Doss Comes from Behind to Win First National Tour Event of 2009

The Taylor Lodge facility in Pawhuska, Oklahoma played host to an exciting conclusion to the 2009 Green Country Open, as Nate Doss edged out Josh Anthon in a nail-biting playoff. Despite leading by four throws after Saturday's rounds, Doss knew that the unpredictable winds could easily blow his advantage away. And indeed they did.

Anthon, playing on the second card, had a steady front nine on the Island Course but caught fire on the back, with a particularly impressive performance on hole 14. A chain-smashing ace and an uphill drive left Anthon just two throws behind Doss going into the final round. However, a bogey on the last hole allowed Doss to force a playoff.

Doss had been keeping an eye on Anthon's progress throughout the day and was aware that he needed to bring his A-game if he wanted to win. "I saw Josh kind of across the fairway during his tee shot on 14, so I figured he was doing pretty well," Doss said in a post-event interview.

However, it was an earlier conversation with Anthon that ultimately proved crucial. During the playoff, Anthon provided Doss with valuable advice on how to approach the first hole, which held significant weight given the strong winds.

Doss explained that his own drives had been inconsistent throughout the day, but he managed to capitalize on Anthon's tip by hammering a powerful shot that was pushed around the trees and landed just 17 feet from the basket. The resulting birdie putt sealed Doss' victory in the playoff.

On the women's side, Val Jenkins continued her dominance on the National Tour, claiming her third win of the year at the Green Country Open. Jenkins emphasized the importance of performing well in big tournaments like these, where a single victory can make all the difference in securing a title.

"I know that these events are more prestigious and carry more weight than others," she said. "I approach them with a different mindset, knowing that they're crucial to achieving my goals."

Jenkins' success was not without its challenges, however, as she faced stiff competition from Des Reading and rising star Liz Lopez, who ultimately took third place after carding the lowest score in the women's open division on Sunday.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/doss-jenkins-win-gco