peter Pan Park to secure a spot in the Final 9.
The Grandmasters division saw Ron Convers dominate the competition from start to finish, averaging a stellar 1021 rating over the five full rounds leading up to the final round. Meanwhile, Dean Tannock and Hans Tegebäck engaged in an intense battle for the fourth spot, with Tannock ultimately emerging victorious after a sudden-death playoff.
In the Senior Grandmasters division, Alan Beaver's lead was briefly threatened by Mike Cloyes and Dave Greenwell, but he maintained his position until the final round. However, it was Greenwell who emerged as the champion in the end, securing his eighth world title and cementing his status as a disc golf legend.
The Masters Women's division saw Des Reading make her debut in the competition, and what a statement she made! Carding three under par in the opening round and building on that momentum throughout the week, Reading went wire-to-wire to claim her first Masters Women's World Championship by seven strokes. Elaine King took second place, with Lesli Todd securing third.
The Grandmasters Women division saw Susan Stephens dominate the competition, carding a six-stroke lead over Pam Reineke and Donna Barr as they battled for second and third place. Despite their efforts, Reineke and Barr ultimately tied for second, with Stephens taking home her second world title.
In the Legends division, John Kirkland emerged as the champion after defeating Michael Gates in the Final 9. Meanwhile, Sandy Gast won the Senior Grandmasters Women's division by a staggering 16 strokes, cementing her status as a disc golf powerhouse.
The 2016 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships was an unforgettable event, with thrilling action and heart-stopping finishes across all divisions. We congratulate all the champions on their well-deserved titles and look forward to seeing what next year brings!
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/all-star-cast-crowned-emporia