Catrina Allen's Comeback Win at Delaware Disc Golf Challenge

In a thrilling finish to the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge, Minnesota native Catrina Allen emerged victorious for the third time this season in the PDGA National Tour. After pulling ahead by six shots through 11 holes on Sunday at Iron Hill Disc Golf, Allen's lead was tested by the grueling final stretch of the course.

However, the Open division players were not immune to the pressure as Allen described it: "It felt like a Stranger Things moment – not just for me, but for the entire card." In fact, only Estonian pro Kristin Tattar managed to navigate the challenges without succumbing to the same momentum-killing bogey that plagued the rest of the field.

Tattar's strategic play allowed her to make up ground on Allen, taking two shots back with a birdie on hole 13. But in the end, it was Allen who dug deep and played clean golf down the stretch, sealing her win with a par-par-birdie finish.

Allen credited her ability to stay focused throughout the tournament: "I told myself before the tournament started no matter what happened out there to just keep fighting." Her mindset proved to be the key to success as she navigated the course's punishing final holes.

Tattar, who finished in second place for the second consecutive year at Delaware, reflected on her performance: "I felt like I still had a chance to win. I tried my best to push and not think about all the missed putts or shots." Despite missing six crucial putts inside the circle, she expressed satisfaction with her runner-up finish.

The victory marked Allen's third PDGA National Tour win of 2019 and tightened her grip on the points standings lead. With next week's MVP Open approaching, Tattar is already looking to improve her putting skills as she gears up for another competitive outing.

In related news, Sarah Hokom defended her 2018 Iron Hill title with a valiant performance, finishing in third place at 1-over par. Paige Pierce, who skipped the event, remains in second place on the points standings leaderboard, nearly 30 points behind Allen.

As the season draws to a close, the Ed Headrick Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic will take center stage on October 11 at the International Disc Golf Center in Appling, Georgia – with Allen looking to defend her title.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/just-keep-fighting