Barsby and Jenkins Dominate at Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup
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The Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup was a day to remember for disc golf enthusiasts on Sunday. The tournament saw some of the most exciting final rounds in National Tour history, with Gregg Barsby and Nate Doss locked in a thrilling battle for first place.
As the day began, Barsby and Doss were tied for the lead, with 28 holes left to play. But it was Barsby who made the decisive move on hole 4, throwing a roller that miraculously landed in one shot, giving him an instant two-stroke lead. Despite Doss's own incredible hole-in-one on hole 21, which brought him back within striking distance, Barsby refused to let up, eventually pulling away with six throws over the final seven holes.
In the end, it was a convincing win for Barsby, who took home the Masters Cup with an astonishing -11 score. Steve Rico matched his score of 73 (-11) to finish third, just one throw ahead of Ken Climo in fourth.
But the action didn't stop there. In the Women's Division, Val Jenkins dominated from start to finish, increasing her four-stroke lead over Des Reading to a commanding nine strokes by mid-day. While Reading staged a late comeback, Jenkins proved why she's the reigning world champion and hottest player on tour today, regaining her composure to take home the win with a -4 score.
Local favorite Carrie "Burl" Berlogar finished in third place in the Women's Division, while Kathy Manley took fourth. The age-protected divisions also saw some impressive performances, with Patrick Brown taking top honors in the Masters division and Marty Hapner emerging victorious in the Grandmasters division after a hard-fought battle with Snapper Pierson.
Bruce Sisson outlasted Dr. Rick Voakes by two throws to win the Senior Grandmaster title. The Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup has long been known for its unique feel, bringing together the disc golf community and celebrating its humble beginnings in the local Santa Cruz area.
The awards ceremony was a highlight of the day, with hall-of-famer Michael Travers receiving the Ed Headrick memorial trophy for his contributions to the sport. His acceptance speech inspired all in attendance, emphasizing the importance of family and community in disc golf.
Organizers Dave Thomas and staff deserve praise for hosting another successful event, along with presenting sponsor DGA. The Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup truly feels like a reunion for the disc golf family, and it's an annual highlight that showcases the best of the sport.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/masters-cup-final