Bucks County Disc Golf Alliance Hosts Thrilling Eric C. Yetter Champions' Cup

The Bucks County Disc Golf Alliance successfully hosted the 21st Annual Eric C. Yetter Champions' Cup, a highly anticipated disc golf tournament held at Tyler State Park. The event was blessed with idyllic weather conditions, breaking the previous year's streak of rain and allowing players to showcase their skills on the park's challenging courses.

The competition featured two distinct layouts: the mostly wooded 1-18 holes and the longer, more open 19-36 holes with over 10,000 feet of disc golf. The addition of temporary field holes added an extra layer of complexity for players, including a daunting 1,070-foot hole that tested even the most skilled competitors.

On Saturday's first round, Richard Wysocki set the tone with an impressive score of 63, nine strokes under par. He was closely followed by Joe Mela and Jeremy Koling, who both achieved scores of 64, while David Wiggins, Devin Frederick, and Justin Madore trailed behind with 65s.

The second round saw Richard Wysocki solidify his lead on the mostly open layout, scoring an incredible 12 strokes under par with a score of 57. Matthew Kashima stole the spotlight in this round, however, by sinking an eagle-2 on hole 36.

Saturday evening concluded with a player buffet provided by Slack's Hoagie Shack, giving attendees the opportunity to socialize and enjoy good food before the next day's competition.

On Sunday, the leader card consisting of Richard Wysocki, David Wiggins, Jeremy Koling, and Devin Frederick teed off at 8 am to tackle the 27-hole layout. Richard continued his dominance from Saturday, throwing an astonishing 18 strokes under par score of 87, including an eagle-3 on the wooded hole 12.

This victory marked back-to-back Yetter wins for Wysocki, cementing his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the disc golf world.

In other divisions, Jon Baldwin took home the Masters title with a 12-stroke lead over his competitors, while Robin Billig edged out Linc Morgan for the Grandmasters win after an impressive final round.

The MA1 pool saw Erick Simonds and Chip Adams battling it out in rounds one and two, tied at each stage before heading into round three. Mike Tolbert and Rick Sassaman trailed by only a stroke but managed to stay in contention. However, on the final day, Mike shot a 1-over-par score while Erick scored 2 over par, resulting in a tie for first place.

The tiebreak playoff began on hole 1, with Erick facing off against Mike. The competition was intense as both players battled for the top spot. In the end, it came down to a single putt for each player. Erick's uphill attempt fell short of its mark, while Mike successfully sunk his 25-foot putt, securing the win and taking home the trophy.

The event also honored two special individuals: Richard D Sassaman received the 2013 BCDGA Club Dynamo Award for his dedication to the course and club, while Linc Morgan was recognized with the 2013 Yetter Spirit Award for demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship and camaraderie throughout the tournament.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/for-yetter-or-for-worse