Avery Jenkins Wins Big at Inaugural Vibram Open
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The inaugural Vibram Open at Maple Hill was an unforgettable experience for disc golf enthusiasts, featuring record-breaking performances and a range of exciting ancillary events. Avery Jenkins stole the show in the men's division, taking home the top prize with a stunning seven-stroke win over David Feldberg.
Going into the final round, Avery trailed Feldberg by two strokes, but he quickly took control, breaking the existing course record by three strokes with an impressive 1085-rated 51. Despite Feldberg's valiant effort to close the gap, Avery's lead proved insurmountable, and he emerged victorious with a commanding seven-stroke margin.
The women's division saw some intense competition as well, with Angela Tschiggfrie starting out strong but eventually falling behind Valarie Jenkins, who played flawless golf on the challenging Maple Hill Blue course. Jenkins' consistent play earned her a three-stroke victory over Tschiggfrie and a six-stroke margin over Des Reading, Courtney Peavy, and Burl.
But it wasn't all about the competition – the Vibram Open also featured an array of entertaining ancillary events that kept spectators on their toes. These included doubles tournaments, poker contests, candlepin bowling, table tennis grand mélée, and even a $5000 hole-in-one opportunity. One particularly creative activity was a putting contest won by local hero Tim Walsh with the help of his son Liam.
The Vibram Open marked a significant step forward for disc golf as an emerging sport, with tournament director Steve Dodge and his dedicated staff continuing the tradition of excellence established by the Marshal Street Disc Golf Championships. Dodge's emphasis on community and collaboration was evident throughout the event, which drew in participants from far and wide to share in the excitement.
Special thanks go out to Vibram for their enthusiasm and support for the sport, as well as their commitment to innovation – they debuted two new products at the tournament: The Runway teepads, made from Quaboing rubber tiles, and their first golf disc, aptly named the Vibram Putter (or V.P. for short). With this partnership, the future of disc golf looks bright indeed!
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/vibram-open-results-in-jenkins-sweep