Augusta University Wins Third National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship Title
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The wait was worth it for the teams that emerged as national collegiate champions at the 2016 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships (NCDGC). After a grueling competition featuring Five Doubles and two Singles rounds, Augusta University finally claimed its third NCDGC title. What's more remarkable is that this victory comes under their new name, having previously won championships under "Georgia Regents-University" and "Augusta State University".
The Championship Flight saw Augusta University take an initial lead of six strokes, which they maintained throughout the competition to secure an impressive eight-stroke advantage heading into the final round. Their team members, Dustin Perry (#36224), Clint Kuglar (#58751), Bradford Minter (#69858), and John Baker (#54600), showed exceptional skill and perseverance in battling against strong opponents like Ferris State and North Carolina State.
Indian Hills Community College, led by Team Captain Ryan Anderson (#50038), put up a valiant effort to catch up with Augusta University but ultimately fell short. The turning point came on Hole 6 when Dustin Perry made a crucial shot to regain the lost stroke. From there, Augusta continued to dominate, expanding their lead as they approached the final holes.
In one of the most thrilling moments of the tournament, both players from Augusta missed the island on Hole 20 but managed to salvage par with a long putt from the drop zone. Although they didn't get the outright birdie they had hoped for, it was enough to seal their championship win in front of a cheering crowd.
Meanwhile, California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB) made an impressive statement in the Women's Flight by crushing the competition with a staggering 35-stroke lead over North Texas. The CSUMB team members, Mikaela Bogdan (#72793), Traci Alger (#61563), Bayli Miller (#79014), and Jenn Schopfer (#59767), were instrumental in securing this significant victory.
In another exciting finish, Ferris State secured a spot for their school in the Championship Flight next year by defeating Colorado State in a sudden-death playoff. The victory was sealed when Ferris State played it safe on Hole 16 of the playoff to take home the win. Mississippi State also earned their place in the Championship Flight after convincingly beating Minnesota and Liberty in the Second Flight.
Congratulations are in order for all the winners, including individual and team champions from the 2016 NCDGC.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/augusta-csumb-earn-runaway-victories-national-collegiate-championships