Barry Schultz Wins Third PDGA Masters Worlds Title in Thrilling Fashion

In a week filled with intense competition and dramatic turnarounds, the 2021 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships came to a close with 13 winners crowned on Saturday. Among them was Barry Schultz, who became the first player in disc golf history to win world titles in the Open division, the MP40 division, and now, the MP50 division.

Schultz's victory was far from easy, as he admitted that this week's championship title didn't come without its challenges. "It feels great," he said. "I've got to be honest; this was probably the most difficult week of golf that I've had in a long, long time and it feels great to finish strong and take it home."

In other MP divisions, Tim Keith emerged victorious in the MP60 category after a strong start that saw him ahead by four strokes entering Saturday's semifinal round. Despite facing stiff competition from four players within four strokes, Keith remained focused on his goal of winning this coveted title.

Wayne Zink also celebrated a major win in the MP65 division, but he didn't feel comfortable until after hole eight of the final nine, when he allowed himself to celebrate internally. "I was playing with some good players, and they were coming at me," Zink said. "After that first time I allowed myself to celebrate, I said to myself, 'you're a world champion.'"

Other notable winners included Nova Politte in FP50, Sandy Gast (FP60), Laurie Cloyes-Chupa (FP65), Dr. Rick Voakes (MP70), Jack Gilmore (MP75), and Pete May (MP80).

In the MP40 division, David Feldberg proved his experience by leaning on it when the pressure was highest to claim his third-straight world championships title. His victory came down to the 98th hole of a marathon 99-hole event, where he grabbed the lead for good in a highly contested battle.

Feldberg's win marked a remarkable achievement, as he demonstrated that he has what it takes to perform on the biggest stages. "If I had a shot to win, like I have many times in my career, I felt like I would make it," Feldberg said. "That's what it came down to – I had a shot to win, and I made it."

Chris Villa turned heads with his breakout performance in his masters debut, finishing third overall behind Michael Johansen, who emerged into contention with Feldberg midway through the week.

The 2021 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships may be over, but the excitement has only just begun. Next up is the 2021 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships, set for August 17-21 in Orlando, Florida.

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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/champions-crowned-pdga-masters-worlds