Collegiate Disc Golf Champions Battle It Out in North Augusta
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The sun shone brightly on North Augusta, South Carolina, as 152 students representing 36 colleges and universities gathered at the Hippodrome for the prestigious 2011 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. The tournament, a testament to the growing popularity of disc golf among academia, saw some of the nation's top collegiate teams face off in a battle for supremacy.
The event kicked off with a rousing opening ceremony, which included heartfelt speeches from NCDGC Tournament Director and Founder Pete May, as well as NCDGC Organizer Alan Kane and PDGA Executive Director Brian Graham. A moment of silence was observed to pay tribute to fallen military heroes, followed by a dramatic fly-over by a sky-writing bi-plane that left the crowd in awe.
The competition commenced with two rounds of alternate-shot doubles, where teams were pitted against each other in traditional rivalries. The first round, dubbed the "Rivalry Round," saw some intense matches, including Augusta State Jaguars taking on Oregon Ducks and Georgia Tech facing off against the University of Georgia. Despite the added pressure, players showcased their skills, with two aces recorded during the round: Indian Hills CC drained Hole 1 off the tee, while Cal State-Monterey Bay carded a 1 on Hole 18.
After the first round, several teams were neck and neck, including Alabama-Huntsville, Clemson, and Georgia, who tied for the lead with scores of 41. Arkansas, Cal State–Monterey Bay, and Tennessee Tech followed closely behind in fourth place, tied at 42. Other notable teams included Alabama-Birmingham, Kansas State, Penn State, Mississippi State, and San Diego State, all vying for a spot in the top seven.
As the competition progressed to Round Two, teams were grouped by score, with Alabama-Huntsville managing to maintain their lead despite shooting a 45. San Diego State made a significant leap into second place with an impressive score of 44, while Arkansas and Augusta State secured fourth and fifth spots respectively.
The singles action will resume on Friday morning at 10 AM EDT, followed by the final round of doubles on Sunday morning. For those unable to attend in person, the tournament will be live-streamed on discgolfplanet.tv, providing a global audience with access to all the excitement.
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/ncdgc-day-1