Canadian Disc Golfers Shine at Falcon's Flight A-Tier Event

The 15th iteration of the prestigious Falcon's Flight tournament has come to a close, with Canadian disc golfers showcasing their skills at the A-Tier event held in Bearberry, Alberta. The annual Labour Day weekend event drew a large contingent of players from across the country, who arrived to enjoy late-summer disc golf and a festival atmosphere on the Aspen Meadows courses.

Since the passing of founder Ron "Rudy" Falconer in 2022, a team of experienced TDs has taken up the reins, supported by a massive volunteer effort. The community spirit that pervades the event extends not only to the volunteers but also to the hundreds of players who descend upon the campground between the East and West courses. With food trucks on site and nights spent under star-filled skies, the atmosphere is electric.

The tournament saw some exceptional play from Bailey Inglis, a Saskatchewan native who made her professional debut in 2023. Inglis rose to the top of the field in round one, ahead of last year's winner Gabby Lee and Teri Hong. She continued to dominate on the longer, more open West course in round two and ultimately secured her second A-Tier victory with a birdie on the iconic triple-mando 18th hole.

Inglis will undoubtedly be a name to watch as the level of FPO talent in Canada continues to grow rapidly. On the MPO side, Casey Hanemayer emerged victorious after pushing reigning Canadian Disc Golf Tour champion Erik Hjorth-Olsen and PDGA Rookie of the Year leader Luke Levesque to the end.

Hanemayer's win marked his fourth time taking home the unique Falcon's Flight trophy. As tournament director Don Annettt noted, "The 15th Falcon's Flight was better than ever... Rudy's presence is still felt at every corner of the property." Andre Lodder, CEO of Parked Pro Media, added, "What can you say about Falcon's Flight that hasn't already been said? This is a world-class experience every year."

This year's event featured a long-drive contest won by Ben Loggains and Teri Hong, as well as a specially designed putting course. The highlight of the weekend came when a moose was spotted roaming the property early in the morning.

The Canadian Disc Golf Tour (CDGT) is an exciting new opportunity for players to compete at a high level and showcase their skills on a national stage. PDGA Canada re-invests player fees back into the sport, supporting tournaments, training events, course construction, media like the CDGT, and more. Their support has been instrumental in bringing disc golf into the mainstream in Canada as both a sport and a competitive hobby.

The full standings of the CDGT can be found at CDGT.ca, where players can earn points by competing at A-Tier and B-Tier events across the country.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/new-canadian-fpo-contender-rises-15th-falcons-flight-0