Disc Golf Coach Secures Thrilling Victory at U.S. Masters Championships

Central Ohio disc golf coach Brad Schick has been teaching the game to new players all season long, but it was his own skills that took center stage over the weekend as he claimed victory at the 2021 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships. With a clutch 35-foot putt on the 72nd hole, Schick edged out a strong field and secured the MP40 title.

Schick's phone has been blowing up with new students eager to learn the game, but it was his own experience that paid off as he navigated the challenging course at Harmony Bends. The veteran player and coach has been coaching lessons three nights a week, but this weekend was different – he was on the receiving end of some intense pressure.

The tournament saw Schick in a close battle with David Feldberg and Geoff Bennett, each pushing the others to their limits over the course of four days. With Feldberg trailing by just one stroke heading into Sunday's final round, it seemed like anyone could still win. But as the game wore on, it became clear that this was going to be a showdown for the ages.

In the end, Schick emerged victorious after draining a thrilling 35-foot putt on the 72nd hole. "I got off to a good start and had some breaks go my way," he said in an interview. "But I knew it was going to come down to 17 and 18 – that's just the way this course plays."

For Schick, who has been playing disc golf for over 25 years, this win is a testament to his dedication to the sport. With 174 career wins under his belt, including two PDGA National Tour victories, he now adds a major title to his impressive resume.

The victory was especially sweet for Schick, who had been hoping just to give himself a chance at the end of the week. "I was just hoping to get into position and see what happens," he said earlier in the tournament. And with that clutch putt on Sunday, all hopes were realized – he delivered, securing his place in disc golf history.

As for Schick's phone? It'll be ringing even more now as he basks in the glory of his latest victory. With a PDGA Major title under his belt and two National Tour wins to boot, it's clear that this coach is still got game – both on and off the course.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/schick-cashes-chance-major-title