Dave Feldberg and Kenny Lee Take Top Honours at 2018 Pro Masters Worlds
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The 2018 PDGA Pro Masters World Championships reached its climax over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri. A week-long disc golf endurance competition at Water Works Park had left a field of top-notch players vying for supremacy in their respective age divisions. As the preliminary rounds drew to a close on Friday, the stage was set for some nail-biting action in the semifinals and Final 9s.
Mike Moser's impressive eight under par 48 in the Masters 40+ division propelled him into the top four, sending Brian Schweberger packing. Similarly, Roger Reyes shot his way into contention in the Masters 50+ division by ousting Kevin Couch with an impressive round. Meanwhile, Randy Beers earned a spot in the Masters 60+ Final 9 via sudden death against Mike Cloyes.
However, little did anyone know that more playoffs were in store... As Jon Graff sank a winning putt against Michael Conger in the Masters 70+ division, Dr. Rick Voakes and Kenny Lee were locked in a fierce battle for supremacy in the Masters 60+. The pair had been tied after their semifinal round and went on to push each other to the limit over several holes.
The tension mounted as they headed into sudden death, returning to the first hole of the Final 9 loop. For Voakes, victory would be historic – his tenth world title as a professional. For Lee, redemption was at stake after finishing in second place at the 2017 Pro Worlds.
Kenny Lee's moment of triumph arrived on the seventh hole of the playoff, when he capitalized on Voakes' mistake off the tee and sunk a crucial putt to become a world champion for the first time.
Meanwhile, Patrick Brown dominated the Masters 50+ division from start to finish. His lead was insurmountable, with a commanding 13-stroke advantage by the end of his semifinal round. He cruised through the Final 9 with ease, securing his spot as the new world champion in this age category.
In the Masters Women 40+, Courtney McCoy pushed Kim Giannola to the limit in a sudden-death playoff on the final hole. However, Giannola emerged victorious from her uphill putt of around 40 feet, sealing her first-ever PDGA Pro Masters Women 40+ World Championship title.
The highlight of the weekend belonged to Dave Feldberg, who claimed his second world title with an impressive display in the Masters 40+ division. He played with confidence and precision throughout the Final 9, carding a birdie on the opening hole and increasing his lead to five strokes by the fifth hole. His victory marked exactly ten years since he first became PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Champion at the 2008 Pro Worlds in Kalamazoo.
Congratulations go out to all of the 2018 Pro Masters World Champions, who demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the competition. Special thanks are due to Scott Reek and the Kansas City Flying Disc Club for hosting an unforgettable event.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2018mastersworlds/news/finals-wrap-up