Disc Golf Champions Shine Through Rainy Weekend in Louisville
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The weather forecast predicted downpours all weekend long, but the participants in the Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Disc Golf Championship were thrilled to only experience a brief hour of drizzle as they battled through the final holes. Elaine King solidified her lead and added one more throw to her advantage, securing an impressive ten-throw margin to take home the custom-engraved Louisville Slugger Bat.
The prestigious trophies, genuine Louisville sluggers with Tim Selinske's autograph and tournament title, received a standing ovation when presented to the winners. Barry Schultz continued his exceptional performance by shooting a 1074-rated round of 46, earning him a five-throw victory in the Pro Masters division. After accepting his award, Schultz expressed his desire to honor Tim Selinske by embodying the legendary player's calm and happy demeanor.
JohnE McCray edged out Jay Reading for second place, while Patrick Brown rebounded from Saturday's round to reclaim fourth position. Ken Climo rounded out the top 5. In the Grandmasters division, Gregg Hosfeld maintained his four-throw lead and took home the custom-engraved bat alongside Johnny Sias.
Alan Beaver fought valiantly to catch Dr. Rick Voakes in the Senior Grandmasters category but ultimately trailed by five throws. Voakes' initial five-throw lead proved decisive, securing him the title and the Louisville Slugger Bat. Pete May impressed with his 946-rated round of 60, which boosted his weekend rating average by 21 points above his standard 914 rating.
May's Legends win, achieved through a convincing performance against three Senior Grandmasters opponents, was particularly notable given that he faced competition from experienced players. In the Advanced Masters division, David Gebhardt secured his bat with a five-throw margin over Gary Suarez, having navigated his round without any major setbacks.
The Advanced Masters Women category saw Dawn Osborn and Jennifer Brooks engage in a nail-biting playoff after neither could claim the lead through three rounds. Ultimately, Osborn emerged victorious on the first playoff hole at Iroquois Park DGC. Mark Hauser cruised to victory in the Advanced Grandmasters division, outlasting David Hevia and George Bodiroga.
Phil Bryan managed to hold off Mark Whipple and the rest of the Advanced Senior Grandmasters field despite letting most of his four-throw lead slip away. Meanwhile, Mark Robinson took home the Advanced Legends title and bat after an impressive tournament performance.
The Louisville Disc Golf Club's efforts in hosting the event were widely praised by participants, who commended Tournament Director David Greenwell and his team for creating a wonderful experience. Despite the adverse weather conditions, all attendees departed with smiles on their faces, eager to look forward to next year's U.S. Masters in Burlington, NC.
Photographs from the tournament, including the image above taken by Brian Bohannon, can be viewed at www.brianbohannon.com.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/schultz-and-king-win-us-masters