Clutch Finishes | Professional Disc Golf Association

**TITLE:** Hailey King Soars Back to Winner's Circle at Dynamic Discs Open

**META_TITLE:** Hailey King Wins Second Trophy of 2023 at Dynamic Discs Open

**META_DESCRIPTION:** Hailey King claims her second glass-blown trophy and first Elite Series win of the year, while Parker Welck emerges as a new face on the scene with his maiden Elite Series victory.

Hailey King's consistency paid off in a big way when she won her second trophy of 2023 at the Dynamic Discs Open. The event, held in Emporia, Kansas, was filled with drama and excitement, especially in the final round.

The stage was set for an epic battle between King and Holyn Hanley, who were neck and neck heading into the last few holes. However, it was King who surged ahead on the 18th hole to take a one-stroke lead. But Hanley wasn't ready to give up yet, and she responded with a thrilling eagle to send the tournament into a playoff.

The two women returned to the infamous island hole 16th, where they had been locked in a back-and-forth battle all day. King seized the opportunity with another incredible shot, putting the pressure on Hanley, whose drive found the pond. It was a fitting end to an electrifying round for King, who carded two consecutive 8-under rounds to claim her first Elite Series win of the year.

King's victory marks a significant milestone in her career, coming just over a year after she won the PDGA Major title at the United States Women's Disc Golf Championship. She has been selective with her events this season, but it appears to be paying off as she racks up top-10 finishes and podium places.

In an interview, King credited her success to her decision to prioritize self-care and take care of herself both physically and mentally. "If you want to be an athlete, you have to know your boundaries and not push them," she said. "I've been consistent this year because I'm taking care of myself."

Meanwhile, another exciting story emerged from the tournament as Parker Welck seized his maiden Elite Series victory. The Hawaii native's clutch performance down the stretch delivered a thrilling win over Calvin Heimburg, who had held a two-stroke lead before making an error on hole 14.

Welck's eagle shot on the 14th hole turned the tide of the game in his favor, and he never looked back, carding three-straight birdies to take a two-stroke lead heading into the final hole. His tap-in putt for the win sent him over the moon, as he exclaimed, "It feels amazing! I took a chance on coming out here, and it paid off."

Welck's victory marked a life-changing moment for the young disc golfer, who has been grinding hard in recent tournaments. Heimburg, on the other hand, added his fourth podium finish to his collection this season.

The Dynamic Discs Open may be over, but the excitement continues as the DGPT Elite Series heads into its next weekend at the Des Moines Challenge.

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