Fall Colors Pro Event Brings Excitement and Challenge to Williamsburg Disc Golfers
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The sun-drenched hills of New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, Virginia played host to the 16th Annual Fall Colors Pro event on Sunday, November 10th. As the leaves fell and the wind blew, a talented field of 63 disc golfers gathered to battle it out for individual victories and crucial points in the Old Dominion Disc Series (ODDS) standings.
The competition was fierce across all divisions, with several players emerging as frontrunners after a grueling first round. Ian Liddell took an early lead in the Open Division, carding a scorching 60 on the challenging course. Jenn Devries dominated the Pro Women's field, while Bob Cannon and Joe Pelchat established themselves at the top of their respective Masters and Grandmasters divisions. Meanwhile, William Berry and Cody Bradshaw were also making waves in the Advanced Men's category.
With daylight fading fast, tournament director John Roy implemented a clever plan to ensure players could complete the second round without undue delay. A pre-planned lunch break featuring meatball subs, chips, cookies, and soda allowed participants to refuel quickly before tackling the course from the shorter tee pads – a decision that ultimately proved wise given the inclement weather.
As the wind continued to whip across the park, players adapted their strategies accordingly, with some displaying remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. In the Open Division, Brian Schweberger delivered an incredible performance, edging out opponents despite throwing only 53 discs throughout the round. His winning score earned him his 31st PDGA victory for the year.
Meanwhile, Jenn Devries, Bob Cannon, and Joe Pelchat all maintained their leads in the Pro Women's, Masters', and Grandmasters' divisions respectively. Cody Bradshaw also shot a blistering 55 to claim top honors in the Advanced Men's category – an impressive achievement that earned him praise from his peers.
At the award ceremony, Cody thanked the amateur players for their support before announcing that this would be his last tournament as an amateur. The news sparked applause and well-wishes from the crowd.
In terms of the ODDS point standings, several competitors successfully maintained or improved their positions in their respective divisions. Stephen Miller emerged victorious in the Open Division, while Bob Cannon, Chris Hysell, and Ron Mattingly took top honors in the Masters', Grandmasters', and Advanced Men's categories respectively. Notably, three of these division winners hail from the Spotsy Disc Golf Club – a testament to the strength and camaraderie within their community.
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Photo credit: Tim Dempsey
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/fall-colors