Dramatic Finishes Cap Off Heated Battles at 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Championships

The 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships reached a boiling point on Friday, as the competition intensified in various divisions. The day's events were filled with excitement, drama, and ultimately, triumph for five deserving champions.

In the Pro Masters Women 55+ division, Pam Reineke edged out Germany's Christine Hellstern in a nail-biting finish. Despite being tied with Reineke after the final hole, Hellstern's missed putt left her stunned, but it was all the motivation Reineke needed to sink a 35-foot birdie putt and secure her title.

Laurie Cloyes-Chupa and Suzette Simons were neck-and-neck in the Pro Masters Women 60+ division, their final round marked by intense competition. Cloyes-Chupa ultimately emerged victorious after Simons left her drive short on hole 18, paving the way for a birdie putt that sealed the deal.

Meanwhile, Dr. Rick Voakes was focused on achieving his tenth professional world championships title in the Pro Masters 75+ division. His dedication paid off as he claimed victory with a winning putt from 25 feet, cementing his status as one of the greatest disc golfers of all time.

In another closely contested battle, Pete May dominated the Pro Masters 75+ division, ultimately securing his fourth straight world title in the division and sixth overall. The self-proclaimed "oldest best disc golfer," Carlos Rigby, was also on a mission to add to his collection of titles in the Pro Masters 80+ division. He succeeded in doing so with a comfortable lead of 24 strokes over Donald Stephens.

As the champions were crowned on Brewster Ridge, the competition for the semifinals and finals continued on Fox Run Meadows. The top 40% of players in the four largest divisions secured their spots for Saturday's action-packed events. In a surprising twist, there were no playoffs required to determine the bottom spots for the semifinals or finals.

However, a sudden-death playoff between Kevin Rounds and two other competitors in the Pro Masters 65+ division was necessary to decide which players would advance to the finals. After three holes of intense competition, Rounds emerged victorious, earning his spot alongside Jake Thorp and Glenn Henry.

In another thrilling conclusion, Natalie Holloköi managed to hold onto her fourth-place spot in the Pro Masters Women 40+ division, edging out Kristiina Sylman by just one stroke.

The stage is now set for an electrifying Saturday at the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships. With five world titles already decided, six more remain up for grabs. Follow the scores on pdgalive.com and stay tuned for video coverage from Central Coast Disc Golf to experience all the action unfold.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2019mastersworlds/news/five-down-six-to-go